The horror cinematic genre is characterized by the attempt to make the viewer experience dread, fear, terror, or horror. Often their plots involve the intrusion of an evil force, event or personage, sometimes of supernatural origin, on the mundane world and the consequences thereof.
Top 20 Horror Manga to read
- 1. Chainsaw Man
- 2. Tokyo Ghoul
- 3. I Became an Evolving Space Monster
- 4. Berserk
- 5. Attack on Titan
- 6. Na Honja Necromancer
- 7. Jungle Juice
- 8. Quan Qiu Bing Feng: Wo Dazaole Mori Anquan Wu
- 9. Wo Zhen Bushi Xie Shen Zougou
- 10. Yakusoku no Neverland
- 11. Tokyo Ghoul:re
- 12. Mieruko-chan
- 13. Jiang Si Xiansheng
- 14. Claymore
- 15. Kaiju Wan Yi Mingbi
- 16. Shadows House
- 17. Tales of the Unusual
- 18. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run
- 19. Ingoshima
- 20. Hellsing
1. Chainsaw Man
The name says it all! Denji's life of poverty is changed forever when he merges with his pet chainsaw dog, Pochita! Now he's living in the big city and an official Devil Hunter. But he's got a lot to learn about his new job and chainsaw powers!
Notes:
- Nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award.
- Winner of the 2021 Kono Manga ga Sugoi Award.
- Winner of the 66th Shogakukan Manga Award in the shounen category.
- Winner of the 2021 and 2022 Harvey Award for Best Manga.
Chainsaw Man is finished and has 11 Volumes and 97 Chapters. It is also Known as: チェンソーマン, Chainsawman, Chensoo Man, CSM, Людина-бензопила, Человек-бензопила, رجل المنشار, مرد اره ای, មនុស្សរណា, チェンソーマン, チェンソーマン 第二部, 电锯人, 鏈鋸人, 電鋸人, 체인쏘맨, Chainsaw Man: Public Safety Saga
2. Tokyo Ghoul
Shy Ken Kaneki is thrilled to go on a date with the beautiful Rize. But it turns out that she’s only interested in his body—eating it, that is. When a morally questionable rescue transforms him into the first half-human half-Ghoul hybrid, Ken is drawn into the dark and violent world of Ghouls, which exists alongside our own.
Note: Includes 1 extra chapter.
Tokyo Ghoul is finished and has 14 Volumes and 144 Chapters. It is also Known as: 東京喰種トーキョーグール, Toukyou Kushu
3. I Became an Evolving Space Monster
In the vast expanse of space, inside a cargo compartment made of cold metal, I couldn’t help but acknowledge one thing: I had become an antagonistic extraterrestrial life form in an SF survival game.
I Became an Evolving Space Monster is currently publishing . It is also Known as: Eu Me Tornei um Monstro Espacial Evolutivo, Evolución: El Camino Del Monstruo Espacial, I Became an Evolving Space Monster, Jinhwahaneun Ujugoemul-i Doeeossda, Я стал эволюционирующим космическим чудовищем, Evolution: Road to Space Monster
4. Berserk
His name is Guts, the Black Swordsman, a feared warrior spoken of only in whispers. Bearer of a gigantic sword, an iron hand, and the scars of countless battles and tortures, his flesh is also indelibly marked with The Brand, an unholy symbol that draws the forces of darkness to him and dooms him as their sacrifice. But Guts won't take his fate lying down; he'll cut a crimson swath of carnage through the ranks of the damned—and anyone else foolish enough to oppose him! Accompanied by Puck the Elf, more an annoyance than a companion, Guts relentlessly follows a dark, bloodstained path that leads only to death...or vengeance.
Notes:
- Volumes 1-5 contain the 16 prequel chapters 0A - 0P.
- Chapter 83 was omitted from Volume 13 due to the author’s request.
- Volume 14 includes “Berserk: The Prototype”.
- Due to the author's passing, starting from Chapter 365, the manga is illustrated by Studio Gaga and supervised by Kouji Mori .
Berserk is currently publishing . It is also Known as: ベルセルク, Berserk: The Prototype
5. Attack on Titan
A century ago, the grotesque giants known as Titans appeared and consumed all but a few thousand humans. The survivors took refuge behind giant walls. Today, the threat of the Titans is a distant memory, and a boy named Eren yearns to explore the world beyond Wall Maria. But what began as a childish dream will become an all-too-real nightmare when the Titans return and humanity is once again on the brink of extinction … Attack on Titan is the award-winning and New York Times-bestselling series that is the manga hit of the decade! Spawning the monster hit anime TV series of the same name, Attack on Titan has become a pop culture sensation.
Volume 3 contains the special story "Rivai Heishichou" .
Volume 5 contains the side story "Ilse no Techou" .
Attack on Titan is finished and has 34 Volumes and 141 Chapters. It is also Known as: Shingeki no Kyojin, 進撃の巨人, L'attaque sur les titans, Атака титанов, ھێرش بۆ سەر زەبەلاحەكان, 進擊的巨人, SNK, AOT, Ilse no Techou, Rivai Heishichou
6. Na Honja Necromancer
The world is ending. Monsters from legends appear everywhere. They eat people, conquer the streets, and begin to make dungeons in the buildings and subways. If you could choose one job in this decrepit world, what would you choose? For a “necromancer” extinction is my playground and death my wealth.
Source: MU
The Lone Necromancer is currently publishing . It is also Known as: The Only Necromancer, Solo Necromancy
7. Jungle Juice
Su-Chan Jang is an extraordinary college student at the top of the social food chain. But underneath the perfect facade, he hides a pair of insect wings that suddenly grew when he used a mysterious bug spray called "Jungle Juice.” Su-Chan's life crumbles when he bares his wings to the world to save someone's life. When all hope seems lost, Su-Chan stumbles upon a hidden world of insect humans where everyone is accepted for what they are. But the law of the jungle governs this secret society and all must fend for themselves in order to survive.
Jungle Juice is currently publishing .
8. Quan Qiu Bing Feng: Wo Dazaole Mori Anquan Wu
The world is plunged into an icy age, and 95% of humanity is wiped out! In his previous life, our hero Zhang Yi was tragically killed by the very people he helped, thanks to his kind heart.
But fear not, for Zhang Yi has been reborn and now possesses the awesome power – space manipulation! He's gone completely bonkers hoarding supplies for the icy apocalypse and is ready to rule the frozen wasteland! He vows to unleash a hundred times the pain on those who harmed him in the past!
Quan Qiu Bing Feng: Wo Dazaole Mori Anquan Wu is currently publishing . It is also Known as: Freezing the World: I Built a Doomsday Safehouse, Global Freeze: I Created an Apocalypse Shelter, Quán Qiú Bīng Fēng: Wǒ Dǎzàole Mòrì Ānquán Wū, The World Is Frozen: I Built a Doomsday Safe House, 全球冰封: 我打造了末日安全屋, 冰封为王, 冰封末日, 地球速冻, 寒武纪大地主
9. Wo Zhen Bushi Xie Shen Zougou
Lin Jie, a transmigrator, is the owner of a bookstore in another world. He’s kind and warm-hearted, often recommending healing books to customers who are going through a tough time. From time to time, he secretly promotes his own work too. Over time, these customers begin to respect him greatly, some even frequently bringing local specialties to repay his favor. They often seek his professional opinion when it comes to selecting books, and share their experiences with this ordinary bookstore owner to people around them. They respectfully and intimately refer to him using names such as the “Demon God’s Lackey” and “Propagator of the Flesh and Blood Gospel”.
Source: MU
I'm Really Not the Evil God's Lackey is currently publishing . It is also Known as: Flame of Countless Adversity
10. Yakusoku no Neverland
Emma and her friends have a pretty good life at the orphanage they grew up in. Though the rules may be strict, the caretaker is kind. But why are the children forbidden from ever leaving...?
The Promised Neverland is finished and has 20 Volumes and 181 Chapters. It is also Known as: 約束のネバーランド, Yakusoku no Neverland
11. Tokyo Ghoul:re
The Commission of Counter Ghoul is the only organization fighting the Ghoul menace, and they will use every tool at their disposal to protect humanity from its ultimate predator. Their newest weapon in this hidden war is an experimental procedure that implants human investigators with a Ghoul's Kagune, giving them Ghoul powers and abilities. But both the procedure and the newly formed Qs Squad are untested. Will they become heroes… or monsters?
Tokyo Ghoul:re is finished and has 16 Volumes and 179 Chapters. It is also Known as: 東京喰種-トーキョーグール-:re, トーキョーグール:re, Tokyo Ghoul: "Joker", Tokyo Kushu:re, Toukyou Kuushu:re
12. Mieruko-chan
One day a girl suddenly starts seeing heteromorphic "gabbling" looking creatures who can't be seen by any ordinary people. She doesn't try escaping them, nor does she attempt confronting them.. instead she tries her hardest to keep a normal appearance and live on as usual.
The Girl That Sees "Them" is currently publishing . It is also Known as: 見える子ちゃん, Child That Can See It, Girl That Can See It
13. Jiang Si Xiansheng
1000 years ago, the MC became a normal zombie in the apocalypse. In order to survive the constant hunting of humans, he continued to train himself until he became immensely powerful. After 1000 years passed, he is now ready to enter human society again.
Jiang Si Xiansheng is currently publishing . It is also Known as: Jiāng Sī Xiānshēng, Mr. Jiang Si, Mr. Zombie
14. Claymore
In a world constantly haunted by demonic predators known as "Youma", the everyday life of humans is full of fear and suspicion, as these monsters easily blend into human society to hunt their hapless prey. However, in this world, there is also a mysterious organization, employing half-human, half-Youma warriors to effectively track down and kill the demons. Called "silver eyed witches" or "Claymores" after the huge Claymore swords they carry, these female warriors are eyed with suspicion and distrust by most because of their inhuman powers.
But there are many currents flowing in the shadows, from the mysterious machinations of the Claymore "Organization" and the twisted ambitions of the powerful "Abyssal Ones" to the hopes and desires of each Claymore warrior. This story follows the fate of Clare, one of the Claymore operatives as she sails deeper and deeper down the currents of conspiracies and revenge.
Note: 4 Extra chapters are included in the chapter count on this page.
Claymore is finished and has 27 Volumes and 159 Chapters. It is also Known as: CLAYMORE [クレイモア], Claymore
15. Kaiju Wan Yi Mingbi
Lin Yu accidentally awakened a "divine trench system" that sends out money every day. However, the money issued by the system is plutonium, which cannot be used! A few years later, the money reaches the trillion dollar level, and suddenly terror resurfaces, and a scary game comes to life, where the only way to survive is to become a ghost tamer! Other people are still scared to please the ghosts, but Lin Yu with the knowledge of the trench and the game! It turns out that money really can make all the difference!
Kaiju Wan Yi Mingbi is currently publishing . It is also Known as: With My Netherworld Trillions, Game On!, Bắt Đầu Với Trăm Vạn Minh Tệ, Global Horror: Start With Trillions of Coins, It All Starts With Trillions of Nether Currency, Kaiju Wan Yi Ming Bi, Kāijú Wàn Yì Míng Bì, The Hellish Hoarder, Trillions of Coins at the Start, Я попал в мир ужасов с системой богатства, ゴーストマスターは億万長者, 全球惊悚:开局万亿冥币
16. Shadows House
Faceless shadow nobles living in a vast mansion, attended by living dolls who spend much of their time cleaning up the soot endlessly emitted by their mysterious masters.
Follow the story of Emilyko, a young and cheerful living doll, as she learns her duties serving as the attendant for Kate Shadow-sama.
Shadows House is currently publishing . It is also Known as: Shadow House, シャドーハウス, Shadows House
17. Tales of the Unusual
A collection of short mysteries and scary stories.
Tales of the Unusual is finished and has null Volumes and 380 Chapters.
18. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run
America, 1890. The longest and most significant race ever, the Steel Ball Run, is about to start. It's a race from San Diego, California, to New York City, New York, and while horses are the traditional racing medium, anything can be used. The winner is the one with the most points, via checkpoint placement, when they reach New York—the prize: $2,000,000.
Gyro Zeppelli, a mysterious man with an equally mysterious steel ball, is planning on winning the race. Johnny Joestar is a former jockey who's cockiness got him paralyzed from the legs down. An accidental contact with the steel ball made his leg twitch, so he's in the race the learn about Gyro's steel ball. But the challenges of Diego Brando, a popular European jockey, Pocoloco, a slave with the Devil's Luck, Sandman, a native american who is sprinting all the way to NYC, and others will make it hard for Gyro and JoJo to win.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run is finished and has 24 Volumes and 95 Chapters. It is also Known as: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 7: Steel Ball Run, ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 Part7 STEEL BALL RUN, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run, SBR
19. Ingoshima
The Yoshinomiya Municipal High School 2nd year students embarked on what they'd hoped was an educational trip with their friends and away from family but it was not meant to be... Their ship was hit by unexpected rough seas and crashed on a strange island! The surviving students are trying to understand what happened but soon they realize they are not alone on this island and the locals don't appear to be very friendly to strangers!!!
Ingoshima is currently publishing . It is also Known as: インゴシマ, 隐语岛
20. Hellsing
Hellsing, a secret organization of the British government, have long been battling supernatural threats to keep the people safe from creatures of the night. The current leader, Integra Wingates Hellsing controls her own personal army to eliminate the undead beings, but even her highly trained soldiers pale in comparison to her most trusted vampire exterminator, a man by the name of Alucard, who is actually a powerful vampire himself. Along with Integra's mysterious butler and Alucard's new vampire minion, Seras Victoria, The Hellsing Organization must face not only regular ghouls and vampires, but a rivaling secret organization from the Vatican, and Millennium, an enigmatic group of madmen spawned by a certain war over 50 years ago...
A bloody battle between monsters is about to begin, The dead are dancing, and all hell is singing...
Includes a three chapter side-story, "Crossfire".
Hellsing is finished and has 10 Volumes and 92 Chapters. It is also Known as: ヘルシング, Hellsing Cross Fire, Crossfire