The Ultimate Anime Gore List!
by revrevs | created - 25 Jun 2012 | updated - 27 Oct 2013 | PublicMy list of the goriest animes ever made! Listed from tamest at the top (#1) to most violent at the bottom. For those who think my list doesn't meet the popular opinion - it wasn't made for meeting the popular opinion.
If I'm missing anything notable leave me a comment and I'll check it out.
@Viva_Chiba
Thanks for reminding me of Golgo 13. That's a very good anime and it's fairly gruesome. Added.
Currently looking into:
Afro Samurai
Basilisk
Doomed Megalopolis
New Fist of the North Star
Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail
Currently unlisted anime on imdb: Maju Sensen aka Demon-Beast Phalanx
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=7369
http://www.animevice.com/demon-beast-phalanx/13-184/
I haven't been able to add this 3 part OVA series to imdb. The director is listed as Shunji Ôga and this title is nowhere on his directorial information. If anyone is capable of adding this title and has the proper information for it I'd greatly appreciate it.
::March 10th, 2013 update::
On further contemplation I'm removing Barefoot Gen and Space Runaway Ideon to reenforce the gore theme of this list rather than picking out scenes from generally non-violent media.
Removed the accidental placement of the live action film Jubei's Revenge. The live action movie came out around the same time as Ninja Resurrection part 2 sharing the same title. Both parts will be counted as one.
Bumped up Elfen Lied and Claymore a tad after further review. More to come soon!
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1. Crying Freeman (1988–1994)
TV-MA | 60 min | Animation, Action, Crime
Emu Hino, a 29-year-old virgin, witnesses a mob hit and fears that the killer will now find her and kill her. Indeed, he sets out to do so; he's Yo Hinomura, a talented potter and artist ... See full summary »
Stars: Toshio Furukawa, Chiharu Kataishi, Steve Bulen, Kôji Totani
Votes: 1,097
Crying Freeman 1's brief gore scenes accompanied by its commonplace graphic violence lands itself on the bottom of the list. Even the more squeamish viewers can still enjoy Portrait of a Killer.
2. Fist of the North Star (1984–1988)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
After a nuclear war turns Earth into a lawless wasteland, Kenshiro, a practitioner of the deadly master art "Hokuto Shinken", fights a succession of tyrannical warriors to restore order.
Stars: Akira Kamiya, Shigeru Chiba, Teiyû Ichiryûsai, Tomiko Suzuki
Votes: 3,574
Fist of the North Star would be much higher on the list if it wasn't for the clever censorship throughout the series.
3. Fist of the North Star 2 (1987–1988)
Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Having disappeared years earlier, Kenshiro returns to help his old friends Lin and Bat confront a string of new threats, including masters of "Gento Koken" and "Hokuto Ryuken".
Stars: Akira Kamiya, Mîna Tominaga, Shigeru Chiba, Shinji Ogawa
Votes: 913
Slightly more graphic than HnK1 and just as enjoyable to watch.
4. Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor (1989–1992)
TV-MA | 53 min | Animation, Action, Horror
Sho and his friend Tetsurou stumble upon an odd alien artifact while walking through the woods. Then, the alien artifact breaks free of its metallic bonds and enters Sho's body, turning him... See full summary »
Stars: Takeshi Kusao, Yûko Mizutani, Hideyuki Tanaka, Kôzô Shioya
Votes: 1,018
This mildly gory anime adaptation of The Guyver manga is sure to please many anime buffs or those who grew up with the character, but its tamer retelling doesn't help it climb further up the gore list.
5. Ichi the Killer: Episode 0 (2002 Video)
Not Rated | 46 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Animated prequel to Ichi the Killer (2001), focusing on the origin story of the psychopathic killer Ichi.
Director: Shinji Ishihira | Stars: Chihiro Suzuki, Shinpachi Tsuji, Sayaka Ôhara, Takashi Miike
Votes: 822
Don't expect this animated Ichi the Killer prequel to be as nasty as the 2001 live action counterpart. It's worth a watch if you're an Ichi the Killer fan.
6.
AD Police Files (1990)
Episode:
AD Police Files 3: The Man Who Bites His Tongue
(1990)
Not Rated | 40 min | Animation, Crime, Sci-Fi
A cop who became a full conversion cyborg faces the full tragic consequences of that condition.
Directors: Takamasa Ikegami, Akira Nishimori | Stars: Toshio Furukawa, Adam Henderson, Brad Moranz, Youko Matsuoka
Votes: 186
This third OVA from the inconsistently entertaining A.D. Police Files series was the goriest -- if minutely so.
7. Golgo 13: The Professional (1983)
Not Rated | 91 min | Animation, Action, Crime
After killing the son of a powerful oil tycoon, an infamous hit-man is targeted by American governmental forces and superhuman killers.
Director: Osamu Dezaki | Stars: Tetsurô Sagawa, Gorô Naya, Toshiko Fujita, Kôsei Tomita
Votes: 3,370
Lots of action, severing, and somewhat detailed mutilations. Golgo 13 is a very fun action movie geared for an adult audience.
8. Guyver: Out of Control (1986 Video)
TV-MA | 55 min | Animation, Action, Horror
High school student Sho happens to come across a mysterious metal object that causes his body to become enveloped in a weapon-encrusted suit of armor, changing him into a being called The ... See full summary »
Director: Hiroshi Watanabe | Stars: Yû Mizushima, Michie Tomizawa, Keiko Toda, Jun Hazumi
Votes: 448
Guyver: Out of Control is a hastily produced movie which had a more coherent anime adaptation a few years later. It's gorier than the anime series but not quite as good.
9. Kite (1998)
TV-MA | 50 min | Animation, Action, Crime
A young girl, orphaned at an early age, carries out assassinations at the behest of her mentor.
Stars: Konami Yoshida, Kinryû Arimoto, Kôsuke Okano, Tatsuo Matoba
Votes: 5,316
In Kite the assassins fire weapons with high explosive rounds causing all kinds of nasty bodily explosions. The movie can be a highly enjoyable action/drama piece but not for everyone.
10. The Curse of Kazuo Umezu (1990 Video)
43 min | Animation, Short, Horror
Two stories about teen-aged girls who encounter supernatural horrors.
Director: Naoko Omi | Stars: Ikuya Sawaki, Shinobu Adachi, Narumi Aoki, Osamu Hosoi
Votes: 370
This is a short horror film double feature from the works of Kazuo Umezu. It's not nearly as violent as Midori however it still maintains its level of creepiness. A good watch for Halloween.
11.
Violence Jack (1986–1990)
Episode:
Violence Jack, Part 1, Slum King
(1986)
Unrated | 37 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Set on a future Earth that has been ripped apart by natural disasters. Civilization has turned into a brutish nightmare of survival. Violence Jack is caught in the crossfire when a new ... See full summary »
Director: Osamu Kamijô | Stars: Tesshô Genda, Shigezô Sasaoka, Norio Wakamoto, Yoshino Ôtori
Votes: 410
Probably the least violent episode of Violence Jack, but it's still Violence Jack so expect plenty of it.
12. Dead Leaves (2004)
Not Rated | 55 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Two aliens awaken on Earth with no recollection of their past and embark on a devastating crime spree but are sent to an infamous lunar penitentiary named Dead Leaves.
Director: Hiroyuki Imaishi | Stars: Kappei Yamaguchi, Takako Honda, Yûko Mizutani, Mitsuo Iwata
Votes: 4,415
Dead Leaves' comical nature eclipses its own ultra-violent displays. A very entertaining movie.
13. Twilight of the Dark Master (1997)
Unrated | 50 min | Animation, Fantasy, Horror
In the near future, the demons prepare for a new assault on earth, which is protected by the guardians, a struggle that has gone on for eons. The dark masters have found ways to release the... See full summary »
Director: Akiyuki Shinbô | Stars: Andrew Philpot, Toshihiko Seki, Masuo Amada, Steve Bulen
Votes: 589
Gory? Yes. Worth watching? Not really.
14. Cyber City Oedo 808 (1990–1991)
TV-14 | 120 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In 2808 A.D., three convicts are conscripted by the Cyber Police to fight crime in the hi-tech metropolis of Oedo - while being forced to wear collars that can kill them at any time.
Stars: Hiroya Ishimaru, Kaneto Shiozawa, Tesshô Genda, Norio Wakamoto
Votes: 2,316
Cyber City Oedo's focus is more on the action but it does have its fair share of graphic scenes and mutilations if a bit brief. I'd suggest this three volume series to anyone.
15. Bio Hunter (1995 Video)
Unrated | 58 min | Animation, Fantasy, Horror
Two biologists attempt to distribute the cure for a demonic virus spreading throughout Japan, but when one of them is infected, he must learn to harness his demon side.
Directors: Yûzô Satô, Yoshiaki Kawajiri | Stars: Matt McKenzie, Matt K. Miller, Sherry Lynn, Mike Reynolds
Votes: 1,274
Bio Hunter has its moments of well defined ultra-violence as well as a very creative final death scene.
16. Wicked City (1987)
Not Rated | 82 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
While protecting a signatory to a peace treaty between their peoples, a male human and a female demon discover that their mutual attraction may be the key to unifying their worlds.
Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri | Stars: Yûsaku Yara, Toshiko Fujita, Ichirô Nagai, Takeshi Aono
Votes: 9,584
Wicked City's extremely dark style obscures most of its gore content making it hard to place it higher on this list. This shouldn't deter anime or movie buffs from this awesome feature.
17. M.D. Geist (1986 Video)
Not Rated | 47 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
In the distant future, mankind has colonized other planets in the universe. While many planets lived in peace, the planet Jerra has been ravaged by decades of war. Geist is an M.D.S. (Most ... See full summary »
Directors: Hideki Hiroshima, Hiroshi Negishi, Hayato Ikeda, Kôichi Ôhata | Stars: Jason Beck, Joan Baker, Dave Couch, Kip Kaplan
Votes: 852
M.D. Geist is great, mindless, violent, anime fun. Those who can't enjoy it are probably a bunch of teenagers who want to see something "profound" or "life changing". I grew a second pair watching this; I'd consider that life changing.
18. Berserk (1997–1998)
TV-MA | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Guts, a wandering mercenary, joins the Band of the Hawk after being defeated in a duel by Griffith, the group's leader and founder. Together, they dominate every battle, but something menacing lurks in the shadows.
Stars: Marc Diraison, Nobutoshi Canna, Carrie Keranen, Kevin T. Collins
Votes: 53,120
High action, a very good plot, and plenty of gore. While its excessive violence is prevalent throughout the show; it isn't detailed enough to climb very far up the list.
19. Mad Bull 34 (1990–1992)
195 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
The most dangerous area in New York City, the 34th precinct, is patrolled by the most brutal cop, Sleepy John Estes the Mad Bull.
Stars: Akio Ôtsuka, Yasunori Matsumoto, Mari Yokô, Kikuko Inoue
Votes: 460
Mad Bull 34 is the very definition of excess. Violence, vulgarity, gore, sex it's all here and at hilarious levels.
20. Blue Gender (1999–2000)
TV-MA | 23 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Yuji Kaido was diagnosed with a serious disease and since there was no cure for the unknown illness, he was cryogenically frozen.
Stars: Laura Bailey, Eric Vale, Houko Kuwashima, Kenji Nojima
Votes: 1,321
Giant insects decimate humanity in this Starship Troopers-esque drama. There's plenty of grisliness throughout as minor and main characters are killed off one by one.
21. Elfen Lied (2004)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Two university students come across a seemingly harmless girl named Lucy, unaware that she's actually a mutant serial killer with a split personality.
Stars: Sanae Kobayashi, Chihiro Suzuki, Mamiko Noto, Sam Saletta
Votes: 36,904
I'm not a fan of Elfen Lied, but it does deserve some merit for what it tries to be even if it's more bloody than gory. Note: bloody. Very very bloody.
22. Claymore (2007)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A deadly breed of monster - the Yoma - has only one foe: Claymore. These warrior women, human-Yoma hybrids, can deliver salvation by the edge of a blade for a fee. This is the tale of the Claymore called Clare's solitary path to vengeance.
Stars: Todd Haberkorn, Stephanie Young, Houko Kuwashima, Cherami Leigh
Votes: 15,164
Once your average viewer gets past its faults, Claymore transforms itself into a hack n slash mess worthy of the gore list.
23. Gantz (2004)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Action, Drama
After their deaths, two teens are transported to an apartment with an ominous black sphere and must participate in a gory alien-hunting "game."
Stars: Hiroshi Kamiya, Daisuke Namikawa, John Swasey, Chris Ayres
Votes: 8,635
Gantz moves at the pace of a snail often revealing twists and secrets that could easily be guessed, but it does have its moments of fine gory goodness.
24. Battle Royal High School (1987 Video)
60 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Hyoudo Riki is just an ordinary guy who likes to wear a tiger mask while Kung-Fu fighting, which means he fits in real well at BATTLE ROYAL HIGH SCHOOL.
Director: Ichirô Itano | Stars: Shin Aomori, David Arnold, Ralph Brownewell, Pierre Brulatour
Votes: 276
Behold the most 80s cheeseball anime ever made! Battle Royal High School is as delectably gruesome as Violence Jack or Devilman but don't expect the plot to make any sense.
25. Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma (1989)
Unrated | 77 min | Animation, Action, Drama
A terrible war has ravaged the land, and now, fueled by the blood of numerous fallen warriors, the Yoma, demons from hell, emerge once more. A skilled ninja seeks to end the bloodshed these... See full summary »
Stars: Christopher Pryce, Jon Geiger, Mark O'Brien, Jessica Robertson
Votes: 470
Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma features a mildly entertaining start leading to an explosively intense finale. The plot gets a little nonsensical at the end but that doesn't stop this two part video from being a bloody good time.
26. Vampire Hunter D (1985)
Not Rated | 80 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
When Doris Lang is chosen as the next bride for the vampire Count Magnus Lee, she will hire a mysterious vampire hunter known only as D in an attempt to escape her ill-gotten fate.
Director: Toyoo Ashida | Stars: Kaneto Shiozawa, Michie Tomizawa, Seizô Katô, Satoko Kifuji
Votes: 17,517
Vampire Hunter D is a classic anime that is not only worthy of the gore list but also an entertaining film throughout.
27. Shigurui: Death Frenzy (2007)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama
The series starts off at a tournament where a one armed samurai faces a blind one and quickly flashes back to reveal the history between the two fighters.
Stars: Daisuke Namikawa, Emi Shinohara, Seizô Katô, Mike McFarland
Votes: 2,687
In its current state, Shigurui: Death Frenzy is incomplete but that shouldn't deter anime fans from this bloody Madhouse masterpiece.
28. Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-chan (2005– )
Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
A boy is fond of an angel that kills him again and again.
Stars: Laura Bailey, Johnny Yong Bosch, Kyle Hebert, Wendee Lee
Votes: 902
Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-Chan is a trick. You think you're watching another crappy romance show with bubble-headed little girls until it quickly transforms into a comedic bloodbath. It's not for everyone (or myself for that matter), but those who enjoy it, love it.
29. Midori (1992)
Unrated | 47 min | Animation, Drama, Horror
The story based off of the controversial manga by Suehiro Maruo takes place where a little orphaned girl joins a freak-show circus troupe whose members rape and abuse her. She then finds a glimmer of hope in the enigmatic magician who joins the group.
Director: Hiroshi Harada | Stars: Minako Naka, Norihiko Morishita, Keinosuke Okamoto, Kazuyoshi Hayashi
Votes: 3,665
Midori is like watching an out of control nightmare. Expect plenty of wild mutations, mutilations, and detailed animal killing.
30.
Violence Jack (1986–1990)
Episode:
Violence Jack, Part 3: Hell's Wind
(1990)
Unrated | 60 min | Animation, Action, Drama
The survivors of Kanto's Hell Earthquake built a new city and christened it "Hope Town". However, this peaceful town becomes a nightmare when it's raided by the motorcycle gang, "Hell's ... See full summary »
Directors: Osamu Kamijô, Akihiko Nishiyama, Takuya Wada | Stars: Unshô Ishizuka, Kappei Yamaguchi, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Run Sasaki
Votes: 293
The introduction chainsaw scene alone makes Violence Jack Part 2 worthy of this list.
31. The Vanilla Series: Nightmare Campus (1994 Video)
Not Rated | 200 min | Animation, Adult, Fantasy
During an archaeological expedition to a forbidden Himalayan temple, 19-year-old Masao Sera stumbled upon a bloody, sacrificial rite designed to throw open the Gates of Hell. Meanwhile, a ... See full summary »
Director: Koji Yoshikawa | Stars: Gregory Abbey, Junko Asami, Iman Boudoir, Shannon Conley
Votes: 110
Much like Urotsukidoji, Nightmare Campus is an ultra-violent hentai and manages to stay fairly original. The dub's funny, the action is great, but the lack of detail and production value doesn't carry it too far.
32. Hellsing (2001–2002)
TV-MA | 23 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
A British taskforce, lead by the daughter of the vampire hunter Prof. Van Helsing, battles the supernatural with the aid of two vampires.
Stars: Jôji Nakata, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Fumiko Orikasa, Steven Brand
Votes: 18,230
High action and high violence. Hellsing is a very well made vampire themed anime. Not to be missed by those who love their undead bloodbaths extra chunky.
33. Angel Cop (1989–1994)
Not Rated | 180 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
An elite anti-terrorist agent battles terrorists threatening Japan, but a mysterious third player is involved in their own way.
Stars: Mika Doi, Sharon Holm, Masashi Ebara, Jeff Harding
Votes: 1,396
Almost every episode of this short and terrible show is loaded with highly detailed violence. Watch the dub for a good laugh.
34. Guy: Double Target (1990– )
35 min | Animation, Action, Comedy
The evil Helga has built an army based on slavery and exploitation, Dr Vall who is a resident of Planet Geo, discovers a process that turns the inmates to monsters. But Guy and Reina can fix it.
Stars: Naoko Matsui, Show Hayami, Yumi Takada, Hironori Miyata
Votes: 63
Guy: Double Target follows the popular theme of high violence, sex, and bad dubbing seen within most adult oriented early 90s anime. If you're watching it for the plot; you're watching it for the wrong reason.
35. Devilman (1987–1990)
TV-MA | 57 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
Devilman faces the tortoise demon Jinmen and birdwoman Shiranu.
Stars: Show Hayami, Alan Marriott, Yû Mizushima, Adam Matalon
Votes: 1,862
So bad it's GREAT! Devil Man Volume 1 has it all while still not being too offensive or shocking in violent content. It's a great gory anime that doesn't try to be too pretentious or preachy with its religious themes.
Devil Man Volume 2 is much more focused on monster/demon fighting than the other OVAs in the series and very enjoyable if you're looking for some mindless action.
36. Black Lion (1992 Video)
TV-MA | 60 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The year is 1580. Using an army of soldiers equipped with sophisticated weaponry, Nobunaga Oda is on the verge of ruling Japan with an iron fist. One of his enforcers is Ginnai Doma - a ... See full summary »
Director: Takashi Watanabe | Stars: Yuri Amano, Lowell Bartholomee, Jose Brown, Charles C. Campbell
Votes: 168
There's plenty of human anatomy thrown around in this short and strange OVA. Go Nagai's: Black Lion is best enjoyed for the action and carnage.
37. Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent (2013)
Not Rated | 110 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A year has passed since Guts parted ways with Griffith. The Band of the Hawk is plotting a rescue mission to save Griffith who is confined to prison.
Director: Toshiyuki Kubooka | Stars: Marc Diraison, Hiroaki Iwanaga, Carrie Keranen, Takahiro Sakurai
Votes: 11,732
The movie retelling of the anime's final moments is far more graphic this time around. An enjoyable feature if a bit disjointed and rushed.
38. Ninja Scroll (1993)
Not Rated | 94 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A vagabond swordsman is aided by a kunoichi and a spy in battling a demonic clan of killers - led by a ghost from his past - who are bent on overthrowing the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri | Stars: Kôichi Yamadera, Emi Shinohara, Takeshi Aono, Osamu Saka
Votes: 40,720
One of the best action anime films ever made and it just so happens to be one of the goriest.
39. M.D. Geist II (1996 Video)
Not Rated | 45 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
After unleashing the Death Force machines all over the planet Jerra, Geist has kept himself busy by dismantling them one by one. But now he faces a formidable opponent in the form of ... See full summary »
Directors: Hideki Hiroshima, Kôichi Ôhata | Stars: Jason Beck, John Hollywood, Joan Baker, Greg Stuhr
Votes: 432
The gore levels are jacked up significantly in the hilariously dubbed sequel to M.D. Geist. Death Force is a worthy watch for Troma fans or those who aren't too worried about keeping it classy.
40. Sin: The Movie (2000 Video)
Not Rated | 58 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Blade, a semi cyborg cop must unravel a series of mysterious kidnappings. As he delves into the city's merciless underworld, an elaborate mystery unfold.
Directors: Steven Foster, Yasunori Urata, Kôbun Shizuno | Stars: Markham Anderson, Shelley Calene-Black, Chris Patton, Sian Taylor
Votes: 482
Sin: The Movie is a mildly interesting action piece featuring cheesy one liners, above average gore effects, and "fast acting cancer bullets".
41.
Violence Jack (1986–1990)
Episode:
Violence Jack, Part 2: Hell City - Evil Town
(1988)
Unrated | 58 min | Animation, Action, Drama
The World as we know it has been torn apart shattered by a series of natural disasters that have turned civilization into a brutish nightmare of survival and has left whole cities buried ... See full summary »
Director: Ichirô Itano | Stars: Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Bob Sessions, Arisa Andô, Chieko Honda
Votes: 343
Easily the most twisted episode of Violence Jack. Expect child killing, a woman being split down the middle, and some bizarre cannibalistic super powers. Not for those who are easily offended.
42. Ogre Slayer (1995)
60 min | Animation, Fantasy, Horror
A demon (or ogre) born in human form hunts other demons (or ogres) to become fully human.
Stars: Jason Gray-Stanford, Jillian Michaels, Takeshi Kusao, Aya Hisakawa
Votes: 62
Ogre Slayer or Onikirimaru is a slow start - using minimal yet graphic violence then finishes strong on its fourth and final OVA. The plot is nothing to write home about but it's certainly one of the gorier animes out there.
43. Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend (1989)
Not Rated | 108 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
The relative coexistence of the human world, demon world and beast world is soon to be disrupted by The Overfiend, an immensely powerful demon who'll be reborn after 3000 years to remake the world to his own liking.
Director: Hideki Takayama | Stars: Christopher Courage, Rebel Joy, Sonny Weil, Bick Balse
Votes: 3,665
The great Urotsukidoji. Those who have seen it, never forget it. This is a rather short (and infamous) anime that covers a wide range of adult content. BEWARE OF ITS TERRIBLE SEQUELS AND RIPOFFS.
44. Hellsing Ultimate (2006–2012)
Not Rated | 50 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
The vampire Alucard, his master Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, and his newly sired ward Seras Victoria, try to protect England from a war-crazed SS-Major who seeks to start an eternal war with his vampire army.
Stars: Katie Gray, Crispin Freeman, Victoria Harwood, Ralph Lister
Votes: 26,731
This second adaptation of Hellsing is a poorly paced mess littered with moments of unfitting music and comedic relief. Despite the significant violence boost of its predecessor; it's much harder to take seriously. For anime fans only.
45. Amon: Apocalypse of Devilman (2000 Video)
TV-MA | 46 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Fear runs rampant throughout Tokyo with the revelation that demons in fact exist amongst us. Paranoia and the darker side of humanity boils onto the streets as people turn on one another, ... See full summary »
Director: Ken'ichi Takeshita | Stars: Shinji Takeda, Tomokazu Seki, Atsuko Enomoto, Kazuki Yao
Votes: 805
Volume 3 of the Devilman animated series is almost pure shock value. Violence Jack fans will be sure to love Devilman Apocalypse and offend those who don't have the thick skin for it.
46. Baoh the Caller (1989 Video)
50 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Doress, a Japanese "black projects" organization, has been gathering psionics and making biological weapons to "make Japan superior". When one of the biological experiments, BAOH, escapes ... See full summary »
Director: Hiroyuki Yokoyama | Stars: Jim Clark, Sandy Clubb, Chuck Denson Jr., Mark Franklin
Votes: 824
Baoh's exceptional animation quality and detailed death scenes land it far on the list. Baoh probably has the best face melting scenes in anime.
47. Blood-C (2011)
TV-MA | 287 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
Saya is a seemingly normal girl living with her father in a shrine. During the day she goes to school and spends time with her friends at a local cafe. But when night falls Saya is called upon to protect her village from strange monsters.
Stars: Alexis Tipton, Todd Haberkorn, Robert McCollum, Lydia Mackay
Votes: 2,036
Blood-C's later gore scenes suggest that this studio tried way too hard to encourage unexpected shock value in an otherwise uneventful show. All in all its gruesome content is not a far-cry from Devilman Volume 3's but the amount of it is certainly more extreme than most violent anime.
48. Fist of the North Star (1986)
Not Rated | 110 min | Animation, Action, Drama
In a post-nuclear hellscape, a master of the deadly martial art "Hokuto Shinken" allies with two kids and an expert in "Nanto Suicho-Ken" to battle the tyrants who kidnapped his lover.
Director: Toyoo Ashida | Stars: Akira Kamiya, Yuriko Yamamoto, Kenji Utsumi, Chikao Ôtsuka
Votes: 7,289
Without censors or filters, this film is Fist of the North Star fully realized in its gory greatness. Its only drawback might be that it's a bit confusing to watch if you aren't familiar with the show.
49. Ninja Resurrection (1997– )
Unrated | 80 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Set in the time of the Tokugawa regime, where the Shogun has outlawed the Japanese Christians, since they fear that their religion will incite rebellion and chaos. However, they believe in ... See full summary »
Stars: Tesshô Genda, Ryôtarô Okiayu, Edwin Neal, Jessica Robertson
Votes: 667
The infamous Ninja Resurrection OVA series is chock full of sex, violence, and even couples the two almost as well as Urotsukidoji. Men birthing out of women, massacres, demonic zombie intestine that cuts through humans - it goes where no anime has gone before.
50. Apocalypse Zero (1996– )
Not Rated | 80 min | Animation, Action, Horror
Kakugo and Harara are siblings trained to fight the monsters roaming in post-apocalyptic Tokyo. 21st century. To aid them, Kakugo and Harara were entrusted with "Fortified Armor Shells", ... See full summary »
Stars: Lex Lang, Mona Marshall, Sherry Lynn, Dave Mallow
Votes: 246
This little known animation is one of the most repulsive to come out of Japan and for that I give it the #2 spot. I'll leave the details a mystery and suggest you bring a puke bag before viewing.
51. Genocyber (1994)
Unrated | 46 min | Animation, Action, Horror
A combination of cybernetics and psychic potential. At its core: the tortured souls of 2 human beings. Many wish to control this monstrosity, but can their hatred be contained?
Stars: William Roberts, Rosemary Elliot, Keith Howard, Rachel Nanstad
Votes: 1,329
When I first compiled this list I knew exactly where Genocyber would end up, and I'm pretty sure many would agree. Viewers beware (or rejoice?), this is easily the goriest anime ever made.
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