10 Gore Anime That Will Give You Nightmares

10. Tokyo Ghoul

It makes sense to start this grotesque list with Tokyo Ghoul, as it's one of the most popular animes that will be featured and brings messed-up anime to the mainstream. The action-packed and gore-drenched show is an excellent exploration of a hypothetical sci-fi future that combines awesome neo-aesthetics with almost folkloric fantasy elements.

The story follows Ken Kaneki, a young student who unfortunately encounters a flesh-devouring creature known as a Ghoul. After surviving an attack from this killer beast, he becomes part Ghoul himself and now has to live with the consequences it brings whilst also surviving as a fugitive.

Due to the titular monster's propensity for devouring human flesh, the show is filled to the brim with disturbing images of humans being eaten. The Ghouls are animated in such a ferocious way that seeing them chomp down on an innocent human with splatters of blood filling the screen is barbaric yet fascinating.

There is even grotesque body horror and torture to boot. Even at its tamest, audiences will still be grossed out, as the characters crack their knuckles all the time, which is bound to catch some viewers out.