Horror Manga reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 276 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 62 posts to rank the best Horror Manga brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/horrormanga, r/manga, r/horrorlit, r/MangaCollectors, r/junjiito. Top-rated brands include Junji Ito (4.7/5), PTSD Radio (4.3/5), Kazuo Umezz (4.5/5).
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Reviews276
Subreddits14
Posts62
Brands81
Products30
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#1
Junji Ito
4.7
(40)
"Uzumaki and Vagabond are excellent."
"If you want similar fear, I suggest any of junji itos work-"
"Other than that, maybe Junji Ito?"
"I agree anything by Junji Ito is a good choice."
"No Longer Human by Junji Ito. I honestly believe this book will be looked back on as Junji Ito’s opus magnum."
"Of course, you gotta talk about Junji Itou."
"Anything by Junji ito, parasyte has a lot of body horror."
"Any of the junji ito's works"
"Uzumaki junji ito"
"Uzumaki from Junji Ito"
#2
PTSD Radio
4.3
(14)
"Definitely recommend PTSD Radio, the art is super creepy and I liked how it was all put together."
"Parasyte, Goodnight PunPun, PTSD radio, Orochi and Claymore is what I would recommend."
"PTSD Radio is a good recommendation if you enjoy Junji Ito."
"PTSD Radio."
"Just got "PTSD radio" in the mail the other day, I've now read the first book and I think I like that sooo."
"Johnny talked about one called PTSD radio which is just 1-3 page chapters."
"Ptsd radio 1! Im so creeped out by it."
"Check out PTSD radio."
"PTSD Radio is solid and feels a bit Ito like."
"PTSD Radio, Drifting Classroom."
#3
Kazuo Umezz
4.5
(11)
"The Drifting Classroom by Kazuo Umezz. The closest Western story it compares to is Lord of the Flies."
"Anything by Kazuo Umezz"
"Kazuo Umezz is the master of masters of horror manga."
"Kazuo Umezz’ Orochi is one of the most beautiful sets on my shelf."
"Is my favorite horror manga so I highly recommend it."
"Is a great read."
"Baptism, Drifting Classroom and Orochi by Kazuo Umezz."
"Baptism, Drifting Classroom and Orochi by Kazuo Umezz."
"Baptism, Drifting Classroom and Orochi by Kazuo Umezz."
"Definitely read more kazuo umezz, his other stuff isn't quite as good as drifting classroom."
#4
I Am a Hero
4.6
(7)
"„I Am a Hero“ is probably my favorite zombie fiction so far."
"I Am A Hero was really great!"
"So far “I Am a Hero” is the best zombie manga I’ve found."
"I Am a Hero - psychological horror seinen set in a zombie apocalypse."
"Also I Am A Hero was pretty good apocalypse style horror manga."
"I Am A Hero"
"The first half or so or when the rooftop arc ends is top tier zombie media."
#5
Kazuo Umezu
4.4
(7)
"Orochi and drifting classroom are awesome."
"The drifting classroom"
"The Drifting Classroom by Kazuo Umezu."
"Kazuo Umezu has some good titles like the Drifting Classroom."
"Kazuo Umezu"
"Look into kazuo umezu's stuff :) you can also check out the umineko no naku koro ni manga."
"The Drifting Classroom by Kazuo Umezu"
#6
Blood on the Tracks
5.0
(6)
"I feel like you’d probably enjoy blood on the tracks, parasyte, and happiness."
"Blood on the Tracks by the same Mangaka is amazing, too."
"Blood on the tracks was really good! I was hooked from the first chapter."
"I read Blood on the Tracks recently and it was very good."
"Blood on the Tracks (Chi no Wadachi) by Shuzo Oshimi. It hurts to read this."
"More psychological horror but I’ve been reading Blood on the Tracks and absolutely loving it."
#7
Parasyte
4.3
(6)
"I feel like you’d probably enjoy blood on the tracks, parasyte, and happiness."
"Parasyte, Goodnight PunPun, PTSD radio, Orochi and Claymore is what I would recommend."
"Maybe try {Parasyte}."
"You might like Parasyte."
"Parasyte."
"Parasyte is the only one I haven't read and great video."
#8
Masaaki Nakayama
4.3
(6)
"So many panels are like witnessing things not meant to be seen, and it knows you're looking."
"I THINK YOU SHOULD READ PTSD RADIO."
"Ibitsu was great 👍🏻 check out PTSD Radio by Masaaki Nakayama"
"PTSD Radio is really creepy"
"PTSD Radio was recently published in English for the first time but he has a number of series worth reading."
"PTSD Radio from Nakayama"
#9
Hideout
4.3
(6)
"For isolation: Hideout"
"Hideout is the only thing that scares me ..."
"I recommend Hideout by Kakizaki Masasumi."
"Hideout."
"Hideout."
"Hideout"
#10
Gou Tanabe
5.0
(5)
"The Deluxe addition of At the Mountains of Madness is incredible."
"Gou Tanabe Lovecraft adaptations are also amazing."
"Strongly recommend the Gou Tanabe adaptations of Lovecrafts writings."
"Gou Tanabe‘s adaptations of Lovecraft, especially the two volumes of At the Mountains of Madness, have blown me away."
"Actual Lovecraft stories, adapted by Gou Tanabe. They are very well done."
#11
Mieruko-chan
4.0
(6)
"Pet Shop of Horrors (newly in print again), Mieruko-chan, PTSD Radio, Godchild."
"Mieruko-chan is pretty light and have a bit of Ecchi but once they focus on the plot it have an interesting story with great horror moments."
"Mieruko-chan? The artwork is amazing, the story is good."
"If you want a comedic take on horror, I'd recommend Mieruko-chan."
"Mieruko chan"
"Mieruko-chan is mostly a gag manga but some of the horror parts get me good ngl."
#12
Starving Anonymous
4.0
(6)
"Am reading starving anoymous right now and i love it"
"Starving Anonymous is pretty great."
"Starving anonymous"
"Starving anonymous"
"Starving anonymous."
"Starving Anonymous. I’ll warn you it’s pretty gross though haha"
#13
Kengo Hanazawa
4.8
(5)
"Ditto ptsd radio"
"Ptsd radio"
"I found PTSD Radio to have a good structure of storytelling and jump scare page turns."
"My favorite horror manga of all time!"
"I Am A Hero by Kengo Hanazawa is a good but very long zombie apocalypse read."
#14
Kanako Inuki
4.6
(5)
"Anything by Kanako Inuki"
"Kanako Inuki (Queen of Horror, retro spooky body horror with a sense of destruction of youth)."
"The works of Kanako Inuki, Junko Mizuno, and Matsuri Akino. Shoujo horror goes hard!!!"
"Kuchisake Onna Densetsu by Kanako Inuki."
"Kanako Inuki - Known as the queen of horror manga."
#15
Happiness
4.2
(5)
"Happiness blew me away despite my aversion to monster horror and vampires."
"The last one is a lil more supernatural-y than horror but really good!"
"Happiness And BLAME are my two recent favorites."
"Happiness is great."
"Happiness"
#16
Dragon Head
4.2
(5)
"Dragon Head by Minetaro Mochizuki is insane horror tragedy, one of the mangas that stuck out to me the most within the past 5 years."
"Dragon Head"
"Dragon head (not body horror but peak)"
"Dragon Head."
"Dragon head."
#17
Hideshi Hino
4.2
(5)
"Love Hideshi Hino’s works!"
"The Red Snake, Panorama of Hell and Lullabies from Hell by Hideshi Hino."
"The Red Snake, Panorama of Hell and Lullabies from Hell by Hideshi Hino."
"The Red Snake, Panorama of Hell and Lullabies from Hell by Hideshi Hino."
"Hideshi Hino is a classic, his art style is super distinctive."
#18
Dark Gathering
4.0
(5)
"Dark Gathering (ongoing) is a lot of fun!"
"<Dark Gathering>"
"<Dark Gathering>."
"Dark gathering."
"[Dark Gathering](https://mangadex.org/title/d64b0768-bebe-433c-b923-99870503c0a3/dark-gathering)"
#19
Yoshiki Tonogai
4.0
(5)
"The first thing that popped into my mind was Doubt, Judge, and Secret. The best way to describe those is psychological horror killing game."
"Doubt"
"Jagaaan"
"Jagaaaaaan, Gantz, Mahou Shoujo of the End, Psycho x Past: Ryouki Satsujin Sennyuu Sousa"
"Doubt, Private Punishment Game, Judge, Secret, As the God's Will. Secret, Doubt, and Judge are by Yoshiki Tonogai."
#20
Berserk
4.8
(4)
"Berserk is considered one of the greatest manga of all time."
"Berserk."
"Berserk."
"Berserk kinda counts."
#21
Ibitsu
4.3
(4)
"It’s fantastic, dark and twisted. Absolutely one of my favorites."
"Ibitzu is another one, it’s a one shot. A bit more gory though from what I remember."
"Ibitsu."
"I liked the short manga Ibitsu even though it has some pervy elements that I thought distracted from the story."
#22
ManHole
4.3
(4)
"Manhole phenomenal writing and art"
"Manhole."
"ManHole"
"Manhole."
#23
Tokyo Ghoul
4.0
(4)
"Try the Tokyo Ghoul series by Sui Ishida. It fits the bill and is a really good read."
"Tokyo Ghoul"
"* Tokyo Ghoul"
"Idk if it’s in the genre of horror more of a thriller mby, but Tokyo ghoul!"
#24
Franken Fran
3.8
(4)
"I'd recommend, Franken Fran, Ibitsu, Bio-Meat: Nectar."
"If you don't mind the occasional fanservice, I'd recommend Franken Fran."
"<franken fran>."
"Franken fran is also a choice but is way more gory and unhinged."
#25
You Will Hear the Voice of the Dead
4.7
(3)
"You will hear the voice of the dead is my favorite horror manga."
"You will hear the voice of the dead."
"You will hear the voice of the dead"
#26
The Drifting Classroom
4.3
(3)
"I really enjoy Kazuo Umezu’s “The Drifting Classroom,” which some call “Left Hand of God.”"
"*The Drifting Classroom* by Kazuo Umezu."
"The Drifting Classroom."
#27
Pumpkin Night
4.3
(3)
"I'd say either: -pumpkin night"
"Pumpkin Night."
"Pumpkin Night will always hold such a special place in heart."
#28
Gannibal
4.0
(3)
"Gannibal is great."
"Gannibal is also nice"
"Gannibal, all you need is kill, dorohedoro, fire punch, jagaan, juujika no rokunin, ajin semi human, jojo part 7 and part 8, hideout, the promised neverland, tokapi's original sin, starving anonymous"
#29
Another
4.0
(3)
"The manga Another had me on edge start to finish."
"Also Another is quite good."
"Another"
#30
Fool Night
4.0
(3)
"Fool night is amazing! I'm not completely caught up but I think it's worth a read"
"Ones i’ve read recently are Fool Night, Léviathan, Parasyte, Ajin, Blame!, Hellstar Remina"
"Fool Night, Mononoke Soushi, Vanilla Spider"
#31
Gantz
4.0
(3)
"Gantz"
"Gantz."
"* Gantz"
#32
The Summer Hikaru Died
4.0
(3)
"I’m currently reading The Summer Hikaru Died and super enjoying it."
"Nobody is talking about 'The Summer Hikaru Died'."
"The summer hikaru died is very promising."
#33
Shintaro Kago
4.0
(3)
"I recommend Fraction by Shintaro Kago as well!"
"Fraction by kago shintaro. Mind-bending and with a storyline."
"Super Conductive Brains by Shintaro Kago is soooo fucked up"
#34
Bibliomania
3.7
(3)
"Bibliomania is a really underrated one! Can read it in one sitting too."
"Bibliomania, Zashiki Onna, Ptsd radio"
"Bibliomania is short but an interesting ride."
#35
Uzumaki
5.0
(2)
"*Uzumaki* By Junji Ito."
"Something like Alien probably wouldn't work in Manga, for isolation: Uzumaki"
#36
My Dearest Self With Malice Aforethought
4.5
(2)
"Manga - My Dearest Self With Malice Aforethought (Excellent thriller with horror/gore elements)."
"My Dearest Self With Malice Aforethought."
#37
Kentaro Miura
4.5
(2)
"Berserk (Kentaro Miura)."
"Berserk by Kentaro Miura (not strictly horror but has some of the best horror scenes in any comic)."
#38
Shuzo Oshimi
4.5
(2)
"Is another great manga artist who focuses more on darker stories."
"Blood on the Tracks by Shuzo Oshimi."
#39
Orochi
4.5
(2)
"Parasyte, Goodnight PunPun, PTSD radio, Orochi and Claymore is what I would recommend."
"Orochi (if you like short story compilations with 1 character in common each time like Tomie)."
#40
Drifting Classroom
4.5
(2)
"I really love the last one."
"I really enjoyed Drifting Classroom, I Am A Hero, and Hour of the Zombie."
#41
Takahashi Yousuke
4.5
(2)
"Anything by Takahashi Yousuke"
"Mugen Shinshi by Takahashi Yousuke."
#42
6000
4.0
(2)
"6000."
"I really enjoyed 6000."
#43
Fuan No Tane
4.0
(2)
"Fuan No Tane is probably one of the only horror manga that gave me an eerie vibe while reading."
"<Fuan no Tane>"
#44
Magical Girl Apocalypse
4.0
(2)
"I love Magical Girl Apocalypse, although the story makes no sense the art and gore is great and it's hilarious."
"Lowkey? Magical Girl Apocalypse and Magical Girl Site were both peak."
#45
Elfen Lied
4.0
(2)
"Elfen Lied."
"* Elfen Lied."
#46
Higurashi
4.0
(2)
"Higurashi."
"Higurashi, Drifting Classroom and Another."
#47
Higanjima
4.0
(2)
"Probably one of the most tragic mangas i've ever read and it has some of the best monster designs out there."
"I really enjoy it. Not scary imo, but decently has the gore character development and great storytelling."
#48
Hellsing
4.0
(2)
"* Hellsing"
"Hellsing."
#49
Zashiki Onna
4.0
(2)
"Zashiki Onna."
"Zashiki Onna."
#50
I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die
4.0
(2)
"If you're looking for good character writing, 'I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die' is a horror-romance that excels at both genres."
"I want hold aono-kun so badly I could die is very good!!"
#51
Kansen Rettou
4.0
(2)
"Kansen Rettou."
"Kansen Rettou."
#52
Homunculus
4.0
(2)
"Homunculus"
"Homunculus. English volumes are still being released but should be complete by July."
#53
Dead Tube
4.0
(2)
"Dead Tube"
"If you want messed up and don't Care about nsfw then you should read 4299, mai chan's everyday life or dead tube"
#54
Takopi's Original Sin
4.0
(2)
"Takopi's Original Sin, Made In Abyss, Centuria."
"Go with "takopi's orignal sin""
#55
Jisatsu Circle
4.0
(2)
"Jisatsu Circle."
"Jisatsu Circle."
#56
Dorohedoro
4.0
(2)
"Dorohedoro, Gleipnir, Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service."
"Dorohedoro"
#57
Fear: Reiwa Ghost Story
3.5
(2)
"Fear: Reiwa Ghost Story."
"The horror is decent imo I like it."
#58
The Hundred Ghost Stories That Led to My Death
3.5
(2)
"It's an ongoing manga where a boy tells one ghost story every day."
"It's not that gory but it makes an entertaining read."
#59
Yoshimi Seki
5.0
(1)
"Anything by Yoshimi Seki"
#60
Hyouryuu Kyoushitsu
5.0
(1)
"For isolation: Hyouryuu Kyoushitsu"
#61
Carnby Kim
5.0
(1)
"Literally anything by Carnby Kim. Bastard, Sweet Home, Shotgun Boy, Pig Pen, take your pick they’re all top tier."
#62
Claymore
4.0
(1)
"The last one isn't entirely horror but some of the monster designs remind me of Junji Ito's art style."
#63
Ochazukenori
4.0
(1)
"Kyoufu Kansen, Ochazukenori the 13th by Ochazukenori."
#64
Kusumoto Tetsu
4.0
(1)
"I recommend a similar one I'm still scanlating called Erika by Kusumoto Tetsu."
#65
Mother Parasite
4.0
(1)
"What about : Mother Parasite."
#66
Ura Baito
4.0
(1)
"Ura baito (black comedy), mieruko-chan (with fluffy girly stuff), and dark gathering (with Pokémon) are all good horror manga."
#67
Suehiro Maruo
4.0
(1)
"I just read 'The Laughing Vampire' by Suehiro Maruo it was interesting."
#68
Emerging
4.0
(1)
"Emerging."
#69
Inu X Boku Secret Service
4.0
(1)
"Inu X Boku Secret Service."
#70
Black Bird
4.0
(1)
"Black Bird."
#71
Kouishou Rajio
4.0
(1)
"Kouishou Rajio is a fairly good one."
#72
Ghost Diary
4.0
(1)
"Ghost Diary (but it gets dark very fast)."
#73
Jagaaan
4.0
(1)
"If you can handle some morally disturbing content, I love the monsters of Jagaaan!"
#74
Red Data Girl
4.0
(1)
"Red Data Girl."
#75
Redrum 327
4.0
(1)
"Redrum 327."
#76
Dai Dark
3.0
(1)
"Dai dark, choujin x, starving re:velation (sequel to starving anonymous), mushihime"
#77
The Proto-Eye
3.0
(1)
"The proto-eye"
#78
C. M. Kösemen
3.0
(1)
"Try All Tomorrows by C. M. Kösemen."
#79
Monster Child
3.0
(1)
"Monster Child"
#80
Leviathan
3.0
(1)
"The only lesser known one I can think of off the top of my head was Leviathan."
#81
Ghost Fixers
3.0
(1)
"Ghost Fixers (action with comedy and supernatural themes ghost vampires etc)"
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