Crunchyroll is proud to announce that they are adding more anime series to their AVOD catalog to celebrate Halloween 2024. The additions consist of a grand total of 20 anime series, all horror-themed, of course. It just wouldn’t be Halloween 2024 without that dash of the spooky.

All 20 of these anime series will be available to watch on Crunchyroll for free with ads without needing a paid membership plan starting on October 1, 2024. Alas though, they will not be available indefinitely. They will only be available to watch until October 31, 2024; right on the day of Halloween. Thus, you have 30 days to watch as much anime from this list as you like for free with ads. In addition, starting on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET through Friday, November 1, 2024; Crunchyroll’s 24/7 Anime Channel is also offering a spooky special lineup consisting of more spooky anime like The Vampire Dies in No Time, Soul Eater and Devil May Cry. You can watch that channel on Amazon Freevee, Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and more.

But that’s enough out of me for now. Here’s the full list of anime heading into Crunchyroll’s AVOD catalog only for this Halloween 2024:

Angels of Death (J.C.STAFF)

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I’m getting Soul Eater vibes from this horror anime.

When Rachel wakes up in the basement of an unfamiliar building, she finds herself lost all her memory. As Rachel tries to get clear of the basement, she runs into Zack, a scythe-carrying serial killer wrapped from head to toe in bandages. “Kill me, kill me please…” “I will do it, but only if you help me to get out of this building.” The bizarre promise brings these two together and somehow makes them an irreplaceable partner to each other. Where are they? Why are they trapped? And what is the destiny they have been looking for? The journey of death and lives starts…

This anime is quite messed up, as befitting a psychological horror show.

Another (P.A. Works)

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Now we have a mystery horror to spice things up this Halloween 2024.

The school held a secret that nobody must speak of…Spring, 1998.
Mei Misaki was cute, athletic and one of the most popular girls in her school. Why should a little thing like death change that? Now, twenty-three years after Mei’s mysterious demise, a new transfer student discovers that not only is his school’s student body one corpse short of a full roster, but that some secrets never leave high school. And what’s more, all of this may somehow be tied to his own family past. What is the secret and how does it all connect? And even if Kouichi does figure it out, will that knowledge help save him? As the school bells toll a deadly dirge and students begin to die, things that were never properly buried come back to haunt the high school of the damned in ANOTHER!

Attack on Titan (Wit Studio, MAPPA)

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One of the most famous horror action anime in the world.

Known in Japan as Shingeki no Kyojin, many years ago, the last remnants of humanity were forced to retreat behind the towering walls of a fortified city to escape the massive, man-eating Titans that roamed the land outside their fortress. Only the heroic members of the Scouting Legion dared to stray beyond the safety of the walls – but even those brave warriors seldom returned alive. Those within the city clung to the illusion of a peaceful existence until the day that dream was shattered, and their slim chance at survival was reduced to one horrifying choice: kill – or be devoured!

With more emphasis on action than horror, in my opinion.

Berserk (Liden Films)

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And now for the most famous dark fantasy horror anime in existence.

Spurred by the flame raging in his heart, the Black Swordsman Guts continues his seemingly endless quest for revenge. Standing in his path are heinous outlaws, delusional evil spirits, and a devout child of god.Even as it chips away at his life, Guts continues to fight his enemies, who wield repulsive and inhumane power, with nary but his body and sword—his strength as a human. What lies at the end of his travels? The answer is shrouded in the “night.” 

With a good dose of Lovecraftian horror for Halloween nights to boot.

Blood Blockade Battlefront (Bones)

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If you’re familiar with Trigun, then you’re in luck! This anime is by the same author.

A breach between Earth and the netherworld has opened up over the city of New York, trapping New Yorkers and creatures from other dimensions in an impenetrable bubble. 

Yasuhiro Nightow is an amazing story writer.

Chainsaw Man (MAPPA)

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This anime definitely gets a recommendation from me.

Denji is a young boy who works as a Devil Hunter with the “Chainsaw Devil” Pochita. One day, as he was living his miserable life trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, he got betrayed and killed. As he was losing his consciousness, he made a deal with Pochita, and got resurrected as the “Chainsaw Man”: the owner of the Devil’s heart.

Tatsuki Fujimoto is also another amazing author.

Danganronpa: The Animation (Lerche)

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Ah, now this is a famous horror anime.

Hope’s Peak Academy is an elite private school that only accepts the very best. The hallowed halls are ruled by the sadistic administrator Monokuma, who declares that the only way to pass the class is by sending a fellow student home in a body bag.

Although personally, I would call it more of a mystery thriller rather than a horror anime.

Devil May Cry (Madhouse)

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Wow, now this is just as famous a horror anime.

Cursed to live as both monster and man, Dante must spend his life fighting the demonic forces of darkness. Brandishing his sword, Rebellion, and his always-loaded guns, Ebony and Ivory, Dante is more than happy to send the demons back to hell—especially when there’s money to be made. The wildly popular video game is now a series, and this time, there’s no sympathy for the devil.

Or rather, it’s more like a horror anime but with a superhero as the protagonist.

Hell’s Paradise (MAPPA)

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Ooh, now we have a chanbara horror anime too.

Gabimaru reigns as the strongest and most ruthless assassin in his village. But now finds himself on death row—with only one way out: retrieve the Elixir of Life from a sinister island. Longing for freedom, he accepts the challenge. But with fellow convicts vying for the same prize and demonic beasts lurking, how will Gabimaru survive this harrowing quest?

With a good dose of Attack on Titan mixed in too.

Hellsing Ultimate (Gonzo)

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Now this is a famous vampire horror anime.

The rogue vampire Arucard is the Hellsing Organization’s deadliest instrument in its mission to protect the British Empire from satanic ghouls and Nazi freaks. He is not alone in his assault on the occult; the master has a servant. Policewoman Seras Victoria accepted Arucard’s gift of dark salvation after falling in the line of duty, and now the remnants of her human soul struggle against her growing vampire urges. Together, they haunt the shadows as a sinister force of good – and tonight the foggy streets of England shall flow with the blood of their evil prey.

An exceptionally bloody and creepy anime to boot.

Higurashi: When They Cry (Studio DEEN)

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Such an innocent-looking anime…if you ignore the blood splatters.

Moving to the quiet village of Hinamizawa, Keiichi easily finds friendship amongst his new classmates. Ready for the largest festival of the year, he’s unable to dismiss a looming sense of dread. What dark secrets lie buried in his new home?

This is for you if you like mystery to go with your horror anime.

Junji Ito Collection (Studio DEEN)

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Ooh, now here’s the master of horror anime.

The works of one of the most famous Japanese horror manga artists, Junji Ito, finally gets animated! This will be an omnibus animation where each episode will star different protagonists such as the famous Tomie, Soichi, and Fuchi!

Mieruko-Chan (Passione)

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Ah, now this is for fans of horror comedy anime.

She can see dead people…she just chooses to ignore them. That’s Miko’s plan, anyway, with horrifying (and sometimes hilarious) results.

Overlord (Madhouse)

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Hmm, yes, this is a famous anime, but…

When a popular MMORPG is scheduled to be shut down permanently, veteran player Momonga refuses to log out. As NPCs begin to develop personalities and minds of their own he decides to put his skills to use as the game’s new overlord.

It just seems like a stereotypical isekai harem anime.

Soul Eater (BONES)

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Ooh, now this anime gets a major recommendation from me.

Maka’s a Meister and Soul is her Weapon, and they’re a freakin’ lethal team in battle against the monsters and ghouls that feed on innocent souls. That’s when Soul transforms—literally—into a razor-sharp scythe and Maka wields her partner and unleashes her inner-slayer. Fighting alongside their Meister/Weapon classmates, Maka and Soul are the world’s last line of defense against evil.

Action, comedy, horror: this anime has it all for Halloween 2024.

The Case Study of Vanitas (BONES)

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Now this is a vampire anime for Halloween 2024.

In nineteenth-century France, humans and vampires coexist. The young vampire Noé is traveling to Paris in search of The Book of Vanitas, which is said to be capable of unleashing a curse upon all vampires. On an airship, he finds himself embroiled in a strange incident. It is Vanitas, a human calling himself a vampire expert, who appears before Noé in the ensuing chaos. In Vanitas’s hands is the very book that Noé has been searching for: The Book of Vanitas…Following this encounter, the curtain is set to rise on this tale of vampires, curses, and salvation…

Truth be told though, this anime doesn’t seem that horrific to me.

The Future Diary (asread.)

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The true star of this psychological horror anime is that pink-haired girl in the middle.

Reality quickly unravels when antisocial Yukiteru is called into a death match against 11 other mentally scarred individuals. Each player has a prophetic device tuned to their personality, giving them control over their future—and the fate of their foes. 

There’s a reason why she’s the poster child of yandere.

The Promised Neverland (CloverWorks)

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Ohhh, this anime.

The one adored as the mother is not the real parent. The people living here together are not actual siblings. The Gracefield House is where orphaned children live. An irreplaceable home where 38 siblings and Mom live happy lives, even with no blood relations. However, their everyday life suddenly came to an abrupt end one day…

Do me a favor: watch only the first season of the anime, and then read the manga. You’ll thank me for it later.

Tokyo Ghoul (Pierrot)

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Ooh, now this is definitely a classic horror anime for Halloween 2024.

Haise Sasaki has been tasked with teaching Qs Squad how to be outstanding investigators, but his assignment is complicated by the troublesome personalities of his students and his own uncertain grasp of his Ghoul powers. Can he pull them together as a team, or will Qs Squad first assignment be their last?

With a surprising amount of comedy to balance out the horror.

X (Madhouse)

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Ooh, I didn’t expect to see one of CLAMP’s anime here this Halloween 2024.

Kamui stands alone at the crossroads between salvation and Armageddon. Torn between rival orders of superhuman warriors, the time has come for him to choose his side. Either he fights with the Dragons of Heaven to save civilization, or he must draw swords alongside the Dragons of Earth and deliver a death blow to the human race. Whatever his choice, there will be consequences.

Complete with CLAMP’s distinct art style.