Genre

Best dark fantasy anime

Focus set on darker themes in a fantasy setting, sometimes leaning towards horror elements. Bleak and pessimistic tones often dominate. Dark supernatural beings like vampires may play a significant role.

titles in this genre: 185; titles in this genre

#1★ 8.0

Tokyo Ghoul

TV Series · 2014 · 12 ep

#2★ 8.2

Fate/Zero

TV Series · 2011 · 13 ep

#3★ 8.2

Fate/Zero 2nd Season

TV Series · 2012 · 12 ep

#4★ 8.0

Soul Eater

TV Series · 2008 · 51 ep

#5★ 8.2

Made in Abyss

TV Series · 2017 · 13 ep

#6★ 8.2

Kenpuu Denki Berserk

TV Series · 1997 · 25 ep

#7★ 7.4

Goblin Slayer

TV Series · 2018 · 12 ep

#8★ 7.7

Claymore

TV Series · 2007 · 26 ep

#9★ 7.9

D.Gray-man

TV Series · 2006 · 103 ep

#10★ 7.7

Owari no Seraph: Nagoya Kessen-hen

TV Series · 2015 · 12 ep

#11★ 7.8

Shiki

TV Series · 2010 · 22 ep

#12★ 7.1

God Eater

TV Series · 2015 · 13 ep

#13★ 7.9

Drifters

TV Series · 2016 · 12 ep

#14★ 8.3

Made in Abyss: Fukaki Tamashii no Reimei

Movie · 2020 · 1 ep

#15★ 8.1

Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 1: Hajimari no Monogatari

Movie · 2012 · 1 ep

#16★ 6.0

Berserk

TV Series · 2016 · 12 ep

#17★ 6.9

Black★Rock Shooter (OVA)

OVA · 2010 · 1 ep

#18★ 8.1

Castlevania

ONA · 2017 · 4 ep

#19★ 7.6

Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen I - Haou no Tamago

Movie · 2012 · 1 ep

#20★ 7.6

Majo no Tabitabi

TV Series · 2020 · 12 ep

Frequently asked questions

What is the most popular dark fantasy anime?

Tokyo Ghoul is the most popular dark fantasy anime with 176,111 fans tracking it on Kitsu.

How many dark fantasy anime are there?

Kitsu tags 185 anime with the Dark Fantasy genre, including TV series, movies and OVAs.