When I got to the postscript of Kaya-chan Isn’t Scary, I was delighted and not at all surprised to learn that the author used to be a kindergarten teacher. Anyone who spends a lot of time around ...

Each member of “The Family” in Freak Island almost represents a different style of slasher. Perhaps the most striking is Kaoru, a character who looks reminiscent to Texas Chainsaw Massacre’s ...

Ryotaro Okiayu is a highly respected veteran voice actor in the anime industry. Over the decades, he has brought numerous popular characters to life, including Byakuya from Bleach, Shigure from Fruits ...

In Asia, however, things are different: the prevalence and popularity of anime mean that horror isn't typically limited to live-action. By rendering their concepts in 2D, anime horror directors ...