10 Most Gruesome Moments In Anime World

Over the years in the anime world there have been displays of brutality, bloodshed, gore.From the pain and suffering that certain characters have to go through which has left viewers in a state of traumatization and shock. Below are the lists of most gruesome moments (scenes) 

10. Rika takes her own life after brutal fight with Shion (Higurashi: When They Cry)

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Higurashi is yet another anime with terrifying display of gore. that it's hard to narrow down the most gruesome scene out of them all. Almost the entire anime is filled with scenes that are borderline disturbing and gory to the extent that some viewers may deem them to be downright traumatizing.

While there are several scenes that feature extreme amounts of graphic violence and gore, perhaps the most shocking moment of the entire series came when the protagonist, Rika Furude, took her own life following her battle against Shion Sonozaki. Although this moment left pretty much every viewer in a state of utter shock and horror, Shion, on the other hand, started laughing maniacally at Rika's plight, which made the scene even more bizarre and terrifying.

9. Kaneki being brutally tormented by Jason (Tokyo Ghoul)

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Ken Kaneki's character growth throughout the series is a testament to the fact that the world of Tokyo Ghoul has no place for kind-hearted individuals. There is one particular scene that remains unforgettable to this day.

The scene where Kaneki was kidnapped and brutally tormented by the sadistic ghoul Yamori, aka Jason, terrified a lot of viewers with its depiction of gore and violence. The former was constantly subjected to one horrifying method of abuse after another, which actually became a pivotal point for his character. That said, Kaneki's screams of agony while being tormented haunt the viewers to this day.

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8. Attack of the Bunnies (Blood-C)

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Blood-C definitely made a name for itself with the infamous 'Bunny attack' scene, which is undoubtedly one of the most gruesome anime scenes in the history of anime tales The whole scene of bunny-like monsters chasing and devouring a group of innocent people with no regard for human life made for one of the most unforgettable and brutal displays of violence. Blood-C was indeed one of the few anime that bloodshed was excessive.

7. Lucy massacres her bullies after her dog's death (Elfen Lied)

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As one of the few anime that portrays the dark side of telekinetic powers, Elfen Lied features an overwhelming amount of blood, gore, and graphic violence

Although it's hard to narrow down the most gruesome scene from the anime, the majority of viewers can agree that the scene where the protagonist, Lucy, witnesses the brutal murder of her puppy by her bullies was the most memorable and haunting moment of the entire series.However, what made this scene unforgettable was not only the heartless murder of an innocent puppy, but rather Lucy awakening her powers in a fit of rage and massacring everyone around her.

6. Subaru gets devoured by rabbits (Re:Zero)

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Things just don't seem to go Subaru's way in the Re:Zero anime, seeing as to how he is often subjected to brutal and extremely painful deaths. That said, one of his most violent and gruesome deaths to date took place in the second season of the anime, where he got devoured by a group of monster rabbits. The graphic scene of Subaru being devoured alive by rabbits, coupled with his helpless screams of agony, deeply scarred the viewers.

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5. The Disco Massacre Scene (Devilman Crybaby)

Devilman Crybaby anime made quite an impact on the anime community with its infamous Disco scene, which saw a whole bunch of partying teens get transformed into terrifying demons and devour the rest of the clubbers.

This particular moment, which is the perfect definition of chaos, was further elevated due to the anime's unique and fluid animation style, coupled with an extravagant display of blood and gore.

4. Shinozaki's dream (Corpse Party: Tortured Souls)

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Corpse Party: Tortured Souls anime managed to scare the majority of its viewers with its abundance of graphical violence, as the majority of the characters died in some of the most gruesome ways imaginable. One such moment occurred when Ayumi Shinozaki dreamt of Sachiko Shinozaki brutally murdering some of the students from her school. What followed was an extremely violent and gory display of the former suffering a fatal wound by the latter, which still haunts the viewers to this day.

3. Luke Valentine's First Death (Hellsing)

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An anime with an extraordinary amount of graphic violence and brutality, the mind-blowing anime with it drastic display of gore anf blood. That said, it showcased one of the most brutal displays of power pretty early in the series, where Luke Valentine suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Alucard.

Having grossly underestimated his opponent, Luke realized the difference in their power when Alucard unleashed his Hellhound form and devoured the former in a gruesome fashion.

2. Yukari Sakuragi's 'Umbrella Incident' (Another)

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After hearing the news of her mother's death, Yukari Sakuragi believes that it must be due to a curse and dashes through the halls of her school. However, she comes across Mei Misaki, whom she believes to be the main cause of the curse. As she tries to get away from her, she unexpectedly trips down the stairs with her umbrella opening up in front of her. What followed afterwards is a scene that saw Yukari meet her end in one of the most gruesome ways imaginable, which left a strange fear of umbrellas in several people and is also regarded as one of the most gruesome anime scenes.

1. Ganta's entire class gets destroyed (Deadman Wonderland)

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It started off pretty normal with a regular day at school, things went horribly wrong for Ganta Igarashi as he witnessed his entire class get massacred by a mysterious man in red. That short period in the anime series witnessed a drastic shift and laid out the premise of the story, as Ganta was framed for the murder of his classmates and sentenced to death.

This led him to be sent to Deadman Wonderland, a prison amusement park where convicts perform dangerous acts for the visitors' amusement. Ironically, Ganta and his classmates were preparing for a class field trip to the same prison amusement park prior to the massacre. Ganta's classmates being murdered was one of the most brutal and gruesome anime scenes.

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CONCLUSION 

The events above is to show that the anime world ain't all about fantasies or roses, but also has it's dark side like pain, deaths, brutality. For caution, those with unstable emotions and health issues are to be cautious.