Shows Like Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre

If you liked Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre (2023), a animation and mystery series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Junji Ito Collection (2018)
★ 8/10Also animation and drama
A collection of animated horror stories based on the works of Japanese artist Junji Ito.
2
Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales (2006)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and mystery
An anthology of three classic Japanese horror stories: "Yotsuya Ghost Story", the story of a wife betrayed by her husband who seeks vengeance even in death; "Goddess of the Dark Tower", the story of forbidden love…
3
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)
★ 7.4/10Also drama and mystery
Bizarre nightmares unfold in eight tales of terror in this visually stunning, spine-tingling horror collection curated by Guillermo del Toro.
4
Tokyo Ghoul (2014)
★ 8.2/10Also animation and drama
Ken Kaneki, a bookworm college student, meets Rize, a girl his own age with whom he shares many interests.
5
Hell Girl (2005)
★ 8.2/10Also animation and drama
A supernatural system allows people to take revenge by having other people sent to Hell via the services of a mysterious entity and her assistants who implement this system. Revenge, injustice, hatred, and the nature…
6
The Grimm Variations (2024)
★ 7/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
Inspired by the classic Brothers Grimm stories, this anthology features six fairy tales with a dark twist, exposing the shadowy side of human desire.
7
Masters of Horror (2005)
★ 7.2/10Also drama and mystery
An anthology series written and directed by the most famous names in horror.
8
Dark Gathering (2023)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and drama
The story centers on Keitarou Gentouga, who has the ability to be a spirit medium. In junior high school, he got someone else wrapped up in a spirit possession incident, and he has been a shut-in for more than two…
9
Creepshow (2019)
★ 7.4/10Also mystery and sci-fi & fantasy
A young boy's horror comic book comes to life in this anthology series of terrifying tales.
10
Devil Lady (1998)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and drama
The beautiful and successful supermodel Jun Fudou meets a woman named Lan Asuka, who confronts her with a werewolf monster, which she calls a devil beast. As a result, unimagined powers awaken in Jun, and she manages…
11
American Horror Stories (2021)
★ 7.7/10Also drama and mystery
An anthology series of stand alone episodes delving into horror myths, legends and lore.
12
The Terror (2018)
★ 7.4/10Also mystery and drama
A chilling anthology series featuring stories of people in terrifying situations inspired by true historical events.
13
Freddy's Nightmares (1988)
★ 7.2/10Also mystery and sci-fi & fantasy
The evil, sinister killer of the "Nightmare On Elm Street" movies, Freddy Krueger, hosts this show, where each week, he shows us a tale of evil and death about the lives of people who live in Springwood.
14
Parasyte -the maxim- (2014)
★ 8.3/10Also animation and drama
A species of parasitic aliens descends on Earth and quickly infiltrates humanity by entering the brains of vulnerable targets; insatiable beings that gain total control of their host and are capable of transforming…
15
Tales from the Darkside (1984)
★ 7.2/10Also drama and sci-fi & fantasy
Tales from the Darkside is an anthology horror TV series created by George A. Romero, each episode was an individual short story that ended with a plot twist. The series' episodes spanned the genres of horror, science…
16
Corpse Princess (2008)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
Armed with dual machine guns, an undead school girl, Makina Hoshimura, must hunt down 108 other undeads with the help of specially trained Buddhist monks in order to gain entry into Heaven. Based on manga written by…
17
Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne (2008)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and mystery
Rin Asōgi may look like an ordinary office lady on the outside but she is actually a private investigator taking on any jobs, from finding a stray cat to infiltrating a high-security corporate lab. What's more, she…
18
Devilman Crybaby (2018)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
With demons reawakened and humanity in turmoil, a sensitive demon-boy is led into a brutal, degenerate war against evil by his mysterious friend, Ryo.
19
Fear Itself (2008)
★ 6.8/10Also drama and mystery
A horror/suspense anthology series directed by the biggest horror directors working in feature films.
20
Mononoke (2007)
★ 8/10Also animation and mystery
The Medicine Seller is a deadly and mysterious master of the occult who travels across feudal Japan in search of malevolent spirits called mononoke to slay. When he locates one of these spirits, he cannot simply kill…