Crunchyroll Highlights Scary Episodes in Non-Horror Anime

Crunchyroll News has published a curated list of ten anime episodes that deliver unexpected horror within series not classified as the genre. The article explores how shows ranging from shonen battle narratives to fantasy adventures utilize sudden tonal shifts to create disturbing or frightening moments for viewers. Featured entries include Naruto Shippuden, where Orochimaru’s quest for immortality culminates in grim experimentation and body horror during episode 113. My Hero Academia presents a tragic origin story for Tomura Shigaraki across episodes 111 and 112, highlighting domestic abuse and psychological breakdowns. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End addresses mortality through demonic confrontation in episode 35, while Gachiakuta reveals traumatic pasts in episode 13 using a deceptive childlike art style. Other selections feature TRIGUN STAMPEDE’s violent villain introduction, Cardcaptor Sakura’s illusion card, Digimon Adventure’s eerie Tokyo simulation, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury’s war trauma, The Apothecary Diaries’ atmospheric mystery, and Witch Hat Atelier’s spiraling finale threats.