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Thebest monster animehas been scaring and thrilling audiences for decades.

However, even when monsters are the heroes, that doesn’t make them any less scary.

The greatest monster anime are all horror masterpieces in their own right.

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“Gamera Rebirthcertainly delivers on that promise.

Gamera battles five of his traditional rivals from the history of the film series.

Although a heroic figure,Gamera himself is suitably impressive and imposing as he battles the evil kaiju.

Aoashi’s Ashito

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10Durarara!!

The supernatural elements ofDurararatie into an extended universe including other anime series likeBaccano.

That premise sounds ridiculous, and it is.

The manga version of Goku smiling after a battle. Behind him, Earth and the Sun can be seen.

Still,Hellsingcombines legitimately frightening monster designs with legitimately impressive action sequences.

It’s relentlessly dark, relentlessly violent, and relentlessly stylish.

The monsters, including Denji’s own Chainsaw Man form are all suitably nightmarish.

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The series doesn’t pull any punches regarding its violence or other graphic content.

Despite the series' gorgeous art style,Hell’s Paradiseis brimming with nightmarish content.

Naraku, the primary villain of the series, stands out.

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Celty Sturluson rides a motorcycle in Durarara!!

Alucard in Hellsing Ultimate, wiedling his signature hand gun against a black and beige background.

Hell’s Paradise Gabimaru and Sagiri

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Godzilla Ultima surrounded by fire in Godzilla Singular Point.

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