In this special Halloween episode of Den of Otaku, Den of Geek’s official anime and Japanese pop culture discussion series, we’re shining a spooky light on the anime industry’s comprehensive relationship with the horror genre! Den of Otaku breaks down anime’s history with horror, why it’s more prominent and successful than Western horror animation, a celebration of Higurashi: When They Cry and Monogatari, and the many different sub-genres that have helped horror anime and manga thrive! Plus, special spooky editions of “Release the Hounds” and “The Big 3!”

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