Gothic anime explore themes of death, morality, and supernatural elements without being pure horror. Hellsing Ultimate, Trinity Blood, & Jojo's Bizarre Adventure offer gothic elements like dark fantasy, vampires, & supernatural aspects. Anime like Berserk and Death Note explore the human psyche in a gothic setting with stress on the macabre.

The anime medium has something to offer for fans of every aesthetic and the Gothic is no exception. The Gothic has been a popular genre of literature for centuries, and it is no surprise that it has made its way into the realm of anime as well. Gothic anime are defined by their eerie, unsettling atmosphere, and an obsession with death and the macabre. Many gothic series even include classic elements like old spooky mansions, and supernatural aspects like vampires, ghouls, ghosts, and other dark fantasy-like elements.

Admittedly, the genre has evolved greatly over the last few decades with its...