Top 30 Most DISGUSTING Anime Deaths

“Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead” (2023)
Turns out there is one good thing about the zombie apocalypse, and that’s that you no longer have to slave away a job that drains you of joy, sanity and your very soul. Free from the corporate chains that buried him for so long, Akira decides to get busy living before the undead finish him off for good. First on the list? Quit his job in a way that’s somehow quintessentially Japanese and also uproariously gory. After formally resigning, Akira puts that rugby training to good use and sends his now zombified superior out the window to his second death.

“Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” (2022)
There are no happy endings in Night City. Only a flash of fame before it chews you up and spits you out, This is unfortunately the case for the likes of David, whose desire to escape the tragedy and poverty as a merc leads him to an early grave. Between the cyberpsychosis destroying his mind and the likes of the villainous Adam Smasher ripping his body apart piece by piece, it’s a visceral end for such an endearing character. The only comfort is that he faced his bloody end with a smile knowing that he had saved the love of his life.

“Shiki” (2010)
Rural life wasn’t easy for Megumi. Dreaming of being a city girl while stuck in the sticks, she was often the subject of gossip and vitriol from the older generations. Throw in a one-sided crush and an unfortunate encounter with the local nest of vampires, and Megumi soon became a creature of the night. As if that wasn’t cruel enough, her last-ditch effort to escape the countryside ends gruesomely as she is set upon by the locals. Instead of just staking her then and there, they decide to use a tractor wheel to end her undead life and cave her head in. Excessive much?

“Fate/Zero” (2011-12)
The very idea of something as grotesque as crest worms existing as a means to control mana is nasty, especially when these little bastards are used to serve the hideous ambitions of Zouken Matou. Seeing a child forced to be submerged in a room filled with the insects was bad enough, but then we got to see a broken Kariya, who had given everything for his family, fall into them and promptly be devoured until nothing remains. We can see why people questioned it the Urobutcher was even human when he penned this, because this is overwhelmingly bleak.

“Goblin Slayer” (2018-23)
If there’s a goblin in anime, you can expect one of two outcomes – an addition to the waifu list, or some truly unpleasant results. This firmly falls into the latter. Unprepared for the depravity and deadliness of a goblin horde on their home turf, a group of wannabe adventurers promptly meet their end. They’re either torn to pieces or suffer fates that we’d rather not go into detail about. It’s the ultimate bad end, so we can only assume someone rolled a critical one at some point…

“Hellsing Ultimate” (2006-12)
We were never going to have any sympathy for Zorin. After all, when you work for the new Third Reich and a murder happy psychopath, a sense of empathy goes out the window. But then she made things personal when she tortured and nearly ended the life of best girl Seras. After blinding her, lopping off limbs, killing her lover as well as making her relive the day her parents were murdered, payback was overdue. Thankfully, after embracing her vampiric side, Seras gets her revenge…by shredding Zorin’s face against the side of the wall at supersonic speed. Yep, she’s Alucard’s underling alight.

“Chainsaw Man” (2022)
Denki certainly gets his fill of death over the course of his debut, often by ramming his inbuilt chainsaw blades into the hides of demons. But he’s got nothing on the entrancing yet equally terrifying Makima. After her unit are set upon by yakuza and demons alike, she sets about evening the score. By sacrificing a series of death row convicts, she’s able squash those trying to kidnap Denki. And that’s no exaggeration, the would-be captors are instantly compressed until they are splattered across pavements. It's never been scarier to simp for a waifu…

“Elfen Lied” (2004)
Having suffered under the human race for her entire childhood, Lucy decides that she’s fresh out of mercy. Escaping her containment unit with ease, the Diclonius goes on a one woman rampage, using her invisible vectors to cut apart everyone in her path. Bodies get sliced in half, hearts are launched out of bodies, and plenty of heads are severed from shoulders. By the end of the gorefest, it’s hard to tell who was deserving and who was just caught in the crossfire. Either way, Lucy’s debut came with quite the body pile.

“Ninja Scroll” (1993)
While we can’t actually show you the results of this little violent act, rest assured, it's gnarly enough to warrant a spot. After all, it’s one thing to showcase your demonic strength by ripping off a ninja’s arms like they were paper, but to then guzzle down the blood afterwards? It’s the kind of gratuitous violence that made this animated flick such a standout back in the day. It doesn’t take long for the likes of Tessai to meet his end following his encounter with the film’s lead ninja, but there’s not forgetting such a savage introduction.

“Devilman Crybaby” (2018)
This one still hurts. After the world goes crazy upon discovering that demons exist, plenty of innocents become casualties along the way, including Miki. After trying to defend her beloved half-demon love interest Akira online, she becomes the subject of a targeted attack, and with her beau away, there’s no one to protect her from a grisly end. Seeing her get stabbed is bad enough, but when Akira returns to find her decapitated with her limbs being paraded around on sticks…it’s a lot to take in. To the extent that you’re tempted to think that maybe humanity deserves to get incinerated.

“Yu Yu Hakusho” (1992-94)


Ironically, this demonic greenery is anything but a vegetarian. On the contrary, once Kurama plants its seed, the Ojigi’s vines begin to feast upon Karasu like he’s dinner. The messy eaters start with his chest, and then dine their way from the inside out. The imagery of the vines piercing his body is gruesome enough, but the sickening sound effects are sure to make anyone reach for the mute button, too. The only mercy is that Karasu’s heart was the first course, meaning he didn’t have to suffer for very long. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for those who had to watch him turn into a vegetable.

“Akira” (2016-21)


When Tetsuo’s power became too much for his body to endure, it expanded into a grotesque mass of fat that consumed everything in its path. And, unfortunately, Kaori got caught in the carnage. In terms of sheer creativity, death by a mass of flesh is pretty high on the list. In fact, it’s so out there that it’s hard to imagine just how horrifying it would be. But, no worries, “Akira’s” sublime production values leave little to the imagination. Though, it’s hard to say if that’s for better or for worse, especially for viewers with particularly weak stomachs. Either way, Kaori’s final, spine-tingling scream confirms at least one thing: it didn’t feel very nice.

“The End of Evangelion” (1997)


It’s honestly kind of impressive that a lance to the face isn’t even the worst part of Asuka’s end. Nope, somehow, it only gets worse from there. The spear served her up on a silver platter for the other EVA’s, who proceeded to tear into her with animalistic brutality. There’s no sugar-coating it: watching Asuka of all people be eaten alive is just downright haunting. It’s doubly gruesome since the EVA’s neural controls mean she can feel every last bit of pain, but do nothing to stop it. After the unimaginable suffering she endured, it’s nothing but a kindness when she’s finally put out of her misery.

“Berserk” (1997-98)


It’s almost poetic that a character named Guts got a front-row seat to a whole lot of the actual stuff. Most of it comes during the Eclipse, where Griffith’s meddling branded the entire Band of Hawk as sacrificial lambs. The warriors don’t go down without a fight, but in the end, their demented deaths are still anything but respectable. And that’s putting it nicely. Whether by dismemberment or a devouring, the God Hand’s Apostles dispose of all of Guts’ crew in exceedingly vile fashion. At a certain point, it’s so excessive that the only way to accurately describe it is as a straight bloodbath.

“Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World” (2016-21)


Compared to bloodthirsty monsters and grisly rituals, a pack of bunny-looking Mabeasts may not seem all that threatening. Or, at least, that’s what Subaru thought. What he didn’t realize was that this breed eats more than just lettuce and carrots. Let’s just say that, by the time Subaru realized what’s really on the menu, the creatures had already stained their fur red. And, with so many of them rabid for a bite, they ended up completely cleaning their plate, too. It’s a good thing that Subaru can respawn and redeem himself, because death by bunny isn’t just painful, it’s also pretty embarrassing.

“Jujutsu Kaisen” (2020-)


Two minds in a single body is already cramped, let alone when one’s an all-powerful cursed spirit. So, to make some room inside Yuji, Sukuna decided to rip out some unnecessary organs - like his heart. It’s a nasty surgery, yes, but it definitely proved that Sukuna wasn’t messing around. Admirably, that didn’t stop Yuji from wresting control of his body back, even though it meant his immediate death. This isn’t the first time a character’s died from a broken heart, but it’s probably the only one to do it so literally. Thankfully, a quick deal with Sukuna meant this wouldn’t be the last we’d see of Yuji Itadori.

“Dragon Ball Z” (1989-96)


High-body counts are nothing new to anime villains. But, as opposed to blowing up cities or defeating enemies, Cell took a more creative approach to his death tally. That being drinking people’s insides. Truly, there may not be anything quite as nasty as when Piccolo first realizes that Cell’s tail isn’t just for show. After all, with that one moment, “Dragon Ball Z” went from an action shounen to a full-blown horror film. Cell’s rampage is disturbing in so many ways that it's hard to decide what’s worse: having your insides drained, or having to bury the half-melted husks that are left behind.

“Deadman Wonderland” (2011)


On an average day, in an average room, Ganta is having an incredibly average lesson. Then, suddenly, he sees a man in the window, and the next thing he knows, he’s the only one left with a pulse. The sheer abruptness of it all is exacerbated by how appalling some of the remains are. Ganta may not remember how any of it went down, but he doesn’t have to. The end-result is telling enough. In fact, it’s just remarkable he managed to keep his lunch down. Following that line of thought, his selective amnesia might actually be a blessing in disguise.

“Higurashi When They Cry” (2006)


Apparently, the cure for a splitting headache is rest, lots of water, and going at your skull with a butcher knife. Though, full disclosure, that last one only works for Rika, who’s home remedy leaves her with more than just a few light stitches. And, just to prove this is really her end, the camera doesn’t point away from any of it. Look, “Higurashi” isn’t exactly known for being kid-friendly, but the absolute gratuitousness in this moment is simply in a league of its own. In the end, it is somewhat ironic that the show’s most stomach-churning death comes from Rika getting her own blood on her hands.

“Another” (2012)


They say opening an umbrella indoors is bad luck. But, something tells us that was the very least of Yukari’s worries here. After learning about a curse that will claim her and the rest of her pals, she understandably tries to make a break for it. Unfortunately, despite Yukari’s best efforts, all this death omen needs is stairs and something pointy. The rest comes down to gravity. Without getting too graphic, the result is something that looks more like a shish-kebab than a real person. At least it was a relatively quick death, because based on the mess it left behind, it won’t be as fast of a cleanup.

“Overlord” (2015-18)


That moment when getting destroyed by a talking skeleton with a god complex is the preferable way to jump off the mortal coil. Setting up an intricate series of traps for a group of thieves to encounter, one unfortunate group found themselves against a follower of Ainz Ooal Gown with a particularly large family. And by that we mean a flood of carnivorous cockroaches that proceed to drown the thieves into what we imagine is a slow and painful end.

“The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace” (2021)


On reflection, Miku really did carry the entire demon race throughout their war with the Idaten, all with her genius power plays, even if all of them were saturated in debauchery of some kind. In this instance, she found the perfect host her race could use for both shelter and anonymity, who just happened to be a NEET. Bad enough that they killed her just to use her online identity and apartment as a base of operations, but to skin her face and use it as a disguise? Certainly makes you think about perhaps turning off the monitor and getting some sunshine.

“The Rising of the Shield Hero” (2019-)


Who knew that watching the Pope get torn apart and dragged into oblivion would be so cathartic? Cornered by the corrupt priest, Naofumi is forced to go all out in order to protect his party, as well as the useless Cardinal Heroes. What could be stronger than a false Divine Weapon? In the case of Shield Bro, he digs deep and unleashes a spell of such intensity that it leaves him saturated in wounds. But the payoff proves to be worth it, since it summons a whole lot of teeth to chew the faith and flesh out of ol’ Biscas T. Balmus.

“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” (2019-)


Turns out that even cannibalistic monsters have it rough, especially when their upper management is this sadistic. Aggravated that the Lower Moons have failed to dispense any Hashira, Muzan decides to reprimand his forces…by tearing them to pieces. No matter how much they plead, beg, bargain or run, their boss shows no mercy, chomping them down with his…pet? Tumor? Either way, the thing has a thirst for demon blood. Unless you’ve got a sadomasochistic streak like Enmu, there’s no escaping Muzan’s personal brand of punishment.

“Attack on Titans” (2013-)


There’s no shortage of Survey Corp members who have met their end courtesy of getting digested by a Titan, but the most gruesome example by far is Mike, who made the fatal mistake of tangoing with the Beast Titan. Instead of simply crushing him then and there, Zeke decides it would be better to let a horde of Titans feast on Mike like a breakfast buffet. Death by giant humanoid may be common in this series, but this is by far one of the most uncomfortable examples.

“The Ancient Magus’ Bride” (2017-18)


Karma can be pretty bloody when it wants to be. Beyond desperate to find a cure for his dying beloved, Matthew accepts the assistance of the malicious Joseph, who instructs him to fashion a cure…by killing dozens upon dozens of cats. As a result, Matthew becomes a kitty serial killer. Not only is this horrendous, but it proves utterly fruitless when said cure proves to be a dud. Matthew doesn’t have a lot of time to dwell on his grief however, as the remaining cats band together and get their revenge, one bite at a time.

“JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean” (2021)


How can a scene feel so fitting and yet out of place at the same time? It can only be JoJo. With Jolyne moments from death after one of Pucci’s minions’ guns her down, Weather Report comes in clutch to save his new friend by creating a storm with the power of his Stand. And not just any storm, one that rains poisonous frogs like it's going out of season. The henchman definitely gets the worst of it, since exposure to so much toxin causes him to swell, bloat and ultimately expire. But that’s what you get for shooting best girl.

“Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul” (2020)


The Sovereign of the Dawn has a nasty track record when it comes to the torture of young girls. He turned Mitty into a sentient blob of flesh, traumatized Nanachi by making her assist with his experiments, and his crowning achievement – killing his own daughter and turning her into a literal tool. We’re not sure what’s more sickening; that he procedurally reduced her until she was nothing but liquid ooze inside of a cartridge, or that he felt that deconstructing Prushka was in itself an act of love.

“Deadman Wonderland” (2011)


When you’re trapped in a prison that looks like a theme park, everything’s on the table as far as danger and death go. That apparently also includes robots that spit acid. In a bid to escape Deadman Wonderland, Ganta and the rest infiltrate deeper and deeper into the belly of the complex, which is made all the worse due to them being hunted by a tank that drowns its target in acid that can instantly turn them to mulch. Well, we know where the prison’s budget went.

“The Island of Giant Insects” (2019)


Ugh, why do we have to keep revisiting this cesspool? Death by giant bugs is already all kinds of gross, but when it has a sexual edge to it…that’s when it becomes truly vile. Trapped on an island where giant-sized insects roam free, one unlucky student meets her maker when an enlarged butterfly latches on and drains her of all fluids. Even with the terrible CGI, the visuals are enough to make you gag. Will someone please just nuke this island already?!


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