Putting together a list of horror mangaka, though? That’s tricky. What one reader considers scary might not even register on the radar for another. Some horror mangaka may create work that may not seem terrifying on an individual panel basis but in context and as a whole, will make you shudder. To that end, this list considers different styles and categories. I like to include many options to suit all tastes and preferences, after all. The only limitation is that the mangaka’s work must be available legally in English. Some of it may be out-of-print or in licensing limbo, so the titles can only be obtained via the secondhand market at volatile prices, but they are available. This requirement excludes some popular horror manga artists as a result — sorry, Suehiro Maruo fans — but lists by their very nature are limiting.
Some Horror Manga Artists to Get You Started
As you can see, horror manga artists and horror manga art can vary wildly, but hopefully that means you can find something in your wheelhouse. Want more horror manga? Check out this list of the scariest manga.
