Best Horror Light Novels: Top Picks & Release Schedules

84%

OverlordLight novel

75%

Chainsaw Man: Buddy StoriesLight novel

90%

Fata Morgana no Yakata: Anata no Genten ni Itaru MonogatariLight novel

80%

Boogiepop and OthersLight novel

80%

Torture Princess: Fremd TorturchenLight novel

75%

AnotherLight novel

66%

Vampire Hunter DLight novel

65%

The Summer Hikaru DiedLight novel

62%

Her Majesty’s SwarmLight novel

HoukagogakariLight novel

Terra Formars: The Outer MissionLight novel

Kono Sekai ga Izure Horobu Koto wo, Ore dake ga Shitteiru: Monster ga Arawareta Sekai de, Shinimodori Level UpLight novel

Zekkyou GakkyuuLight novel

Niwa ni Ana ga Dekita. Dungeon ka mo Shirenai kedo Ore wa Gomisuteba ni ShiteruLight novel

Haunted CampusLight novel

Anata wa Akumu no Sankasha ni Erabaremashita.Light novel

Ikai Shinrishi no Shoukido to IkenLight novel

Ansatsu Shoujo wa Maryoku Ningyou no Yume wo Miru kaLight novel

Frequently asked questions

What are the best horror light novels?

The most popular horror light novels on AniCue include Overlord, Chainsaw Man: Buddy Stories, Fata Morgana no Yakata: Anata no Genten ni Itaru Monogatari. Browse all 18, ranked by popularity, with release schedules for each.

How many horror light novels are there on AniCue?

AniCue tracks 18 popular horror light novels, each with release dates and drop notifications.

Where can I read horror light novels?

Every title page on AniCue links out to where you can read it (Yen Press, J-Novel Club, Seven Seas and more).

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