Devilman Crybaby,” director Masaaki Yuasa’s modern adaptation of Go Nagai’s “Devilman,” centers on a young man who has the power to transform into a demon. | ©GO NAGAI /DEVILMAN CRYBABY PROJECT

Japan’s cinematic horror output is so famous it can be identified with just the letter “J.”

The anime industry, too, has produced plenty of hair-raising titles, from folklore-heavy narratives such as the many adaptations of Shigeru Mizuki’s “GeGeGe no Kitaro,” a manga about a mischievous spirit boy, to shows featuring spooky tropes from abroad including vampires, devils and Halloween.

Here are some titles to get you into the animated spirit of the season — and maybe even inspire your Halloween cosplay.

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