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Anime like Another.
Finished Another and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its horror, mystery, gore. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 9 recommended by fans
- 12 short picks
20 anime like Another
1. Higurashi: When They Cry
TV · 2006 · 26 eps · ★ 7.87
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Another
- Shares Horror, Mystery, Gore with Another
2. Shiki
TV · 2010 · 22 eps · ★ 7.71
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Another
- Shares Horror, Mystery, Gore with Another
3. Blood-C
TV · 2011 · 12 eps · ★ 6.53
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Another
- Shares Horror, Mystery, Gore with Another
4. Dusk Maiden of Amnesia
TV · 2012 · 12 eps · ★ 7.81
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Another
- Shares Horror, Mystery, School with Another
5. Tokyo Ghoul
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · ★ 7.79
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Another
- Shares Horror, Gore with Another
6. King's Game
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · ★ 5.08
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Another
- Shares Horror, Mystery, Gore with Another
7. Angel Beats!
TV · 2010 · 13 eps · ★ 8.05
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Another
- Same studio as Another (P.A. Works)
8. Death Note
TV · 2006 · 37 eps · ★ 8.62
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Another
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9. The Lost Village
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 5.50
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Another
- Shares Horror, Mystery with Another
11. Danganronpa: The Animation
TV · 2013 · 13 eps · ★ 7.19
- Shares Horror, Mystery, School with Another
12. School-Live!
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 7.61
- Shares Horror, Mystery, School with Another
13. Ajin: Demi-Human
TV · 2016 · 13 eps · ★ 7.37
- Shares Horror, Mystery, Gore with Another
14. Blood+
TV · 2005 · 50 eps · ★ 7.60
- Shares Horror, Mystery, Gore with Another
15. Parasyte: The Maxim
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · ★ 8.32
- Shares Horror, Gore with Another
16. Made in Abyss
TV · 2017 · 13 eps · ★ 8.62
- Shares Mystery, Gore with Another
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17. Ajin: Demi-Human Season 2
TV · 2016 · 13 eps · ★ 7.55
- Shares Horror, Mystery, Gore with Another
18. Berserk
TV · 1997 · 25 eps · ★ 8.61
- Shares Horror, Gore with Another
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Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Another.
How the top picks compare with Another
Another is 12 episodes from 2012, tagged horror, mystery, gore and school. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Another does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higurashi: When They Cry | 26 episodes, much longer than Another | 2006, 6 years older | Horror, Mystery, Gore | Suspense, Psychological |
| Shiki | 22 episodes, much longer than Another | 2010 | Horror, Mystery, Gore | Supernatural, Suspense, Psychological |
| Blood-C | 12 episodes | 2011 | Horror, Mystery, Gore, School | Action, Supernatural, Vampire |
| Dusk Maiden of Amnesia | 12 episodes | 2012 | Horror, Mystery, School | Romance, Supernatural |
| Tokyo Ghoul | 12 episodes | 2014 | Horror, Gore | Action, Fantasy, Suspense |
| King's Game | 12 episodes | 2017, 5 years newer | Horror, Mystery, Gore, School | Drama, Suspense, High Stakes Game |
| Angel Beats! | 13 episodes | 2010 | School | Drama, Fantasy |
| Death Note | 37 episodes, much longer than Another | 2006, 6 years older | — | Supernatural, Suspense, Psychological |
Pick by what you loved about Another
- If you liked the gore side: Higurashi: When They Cry, Shiki, Blood-C and Tokyo Ghoul.
- If you liked the school side: Blood-C, Dusk Maiden of Amnesia, King's Game and Angel Beats!.
- If you liked the horror side: Higurashi: When They Cry, Shiki, Blood-C and Dusk Maiden of Amnesia.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Another: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Another fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Another are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Another?
Higurashi: When They Cry. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Another. Shiki and Blood-C come next.
Is there a short anime like Another?
Yes: Blood-C (12 episodes), Dusk Maiden of Amnesia (12 episodes), Tokyo Ghoul (12 episodes) and King's Game (12 episodes).
What do Another fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Another most often recommend Higurashi: When They Cry, Shiki, Blood-C, Dusk Maiden of Amnesia and Tokyo Ghoul.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Another fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Another itself are left out.
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