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Anime like Chainsaw Man.
Finished Chainsaw Man and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, fantasy, gore. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 8 recommended by fans
- 9 short picks
20 anime like Chainsaw Man
1. Dorohedoro
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · ★ 8.05
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Chainsaw Man
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Gore with Chainsaw Man
- Same studio as Chainsaw Man (MAPPA)
2. Jujutsu Kaisen
TV · 2020 · 24 eps · ★ 8.49
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Chainsaw Man
- Same studio as Chainsaw Man (MAPPA)
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3. Tokyo Ghoul
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · ★ 7.79
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Chainsaw Man
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Gore with Chainsaw Man
4. Hell's Paradise
TV · 2023 · 13 eps · ★ 8.08
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Chainsaw Man
- Shares Action, Gore with Chainsaw Man
- Same studio as Chainsaw Man (MAPPA)
5. Dan Da Dan
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · ★ 8.38
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Chainsaw Man
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6. Parasyte: The Maxim
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · ★ 8.32
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Chainsaw Man
- Shares Action, Gore with Chainsaw Man
7. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
TV · 2019 · 26 eps · ★ 8.39
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Chainsaw Man
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8. Bleach
TV · 2004 · 366 eps · ★ 8.00
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Chainsaw Man
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9. Attack on Titan: Final Season
TV · 2021 · 16 eps · ★ 8.79
- Shares Action, Gore with Chainsaw Man
- Same studio as Chainsaw Man (MAPPA)
10. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV · 2009 · 64 eps · ★ 9.11
- Shares Action, Fantasy with Chainsaw Man
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11. Akame ga Kill!
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · ★ 7.48
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Gore with Chainsaw Man
13. Kaiju No. 8
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · ★ 8.19
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy with Chainsaw Man
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14. Hunter x Hunter
TV · 2011 · 148 eps · ★ 9.03
- Shares Action, Fantasy with Chainsaw Man
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15. D.Gray-man
TV · 2006 · 103 eps · ★ 8.00
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy with Chainsaw Man
16. The God of High School
TV · 2020 · 13 eps · ★ 7.07
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy with Chainsaw Man
- Same studio as Chainsaw Man (MAPPA)
17. Dororo
TV · 2019 · 24 eps · ★ 8.26
- Shares Action, Fantasy with Chainsaw Man
- Same studio as Chainsaw Man (MAPPA)
18. Fate/Zero Season 2
TV · 2012 · 12 eps · ★ 8.53
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy with Chainsaw Man
19. The Case Study of Vanitas
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · ★ 7.90
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy with Chainsaw Man
20. The Case Study of Vanitas Part 2
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 8.19
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy with Chainsaw Man
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Chainsaw Man; for those, see the Chainsaw Man watch order.
How the top picks compare with Chainsaw Man
Chainsaw Man is 12 episodes from 2022, tagged action, fantasy, gore and urban fantasy. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Chainsaw Man does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorohedoro | 12 episodes | 2020 | Action, Fantasy, Gore | Comedy, Horror |
| Jujutsu Kaisen | 24 episodes, much longer than Chainsaw Man | 2020 | Action | Award Winning, Supernatural, School |
| Tokyo Ghoul | 12 episodes | 2014, 8 years older | Action, Fantasy, Gore, Urban Fantasy | Horror, Suspense, Psychological |
| Hell's Paradise | 13 episodes | 2023 | Action, Gore | Adventure, Supernatural, Historical |
| Dan Da Dan | 12 episodes | 2024 | Action | Comedy, Supernatural |
| Parasyte: The Maxim | 24 episodes, much longer than Chainsaw Man | 2014, 8 years older | Action, Gore | Horror, Sci-Fi, Suspense |
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba | 26 episodes, much longer than Chainsaw Man | 2019 | Action | Award Winning, Supernatural, Historical |
| Bleach | 366 episodes, much longer than Chainsaw Man | 2004, 18 years older | Action | Adventure, Supernatural |
Pick by what you loved about Chainsaw Man
- If you liked the gore side: Dorohedoro, Tokyo Ghoul, Hell's Paradise and Parasyte: The Maxim.
- If you liked the urban fantasy side: Tokyo Ghoul, Fire Force, Kaiju No. 8 and D.Gray-man.
- If you liked the action side: Dorohedoro, Jujutsu Kaisen, Tokyo Ghoul and Hell's Paradise.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Chainsaw Man: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Chainsaw Man fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Chainsaw Man are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Chainsaw Man?
Dorohedoro. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Chainsaw Man. Jujutsu Kaisen and Tokyo Ghoul come next.
Is there a short anime like Chainsaw Man?
Yes: Dorohedoro (12 episodes), Tokyo Ghoul (12 episodes), Hell's Paradise (13 episodes) and Dan Da Dan (12 episodes).
What do Chainsaw Man fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Chainsaw Man most often recommend Dorohedoro, Jujutsu Kaisen, Tokyo Ghoul, Hell's Paradise and Dan Da Dan.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Chainsaw Man fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Chainsaw Man itself are left out.
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