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Anime like Demon Slayer.
Finished Demon Slayer and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, award winning, supernatural. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 8 short picks
20 anime like Demon Slayer
1. Jujutsu Kaisen
TV · 2020 · 24 eps · ★ 8.49
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Shares Action, Award Winning, Supernatural with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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2. Attack on Titan
TV · 2013 · 25 eps · ★ 8.58
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Shares Action, Award Winning with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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3. Dororo
TV · 2019 · 24 eps · ★ 8.26
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Shares Action, Historical with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
4. Bleach
TV · 2004 · 366 eps · ★ 8.00
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Shares Action, Supernatural with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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5. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV · 2009 · 64 eps · ★ 9.11
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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6. Hunter x Hunter
TV · 2011 · 148 eps · ★ 9.03
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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7. InuYasha
TV · 2000 · 167 eps · ★ 7.88
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Shares Action, Historical with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
8. Blue Exorcist
TV · 2011 · 25 eps · ★ 7.47
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Shares Action, Supernatural with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
9. My Hero Academia
TV · 2016 · 13 eps · ★ 7.82
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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10. Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 7.49
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
11. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012)
TV · 2012 · 26 eps · ★ 7.87
- Shares Action, Supernatural, Historical with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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12. Hell's Paradise
TV · 2023 · 13 eps · ★ 8.08
- Shares Action, Supernatural, Historical with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
13. Black Butler
TV · 2008 · 24 eps · ★ 7.65
- Shares Action, Supernatural, Historical with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
14. Hell's Paradise Season 2
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · ★ 8.15
- Shares Action, Supernatural, Historical with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
15. Baccano!
TV · 2007 · 13 eps · ★ 8.34
- Shares Action, Supernatural, Historical with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
16. Gintama
TV · 2006 · 201 eps · ★ 8.93
- Shares Action, Historical with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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17. Chrono Crusade
TV · 2003 · 24 eps · ★ 7.60
- Shares Action, Supernatural, Historical with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
18. Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie - Conqueror of Shamballa
Movie · 2005 · ★ 7.50
- Shares Action, Award Winning, Historical with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
19. Millennium Actress
Movie · 2002 · ★ 8.25
- Shares Action, Award Winning, Historical with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
20. Spy x Family
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 8.40
- Shares Action, Award Winning with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Demon Slayer; for those, see the Demon Slayer watch order.
How the top picks compare with Demon Slayer
Demon Slayer is 26 episodes from 2019, tagged action, award winning, supernatural and historical. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Demon Slayer does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jujutsu Kaisen | 24 episodes | 2020 | Action, Award Winning, Supernatural | School |
| Attack on Titan | 25 episodes | 2013, 6 years older | Action, Award Winning | Drama, Suspense, Gore |
| Dororo | 24 episodes | 2019 | Action, Historical | Adventure, Fantasy, Mythology |
| Bleach | 366 episodes, much longer than Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba | 2004, 15 years older | Action, Supernatural | Adventure |
| Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood | 64 episodes, much longer than Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba | 2009, 10 years older | Action | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy |
| Hunter x Hunter | 148 episodes, much longer than Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba | 2011, 8 years older | Action | Adventure, Fantasy |
| InuYasha | 167 episodes, much longer than Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba | 2000, 19 years older | Action, Historical | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance |
| Blue Exorcist | 25 episodes | 2011, 8 years older | Action, Supernatural | Mythology, School |
Pick by what you loved about Demon Slayer
- If you liked the historical side: Dororo, InuYasha, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) and Hell's Paradise.
- If you liked the action side: Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, Dororo and Bleach.
- If you liked the award winning side: Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie - Conqueror of Shamballa and Millennium Actress.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Demon Slayer: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Demon Slayer fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Demon Slayer are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Demon Slayer?
Jujutsu Kaisen. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Attack on Titan and Dororo come next.
Is there a short anime like Demon Slayer?
Yes: My Hero Academia (13 episodes), Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign (12 episodes), Hell's Paradise (13 episodes) and Hell's Paradise Season 2 (12 episodes).
What do Demon Slayer fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Demon Slayer most often recommend Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, Dororo, Bleach and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Demon Slayer fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Demon Slayer itself are left out.
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