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Anime like Hellsing.
Finished Hellsing and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, horror, supernatural. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 9 recommended by fans
- 10 short picks
20 anime like Hellsing
1. Blood+
TV · 2005 · 50 eps · ★ 7.60
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Hellsing
- Shares Action, Horror, Supernatural with Hellsing
2. Trinity Blood
TV · 2005 · 24 eps · ★ 7.28
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Hellsing
- Shares Action, Vampire with Hellsing
- Same studio as Hellsing (Gonzo)
3. Black Butler
TV · 2008 · 24 eps · ★ 7.65
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Hellsing
- Shares Action, Supernatural with Hellsing
4. Devil May Cry
TV · 2007 · 12 eps · ★ 6.96
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Hellsing
- Shares Action, Gore with Hellsing
5. Gungrave
TV · 2003 · 26 eps · ★ 7.82
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Hellsing
- Shares Action, Adult Cast, Gore with Hellsing
6. Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Movie · 2000 · ★ 8.00
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Hellsing
- Shares Action, Horror, Vampire with Hellsing
7. Black Lagoon
TV · 2006 · 12 eps · ★ 8.04
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Hellsing
- Shares Action, Adult Cast with Hellsing
8. Trigun
TV · 1998 · 26 eps · ★ 8.22
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Hellsing
- Shares Action, Adult Cast with Hellsing
9. Blood-C
TV · 2011 · 12 eps · ★ 6.53
- Shares Action, Horror, Supernatural with Hellsing
10. Ajin: Demi-Human
TV · 2016 · 13 eps · ★ 7.37
- Shares Action, Horror, Supernatural with Hellsing
12. Basilisk
TV · 2005 · 24 eps · ★ 7.53
- Shares Action, Adult Cast, Gore with Hellsing
- Same studio as Hellsing (Gonzo)
13. Parasyte: The Maxim
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · ★ 8.32
- Shares Action, Horror, Gore with Hellsing
14. Shiki
TV · 2010 · 22 eps · ★ 7.71
- Shares Horror, Supernatural, Gore with Hellsing
15. Ajin: Demi-Human Season 2
TV · 2016 · 13 eps · ★ 7.55
- Shares Action, Horror, Supernatural with Hellsing
16. Witch Hunter Robin
TV · 2002 · 26 eps · ★ 7.24
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Hellsing
- Shares Action, Supernatural with Hellsing
17. Devils' Line
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · ★ 6.83
- Shares Action, Supernatural, Adult Cast with Hellsing
18. Berserk
TV · 1997 · 25 eps · ★ 8.61
- Shares Action, Horror, Gore with Hellsing
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Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Hellsing.
How the top picks compare with Hellsing
Hellsing is 13 episodes from 2001, tagged action, horror, supernatural and adult cast. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Hellsing does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood+ | 50 episodes, much longer than Hellsing | 2005, 4 years newer | Action, Horror, Supernatural, Gore | Drama, Mystery, Military |
| Trinity Blood | 24 episodes, much longer than Hellsing | 2005, 4 years newer | Action, Vampire | Fantasy, Sci-Fi |
| Black Butler | 24 episodes, much longer than Hellsing | 2008, 7 years newer | Action, Supernatural | Mystery, Historical, Mythology |
| Devil May Cry | 12 episodes | 2007, 6 years newer | Action, Gore | Fantasy, Mythology |
| Gungrave | 26 episodes, much longer than Hellsing | 2003 | Action, Adult Cast, Gore | Drama, Sci-Fi, Organized Crime |
| Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust | Movie | 2000 | Action, Horror, Vampire | Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| Black Lagoon | 12 episodes | 2006, 5 years newer | Action, Adult Cast | Organized Crime |
| Trigun | 26 episodes, much longer than Hellsing | 1998 | Action, Adult Cast | Adventure, Sci-Fi |
Pick by what you loved about Hellsing
- If you liked the adult cast side: Gungrave, Black Lagoon, Trigun and Basilisk.
- If you liked the gore side: Blood+, Devil May Cry, Gungrave and Blood-C.
- If you liked the vampire side: Blood+, Trinity Blood, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust and Blood-C.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Hellsing: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Hellsing fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Hellsing are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Hellsing?
Blood+. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Hellsing. Trinity Blood and Black Butler come next.
Is there a short anime like Hellsing?
Yes: Devil May Cry (12 episodes), Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (movie), Black Lagoon (12 episodes) and Blood-C (12 episodes).
What do Hellsing fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Hellsing most often recommend Blood+, Trinity Blood, Black Butler, Devil May Cry and Gungrave.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Hellsing fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Hellsing itself are left out.
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