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Anime like Kaiju No. 8.
Finished Kaiju No. 8 and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, fantasy, sci-fi. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 7 short picks
20 anime like Kaiju No. 8
1. Attack on Titan
TV · 2013 · 25 eps · ★ 8.58
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kaiju No. 8
- Shares Action, Military with Kaiju No. 8
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2. Kaiju No. 8 Season 2
TV · 2025 · 11 eps · ★ 7.78
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi with Kaiju No. 8
- Same studio as Kaiju No. 8 (Production I.G)
3. Fire Force
TV · 2019 · 24 eps · ★ 7.72
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kaiju No. 8
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi with Kaiju No. 8
4. Solo Leveling
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · ★ 8.13
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kaiju No. 8
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Adult Cast with Kaiju No. 8
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5. Chainsaw Man
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 8.41
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kaiju No. 8
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy with Kaiju No. 8
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6. One-Punch Man
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 8.47
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kaiju No. 8
- Shares Action, Adult Cast with Kaiju No. 8
7. Parasyte: The Maxim
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · ★ 8.32
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kaiju No. 8
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi with Kaiju No. 8
8. World Trigger
TV · 2014 · 73 eps · ★ 7.59
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kaiju No. 8
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi with Kaiju No. 8
9. Jujutsu Kaisen
TV · 2020 · 24 eps · ★ 8.49
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kaiju No. 8
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10. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV · 2009 · 64 eps · ★ 9.11
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Military with Kaiju No. 8
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11. Psycho-Pass: The Movie
Movie · 2015 · ★ 7.69
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast with Kaiju No. 8
- Same studio as Kaiju No. 8 (Production I.G)
12. Bleach
TV · 2004 · 366 eps · ★ 8.00
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kaiju No. 8
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13. Neon Genesis Evangelion
TV · 1995 · 26 eps · ★ 8.37
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kaiju No. 8
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14. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
TV · 2002 · 26 eps · ★ 8.42
- Shares Sci-Fi, Adult Cast, Military with Kaiju No. 8
- Same studio as Kaiju No. 8 (Production I.G)
15. Drifters
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.88
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Adult Cast with Kaiju No. 8
16. Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest is the Sea of Stars
Movie · 1988 · ★ 7.84
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast with Kaiju No. 8
17. The Irregular at Magic High School
TV · 2014 · 26 eps · ★ 7.36
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi with Kaiju No. 8
18. A Certain Scientific Railgun S
TV · 2013 · 24 eps · ★ 8.00
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi with Kaiju No. 8
19. Fullmetal Alchemist
TV · 2003 · 51 eps · ★ 8.12
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Military with Kaiju No. 8
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20. Cowboy Bebop
TV · 1998 · 26 eps · ★ 8.75
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast with Kaiju No. 8
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Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Kaiju No. 8.
How the top picks compare with Kaiju No. 8
Kaiju No. 8 is 12 episodes from 2024, tagged action, fantasy, sci-fi and adult cast. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Kaiju No. 8 does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack on Titan | 25 episodes, much longer than Kaiju No. 8 | 2013, 11 years older | Action, Military | Award Winning, Drama, Suspense |
| Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 | 11 episodes | 2025 | Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Adult Cast | — |
| Fire Force | 24 episodes, much longer than Kaiju No. 8 | 2019, 5 years older | Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Urban Fantasy | — |
| Solo Leveling | 12 episodes | 2024 | Action, Fantasy, Adult Cast, Urban Fantasy | Adventure |
| Chainsaw Man | 12 episodes | 2022 | Action, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy | Gore |
| One-Punch Man | 12 episodes | 2015, 9 years older | Action, Adult Cast | Comedy, Parody, Super Power |
| Parasyte: The Maxim | 24 episodes, much longer than Kaiju No. 8 | 2014, 10 years older | Action, Sci-Fi | Horror, Suspense, Gore |
| World Trigger | 73 episodes, much longer than Kaiju No. 8 | 2014, 10 years older | Action, Sci-Fi | — |
Pick by what you loved about Kaiju No. 8
- If you liked the adult cast side: Kaiju No. 8 Season 2, Solo Leveling, One-Punch Man and Psycho-Pass: The Movie.
- If you liked the military side: Attack on Titan, Kaiju No. 8 Season 2, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Psycho-Pass: The Movie.
- If you liked the urban fantasy side: Kaiju No. 8 Season 2, Fire Force, Solo Leveling and Chainsaw Man.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Kaiju No. 8: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Kaiju No. 8 fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Kaiju No. 8 are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Kaiju No. 8?
Attack on Titan. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Kaiju No. 8. Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 and Fire Force come next.
Is there a short anime like Kaiju No. 8?
Yes: Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 (11 episodes), Solo Leveling (12 episodes), Chainsaw Man (12 episodes) and One-Punch Man (12 episodes).
What do Kaiju No. 8 fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Kaiju No. 8 most often recommend Attack on Titan, Fire Force, Solo Leveling, Chainsaw Man and One-Punch Man.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Kaiju No. 8 fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Kaiju No. 8 itself are left out.
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