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Anime like Parasyte.
Finished Parasyte and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, horror, sci-fi. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 8 recommended by fans
- 12 short picks
20 anime like Parasyte
1. Tokyo Ghoul
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · ★ 7.79
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Parasyte: The Maxim
- Shares Action, Horror, Suspense with Parasyte: The Maxim
2. Inuyashiki: Last Hero
TV · 2017 · 11 eps · ★ 7.62
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Parasyte: The Maxim
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Suspense with Parasyte: The Maxim
3. Death Note
TV · 2006 · 37 eps · ★ 8.62
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Parasyte: The Maxim
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with Parasyte: The Maxim
- Same studio as Parasyte: The Maxim (Madhouse)
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4. Attack on Titan
TV · 2013 · 25 eps · ★ 8.58
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Parasyte: The Maxim
- Shares Action, Suspense, Gore with Parasyte: The Maxim
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5. Shiki
TV · 2010 · 22 eps · ★ 7.71
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Parasyte: The Maxim
- Shares Horror, Suspense, Gore with Parasyte: The Maxim
6. Ajin: Demi-Human
TV · 2016 · 13 eps · ★ 7.37
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Parasyte: The Maxim
- Shares Action, Horror, Gore with Parasyte: The Maxim
7. Deadman Wonderland
TV · 2011 · 12 eps · ★ 7.13
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Parasyte: The Maxim
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Suspense with Parasyte: The Maxim
8. BTOOOM!
TV · 2012 · 12 eps · ★ 7.25
- Shares Action, Suspense, Gore with Parasyte: The Maxim
- Same studio as Parasyte: The Maxim (Madhouse)
9. Berserk
TV · 1997 · 25 eps · ★ 8.61
- Shares Action, Horror, Gore with Parasyte: The Maxim
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10. Terra Formars
TV · 2014 · 13 eps · ★ 6.98
- Shares Action, Horror, Sci-Fi with Parasyte: The Maxim
12. Jujutsu Kaisen
TV · 2020 · 24 eps · ★ 8.49
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Parasyte: The Maxim
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13. Pluto
ONA · 2023 · 8 eps · ★ 8.44
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Suspense with Parasyte: The Maxim
14. Memories
Movie · 1995 · ★ 7.74
- Shares Horror, Sci-Fi, Suspense with Parasyte: The Maxim
- Same studio as Parasyte: The Maxim (Madhouse)
15. Gunslinger Girl
TV · 2003 · 13 eps · ★ 7.39
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Suspense with Parasyte: The Maxim
- Same studio as Parasyte: The Maxim (Madhouse)
16. Magical Girl Site
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · ★ 6.53
- Shares Action, Horror, Suspense with Parasyte: The Maxim
17. Higurashi: When They Cry
TV · 2006 · 26 eps · ★ 7.87
- Shares Horror, Suspense, Gore with Parasyte: The Maxim
18. Steins;Gate
TV · 2011 · 24 eps · ★ 9.07
- Shares Sci-Fi, Suspense, Psychological with Parasyte: The Maxim
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19. The Ghost in the Shell
TV · 2026 · 10 eps · ★ 7.82
- Shares Action, Sci-Fi, Suspense with Parasyte: The Maxim
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20. From the New World
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · ★ 8.24
- Shares Horror, Sci-Fi, Suspense with Parasyte: The Maxim
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Parasyte.
How the top picks compare with Parasyte
Parasyte is 24 episodes from 2014, tagged action, horror, sci-fi and suspense. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Parasyte does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Ghoul | 12 episodes, much shorter than Parasyte: The Maxim | 2014 | Action, Horror, Suspense, Gore | Fantasy, Urban Fantasy |
| Inuyashiki: Last Hero | 11 episodes, much shorter than Parasyte: The Maxim | 2017 | Action, Sci-Fi, Suspense, Gore | Drama |
| Death Note | 37 episodes | 2006, 8 years older | Suspense, Psychological | Supernatural |
| Attack on Titan | 25 episodes | 2013 | Action, Suspense, Gore | Award Winning, Drama, Military |
| Shiki | 22 episodes | 2010, 4 years older | Horror, Suspense, Gore, Psychological | Mystery, Supernatural, Vampire |
| Ajin: Demi-Human | 13 episodes, much shorter than Parasyte: The Maxim | 2016 | Action, Horror, Gore | Mystery, Supernatural |
| Deadman Wonderland | 12 episodes, much shorter than Parasyte: The Maxim | 2011 | Action, Sci-Fi, Suspense, Gore | Supernatural, High Stakes Game, Survival |
| BTOOOM! | 12 episodes, much shorter than Parasyte: The Maxim | 2012 | Action, Suspense, Gore, Psychological | High Stakes Game, Survival |
Pick by what you loved about Parasyte
- If you liked the gore side: Tokyo Ghoul, Inuyashiki: Last Hero, Attack on Titan and Shiki.
- If you liked the psychological side: Tokyo Ghoul, Inuyashiki: Last Hero, Death Note and Shiki.
- If you liked the action side: Tokyo Ghoul, Inuyashiki: Last Hero, Attack on Titan and Ajin: Demi-Human.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Parasyte: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Parasyte fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Parasyte are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Parasyte?
Tokyo Ghoul. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Parasyte: The Maxim. Inuyashiki: Last Hero and Death Note come next.
Is there a short anime like Parasyte?
Yes: Tokyo Ghoul (12 episodes), Inuyashiki: Last Hero (11 episodes), Ajin: Demi-Human (13 episodes) and Deadman Wonderland (12 episodes).
What do Parasyte fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Parasyte most often recommend Tokyo Ghoul, Inuyashiki: Last Hero, Death Note, Attack on Titan and Shiki.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Parasyte fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Parasyte itself are left out.
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