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Anime like The Promised Neverland.
Finished The Promised Neverland and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its mystery, suspense, psychological. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 14 short picks
20 anime like The Promised Neverland
1. Attack on Titan
TV · 2013 · 25 eps · ★ 8.58
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Promised Neverland
- Shares Suspense, Survival with The Promised Neverland
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2. Death Note
TV · 2006 · 37 eps · ★ 8.62
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Promised Neverland
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with The Promised Neverland
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3. Erased
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 8.31
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Promised Neverland
- Shares Mystery, Suspense, Psychological with The Promised Neverland
4. School-Live!
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 7.61
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Promised Neverland
- Shares Mystery, Suspense, Psychological with The Promised Neverland
5. From the New World
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · ★ 8.24
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Promised Neverland
- Shares Mystery, Suspense, Psychological with The Promised Neverland
6. Made in Abyss
TV · 2017 · 13 eps · ★ 8.62
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Promised Neverland
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7. Puella Magi Madoka Magica
TV · 2011 · 12 eps · ★ 8.39
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Promised Neverland
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with The Promised Neverland
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8. Shadows House
TV · 2021 · 13 eps · ★ 7.81
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Promised Neverland
- Same studio as The Promised Neverland (CloverWorks)
9. Danganronpa: The Animation
TV · 2013 · 13 eps · ★ 7.19
- Shares Mystery, Suspense, Psychological with The Promised Neverland
10. Heavenly Delusion
TV · 2023 · 13 eps · ★ 8.20
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Promised Neverland
11. Psycho-Pass
TV · 2012 · 22 eps · ★ 8.32
- Shares Mystery, Suspense, Psychological with The Promised Neverland
12. Moriarty the Patriot
TV · 2020 · 11 eps · ★ 8.17
- Shares Mystery, Suspense, Psychological with The Promised Neverland
13. Moriarty the Patriot Part 2
TV · 2021 · 13 eps · ★ 8.29
- Shares Mystery, Suspense, Psychological with The Promised Neverland
14. Kakegurui
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · ★ 7.21
- Shares Mystery, Suspense, Psychological with The Promised Neverland
15. Astra Lost in Space
TV · 2019 · 12 eps · ★ 8.07
- Shares Mystery, Suspense, Survival with The Promised Neverland
16. Shiki
TV · 2010 · 22 eps · ★ 7.71
- Shares Mystery, Suspense, Psychological with The Promised Neverland
17. Terror in Resonance
TV · 2014 · 11 eps · ★ 8.08
- Shares Mystery, Suspense, Psychological with The Promised Neverland
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18. Steins;Gate
TV · 2011 · 24 eps · ★ 9.07
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with The Promised Neverland
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19. The Tatami Galaxy
TV · 2010 · 11 eps · ★ 8.55
- Shares Mystery, Suspense, Psychological with The Promised Neverland
20. Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 7.49
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Promised Neverland
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of The Promised Neverland; for those, see the The Promised Neverland watch order.
How the top picks compare with The Promised Neverland
The Promised Neverland is 12 episodes from 2019, tagged mystery, suspense, psychological and survival. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that The Promised Neverland does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack on Titan | 25 episodes, much longer than The Promised Neverland | 2013, 6 years older | Suspense, Survival | Action, Award Winning, Drama |
| Death Note | 37 episodes, much longer than The Promised Neverland | 2006, 13 years older | Suspense, Psychological | Supernatural |
| Erased | 12 episodes | 2016 | Mystery, Suspense, Psychological | Time Travel |
| School-Live! | 12 episodes | 2015, 4 years older | Mystery, Suspense, Psychological, Survival | Horror, Slice of Life, School |
| From the New World | 25 episodes, much longer than The Promised Neverland | 2012, 7 years older | Mystery, Suspense, Psychological | Drama, Fantasy, Horror |
| Made in Abyss | 13 episodes | 2017 | Mystery | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy |
| Puella Magi Madoka Magica | 12 episodes | 2011, 8 years older | Suspense, Psychological | Award Winning, Drama, Mahou Shoujo |
| Shadows House | 13 episodes | 2021 | Mystery | Fantasy |
Pick by what you loved about The Promised Neverland
- If you liked the psychological side: Death Note, Erased, School-Live! and From the New World.
- If you liked the survival side: Attack on Titan, School-Live!, Danganronpa: The Animation and Astra Lost in Space.
- If you liked the mystery side: Erased, School-Live!, From the New World and Made in Abyss.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against The Promised Neverland: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to The Promised Neverland fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of The Promised Neverland are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like The Promised Neverland?
Attack on Titan. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of The Promised Neverland. Death Note and Erased come next.
Is there a short anime like The Promised Neverland?
Yes: Erased (12 episodes), School-Live! (12 episodes), Made in Abyss (13 episodes) and Puella Magi Madoka Magica (12 episodes).
What do The Promised Neverland fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved The Promised Neverland most often recommend Attack on Titan, Death Note, Erased, School-Live! and From the New World.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to The Promised Neverland fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of The Promised Neverland itself are left out.
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