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Anime like Tokyo Ghoul.
Finished Tokyo Ghoul and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, fantasy, horror. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 9 recommended by fans
- 11 short picks
20 anime like Tokyo Ghoul
1. Parasyte: The Maxim
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · ★ 8.32
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Tokyo Ghoul
- Shares Action, Horror, Suspense with Tokyo Ghoul
2. Attack on Titan
TV · 2013 · 25 eps · ★ 8.58
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Tokyo Ghoul
- Shares Action, Suspense, Gore with Tokyo Ghoul
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3. Ajin: Demi-Human
TV · 2016 · 13 eps · ★ 7.37
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Tokyo Ghoul
- Shares Action, Horror, Gore with Tokyo Ghoul
4. Shiki
TV · 2010 · 22 eps · ★ 7.71
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Tokyo Ghoul
- Shares Horror, Suspense, Gore with Tokyo Ghoul
5. Deadman Wonderland
TV · 2011 · 12 eps · ★ 7.13
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Tokyo Ghoul
- Shares Action, Suspense, Gore with Tokyo Ghoul
6. Death Note
TV · 2006 · 37 eps · ★ 8.62
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Tokyo Ghoul
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with Tokyo Ghoul
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7. Akame ga Kill!
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · ★ 7.48
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Tokyo Ghoul
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Gore with Tokyo Ghoul
8. Berserk
TV · 1997 · 25 eps · ★ 8.61
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Horror with Tokyo Ghoul
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9. Chainsaw Man
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 8.41
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Gore with Tokyo Ghoul
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10. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.29
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Horror with Tokyo Ghoul
11. Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 7.49
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Tokyo Ghoul
- Shares Action, Fantasy with Tokyo Ghoul
12. Pupa
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · ★ 3.28
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Tokyo Ghoul
- Shares Horror, Suspense, Gore with Tokyo Ghoul
13. Inuyashiki: Last Hero
TV · 2017 · 11 eps · ★ 7.62
- Shares Action, Suspense, Gore with Tokyo Ghoul
14. Dorohedoro
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · ★ 8.05
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Horror with Tokyo Ghoul
15. BTOOOM!
TV · 2012 · 12 eps · ★ 7.25
- Shares Action, Suspense, Gore with Tokyo Ghoul
16. Magical Girl Site
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · ★ 6.53
- Shares Action, Horror, Suspense with Tokyo Ghoul
17. Higurashi: When They Cry
TV · 2006 · 26 eps · ★ 7.87
- Shares Horror, Suspense, Gore with Tokyo Ghoul
18. From the New World
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · ★ 8.24
- Shares Fantasy, Horror, Suspense with Tokyo Ghoul
19. Blast of Tempest
TV · 2012 · 24 eps · ★ 7.88
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Psychological with Tokyo Ghoul
20. The Garden of Sinners Chapter 5: Paradox Spiral
Movie · 2008 · ★ 8.50
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Suspense with Tokyo Ghoul
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Tokyo Ghoul; for those, see the Tokyo Ghoul watch order.
How the top picks compare with Tokyo Ghoul
Tokyo Ghoul is 12 episodes from 2014, tagged action, fantasy, horror and suspense. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Tokyo Ghoul does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parasyte: The Maxim | 24 episodes, much longer than Tokyo Ghoul | 2014 | Action, Horror, Suspense, Gore | Sci-Fi |
| Attack on Titan | 25 episodes, much longer than Tokyo Ghoul | 2013 | Action, Suspense, Gore | Award Winning, Drama, Military |
| Ajin: Demi-Human | 13 episodes | 2016 | Action, Horror, Gore | Mystery, Supernatural |
| Shiki | 22 episodes, much longer than Tokyo Ghoul | 2010, 4 years older | Horror, Suspense, Gore, Psychological | Mystery, Supernatural, Vampire |
| Deadman Wonderland | 12 episodes | 2011 | Action, Suspense, Gore | Sci-Fi, Supernatural, High Stakes Game |
| Death Note | 37 episodes, much longer than Tokyo Ghoul | 2006, 8 years older | Suspense, Psychological | Supernatural |
| Akame ga Kill! | 24 episodes, much longer than Tokyo Ghoul | 2014 | Action, Fantasy, Gore | — |
| Berserk | 25 episodes, much longer than Tokyo Ghoul | 1997, 17 years older | Action, Fantasy, Horror, Gore | Adventure, Drama, Military |
Pick by what you loved about Tokyo Ghoul
- If you liked the gore side: Parasyte: The Maxim, Attack on Titan, Ajin: Demi-Human and Shiki.
- If you liked the psychological side: Parasyte: The Maxim, Shiki, Death Note and Berserk.
- If you liked the urban fantasy side: Chainsaw Man, Blast of Tempest and The Garden of Sinners Chapter 5: Paradox Spiral.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Tokyo Ghoul: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Tokyo Ghoul fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Tokyo Ghoul are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Tokyo Ghoul?
Parasyte: The Maxim. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Tokyo Ghoul. Attack on Titan and Ajin: Demi-Human come next.
Is there a short anime like Tokyo Ghoul?
Yes: Ajin: Demi-Human (13 episodes), Deadman Wonderland (12 episodes), Chainsaw Man (12 episodes) and Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress (12 episodes).
What do Tokyo Ghoul fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Tokyo Ghoul most often recommend Parasyte: The Maxim, Attack on Titan, Ajin: Demi-Human, Shiki and Deadman Wonderland.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Tokyo Ghoul fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Tokyo Ghoul itself are left out.
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