10 Animes To Watch If You Loved ‘Attack On Titan’

10. Neon Genesis Evangelion

Before Attack on Titan traumatized a generation with giant monsters, this legendary 1990s mecha anime set the standard. Teenage pilots are forced into massive, biological mechs to fight terrifying, incomprehensible monsters known as Angels. What starts as a standard "save the world" action show rapidly devolves into a deeply psychological, highly existential deconstruction of trauma, depression, and the end of humanity.

9. Tokyo Ghoul

If the tragedy of being caught between two warring species resonated with you, this dark, bloody urban fantasy is a perfect fit. Ken Kaneki is a normal college student who barely survives a deadly encounter, only to wake up as a half-ghoul, a creature that must consume human flesh to survive. The series dives deep into the psychological trauma of becoming the very monster society fears while exploring the complex morality of both sides.

8. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

While it has a slightly lighter, more adventurous tone than Attack on Titan, it shares a similarly flawless, deeply interconnected plot revolving around a massive military conspiracy. Following two brothers using alchemy to search for the Philosopher's Stone, the series slowly pulls back the curtain on a deeply corrupt, continent-spanning plot involving war crimes, human experimentation, and immortal beings pulling the strings from the shadows.

7. Seraph of the End (Owari no Seraph)

This series hits almost all of the same foundational story beats as early Attack on Titan. A mysterious virus wipes out most of humanity, allowing vampires to emerge and enslave the survivors. The intensely driven protagonist, Yuuichirou, escapes and joins a specialized military demon-hunting unit to completely eradicate the vampires who murdered his found family. It features fantastic uniforms, cursed weapons, and a similarly hot-headed lead.

6. Parasyte: The Maxim

Much like Eren discovering he can turn into a Titan, this brilliant sci-fi thriller deals directly with the horror of losing your humanity to a monstrous force. When alien parasites arrive on Earth and begin taking over human brains to eat people, a teenager named Shinichi manages to trap one in his right hand. The two must form a reluctant, highly tactical alliance to survive against other incredibly dangerous, perfectly disguised parasites.

5. Claymore

This grimdark fantasy series is perfect for fans of humanity using a monster's own power against it. In a world plagued by shapeshifting, flesh-eating demons called Yoma, a secretive organization creates half-human, half-demon female warriors known as Claymores to hunt them down. It features massive swords, incredibly brutal combat, and a deep, conspiracy-laden plot regarding the true nature of the organization controlling the warriors.

4. The Promised Neverland

If you loved the terrifying, claustrophobic mystery of the first season of Attack on Titan, where humanity is trapped behind walls while monsters roam outside, this psychological thriller delivers the same dread. A group of highly intelligent orphans discovers the horrific, dark truth about the walled orphanage they live in and must use pure intellect and strategy to plan a mass escape. (Note: Stick to Season 1, as Season 2 is notoriously rushed.

3. Vinland Saga

While it trades giant titans for Viking longships, this historical epic mirrors Eren Yeager's dark, brutal character arc perfectly. It begins as a visceral, blood-soaked story of a young boy completely consumed by his desire for revenge after his father is murdered. However, as the narrative progresses, it evolves into a deeply profound, philosophical examination of violence, leadership, and what it truly means to be a warrior.

2. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress

This is the most direct stylistic successor to Attack on Titan, which makes perfect sense considering it was produced by the exact same animation studio (Wit Studio) and directed by the same man (Tetsurō Araki). Set during the Industrial Revolution, humanity is forced to live in massive walled stations to survive hordes of terrifying, undead monsters called Kabane. Instead of using ODM gear, the characters fight back using heavily armored, weaponized steam trains.

1. 86 EIGHTY-SIX

If the intense military strategy, deep political corruption, and devastating mortality rate of Attack on Titan were your favorite parts, this is an absolute must-watch. The Republic of San Magnolia claims to be fighting a bloodless war using autonomous drones, but the dark reality is that the drones are piloted by the "86", a heavily marginalized, severely oppressed racial group forced to die on the front lines. It is a visually stunning, emotionally brutal masterpiece about the horrors of war.