Anime to Watch If You Like Attack on Titan

Attack on Titan is one of those anime that had a huge impact on the anime community. It has deep and complex character development. Each character in the series has their own unique motivations and goals, and their relationships and interactions with one another drive much of the story. The characters go through significant personal growth and change over the course of the series, and their relationships with one another are a major focus of the story.

If you’re a fan of Attack on Titan, chances are you’re looking for more anime with a similar level of intensity or epic battles. So, here are a few recommendations for anime to check out if you enjoyed Attack on Titan!

Best Anime Like Attack on Titan

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress

Japanese Title: Koutetsujou no Kabaneri | Studio: Wit Studio | Episodes: 12

The world is in the midst of the industrial revolution when horrific creatures emerge from a mysterious virus, ripping through human flesh to satisfy their insatiable appetite. The only way to kill these “Kabane” beings is to destroy their steel-coated hearts. However, if one of these monsters bites the victim, the victim is doomed to a fate worse than death, as the fallen rise once more to join the ranks of the undead.

Only the most fortified civilizations have survived this turmoil, such as Hinomoto, where mankind has built a massive wall to protect themselves from the endless hordes of Kabane. The only way into these massive fortresses is via heavily-armored trains serviced and built by young men like Ikoma. Ikoma eagerly awaits the day when he will be able to fight using his new invention, which he believes will easily pierce through the hearts of Kabane. He has no idea, however, that his opportunity will come much sooner than he expected…

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Japanese Title: – | Studio: Bones | Episodes: 64

After a horrifying alchemy experiment fails in the Elric household, brothers Edward and Alphonse are thrust into a terrifying new reality. Ignoring the alchemical principle that prohibits human transmutation, the boys attempted to resurrect their recently deceased mother. Instead, Alphonse’s body disintegrated, while Edward lost a leg and then sacrificed an arm to keep Alphonse’s soul in the physical realm by binding it to a hulking suit of armor.

Pinako Rockbell and her granddaughter Winry come to the brothers’ aid. Winry, a bio-mechanical engineering prodigy, uses “automail,” a tough, versatile metal used in robots and combat armor, to create prosthetic limbs for Edward. After years of training, the Elric brothers set out on a journey to find the Philosopher’s Stone, a powerful gem that allows an alchemist to defy the traditional laws of Equivalent Exchange.

As Edward becomes a well-known alchemist and earns the moniker “Fullmetal,” the boys’ journey entangles them in a growing conspiracy that threatens the fate of the world.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a classic anime that follows the story of two brothers who are on a quest to find the Philosopher’s Stone and restore their bodies after a failed alchemy experiment. This anime has a similar sense of adventure and high-stakes battles like Attack on Titan, but with a focus on alchemy and the power of friendship.

The Promised Neverland

Japanese Title: Yakusoku no Neverland | Studio: CloverWorks| Episodes: 2 Seasons (12+12 Episodes)

The Grace Field House, surrounded by a forest and with a gated entrance, is inhabited by orphans who happily live together as one big family, cared for by their “Mama,” Isabella. Although they must take tests every day, the children are free to spend their time as they see fit, usually playing outside, as long as they do not venture too far from the orphanage—a rule they are expected to follow at all times. However, all good things must come to an end, as a child is adopted and sent to live with their new family every few months, never to be heard from again.

The three oldest siblings, on the other hand, have their doubts about what is going on at the orphanage, and they are about to discover the cruel fate that awaits the children at Grace Field, including the twisted nature of their beloved Mama.

86 Eighty-Six

Japanese Title: – | Studio: A-1 Pictures| Episodes: 2 Parts (11+12 Episodes) + 1 Special Episode

The Republic of San Magnolia claims that its ongoing war against the Giadian Empire has resulted in no casualties, but this is merely propaganda. While the Republic’s eighty-five sectors’ silver-haired Alba live safely behind protective walls, those of different appearances are interned in a secret eighty-sixth faction. They are known as the Eighty-Six in the military and are forced to fight against the Empire’s autonomous Legion under the command of the Republican “Handlers.”

Vladilena Milizé has been assigned to the Spearhead squadron as their new Handler. She continues to fight against their inhumane discrimination despite being shunned by her peers for being a fellow Eighty-Six supporter. The Spearhead squadron is led by Captain Shinei Nouzen. He is well-known for being the sole survivor of every squadron he has served in, and he insists on carrying the names and wishes of his fallen comrades. When the fates of these two young souls collide, will it ignite the spark that lights their path to salvation, or will they burn in the flames of despair?

Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign

Japanese Title: Owari no Seraph | Studio: Wit Studio| Episodes: 2 Seasons (12+12 Episodes)

With the appearance of a mysterious virus that kills everyone over the age of 13, humanity is enslaved by previously hidden, power-hungry vampires who emerge with the promise of protecting the survivors in exchange for blood donations.

Yuuichirou and Mikaela Hyakuya, two young boys kidnapped from an orphanage, are among the survivors, along with other children they consider family. Mikaela, fed up with being treated like livestock under the vampires’ cruel reign, devises a defiant escape plan that ultimately fails. Yuuichirou, the only survivor, is discovered by the Moon Demon Company, a military unit dedicated to the abolition of vampires in Japan.

Yuuichirou, now a member of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army, is determined to exact vengeance on the creatures who slaughtered his family, but at what cost?

Owari no Seraph is a post-apocalyptic supernatural shounen anime that follows a young man’s quest for vengeance while also fighting for friendship and loyalty against seemingly insurmountable odds.

Vinland Saga

Japanese Title: – | Studio: Wit Studio| Episodes: 1 Season (24 Episodes)

Thorfinn grew up hearing stories about old sailors who had traveled the seas and arrived in the legendary land of Vinland. It’s said to be warm and fertile, with no need for fighting—a far cry from the frozen village in Iceland where he was born, and certainly not his current life as a mercenary. His new home is war. Despite the fact that his father once told him, “Nobody can accuse you of having enemies. There is no one it is acceptable to hurt “Thorfinn realized as he grew that nothing could be further from the truth.

With each passing year, the war between England and Denmark worsens. Death has become the norm, and the Viking mercenaries are relishing it. Allying with either side will result in a massive shift in the balance of power, and the Vikings are content to make a name for themselves and take whatever spoils they can. Thorfinn must exact his revenge on Askeladd, the man who murdered his father, in the midst of the chaos. The only paradise for the Vikings appears to be the ongoing era of war and death.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

Japanese Title: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch| Studio: Sunrise| Episodes: 2 Seasons (25+25 Episodes) + 4 Movies + 28 Specials

The Holy Empire of Britannia is establishing itself as a dominant military nation in 2010, beginning with the conquest of Japan. After being renamed Area 11 following its swift defeat, Japan has seen significant resistance against these tyrants in an attempt to regain independence.

Lelouch Lamperouge, a Britannian student, is caught in the crossfire between the Britannian and Area 11 rebel armed forces. He escapes, however, thanks to the timely appearance of a mysterious girl named C.C., who bestows Geass, the “Power of Kings,” on him. Recognizing the vast potential of his newfound “power of absolute obedience,” Lelouch embarks on a perilous journey as the masked vigilante Zero, leading a merciless onslaught against Britannia in order to exact final vengeance.

Gurren Lagann

Japanese Title: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann| Studio: Gainax| Episodes: 1 Season (27 Episodes) + 2 Movies + 1OVA + 1 Special

Simon and Kamina grew up in a deep, underground village hidden beneath the fabled surface. Kamina is a free-spirited loose cannon determined to make a name for himself, whereas Simon is a timid young boy with few ambitions. Simon discovers a mysterious object while excavating the earth one day, which turns out to be the ignition key to an ancient artifact of war, which the duo names Lagann. Simon and Kamina use their new weapon to repel a surprise attack from the surface, with the assistance of Yoko Littner, a hot-blooded redhead with a massive gun that roams the world above.

Following the battle, the sky is now visible, prompting Simon and Kamina to embark on a journey with Yoko to explore the surface wastelands. Soon after, they join the fight against the “Beastmen,” humanoid creatures who terrorize the surviving humans in powerful robots known as “Gunmen.” Although they face some challenges and setbacks, the trio bravely fights these new enemies alongside other survivors to reclaim the surface, while slowly unraveling a galaxy-sized mystery.

Ranking of Kings

Japanese Title: Ousama Ranking| Studio: Wit Studio| Episodes: 1 Season (23)

The kingdom’s people look down on the young Prince Bojji, who cannot hear or speak. They mock him as “The Useless Prince” and mock his supposed folly.

However, while Bojji is not physically strong, he is not weak in the heart. When he has a chance encounter with a shadow creature, which should have traumatized him, he believes he has found a friend among those who only choose to notice his flaws. He begins meeting with Kage, the shadow, on a regular basis, and the otherwise abrasive creature begins to warm up to him.

Kage and Bojji’s unlikely friendship lays the groundwork for the prince’s journey, one in which he plans to overcome his fears and insecurities. Despite the constant mockery he receives, Bojji resolves to become the best king he can be.

So these were some of the best anime that you should watch if you like Attack on Titan. Let us know what’s your favorite anime from this list in the comments below!

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