With its high-intensity action, eccentric characters, and dark supernatural elements, Jujutsu Kaisen has enthralled anime fans since debuting in 2020. So, if you like Jujutsu Kaisen and you are looking for anime to binge that is similar to it, you might like these titles. Check them out!
List of 5 Anime to Watch If You Like Jujutsu Kaisen
Eager fans anticipating the next season or who have raced ahead in the manga can binge an excellent series capturing Jujutsu Kaisen’s unique appeal. These are 5 anime titles to watch:
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Noragami
- Release Date: January 5th, 2014
- Episodes: 25 Episodes, 2 Seasons
Released in 2014 by studio Bones, Noragami is a supernatural action fantasy series that follows Yato - an impoverished minor deity striving for recognition. With overlapping personality traits and themes of mystical battles, Noragami should captivate Jujutsu Kaisen fans.
Similarities to Jujutsu Kaisen:
- Supernatural battles
- Protagonists are comical yet powerful deities
- Both lead characters are deities battling evil spirits
- It is a blend of comedy and intense spirit battles
Chainsaw Man
- Release Date: October 12, 2022
- Episodes: 12 Episodes, 1 Season
Among 2022’s most hyped anime releases, Chainsaw Man centers on Denji, a down-and-out teen fused with his dog-demon companion. With dark tones, gore, and a lead character able to transform into a demon, Chainsaw Man has plenty to offer Jujutsu Kaisen fans.
Similarities to Jujutsu Kaisen
- Dark action fantasy led by a demon hunter
- Protagonist becomes human-demon hybrid
- Produced by MAPPA studio
- Has a dark tone and intense gory action
Demon Slayer
- Release Date: April 6th, 2019
- Episodes: 55 Episodes, 4 Seasons
Since airing in 2019, Demon Slayer has enjoyed massive popularity spanning seasons and a record-breaking film. It focuses on kindhearted Tanjiro who is pursuing the cure for his sister's demonic affliction. From fluid animation to intense sword battles against demons, Demon Slayer shares Jujutsu Kaisen’s entertainment value.
Similarities to Jujutsu Kaisen
- Blends action and supernatural themes
- Has supernatural battles
- Both have likable protagonists pursuing redeeming quests
- Beautiful fluid animation and choreography
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Blue Exorcist
- Release Date: April 17th, 2011
- Episodes: 39 Episodes, 3 Seasons
Upon learning his true heritage as the son of Satan, Rin Okumura hones his latent demonic abilities at True Cross Academy to battle evil spirits. With overlapping demonic-tinged worlds, eccentric leads, and themes of exorcism mastery, Blue Exorcist should captivate Jujutsu Kaisen fans.
Similarities to Jujutsu Kaisen
- Action fantasy revolving around exorcists
- The protagonist is Satan's son with demon powers
- Both have a supernatural world theme
- Both have themes of demonic possession and control
- It is a mix of comedy, action, and supernatural fantasy
Parasyte: The Maxim
- Release Date: October 9th, 2014
- Episodes: 24 Episodes, 1 Season
In a world with parasitic aliens infiltrating human hosts, Parasyte revolves around Shinichi Izumi’s forced symbiosis with a parasite occupying his right arm. With plenty of visceral gore and a complex lead character and monster dynamic, Parasyte appeals to Jujutsu Kaisen fans who enjoy its darker, more disturbing aspects.
Similarities to Jujutsu Kaisen
- Protagonist merges with parasitic monster
- It is a complex human-monster relationship
- It has dark disturbing tone
- It is a sci-fi horror series
- Similar human-monster dynamic
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With thrilling action, morally complex themes, and eccentric characters, these 5 anime series above capture elements that have made Jujutsu Kaisen so uniquely appealing. Which will you binge next?
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