(2021) Top 15 Best Anime Like Attack on Titan (AOT) of all time

Last updated on January 28th, 2022 at 06:16 pm

Attack on Titan is one of the current popular action-packed franchises mixed with the elements of horror and dark fantasy. Though the series is gradually moving towards its conclusion, the hype for it hasn’t disappeared. Hajime Isayama is the writer and illustrator of this series. And since September 2009, it started serializing in Kodansha’s monthly Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine. Moreover, the series has a total of 34 volumes and 4 seasons of anime series. The franchise even has two live-action films besides its 8 OVAs.

The story begins with a world where humans live inside cities, and huge walls surround these cities. These walls protect against the gigantic man-eating humanoids known as Titans, and this has been the case for a long time. But everything changed when a Titan broke the protagonist’s hometown’s city wall, and his mother, along with the people of the city, died at the hands of the titans.

From that day, Eren Yeager, the protagonist of the series, and his friends vowed to destroy every Titan. While on his quest to exert revenge on them, he meets new people and learns the truth behind the titans. And him having the power of a titan. But is that all the truth that eyes see? Moreover, following one’s ideology often turns someone from being a hero to the antagonist of the series. So while maintaining the excitement, let’s know the Top 15 Best Anime Like Attack on Titan.

Top 15 Best Anime Like Attack on Titan –

15. Gantz –

Oftentimes we have thoughts like our life is worse but is it that so? Then meet Kei Kurono, who gets trapped in a game-like setting where his life is not even under his control. He is continuously tested for his skills, morals, and even his will to survive. Not only he has to fight robotic monsters but also dangerous green aliens to ensure his survival.

– a) Similarities with Attack on Titan –

Set once again in a dark fantasy world with horror and gore and the protagonist has to crush his enemy in his every mission and face powerful enemies. Besides the various range of characters and despair, the characters seem mortal as no one is truly safe in this world.

The story arcs are unpredictable, and the characters have great powers but with little understanding. Readers are compelled to understand the motif of those powers.

– b) Total no. of Episodes – 13

– c) Where to Watch – Crunchyroll

14. Black Bullet –

The world of this series is plagued by a parasitic virus known as “Gastrea“, which turns humans into monsters by infecting them. And to counter them, the job is handed over to “Cursed Children“, officially known as Initiators. Promoters are then assigned to these Initiators to guide and protect them. The story follows Enju Aihara, an Initiator, and Satomi Rentaro, a Promoter.

– a) Similarities with Attack on Titan –

The story focuses on the outside threats called Gastrea that can make humanity go extinct anytime. The main character beliefs in “a better world for everyone” and fights the monsters to make it true.

Besides being set in a post-apocalyptic world, walls surround the cities, which keeps the enemies from getting in.

– b) Total no. of Episodes – 13

– c) Where to Watch – Crunchyroll

13. Kabenari of The Iron Fortress –

The plot of this franchise begins with the introduction of gruesome monsters known as “Kabane” and has a voracious appetite. And these monsters can only be crushed by destroying their steel-coated hearts. Meet Ikoma, who has created a deadly weapon and wishes to fight against them. But what happens when his wish is suddenly granted?

– a) Similarities with Attack on Titan –

The cities are fortified, and the island of Himomoto is heavily protected by massive walls. Very similar to the plot of Attack of Titan.

Ikoma uses an anti-kabana weapon called Tsuranuki Zutsu, similar to 3D Maneuver Gear. Also, one of the main characters is infected, which makes them more powerful than ordinary humans.

– b) Total no. of Episodes – 12

– c) Where to Watch – Crunchyroll

12. God Eater –

The story is set in a futuristic world where humanity is on the brink of extinction due to the emergence of man-eating monsters called “Aragami“. And it is up to the special humans called “God Eaters” to save the human race by using “God Arc“, the only weapon capable of crushing those monsters.

– a) Similarities with Attack on Titan –

Protagonist Lenka wants to save everyone he meets, and after his loss of someone close, he gets further motivated to never lose anyone.

Man-eating monsters can only be overpowered by special weapons, and humanity is protected by walls. The protagonist fights to make the world a better place for everyone to live and has two close friends.

– b) Total no. of Episodes – 13

– c) Where to Watch – Crunchyroll

11. Ajin –

New immortal human species have been discovered and termed Ajin. But due to little information on them and being indestructible, they are labelled as a threat. And what happens when suddenly Kei Nagai returns as an Ajin after surviving a fatal accident. Follow him as he tries to survive from the entire world while discovering his fellow Ajins may be closer than he thinks.

– a) Similarities with Attack on Titan –

Protagonist Kei is on the run from the government for being a threat to humankind. Confident and driven by passion in any situation.

Contains dark fantasy along with gore. Enemies are extremely powerful and have the ability to regenerate. Suspenseful arcs and actions.

– b) Total no. of Episodes – 13

– c) Where to Watch – Crunchyroll

10. Owari no Seraph –

The story follows Yuuichirou Hyakuya in a post-apocalyptic world where he escapes from the clutches of the vampires. Later, he gets saved by the Moon Demon Company and ends up joining them. Now, he is part of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army and wishes to eliminate all the vampires to exert revenge for his family’s death. But what happens when he finds out his one family member is part of the vampire organization?

– a) Similarities with Attack on Titan –

The plot is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans are on the verge of extinction after a mysterious virus destroy everyone. The protagonist has a tragic past where his family gets wrecked by the vampires.

There are conflicts between humans and vampires. And humans of the Imperial Demon Army wield special weapons to crush vampires.

– b) Total no. of Episodes – 12

– c) Where to Watch – Crunchyroll

9. Akame ga Kill –

Have you ever thought of joining a band of assassins? Meet Tatsumi, a naive boy, who ends up joining the Night Raid, the assassination branch of the Revolutionary Army, after persuaded by their ideology and their resolve. But the life of an assassin is not a simple one; it’s full of death, foes, and powerful weapons.

– a) Similarities with Attack on Titan –

Instead of titans, it is the humans, i.e., the corrupted government is the main threat. Not only it is full of action, blood, and gore, but it will also make you cry.

The main character fights to protect his city and, along with his friends, wants to end all the corruption.

– b) Total no. of Episodes – 24

– c) Where to Watch – Crunchyroll

8. Claymore –

– a) Similarities with Attack on Titan –

Instead of titans, it is the humans, i.e., the corrupted government is the main threat. Not only it is full of action, blood, and gore, but it will also make you cry.

The main character fights to protect his city and, along with his friends, wants to end all the corruption.

– b) Total no. of Episodes – 24

– c) Where to Watch – Crunchyroll

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7. D. Gray-man –

The story follows Alan Walker, who gets sent back to the Black Order to become an official exorcist and to stop the story’s villain, Millennium Earl. The villain creates mechanical weapons called Akuma, where he traps the souls of humans, and the only way to exorcise them is using the Anti-Akuma weapon called Innocence. Now, it’s up to Alan and his friends to stop the destruction of the world.

– a) Similarities with Attack on Titan –

Humans live in constant fear of demons and also in conflict with them. Has the elements of action and adventure.

The protagonist is a young man who exorcises these demons or Akuma and has a tragic past, i.e., lost their loved ones. It also has a special power.

– b) Total no. of Episodes – 103

– c) Where to Watch – Crunchyroll

6. Fullmetal Alchemist –

The story revolves around Edward Elric and his brother, who tries to resurrect their dead mother back to life, but Edward ends up losing his younger brother as well as both of his limbs. Later, he binds his brother’s soul to a suit of armour and goes on a journey to obtain the rumoured Philosopher’s Stone. But soon gets entangled in a series of battles.

– a) Similarities with Attack on Titan –

There is military corruption, and the truth behind the mysteries gets unveiled. Several attempts of genocides.

Edward lost his mother and fights against near-immortal opponents, Homunculi. The main characters are loud and outward in nature.

– b) Total no. of Episodes – 51

– c) Where to Watch – Crunchyroll

5. Neon Genesis Evangelion –

The story follows a 14-year old Shinji Ikari whose normal life gets upside down after a chance meeting with his father in years. Now, he must pilot Evangelion Unit-01, a giant machine built to defeat angels who threaten Earth, with the fate of humanity on him. He must fulfil his new destiny, all the while making new acquaintances.

– a) Similarities with Attack on Titan –

The protagonist is psychotically traumatized and has the rare ability to use the powers of his enemies due to some unknown circumstances. There is a constant war between the Evas and Angels.

The main character wants to save the world, and in this series, nothing goes according to the plan. Moreover, the world outside Tokyo-3 is inhabited.

– b) Total no. of Episodes – 26

– c) Where to Watch – Crunchyroll

4. Parasyte – the maxim –

Parasitic aliens suddenly invaded the Earth without anyone knowing and have the ability to fully control their host and morph into a variety of forms. Meet Shinichi Izumi, who also gets attacked by a said parasite, but due to unforeseen circumstances, it ends up in his right hand. Later, the two of them teams up against hostile parasites that want to eradicate them.

– a) Similarities with Attack on Titan –

There is a constant threat of humanity from the parasitic hosts among them. The protagonist must team up with the parasitic alien to defeat other hostile parasites.

The hostile parasites eat humans to stay alive, and the series has lots of action. The main character can also morph his right hand into weapons by thought.

– b) Total no. of Episodes – 24

– c) Where to Watch – Crunchyroll

3. Hellsing Ultimate –

The title of this series refers to an organization named Hellsing, which is responsible for destroying any supernatural forces that pose a threat to humanity. And the head of this group is Integra, and her ultimate weapon is a vampire named Alucard. Alucard, together with his vampire servant Sera must battle against both monsters and humans alike.

– a) Similarities with Attack on Titan –

The protagonist is one of the supernatural forces but defeats them if they pose a threat to humanity or Hellsing. Lots of action, blood, and betrayal.

– b) Total no. of Episodes – 10 (OVA)

– c) Where to Watch – Crunchyroll

2. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann –

The story begins with two boys named Simon and Kamina, who lives in an underground village hidden from the surface. One day, Simon stumbles upon an ancient key to a powerful weapon and names it Lagann. Now, the two must battle against the humanoid creatures called Beastmen, who terrorize the surface in robots known as Gunmen.

– a) Similarities with Attack on Titan –

One of the main characters, Kamina, believes in something greater and hopes to defeat the Beastmen for a better world.

The plot is set in a world where the remaining population of humans is constantly attacked, and the humans hide underground for protection.

– b) Total no. of Episodes – 27

– c) Where to Watch – Crunchyroll

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1. Tokyo Ghoul –

The story is set in Tokyo where bloodthirsty man-eating Ghouls exist alongside humans. If that is not all they can even take the form of a human and blend in society. The protagonist of this series is Kaneki Ken, a normal average boy, who is attracted to Rize Kimishiro. But unfortunately, he ends up knowing her truth, and in the world of ghouls. Now he must tread carefully as a human-ghoul hybrid in both societies.

– a) Similarities with Attack on Titan –

The theme of this series is action-oriented, dark fantasy, blood, and gore. There is also the survival of humanity by fighting against ghouls.

The protagonist begins his life as a weak human but gradually gained unique powers and gets stronger. The main character is threatened by both ghouls and humans alike.

– b) Total no. of Episodes – 12

– c) Where to Watch – Crunchyroll

And the post concludes here. These are the Top 15 Animes similar to the Attack on Titan series with their total episode count and watch sources. Let us know your thoughts down below in the comment section. We will be back with more posts like this. Till then stay tuned and hyped.

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