Attack on Titan is one of those anime series that had a significant impact on the anime community. Character development is deep and complex. Each character in the series has their own set of motivations and goals, and their interactions with one another drive much of the plot. Over the course of the series, the characters experience significant personal growth and change, and their relationships with one another are a major focus of the plot.
If you like Attack on Titan, you’re probably looking for more anime with a similar level of intensity or epic battles. So, if you liked Attack on Titan, here are some anime recommendations for you to check out!
Best Anime Like Attack on Titan
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Japanese Title: Koutetsujou no Kabaneri | Studio: Wit Studio | Episodes: 12
When horrific creatures emerge from a mysterious virus, ripping through human flesh to satisfy their insatiable appetite, the world is in the midst of the industrial revolution. Killing these “Kabane” beings requires destroying their steel-coated hearts. If one of these monsters bites the victim, the victim will be doomed to a fate worse than death, as the fallen will rise again to join the ranks of the undead.
Only the most fortified civilizations have survived this upheaval, such as Hinomoto, where mankind has constructed a massive wall to protect itself from the endless hordes of Kabane. Only heavily armoured trains serviced and built by young men like Ikoma can enter these massive fortresses. Ikoma looks forward to the day when he will be able to fight with his new invention, which he believes will easily pierce Kabane’s hearts. He has no idea, however, that his chance will arrive much sooner than he expected…
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Japanese Title: – | Studio: Bones | Episodes: 64
Following the failure of a horrifying alchemy experiment in the Elric household, brothers Edward and Alphonse are thrust into a terrifying new reality. The boys attempted to resurrect their recently deceased mother despite the alchemical principle that forbids human transmutation. Instead, Alphonse’s body disintegrated, while Edward sacrificed a leg and then an arm to keep Alphonse’s soul in the physical realm by binding it to a massive suit of armour.
Pinako Rockbell and her granddaughter Winry arrive to help the brothers. Winry, a biomechanical engineering prodigy, creates prosthetic limbs for Edward out of “automail,” a tough, versatile metal used in robots and combat armour. 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 rises to prominence as an alchemist and earns the moniker “Fullmetal,” the boys’ adventure draws them into a growing conspiracy that threatens the fate of the world.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a classic anime that follows two brothers on a quest to find the Philosopher’s Stone and restore their bodies after a failed alchemy experiment. This anime is similar to Attack on Titan in terms of adventure and high-stakes battles, but it focuses 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, which is surrounded by a forest and has a gated entrance, is home to orphans who happily live together as one big family under the care of 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 stray too far from the orphanage—a rule they must follow at all times. However, all good things must come to an end, and every few months, a child is adopted and sent to live with their new family, never to be heard from again.
The three oldest siblings, on the other hand, are suspicious of 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 conflict with the Giadian Empire has resulted in no casualties, but this is simply propaganda. While the silver-haired Alba of the Republic’s eighty-five sectors live safely behind protective walls, those of different appearances are interned in a secret eighty-sixth faction. In the military, they are known as the Eighty-Six, and they are forced to fight against the Empire’s autonomous Legion, which is led by the Republican “Handlers.”
As the Spearhead squadron’s new Handler, Vladilena Milizé has been assigned. Despite being shunned by her peers for being a fellow Eighty-Six supporter, she continues to fight against their inhumane discrimination. Captain Shinei Nouzen commands the Spearhead squadron. He is well-known for being the sole survivor of each squadron in which he has served, and he insists on carrying the names and wishes of his fallen comrades with him. Will the collision of these two young souls ignite the spark that lights their path to salvation, or will they perish 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)
After a mysterious virus 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.
Two young boys kidnapped from an orphanage, Yuuichirou and Mikaela Hyakuya, are among the survivors, along with other children they consider family. Mikaela, tired of being treated like livestock by the vampires, devises a defiant escape plan that ultimately fails. The Moon Demon Company, a military unit dedicated to the abolition of vampires in Japan, discovers Yuuichirou, the only survivor.
Yuuichirou, now a member of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army, is adamant about exacting vengeance on the creatures who slaughtered his family, but at what cost?
Owari no Seraph is a post-apocalyptic supernatural shounen anime about a young man seeking 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 crossed the seas and arrived in Vinland, the legendary land. It’s said to be warm and fertile, with no need for fighting—a far cry from his birth village in Iceland, and certainly not his current life as a mercenary. War is his new home. Despite the fact that his father once told him, “No one can accuse you of having enemies. “There is no one to whom it is acceptable to cause harm,” Thorfinn realised as he grew.
The war between England and Denmark worsens with each passing year. The Viking mercenaries are relishing the fact that death has become the norm. The Vikings are content to make a name for themselves and take whatever spoils they can by allying with either side. In the midst of the chaos, Thorfinn must exact his revenge on Askeladd, the man who murdered his father. The Vikings’ only paradise 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
Beginning with the conquest of Japan in 2010, the Holy Empire of Britannia is establishing itself as a dominant military nation. Following its swift defeat, Japan was renamed Area 11, and it has seen significant resistance against these tyrants in an attempt to regain independence.
A Britannian student, Lelouch Lamperouge, is caught in the crossfire between the Britannian and Area 11 rebel armed forces. However, he escapes 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 newly discovered “power of absolute obedience,” Lelouch sets out on a perilous journey as the masked vigilante Zero, leading a merciless onslaught against Britannia in order to exact ultimate vengeance.
Gurren Lagann
Japanese Title: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann| Studio: Gainax| Episodes: 1 Season (27 Episodes) + 2 Movies + 1OVA + 1 Special
Simon and Kamina were raised in a deep, underground village beneath the legendary surface. Kamina is a free-spirited loose cannon determined to make his mark, whereas Simon is a timid young boy with few ambitions. One day while excavating the earth, Simon discovers a mysterious object that turns out to be the ignition key to an ancient artefact of war, which the duo names Lagann. With the help of Yoko Littner, a hot-blooded redhead with a massive gun who roams the world above, Simon and Kamina use their new weapon to repel a surprise attack from the surface.
The sky is now visible after the battle, prompting Simon and Kamina to set out with Yoko to explore the surface wastelands. Soon after, they join the fight against the “Beastmen,” humanoid creatures in powerful robots known as “Gunmen” who terrorise the surviving humans. Despite some difficulties and setbacks, the trio fights bravely alongside other survivors to reclaim the surface while slowly unravelling a galaxy-sized mystery.
Ranking of Kings
Japanese Title: Ousama Ranking| Studio: Wit Studio| Episodes: 1 Season (23)
The people of the kingdom look down on the young Prince Bojji, who cannot hear or speak. They make fun of him as “The Useless Prince” and his supposed folly.
Bojji, on the other hand, is not weak in the heart, despite his lack of physical strength. He believes he has found a friend among those who only choose to notice his flaws after a chance encounter with a shadow creature that should have traumatised him. He starts meeting with Kage, the shadow, on a regular basis, and the normally abrasive creature grows fond of him.
The unlikely friendship of Kage and Bojji lays the groundwork for the prince’s journey, one in which he plans to overcome his fears and insecurities. Despite the constant ridicule, Bojji resolves to be the best king he can be.
So those are some of the best anime to watch if you enjoy Attack on Titan. Let us know in the comments what your favourite anime is from this list!