Despite humanity’s struggle for survival, the protagonist gains the power to harness their enemies’ abilities against them. This military-themed story is the essence of Kaiju No.
Following the immense success of its manga, the anime adaptation of Kaiju No. 8 has gained widespread acclaim and popularity among viewers worldwide. It is only a matter of time before a live-action version of Kaiju No. 8 is produced. However, my focus is not on that; I aim to discuss other anime similar to Kaiju No. 8 that you may enjoy watching.
Without any more delay, let’s now explore the list of anime similar to Kaiju No. 8.
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
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The transformation of humans into flesh-eating creatures known as kabane as a result of a mysterious virus has prompted the construction of massive walls to shield humanity from their attacks.
The sole method for destroying kabane(s) is by puncturing their steel-plated hearts, which is why heavily armored trains have been built for this purpose. As a technician responsible for maintaining these trains, Ikoma longs to join the battle against the kabane using his latest invention. Surprisingly, fate fulfills his wish sooner than he anticipated.
9. Book Review: Solo Leveling
A portal containing mystical creatures from various dimensions emerged on Earth ten years ago. Simultaneously, a handful of humans were bestowed with extraordinary powers to combat these beasts. These individuals are classified from S, the most powerful, to E, the least powerful rank.
Sung Jiwoo, the main character in this anime, is known as the weakest hunter in the world. After a close brush with death, he is given a second chance at life. However, he is now tasked with intense training by an unknown force in order to become the most powerful hunter ever.
Fire Force
Despite the ongoing issue of human combustion, humanity has found a way to adapt. The initial victims of this phenomenon are known as infernals, but subsequent generations have learned to control the flames without losing their humanity.
Fire Force, a special unit comprised of pyrokinetics, was created to extinguish these infernals. Shinra Kusakabe, a third-generation pyrokinetic, becomes a member of the Special Fire Force Company 8 in order to protect the public and fulfill his dream of becoming a hero.
7. Chainsaw Man
From a young age, Denji was forced to become a devil hunter in order to pay off his deceased father’s debt. His sole companion in this dangerous job was Pochita, the chainsaw devil.
After betraying Denji and causing his death, the debtor (yakuza) is eventually defeated. In a desperate attempt to save Denji, Pochita merges with him, giving rise to the powerful being known as Chainsaw Man. This is when Makima, a beloved character, appears and gains control over Denji by offering him food, a luxury that was previously unattainable for the newly-formed hybrid.
Bleach
Ichigo Kurosaki possesses the ability to see souls. He resides with his siblings and his father, who operates a clinic. Unexpectedly, a soul reaper named Rukia Kuchihki enters his room one day, causing him to be taken aback and reject the notion of their existence.
However, when his family is targeted by a corrupt being known as Hollow, Ichigo instinctively fights back. In the midst of the battle, Rukia unintentionally transfers all of her powers to Ichigo, granting him the abilities of a soul reaper and setting off a series of unfortunate events.
5. World Trigger
The enigmatic creatures known as ‘Neighbors’ launch an invasion on Mikaido City when a portal to another dimension suddenly appears on Earth. In response, the Border Defence Agency is formed and equipped with ‘Triggers,’ special weapons designed to combat the Neighbors.
Osamu Mikumo is one of the many Border trainees. While attempting to assist Yuuma Kuga, a new transfer student, they were ambushed by a Neighbor. However, Kuga swiftly defeated the attacker, exposing himself as a humanoid Neighbor.
4Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign
The vampires have emerged from secrecy following the decimation of 90% of humanity by a mysterious virus, which spared only children 13 years old and younger. In exchange for their blood, these creatures who survive on it pledge to safeguard the remaining human population.
Despite planning to escape with his fellow orphans from the Hyakuya orphanage, only Yuuichirou manages to survive. Fortunately, he is rescued by the Moon Demon Company, a group dedicated to eradicating vampires. Seeking revenge, Yuuichirou decides to join forces with the company.
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Parasyte: The Maxim
Shinichi Izumi was unexpectedly assaulted by a parasitic alien while attempting to sleep and listen to music. However, Izumi managed to prevent the creature from penetrating his brain by digging into his skin.
However, the outcome was that the parasite gained control of the right arm. This resulted in a significant change in Izumi’s life, as he discovered that he was not the only host for the parasite. However, unlike him, the other hosts were not as naive.
Attack on Titan
After a century of peace, humanity’s only haven, protected by enormous walls, is breached by man-eating gigantic monsters known as Titans, forcing them to live within the safety of the walls.
Despite the constant threat of being eaten and digested by titans, humans continue to fight for survival. One such victim was Eren Yeager’s mother, whose tragic death only fueled Eren’s determination to become strong enough to defeat all titans. Alongside his friends Mikasa and Armin, Eren joins the Survey Corps in their mission to eliminate the titan threat.
1. Jujutsu Kaisen
Yuji Itadori joined the occult club because it allowed him the freedom to visit his grandfather at the hospital. Unfortunately, after his grandfather’s death, Yuji accidentally acquired a cursed object which set off a series of events that ultimately resulted in him becoming the host of Sukuna, the powerful Curse King.
Despite the usual protocol of removing such individuals, Saotru Gojo, a skilled jujutsu sorcerer, decided to make an exception and admit Yuji into Jujutsu High School in order to harness this power for the greater good.
Honorable Mentions:
If you have already watched all of the above, there are a few other anime similar to Kaiju No. 8 that you may want to consider.
- Blue Exorcist
- Black Clover
- Devilman Crybaby
- Demon Slayer
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