Since its release in 2020, Jujutsu Kaisen has captivated audiences with its high-intensity fights, humorous scenes, and distinctive characters. The second season, which aired from July 6 to December 28, 2023, covered two major arcs, “Hidden Inventory/Premature Death” and “Shibuya Incident.” It kept the audience on the edge of their seats. At the moment, there is no official release date for Season 3, but it is expected to arrive sometime in 2025. Well, while you wait for the new season, here’s a list of 7 anime that come with a vibe similar to Jujutsu Kaisen.
Best Anime Like Jujutsu Kaisen
1. Hell’s Paradise:
- MAL Rating: 8.13
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Theme: Gore, Historical, Samurai
Set in the Edo period, Hell’s Paradise follows a group of Japan’s most notorious criminals and their executioners sent to a mysterious island in pursuit of the elixir. The protagonist, Gabimaru the Hallow, is one such criminal. Driven by his desire to survive for his wife’s sake, he faces monsters, human-eating plants, and inhumane beings in his quest for the elixir.
Hell’s Paradise shares similarities with Jujutsu Kaisen, featuring similar art, a compelling storyline, intense fights, and deep mysteries.
2. Dororo:
- MAL Rating: 8.25
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Supernatural
- Theme: Historical, Mythology, Samurai
Dororo takes place during the Sengoku period in Japan. It’s the story of a young ronin, Hyakkimaru, who is on a quest to reclaim his body after his father sells him to demons in the pursuit of power and prosperity for himself and his lands. Now, Hyakkimaru must kill all 12 demons who took his body parts to reclaim what he has lost.
Dororo is a dark fantasy series that features several fight sequences and has amazing plot twists like Jujutsu Kaisen. Besides that, both series offer some tragic backstories that make them similar.
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3. Chainsaw Man:
- MAL Rating: 8.51
- Genre: Action, Fantasy
- Theme: Gore
The story follows Denji, a young man burdened by his father’s debt. Denji works as a devil hunter with his pet devil, Pochita, who is also a chainsaw devil. After the yakuza betrays and kills Denji, Pochita sacrifices himself and lends his devil powers to him. Denji is recruited by the Public Safety Devil Hunters, where he faces numerous devils.
The series explores serious themes like poverty, crime, and survival, combined with intense action and dark humour. Like “Jujutsu Kaisen”, “Chainsaw Man” is also full of blood, gore and dark humour.
4. Bleach:
- MAL Rating: 7.94
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Theme: Duty, Sacrifice
Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager, has the ability to see ghosts. An encounter with Rukia Kuchiki, a soul reaper, changes Kurosaki’s life forever. Through twists and turns Ichigo becomes a substitute Soul Reaper, taking on the duties of a Soul Reaper while uncovering the dark secrets of the Soul Society, the realm of the Soul Reapers.
Jujutsu Kaisen has the sorcerers, while Bleach has the Soul Reapers, who put their own lives in danger to fight the monsters who threaten humanity. Besides that, like Jujutsu Kaisen, Bleach also makes you emotional at some point with the tragedies.
5. Black Clover:
- MAL Rating: 8.14
- Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
- Theme: Perseverance, Friendship
Asta and Yuno are two orphans in a magic world. Yuno is a genius with exceptional magic abilities, while Asta is born without magic. They both dream to become ‘the Wizard King’, the highest magical authority in the Clover Kingdom. On their 15th birthday, Yuno receives a rare four-leaf clover grimoire, and Asta acquires a mysterious five-leaf clover grimoire with anti-magic powers.
There are many similarities between “Jujutsu Kaisen” and “Black Clover,” one of which is their protagonists. Despite their differences, Asta’s relentless determination mirrors Yuji’s.
6. Tokyo Ghoul:
- MAL Rating: 7.79
- Genre: Action, Horror, Suspense
- Theme: Gore, Psychological
Tokyo Ghoul is centred around Ken Kaneki, a college student who, after a deadly encounter with a ghoul, becomes half-ghoul himself and is forced into the world of ghouls. Struggling with his new identity, he meets Touka Kirishima, which leads to him joining the ghoul-run cafe Anteiku. There, he learns to control his ghoul side and to navigate through human-ghoul conflicts, within and outside. The series is filled with violent fights, gore, and torture that make it worth a watch for every JJK fan.
7. Parasyte: The Maxim
- MAL Rating: 8.33
- Genre: Action, Horror, Suspense, Sci-Fi
- Theme: Gore, Psychological
Parasyte: The Maxim follows Shinichi Izumi, a high school student whose life changes dramatically when a parasitic alien attempts to invade his body but could only merge with his right hand instead. As other parasites invade other human hosts, threatening humanity, Shinichi and his parasite, Migi, forms an alliance to combat the threat posed by parasites.
The series is filled with intense action, gore, unique villains, and deep character development, exploring themes such as human behavior and morality.
This concludes the list of 7 anime that Jujutsu Kaisen fans will likely enjoy while awaiting the third season. These shows offer a mix of dark and supernatural themes, compelling storylines, impressive fight sequences, and unique characters making them an excellent choice for Jujutsu Kaisen fans.
