Shingeki no Kyojin

At first glance it might seem stupid, but these two shows are directed by the same director, so they are at the same level exciting, entertaining and enjoyable. Also they are very memorable. 

report Recommended by maikuroPoni

Both got gore, if you like either one you would love the other one. both have got adventure mystery and fighting.  

report Recommended by Takach

Both series bring alot of human emotion into it and both will bitch slap you at moments when you thought hope was lost. 

report Recommended by _Iconic

A cold world. Some worlds are so damned, that those who haven't even passed high school feel the need to go out of their way to change the world. Death Note and Attack on Titan are no expectations, protagonists who understand the cold and dark world end up using what have their strength in a means to change the order of how things work.

Death Note having Light become a serial killer, in an attempt to become the 'God of the New World' by ridding evil from the earth. AOT having childhood friends: Eren, Mikasa, and Armin join the survey crops to slay all titans after Eren's mom died from a titan.

Both are great anime for the shounen demographic, with Death Note being a mystery psychological featuring mind games, AOT being and action-military featuring all-out carnage. Either way, a ton of 'the enemies' perish. read more 

report Recommended by NextUniverse

Both are darker and more serious shonen series that have focus on the psychology of their characters. 

report Recommended by BakerGuy

thriller, mystery, psychological

the main character is an anti- villain

and don't try to make assumptions about the plot progression...with twists and turns in the most unexpected places and times, making assumptions would just be a waste of time!!!

tip: the 1st season of SNK (AOT) is a little slow paced...so it will be better to get a little spoiled....

report Recommended by SOS_Brigade_2116

-Both remain faithful to their themes the entire way and don't fuck around
-Both are dark and visceral shows which provide experiences which are very rare in any medium

report Recommended by habitualLtaker

The suspense! Like hello?? 

report Recommended by CurveWasTaken

If you're looking for an action-packed anime with many fighting scenes, then go for Attack on Titan but if you're more into a battle of brains type, go for Deathnote. I have watched both of them. They are extremely good and undeniably worth watching but in my personal view, Deathnote is better.
 

report Recommended by huzifafox

Terra Formars addpermalink

(very)Generally speaking...
Both series are about humans against non-human-but-human-like-form of unknown enemies. 
Both have special forces.
Both have some kind of rocky development of an atmosphere: from the 'summer vacation'  to "all hell breaks loose".
No safety for any character.
 

report Recommended by CrazyCactus

They appear to at least be going for a similar tone in regards to their giant human killing entities that our main cast must face (Titans and the Bugs). Both of the creatures are sentient, have a fair deal of mystery around them and ruthlessly slaughter humans as if they were insignificant. A substantial gap in strength is portrayed between these giants and the humans of their respective series, depicting these humans as needing to go above and beyond, relentlessly prepare and bravely stare down their own deaths in order to face them. 

report Recommended by JVskunkape

Both show the fear of human in front of a species which are really too strong but humanity have to fight it for her survival. Characters can't escape to their dramatic future and feel the pain and the regrets. 

report Recommended by Meunry

the human race fighting against another species for their survival, and both their enemies are equally hideous, huge, and terrifying XD 
both have great action and suspense/thrill and gore ~also many death flags just warning you~ 

report Recommended by asu98ii

So, basically, both anime are about a bunch of weird disgusting bastards trying to kill humans. Prepare for a lot of mental damage brought by seing some of your favourite characters get killed. Some get eaten, some get torn to pieces...but the main character survives, so, I guess there is a bright side to it. 

report Recommended by shinjo_chan

There both nail biting heart racing action packed battles for survival against inhuman monsters , with a deeper underlying plot which makes you question who the real enemy's are.      

report Recommended by R-J-S-KING

They both have to do with other life forms that are more superior to humans. And they are both very bloodddyyy 

report Recommended by Watashi96

Two shows that give you brutal action scenes from beginning to end, both are not a great in their scripts, but pass great adrenaline to your viewer and have a plot wrapped in mysteries, even if they are sometimes pretentious and dumbs. 

report Recommended by Okamidori

Humanity on the brink of extinction? Check. 
Specially trained soldiers setting out to find humanity's salvation? Check. 
Giant, muscular, terrifying monsters killing every human they see? Check.
Badass battles between the monsters and the humans? Hell yeah!
 

report Recommended by Calherbie

both have the plot wrapped in an asymmetric war, creating apprehensive situations, and without fear of killing characters. 

report Recommended by CarabeirandoOs30

Made in Abyss addpermalink

Both are brutally gorey. They both use great soundtracks and character motivations to tug at the heart strings. Neither series is for the faint of heart. Both anime have excellent world building and setting. As much cruelty as beauty.  

report Recommended by CloudyAura

''Dark mysteries in fantasy settings'' if u are looking for something like this then try these. Besides,if u love the MCs being linked to the secrets of the mysteries then its all the more reason to try these 

report Recommended by yabuki-kun

Both of them are about a fantasy thing and mystery 

report Recommended by bts_army_otaku

Both of them have a main character who wants to become an explorer and can smile no matter what hardship they are faced with and can remain optimistic no matter what., and the place to be explored it's very dangerous and many explorers die on their journey.
Both of them have complex themes and dark aspects to them.
Both of them aren't afraid to show how cruel the world can be.
Both of them can be very psychological at points.
 

report Recommended by gangstabrainsick

-A main character who wants to become an explorer.
-the place to be explored it's very dangerous and many explorers die on their journey.
-both shows have a similar steampunk setting.
-both shows are dark.
-there are a lot of mysteries. 

report Recommended by gabrielloki

Both have a mysterious/adventure plot and involve fighting against the unknown. Both had a lot of hype during the year they aired. 

report Recommended by BestAnimeRanker

The characters want to uncover the mysteries of their world or nation. In Shingeki, they want to explore the outside world but cannot because of Titans. In Made in Abyss, they want to uncover the bottom of the abyss but it is not an easy task. There are dangers everywhere. They both have also special elite forces to who can handle the dangers. Both story are dark. Don't let the first few episodes of Made in Abyss fool you. It will get darker as you go further to the episodes. 

report Recommended by Half-MagePrince

Both series are dark.
Both characters want to achieve something.
Secrets and backstories are revealed later in the series. 
 

report Recommended by LeilaSP

- Very gore; 
- Relatively young cast
- Complex world building
- Very gore
- MC obsessed with the universe-specificity (Titan for Eren, The Abyss for Riko)
- A lot of blood
- Very gore 

report Recommended by Gorgos

- deep story
- similar "mystery"
- violent content
- beautiful art
- strange creatures (villains) 

report Recommended by Floodlight

Ao no Exorcist addpermalink

Both the main characters are almost very similar, they have the determination to become one of the best and strongest person there is. In both series they  possess unbelievable strength and power already or later on. They both are also similar since they have a path of solitude and basically not wanting to rely on others that much.  Another aspect about both series is that they both have a lot of Drama since the main characters have at least a lost a loved one.  Both are also really good Shounen and this one is mostly Seinen 'cause the characters are more matured for a lot of older teens and adults and this paired with lots of action and violence is what makes it stand out.
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report Recommended by MysticStrider

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In Ao no Exorcist, the enemies are demons. On the other hand, SNK despises Titans. Both main characters share the same fate of dealing with enemies which are responsible for killing their love ones and spoiler alert, they get to be like the enemies (Like Eren becoming half titan and Rin becoming half demon). In return, although their true identities became despicable for some they managed to escape execution and in exchange, they become weapons in order to save humanity and avenge their love ones. 

report Recommended by connielas

- Both main characters are pretty stubborn (imo - not much character development) + 
hot tempered 
- They both have something to fight for which is the sole reason that fuels them
- They both fight something that they hate yet they themselves are one
- They endanger a lot of people around them due to the fact of what they are

If you liked Ao No Exorcist, then you are going to love SNK.

Zero fan service, lack of romance, serious all the way and bad ass 3DMG skills? Hell yeah.  

report Recommended by 27lily

These two follow a very similar plotline with with alike characters. Except Ao No Exorcist is much lighter.
Rin fights demons when he himself is one; Eren fights Titans when he can become one. They both lose someone close to them and decide to start the fight. They both have people close to them that have better skills than them (Mikasa and Yuuki) that they want to stay close to because they're family. 

report Recommended by coastalruins

Very similar in a couple of ways
Kid(Rin, Slightly Yukio/ Eren)-Mysterious power that they themselves were unaware of
dad-knows of it and wants them to use it for good

^because of said, kid goes to court to decide if they live. they do and they use it for good.

then kid must fight another of there race whos much stronger (Female titan/Amaimon) 

report Recommended by Psyko

Perhaps the biggest difference between the two is the setting, but either than that they are REALLY similar, and here's why:

Similarities:

Main Character (MC):
+wants to avenge his dead parents
+pursues a nearly impossibble goal
+has a special power that he initially doesn't know about
+has an overprotective sibling, who is great in combat
+is often ridiculed by the people around him
+is willing to do anything to achieve his goal
+through his selfish actions hurts the people around him
+fights using a sword

Side characters:
Yukio = Mikasa (overprotective sibling, who is great in combat)
Shiemi = Armin (weak blond(e) (sorry Armin x'D), who actually comes useful in some situations)
Suguro(Bon) = Jean (the one who constantly get into fights with the MC)
Mephisto = Hanji (the one who wants to take MC's special ability and use it to fight for the good of humanity)
Shura = Levi (the one who agrees to train the MC, but won't hesitate to kill him if things go terribly wrong)

The plots are also pretty similar, since they focus on the MC trying to defeat the greatest threat to humanity.

Another similarity is the really epic battles.

And the pretty big and rather abundant plot-twists.

The biggest diffrences would be, as I mentioned, the setting and the general feel of the series. AnE has a more comedy feel to it, while SnK has a more solemn and intimidating aura.

And of course, the completely different way of fighting.

If/once you watch both, you can really see the similarities, and the more you think about it, the more you can find. read more 

report Recommended by BlueOla

- Both have main characters who desire to destroy the things that took away someone close to them (Titans, demons).
- Both main characters lost a parental figure which "triggered" their hatred.
- Both main characters are the things they desire to destroy.
- Both animes have a dark, underlying themes (though Blue Exorcist hides it better).
- Both animes have strong minor characters as well as the main. 

report Recommended by DoitsuItalia

Both main characters are what they want to exterminate. In fact, as they're both shonen protagonists, their personalities are really similar. Their dogged determination is key for becoming stronger and the course of the plot develops around all the difficulties they have to go through due to their goals while being what they are.

Same number of episodes, lots of epic action scenes, lots of drama, unique stories. Both totally recommended if you like these genres. 

report Recommended by katazuka

-Both MCs are the being that their against
-Both MCs start weak and becomes OP
-Both Uncovers that they are close to the enemy in a way
-Battles involve risking their lives
-Both MCs are OP but can't control their power very well
-Both MCs have powers they can't reveal to anyone
-Both stories have F***ed up Government 

report Recommended by juststrech

Similarities:
 Both main characters work hard for their dreams and are very stubborn

Revenge for their families

Has special abilities that the MCs does not know about inside them

Fights that involves swords

Weak MCs in the opening 

report Recommended by Yuukinaa

Gantz addpermalink

If you take away Gantz's fondness of boobs/nudity/twisted humour, the death games between humans and creatures that crush men like insects - not even the respective main characters being safe - makes Gantz & Shingeki one and the same. The despair the cast convey when confronted with the terror of a threat beyond human understanding sticks the two together like glue. 

There's very little out there that can make people feel the same sense of dread as its characters do, whether on page or screen. The casts of the two are forced into 'do or die' confrontations with freaky creatures, knowing either it or themselves will die, and the bloodshed that results is a matter of inevitability.

...However, these were both aired on TV. Since the respective manga series never pandered to the faint of heart with their gory/brutal death scenes and general violence, there HAD TO BE censorship. In the case of Gantz, content from episodes had to be held back until the DVD releases and it didn't get the best of adaptations. In the case of Shingeki, so far there's been a 'cut away from death-shot' policy. Just pointing this out since the shock value is obviously drained by censorship. read more 

report Recommended by AironicallyHuman

Battles against bizarre enemies that initially seem straightforward to defeat, but turn out to be extremely dangerous and unpredictable.

Other similarities: tons of characters dying, characters losing hope when facing an overwhelmingly powerful enemy.

Differences: Gantz has a much slower pace than SnK. The characters in Gantz are 'normal' people instead of soldiers. Gantz has much more sexual content. 

report Recommended by VVayfarer

A team of humans must work together to defeat dangerous enemies who are much larger and more powerful. The humans have advanced technology to help them fight. There are many life or death situations and there is a lot of violence. 

report Recommended by Jackson_H

There's this sense of violence present in both Gantz and Shingeki no Kyojin that I find similar. In both series, they involve a group of humans who must fight for survival against monsters like they have never faced before. These monsters tests their abilities for survival and puts their lives at jeopardy on many various occasions.

Obviously, there is a lot of violence in both series as blood is spilled from the action. The monsters themselves in both series seeks to kill the characters where they show no mercy. On the other hand, there's the main characters who struggles for survival but are determined to survive, especially the main male protagonists.

Both series have a dark tone where death is common and often ends in a brutal way. read more 

report Recommended by Stark700

Both anime will put the hair on your nuts. There is outstanding action in both series, although Shingeki has a better soundtrack. There are amazing characters in both series. Both series also love to kill off people. 

report Recommended by thereisonlyone

Both series have a easy to follow history with tons of violence. Special for kids. 

report Recommended by monntauk

The show has that similar feeling of desperation that you get from watching SnK. Both featured normal people fighting against immensely overpowered enemies. Brutal and cruel scenes also exists in abundance throughout both series, although Gantz is somewhat darker and shows many more ugly sides of humanity. If you are looking for lots of bloody action and brutality (and profanity) this is the show for you. 

report Recommended by styferion

Very similar to Gantz. Although the anime finishes before more interesting things are introduced, it was still very similar to the Manga.
Gantz has a dark story where mostly people die, monsters, giants are introduced for the characters to kill and survive. 

If you have watched Shingeki No Kyojin i strongly recommend you watch/read Gantz!! 
Why? I have re-watched/ reread still (ongoing Manga) the series. You will find this Manga to be better or equal to this show. It can be a bit sexual but obviously no one minds that !! ;) 

report Recommended by RedDigger

- People fighting stronger creatures in order to survive
- Bloody & Gore
- Many people die each battle
 

report Recommended by khangsk

Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu addpermalink

- Some sort of species threatens the human race
- Characters are well developed
- Main character is some how involved with the species he hates 
- Main character gets all bad ass after a dramatic death 
- Main character seeks revenge 

report Recommended by smiler94ks

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Humanity is in trouble.
Everything hits the fan several times.
Male protagonist has ability to save the day in some regards.
Lots of "Learning about the enemy".
Terror and gore common. 

report Recommended by finalchance531

-Both are pretty gory.
-Both have very real, intense scenes that emphasize the fear of the characters.
-Both have 'monsters' that you want to know more about.
-Both show humanity fighting these 'monsters' for survival.
-Both MC's have similar motives for fighting.
I think if you enjoyed one, you would enjoy the other. 

report Recommended by Shanayaaa

Both anime feature a good amount of violence and disturbing imagery as well as  a lot of themes about humanity and the characters fighting for it. They intrigue you by making you want to find out more about the monsters they star and then just when you think that you've figured it out they flip it on its head and change how the monsters can and/or do act. The level of threat that both anime manage to build is very real and the when the intense scenes come, BOY are they intense. Neither show holds back on what they will and won't throw at you. On top of similar themes, the main character and his motives for fighting these creatures are also somewhat the same as are certain mysteries in the show - so go ahead and check it out! read more 

report Recommended by Ziggy05

Both anime involve powerful alien-like creatures that have a directive to kill humans. MC can use these powers to fight back. The moral dilemma "am i turning into a monster" is very present in too. 
Gory brutal action with a fine dramatic story in a different setting. 

report Recommended by MCMXCIII

Both focus on the conflict between humans and some kind of 'other' being with an underlining exploration of what it means to be human. Gritty art in both with some gore.  

report Recommended by helencs

Both have leads that have the same powers/abilities as the enemy
Both leads become more powerful after being in the verge of death
Both are horrifying and creepy
Both have leads fighting to save humanity from a mysterious enemy
Both have enemies that eat humans for no reason
Kiseijuu like shingeki no kyojin are beautiful done anime with heartwarming scenes and memorable characters that you will remember and grow to love these are truly one of the best anime I have ever seen 

report Recommended by shirogasai12

In both anime, a dangerous creature threatens humanity and the main character somehow gets hold or becomes a part of the group that threatens humanity however with his naive rightousness and sense of justice, he finds a way to use the creature to fight it’s own kind. 

report Recommended by gangstabrainsick

I feel like attack on titan is a shounen take on Parasyte, or vice-versa, so if you'd like to see a more seinen approach to a monster/ action/ thriller series, then Parasyte is a must watch.
They both tackle the core concept of, "what makes someone a monster" and if you enjoy that psychological aspect of attack on titan, and how that moves Erens character and shapes his development, I can garantee that you will like Parasyte, as this concept is the key theme used to show how most of the characters develop in parasyte. 

report Recommended by Shane0

Sword Art Online addpermalink

Sword Art Online is also about Surviving, Death means Death and no way around it.

Both have compelling sides to like the anime but both lack something to make it perfect, what Sword Art Online does, Shingeki No Kyojin does NOT. And vice versa.

Sword Art Online let's you see what they fight for, and what they have to lose.

Shingeki No Kyojin does not, but they do let you see epic and fluid fighting scenes that really statifies your apitite, that, again, Sword Art Online does not, there it is more "Fight and Done" when here you have to be anxious about it.

But all in all, if they were to be combined it would be nice, but I recommend watching Sword Art Online BEFORE Shingeki No Kyojin since it does emphetize about "I fight for THIS" and Shingeki emphetizes "I NEED to fight".

Both good in their own way, bad in another, hoped to see something else than blood in this series but SAO already gave me that "Other" and after seeing this you know what these people in Shingeki fight for. read more

report Recommended by Thunder45645

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Apart from the completely different universe these animes are playing in, these aren't as different as you might think. The heroes in these series are both trying to safe the world they are living in, for any price. Both are doing this mostly because they had failed saving a particular person in the past. Kirito and Eren are more the solo, risky, overpowered type of character. Because of that behind these two heroes there is always a worried female character, who is trying to defend them from any harm. 

report Recommended by Nayhru

They are similar because:

- Their epic settings, fights, animation, sounds etc. make them both appeailing and very attractive.
- They are both very popular due to hype or other reasons.
- The both have a male protagonist, who can surpass any obstacles depending on their willpower and skills.
- The fighting scenes are similar and awesome.
- They both include an element of survival and fighting. 

report Recommended by Sdrag

Both anime involve worlds where safety is no longer guaranteed. The main plotline is survival, and both anime revolved around a select few in the society that work to develop combat skills. There are also some epic battle scenes against creatures several times larger than the protagonists. 
 

report Recommended by JakklL

While these series ain't that similar, they are both extremely popular series. Both are extremely intense and will have you on the edge of your seat the entire time 

report Recommended by Lord_Lamington

The biggest anime of this decade. Both are pretty controversial among fans, but both have great production quality, and a lot of decent action. 

report Recommended by 2Mainstream4U

Similarities:
Both shows involve life and death situations where one mistake can lead to the end of a character's life

Good fight scene animations

Art style

Similar male protagonists who will surpass his limits for family, and loved ones 

report Recommended by Yuukinaa

Best combination between thrilling, impossible actions and top-notch, inciting background music. Just enjoy the show without nitpicking what should or what shouldnt you get, and you'll have the best treat to both your eyes and ears. 

report Recommended by deesintegrashun

Shinsekai yori addpermalink

Both shows have the profoundly important and mightily depressing subject matter of the human race's survival hundreds of years in the future. The future civilisations in each show are very different from one another, but they both face the problem of tensions and/or conflicts between species that have come to exist since our present, not to mention further issues regarding the corruption of human governments and establishments. What's also important to mention is that both shows have an element of scientific mystery; as you watch you'll find out more and more about the new creatures that inhabit the Earth through the characters' own investigations.  

report Recommended by SaraSlurpsCoffee

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Both are anime that are set in the future where the state of humanity was worse, a distopia. 

report Recommended by Z-Sama

Both anime are set in a false utopia, and as the story progresses, the protagonists learn more about the cruel secrets of their respective worlds. Plus, Shingeki no Kyojin has a similar thrilling effect to Shinsekai Yori. 

report Recommended by Etiennette

Both shows are set in an alternative timeline/world in a post-apocalyptic setting after an incident that threatens humans to near extinction. In response, dystopian societies are created that use questionable means to ensure humanity's survival. Both have dark undertones with depressing subject matter that raises moral dilemmas. If you enjoyed SnK for its psychological aspects and not as another shounen action anime, you will definitely enjoy Shinsekai Yori. 

report Recommended by Rhetorician

Though SSY is a bit slower paced and less action packed, both shows are about main characters slowly unraveling the (horrible) truth about the closed off world they live in. Both have pretty shocking twists as well.  

report Recommended by pdove

Both have secrets about the humanity and the whole world. In both are tragic horribly things that happened in the past, that are hidden now and that we will see later when they grow up. In both are things that just cant be changed like the right and wrong is uncertain, it's brutally and real.  

report Recommended by goldenotaqu

The suspense of the plot is quite similar. Very enjoyable if you liked Shinsekai yori for unpredictability. 

report Recommended by Vaivozas

Stories that invoke feelings, they talk about the survival of species and what makes them different from others. Both told from different perspectives.  

report Recommended by CoolIcedTea

Enen no Shouboutai addpermalink

Both shows follow organisations that upkeep public safety from a unknown threat (Scouts & Titans + Fire Force & Infernals respectively). Both main characters also have tragic back stories of loss of family members to this unknown threat which motivates them to join these organisations which are essentially on the front lines combating the issue. They both also have great OST's and art styles. 

report Recommended by JVskunkape

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Both are intense action packed stories about groups of brave people that fight against monsters that are a threat to humanity.
Both have a central mystery regarding the origins of the monsters that terrorize humans.
Both have darker themes and elements of horror.
Both have unique settings. 

report Recommended by alpha_shadow

Both animes are manga adaptations that take place in a post-apocalyptic world where creatures of unknown origin (Titans / Infernals) needs to be defeated in order to protect humanity. The protagonists join the squad responsible for fighting them. They also have a central mistery that revolves around the world they live and the origin of these monsters and it will be revealed as the storyline progress. 

report Recommended by ViniShiroyasha

Anime focused on fights between humans and monsters. but that also put a lot of care into developing their world and setting, with a lot of detailed systems and even religions. Both are also very well animated, with great choreography and sakuga.  

report Recommended by Kww_121

Both MCs are very similar
Both have heavy action scenes
 

report Recommended by stringsx

Loss. Attack on Titan and Fire Force both follow young individuals who have had their families taken away from them. They both then seek out to turn around the events by understanding the truth behind the madness that always lingered.

AOT does this with Eren joining the Survey Corps in an attempt to slay every titan in existence. Fire Force does this with Shinra joining the Special Fire Force Company 8 to get more insight on the day his family was taken from him.

Both are good action anime, though AOT is more mature and military based, compared to a slightly comedic and fanservice-touched Fire Force.

report Recommended by NextUniverse

A group of people fighting to save humanity from it's impending doom. One side seeks to protect people and the other to destroy it. 

report Recommended by Maou617

Youjo Senki addpermalink

Both contain amazing animation, military tactics, political manipulations, and dark supernatural elements. 

report Recommended by maattthhhh

Both are anime set in a unique world, with a military style to them, as we follow young people in the midst of a war of sorts.

Tanya the evil is set in an alternate world, on the verge of starting world war one, similar to our own, but magic technology, and mages exist in this world, fighting in the war.  We followa very young girl, who is one of the strongest forces fighting in the war.

Attack on titan follows people who are fighting back against giant humanoid man-eating creatures 

report Recommended by SolidWoIf

Both Animes: 

- Have a Main Character with an overwhelming desire for Revenge
- Have great Action Scenes
- Include a form of Military 

report Recommended by aenriq12

The aspects of war and politics 

report Recommended by Seandoesstuff_13

Both have advanced military weapons that aid them in war
Both focus the tragic cruelty of war and politics
Both have the same dark and violent setting 
 

report Recommended by DdudeGames

-Both are about fighting in the military 
-The girl mcs are half japanese and half german
-Both are quite violent but Aot is much more gory and bloody than Youjo Senki.
-Both have an overall dark theme but aot is more dramatic and depressing 
-The characters can move around with special equipment that are similar in some ways
 

report Recommended by Ubume

Guilty Crown addpermalink

Similar to Guilty Crown in soundtrack but its complexity in mechanics and storyline actually work and flow. I won't spoil anything but this anime get's deceptively better. Despite a few aggravating scenes this anime pulls such a difficult concept and set of characters together quite beautifully. Most memorable action anime in a while. 

report Recommended by Cudd1efish

They have same kind of story, not really same but, its like at first they knew nothing about themselves, after that they found out something great, worth to do, and to continue their lifes with it.
They got same ost composer too, great singer.
This anime is worth to watch!  

report Recommended by getkampredx

Guilty crown holds just about the same emotions as this show. It has a real life kind of feel to it and as the series goes on, it becomes more horrifying. The characters aren't perfect, they're flawed as well and it's not a typical anime, incredibly original of how it ended. I never expected anything that happened through the series. 

Characters:
The main girl is not like most characters I've seen in the anime, and is stronger then the main male, just like this one but the main male isn't weak either. The main characters with this anime and guilty crown are very similar.

Plot:
That said, guilty crown revolves the idea of Adam and Eve. A virus had struck earth because of this 'Eve.' This day is called 'Lost Christmas'  Because the virus has struck, the main character can pull out weapons from souls. It's similar in the way that everyone fears this virus and the only way they feel to rid of is to get rid of these people with the virus. The world is coming into an end as well. You'll have to watch all the episodes to understand it yourselves but I highly recommend it! It has a great story-line.  read more 

report Recommended by Lexxiia

Guilty Crown and Attack on Titan's main characters (Shu and Eren) have the same voice actor. They both are sad animes to watch with lots of violence. They're both really great animes to watch! 

report Recommended by Shingeki_Crown

They have same kind of story, but not really same but, its like at first they knew nothing about themselves, after that they found out something great, worth to do and continue their lifes with it. 

They got the same OST composer too, great singer. Guilty Crown and Attack on Titan's main characters (Shu and Eren) are the same voice actors.

report Recommended by kalon

They're both action anime with the same studio (Production I.G) and same composer (Hiroyuki Sawano), and so both have amazing animation and music. They also have similar themes such as war, a fight for freedom and how much one is willing to sacrifice to get the job done.

Eren and Shu have the same voice actor (Yuki Kaiji), brown hair and no particularly outstanding abilities but a unique power to make up for that (Titan-shifting and Voids, respectively), while Mikasa and Inori are THE action girls of their respective series, rarely show emotion and are characterised largely by their extreme loyalty to the male lead. As both series go on, Eren and Shu become colder, while Mikasa and Inori become warmer.

Armin and Gai SEEM completely different at first. but even they start to show similarities as time goes on.

Essentially, "Attack on Titan" can be seen as "Guilty Crown" perfected. read more

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JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV) addpermalink

Two popular anime where the settings are memorable, as it would deal with the how characters faced battles amongst others and themselves due to times of joy, adventure, defeat and agony. 

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Kaijuu 8-gou addpermalink

Giant Monsters: Both series feature colossal creatures that pose a significant threat to human civilization.
Humanity Under Siege: The protagonists and their societies live in constant fear of these monstrous threats, forcing them to develop specialized combat strategies.
Protagonists with Unique Abilities: Both Kafka and Eren undergo transformations that grant them extraordinary powers, enabling them to fight back against their respective adversaries.
Questioning the Nature of Humanity: Both series explore the blurred lines between humans and monsters, raising philosophical questions about morality and identity.
 

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Anime: Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse

Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse addpermalink

The author of Attack on Titan, Hajime Isayama, said the following in an interview: "My earliest inspiration was the adult game Muv-Luv Alternative, in which aliens invade and humankind is on the brink of annihilation."

Total Eclipse is a spin-off of what Isayama is referring to, but the influence was blatantly obvious in episode two: a cast of characters were introduced and then brutally killed off in quick succession; one being eaten in gruesome fashion in front of a despairing friend. HOWEVER, later the series goes 'full harem' and there is very little additional alien bug slaughter. In contrast to Shingeki, it does NOT convince as a survival series, overall. At all. 

In any event: the settings differ, and the enemy of mankind are creepy-bugs-with-mouths rather than titans, but the execution of the start was still much too similar to overlook. But, unfortunately, that is where the similarities start and end. read more 

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Mankind faces enemies that eat human beings. Both are similar  due to the gruesome nature and fear that the heroes have to face while trying to prevent imminent human extinction. Protagonists have lost loved ones (family/friends) in the first few episodes in the most gruesome way to the point that it will probably mentally scar them for life .

If you like the thrill of survival genres then you'll love these shows! 

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Series with gruesome battles and characters dying left right and center. It's hard to say 'Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse' has a better plot than 'Shingeki no Kyojin' cause come on, this series is focused more on a harem side of things where the MC is quite thick-headed and is oblivious to the feelings all the girls have for him even though there's killing involved. 

In 'Shingeki no Kyojin', you really could connect with a lot of the characters (even minor ones) and feel their hardship for even a short amount of time. The surprises you get from the twist will always leave you on the edge of your seat, trying to piece together the puzzle yourself even before it's revealed.  read more 

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The same mankind destruction. But Total Eclipse have more boops and asses than Shingeki. 

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Both animes revolve around humankind fighting against extinction against an disgusting and repulsive lifeform that eats humans. The animes are both dark for this reason though Shingeki shows more of the gore than Muv-Luv. 

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Attack on Titan is the anime that Muv-Luv should have been, and to be fair for the first two episodes it was. Both are set in a world where Humanity is on the brink of extinction due to the overwhelming strength of a huge number of man eating creatures (the BETA in Muv-Luv, Titans in AoT). Cue lots of dark gruesome action, strong and unsettling emotional moments and a people who're push right to the brink of humanity (altho, again, this is only true for the first two episodes of Muv-Luv). 

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Deca-Dence addpermalink

both series have teams sent by the living colony to the outside world. in both series, these teams are considered useless by the colony peoples. 

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Similar kind of 3D movemental fight. 
Society is controlled by some unknown power. 
MC isn’t welcomed in this world.   

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Similarities:

Both have the ff:

-Mankind facing extinction in the hands of giant kayjuu like creatures.

-Mankind's only hope for possible survival is inside of some fort like sanctuary. 

-Mankind other hope for survival lays in the hands of soldiers whom were tasked to fight them kaijuu like creatures. 

Dissimilarities:

Deca Dence;

Their sactury was some taken out from the 2018 movie "Mortal Engines."

The people there have a large army to deal with them kaijuu like ceatures.

The character story plot revolves around one very young girl to an older guy kind of thing.

Shingeki No Kyojin

- The sanctuary there was a series of fortress's that encircles the center city.

-The ones dealing with them kaijuu like creatures were a special team of Yegers whom were train to be canon fodders.

- The story character plot revolves around 3 teenage Yegers and the relationship that follows.       

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report Recommended by Horn_dawg_2019

Both shows are extremely similar. Giant beasts appear out of nowhere and kill the majority of humanity. The surviving humans are forced to live inside an impenetrable fortress. Main character aspires to become a soldier so they can fight the beasts that killed their parent. Soldiers fight the giant beasts with gear that lets them practically fly in the air. 

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Humanity struggles to attain freedom in a world dominated by other life forms. Though, Deca-Dence wasn't as thrilling as SNK in my eyes, the show took great turns and timed the plot twists perfectly even though it only had 12 episodes to wrap up the story.  

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If you want something that is related to post-apocalypse then Attack on titan and Deca-Dence is the best for you.Both of these animes have great plot-twist that you will never forget.Both have great world-building.Both have badass character.There are no reasons that you will hate these animes.Although the mc of attack on titan may seem a bit annoying but he has undergone great character development at the end of s3 so don't drop them watch it till the end. 

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Bleach addpermalink

In bleach, when a human dies it either becomes a whole, whole, a person whole goes to the soul society, or they become a wandering spirt, which then turns into a hollow when they are preyed on by a hollow, or stay in the human world for too long. Ichigo, the main character of Bleach had a vendetta with a certain hollow in one of the first few episodes, much akin to the main character of Shingeki no Kyojin. Also both the main characters are very determined, stubborn, and bear a will of steel.  

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Both series have species that are larger than and eat humans. Both series protagonists' mothers died due to those species, and both protagonists turn out to be or have the power of those species. Both series have that one girl (They look similar too lol) that has a great love for their brother. 

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Bleach and Shingeki no KYojin are similar to each other because in the start humans fight against evil creatures (hollows and titans) and not each other. Moreover, human enemies that appear afterwards are traitors in both anime (SPOILER if you haven't watched the anime

Aizen and Annie). Μy opinion-based similarity is that both anime have great action scenes.

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Both Bleach and Attack on Titan are popular anime series that have captivated audiences with their thrilling action, intriguing mysteries, and complex characters. While they differ in genre and tone, there are some interesting similarities between the two:

Monstrous Threats:
Hollows vs. Titans: Both series feature monstrous threats that pose a significant danger to humanity. In Bleach, Hollows are corrupted spirits that consume souls, while Attack on Titan features the monstrous Titans that devour humans. Both types of creatures are formidable opponents that require specialized skills and strategies to defeat.

Protagonists Driven by Revenge:
Ichigo Kurosaki and Eren Yeager: Both Ichigo and Eren are driven by a strong desire for revenge. Ichigo seeks vengeance for his mother's death at the hands of a Hollow, while Eren vows to eradicate all Titans after witnessing his mother's brutal demise. This initial motivation fuels their determination and shapes their actions throughout the stories.

Hidden Powers and Transformations:
Zanpakuto and Titan Shifting: Both series feature protagonists who unlock hidden powers and undergo transformations. In Bleach, Ichigo wields a Zanpakuto, a powerful sword that manifests his Shinigami abilities. Eren, on the other hand, possesses the ability to transform into a Titan himself, granting him immense strength and regeneration. These transformations play a crucial role in the characters' battles and development.

Themes of Loss and Morality:
Loss and Sacrifice: Both Bleach and Attack on Titan deal with the heavy themes of loss and sacrifice. Characters face the loss of loved ones, forcing them to confront grief and grapple with the consequences of their choices. The series explore the moral complexities of fighting for survival in a world where violence is often necessary.

While Bleach leans more towards supernatural fantasy with its Shinigami and Hollows, and Attack on Titan takes a darker, more grounded approach with its Titans and political intrigue, both series share compelling narratives about overcoming challenges, facing inner demons, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.
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The hollows are kind of like titans, and the mc possesses hollow abilities just like the mc in aot possesses titan abilities 

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Blue Gender addpermalink

Blue Gender is the largely unknown AND under-appreciated survival gem that came LONG before the fall of Wall Maria. The grim, 'horror' tone so rarely seen in anime as characters are introduced only to be killed off without mercy (initially, in Attack on Titan) is present in both. BG has VERY little pandering, whilst AoT was influenced by shounen tropes. 

The most obvious similarity is the heroines of the two: Mikasa from AoT and Marlene from BG are both stoical killing machines that are shown to have softer sides via romantic feelings for the respective male leads. The most striking similarity visually is how the bugs squash humans they kill into small, horrifying balls--just like how the undigested corpses in AoT look. Near identical, actually. 

Gigantic bugs are the threat to humanity in BG. And, king of the obvious: titans in Attack on Titan. AoT has a 'base defense' premise involving defending huge walls in an unclear past/alternate history setting, where as Blue Gender is an 'episodic road-trip' series centered around the lead duo attempting to escape from a modern, post-apocalyptic Earth. So, different types of survival desperation, linked mainly by the whole death-filled despair thing. Not many happy faces to be seen in either. read more 

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Fate/Zero addpermalink

Both are technical masterpieces--featuring beautifully animated fight sequences, sounds and scores. If you're looking for an amazing action series, look no further than these. Beyond the technical aspects, they are also both quite visceral in nature--raising the question of whether or not we need to abandon our humanity to defeat the enemy, and exploring the consequences of doing so. 

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If epic shounen-y shows with a healthy dose of well-thought out plot, angst-driven characters, and the theme of people battling forces larger than themselves, only to discover that the biggest obstacles are actually themselves, float your boat, then current watchers of this season's mega-epic must not miss (and likely have already watched) Fate/Zero, the only Type-Moon related series to receive a superb adaptation.

Toss in epic soundtracks created by two musical titans of the industry (Yuki Kajiura of .hack, Madoka, and SAO-fame, just to reference her most recent works; Hiroyuki Sawano of Sengoku Basara, Guilty Crown, and Gundam Unicorn epicness), and these two will go down as must-watches for the ages. read more 

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-Both are dark 
-Have great action and great characters 
 

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 in the sense that it is a dark and intense story with complex characters and high stakes. 

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Far from your typical fantasy, both settings feature a cynical and often downright cruel setting that has the point of whether it is worth to become ruthless and set aside one's humanity for the greater good. 

A large and variable cast is featured, that often resort to dishonest means to fight desperate and often pointless battles. There are tragedy elements involved in both shows and both also feature music from two famous and brilliant composers, Kajiura and Sawano. 

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Houseki no Kuni addpermalink

In Houseki no Kuni, the characters are under attack by a mysterious race of giants in the sky called "The Lunarians". The plight of people being randomly terrorized in a seemingly-peaceful community is alike to Attack on Titan. A show focused on the looming threat of brutish giants. The fighting styles are also very similar. 

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Dorohedoro addpermalink

Both (Manga and all seasons included) have a similar story line. Both have amazing antagonists and protagonists (where you can really root for either side) and both have great writing.  

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Getting back. Attack on Titan and Dorohedoro is similar in the aspects of a world full of chaos, whether it be slicing up titans or magicians.

Attack on Titan follows humanity's humiliation of being trapped within the walls due to the titans outside, leading to Eren joining the Survey Crops in what awaits a great sacrifice for humanity. Dorohedoro is slightly different in Kaiman having a problem with his head after it had been changed into a lizard.

Both are good anime featuring a good amount of action for if that is what you please, though Attack on Titan contains military, Dorohedoro is indecipherably crazy and comedic.

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Insane world building,dark and brutal throughout,if aot is military,dorohedoro is magic 

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Both action heavy shows. Dorohedoro has a really great story and they have already set up a 2nd season so why not start watching now. 

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Both the series are set in a cruel, gruesome and mysterious world with unique characteristics. The immersive worldbuilding is a common benefactor which drives both of the series. Furthermore, the focus on mysterious themes is something you would see in both of these series. Dorohedoro, just as Shingeki no Kyojin has a gloomy and dark art style with dynamic fight choreography and camera movement.  

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Terra Formars: Bugs 2-hen addpermalink

If you saw the Titans, you have seen and Terraformer. The plot is almost identical. People are fighting very strong enemy. Some people have super powers. They built the whole story. 

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Fullmetal Alchemist addpermalink

Very similar in which include dark story lines surrounding two innocent children who quickly have to grow up and seek out revenge for what happens to them.  

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D.Gray-man addpermalink

- Humans live in fear of supernatural beings: Akuma in D.Grayman and Titans in Shingeki no Kyojin.
- Main characters are both young men (around the age sixteen), who try to exterminate these evil beings.
- Main characters are stronger than most of their comrades.
- Both main characters have lost most of their family.
- They both have a special quality no one else has. 

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They both have a similar feel to it (if you can understand what I mean). They both have 'abnormal creatures(?)' that needs specialists to kill them and seem to be never ending. The 'creatures' are some different, Attack on Titan has different sizes and some are special ones and D.Gray Man has Akumas that are in different levels. Allen and Eren both are different from the others in some ways. And a lot of people dies in both of them (so don't be attached to most characters). But both extremely great animes that I would give a 10/10 for (even though Attack of Titan hasn't finished yet right now) read more 

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When I watched this anime,I can't help but to think deeply of how its similar to D.Gray Man.Both protagonists were very likable,both have their own Kanda type,Kanda and Jean,and somehow or rather the characters personality was very similar in some senses.Also on how their main enemies  has dreadfully leave a fear in other people,The Akuma and also the Titan and both protagonists were shun down by their own military base after they turn into something related to this enemy.However D.Gray Man and SNK has their own advantage over each other,the storyline of D.Gray Man is pretty confusing and sometimes it does not go to the flow of the story while SNK did which is actually too soon to tell.Anyway if you want to see a fiercer and a much more better paced one,try SNK,however if you are a D.Gray Man fan,you should see the similarities in one another read more 

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- Humans live in fear of supernatural beings: Akuma in D.Grayman and Titans in Shingeki no Kyojin.
- Main characters are both young men (around the age sixteen), who try to exterminate these evil beings.
- Main characters are stronger than most of their fellows.
- Both main characters have lost most of their family.
- They both have a special quality no one else has.  

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Elfen Lied addpermalink

Shingeki no Kyojin and Elfen Lied is kinda similiar in my opinion.
It's about 'creature' which a big threat to human kind.
It have the same gore (Elfen Lied is more gore though), the same tear-jerking, heart-touching story about mankind and the 'creature'. It's very worth to watch :) 

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Blood-C addpermalink

Gory anime about otherworldly creatures that eat people.  

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Anime: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2

Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 addpermalink

Similar themes of human oppression and struggle. Both Lelouch and Eren seek to lead freedom movement in their own way. But unlike Lelouch whose character has elements of negativity, Eren is mostly a positive character.  

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Both have revenge based themes. Here's the similarities: Protagonist is wronged/traumatized (like Batman traumatized or worse) and gains an awesome power. Protagonist seeks revenge and uncovers truths and major plot twists. Protagonist realizes the truth which is the big picture and it outgrows his conquest for revenge. Protagonist declares war on society to change the world. Code Geass is more character development and Attack on Titan is more plot oriented if anything. You'll enjoy Lelouch more than Eren though (Eren final season is yet to be compared to).  

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These anime have very similar concepts. Season 1 of Attack on Titan is obviously just the beginning of the story so I think your going to have to watch all of attack on titan to truly see the similarities. However I think if you love Code Geass then you will also love Attack on Titan. Both story's have amazing twist. Its almost impossible to predict what's gonna happen in the future even if you watch the entire first season which is something i think both story's have in common. I dont really wanna get into spoiler territory (its pretty hard to not spoil talking about these 2 lol ) so ill just say if you love Lelouch then you will definitely love Eren. read more 

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AoT is super similar in the psychological aspect. Somehow both of these shows on MAL don't have a psych tag even though I think that's where both of them shine the most. In here we see Lelouch's character arc and how he changes throughout the show which unlike death note where Light changed almost immediately, lelouch is more of a stumble and gradual slope downwards. In AoT because it's over the course of 3 seasons we see a similar, often more gradual change in many characters asides from the main character. In season 4 there is a large change, and but each change and how quickly it happens correlates to what happened in the story. Instead of just a slow change that's impacted by story, AoT doesn't have that. It's almost entirely off the story, characters won't change much just over time but over specific events that have a lasting impact on them. It doesn't have to be slow, and it ends up feeling a lot more real when you see them change so significantly.  read more 

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Shiki addpermalink

It's all a matter of perspective. 

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•Both are familiar in a way that humans are living in terror/despair of "monsters".
•Both contain absolute tragedy and despair, in the most inhumane ways and show the mentality of the humans and how there brain reacts in certain situations about the "monster" beings, as to what will they do, fight back, research, destroy, stay away from them, keep close to others; the list goes on. 
•Both are mysterious with their plot as they progress, and leave the viewer on edge, angst, frustration, envious, anger etc. Either way, it will leave the viewer wanting more.
•Both contain action in the most brutal and cliff-hanging moments, which are always a do or die situation.
•Both question humanity, and as the story progresses, personalities change, mindsets change from every distinct factor that has happened as the story progresses. Will they die like the rest or fight for survival? Either way, each character obtains determination towards their goal.
•They are similar in a way that they are very interesting and yet different. You might like if you like the other, but it depends. read more 

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Mixing elements of gore, horror and mystery, both are thrilling tales about humans rebelling against powerful foes that are destroying their, once peaceful, lives. They also feature characters obsessed with comprehending enemy's biological inner workings and performing experiments on them. 

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Both Shiki and Attack on Titan portray the creatures feeding on humans as evil but later on show that they have their own reasons to do things that they do and make us kinda understand the other side and that there's no such thing as pure evil 

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Koukaku no Regios addpermalink

You've got a squad of your own yes... But Not being able to leave your hometown because of aliens is another! 

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Devilman: Crybaby addpermalink

When men are cornered by monsters, it can be tough to distinguish the two. If you find yourself yearning for more violent mortality and characters of questionable morality, you might like a quick trip through Devliman CB. While AoT's ongoing story and mystery span seasons, you can get a complete story wrapped in a nice bow from Devilman's ten episodes. 

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Kujira no Kora wa Sajou ni Utau addpermalink

In both show humanity is trapped (Snk - in the walls, KnKwSnU - on the huge ship) and think that they are only left people in the world. Also government is hiding something important from citizens. 

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Ansatsu Kyoushitsu addpermalink

In attack on titan there is a class of teenagers who are learning how to take down titans and in doing so can save the last of humankind. in assassination classroom Class 3-E are learning about how to become assassins so that they can kill           koro-sensei and save the world. however attack on titan is set more in the past and assassination classroom is set in modern day.  

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Darling in the FranXX addpermalink

Darling in the FranXX is basically the same as Shingeki.
In both worlds humanity is struggling for survival inside man made barriers that prevent giant monsters from destroying everything.
The peaceful life of the protagonist is drastically changed when the outside world collides with his own, he then joins a military like group that frequently goes outside, makes friends and discovers more about himself and the lies of the government.

I could actually tell the whole story and you couldn't tell which one I am talking about.
I hope I didn't spoil it much but you can figure all of this on the first episode, so yeah enjoy. 

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Kidou Senshi Zeta Gundam addpermalink

Both shows have people fighting Titans to free themselves from oppression. The only difference is that AoT is human and ZG is mechs. Main chars are different in terms of aspect. 

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Anime: Danganronpa: Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousei The Animation

Danganronpa: Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousei The Animation addpermalink

Both of these anime's have a twisted plot,but both anime's deal with a puzzle almost exactly alike. The puzzle/quistion is how did this happen? Either you are killing titans or your getting killed by classmates, both involve having to work as a team to stop the mystery. These 2 anime's are great to watch and leave you wanting more.
Danganronpa is great for when you want a good mysterey and some horror at the same time 

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Anime: Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha

Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha addpermalink

These two anime have virtually nothing in common in terms of plot. However they both have similar fast paced and impressive action sequences without sacrificing a compelling and coherent plot. Both also have a-typical protagonist personalities. 

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Freezing addpermalink

Both are about mankind fighting off giant creatures about which they know next to nothing.
Both are serious animes with no comedy.
However, Freezing is ecchi while Shingeki no Kyojin isn't 

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Chainsaw Man addpermalink

These are both phenomenon modern epics.
They both have dark & gritty themes/premises. Iconic characters, gory action & incredible OSTs. 

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Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku addpermalink

Though both have elements that constitute an action series, it's my personal feeling that these two fit into the drama genre as well. Both have strong-willed and idealistic lead protagonists, a grim setting and a lot of dark themes. 

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Btooom! addpermalink

The main characters are put in a life and death situation.  Betrayal, gore, and survival are an intricate theme for both series. 

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World Trigger addpermalink

Both anime are about a town being attacked by giant, non-human creatures that humanity didn't originally have the technology to fight. The Titans in Shingeki no Kyojin are like the Neighbors in World Trigger, and the Scouting Legion is like Border. 

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No.6 addpermalink

INCREDIBLY similar to this anime. The human race has retreated behind a wall, and are now being attacked by a threat that could wipe humanity out if they allowed. Main protagonist has to figure out how to stop it. Early in the series they are affected by said threat, but not killed. 

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Godzilla 1: Kaijuu Wakusei addpermalink

These two anime have similar characters with the main character that wants revenge for his dead mom/family that where killed by giant evil monsters. They also have similar plots with Humanity is on the brink of extinction and the human race must fight back to win back their freedom.  

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Kill la Kill addpermalink

The both have the same feeling at the beginning because of the fast pace. Also, there similarities like the supernatural powers, the desire to avenge dead parents or the likewise. They also both have beautiful animated fight scenes and can be enjoyed until the last drop. 

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Tengoku Daimakyou addpermalink

both mc's fight monsters that eat people and not to mention there's a secret behind these monsters. 

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Boku no Hero Academia addpermalink

Excellent anime with a large number of good characters
Very well animated fights
The way the story unfolds is masterful
Watching a season only makes you want to see more
From BNH 2nd season both are 10/10 animes 

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Nanatsu no Taizai addpermalink

soundtrack and atmosphere is really similar in both anime 

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Anime: Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works

Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works addpermalink

it shares some similarities in terms of the high-stakes action and the complex character relationships. 

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Zetman addpermalink

Although they take place in different settings, Zetman and Shingeki no Kyojin both deals with monsters who are part of society and are out to kill and exterminate humanity for their purposes. The protagonists must survive in such a world with these monsters living in it through their skills and teamwork.

Among other factors, both series has a lot of violence, action, and also some emotional moments. Both main male protagonists has a rather sad childhood but they do find new hope. Through hope, they hope to kill the monsters that took away their dreams. 

Both series has some comedy occasionally but the backgrounds are generally dark.  read more 

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Jigokuraku addpermalink

- Both have humanoid monsters with a mystery surrounding their origin
- Both have people with regenerative powers
- Both have great sword/action scenes 

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Ergo Proxy addpermalink

Ergo Proxy is Shingeki no Kyojin's moody older brother. Although the setting of Ergo Proxy is an alternate future instead of an alternate past, both stories contain humans struggling in a vastly changed landscape. In both stories, humans have confined themselves - one with walls, the other with domed cities - in order to preserve their survival. 

However, what is the cost of living like a caged bird?

Alongside humans live humanoid creatures with superhuman strength: for Shingeki, the giants and for Ergo Proxy, the Proxies. Both creatures are complete mysteries to their human counterparts. In both series, the government strongly discourages curiosity of the outside world and prohibits the sharing of information they deem "dangerous" to the status quo of society.

If you enjoy the protagonists trio of Shingeki, you'll find Ergo Proxy's own trio strongly familiar. Both series revolve around men with seemingly no special attributes and a highly skilled, almost cold woman connected to that man for unknown reasons. However, instead of the intelligent Armin, you receive the adorable and sometimes illuminating Pino, an AutoReiv android in cat pajamas.

Although the genres differ slightly - Shingeki is heartfelt shounen bravado while Ergo Proxy is older, jaded reality - don't be fooled: these two are arguably the exact same show with different-flavored coatings.
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Bounen no Xamdou addpermalink

these have VERY similar storylines, their is a masive enemy that threterns the exsistance of humans and their is 1 human who has the ability (like some others) to turn into one of the ''enemies'' and as the story progresses, some of his former friends turn against him and try to hill him where as others stay faithful.
characters are also very similar, the main characters are hot headed and impulsive and they both have a female companion who is timid but remains on their side throughout.

as i said, very similar and both ust as enjoyable as the other. 

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Anime: Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio: Ars Nova

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the similar thing between the two anime , is that the main characters try to rescue Humanity from extintion cause of a strange kind of enemy showed off suddenly.  

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Anime: Nejimaki Seirei Senki: Tenkyou no Alderamin

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Both shows are set in a steampunk world, where the main weapons being used are swords, rifles and canons in both. Both anime feature a fair amount of blood and gore within the battle scenes, and the colour toning and mood feels similar (the use of oranges and sunset colours). Both shows like to go into detail about the strategies used in some of the battles and spends a lot of time on them. Both also feature a short 'training arc' and then goes straight into the action on the front lines. Both shows also have a 'sister-type' figure who is very strong and skilled with the blade, and wants to protect the main character. read more 

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MLA was the main inspiration for AOT. You can see too much similarities between the two series (characters, themes, universe, politics etc.) 

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Post Apocalyptic military corps fighting off "enemies" & "threats" for mankind "survival" 

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Naruto: Shippuuden addpermalink

"Woah...that's so cool!!!" If you've said this many times in Naruto, you're goona say the same here. Like Naruto, has all you can want in a Shonen anime...action,sadness,coolness,incredibly determined main character just like Naruto, and is similar to Naruto junchuuriki. If you like Naruto, you'll definitely like SnK ;) 

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The first episode of both these anime start of quietly and uneventful, then suddenly, the characters' lives get turned upside-down and calamity ensues. One caused by titans breaching the wall in Shingeki while in the other,  an earthquake tears down the city. 

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Both are survival, action anime where:

Shingeki no Kyojin - Titans vs. Humans
Jyu Oh Sei - Plants vs. Humans

And they take place in different worlds. 

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Anime: Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

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Both are gory and have many death troughout the series
the differences are the death in aot are other character or maybe the important ones. And re zero death is only the mc,but can return by death but other may be involved
other similarities:
-they both thrilling
-both mc have unknown power
-both world have dangerous nature(although lugunica is a little bit on peaceful than aot)
-both have abnormal or unknown creatures outside their world
 

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I am actually surprised that no one have recommended One Piece to people who liked Shingeki no Kyojin!

One Piece and SNK are very similar, despite the difference in pacing, amount of tough violence, number of episodes and overall tone. The story of the two are about accepting the world, beating the unbeatable opponents and taking care of your loved ones. As tough as SNK is, it has always been about the dreams of those characters, their struggle to live and succeed, to be the "best worst generation", something that One Piece is always so good at!

I've actually started watching One Piece after I've watched 2 seasons of SNK, so I was able to catch the moments where you can just tell that the mangaka of SNK liked it so much that he took some of the ideas from OP and reworked them in SNK.

As of violence, I'd say that the violence in SNK is not the lustful one, it's there to move the story and not to satisfy someone's desire for blood and gore, the Titans action doesn't strike you as disgusting because of their perfect visual design and the way SNK shows the violent things. One Piece might not look like it has any tough moments, battles at first but the series progresses throughout its course and things are never the same.

One Piece and Shingeki no Kyojin are these two anime that are always going to make me happy and I do encourage you to take your time and enjoy One Piece. No skipping any of the episodes, no rewinding; just try to sit back, relax and get used the the way One Piece tells its stories. I can promise that if you will be fully open and patient, One Piece will most likely be the best thing to happen with you in terms of anime. read more

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Anime: Berserk: Ougon Jidai-hen I - Haou no Tamago

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Blood. Limbs and guts scattered. Oh my, your hands would probably get sweaty as you see squads of underdogs fighting against the odds in order to not get slaughtered. These series are both set in medieval times with strong political and military themes. Also, the two have supernatural mysteries that add more to the lore of their worlds. Overall, Berserk and Shingeki no Kyojin are two thrilling, intense and series. 

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Both these anime are gory, with a strong sibling relationship between the main characters. Characters want to study and know more about the creatures the other characters can turn into. 

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Jujutsu Kaisen addpermalink

Shingeki no kyojin is about killing titans instead of curses. Both Protagonist is something that they also want to kill. For example, the main character of jjk is a curse while the main character of Snk is a titan. Both animes also have a guy that every fangirl is simping on. 

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Anime: Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin

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In both shows:
- Characters are surrounded by walls. Either prison walls or city walls.
- They must fight against a bigger, stronger force to be free
- Making plans to fight against the bad
- Teamwork
- Cruel scenes. 

If you don't mind cruelty and want to see something deeper meaning - both shows are worth it.  

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Post apocalyptic setting, Giant life form (Titan/Angel) and a very dark story....that's all folks   

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Both take place in worlds with a great deal mystery that the series explores. Both also have vocal minorities that love to complain about them, despite the series being huge successes. So if you've  heard something bad about either one, they're both worth watching and making your own mind up on. 

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Both feature MCs that want to eliminate the monsters that have been terrorizing people.
Goblin Slayer being Goblins
Attack on Titan being Titans 

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners addpermalink

Can't go in depth due to spoilers but if you liked David, a lot of his characteristics appear in the series the further you go. 

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So ever since I started watching Naruto - I've read the manga, and only recently decided to give the anime a go - I've been, for some reason, unconsciously comparing it to Shingeki no Kyojin - my all-time favourite manga.

After the first episode of Naruto, I gave the show an 8. It was good. I'll give you that. The majority of anime don't get any more than a 6 from me usually. Shingeki no Kyojin, after the first episode, also got an eight. But I only changed that 8 to a 9 after the tenth Naruto episode, while Shingeki no Kyojin's eight turned into an immediate 10 after the second episode. Now, why is that? I'll try and explain.

Firstly: sfx and music. The atmosphere set up in Shingeki no Kyojin by the music accompaniments is absolutely flawless. In Naruto, I find that those things aren't as good. Some of the sfx and music are cliché. A lot of the 'touching' moments are filmed in such a terrible way that I couldn't decide if the show-makers intended us to understand it an a parodied way or a serious way. Maybe that's just me. But oh well, we all have our personal opinions.

Secondly: characters. This may be because I've read the manga previously, but I feel that the characters in Naruto, from the very first episodes of the manga, are very predictable, excepting a few choice moments. In SNK, there is no such thing. Every new development is a surprise. Every twist, every turn of the wrist and every trip decision comes as a complete shock.

Thirdly: direction of plot. One of the first things we hear Naruto say is that he wants to become the next Hokage. Since the show is named after him, we can safely assume, even from the first episode, that he will surmount all the coming obstacles and ascend to the position of Godaime no matter what obstacles lie in his path. I like the show, I really do. BUT THAT'S BORING. I don't like 'predictable' things - one of the reasons I prefer Shingeki no Kyojin. With SNK's plot, and with its developments, we have no idea whether or not killing the titans will ever be achieved. The main character's - Eren's - goal is to discover the outside world, and to do that he has to destroy the titans. He has no choice in the matter. It's that or getting killed. But with the number of deaths within the main characters and supporting characters, we could just as well safely assume that he'll get killed himself before he can even find out what the heck it was that his father left in his basement. Hell, even as I speak, Eren is being held captive in some rich guy's basement and about to be eaten by one of his best friends. And there seems to be no possible way out of it. A lot of the fans agree that it's possible he - the main character - will die. Naruto dying? Not possible. Never even considered. There can be no NARUTO without Naruto.

Fourthly: this last one is personal taste, but I tend to prefer really serious mangas/animes with very few comic relief (Sacha and Connie are two of the only comic relief characters in SNK, while ALL of Naruto's characters provide comic relief), heavy plot, manipulations, intrigues, and whatnot. I find that Naruto (the show, not the character, because Naruto Uzumaki is one of the characters I relate to the most in any anime) has TOO much comic relief, and takes TONNES away from the beauty and intensity that could be the show.

There's more, but I can't think how to put it into words. I tried my best not to give any SNK spoilers. No names.

Hope this is helpful to anyone who's been thinking the same thing or was looking for a comparison of the two. If you want to contact me to talk about this, or for any other reason, actually, then do! I'd be glad to meet someone new.

This isn't anime bashing by the way. I think the two shows are very good; I was only trying to put into words what made them different. Hope it makes you want to read whichever one you've not read/watched yet! ^^ read more

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