Ao no Exorcist

Hunter x Hunter (2011) addpermalink

The exorcists have special privileges, getting to go wherever they want to with the keys. The hunters license is like a passport to anywhere. Each group goes on adventures within their group and they form friendships, despite dark adventures. The plots draw the viewer in. 

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InuYasha addpermalink

I just feel that the main character has a similar situation. Being half human and half demon, the main character doesn't belong to either side. But they chose the human side and decided to get stronger in order to protect them. 

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High School DxD addpermalink

Both are typical highschool shounen shows with supernatural (aka devil/demon) elements, with the main difference being that Ao no Exorcist doesn't have the enormous amount of fan service.
In both shows the loser/outcast/main protagonist gets involved with these supernatural elements and has to fight and train with all his might to win the inevitable battle at the end to safe the ones he loves.
Typical, but very enjoyable. 

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Supernatural The Animation addpermalink

Both series are about a pair of brothers fighting against demons. The older brother Dean is more the action kind of guy, attack first, ask questions later, which is like Rin. Sam the younger brother is the more reserved thinking brother. Sam also is very smart and tends to use research and intelligence against enemies rather than brute strength like Dean (though they both kick some serious ass regardless). This is quite a bit like Yukio. In Supernatural one brother also shares a strong connection to demons and Lucifer (Satan) in particular (not going to give away which one). The other brother often tells his demonically inclined brother that he shouldn't use demon powers and that they'll corrupt him (sound familiar?). 

In particular there's actually a scene in episode 24 of Ao no Exorcist (spoilers if you haven't watched it all yet) where Yukio is possessed by Satan and when Rin comes to save him Satan starts beating the crap out of Rin but Rin refuses to harm Yukio and believes his younger brother has to be in there still and can hear him and overcome Satan. Though the Supernatural anime has yet to get that far in the story yet, in the original tv series of the same name there's a scene remarkably similar to this one in Ao no Exorcist. BTW Supernatural came first and is a big hit in Japan which actually lead to the anime series being made (a first of it's kind, an anime adaptation of an American live action tv series) so I've actually wondered a few times if they didn't base that scene on the scene from Supernatural. 

Anyways if you like series that follow brothers and deal with the supernatural then this is definitely one to try.  read more 

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Sword Art Online addpermalink

Similarities:
- Both main character are very similar.
- Both have unbelievable powers.
   1. Ao no Exorcist: demonic powers
   2. Sword Art Online: Highest level player in the game
- Both desire a lonely path of solitude; don't want to rely on others.
- Both, everyone hates them.
   1. Ao no Exorcist: Most people mainly hates/fear him for being the son of the Underworld King.
   2. Sword Art Online: Most people mainly hate/fear him for being a Beta player and branded as a " Beater." He's the strongest player in the world.
- Both shouen anime involving action.
- Both really good and warm anime sort of.
- Both have drama.
- Both main characters lost their loved ones. read more 

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Hakkenden: Touhou Hakken Ibun addpermalink

Both have a same vibe, and involve characters with supernatural powers
Both churches, deal with monotheistic religion, but with have Japanese religious characterstics, like exorcist, animal spirits, temples, etc 

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Shakugan no Shana addpermalink

Felt the smiliarity directly when I watched the first episode of Ao no Exorcist.
Mostly the combinations of demons/torches/Guzes no tomogaras and exorcist/flame hazes. Thought in Ao no Exorcist there misses a opposite-gender main character but that probably will be filled up by Rin's brother Yukio. 
Conclusion: Both have a mysterious story that you have to accept to continue and lots of action and a slight touch of comedy. 

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Code:Breaker addpermalink

Rei looks a little bit like Rin and the blue flames. 
They both have the action, Shounen and Supernatrual genres.
Rei and Rin have the same seiyuu. 

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Kyoukai no Kanata addpermalink

Both series have demon hunting, a half-demon main character, and a Japanese highschool setting. There are also many almost identical character archetypes. Both series have a theme of not all demons being evil, while having gratuitous amounts of combat between the characters and demons. Action/animation quality and the general "feel" are comparable.

It should be noted that Ao no Exorcist is more focused on the main character and his training, while Kyokai no Kanata splits the focus between the two main characters and their romance. 

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Chainsaw Man addpermalink

Both main characters have demonic powers and both of them started out as outcasts. People don't trust them because of said powers.  

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Akame ga Kill! addpermalink

Both have a interesting enough premise; both have action that varies from mediocre to pretty good; both have stereotypical characters with at LEAST one standout female fanservice character and both have, in my opinion, quite sh*t endings. Well, from a satisfying perspective at least. 

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Bungou Stray Dogs addpermalink

A jaded boy with low self worth after the world convinces him that he's an unlovable monster who won't ever succeed in life. He finds a supportive group not only willing to accept him for who he is, but also repair what others tore down inside him. Action, fighting, motivational speeches, character growth and healing. Comedy on the side. 

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Mob Psycho 100 addpermalink

They both have brothers, the older brother is seemingly gifted with some kind of power.  They both exorcise some spirits. 

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Ushio to Tora (TV) addpermalink

Cool action with dark secrets and deaths to not be taken lightly. Similar humor with school in the background. The MC's have good personalities and demons/youkai has a major focus in this anime. Both are solid and worth watching. 

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Devilman: Crybaby addpermalink

Both contain demons, with a main character trying to prove he isn't some kind of 'monster' and demons trying to take over the world.

Ao no Exorcist is a lot more light-hearted and comedic than the serious Devilman, yet both share similarities in their story which is why I think people would also enjoy both the Ao no Exorcist series'  

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Koutetsujou no Kabaneri addpermalink

in both anime the mc is bend on fighting the things which are generally feared by most people.......and both mc become that thing which they hated the most 

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Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho addpermalink

The main protagonists of both series are antagonistic in nature but find themselves dealing with the supernatural after a tragic event of some kind. There is also plenty of action. The styles differ yet are still enjoyable. 

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Anime: Nurarihyon no Mago: Sennen Makyou

Nurarihyon no Mago: Sennen Makyou addpermalink

Both characters have something to do with demons and they both have powers sleeping inside them that they can use only when certain conditions are meet, in Ao no Exorcist Rin gets his powers when he draws his sword, in Nurarihyon, Rikuo can only  transform at night 

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Makai Ouji: Devils and Realist addpermalink

Both animé involves demons and the supernatural. The main characters have powers and skills that are yet to be mastered. They have the same dark but also light atmosphere, in Makai Ouji's case and in Ao no Exorcist, that has characters that relieve the tension. Both has its funny moments as well. Although William Twining is an elite who is born to a prestigious family and possess above average intelligence, Rin Okumura is the opposite. Both have an interesting plot that I would watch again and again, so I would definitely recommend if you like the concept of demons. 

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Pandora Hearts addpermalink

The feel about series is similar, both are quite dark, but feature some comedy. Also, again some group of humans vs. demons, special powers, hell gates (or rather equivalents), etc. 

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Kekkaishi addpermalink

-A character that wants to become stronger to protect others and is comedic (Rin and Yoshimori) paired with a serious, studious character that keeps the other in check (Yukio and Tokine)
-Fighting demons or ayakashi
-Yoshimori (Kekkaishi) and Rin (Ao no Exorcist) are given a power at first that they deny, and have immense, natural talent
-The same sense of adventure and reckless strength
 

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B: The Beginning addpermalink

Both are about young people having to figure out their new -demonis-like- powers. Other parties, unclear to the protagnists are clearly involved and a lot happens behind the scenes. Ao no Exorcist is more direct than B: The Beginning. 

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Strike the Blood addpermalink

In both shows, the main character is a supernatural being who is said to be very dangerous and should be eliminated. Both have exorcists who fight the demons/supernatural beings. The fight scenes are also good in both. 

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07-Ghost addpermalink

-main character is cute 
-there are some strange creatures that can possess humans
-church themed 

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Servamp addpermalink

It gave me the same vibe, mc doesn't have parents, the characters have unique personalities and both are funny and bloody at the same time. 

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Magi: The Kingdom of Magic addpermalink

Similar vibe and fantastic art, story lines, action, comedy and character development. 

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Ga-Rei: Zero addpermalink

Both about Exorcist 
Both main characters have a katana as a weapon
Both side characters have different and unique weapons  

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Blood-C addpermalink

both the main characters are monsters.
both have people hunting for their blood.
both select to be human .
both have many foe.
both want to Protect their friends.
both of their parents are kind. 

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Trinity Seven addpermalink

- both main characters are related to demons
- both main characters have magical/spiritual battles
- both main characters attend a magical/spiritual school
- both main characters are motivated by an emotional event
- both main characters are male
- both main characters are seen as ''dangerous'' 
personally i felt like the shows had similar feel to it from the moment i started
 

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Mairimashita! Iruma-kun addpermalink

Seemingly wimpy boy, Iruma Suzuki who has to keep his human identity secret, enrolled into a prestigious school to learn about demoncraft or in Okumura Rin, the Blue Exorcist's case in spite of his demonic lineage which he must hide from his peers, anti-demoncraft, we see a correlation of events unfolding in the most peculiar ways where misunderstandings, awkward situations and unexpected friendships are a given.  

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Devil Survivor 2 The Animation addpermalink

Demons/creatures infesting the world obviously! Both anime also have an action streak and most notably summons that correspond to their user personality/ability/profile. The difference is that DS2 has a technological streak while Ao no Exorcist is more of a laid-back comedy. 

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