If you liked
Hellsing
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...then you might like
Tokyo Ghoul
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Hellsing is similar to Tokyo Ghoul as both are in the "horror" genre of anime. This is a genre which often is not meant to be scary, rather it is an anime which is not afraid to show plenty of blood, guts and gore. This can be quite refreshing as anime these days quite often seems to be oversensitized. With massive battles taking place in shounen anime finishing without a single drop of blood being spilt. To summarise, Hellsing is a show about a secret organisation (named Hellsing) which goes around killing vampires, ghouls, and other supernatural foes that threaten the people of England. The story is focused around the main character, Alucard. Alucard himself is a vampire and a powerful one too. Yet due to an ancient oath Alucard has sworn to assist the Hellsing organisation in their endeavours e.g. monster slaying. From tyrannical bloodsuckers who want anarchy in the streets, to Nazis attempting to raise an entire battalion of vampires to reclaim Germany. There's always something deadly and horrific going on in the world of Hellsing, making it a very enjoyable watch. Like Tokyo Ghoul, Hellsing is a supernatural thriller which bases its' story around monsters causing havoc to the modern world. With the only noticeable difference being that Hellsing has a much larger focus on religion, with strong references to the historic rivalry between catholics and protestants. I believe that Hellsing's plot is not particularly complex so its suitable for new anime watchers as well as more cultured ones. And although this anime is rather old now, the animation is of high quality so it's hardly an eyesore. Personally I strongly recommend this anime to anyone who enjoyed Tokyo ghoul and anyone who is a fan of the anime horror genre. This is a classic horror and an absolute must watch for any anime fan.