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If you liked Jujutsu Kaisen add

...then you might like Chainsaw Man add

So, you finished part 1 of Chainsaw Man and you're eagerly waiting for part 2? I can't think of a better series to pass that wait time than Jujutsu Kaisen. It scratches the same modern-setting, horror-action, occult-centered itch that Chainsaw Man appeals to without being so similar that you've already seen it before. The two series' plots premises are remarkably similar at a glance, but they diverge well when it comes to their themes and how they handle their "edginess." Like CSM, JJK makes time for humor that generally lands, but its humor is far less morbid and lends JJK a far more typical-shounen feel. However, JJK doesn't pull its punches - this series is just as dark and its conflicts are nearly as costly as CSM's devil exterminations. A similarly rough but otherwise distinct artstyle makes JJK easy on the eyes as well, with great paneling and distinct character design to boot. If you're a fan of the messy-yet-organized feeling Fujimoto's art brings to the table, Gege Akutami cranks that up to an eleven with thick lineart and liberal use of dark ink and hatching, creative use of forced perspective, and exaggerated expressions to give its art an even more chaotic and intense feeling. Overall, while JJK and CSM both have dark, edgy, and supernatural tones JJK stands apart from CSM as a distinctly separate approach to these similar themes, and I would call it a must-read for anyone who enjoys Chainsaw Man.