5 Best Dark Anime to Binge if You Still Miss 'Tokyo Ghoul', Ranked by IMDb
These anime delve into the darker side of human nature, blurring the lines between good and evil and prompting empathy for even the most contradictory characters.
Tokyo Ghoul is a title that combines dark aesthetics, philosophical dilemmas, and shocking violence. If you miss its unique atmosphere and are looking for a similarly captivating series, you're not alone.
We've compiled a list of the five best anime series to continue your journey into a world where the boundaries between humans and monsters are blurred.
5. 'Devils' Line', 2018
IMDb Score: 6.8/10
The story follows Tsukasa, an ordinary Japanese schoolgirl who is attacked by a devil – one of the vampires that live among humans.
However, she was saved by Yuki, a half-vampire and an officer in a secret Tokyo police department that deals with vampire-related crimes.
Yuki is now tasked with keeping an eye on Tsukasa, and the two quickly develop a complex bond that Yuki fears will test his self-imposed rule of never drinking human blood.
4. 'Deadman Wonderland', 2011
IMDb Score: 7.0/10
Ten years ago, a massive cataclysm struck Tokyo, destroying most of the city. The survivors, including the main character Ganta Igarashi, continued to live their normal lives.
One day, however, a mysterious Red Man bursts into his classroom. The Red Man kills everyone except Ganta and leaves a red mark on his body before vanishing. Accused of murdering his classmates, Ganta is sent to a special prison called Deadman Wonderland.
There, he will face dangerous trials and survival games alongside deranged criminals and their insane guards.
3. 'Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress', 2016
IMDb Score: 7.2/10
Ikoma dreamed of inventing a weapon that could pierce a kabane's heart, and he succeeded. However, there was no time for heroics – the monsters breached the fortress's defenses, wreaked havoc, and bit Ikoma.
Within a minute, he would transform into a mindless monster eager to attack others. Like a true inventor, though, Ikoma found a way to stop the poison from spreading and preserve his sanity.
But his body had already transformed into a kabane, and the locals had erased him from their ranks.
2. 'Parasyte: The Maxim', 2014-2015
IMDb Score: 8.2/10
Shinichi Izumi was a quiet, unremarkable high school student until a parasite from outer space took up residence in his body. Tens of thousands of these creatures had arrived on Earth to take over the food chain.
Shinichi was fortunate – the parasite didn't reach his brain and remained in his hand. Now, however, he must share his body with a monster. The worst part is that having transformed into a hybrid, he has become an enemy to both humans and parasites.
1. 'Chainsaw Man', 2022-...
IMDb Score: 8.3/10
Denji was a homeless teenager who was always in trouble. His only friend was a demon named Pochita who had a chainsaw for a heart.
After another fight left Denji on the brink of death, the demon sacrificed its heart to save him. Denji received a second chance at life and became a half-demon, which quickly attracted the attention of the people in suits.
