5 Best Dark Shonen Titles to Binge if You Liked 'Gachiakuta', Ranked by IMDb
Worlds split in half, forgotten pasts, and attempts to find common ground with your dark side – you'll find all of this in these titles.
One of the biggest anime hits right now is Gachiakuta, a dark shonen series in which the characters struggle fiercely for survival in a corrupt environment.
If you've been looking for similar titles, then this is the right place for you – we've recalled five anime series that embody Gachiakuta's ruthless spirit and feature spectacular action scenes.
5. 'Battle Angel', 1993
IMDb Score: 7.2/10
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The anime is set in a post-apocalyptic world in the distant 26th century. Some people live in the floating city of Zalem, while others languish in the garbage dumps below.
Among the piles of junk there, doctor and mechanic Daisuke Ido discovers the remains of a cyborg girl named Gally. Driven by professional curiosity, he decides to repair her and bring her back to life.
However, Gally has no memory of her past, so she must start her life over from scratch.
4. 'Patema Inverted', 2013
IMDb Score: 7.3/10
Following a massive catastrophe, gravity began affecting everyone differently. Some are drawn to the ground, while others are drawn to the sky.
The people were divided into two warring factions: those who lived on the surface and those who hid underground. One day, a curious girl named Patema emerges from her underground city and meets a local boy named Eiji.
Despite their differences, they discover they have a lot in common. But what will happen if someone discovers their friendship?
3. 'Kill la Kill', 2013-2014
IMDb Score: 7.8/10
Ryuko Matoi arrives at Honnouji Academy to uncover the secret behind her father's death. The only things he left her were a strange, talking school uniform and half of a pair of giant scissors.
Ryuko's uniform is made of special threads that enhance the wearer's powers. Similar uniforms are worn by select students at the academy, including the student council president, Satsuki. She also possesses the other half of the scissors. Could she be behind Ryuko's father's death?
2. 'Dorohedoro', 2020-2025
IMDb Score: 8.0/10
Caiman is a man whose head was stolen and replaced with that of an alligator. Perhaps the sorcerers are to blame, who conducted cruel experiments on the slum dwellers.
Caiman doesn't know exactly what happened. When he woke up, his human head was gone, as was his memory of who he had been before. In order to find answers and regain his humanity, he begins hunting sorcerers.
1. 'Kaiju No. 8', 2024-2025
IMDb Score: 8.2/10
The anime introduces us to 32-year-old Kafka Hibino, a cleaner who cleans up the city after battles between the military and kaiju monsters.
However, Kafka dreams of fighting monsters himself, rather than picking through their remains. One day, a small kaiju enters his body and imbues him with its powers. What will happen if the defense forces find out, and how will Kafka realize his dream?
