15 more anime to watch if you love Attack on Titan
8. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Speaking of corruption, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion is a classic anime that tackles similar themes to series like Attack on Titan and Akame Ga Kill.
Set in a world where the Empire of Britannia has stripped Japan of all its freedoms, the anime follows exiled Brittanian prince Lelouch as he attempts to lead a rebellion. Of course, he does so from inside a mecha suit. The technological advancements of his society make for some thrilling fight sequences throughout the show.
That’s where this series deviates from Attack on Titan, meshing high-stakes political suspense together with a very different kind of action. Anyone looking for political themes with a bit more of a science fiction edge can count on Code Geass to deliver.
Lelouch’s tenacity throughout the series has a similar feel to Eren’s stubborn determination. That’s part of why this fast-paced, action-packed anime will appeal to Attack on Titan fans, though it’s not the only reason.
9. Death Note
Death Note is among the most popular horror anime out there, and while it doesn’t share many commonalities with Attack on Titan on the surface, it’s just as dark and suspenseful as Hajime Isayama’s opus. It also has a lead character whose decisions may elicit a few double-takes from viewers.
The anime follows Light Yagami, a high school student who comes into possession of a notebook called — you guessed it — the Death Note. Whenever Light writes a person’s name on one of its pages, that person perishes. And using the same warped sense of justice we see from Eren in Attack on Titan Season 4 Part 2, Light decides to use this tool to eliminate evil from the world.
Fortunately, Light’s isn’t the only perspective viewers get. They also follow L, a detective trying to track down the mysterious person behind Light’s killings. Both characters are incredibly intelligent, setting up a back and forth that gets more thrilling with each episode.
And although the game of cat and mouse unfolding between Light and L sets up a very different kind of story than Attack on Titan, it explores similar questions about justice. Fans looking for something a little different might want to give Death Note a try. It’s got some of the same core themes while delivering a uniquely entertaining narrative.