Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Parasyte -the maxim- List

  • Akira - Both explore themes of body horror and societal breakdown in a dystopian setting.
  • Tokyo Ghoul - Contains similar themes of transformation and the struggle between human and monstrous identities.
  • Attack on Titan - Features humanity's fight against terrifying creatures and has intense action sequences.
  • Ajin: Demi-Human - Focuses on beings with extraordinary abilities facing persecution, akin to the themes in Parasyte.
  • Berserk - Contains dark themes of survival, transformation, and confronting monstrous forces.
  • Mob Psycho 100 - Explores the internal struggles of individuals with supernatural powers and enhances human emotions.
  • Death Note - Involves a battle of wits involving supernatural elements and moral dilemmas.
  • Devilman Crybaby - Explores the conflict between humans and demons with a strong emphasis on identity.
  • Elfen Lied - Contains graphic violence and explores the theme of being different in a society that fears the unknown.
  • Hellsing Ultimate - Features battles against supernatural creatures and shares a dark and gritty atmosphere.
  • Dorohedoro - Set in a dark fantasy world where monsters and humans interact, featuring unique characters.
  • Paranoia Agent - Involves psychological horror and explores societal pressures and fears.
  • Gantz - Involves characters facing off against alien threats in a high-stakes scenario about survival.
  • InuYasha - Focuses on the dynamic between humans and supernatural beings in a fantasy setting.
  • Trigun - Blends action, deep character development, and themes of survival in a lawless world.
  • Soul Eater - Involves characters fighting against creatures in a supernatural setting with a darker tone.
  • Fate/Zero - Explores themes of conflict and moral ambiguity with supernatural elements.
  • Parasyte: Part 1 - Live-action adaptation of the same story, maintaining core themes and characters.
  • Parasyte: Part 2 - Continues the story from Part 1 with the same themes front and center.
  • Another - Involves horror elements and a sense of dread among students facing a hidden threat.
  • The Promised Neverland - Follows children confronting horrific truths about their existence and future.
  • Steins;Gate - Involves characters dealing with consequences of their actions and time travel elements affecting lives.
  • Akame ga Kill! - Features dark themes of fate and battles against oppressive forces involving unique powers.
  • Noragami - Centers on the relationships between humans and supernatural beings with existential themes.
  • Shiki - Explores the horror of vampirism and societal breakdown with a slow-burn narrative.
  • Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Focuses on existential questions and the nature of humanity in a technologically advanced society.
  • Code Geass - Centers on rebellion against oppressive forces with supernatural abilities affecting choices.
  • Lain - Explores themes of identity, reality, and the human psyche with a surreal atmosphere.
  • Neon Genesis Evangelion - Deals with personal trauma, the human psyche, and fighting monstrous entities.
  • Hellraiser - Explores body horror and transformation in a dark, supernatural context.
  • Inside - Focuses on psychological horror and human fears manifesting in gruesome ways.
  • King's Game - Involves psychological games with life-or-death consequences and themes of survival.
  • Gyo: Tokyo Fish Attack - Features a body horror concept with monstrous creatures attacking humanity.
  • Freezing - Combines supernatural battles with themes of human relationships under extreme circumstances.
  • Chrono Crusade - Involves characters fighting against demonic forces with strong emotional bonds.
  • The Future Diary - Involves survival games and the moral dilemmas of life and death involving supernatural elements.
  • Deadman Wonderland - Centers around survival in a dystopian environment with dark themes like imprisonment and body horror.
  • Btooom! - Involves a game of survival with life-or-death consequences under similar psychological themes.
  • The Tatami Galaxy - Explores deep themes of choices and identity in a bizarre, surreal narrative.
  • Jujutsu Kaisen - Contains battles against curses with dark undertones and strong character development.
  • Worms - Focuses on individuals gaining unexpected powers and navigating the moral complexities surrounding them.

Last updated: 2024-09-24 00:32:01

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Akira
Akira
124 min
1988 Japan 208033 8 Movie Released
2
Tokyo Ghoul
Tokyo Ghoul
24 min
SS 4 EP 48
2014 Japan 67425 7.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
3
Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan
23 min
SS 4 EP 87
2013 Japan 538050 9.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
4 2017 Japan 2149 6.4 Movie Released
5
Berserk
Berserk
23 min
SS 1 EP 25
1997 Japan 56325 8.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
6
Mob Psycho 100
Mob Psycho 100
24 min
SS 3 EP 37
2016 Japan 47643 8.6 Serie Ended TV-14
7
Death Note
Death Note
22 min
SS 1 EP 37
2006 Japan 390020 8.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
8
Devilman Crybaby
Devilman Crybaby
25 min
SS 1 EP 10
2018 Japan 29567 7.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
9
Elfen Lied
Elfen Lied
25 min
SS 1 EP 13
2004 Japan 37737 7.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
10
Hellsing Ultimate
Hellsing Ultimate
49 min
SS 1 EP 10
2006 Japan 27496 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
11
Dorohedoro
Dorohedoro
24 min
SS 1 EP 12
2020 Japan 11879 8.1 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
12
Paranoia Agent
Paranoia Agent
25 min
SS 1 EP 13
2004 Japan 14676 8 Serie Ended TV-MA
13
GANTZ
GANTZ
25 min
SS 2 EP 24
2004 Japan 8773 7.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
14
InuYasha
InuYasha
24 min
SS 2 EP 193
2000 Japan 18176 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
15
TRIGUN
TRIGUN
24 min
SS 1 EP 26
1998 Japan 24510 8.2 Serie Ended TV-14
16
Soul Eater
Soul Eater
25 min
SS 1 EP 51
2008 Japan 14717 7.8 Serie Ended TV-14
17
Fate/Zero
Fate/Zero
25 min
SS 2 EP 25
2011 Japan 15032 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
18 2014 Japan 5517 6.8 Movie Released NR
19 2015 Japan 3324 6.5 Movie Released R
20
Another
Another
20 min
SS 1 EP 12
2012 Japan 18867 7.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
21
The Promised Neverland
The Promised Neverland
23 min
SS 2 EP 23
2019 Japan 48486 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
22
Steins;Gate
Steins;Gate
24 min
SS 1 EP 24
2011 Japan 75571 8.8 Serie Ended TV-14
23
Akame ga Kill!
Akame ga Kill!
24 min
SS 1 EP 24
2014 Japan 30926 7.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
24
Noragami
Noragami
24 min
SS 2 EP 25
2014 Japan 19498 7.8 Serie Ended TV-14
25
Shiki
Shiki
25 min
SS 1 EP 22
2010 Japan 4007 7.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
26 2002 Japan 21184 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
27
Lain
Lain
n/a
2021 37 2.9 Movie Released
28
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion
25 min
SS 1 EP 26
1995 Japan 88288 8.5 Serie Ended TV-14
29
Hellraiser
Hellraiser
94 min
1987 United Kingdom 142346 6.9 Movie Released R
30
Inside
Inside
83 min
2007 France 45174 6.7 Movie Released R
31
King's Game
King's Game
107 min
2004 Denmark 4655 7.3 Movie Released
32
Freezing
Freezing
24 min
SS 2 EP 24
2011 Japan 1833 6.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
33
Chrono Crusade
Chrono Crusade
23 min
SS 1 EP 24
2003 Japan 1683 7.1 Serie Ended TV-14
34
The Future Diary
The Future Diary
24 min
SS 1 EP 26
2011 Japan 20509 7.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
35
Deadman Wonderland
Deadman Wonderland
24 min
SS 1 EP 12
2011 Japan 12207 7.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
36
Btooom!
Btooom!
24 min
SS 1 EP 12
2012 Japan 4867 7.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
37
The Tatami Galaxy
The Tatami Galaxy
25 min
SS 1 EP 11
2010 Japan 5088 8.4 Serie Ended TV-14
38
Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen
24 min
SS 1 EP 47
2020 Japan 126905 8.6 Serie Returning Series TV-14
39
Worms
Worms
92 min
2013 Brazil 225 4.8 Movie Released
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