20 anime like Death Parade
These are the shows Death Parade fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Death Parade, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 5 come from the same studio. 15 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 1 is a film you can watch in one sitting.
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Death Note
TV · 2006 · 37 eps · 84/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into male protagonist and philosophy. MADHOUSE animated both. It is a longer watch at 37 episodes. Many fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- Thriller
- 2
Kakegurui
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · 70/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into gambling and female protagonist. Many fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 3
Tomodachi Game
ONA · 2022 · 12 eps · 76/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into male protagonist and death game. Many fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Thriller
- 4
Hell Girl
TV · 2005 · 26 eps · 72/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into episodic and female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Many fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 5
Colorful ~ The Motion Picture
Movie · 2010 · 75/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into male protagonist and suicide. Many fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- Supernatural
- 6
Angel Beats!
TV · 2010 · 13 eps · 77/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into afterlife and male protagonist. Many fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Supernatural
- 7
BARTENDER Glass of God
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · 73/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into bar and male protagonist. Many fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- 8
TASOKARE HOTEL
ONA · 2025 · 12 eps · 69/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into amnesia and female protagonist. Many fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 9
Boogiepop and Others
TV · 2019 · 18 eps · 68/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into philosophy and female protagonist. MADHOUSE animated both. Many fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 10
Bartender
TV · 2006 · 11 eps · 70/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into bar and episodic. Many fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- 11
WONDER EGG PRIORITY
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into female protagonist and suicide. Fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- 12
ERASED
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · 81/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into male protagonist. Fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- 13
ID: INVADED
TV · 2020 · 13 eps · 77/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into memory manipulation and primarily adult cast. Fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 14
Blue Literature Series
TV · 2009 · 12 eps · 73/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into philosophy and primarily adult cast. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Psychological
- Romance
- Thriller
- 15
B: The Beginning
ONA · 2018 · 12 eps · 69/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into primarily adult cast and male protagonist. Fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- 16
SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table
TV · 2026 · 11 eps · 71/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into death game and female protagonist. Fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 17
Mononoke
TV · 2007 · 12 eps · 82/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into philosophy and male protagonist. Fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 18
Kaiji - Ultimate Survivor
TV · 2007 · 26 eps · 82/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into gambling and primarily adult cast. MADHOUSE animated both. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Psychological
- Thriller
- 19
Angels of Death
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 67/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into death game and female protagonist. Fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Horror
- Psychological
- 20
Paranoia Agent
TV · 2004 · 13 eps · 76/100
Like Death Parade, it leans into philosophy and male protagonist. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Death Parade recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Death Parade; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.