20 anime like Parasyte -the maxim-
These are the shows Parasyte -the maxim- fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Parasyte -the maxim-, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 4 come from the same studio. 13 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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Devilman Crybaby
ONA · 2018 · 10 eps · 76/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into body horror and gore. It is a shorter watch at 10 episodes. Many fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Horror
- Psychological
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Death Note
TV · 2006 · 37 eps · 84/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into crime and male protagonist. MADHOUSE animated both. It is a longer watch at 37 episodes. Many fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- Thriller
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Chainsaw Man
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · 83/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into urban fantasy and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Many fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Horror
- Supernatural
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INUYASHIKI LAST HERO
TV · 2017 · 11 eps · 74/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into super power and seinen. It is a shorter watch at 11 episodes. Many fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
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Kaiju No. 8
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · 81/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into shapeshifting and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Many fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Sci-Fi
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AJIN: Demi-Human
TV · 2016 · 13 eps · 71/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into super power and crime. Many fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Horror
- Mystery
- Supernatural
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Summer Time Rendering
TV · 2022 · 25 eps · 83/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into urban fantasy and primarily teen cast. Many fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Mystery
- Supernatural
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Shiki
TV · 2010 · 22 eps · 75/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into survival and philosophy. Many fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- Thriller
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The Summer Hikaru Died
TV · 2025 · 12 eps · 81/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into male protagonist and urban fantasy. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Many fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
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Monster
TV · 2004 · 74 eps · 88/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into crime and seinen. MADHOUSE animated both. It is a longer watch at 74 episodes. Fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
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PSYCHO-PASS
TV · 2012 · 22 eps · 81/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into crime and philosophy. Fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- Thriller
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Gleipnir
TV · 2020 · 13 eps · 66/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into shapeshifting and primarily teen cast. Fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Ecchi
- Mystery
- Supernatural
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Elfen Lied
TV · 2004 · 13 eps · 68/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into gore and super power. Fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Ecchi
- Horror
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From the New World
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · 80/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into philosophy and coming of age. Fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
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Kemonozume
TV · 2006 · 13 eps · 71/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into body horror and heterosexual. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Horror
- Romance
- Supernatural
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The Darwin Incident
TV · 2026 · 13 eps · 69/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into anthropomorphism and coming of age. Fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Sci-Fi
- Thriller
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Claymore
TV · 2007 · 26 eps · 74/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into gore and super power. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Horror
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Tengoku Daimakyo
TV · 2023 · 13 eps · 81/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into survival and seinen. Fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Mystery
- Sci-Fi
- Thriller
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DAN DA DAN
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · 83/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into urban fantasy and aliens. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
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KOKKOKU
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 66/100
Like Parasyte -the maxim-, it leans into urban fantasy and urban. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Parasyte -the maxim- recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
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