Highschool of the Dead

Series Similar to Highschool of the Dead

If you enjoyed Highschool of the Dead, these series share similar themes, tone, and quality. Each recommendation is scored on genre overlap, tonal match, and critical acclaim.

1. Blood+

   2005 · Action, Adventure, Anime, Horror · ended96% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile, hidden gem.

   Throughout the passage of time and the shifts in backgrounds, a particular war continues to leave its mark on history, extending its influence into the modern world. There are two major groups involved in the ensuring war. The first group consists of monsters known as Chiropterans who can change their appearances into that of human beings. They are actually immortals who feed on the blood of the living. The second group is an organisation known as the "Red Shield", formed to track down these monsters and exterminate them. Otonashi Saya is a high-school girl who lives a peaceful life with her family. The only problem is, she has no recollections of her life beyond that of the past year. However, her happy life will be destroyed by an event that will lead her to her destined fate.

2. Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu

   2014 · Action, Anime, Horror · ended95% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile, highly rated (8).

   One day, high school boy Shinichi wakes up to find that his hand has been possesses by a talking alien parasite Although he and his parasite are able to form a reluctant symbiotic relationship of sorts, the other parasites on Earth have taken over their hosts' bodies completely. Moreover, there are brutal murders happening all across the country. And while the police are baffled as they look for a killer, Shinichi is the only one who knows the truth: It's not a serial killer. It's the parasites feeding on human flesh.

3. Angel Beats!

   2010 · Action, Anime, Horror · ended93% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile, hidden gem.

   A boy awakens in the afterlife to find himself among teen rebels battling against reincarnation and against a singular girl with supernatural powers named Angel.

4. Devil May Cry

   2007 · Action, Anime, Horror, Supernatural · ended92% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile, hidden gem.

   Devil May Cry follows the story of the demon hunter known as Dante. As a half demon, half human, he uses his trusty sword Rebellion and his two guns Ebony and Ivory to take on missions. Dante owns and runs "Devil May Cry," a business that specializes in hunting and killing demon-related problems.(Source: MyAnimeList)

5. Demon Slayer

   2019 · Action, Anime, Fantasy, Horror · ended91% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile.

   Since ancient times, rumors have abounded of man-eating demons lurking in the woods. Because of this, the local townsfolk never venture outside at night. Legend has it that a demon slayer also roams the night, hunting down these bloodthirsty demons. For young Tanjiro, these rumors will soon to become his harsh reality… Ever since the death of his father, Tanjiro has taken it upon himself to support his family. Although their lives may be hardened by tragedy, they've found happiness. But that ephemeral warmth is shattered one day when Tanjiro finds his family slaughtered and the lone survivor, his sister Nezuko, turned into a demon. To his surprise, however, Nezuko still shows signs of human emotion and thought… Thus begins Tanjiro's quest to fight demons and turn his sister human again.

6. Air Gear

   2006 · Action, Anime · ended89% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile.

   Ikki Minami is a storm rider from the east side of the town. He resides with the Noyamanos, takes on gangs on his own and is in charge at his school. After suffering a crushing defeat he is introduced to the world of Air Treks, where his powers and strength are increased.

7. Akame ga Kill!

   2014 · Action, Anime, Fantasy · ended89% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile.

   Under the rule of a tyrannical empire, Tatsumi, a young swordsman, leaves his home to save his poverty stricken village. He meets a girl named Akame, an assassin who was bought, brainwashed and trained to kill by the Empire. Akame is a member of the secret assassin group called "Night Raid" who use special weapons called Teigu. Together, Tatsumi and the members of Night Raid confront the corrupt empire.

8. Blood-C

   2011 · Action, Adventure, Anime, Horror · ended89% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile.

   The Ukishima sanctuary is located in a picturesque old town on the edge of a lake. Saya Kisaragi, a young priestess of the temple lives there with her father, Tadayoshi. During the day, she lives the life of a normal high school student at the Sanbar academy. But at night, she hunts the "Ancient", creatures possessing supernatural physical abilities who prey humans and which alone she has the ability to defeat.

9. Hitori no Shita: The Outcast

   2016 · Action, Anime, Horror · returning88% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile.

   One day, Zhang Chulan is attacked by zombies in a graveyard. In the midst of that situation, he saves the life of a girl, throwing the kitchen knife in his hand in order to kill the enemies. The girl tells Chulan, who is relieved, to face his hardships head on and leaves. However, Chulan later sees that girl again at his university. From that moment, Zhang Chulan's destiny begins to move. There will be strangers with special powers appearing one by one, with battles involving those abilities. Each episode will bring a new mystery to light.(Source: MAL News)

10. Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign

    2015 · Action, Anime, Fantasy · ended88% match

    Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile, hidden gem.

    One day, a mysterious virus appeared on Earth which killed every infected human over the age of 13. At the same time, vampires emerged from the world's dark recesses and enslaved mankind. Enter Hyakuya Yuuichirou, a young boy, who along with the rest of the children from his orphanage, are treated as livestock by the vampires. Even in captivity, Yuuichirou dreams big. He dreams of killing vampires. He dreams of killing them all.