Anime like Deca-Dence

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Also known as Gurren Lagann.

Studio: Gainax , Aniplex , Konami , Half H.P Studio , Bandai , Bandai Entertainment , Aniplex of America
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Drama , Mecha , Romance , Sci-Fi

In a far away future, mankind lives underground in huge caves, unknowing of a world above with a sky and stars.

In the small village of Jiha, Simon, a shy boy who works as a digger discovers a strange glowing object during excavation. The enterprising Kamina, a young man with a pair of rakish sunglasses and the passion of a firey sun, befriends Simon and forms a small band of brothers, the Gurren Brigade, to escape the village and break through the ceiling of the cave to reach the surface, which few believe exist.

The village elder won't hear of such foolishness and punishes the Brigade. However, when disaster strikes from the world above and the entire village is in jeopardy, it's up to Simon, Kamina, a girl with a big gun named Yoko, and the small yet sturdy robot, Lagann, to save the day.

The new friends journey to the world above and find that the surface is a harsh battlefield, and it's up to them to fight back against the rampaging Beastmen to turn the tide in the humans' favor! Pierce the heavens, Gurren Lagann!

Tags: Super Robot , Coming of Age , Dystopian , Found Family , Male Protagonist , Post-Apocalyptic , Primarily Adult Cast , Space Opera , Tragedy , Travel , War , Space , Time Skip , Aliens , Class Struggle , Politics , Desert , Anthropomorphism , Heterosexual , Outdoor Activities , Henshin , Military , Mixed Media , Animals , Guns , Alternate Universe , Urban , Nudity , Love Triangle , Cosmic Horror , Suicide , Swordplay , Boys' Love , CGI

Shingeki no Kyojin

Also known as Attack on Titan.

Studio: WIT STUDIO , Pony Canyon , Kodansha , Production I.G , Dentsu , Pony Canyon Enterprise , Mainichi Broadcasting System
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Fantasy , Mystery

Several hundred years ago, humans were nearly exterminated by titans. Titans are typically several stories tall, seem to have no intelligence, devour human beings and, worst of all, seem to do it for the pleasure rather than as a food source. A small percentage of humanity survived by walling themselves in a city protected by extremely high walls, even taller than the biggest of titans.

Flash forward to the present and the city has not seen a titan in over 100 years. Teenage boy Eren and his foster sister Mikasa witness something horrific as the city walls are destroyed by a colossal titan that appears out of thin air. As the smaller titans flood the city, the two kids watch in horror as their mother is eaten alive. Eren vows that he will murder every single titan and take revenge for all of mankind.



Tags: Revenge , Kaiju , Male Protagonist , Military , Tragedy , Post-Apocalyptic , Primarily Teen Cast , Super Power , Steampunk , Henshin , Swordplay , Gore , Memory Manipulation , Dystopian , Ensemble Cast , Orphan , Kuudere , Espionage , Cannibalism , Shounen , Coming of Age , Survival , Time Skip , Amnesia , Rural , Suicide , CGI , Primarily Male Cast , Adoption , Medieval

Made in Abyss

Also known as Made in Abyss.

Studio: Kinema Citrus , Media Factory , AT-X , Sony Music Communications , Sentai Filmworks , Cygames
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Horror , Mystery , Sci-Fi

The "Abyss" is the last unexplored place in the world. Strange and wonderful creatures roam within, and it is full of precious relics that present humans can't recreate. Those that dare to explore the depths are known as "Cave Raiders." An orphan girl named Riko lives on the rim. Her dream is to become a Cave Raider like her mother and solve the mysteries of the cave system. One day, Riko starts exploring the caves and discovers a robot who resembles a human boy.



Note: The last episode aired with a runtime of ~48 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.

Tags: Survival , Primarily Child Cast , Environmental , Travel , Chibi , Body Horror , Tragedy , Lost Civilization , Outdoor Activities , Dungeon , Philosophy , Seinen , Cosmic Horror , Female Protagonist , Curses , Gore , Amnesia , Wilderness , Robots , Male Protagonist , Steampunk , Anthropomorphism , Orphan , Food , Tanned Skin , School , Agender , Crossdressing , Religion , Rehabilitation , Dissociative Identities , Maids , Femboy , Time Manipulation , Amputation

Darling in the Franxx

Also known as DARLING in the FRANXX.

Studio: TRIGGER , Aniplex , CloverWorks , A-1 Pictures , Movic , Ultra Super Pictures , Crunchyroll , Funimation
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Mecha , Psychological , Romance , Sci-Fi

The distant future: Humanity established the mobile fort city, Plantation, upon the ruined wasteland. Within the city were pilot quarters, Mistilteinn, otherwise known as the “Birdcage.” That is where the children live... Their only mission in life was the fight. Their enemies are the mysterious giant organisms known as Kyoryu. The children operate robots known as FRANXX in order to face these still unseen enemies. Among them was a boy who was once called a child prodigy: Code number 016, Hiro. One day, a mysterious girl called Zero Two appears in front of Hiro. “I’ve found you, my Darling.”



Tags: Orphan , Super Robot , Post-Apocalyptic , Dystopian , Coming of Age , Tragedy , Primarily Teen Cast , Robots , Heterosexual , Conspiracy , Found Family , Psychosexual , Femdom , Cohabitation , Kaiju , Monster Girl , Lost Civilization , Memory Manipulation , Aliens , Male Protagonist , Female Protagonist , Demons , Environmental , Love Triangle , Military , Politics , Clone , Monster Boy , Travel , Family Life , Virginity , Unrequited Love , Space , Netorare , Nudity , Body Horror , Survival , Yandere , Time Skip , Marriage , Tsundere , Drawing , Medicine , Reincarnation , Aviation , Agriculture , Fishing , Gore , Pandemic

Sakugan

Also known as SAKUGAN.

Studio: Satelight , Sotsu , DeNA , Tohokushinsha Film Corporation , Mainichi Broadcasting System , Bunka Housou , VAP , BANDAI SPIRITS , Bandai Namco Arts , Bandai , Fosun Entertainment Japan , Asmik Ace , Sammy , NetEase
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Mecha , Sci-Fi

In the distant future, humankind lives shoulder-to-shoulder in a cramped "Colony" divided by bedrock. Outside the colony extends a dangerous undeveloped area known as "The Labyrinth." Those who risk their lives to explore the Labyrinth and mark undeveloped areas are known as "Markers." Memempu is a young girl who wants to become a Marker, and Gagumber is a man who quit being a Marker. This rag-tag father and daughter team are about to take on the Labyrinth! "If there is no path, then dig one!



Note: Episode 1 had an early screening during Virtual Crunchyroll Expo 2021 on August 5, 2021.

Tags: Coming of Age , Post-Apocalyptic , Super Robot , Kaiju , Episodic , Female Protagonist , Male Protagonist , Found Family , CGI , Tragedy , Gender Bending , Video Games

Koutetsujou no Kabaneri

Also known as Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress.

Studio: WIT STUDIO , Aniplex , Funimation , Crunchyroll , Dentsu , Fuji TV , Kansai TV , KYORAKU , Fujipacific Music
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Fantasy , Horror , Supernatural

As the world is in the middle of an industrial revolution, a monster appears that cannot be defeated unless its heart, which is protected by a layer of iron, is pierced. By infecting humans with its bite, the monster can create aggressive and undead creatures known as Kabane. On the island Hinomoto, located in the far east, people have built stations to shelter themselves from these creatures. People access the station, as well as transport wares between them, with the help of a locomotive running on steam, called Hayajiro. Ikoma, a boy who lives in the Aragane station and helps to build Hayajiro, creates his own weapon called Tsuranukizutsu in order to defeat the creatures. One day, as he waits for an opportunity to use his weapon, he meets a girl named Mumei, who is excused from the mandatory Kabane inspection. During the night, Ikoma meets Mumei again as he sees Hayajiro going out of control. The staff on the locomotive has turned into the creatures. The station, now under attack by Kabane, is the opportunity Ikoma has been looking for.

Tags: Zombie , Steampunk , Post-Apocalyptic , Trains , Tragedy , Travel , Guns , Pandemic , Female Protagonist , Gore , Revenge , Rotoscoping , Male Protagonist , Historical , Heterosexual , Age Gap , CGI , Kaiju

Yakusoku no Neverland

Also known as The Promised Neverland.

Studio: CloverWorks , Aniplex , Dentsu , Fuji TV , Shueisha , Aniplex of America
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Horror , Mystery , Psychological , Thriller

Emma, Norman and Ray are the brightest kids at the Grace Field House orphanage. And under the care of the woman they refer to as “Mom,” all the kids have enjoyed a comfortable life. Good food, clean clothes and the perfect environment to learn—what more could an orphan ask for? One day, though, Emma and Norman uncover the dark truth of the outside world they are forbidden from seeing.



Tags: Dystopian , Survival , Primarily Child Cast , Orphan , Tragedy , Found Family , Demons , Coming of Age , Ensemble Cast , Female Protagonist , Male Protagonist , Shounen , Gore , Tanned Skin

GOD EATER

Also known as God Eater.

Studio: ufotable , Lantis , Bandai Visual , Bandai Namco Entertainment , TOKYO MX , Aniplex of America , Hanabee Entertainment , ufotable , Anime Consortium Japan
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Sci-Fi

The Far East, 2071.
The domain of the mad gods.

In the early 2050s, unknown life forms called “Oracle cells” begin their uncontrolled consumption of all life on Earth.
Their ravenous appetite and remarkable adaptability earn them first dread, then awe, and finally the name “aragami”.
In the face of an enemy completely immune to conventional weapons, urban civilization collapses, and each day humanity is driven further and further toward extinction.

One single ray of hope remains for humanity.
Following the development of “God Arcs”—living weapons which incorporate Oracle cells—their wielders are organized into an elite force.
In a world ravaged by mad gods, these “God Eaters” fight a desperate war...



Tags: Post-Apocalyptic , Kaiju , CGI , Dystopian , Male Protagonist , Super Power , Female Protagonist , Body Horror , Full CGI , Conspiracy

Yurei Deco

Also known as YUREI DECO.

Studio: Science SARU , Bandai Namco Filmworks , Crunchyroll , NetEase Games
Status: Finished
Genres: Mystery , Sci-Fi

The story begins when Berry, an average girl from an average home, meets Hack, a girl who looks like a boy. Charmed by Hack, Berry meets up with the team Hack leads, the Ghost Detectives Club. Members of this club are “socially dead,” working invisibly within the digitally controlled society of Tom Sawyer. As she works with the group, Berry learns about Zero, a mysterious figure who lurks within Tom Sawyer’s underground. She and Hack decide to chase down this figure, and in time, the truth behind the city is revealed...



Tags: Female Protagonist , Dystopian , Augmented Reality , Artificial Intelligence , Detective , Satire , Conspiracy , Cyberpunk , Alternate Universe , Found Family

Kaiba

Also known as Kaiba.

Studio: MADHOUSE , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Mystery , Psychological , Romance , Sci-Fi

It is now possible to store memory data, so that the death of your body is not actually "death". As memories are stored in databanks, they can be "transferred" to new bodies. Because so-called "memory trading" now occurs, it is now possible to steal memories and illegally alter them.

Society has fallen apart as authority has become lost and stagnant.

One day, a man awakens in a ruined room. His name is Kaiba. He has no memories, but he does have a pendant with a picture of an unknown woman inside.

In the skies are roiling clouds and electrical storms, impossible to pass without losing one's memories; above them lies the elusive realm of the rich and powerful, who barter others' bodies and memories for their own enjoyment and longevity. Below lies a troubled and dangerous world where good bodies are hard to come by and real money is scarce.

After suddenly being attacked, Kaiba escapes into space, and during his travels meets all sorts of people and regains his memories. Throughout it, he continues to be troubled by the world's problems, as well as his own existence. And what of the woman in the pendant, Neiro?

Tags: Amnesia , Dystopian , Memory Manipulation , Body Swapping , Philosophy , Space , Heterosexual , Psychosexual , Male Protagonist , Tragedy , Cyberpunk , Gender Bending , Fugitive , Clone , Terrorism , Conspiracy , Cosmic Horror , Post-Apocalyptic , Aliens , Episodic , Body Horror , Cult , Crime , Drugs , Primarily Child Cast