If you're a fan of Attack on Titan and are searching for new manga with the same intensity as the original story, we've compiled a list of 10 must-read manga that share similar themes — whether it's the action, the psychological drama, or the dark and mysterious world.
10. Tokyo Ghoul
- Bad note: 8.54
- Year: 2011 – 2014
- Chapters: 144 (Completed)
- Author: Ishida, Sui
At first glance, Tokyo Ghoul might seem like just another story about urban monsters. However, what truly captivates the reader is the protagonist Kaneki's internal conflict, torn between his humanity and the grotesque new reality he is forced to accept. This duality is quite reminiscent of Eren in Attack on Titan , especially when both are pushed towards morally ambiguous choices.
Furthermore, the dark and suffocating atmosphere of Tokyo Ghoul echoes the same feeling of constant hopelessness that we see in the walls of Paradis. But unlike AoT , here the terror is intimate, psychological, and hides in the streets, not in colossal titans. Prepare to immerse yourself in a world where the line between villain and victim quickly blurs.
09. The Promised Neverland
- Bad note: 8.14
- Year: 2016 – 2020
- Chapters: 181 (Completed)
- Author: Demizu, Posuka (Art), Shirai, Kaiu (Story)
Deceptive at first glance, The Promised Neverland begins as an innocent tale about children in an orphanage. But just a few pages turn to reveal that something is profoundly wrong in that place. Like in Attack on Titan , the initial twist is brutal and redefines the entire narrative—the truth hidden behind the facade is as terrifying as it is revealing.
The focus here is on the game of intelligence, more than the action. Even so, the tension is suffocating, because every wrong decision could mean death. Although there are no titans, the feeling of being trapped and the urgent need for freedom make this manga a treat for those who thrilled to the dilemmas of Eren, Armin, and company.
08. Made in Abyss
- Bad note: 8.73
- Year: 2012 – present
- Chapters: 70+ (ongoing)
- Author: Tsukushi, Akihito
Visually enchanting, Made in Abyss is completely deceptive. The cute art and magical setting hide a cruel narrative, where the abyss is both literal and metaphorical. Just like in Attack on Titan , the characters here are confronted with horrors that no one so young should face, and the story doesn't hesitate to show the true cost of these discoveries.
More than just a brutal world, Made in Abyss builds a deep and disturbing mythology, full of mysteries as fascinating as they are deadly. Furthermore, the growing sense of helplessness, chapter after chapter, is quite reminiscent of the existential weight that haunts the characters in AoT .
07. Knights of Sidonia
- Bad note: 7.71
- Year: 2009 – 2015
- Chapters: 78 (Completed)
- Author: Nihei, Tsutomu
If you enjoyed the clash between humanity and giant monsters, Knights of Sidonia is a real treat. Instead of titans, we have alien creatures called Gauna, and an isolated society inside a spaceship trying to survive at all costs. Just like in Attack on Titan , there's a constant cycle of sacrifice and rebuilding, where few have the luxury of dreaming of freedom.
But there's something more here: the deliberate, almost uncomfortable, strangeness of human relationships and biotechnology. The work plays with identity, cloning, and even artificial reproduction—and despite the futuristic setting, the atmosphere of despair and resistance is very reminiscent of the fight against the titans.
06. Blame!
- Bad note: 8.29
- Year: 1997 – 2003
- Chapters: 66 (Completed)
- Author: Nihei, Tsutomu
With almost no dialogue and a narrative that defies traditional understanding, Blame! is a visual experience. However, if you enjoyed Attack on Titan for the feeling of being thrown into a vast and indifferent world, this manga takes that to the extreme. Here, the scale is colossal—and the loneliness, suffocating.
Furthermore, the protagonist, Killy, traverses a labyrinthine and endless megacity in search of something almost impossible: a lost human gene. The solitary journey, filled with biomechanical threats and fragmented civilizations, is quite reminiscent of the constant exploration and "end of the world" feeling of AoT , but with an even more dystopian twist.
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05. Ajin
- Bad note: 8.00
- Year: 2012 – 2021
- Chapters: 84 (Completed)
- Author: Sakurai, Gamon (Story & Art), Miura, Tsuina (Story)
Ajin stands out for exploring the terror of being immortal in a world that hates what it doesn't understand. Just like the titans within the walls, the ajin are seen as monsters—but, deep down, they are just different humans. The relentless pursuit the protagonist faces is reminiscent of Eren's fate when his powers come to the surface.
The dark tone, the raw violence, and the clash between government, science, and survival make Ajin more than just an action thriller. It's a social critique disguised as a supernatural story—and, just like in Attack on Titan , you soon realize that the real enemy might not be the one that seems most monstrous.
04. Gantz
- Bad note: 8.08
- Year: 2000 – 2013
- Chapters: 383 (Completed)
- Author: Oku, Hiroya
If Attack on Titan captivated you with its unfiltered brutality and the constant feeling that "no one is safe," then Gantz will throw you even deeper into that abyss. Here, death is just the beginning: the protagonists are forced to fight grotesque creatures in missions that border on suicide.
The key difference is the cynicism. Gantz doesn't try to romanticize violence or justify its actions with grand speeches. However, this doesn't mean it lacks depth—quite the opposite. Just like in AoT , there's a brutal deconstruction of humanity and its most visceral impulses, but with an extra dose of nihilism.
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03. Seraph of the End
- Bad note: 7.73
- Year: 2012 – present
- Chapters: 150+ (ongoing)
- Author: Yamamoto, Yamato (Art), Kagami, Takaya (Story), Furuya, Daisuke (Story)
Despite its shonen visuals and initial clichés, Seraph of the End surprises with its dark plot development. The apocalypse here came in the form of a virus that decimated the adults, while vampires took control. Just like in Attack on Titan , youth is thrown onto the front lines of a war they barely understand.
Furthermore, the betrayals, human experiences, and desperate pursuit of power (at any cost) place the characters in moral dilemmas very similar to those faced by Eren. Over time, the lines between good and evil blur, revealing a story more complex than it seems.
02. Berserk
- Bad note: 9.47
- Year: 1989 – present
- Chapters: 380+ (ongoing)
- Author: Miura, Kentarou (Story & Art), Studio Gaga (Art)
Berserk is a masterpiece of suffering, violence, and resistance. If Attack on Titan captivated you with its emotional weight and epic battles, Berserk elevates all of that tenfold. Guts, the protagonist, faces an even crueler world, where demons, betrayals, and a silent fury shape every page.
But it's not just about brutality. There's a tragic beauty in the narrative, just like in AoT , where fate always seems to slip through the characters' fingers. And while the horror is visceral, what hurts most is the burden of survival—something Guts and Eren know all too well.
01. Claymore
- Bad note: 8.28
- Year: 2001 – 2014
- Chapters: 159 (Completed)
- Author: Yagi, Norihiro
Claymore presents a world devastated by creatures known as Yoma, hunted by half-monster warriors trained from a young age—a premise that strongly resembles the soldiers of Paradis. However, the focus here is on the consequences of abandoning humanity in the name of war.
Clare, the protagonist, lives in a perpetual internal conflict, trying to maintain her identity in the face of the monstrosity growing within her—something extremely familiar to those who followed Eren. Like Attack on Titan , Claymore isn't afraid to kill off characters, explore dark themes, and delve into the unstable nature of revenge.
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