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 put together a list of 10 must-read manga that share similar themes — whether it's action, psychological drama, or a dark, mysterious world.
10. Tokyo Ghoul
- Grade BAD: 8.54
- Year: 2011 – 2014
- Chapters: 144 (Finalized)
- Author: Ishida, Sui
At first glance, Tokyo Ghoul may 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 very reminiscent of Eren in Attack on Titan , especially when both are forced into morally murky choices.
Furthermore, Tokyo Ghoul echoes the same feeling of constant hopelessness we see within the walls of Paradis. But unlike AoT , here the terror is intimate, psychological, and lurks 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
- Grade BAD: 8.14
- Year: 2016 – 2020
- Chapters: 181 (Finalized)
- 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 turn a few pages and you realize something is deeply wrong there. Just like in Attack on Titan , the initial twist is brutal and redefines the entire narrative—the truth lurking behind the facade is as terrifying as it is revealing.
The emphasis here is on the game of wits, rather than the action. Still, the tension is suffocating, because every wrong decision could mean death. Although there are no titans, the feeling of imprisonment and the urgent need for freedom make this manga a real treat for those who enjoyed the dilemmas of Eren, Armin, and company.
08. Made in Abyss
- Grade BAD: 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 conceal a cruel narrative, where the abyss is both literal and metaphorical. As in Attack on Titan , the characters here are faced with horrors no one so young should face, and the story doesn't hesitate to show the true cost of discovery.
More than just a brutal world, Made in Abyss builds a deep and disturbing mythology, filled with mysteries as fascinating as they are deadly. Furthermore, the growing sense of helplessness, chapter after chapter, is very reminiscent of the existential weight that haunts the characters in AoT .
07. Knights of Sidonia
- Grade BAD: 7.71
- Year: 2009 – 2015
- Chapters: 78 (Finalized)
- 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 a society isolated inside a spaceship trying to survive at any cost. Just like in Attack on Titan , there's a cycle of constant sacrifice and reconstruction, 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 desperation and resistance is very reminiscent of the fight against the titans.
06. Blame!
- Grade BAD: 8.29
- Year: 1997 – 2003
- Chapters: 66 (Finalized)
- 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 thrust into a vast, indifferent world, this manga takes that to the extreme. Here, the scale is overwhelming—and the solitude, suffocating.
Furthermore, the protagonist, Killy, traverses a labyrinthine, infinite megacity in search of something nearly impossible: a lost human gene. The solitary journey, filled with biomechanical threats and fragmented civilizations, is reminiscent of the constant exploration and "end of the world" feeling of AoT , only with an even more dystopian twist.
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05. Ajin
- Grade BAD: 8.00
- Year: 2012 – 2021
- Chapters: 84 (Finalized)
- 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. Like the Titans within the walls, the Ajin are seen as monsters—but deep down, they're just different humans. The relentless persecution the protagonist faces is reminiscent of Eren's fate when his powers surface.
The dark tone, raw violence, and clash between government, science, and survival make Ajin more than an action thriller. It's a social commentary disguised as a supernatural story—and, like Attack on Titan , you soon realize that the true enemy may not be the one who seems most monstrous.
04. Gantz
- Grade BAD: 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 of "no one is safe," then Gantz will plunge 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.
What sets it apart is its cynicism. Gantz doesn't try to romanticize violence or justify his 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 added dose of nihilism.
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03. Seraph of the End
- Grade BAD: 7.73
- Year: 2012 – present
- Chapters: +150 (ongoing)
- Author: Yamamoto, Yamato (Art), Kagami, Takaya (Story), Furuya, Daisuke (Story)
Despite its shounen 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 over. Much like in Attack on Titan , the youth are thrust onto the front lines of a war they barely understand.
Furthermore, betrayals, human experiences, and the desperate quest for power (at any cost) place the characters in moral dilemmas very similar to those experienced by Eren. Over time, the lines between good and evil blur, revealing a story more complex than it appears.
02. Berserk
- Grade BAD: 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 drew you in for its emotional weight and epic battles, Berserk takes it all to the tenth power. Guts, the protagonist, faces an even crueler world, where demons, betrayal, and a silent rage shape every page.
But it's not just about brutality. There's a tragic beauty to the narrative, much 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
- Grade BAD: 8.28
- Year: 2001 – 2014
- Chapters: 159 (Finalized)
- Author: Yagi, Norihiro
Claymore presents a world ravaged by creatures known as Yoma, hunted by half-monster warriors trained from an early age—a premise very reminiscent of 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 constant internal conflict, trying to maintain her identity in the face of the monstrosity growing within her—something all too familiar to anyone who followed Eren. Like Attack on Titan , Claymore isn't afraid to kill off characters, explore dark themes, and delve into the volatile nature of revenge.
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