5 Anime You’ll Love If You Enjoyed Jujutsu Kaisen
Alright, — let’s talk Jujutsu Kaisen.
You already know it’s not just “some shonen anime.” Nah, this is a full-on supernatural rollercoaster — epic fight scenes, tear-jerking moments, and a world of curses so twisted it makes you check under your bed at night.
If you’ve wrapped up Season 2 (yeah, Shibuya Incident Arc broke all of us) and you’re sitting there like, “Okay… what now?” — I gotchu. There’s a whole squad of anime out there ready to hit you with those same cursed vibes. Whether you want the horror, the heart, or the holy crap did you see that animation?!, here’s 5 anime you NEED in your watchlist if JJK had you hooked.
1. Tokyo Ghoul
If Yuji’s “I’ve got a murder demon living rent-free inside me” arc had you hooked, wait till you meet Kaneki. Dude’s just a regular college kid until — boom — he’s half-ghoul after a freak accident. Now he’s stuck between two worlds: humans who fear ghouls, and ghouls who… well, snack on humans.
- Why it’s your vibe: Tragic main character? Check. Dark fantasy? Check. Fights that make you wince? Double check. And the moral ambiguity? Chef’s kiss.
2. Chainsaw Man
Same studio as JJK (MAPPA gang), but way more unhinged. Denji’s broke, depressed, and has a devil dog named Pochita. Then — wild plot twist — he fuses with said dog and becomes… Chainsaw Man. It’s gory, it’s messy, and somehow still tugs at your heart.
- Why it’s your vibe: Demon-based powers, ridiculously creative fights, chaotic main characters you can’t help but love, and isolation so real you might need a hug after.
3. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
If you loved JJK’s curse exorcising and supernatural squad goals, Bleach is your jam. Ichigo Kurosaki’s a Soul Reaper slicing monsters called Hollows, all while dealing with his own inner beast. The Thousand-Year Blood War arc? Pure eye candy.
- Why it’s your vibe: Stylish sword fights, spiritual powers, epic rivalries, and squad dynamics that feel like Team Gojo but with more swords.
4. Mob Psycho 100
This one’s lighter in tone, but trust me — it hits deep. Mob’s a psychic with world-ending powers, but instead of flexing, he’s just trying to be a better person (and survive school). The battles are flashy, sure, but the emotional beats? Heavy.
- Why it’s your vibe: Suppressed powers with emotional baggage, a goofy but heartfelt mentor, monsters of the week with actual story depth, and animation that goes wild.
5. Parasyte: The Maxim
This is where things get creepy. Shinichi gets infected by a parasitic alien, but it only takes over his right hand. Now they’re stuck as an unwilling tag-team, fighting off other parasites while questioning what it even means to be human.
- Why it’s your vibe: Body horror transformations, human-monster cohabitation, existential crisis, and “one wrong move and you’re done” kind of fights.
Bottom line:
Jujutsu Kaisen might be the king of cursed energy right now, but it’s got some seriously worthy cousins out there. Whether you want the emotional gut-punch, the nightmare fuel, or just a good ol’ inner demon roomie situation, these shows will keep your anime nights dangerously bingeable.
So yeah… consider your next few weekends booked.
Image credit Studio Pierrot
