Anime similar to Attack on Titan

You might like "Another". Kind of a horror/mystery series. Mostly serious throughout.

I'd say 'Claymore' is somewhat reminiscent of Attack on titan as it is also set in a detailed and consistent medieval fantasy universe. It's a rather well-known and well-received anime among the general anime crowd.

the qualities you describe are quite rare in shounen. the greatest mystery/philosophy/mind games show i've seen is Monster, but that is very much grown-up fare. Texhnolyze and Durarara have these elements, perhaps give them a go. Paranoia Agent is another, it's pretty 'out there.'

none of those are action-heavy or as laden with (unnecessary, imo) dramatic monologues as AoT though.


ah, i just remembered: i thought Casshern Sins had a very similar atmosphere of desperation, great action, and underlying philosophical elements. but it's quite light in the 'mystery' department, and leaning more towards sci-fi tragic hero. not for everyone but i loved it.

Watch Berserk

Every where i go i'm Walken'

i would heartily recommend Darker Than Black: set in th modern day it deals with shadowy assasins with strange powers, and an underlying mystery as to the origins

Also, Wolfs Rain is a beautiful story, its about wolves that are disguised to look like people, the series is like a road movie that passes through a series of fables

AND LASTLY i'd definitely recommend Baccano! Its a densely plotted steampunk mystery, with great action and well written characters that stick in the mind, dealing in mysterious forces and psychotic killers and set in a few different periods (but the 1920's feature heavily) - and it's also one of the few times i've ever enjoyed the english dub over the japanese, the actors characterisations are just spot on


Happy Hunting

It's simple, Watch Higurashi BOTH SEASONS or else you won't understand anything cuz it's not just a dramatic masterpiece but also a complete *beep* that will leave you feeling stupid..
It's based on an amazing visual Novel By the astonishing writer Ryoukishi07
And no it's not a blood lust fan-service as it might seem at first..

hmmm..so you're in the market for a thoughtfully crafted anime, which provides action, suspense, mystery, whilst at the same time invoking the audience to seriously ponder deeper,existential philosophicalquestions?

I would highly recommend Boku no Pico.

I remember watching an Anime called Speed Grapher. Very interesting theme and is full of mystery. It has a similar level of violence and maturity to it too. Has anyone else seen it?