Loved 'Jujutsu Kaisen'? 5 Other Dark Supernatural Anime You Need to See Next

Jujutsu Kaisen has redefined modern action anime. Its popularity comes from a specific combination: a modern world threatened by supernatural horrors (Curses), a well-defined power system (Cursed Energy), and fluid, cinematic combat animation from studio MAPPA.

If you finished the latest season and are looking for a series to fill that void, you aren't just looking for any action anime. You are looking for the "Dark Supernatural Fantasy" subgenre.

The following 5 series share those core elements of action, horror, and the supernatural, making them the perfect choice for any Jujutsu Kaisen fan.

1. Chainsaw Man

• Studio: MAPPA

• Genre: Action, Dark Fantasy, Horror.

• Why Watch It If You Liked Jujutsu Kaisen: This is the most direct recommendation. Made by the same studio (MAPPA) and considered part of the "Dark Shonen Trio" alongside Jujutsu Kaisen and Hell's Paradise. Both series feature a teen protagonist who merges with a supernatural being (Sukuna and Pochita), hunt monsters (Curses and Devils) for a government organization, and have a dark tone that isn't afraid to kill characters.

• Summary (No Spoilers): Denji lives in extreme poverty, paying off his father's debt by hunting low-level Devils with his chainsaw-dog devil, Pochita. Betrayed and killed, he makes a pact with Pochita to be reborn as "Chainsaw Man," a human-devil hybrid. He is recruited by a government division of Devil Hunters.

2. Hell's Paradise (Jigokuraku)

• Studio: MAPPA

• Genre: Action, Dark Fantasy, Horror.

• Why Watch It If You Liked Jujutsu Kaisen: This is the third member of the "Dark Trio." Hell's Paradise shares Jujutsu Kaisen's grotesque creature designs and a mysterious power system (called Tao) that is fundamental to survival. If you liked the "event" arcs of JJK (like the Goodwill Event or the Culling Game), you will love the premise of Hell's Paradise, which is a battle royale mission on a terrifying island.

• Summary (No Spoilers): Gabimaru the Hollow, an elite ninja sentenced to death, is given a chance at a pardon. He must join a group of condemned criminals and travel to a mythical island called Shinsenkyo to find the Elixir of Life. The island, however, is filled with supernatural horrors and other killers.

3. Parasyte -the maxim- (Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu)

• Studio: Madhouse

• Genre: Action, Body Horror, Psychological Thriller, Sci-Fi.

• Why Watch It If You Liked Jujutsu Kaisen: This series is perfect if your favorite part of JJK was the Yuji/Sukuna relationship and the body horror (like Mahito). Parasyte features a protagonist (Shinichi) who must also co-exist with an alien entity (Migi) that has taken over his hand. The series blends high-speed action with philosophical questions and a dark thriller tone in a modern school setting.

• Summary (No Spoilers): Worm-like alien creatures called Parasytes descend on Earth and take over human brains. One high school student, Shinichi Izumi, manages to stop a Parasyte from reaching his brain, but it takes over his right hand. The two must now co-exist to survive against other Parasytes who see Shinichi as a threat.

4. Mob Psycho 100

• Studio: BONES

• Genre: Action, Comedy, Supernatural.

• Why Watch It If You Liked Jujutsu Kaisen: If what you loved most about JJK was the top-tier combat animation, Mob Psycho 100 is a required watch. While it's more comedy than horror, its supernatural action sequences (psychics vs. spirits) are considered by many to be some of the best ever animated. It follows a protagonist with immense power who tries to suppress it, similar to Yuji at the start.

• Summary (No Spoilers): Shigeo Kageyama, nicknamed "Mob," is a middle schooler with incredibly strong psychic powers. To avoid hurting others, he keeps his emotions suppressed. However, when his "emotional percentage" hits 100, his powers explode. He works part-time for a con-man who pretends to be an exorcist.

5. Bleach

• Studio: Pierrot

• Genre: Action, Supernatural, Adventure.

• Why Watch It If You Liked Jujutsu Kaisen: Bleach is the "blueprint" for many of the ideas in Jujutsu Kaisen. The author of JJK, Gege Akutami, is a vocal fan of Bleach. You will see many similarities: a secret organization (Gotei 13 / Jujutsu High), monsters (Hollows / Curses), a protagonist who gets powers he shouldn't have, and an eye-covered, white-haired mentor (Urahara / Gojo).

• Summary (No Spoilers): Ichigo Kurosaki is a high school student who can see ghosts. His life changes when he meets Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper who transfers her powers to Ichigo so he can protect his family from a spirit monster called a Hollow.

Conclusion

Jujutsu Kaisen has set a high bar, but its success has shined a light on a genre full of great series. Whether you're looking for the visceral horror of Chainsaw Man, the explosive animation of Mob Psycho 100, or the psychological horror of Parasyte, these 5 series will give you the dark supernatural action fix you're looking for.