There’s still no specific date yet for when the long-awaitedChainsaw Mananime comes out, fans just know it’ll be sometime in 2022. Thankfully, while the wait is painful for those who aren’t interested inreading the Part 2 manga continuation,there is a lot of other anime out there that have similar unpredictable and pure chaotic vibes asChainsaw Man.Now, this is something a bit more niche, as there is plenty of anime that has a lot of gratuitous violence and over-the-top action, but the “chaos” inChainsaw Manis truly unique.
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Readers of theChainsaw Manmanga can confirm that it’s impossible to tell what’s going to happen next, who is going to die, and where the story is even going at any point in Denji’s story, and that heightens the experience so much more. So, rather than look at other anime in the same genre, let’s take a look at some recommendations that fit the same “off-the-wall” niche.
8Jujutsu Kaisen: A Similar Type Of Crazy
Starting things off with one of the more mainstream inclusionsthat comes with an action-packed movie to boot,itsJujutsu Kaisen! It’s obvious the two mangakas of the series, Akutami Gege (JJK) and Tatsuki Fujimoto (CSM)know of each other, and it’s even been shown in official artbooks and interviews that they’re fans of each other’s work.
Jujutsu Kaisenisn’t quite as unpredictable asChainsaw Mantends to be in the moment-to-moment stuff. But, those who went intoJujutsu Kaisenthinking it would just be another “Hero punches bad guy extra-hard to win” series know that this anime is at least unpredictable in regards to the story beats.
7Dorohedoro: The Most Unpredictable Of Shows
Dorohedorois deliciously violent, hilariously chaotic, and the conversations are on a similar level in terms of raw hilarity. Viewers never know if the next enemy to show up in either series is going to be the literal devil itself or just a dude with a turkey for a head, and that’s a special bond the two of these series share. Whenever someone asks “What else out there is likeChainsaw Man?”, the first response is always Dorohedoro, outside of Fujimoto’s other works of course (AKAFire Punch). Instead of Devils,Dorohedorohas magic, but then eventually actual Devils also get introduced! So, these two series are absolutely cut from a similar cloth.
6Berserk: An “Always Recommend”
RecommendingBerserkin comparison to a violent manga/anime is probably the oldest trick in the book at this point,especially since the series has now started up againafter Kentaro Miura’s tragic passing. But, in terms of raw violence, pure shock factor in a single frame, and demonic designs,Berserkis assuredly similar. That said, it’s hard to recommend any of the animated forms ofBerserkother than the CG Movies,as the manga is by far still the best way to experience this odyssey.
5Devilman Crybaby: A Hyperviolent Light Show
Devilman Crybabysits just barely belowDorohedorowith regard to raw chaotic energy. The rave scene in which Akira first becomes a Devilman is a perfect example of why these two shows are comparable.
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Additionally, bothDevilmanandChainsaw Manare a similar type of bumbling hero that power through most situations with raw destructive violence rather than any sort of critical thinking. Plus, both series just have so much funwith their terrifying Devil designs, and it shows.
4Gantz & Gantz 0: The Stuff Of Nightmares
Gantz, likeBerserk, is actually a story best experienced in the manga format. But, both the 2004 two-season anime adaptation and the 2016 film(Gantz:0)based on the property are both great watches as well. For those who are unfamiliar withGantz,it’s probably the only other property on here that has enemies that are both hilarious and terrifying likeChainsaw Mandoes.
Hiroya Oku truly is a master at creating alien designs that seem so absurd and then quickly become the stuff of nightmares, and Tatsuki Fujimoto is of a similar breed. Of course, there are also the violent, fanservice, nihilistic, and apocalyptic factors that both series have as well.
3Hunter X Hunter: A Surprise Inclusion
The intention with the recommendations on here was less going for the obvious picks and more for anime that would fit the “off-the-walls” theme but were also unexpected as well, andHunter X Hunteris the best example of this.HxHis one of the most popular Shonen series of all time, how could it possibly be similar to such a violent and hyper-sexualized series likeChainsaw Man?
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Well, Hisoka alone fills the quota for one of those aspects, in the worst way with his obsession with Gon. Meanwhile, the Chimera Ant arc, in particular, is an easy fit for the violent side, boasting some of the most horrifying moments in Shonen history such as the “I’ll use everything” moment in this arc that blew fans away. The darker and more serious moments ofHxH,especially in the latter parts of the 2011 anime, absolutely strike a similar chord asChainsaw Manlikely will when its adaptation comes out.
2Kekkai Sensen: A Kindred Sort Of Setting
Kekkai SensenorBlood Blockade Battlefrontis probably the most unexpected anime on here, but it absolutely deserves a spot. WhileBBBisn’t nearly as violent, dour, or destructive asChainsaw Manis, the narrative and setting both have a very similar “fish in a small pond” vibe where the audience never knows the full scope of the setting, the events of the story, or even what’s going to happen in the next ten seconds. Plus,Chainsaw Manis a world where Devils suddenly manifested into the human world, andKekkai Sensenis a setting where New York City suddenly merged with “The Beyond” and all sorts of lifeforms suddenly started inhabiting our realm.
1Psycho-Pass: Not An Obvious Recommend, But Still A Worthy One
And last up,Psycho-Pass.This one is absolutely more of a tangentially related recommendation, as the tone, style, setting, and narrative of Akane’s story are of an entirely different breed. But, whenPsycho-Passgets dark or shows characters with a high “Crime Coefficient”, that’s when the series starts to scratch thatChainsaw Mansort of itch. The series itself is about catching off-the-walls sort of people before they even realize they’ve lost their minds, and this concept both plays into theChainsaw Man-esque vibe and is a major reasonwhy fans keep clamoring for more seasons.
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