Immerse Yourself In 10 Other Creepy Shows!
Fans like to bring this series up whenever we’re near the Halloween season. It features some chilling deaths, gruesome carnage, and creepy lore. It takes place in an eerie village where strange murders and disappearances occur. This all starts occurring when a new family moves into the village. Viewers will examine a doctor’s journey in discovering the root cause of this dilemma and putting a gruesome end to it all.
Fear not if you’re having trouble finding anime similar to Shiki! We’ve discovered 10 alternate shows that’ll give you a similar experience as Shiki.
Additionally, for each anime we’ve reviewed, we’ve included a link that allows you to view our full thoughts about the series to see if it’s worth your time.
So without further ado, we present 10 TV shows that should whet your appetite when you’ve finished streaming Shiki!
Higurashi When They Cry
Similarities – Tone, Setting, Horror
Looking to get spooked, Higurashi When They Cry has you covered. This series features numerous chilling moments that’ll send shivers down your spine. From grotesque stabbings to nail-ripping torment, Higurashi will instill multiple fears in viewers’ heads. Although the show is known for its terrifying visuals, it has a unique story structure that’ll delight mystery lovers.
It’s first seasons showers viewers with a boatload of questions while its second one delivers the answers you’ll seek. The mysteries it proposes are engaging and you’ll adore piecing together all the clues it gives you. While the second season doesn’t carry as much weight and spooks as its first, it features better animation and character design.
Check out Higurashi When They Cry if you enjoyed Shiki’s eerie atmosphere and nightmarish deaths,.
Another
Similarities – Mystery & Thriller
Another doesn’t contain the most well-rounded cast. Everyone feels static for the most part. However, fans adore the show for its murderous content and thriller moments. The series also boasts an unsettling atmosphere and one that will make you question the likelihood of our cast surviving the whole way through.
This story centers around Kouichi, who befriends his school’s quiet kid Mei. Everyone warns him not to get close to Mei, but Kouichi chooses not to listen to them. Suddenly, strange things happen in their town, resulting in Kouichi growing more attached to Mei. Therefore, we examine Kouichi’s journey to discover Mei’s connection to the supernatural phenomenon happening around them.
Viewers will cringe at the sight of the show’s multiple deaths. Some characters will die by tripping into sharp objects or by committing suicide in front of students for reasons unknown. Most scenes may trigger horrid fears in specific viewers, so it’s best to proceed with caution while watching this one.
From The New World
Similarities – Pacing & Themes
From The New World is an anime that adores deceiving its cast and its viewers. It contains an eerie atmosphere and complex topics that’ll tamper with viewers’ heads. It’s an anime that gets steadily darker over time, allowing it to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. You’ll be shocked by its revelations and enjoy formulating theories to solve its multiple mysteries.
Friendship plays a vital role in From The New World’s plot. Shiki and From The New World’s plot are slow-burners. If you go into it expecting tragic deaths and chaos from the start then you’ll wind up disappointed. These shows require immense patience and deliver on those promises with great tension and reveal.
From The New World takes place in a utopia-like setting and follows Saki. She awakens her psychic powers, allowing her to reunite with past friends. Suddenly, Saki starts analyzing her world and questions the fate of those who cannot awaken their powers. This leads Saki and her friends down multiple rabbit holes full of plot twists and psychological trauma.
Tokyo Ghoul
Similarities – Atmosphere, Imagery, Vampires
Horror fans in need of something more action-heavy should give Tokyo Ghoul a shot. This anime contains a similar gothic art style to Shiki and engulfs audiences in a creepy atmosphere like it. This anime’s fights are barbaric as you’ll be greeted with many scenes where characters’ bones crunch and necks crack.
It’s not as heavily discussed as recent works anymore. This is due to the show’s follow-up seasons not living up to fans’ expectations. However, the first season offers substantial horror content like vampires, blood, and twisted humans to satisfy anyone’s lust for violence and trauma.
Our tale follows a college student named Kaneki Ken, who wakes up in a hospital bed after a terrifying confrontation with someone in an alley. When discharged, Kaneki leaves the areas feeling changed. He later discovers that he’s become a vampire-like creature called a Ghoul. Having to balance two different livelihoods, Kaneki must do whatever it takes to survive.
Parasyte The Maxim
Similarities – Humans Vs Nature
Parasyte: The Maxim is an incredible sci-fi horror series. It explores the idea of man vs monster extremely well and features a remarkably well-developed cast. It produces some entertaining bouts and great dialogue that’ll make you ponder what it means to be human. The monsters in this show have great designs and some also receive stellar character development.
Shiki and Parasyte’s cast will endure much hardship because of their foreign invaders. By both series’ finales, you’ll come to realize that humans are no different than the monsters they fear. These anime reach these conclusions gradually and offer viewers with enough emotional segments to understand their intent.
That said, these shows contain strong violence and nightmarish content. If you’re looking for another horrific show with complex storytelling and great themes, check out Parasyte: The Maxim.
Ghost Hound
Similarities – Supernatural & Psychological
Ghost Hound is a horrific series full of mystery and spooks. In it, we examine a group of adolescents as they search for answers regarding the multiple mysteries that crop up in their village. Like Shiki, this anime takes place in a village where death and despair are at an all-time high. It contains some nightmarish imagery that’ll send shivers down your spine.
This show offers a stronger cast than Shiki, though. Many of Ghost Hound’s cast feel fleshed out. They harbor great personalities and backstories to help them stand out and feel memorable. The anime’s soundtrack helps elevate the show’s darker qualities, making them pop out more than you’d expect.
This anime doesn’t contain as much violence as you’d hope. The storytelling can feel too slow-paced for some viewers. However, if you’re okay with horrifying anime that adore building up to their horrid elements, give this one a shot.
Devilman Crybaby
Similarities – Story & Themes
Devilman Crybaby is a magnificent anime you can watch on Netflix. This story follows Akira and his friend Ryou attending a late-night party. Suddenly, demons emerge and start murdering every attendee in sight. Akira sacrifices himself to protect Ryou. Unfortunately for the demons, Akira forges a contract with the devil Amon to become Devilman.
Akira decimates every demon at the party. In the morning, he discovers that his bodies undergone dramatic changes. Not only will Akira need to battle multiple demons to protect humanity, but he must discover a way to balance his new lifestyle. This anime’s cast is well-developed and fleshed out. You’ll adore seeing Akira clash heads with multiple demons in this series.
Shiki and Devilman Crybaby are shown that’ll leave you scarred with its gruesome visuals and horrific tension. If you’re looking for another horror work with a distinct art style, powerful deaths, and interesting characters, watch Devilman Crybaby.
You can read our thoughts on Devilman Crybaby in our full-season review here!
Ghost Hunt
Similarities – Supernatural, Drama, Mystery
Ghost Hunt is an underappreciated work. It harbors great storytelling backed up by strong tension. It’s a show where students go around hunting supernatural ghosts and creatures. The premise alone will make people recall the entire plot of Shiki and the doctor’s mission to bring the vampiric family to justice.
This anime features more monster variety though. Our characters will be tackling ghosts, the undead, and other supernatural entities. These students will be placed in cruel situations and witness circumstances of that magnitude befall those who deserve it. It doesn’t feature the best pacing. However, the show implements enough tension and build-up that’ll make its nightmarish scenes feel spooky.
If you’re looking for a classic detective series with strong supernatural themes, give Ghost Hunt a try.
Summer Time Rendering
Similarities – Atmosphere & Mystery
Summer Time Rendering delivers some exciting mysteries for fans to solve. In it, we follow Ajiro, a boy whose adopted into the Kofune family because of his parent’s demise. He leaves his homeland for a while to continue his studies. Upon returning, he learns of his stepsister, Ushio’s demise. He questions his sister’s cause of death when noticing slight bruises on her neck.
Despite getting close to solving the crime, strange things start popping up. Not knowing what to do next, Ajiro must uncover the truth while protecting his remaining stepsister from harm. This anime features themes of survival, love, and anxiety. It contains some breathtaking visuals that’ll delight and horrify you.
It contains some intriguing folklore that’s on par with what you uncover with Shiki’s beasts. If you’re looking for an anime filled with conspiracies and an engaging overarching mystery, it’s not too late to binge Summer Time Rendering
Hell Girl
Similarities – Tone & Supernatural
Hell Girl is an intriguing series. It follows Ai Enma and her companions who work for an esteemed website. They’re tasked with accepting clients’ offers on whisking their rival’s souls to hell. In exchange, they must fork over their own lives. This series tackles the dark sides of humanity, as well as Shiki, does. You’ll get to see how far people are willing to go to enact revenge on people who wronged them.
Not only that but Hell Girl gives viewers a taste of what lies inside a murderer’s mind. From how they perceive death and crimes, you’ll be bewildered by how realistic things can get in this show. Hell Girl’s finale may take viewers several re-watches to understand. However, the anime includes some minor clues over time that’ll help you form a genuine understanding.
This show offers unsettling visuals and a creepy atmosphere. It’s sure to leave a lasting impression on viewers. Give this anime a shot if you enjoy works with strong thematic intent.
So there we have it, our 10 anime/TV show alternatives to watch when you’ve caught up with Shiki!
What do you think of our picks? Do you agree? Are there any notable omissions? Let us know in the comments below!
No problem, LL. I hope you enjoy some of my recommendations! =D
Thanks for this list! Came here after watching Shiki and loving it. Higurashi is one of my favourite VNs of all time and Summer Time Rendering is pretty enjoyable too, so I’m looking forward to making my way through this list :)