 If you liked
Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu
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 ...then you might like
Devilman: Crybaby
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Two very different treatments of very similar themes, those themes being large-scale questions of human moral responsibility. Parasyte weaves these themes into a more intricate, tightly constructed plot, whereas Devilman addresses them with much greater pathos. If you enjoyed one of these series for its philosophical, moral themes, definitely check out the other.
Similar theme. Can almost grantee you would enjoy it if you enjoyed Devilman.
Both are modern anime adaptions of classic manga. In both anime, the main protagonist has a monster inside of him and are struggling to keep their humanity intact while fighting monsters that can morph into humans. Both Parasyte and Devilman: Crybaby are quite action-packed, with a lot of violence, blood, and gore. If you like one, you should enjoy the other.
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Recommended by Hellspawn28
Beta male becomes a monster that ends up battling his own kind. Blood and gore take center stage. Civilian deaths everywhere. Dull female love interests. Loss of grasp over one's sanity and humanity.
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Recommended by spiritpetals
Both main characters experience a drastic change in their lives when they're taken control of by a monster.
Both anime have monsters lurking in the shadows of society. Parasyte's are alienlike while Devilman's are more supernatural.
Both anime have plenty of body horror and gore.
Both anime aren't afraid to kill off important characters.
Both anime can get dark at times though Devilman has Parasyte beat in this department.
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Recommended by FunnyRatman
The original Parasyte manga draws inspiration from Nagai Go's classic Devilman, and this is pretty clear in both adaptations.
Both:
- Modernisations of an old classic
- Boy obtains alien superpower that changes him, physically and mentallly
- Blood and gore and death and dark broody questions
- Character designs that look different from the run-of-the-mill anime style
- E D G Y factor off the charts, inevitable really considering the source material
Both can comes of cheesy at times because of the age of the source material, but Devilman takes that in its stride, almost mocking itself. Parasyte tries to be more serious which sometimes backfires.
These violent, misanthropic anime revolving around teenagers playing host to supernatural entities are modernized takes on seminal manga.
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Recommended by LoveLikeBlood
Both anime deal with pretty much the same theme. They have a human protagonist who suddenly becomes part-monster and must make difficult choices in regards to their morality. Both weave philosophical themes in an action-packed plot, filled with violence and gore. If you liked one, you'll probably like the other too.
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Recommended by BohemianRhapsody
Monsters that are trying to fit in human life but are treated with fear even though they remain human conscience
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Recommended by irvintheawesome
Modernized stories about timid protagonists who obtain a power that changes them, these two series have no fear to show blood and violence, and include themes about humanity. Both soundtracks are fantastic as well.
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Recommended by MetaThPr4h
Both are great animes,in their way,basically both have monsters and both are full of blood,but Devilman is slighty crazier with all the stuff lol,watch them both,you'll enjoy it believe me.
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Recommended by YakitakeTakeda
Lots of blood and gore? Check.
Otherwise timid characters transforming, or otherwise gaining, monstrous powers? Check.
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Recommended by TheKillerAngel
Both deal with interactions with non humans prompted by the protagonist merging with what would in any other circumstance be his mortal enemy. Parastye obviously taking inspiration from the original devilman manga with none of Go Nagai's unnecessarily edgy gore sequences and none of Masaaki Yuasa's weirdly placed sex scenes in the adaptation.
Regular guy has to deal with a beast inside of him, fighting other monsters that are similar to him spreading among the world, starts off regular and becomes strong quickly, also alot of gore, crazy fights and drama, and the OST's are also similar with alot of eletronic dubstep style soundtracks that are very unique
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Recommended by RafaKiyoura
The shows both have characters that are start wimpy but progress, extreme gore, monsters taking over peoples body's (with extreme bending), heavily EDM based OSTs, and a very character driven plot.
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Recommended by lookandfind
they both have similar theme,im pretty sure you will enjoy it if you enjoyed devilman
they are both:
Violent and gory
The main characters are both schoolboys and they were weaklings in the start
Also they fight monsters similar to those inside them (parasytes and devils)
Some of the monsters are trying to fit into humanity but they are treated with fear
and finally these monsters want to destroy humans in order to gain control and the MC's are trying to stop them
Shinichi (Parasyte) and Akira (Devilman) are very similar characters in that they both start off as weaklings at the beginning of their respective stories. Its not until after they gain their monstrous powers that they change into stoic, aggressive badasses who fight against other monsters in an urban environment. They also both deal with the inner conflict of balancing their humanity with their new monstrous nature (be it parasite or devil). Other similar elements between these two series are body-horror, gorey violence and social commentary on human nature, so if you like either series chances are you'll appreciate the other.
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Recommended by Dewelleric
Both have monsters that occupy the human body. The main character becomes strong because of this and has to decide whether to fight for the human race or the monsters.
They both have the same exact premise of a different "species" taking over humans and hiding within society until the time when they can take over. The main characters also go through similiar changes and confront some of the same challanges throughout each series. Devilman is definitely the darker of the two but still pretty much mirrors Kiseijuu until the end where each show goes on a different path, which is cool because you can see two very different outcomes to basically the same story.
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Recommended by AndroidRoberts
devilman inspired parasyte, but this renewed and improved the same formula of this, explaining the parasites and not copying from the book of revelations (xd)
Both have MC where they are weak but changed into a badass when something happened to them
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Recommended by Stroheim10
Both are horror-action series using the 'monsters in human clothing' gimmick in a metaphorical sense. They're well animated, modernised adaptations of their manga originals that uses it's premise to say something meaningful, with a good cast of characters, great OST and radical fights.
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Recommended by YeOldeGamer1
Alien beings are attacking the earth and taking the bodies of humans, but the main characters manage to use the power of those aliens to fight off the invasion. There are a lot of gory scenes, with a very dark tone throughout the shows, which is especially present in Devilman.
Both have main characters who are wimpy at the start
Both have main characters who gain supernatural powers and change because of it
Both have main characters who fight against supernatural beings
Both have great soundtracks
Both have lots of gore and blood
Both bring questions about humanity
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Recommended by Some-AnimeLover
Both in a world where monsters live right beside you, in the shape of humans. Both are very gory. If you want the upgraded version of Devilman: Crybaby watch Parasyte!
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Recommended by EdTheAlchemist
If you liked Devilman: Crybaby it's kinda impossible not to like Parasyte because of the fact that most of the characters and the story progression are quite similar.
Both are terrific shows and both deal with pretty existential themes throughout. I watched Devilman: Crybaby first and fell in love with it right away. The large amounts of violence and gore plus a good story really tie together the whole show. I then watched Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu and was gripped in the same way I was with Devilman: Crybaby. Both have a very similar vibe to it, and have plenty of violence and gore, but backed by a story that can get you hooked fast. I highly recommend both if you are a fan of gory anime.
Both have a similar plot
Parasyte - The main character becomes half human half Parasyte and uses his power to save other people from other evil Parasytes
Devilman Crybaby - The main character becomes half Devil half Human and uses his power to save other people from Demons.
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Recommended by fishcake10
They both have similar themes with monsters and stuff like that.
Devilman is more extreme though.
Both series are based off of older manga, and modernize the setting. Both series also follow a male protagonist in high school who gains access to powers by having his body possessed, and uses those powers to fight monsters in order to protect his family and friends.
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Recommended by ChronicFemcel
It's the same thing, same characters, same story , same progress, but different end product result.
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Recommended by WorthOfPoint
- both have heavy gore
- both are horror
- both have action
- both are dark fantasy
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Recommended by goreflavored
Both are about teenagers who are pushovers and are weak, but both protaganists gain powers that are not terribly strong, but enhance the human body (superhuman), these powers don't bring them joy though, both characters are incredibly depressed and see themselves as outcasts to the general public, both are great, in terms of visuals Parasyte takes first place but in terms of story I think Devilman wins.
Extra: Both animes have awesome soundtracks, devilman crybaby's has a 80s Retro vibe where as Parasyte has a Dubstep Soundtrack
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Recommended by Kylelord2004KL
Devilman: Crybaby and Parasyte -the maxim- are set up similarly, The themes they explore are comparable: humanity’s weak grasp on power and the internal struggle of containing one’s inner beast. In terms of graphic content and hidden symbolism, these two anime are the most comparable to each other. In Parasyte, aliens from another world can disguise themselves as humans, and in Devilman, demons do the same. However, Devilman offers a lot more pathos and storytelling, while Patasyte focuses more on the inner struggles of characters. In terms of main characters and protagonist, Akira (Devilman) and Shiniki (Parasyte), have similar beginnings in their respective shows. They
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It explores similar themes, and gives me similar vibes. If you are a fan of recent anime adaptations/modernization of older manga, this is for you.
Here are some more similarities between "Devilman Crybaby" and "Parasyte":
Both anime explore themes related to the nature of humanity, the purpose of existence, and the struggle for survival.
Both anime feature supernatural creatures that threaten the lives of humans, and both have elements of horror and violence.
Both anime have intense and emotionally charged scenes that deal with life and death, identity, and relationships.
Both anime have a strong focus on character development and explore the personal journeys of their protagonists.
Both anime use striking visual imagery and sound design to create an immersive and atmospheric viewing experience.
Overall, if you enjoyed "Parasyte," then "Devilman Crybaby" may be a great
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Recommended by Sifeddin777
Both anime develop similar ideas, but in different ways and create a different mood while watching. Both heroes change under the influence of the inner beast, but again they do it in different ways. This is probably the best example when two anime that are so similar are so different.