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Higurashi and Shiki are similar to each other in that both take place in small villages where mysterious deaths occur. Higurashi, however, contains slapstick comedic scenes to a degree, which is kept to a minimum in Shiki. 

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When i watched Shiki i felt from the very start the same atmosphere that Higurashi was used to give me. The more the story was going on, and the more that feeling was becoming stronger.

Yep, both series really have many similitudes:
- in both stories everything starts in those little and "calm" villages
- both series' main subjects are the weird deaths (murders) that will shock the villagers
- both anime have quite a well-made mystery atmosphere; whenever someone finds something, another thing will happen and you wont have to finish to realize all hints yet, until the end. The mystery affects both pubblic and characters, which i think is another good thing that both have in common
- still, both stories have supernatural factors leading the events
- and, even one of the main female characters are similar in both series (Sunako and Rika), be it in look and personality

So, to conclude: personally i advice to see both, since both are very well made.
If you liked the mystery in one of the series you'll surely like the other too!

ps: as personal opinion i especially liked Shiki's art style, since is quite particular and different from any other anime. read more 

report Recommended by EtnaEraclea

Both anime gives the same feeling overall, both plots start off mysterious & similar, in Shiki an unknown case of illness spreads around in a village while in Higurashi mysterious serial murders occur.                                                              
In both, the male protagonists (Natsuno & Keiichi) move from the city to the village thus more clueless than everyone & both are around the same age.
Both anime are set on a village far away, with a small population & surrounded by the woods.
Both involve supernatural genre while Higurashi also has some extreme realistic violence.
Both have a wonderful ost, though Shiki has better art.
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report Recommended by LadyMaya

Both animes have the same initial plot: a peaceful rural village that is suddenly surrounded by deadly mysteries.

They both carry the mysteries they hold very well, and go gradually solving them and at the same time throwing other hints at the viewers.

Coincidentally, Rika Furude (from Higurashi) and Sunako Kirishiki (from Shiki) share an strong resemblance. Both girls have blue-ish hair, both change moods from cute little girls to wise leaders, and also both are revealed to have a similar dark secret. 

Also, both animes verge on the supernatural when showing the solutions to the crimes/mysteries.  

The culture of the people, revolving around legends and myths, is also a subject that both animes bring. Higurashi's people believes in the Oyashiro-sama, a goddess that lays curse on people so that they are killed during an annual festival. Shiki's people on the other way, come with the legend of the Okiagari, people that die and come back to the world of living as a demon.

Other similarities related to characters, their jobs, and experiments, may come around too. Both animes are a masterpiece in the mystery genre. The only problem is that Shiki is shorter. :( read more

report Recommended by Benthos

These animes are very similar .Peaceful  villages where starts to happened  very weird things.People that are dieing/disappearing.And many atoher similat things. 

report Recommended by MsCrazyanimegirl

The three seasons of Higurashi are having the same dark atmosphere as Shiki and both anime contain an ''illness'' all over the village. 

report Recommended by xChanChan

The animes both take place in a small town where strange and bizarre things begin to occur. Both have seemingly innocent girls in them who turns out to be murderous. 

report Recommended by papercutsmiley

Both are set in an extremely small town where mysteries are appearing. Both seem pretty innocent and calm, but actually have deeper meanings in them involving death. Also, in both animes there is a type of illness or disease that only effect the people of the village. 

report Recommended by deadaccount0000

Both Shiki and Higurashi no Naku Koro ni both take place in similar settings, country side villages. There is peaceful atmosphere waiting to shatter, however that is about where their relations end- other than the death and suspense, of course. Shiki is more of a mysterious string of murder cases that have a definite antagonist, whereas Higurashi is the tellings of a small group that switch off the role of the antagonist. 

report Recommended by Tapioca-ji

They really look like each other. If you like vampires. 

report Recommended by iDream

Part of me feels like Shiki is trying to be Higurashi. Both are very psychological, filled with Horror, and set in a small villiage removed from the general world. Shiki also has moments of violence rivaling Higurashi. 

report Recommended by The_Nonaness

Both involve a mysterious "curse" going around the village. 

report Recommended by Rezurrekt

Both are about remote villages that start to experience strange deaths. 

report Recommended by Amane8009

Both have a very mysterious and intense story. Similar in feel and mood, both kind of have a thriller/horror-like feel.. They're both shrouded in a suspense that keeps one wanting to know what's going to happen next.  

report Recommended by QiShinobi

They both have that creepy small-town, many horrible deaths going around & trying to figure out what's causing them. 

report Recommended by minorinchan

The first few episodes both of these animes seem to have a calmer feel to them, but as they open up reveal something much darker. Both are packed with blood (At least in the last episodes of Shiki) and have a more psychotic side to them. They also have a good amount of mystery in it, too.   

report Recommended by Nozoming

Both anime take place on a isolated village, where strange things start to happen, with a great plot behind everything. 

report Recommended by Morbyllan

both of them have a plot about a town and there is a disease in it but the difference is that in shiki, there are vampires and zombies  

report Recommended by SHLxx

Both are set in a rural ton where unknown horrific events unfold 

report Recommended by KuroAshiSanji

-Both have mysterious deaths in a small village
-Both say that there is a cursed/legend that is causing the deaths but neither believes in it at first
 

report Recommended by Shuule

I think Higurashi no Naku Koro ni relates to Shiki more than Another. Shiki and Higurashi are both set in villages. Also, Another focuses quite a bit on school. Though Higurashi does a bit, not near as much as Another. I don't recall the school ever shown in Shiki. 

report Recommended by Ayane

Both are horror/psychological shows are set in very secluded areas in Japan and involve many people dying. They both have strange art styles but still manage to pull off being horror anime very well and give off similar feelings. 

report Recommended by Asfaria

- follows a story of a man who just recently moved to a remote town and unravels a supernatural mystery that is occurring in it.
- lots people killing and dying. In Higurashi, it is caused by a conspiracy only labeled as "curse", while in Shiki, it is caused by vampires.
- same foreboding feel when you watch it.
- both have too much killing and gore. beware.
- nice plot twist. 

report Recommended by raviel_ken

Supernatural thriller-horror. Takes place in a village with a secret. A lot of death, mayhem and confusion. Dark, paranoid undertones. 

report Recommended by Redherring23

Both have great, intense stories, both are quite gory, both involves an isolated small village surrounded by a mystery that involves the death of many people. Shiki will fill the void caused by Higurashi better than any other series in the same genre. 

report Recommended by Ren0001

Both has a mysterious chain death in some village, and had a similar storyline. both story contain some light gore and produce a same expression. totally enjoyable 

report Recommended by Maki-Natsuo

Even though one has to do more with the supernatural and vampires, Each centers around the story and characters than action. Higurashi is bloodier, but shiki is easier to follow. However each treats the audience like intelligent adults instead of stupid kids looking for there next fan-service fap-fest. They have aspects of both surprise and wonder that drags you to the next episode. If there is one thing i want to warn you about though - Watch higurashi subbed, because the dub SUCKED ASS!!!! 

report Recommended by oscer191

They are both of the horror/psychological/thriller genre. Both revolve around mysterious, rural towns with some sort of secret (a curse in Higurashi, 'monsters' in Shiki). There is a fair amount of gore and a generally creepy atmosphere in both. 

report Recommended by tearbender

Both shows are verry good if you love horror and gore. If you are a horror fan you should give it a try, its one of the best. 

report Recommended by SuperZeldaGirl

Both located in some isolated country village where dark mysteries occur. They're both chilling to watch and will make you seriously think. 

report Recommended by Blind-1

- Both the shows focus on mysterious deaths happening in a rather isolated village.
- Both of them involve students investigating majority of the time.
- Both have murders which are disturbing as hell.
- Both are extremely depressing to watch. (Trust me)
Although Higurashi has different arcs which involve a 180 degree turn, I would still suggest that those who liked Higurashi (I feel sorry for you if you liked all those murders, unless you deeply hated many of the characters, just like I did) will surely like Shiki as well. 

report Recommended by One

Both are dark horror anime set in a rural village cut off from the outside world. They both feature the male lead (or in Shiki's case, one of the male leads) moving to the village from the city, and a chain of mysterious deaths starts happening. They both have interesting mysteries and strikingly similar settings, not to mention they both contain quite the gorey scenes. 

report Recommended by Scarlet_Fairy23

Do you like horror, centered around a small village? You'll also enjoy this one for sure. Messing with you emotions, is what these series do great. 

Also: both contain characters with colorful hairstyles, which is nice. 

report Recommended by Dinoe

Both are very dark and some of the best horror shows I have ever seen. Shiki may start out with slow but try your best to stick it through until the OVA episode. Definitely the best OVA I have ever seen, and made it all worth it. 

report Recommended by Doctor_Ghost

*both are dark horror anime set in a small village where mysterious things are happening.
*both have characters that are kind of crazy.
 

report Recommended by Nashi_Nashi

They both take place in a small village.. some characters from Shiki are similar to Higurashi, also they both have great mysteries 

report Recommended by FinNote

A story very Simillar to Higurashi series...Both of them takes place in a Small village,have the same Horror,supernatural feel to It..& both of them deserves a high praise on Tragic horror stories too.
A very Dark,Mysterious,Horror,Supernatural,Vampire based thriller that gives off the same vibe as Higurashi series.
The anime might seem boring on first few episodes but have some patience...because your patience will be rewarded as the story keeps unravelling & takes a huge turn to being a pure horror,Tragedic thriller that will give you the chills & the thrills.
The story is so emotional & tragic that you will even pity the villains at some point. 😣😭 

report Recommended by M3Cyberpunk

Small, isolated village settings, full of suspense, violence and death. Higurashi and Shiki skillfully meld their dark themes and messages into their classic horror premise and unique stories. Higurashi stands out as particularly innovative in terms of its story whereas the most pronounced feature of Shiki is its eye-catching art. 

report Recommended by Platypus7

Both are horror anime with psychological themes. 

report Recommended by cam609lee

Both shows deal with a deadly mystery surrounding a village to which the main characters must fight before the lives of all inhabitants are harmed are endangered. 

report Recommended by Tery1015

Both are horror, supernatural and psychological thriller series that center around solving the mysterious deaths that keep happening in their small towns in the countryside. Hinamizawa and Sotoba, the settings of each, are quite similar. The general tone of the two is comparable as well since they share so many genres, though Higurashi takes place over multiple seasons while Shiki is just one. 

report Recommended by TheFlyingOrange

Both are playing in a small town/village where people start dying or vanishing through mysterious ways. 

report Recommended by ShiionKoro

Although most of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni's and Shiki's story and characters are not alike, their settings are.  Both of these great horror series take place in a small, rural village in which a teenage boy has moved to in the past year.  He is ultimately important in understanding and defeating the evil within the village. 

report Recommended by Baikaiya

Slow-burning horror thrillers about mysterious deaths and disappearances happening in one small village, Masters of long-term storytelling, with a lot of build up that pays off in some of the best and most satisfying finales in anime, in epic and horrific final arcs. Higurashi is not 100% a horror show, with a lot of mystery and slice-of-life elements, but both shows still deliver some of the best horror scenes in anime. 

report Recommended by Kww_121

Both involve...
- A dangerous mystery within a small village
- A twisting plot perspective, making it hard to determine who the hero is
- A unique set of diverse characters that all have some secret to be kept from everyone else
PogU 

report Recommended by NewLandofSand

Another really dark, enjoyable anime with some gore that has a lot of psychological aspects to it. 

report Recommended by meerkatmarvit

Both stories are set in a small rural village where dark things are kept secret. They both follow a similar story-arch. 

report Recommended by siiimon

Happens in a small, isolated village where a series of strange deaths takes place. 

report Recommended by Rokudo30

There’s an innate horror to a small town in the summer—suffocating in how isolated it is, where everyone know’s everyone’s business, and also in the overbearing heat, permeated by the constant cry of the cicadas behind every conversation you have.

Something is wrong with this town, an epidemic where people keep dying and there’s nothing you can do about it 

report Recommended by Curlybrace101

Boy moves to a small village and slowly learns of the dark secrets. 

report Recommended by Unkolevi

If you enjoy higurashi, you'll enjoy shiki. Both are really good horror anime, and both have good storyline, and plot twists.  

report Recommended by Littlecupcake974

Both have a protagonist that's thrown into a cursed village, they both share gruesome deaths and involve death in general. 

report Recommended by Furo6448

Both about diseases and about small villiages and have alot of death and murder
 

report Recommended by arbok3135

Both are horror-series play out in a small rural town, where people die or disappear in mysterious ways.
The main difference ofc being the time a new watcher needs to understand what is happening - few shows throw as many red herrings as Higurashi.
Also, even though Higurashi is creepier, I think Shiki is more depressing than it is scary. 

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Both give a similar feeling: New guy arrives to a little village, and certain dark events start happening that are somehow related to a young mysterious girl. Slow and creepy atmosphere that makes you want to find out what´s going on.  Brilliant ost and VA´s. Personally I enjoyed Shiki more, because it gives a deeper development to its characters and a more intricate plot. Still, Both are awesome animes that will keep you thrilled till the end, so if you enjoyed one, you will probably enjoy the other. 

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Well, both series are Mystery genres..
They give the same scary feeling due to the lots of creepy deaths all over the stories.
Yet, both show the main male character wiling to stop this "supernatural phenomenon".
Also a special mention to the cure of the music, which both serie have.
If you enjoyed one of those, you might probably enjoy the other as well! 

report Recommended by EtnaEraclea

The difference in shows is that in Another we don't know what is happening and why so it has to be investigated. However, in Shiki we know the cause of the deaths from the start and are simply observing everything from the distance, watching how characters will deal with the issue.

Other than that, shows are very similar. In both shows people suddenly start to die.In Another people from one class die and in Shiki in one of the villages.
In both shows characters try to find the cause and stop it. Both shows start slow but eventually end up in blood bath. Both shows have quiet a lot of under developed characters though in Another it is more eye burning.  read more 

report Recommended by kitten320

These both have VERY similar feels of uncertainty. Very nice soundtracks to compliment the horror and atmosphere. They both have great plot twists and death scenes. 

report Recommended by Kosshi

Shiki and Another are mystery and horror anime that share the same type of overall dread for the viewer. They take place in a quiet and sleepy town that soon gives way to the chaos and paranoia flowing within everyone's psyche. They also feature mysterious girls whose presence and existence psychologically bash everyone else's sanity and causes a train-wreck, chain-reaction-like phenomenon, that leaves many dead and others messed up from the sheer horror and unspeakable events that unfold. Both series,  especially Shiki, also offer really unique animation and creepy background music. If you liked watching one of them I highly recommend trying out the other. read more 

report Recommended by FireHeart

Both fall under the horror genre and give off similar vibes by establishing a slow-paced mystery in order to create suspense.  Shiki focuses on character and buildup, while Another uses foreshadowing and atmosphere.  

Perhaps creepy at times, and shocking at others.

Worthy of mentioning is that the writer for Another is the husband for the writer of Shiki.  Truly, the greatest love story ever told.

report Recommended by opernlied

I thought the first three episodes of Another had an interesting atmosphere, but beyond that it resorted to cheap, profuse blood for no reason (beyond a 'curse' which isn't really ever explained beyond the usage of blame)... Shiki, on the other hand, has as many deaths, but it does it with such substance behind it, such style... and uses the scientific method to probe the mystical realm in an attempt to combine both spheres. 

report Recommended by Seyfert

Shiki is similar to both Another and Mirai Nikki. This is because again the anime shares characters and themes. The main protagonist in Shiki could be argued of being either the girl or boy, but I myself think it is the boy. Though this might sound as if it juxtaposes with the recommended anime's it doesn't. It is really quite similar. Shiki's main theme is that of death. Death is like the central for the plot as the town gets consumed by it one by one. Without giving too much away, this anime also shares the theme of fantasy, or rather, supernatural. This is another positive point to this anime that may lure many viewers in. Personally, I think that this anime is a little more retro feeling rather than the luxury art you gain through Another and Mirai Nikki. I would highly recommend this anime to those who have enjoyed the other anime's I have recommended. read more 

report Recommended by bloodyrose93

While Shiki is more of a thriller than a horror, they both take place in a small rural town. Mysterious, supernatural deaths are also something the two series share. The protagonist in each show tries to uncover the truth behind the deaths. 

report Recommended by Dashiawia

Both series involves events in small village involving deaths surrounded by mystery. Both anime(s) have that thriller like atmosphere that leaves cliffhangers and horror themed conclusions. 

A great series for viewers interested in horror fiction and mystery alike. 

report Recommended by Stark700

Both have a creepy and mysterious undertone in the beginning, and both turn out gory in the end but Another is more extreme 

report Recommended by Yusa-pyan

Both series deal with the supernatural as found in a cloistered community, and the drastic measures which must be taken to deal with the danger to humanity. Shiki is more cerebral and philosophical; Another is more of an excellent demonstration of classic horror tropes. 

report Recommended by VirescentZephyr

•Both are small out of place towns, that are surrounded by nature, cut off from the rest of the world.
•they also have a boy moving from the city to live in the town. 
•the sense of mystery is more blunt in Another, but they both portray horror thats absolutely wonderful, if you love blood and killing.
•both have outbreak of killings as the story progresses, which are visually graphic, which is the BEST!
•they both question humanity and how their brain works when put under pressure of murder and how •they act accordingly towards finding an answer in different ways. 

report Recommended by Lupta

Both are a horror genre with a bit of mystery. Both are great anime, though I think I enjoyed another's finale more than Shiki. Both have a supernatural element that drives the story forward. Gore is also on the same levels.  

report Recommended by Luvrei

If you're familiar with the horror-genre, you probably know that moving to a small town isn't really the recipe for a carefree life. Both protagonists find themselves surrounded by unknown enemies and it is their job to stop either the spreading of a 'virus' (Shiki) or to lift a curse (Another). Regardless which anime you choose to watch, there'll be enough deaths, blood and mystery to the story to leave you wondering what will happen next. 

report Recommended by Mangetsu-san

Both seem to be pretty remote towns
Both have an outbreak of deaths
The citizens in both don't seem to have any idea for what to do
Both have a pretty good suspenseful aura
Both don't hold back on showing the killing
 

report Recommended by thereisonlyone

In both, a new guy moves to a small town. Shortly after, strange and sudden deaths start to occur, and the main character attempts to find out why. Both anime have gory scenes, involve the living dead, contain mystery, and give off that same eerie feeling.  

report Recommended by NomenHicInserto

Both have an eerie atmosphere and a feel of mystery to them. Both stories take place after the arrival of a new guy in town. Both stories start out slow and take a while to reach the their full potential. 

report Recommended by Alaczer

Both are scary, creepy, and the psychological elements are both well-made! 

Most important of all, THERE is MADNESS which leads to people to slaughter each other! 

report Recommended by mrsLEE

Both animes are in the Mystery genre, they have many deaths in an area, and have unnatural causes of death. Both also put me on the edge of my seat and had a good story in my opinion. 

report Recommended by MerryMagician

Both are traditional horror, meaning it's more about the human psych and terror that lies within the heart then blood and gore.  Both anime shows just how far humans are willing to go when their lives are on the line. 

report Recommended by Arete7

Both have a new kid moving to a new, small town. Slowly, people start dying due to supernatural causes.  

report Recommended by triton6783

New guy comes to town and notices that weird stuff is happening and wants to get to solve mystery. Both anime are full of mystery and horror. They have the same feel. Both also have good likable characters. Both are filled with emotion and have tragic killings.  

report Recommended by JohnDon99

Both MCs move into villages where something is clearly wrong.  Both anime also have their fair share of creepiness and bloody fights. 

report Recommended by mushroomlee18

- Both involve people dealing with a force that is mysterious in nature
- Both have strong psychological moments
- One of the characters becomes involved in the story after moving to the area the story takes place in 

report Recommended by 3PSIL0N

At least anyone who likes Shiki would like Another because they have a lot in common. Both have a similar feeling. A new guy moves to a new village and mysterious events begin to occur. 

report Recommended by Nigg3

- Protaganists need to solve a problem  in the plot.
- Mystery anime, with stories back in the past.
- Much horror. 

report Recommended by Just-A-Dutchmen

Both series belong to a similar genre, and have similar stories, if you like horror, this is for you :) 

report Recommended by Hirax

On the surface the shows look completely different, but both shows give off a simlar atmosphere. Dark and forboding, holding back on the true plots for as long as possible.

Both shows also have rather "graphic" endings, leaving you questioning the true nature of evil. 

report Recommended by Holocat_Zer0

Both anime are set in an isolated village giving off a dark, mysterious atmosphere throughout the whole show with no comedy. As a result the anime gains a very serious mood while dealing with supernatural events. Shiki differs from Another due to that deep narrations of human nature and its values whereas Another inspires thrill and a desire for conclusion as such Another starts the plot right away while Shiki takes a couple of episodes to get started. All in all, if you did enjoy one of them you will without a doubt enjoy the other. :) 

report Recommended by Xavitar

    - Both anime center around a young boy that is in a rural city and both strange events that occur are (somehow) related to a mysterious, young girl that is less shown to the others but the main character knows her and is a friend of the girl.
     -Both anime are not you're traditional "happy end" story since the end is more like a neutral one when the outcome is happy but the loss is far too great to be called an total H.E (Happy End).
      -Although the characters were friends they start killing each other at a certain point in the show.
      -In the end the main character has to do a choice that it will change the way he thinks forever

If u liked one you should at least try the other. If you're enough patient you'll definitely see the huge similarities.
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report Recommended by Keylifia_02

Both have to do with the supernatural, and are horror anime. Shiki and Another have superb storylines as well. However, Shiki is a bit more... extreme in its horror imo. Not for the faint of heart. ;) 

report Recommended by Cecabu

Both are Horror shows with a long build up to quite a bloody conclusion. They have some intense moments throughout the show, and some shocking scenes of characters deaths, some of which in quite a creative fashion. If you liked the idea of a mysterious girl who is linked to "death" in another, then you'll enjoy a similar premise in Shiki, and vice-versus. Both have a very Erie vibe throughout the show, with the use of sound and grim visuals, and builds up a spooky and mysterious setting. The locations of the shows are in more isolated locations. 

report Recommended by Green

-Both creepy and produce the same atmosphere.
-Both based in a town.
-School boy recently moves to town (both main characters).
-All events appear to center around a girl.
-Both have a good plot and character development.
-Both are "horror".
I found Shiki to be more interesting than Another and felt the character development was also stronger in Shiki. Another is aimed at a slightly younger audience than Shiki.
 

report Recommended by dxscribed

The Mystery gets deeper when you go through each episode and the plot picks up pace really fast in the end. 

report Recommended by DVDBoy

Both are strange and dark anime, with charisma character.
Draws are beautifuls and the atmosphere is really particular, and it's a charmed for those both anime.
(and there are gore story's at the same time ^^' ) 

report Recommended by KuroiKomori

Shiki,a horror anime like Another,develops slowly but it gets better the more the story advances.
It starts vaguely,without letting the viewers know much about the story or what is happening in the village,but letting traces to allow them to go ahead of the characters.
The atmosphere in Shiki reminded me of Another and i think it deservers a try 

report Recommended by SweetAmandine

Shiki and Another are two horror mystery series that emphasis a creepy and unsettling vibe. In both series the story is set in a remote village as a greater mystery arises as strange events begin to take place, leaving a trail of blood shed. In searching for answers the secret behind these mysterious deaths may arise from investigating the oddities that surround a certain young girl. So if you're looking for series of great mystery and horror that showcase a path of blood and gore I highly recommend these two series as the will keep you hooked as their mysteries slowly unveil themselves. For an additional fact the authors of these two series are actually married. read more 

report Recommended by Akoram

The genre is the same - Psychological, Horror
Shiki is a bit slow, but overall i felt it is a more impactful anime than another.
Shiki also deals with 'undead' and has lots of character deaths n shock treatments. 

report Recommended by Lucky_SLS

Both…
…are mysteries about strange (and deadly) happenings in a village.
…have some gratuitous violence (Another is more exaggerated, Shiki is more serious).
…succeed at creating a dark and mysterious atmosphere.
…have supernatural elements and deal with undeath.

Another is a bit more accessible, but falls flat in terms of emotional impact and characterization. Shiki is deeper and has better writing, as well as a more satisfying finale, but suffers from a very strange art style that can be distracting at times. I think Shiki is definitely superior, but if you don’t like it you might still enjoy Another. 

report Recommended by Leigh39

A story very Simillar to Another...All 2 of them takes place in a Small village,have the same Horror,supernatural feel to It..& all of them deservers a high praise on Tragic horror stories too.
A very Dark,Mysterious,Horror,Supernatural,Vampire based thriller that gives off the same vibe as Higurashi series.
The anime might seem boring on first few episodes but have some patience...because your patience will be rewarded as the story keeps unravelling & takes a huge turn to being a pure horror,Tragedic thriller that will give you the chills & the thrills.
The story is so emotional & tragic that you will even pity the villains at some point. 😣😭 

report Recommended by M3Cyberpunk

Mystery! Horror! Darkness! Spernatural! Since this pair of anime feature an unknown threat with seemingly impossible explainations and tons of scares which give you goose bumps no matter if you watch it on day or night. At the beginning, we know barely anything about the ongoing things which keeps you on the edge every episode; Moreover, pieces of information are split up over every episode so that you constantly experience logic plot twists.  

report Recommended by Keita2014

Both being horror as well as lot of unexplained strange occurrences happening and also a newbie getting caught up in the weird stuff going around him. 

report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost

Horrific and gory, with many characters. I'd say it's a lot creepier and more emotionally charged than 'Another'. Slower, but really worth the watch if you like horror. 

report Recommended by skeletonluvr22

Gory and tragic horror shows set in small towns, always with a dark and nihilistic tone. Both have a whole lot of deaths, most of which are caused by supernatural occurrences. They also have similar art and character designs, with mostly dark colors, and characters with pale skin and long arms and legs. 

report Recommended by Kww_121

Both shows are creepy and show that there's no true villain. Sometimes we're even worse than the villain we are trying to kill.  

report Recommended by MegumiShimizuu

As an anime I think Shiki is far superior (if we overlook the animation style), BUT they both have a mystery going on and the characters get killed off one by one by that mysterious threat. I enjoyed and even rewatched both multiple times!  

report Recommended by Katherina16

Both are a horror and mystery anime. Both shows have an emotional and unexpected twist near the ending. And personally, i find the animation of both of these animes to be extremely fitting to the dark themes the show encounters. Also, the concept of these shows aren't difficult to understand, making it easy to watch along without getting a headache.
 

report Recommended by SaltedPotatoChip

horrid fearful atmosphere
solving the problem becomes a deadly puzzle  

report Recommended by AnotherIdler

i  i like both of them,  Shiki is a good horror anime in my opinion  

report Recommended by Kira_085aki

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Shiki is more of a mystery show while Tokyo Ghoul is more action orientated. Shiki focuses at many characters at once while Tokyo Ghoul mostly follows main character Kaneki Ken. However, the main theme is pretty much the same.

Both series deal with a conflict between humans and other being that are there to devour us. In Shiki vampires, in Tokyo Ghoul those are ghouls.

Both stories start from the perspective of humans being a victim and then eventually we get to see things from "enemies" perspective and then the main question comes:

Just who is the real monster here?

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Corpses. Cannibalism.

if in Ghoul they forget about that after few episodes : drink cofee and eat "already dead" people.

Shiki offers full join on this philosopy topic. Are they people? are you human? where ends the border.
slowly growing on tenison it ends on first season as exellence. and it IS better.

report Recommended by ArchNiki

A conflict between humans and forces of supernatural. Shiki and Tokyo Ghoul shares the similarity in that monsters exists in their perspective worlds. The main protagonist gets involved with them with his life at constant risk. In their dark stories, mystery also exists especially in regards to the origins of these supernatural beings. The protagonists strives to learn more and hopefully also save the lives of others in the wake of this calamity. Recommended for fans of supernatural horror. 

report Recommended by Stark700

Ghouls and zombies is trying to survive by eating people or making them one of them,
and the people is fighting back to survive too.
That leads to a lot of bloodshed and cruelty.
So who is the prey and who is the hunter? 
You will have to discover it for yourself, and feel that experience. 

report Recommended by AvihayAnimes

Both are dark anime that make you question what a "monster" is. Each side has their own reasons. Who decides who is "bad", who the "monster" is?
Both Shiki and Tokyo Ghoul make you realize that not everything is black and white and portray the plot through unique perspectives!
Both are a must-watch :) 

report Recommended by TheLaughingOne

The eyes are the same style for both the vampires (Shiki) and ghouls (Tokyo Ghoul). Both have copious amounts of blood and violence, with a story that is told from the monster's point of view. 

report Recommended by Tanglebolt

People become monsters who eat people and normal people want to kill the monsters.

However, both sides have logical reasons for their actions, and neither can be said to be the "good" side or the "bad" side. You're not really sure who is the monster after seeing both perspectives. 

report Recommended by rosemu

Both series have to do with 'monsters' who kill humans for food and people who act against them. They both bring up the question, "Who is the real monster?". 

report Recommended by TreasureXHunter

Both have the aspect to which kind is right or wrong 

report Recommended by sasugacrab

- Similarities:
• Both shows involve "monsters" who need to eat humans for their survival.
• Some of the characters of both series become these monsters at some point of the story.
• The eyes of the monsters are similar.

- Differences:
• Shiki takes place in a village while Tokyo Ghoul takes place in a city.
• In Shiki these monsters are "corpse demons" which are pretty much a combination of vampires and zombies, and in Tokyo Ghoul the monsters are ghouls. 

report Recommended by nyarthotep

Similar to Shiki, with the eyes, blood and murders. Over powered characters who try live in the socially of humans. Hiding themselves among humans. Until the police get involved. Shiki is similar but they are not been chased by police but by villages.

Enjoy xD   

report Recommended by AbbieT3D2Y

Both feature Humanoid creatures eating humans. 

Whereas Shiki features vampires, Tokyo ghoul has ghouls. They also have a similar bloody atmosphere and include the main character becoming heavily involved with these creature.Moreover, both main characters are anomolies, they are very different in nature to the characters around them 

report Recommended by TitanRage

Both about a new race eatting humans, and humans attempting to fight back. 

report Recommended by Ako-

Both shows will have you asking yourself, 'who are the bad guys?'

Other than that, ghouls in TG and vampires in Shiki 

report Recommended by gwon

There are creatures (shiki & ghouls) that are causing problems in a city/town, and the only thing on the menu for these creatures are the flesh and blood of humans. The humans don't know much about these creatures, but continue to learn more. There are lots of blood and death. The story makes it so that there isn't just one antagonist. There are different points of view, and you make the choice of who's side your on. You also start to feel bad for the creatures.  

report Recommended by iAmTheCheese

Shiki is quite similar to Tokyo Ghoul as they both possess beings that need to drink blood I order to survive, NOT VAMPIRES THOUGH. 

report Recommended by TheLazyDonut

Both are horror anime revolving around a conflict between humans and vampire-like beings (Shiki and Ghouls), which, in both shows, are identifiable by their pitch-dark eyes. Both shows also feature a character who writes morbid fiction (Seishin/Takatsuki) and a character who enjoys reading their work (Sunako/Kaneki). In both cases, the two meet and develop a rather strange relationship.

There are some differences between them, however; "Shiki" is a mystery series, while "Tokyo Ghoul" is action. "Tokyo Ghoul", as the name suggests, is set in an urban environment, while "Shiki"'s setting is rural. Finally, while "Tokyo Ghoul" is unquestionably Kaneki's story, "Shiki" is more of an ensemble piece.

I prefer "Shiki", as it has a much better story and really makes you wonder who the real monster is, something "Tokyo Ghoul" attempts but largely fails at. read more 

report Recommended by Joe_Devaney

-Both shows are Gorey 
-Both shows are Mystery/Supernatural
-Both shows involve creatures who must kill humans to survive.
-Both shows involve humans who were turned into creatures who kill humans to survive. (Tokyo Ghoul has one, while Shiki has many.)
-Both shows have two competing sides that are neither good nor bad.
 

report Recommended by MagicalMysticVA

Just like Elfen Lied,Shiki also focus on this question:Should those different from humans die?
Just like Owari no Seraph,it has the vampire theme inside it and can be pretty creepy at times.It still gives me the chills sometimes.Anyway,shoud the awakened die?Should humans just accept them?What happens in the end?With chilling backstory and difficult questions to answer,you just have to watch this anime...and answer the questions created,yourself. 

report Recommended by kawainoodledesu

Shiki is very similar to Tokyo Ghoul although Shiki is, arguably, darker. They both have a humanoid creature that has many similarities to humans and there are various conflicts between the two species. However, Natsuno(From Shiki) is not really a weak character from the beginning like Kaneki(Tokyo Ghoul) I'd recommend watching Tokyo Ghoul and Shiki before Kiseijuu. I think it'll make watching Kiseijuu much more interesting. 

report Recommended by AyukioCC

Both are horror themed stories that focus around the clash for survival between species and alot of morally complex characters in it too as well and also lots of blood in it. 

report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost

Do creatures who feed on humans have a right to live? That is the central question posed by both of these animes. Tokyo Ghoul is much more in-your-face about it, posing the question early on and embellishing it with lots of action and plot developments right off the bat. Shiki takes its time beating around the bush before it finally comes out with it, and for such a dark and heavy anime, there's remarkably little violence for most of the episodes. It takes a bit more patience than TG, but I absolutely recommend watching both to completion. 

report Recommended by mvhcmaniac

Both Shiki and Tokyo Ghoul display creatures whose life means our death. Both have simular characteristics and looks as well. However later on the show humanizes them so much that we begin to empathize with them. Are the creatures who have to kill us to survive really evil or just trying to survive? 

report Recommended by MegumiShimizuu

monsters being hunted, humans being hunted, heck , everyone is being hunted 

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Both Shiki & Shinsekai yori are shows that can be described as a slow burn, never fully giving anything way and thus require a lot of patience. Your patience will in turn be rewarded, as both shows come to a thrilling conclusion.

Do not watch either if you lack patience. and an open mind. 

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Shinsekai Yori and Shiki both deal with the human psyche and its tendencies.  These series show how these tendencies could be flawed which in turn may lead to irrational behavior and unfortunate circumstances.  

The setting is similar, remote/traditional/strict Japanese villages.  

Both deal with a deviation in normal human genetics. (Zombie/Vampire-like people in Shiki and Esper powers in Shinsekai Yori)

Both deal with opposing factions that truly do not have a right or wrong side to them.  

Both shows are very thought-provoking and would recommend one if you enjoyed the other.

report Recommended by Makise

- similar atmospheres that grow darker
- mystery
- village-wide catastrophe
- super natural 
- disappearances
- misfortune  

report Recommended by bishoujobitch

Perhaps it's because they are less known, but Shiki and Shinsekai yori should be at the top of the list for each others' recommendations.

While Shiki is set in the past and Shinsekai yori in the future, both feature quiet, small-town rural settings with religious influences. They darkly question the idea of survival and what it truly means to be "human."

The characters of both may never be your favourites (more so in Shiki), but that's not the point - the characters are less important, helping shape the worlds of both Shiki and Shinsekai yori, these plots/settings being more heavily emphasized.

Both have haunting soundtracks. Both deal with supernatural elements (Shiki = vampires, Shinsekai yori = psychokinesis). Both are "slow burns," focusing on slow world-building for the majority of the series then will have you gripping the handrails as you rollercoaster towards the end. And both ends face huge consequences. read more

report Recommended by Bunnyflower

In both series, there is a very mysterious background with similar mood settings.

Both series have similar backgrounds involving a village that deals with the world of supernatural. In fact, creatures in both series are feared and revered.

Both series focuses on how humans deal with them in the world that they live in.

Both series often have plot twists as well as thriller like endings involving the main characters.

report Recommended by Stark700

Both have a very dark atmosphere and lots of mystery; and give a creepy feeling as a group of people try to survive against a supernatural threat.

Both great anime if you love dark mysteries. 

report Recommended by Khalan

-both memorable
-similar mood
-horror
-dark mystery
-THRILLER
-supernatural
-satisfying ending/closure (which you don't find in most animes nowadays) 

report Recommended by ishWinnie

The mystery, demon, magic, and slow progression from both anime are quite similar.
Just, Shinsekai Yori has clearer ending than Shiki. But, Shiki is still 'darker'. 

report Recommended by coeus

You really want another season for that right?Well sorry we dont have one but here a similar anime for you.SSK and Shiki takes in a village with supernatural elements.Both of them want you question about human nature and how it is works.Good part is at the end of both anime you can relate yourself with both enemy factions and can't say this faction is wrong.As a plus both of them have epic osts. 

report Recommended by sasalx

Both anime present their themes in similar ways and start out pretty slow,building up the tension as they become more serious. 

report Recommended by Himeakikoz

If you liked quiet and peaceful village setting which is going to change into horror and bloody carnage this show is for you.

Series revolve around two humans races - stronger (vampires - Shiki, espers- Shinsekai yori) and weaker. Durning the shows we can meet philosophical questions about rights to kill, to live, to rule which require thinking from spectator. 

report Recommended by Krunchy

Psychological thrillers that look at the idea of "good vs. evil" with neither the humans or the other creatures necessarily being the good ones. Very dramatic and both have strong endings (especially Shiki) despite somewhat slow starts. They involve villages that are far removed of other societies in remote parts of Japan (though Shinsekai Yori adds in a post-apocalyptic theme as well). 

report Recommended by Asfaria

Shiki and Shinsekai Yori are alike as they both present ethical and moral problems to the viewer. Although they are, in reality, two almost completely different settings and mechanics, both have mystery elements and the supernatural and make the viewer really think to themselves as they watch. I can say for sure that anyone who enjoys one will love the other just as much (perhaps more). 

report Recommended by Shadostepz

A rural town, unexplainable happenings, and a penchant for tackling the human condition.

Shinsekai Yori and Shiki throw the viewer into a quaint village where civilians are content with mundane lives and daily rituals. Soon enough, however, perhaps through uncanny circumstance or through fates invoked by their ancestors, our characters' lives are inverted and thrown into chaos that turns their worlds upside down. The chaos is revealed at a snail's pace and at the same pace drags the viewer through a labyrinth of plot twists, never fully giving away the direction of the story until the very end.

Disregarding that both series have a country setting, a slow pacing, or progressively build into a massive climax, gaining momentum with each episode, the greatest similarity is how both series weave a tale intent on being just as much philosophical as it is thrilling. Shinsekai Yori and Shiki attempt to both analyze and criticize the unquestioned morality, viewpoints, and means of addressing problems in their societies' hive minds, providing the viewer with food for thought in morally gray areas. Ultimately, the viewer is left pondering, "Who's the monster?"

Both anime are great philosophical thrillers assuming the viewer has the patience for their slow crawl and doesn't mind their oppressive atmospheres. If you appreciate the way one anime handles these themes, you'll likely appreciate how the other does. read more

report Recommended by Zadion

By the end of these shows you will be asking yourself who is the real bad guy here 

report Recommended by Heralder

-both have dark atmosphere
-both are mysterious 
-both begin slowly and turn in massacre
-both are a fight between two espece of human
-both bring us to think about which one is the good, which one is the evil and other philosophical questions 

report Recommended by Blackfouine

Oh my God, after finished watching Shiki, I just realized that it actually has so much similarities to Shinsekai Yori, especially on their mysterious athmosphere between both of them. they share some other similarities too, in which consists of:
-How 2 humanoid species lives together in a dystopian system, so that it's inevitable to having fights between both species, it's explained more superficially in Shinsekai Yori while in Shiki, it's told less blatantly but if you look a bit deeper it's basically pretty similar.
-A lot of characters were killed in both series.
-Moral dilemmas.
-Slow pacing, but then turns to a heavy Thriller later on the series.
-Supernatural powers.
-Rural areas settings.

While the difference between both shows are:
-Shinsekai Yori's mysterious aura are somewhat heartwarming while it's kind of creepy in Shiki.
-The gore was heavily shown in Shiki while kept minimum in Shinsekai Yori.
-Shinsekai Yori ending was more conclusive than Shiki. read more 

report Recommended by You

Enthralling mistery stories that lead up to great conflicts and show brilliant insight into our psychology. 

report Recommended by ILeuvAnime

The "feel" of the show.
The sincerity of the telling of the story is what's in my eyes the similar factor in between the two of these shows.
It's not an "anime story", it's a story that is told realistically.
Most prominently, realistically in the way of how character handling is done(but that's just most prominently).
You will not think to yourself many times "Why would you have done that?". 
In that sense, it helps you getting fully absorbed in to the story, because in a sense, stories are told with the principle that the one experiencing the story is to consider them-self being in that story. Thus, not having the thoughts of the "Why would you do that?" sort is without any need for it to be stressed out, crucial, for a genuine experience.
If you've gotten immersed in one of these two, the other will (I'm assuming) achieve the same. Masterpieces.

In real life, when something happens, a miracle bringing about a change to what has happened won't happen. That is something that is true for the both of these stories as well.  

You .. Hopefully have fallen in love with the elements of the story of which  you're reading the recommendation of.. And if you've found something to love in one, I believe you will found at least the same in the other.

The both of these shows originate from a novel; The stories originate in a novel form. 
Not light novel, but a novel.

This is quite vague, but to me, a part of the experience of first-hand experiencing a story is jumping in to the unknown. That is how I have experienced both Shiki and Shinsekai Yori, and with these two particular stories, I believe everyone should do the same. Experience the story without having had gotten to know anything about it.
This is to elaborate the vagueness of my recommendation. read more 

report Recommended by Gandeloft

 Shiki and Shinsekai Yori are two Horror/Mystery anime, with a eerie and dark tone. Similar events happen in the two similarly build worlds. The story is slow moving, only until the end, in which more and more gets revealed. Psychological themes around human nature are shown in both shows. 

report Recommended by AnimeXHunter

Both series have dark storylines featuring great tragedy and themes about human nature. Both have slow build ups, but thrilling and excellent conclusions. Both feature characters that are not inherently good or evil, just human. Both will leave an empty feeling within you upon completion that will keep you thinking about the story you just experienced for a long time. If you enjoyed one, you will most likely enjoy the other.  

report Recommended by shikinouta

Both shows have a clear "other" whose humanity is in question. They hit very hard near the end with conflict between the groups and a very unclear moral landscape. Both begin as semi-mysteries and transform into outright horror and violence.  At the end of each they left me completely devastated. These are probably my top two anime, and I recommend both highly. If you are coming to Shiki from SSY, make sure you are prepared for gore, SSY is definitely gorey, but Shiki is another level. 

report Recommended by VandenBorg

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A foregin life form invades human society and starts infecting the population. Faced with thes alien creatures, the lines between man and monster, and good and bad start to shift. 
While these shows quite differ in characters and atmosphere (Shiki is a dark fantasy/mystery and Parasyte is more sci-fi and action oriented), both ultaimtely tackle same, age old question: What makes a human human and what differentiates us from animals/monsters? Parasyte goes one step further and gets a bit enviromental, questioning man's relationship with Earth, but not in an annoying, preachy fashion. 

report Recommended by Crochax

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There are heavy existentialist themes in both of these shows that explore the question of what differentiates humans from monsters. They both have some terrifying imagery and death scenes. The characters in both of these shows are three dimensional and warring with internal demons while they take on the external plot. 

report Recommended by KillJoy913

Both series involve the human race being terrorized and eaten by another species so they can survive. Mysteriously in both series people end up becoming the other species, some find interesting ways to use their new found abilities. Both Narratives have Action, Drama, Horror, Thriller, and Mystery genre components. 
 

report Recommended by Obeythealfa

New forms of life invade a city/town and people start dying. The whole premise of both Anime is that humans often consume animals or other species but when they are the prey they ignore that fact. I feel Shiki gives us a better perspective and is more representative on the theme. Meanwhile Kiseijuu is more about trying to co-exist.  

report Recommended by Ripstuff

Similar themes between the parasites/humans and vampires/humans.  

report Recommended by LightIsKirai

A foreign lifeform invades human society and infects the humans that it comes in contact with. Those lifeforms are trying to multiply and take over human society steathly at first and more openly later on,while some of the humans are aware of this and are trying to stop it from happening.
Both shows are dark themed and have got a lot of gore. 

report Recommended by iwsifakismag

What makes humans superior to other species? Isn't it okay for predators to hunt humans? We eat livestock, how is it any different than an alien species thinking of us as livestock? In Parasyte, the main character Shinichi Izumi's right hand is taken over by a parasite. Pretty much, the parasites try to take over the human brain and they can morph whatever body part they took over. After taking over the body, they eat other humans as their source of food. People are dying around the world but they don't know what the causes of the deaths are in Parasyte, which is similar to Shiki, since everyone is dying and they don't know why. In both anime, there is a threat to the humans and the humans have to figure out what to do. Both Shiki and Parasyte do a great job in exploring topics that we don't usually think about, and they both have great character development throughout the anime. read more 

report Recommended by Arakris

They both have unnatural creatures involving with humans. They both question the life rules of creatures being alive. 

report Recommended by idohatewalnuts

Just like the relationship between Tokyo Ghoul and Kiseijuu, Shiki and Kiseijuu are similar in almost the exact same way. It's essentially a transition from humanoid creatures to very much alien creatures. Still, I think it's worth watching them both. Just as a warning, Shiki is technically a part of the horror genre. It's not gory at all, but the atmospherical tension is intense.  

report Recommended by AyukioCC

Both titles involve a parasitic focus that 'infects' humans and turns them into human killing monsters. In both series' the general population is unaware of the cause at first, until they realize later on which starts a war between the 2 sides   

report Recommended by Short_Circut

Feels. If you want anime where plot is great and at the same time you need some attachment or say feels to the anime then Parasyte The Maxim is what you're looking for. Both contain strange creatures suddenly appearing in their town and then shit goes down (damn that rhymes). Both Have Great OSTs. Both Have Great Suspense. Both have some amount of Horror. Ending In Both Animes will leave you mesmerised. Thanks. 

report Recommended by dragomegaman

Both of these anime wonderfully weave a narrative that begs us to ask the question that has held our interest since Shelley first popularized it with Frankenstein: Who is really the monster?  

report Recommended by CosmicOwlDream

Both are about mysterious creatures invading somewhere, in Shiki it's a small town whereas in Parasyte it's the entirety of Japan or even the world. Both are about a young man that is in some way affected negatively by it. Both feature characters that are curious about the creatures and experiment with them in some way, and those characters meet the protagonist later in the story, though the way it is executed is different in the two shows. Both shows feature a long brutal scene that happens because of the creatures. Both shows never really disclose why or what is causing the creature infections. The way the creatures function in the two shows are very different however, whereas in Parasyte anyone infected turns into something completely else in Shiki it's a form of vampire. read more 

report Recommended by KMAS02

We're the real monsters according to these two anime. Shiki has the same theme of questioning humanity as Parasyte. They both show the cruelty of humans to the monsters, especially at the later half of both, and monsters to the humans equally and doing a good job at questioning if humans are right. They both also have a lot of monster and body horror if you like that. The major difference between the two, especially when starting both is that there's more fighting against the Parasyte's in Parasyte while there's more of a mystery aspect to the Shiki in Shiki.  

report Recommended by flameartdotnet

People turn into monsters by infection and go around attacking others. Lots of engaging drama, conflict, and heart-breaking moments throughout the story that question morality of human. 

report Recommended by kizumi91

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They both develop a similar theme: how forsaken creatures are seen by others. They also seem to criticise the narrow mentality of human beings and to show the darkest part of them. I think the original idea come from Mary Shelly's famous novel.
While Elfen Lied fails to be a good show and falls into a gore anime full of fanservice, Shiki remains thought-provoking and atmospheric, and, of course, surpasses the first one.
Also, the amount of gore is high in both, and the music is simply beautiful. 

report Recommended by zBliss

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Both anime contain non-human beings who kill humans. Another similarity is the huge amount of gore and mass killing but worth mentioning is that they also make you pity these non-human beings. 

report Recommended by Nooxy

It delves into the idea of humanity being the true monster- and that people are cruel to things they do not understand.
The series focuses around mysterious beings and happenings. Both filled with gore and horror and a bit of romance. 

report Recommended by Heta-rashi1

Shiki has a similar theme to Elfen Lied, questioning the humanity of people who aren't entirely... human, along with the humanity of humans themselves. In both cases, the non-human people have an instinct to kill humans, to survive and/or reproduce. There's a lot of moral grey areas; Shiki presents two characters with conflicting opinions, and with Elfen Lied, the question is tackled on a larger scale, although there is one character who is very conflicted about it.

The execution of Shiki is a bit better, both in terms of character and plot development, although both anime are unrealistic with blood, and for some reason breast size as well. Shiki clarifies and refines quite a bit what Elfen Lied tried to do, and as a result may be more accessible; however if you can look past the many flaws of Elfen Lied, it can be moving as well. read more 

report Recommended by whitefox00

Found it "emotionaly-like" to elfen lied and it contains blood :3 

report Recommended by noobminator

Similar themes about how evil people can be, and both are very interesting 

report Recommended by KuroAshiSanji

Both have violence, blood, and gore.  Both have female characters that are a little bit insane. 

report Recommended by Z6890

It does have so many lore and history, is entertaining for watch and have similar genres 

report Recommended by MakiTazo

Just rewatched both of these deep masterpieces. They are very similiar, only the presentation for the purpose of the watchers can be interpreted differently. But when you ask yourself how sourrounded hate can feel and which consequences they have, both Anime can show you it perfectly of their special way. While Shiki presents the development of those involved, Elfenlied tries to give the watchers an understanding of the emotional consequences of all different matters of every caracter. 

report Recommended by Anilexx

Both Shiki and Elfen Lied show us that even the "monsters" have their reasons for doing something, not out of pure evilness but rather the feeling of loneliness and isolation while also trying to survive. 

report Recommended by MegumiShimizuu

Interesting character development, morally grey characters and fantasy powers at war with humans. 

report Recommended by haunthospitals

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Both shows eventually evolve into stories that include the theme of Man vs Monster; Showing us the darker parts of humanity and making us question who are the truly evil ones.  

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Both shows start as pretty vague and simple stories that become darker and more complex with each episode. They also show how the existence of demons can be responsible for the breakdown of society through the paranoia of its inhabitants. There's also some slight similarities in how the vampires in Shiki don't want to be vampires just like the humans possessed by demons don't want to be possessed. 

report Recommended by DeLuieTand

Both have the theme of man vs monsters. Although both will make you ask yourself, who are the villains, victims and what exactly is humanity or what does it mean to be human? 

report Recommended by Amarian

Both shows will force you at the end to think who is the real villain, Human or monsters? Both titles reveal the ugly side of humanity at crucial moments 

report Recommended by ugly_duckling55

Similarities:
- One season - full story
- Men VS Monsters in a battle of total annihilation of one another
- The monsters are religion-based
- The ideology of both humans and monsters is understandable so it's hard to pick a side
- Both shows include (main) characters that belong to both parties (niether completely human, nor a demon/vampire)
- Villians that you can feel sorry for even though they have commited crimes
- Both are kinda gory and philosophical
- Tragic near the end 

IMHO, Shiki has better character exploration compared to Devilman, but Devilman's shorter and has a bit more exciting art style. If you specifically enjoyed the culmination-to-ending of any of the two shows, you will very likely be intrested in the other one.  read more 

report Recommended by sugarisdown

Both are pretty violent af, horror series with a mc fighting against a threat to humanity and also the creatures are both pretty scary af and also lots of blood and action and how both sides can be as evil as one another. 

report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost

These two horror anime have monsters that are living among humans and deal with themes on "What it means to be human". These two shows also dig deeper on the idea on "Who is better and has more right to live? Humans or monsters?". Not to mention these two anime can be very dark and disturbing with blood and gore.  

report Recommended by Genocyberfanboy

Fighting against monsters, which the series uses to allow itself to show the ugly side of human nature - if this sole theme and dark climate is what you're interested in, then the other title surely has plenty of these! 

report Recommended by karemi_

Both devilman crybaby and shiki are dark, they will both make you cry. although the genres are totally different, you will be crying by the end of it.  

report Recommended by godxsyndrome

What happens when a dangerous "other" slowly starts to take over? How will we treat them? How will we treat each other in fear that they might be one of them? Even if this "other" is dangerous, does deserve to die, do the deserve the unjust treatment? Won't society destroy itself by fearing this "other" and senselessly treating them without a hint of empathy or compassion, despite whatever their sin might be?

All of these questions are asked as the story slowly unfolds into an explosive finale 

report Recommended by Curlybrace101

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Summertime Render has the same small village type atmosphere that Shiki has. Odd things keep happening, quite literally, in the shadows. People get replaced with a superior version of themselves and the main protags need to fight off the intruders. 
It's similar in the aspect that the reader has the awesome foresight to know what's happening already while the actual characters gradually put the pieces together as the chapters continue on 

report Recommended by burntToastShshs

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-Both set in a small village that have limited population.
-Set in summer season.
-The villagers is close with each other and knowing the family of protagonist.
-Revolved around similar incident that occur in the village and involved the folks
-Have novelist as one of the main supporting character.
-The main character in both anime want to do something to fix the problem.
 

report Recommended by jumbosan

Similar atmospheres in which a small village gets attacked in the shadows by mysterious creatures that are preying on the villagers. 
Both take place in the middle of summer with people disappearing and dying under strange circumstances and the main characters trying to figure out what’s happening. 

report Recommended by CamomiIe

The atmosphere at the beginning of both of these anime are similarly eerie. They both involve the a mystery within a small town where everyone within the town is involved in the mystery in some way or another. 

report Recommended by Moard

The two of them look very similar, the atmosphere is the same, and when I watch this anime I remember Shiki very much. 

report Recommended by aau

Vampires and Shadows act in a similar way in both anime, both trying to erradicate humans in a small town. Both creatures are hard to distinguish from humans till it's too late. Both are good thrillers too. 

report Recommended by eblf2013

Summertime Render has the same small village type atmosphere that Shiki has. Odd things keep happening, quite literally, in the shadows. People get replaced with a superior version of themselves and the main protags need to fight off the intruders. 
It's similar in the aspect that the reader has the awesome foresight to know what's happening already while the actual characters gradually put the pieces together as the chapters continue on  

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Both shows are set in a small town and you get all the close-knit small community vibes from both of these shows.

There is a darkness looming over the community and our heroes must stop it.

Both are technically set during summer, but Shiki moves into fall as the show comes to a close.

Supernatural creatures.

report Recommended by Reville_

the premise of a supernatural group wanting to take over an entire town is similar also the soundtracks are very very similar 

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Shinreigari addpermalink

Supernatural intrigue runs rampant in a small town when the borders between the spiritual and psychological become intertwined. 

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Mysterious and compelling thrillers defined by their atmospheric settings - remote, isolated country villages with a knack for outbreaks of the supernatural variety (perhaps not the best real estate pitch!). Both series also offer a great character study, fantastically eerie background music, and a pretty interesting take on human nature. Shiki is probably the darker, more focused of the two, while Ghost Hound tends to have more slice of life. 

report Recommended by -PixieDust-

The animes have a similar atmosphere. The setting is almost the same and they both tell a catching supernatural story, though they aren't really full of action but more easy going. Sunako and Miyako seem a bit similar, too. 

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If you like mysterious towns with supernatural happenings, these are two of the best. They both slowly unravel the story and nature of these supernatural cases, gradually letting their characters understand what's going on. In Shiki, the viewer is fully aware of everything by the halfway point, whereas in Shinreigari it's much more of a slow burn. While I have massive issues with the actual ending of Shinreigari, the mood is undoubtedly similar to Shiki. They are slow but intentional, with great suspenseful moments and lots to say.  

report Recommended by Xaeveax

These supernatural thrillers have similar plots in-which the regular world and a supernatural world begin to overlap. Each anime also has a similar atmosphere; a somewhat creepy but more mysterious feel. The audio and visuals of both are also of topnotch quality. If you enjoyed the feel of one then you will enjoy the feel of the other. 

report Recommended by MastaJ

The whole time I was watching Shiki I couldn't help but think of ghost hound. While they are not similar plot wise, they both have very similar settings, ghost hound also contains mystery and some horror. 

If you are looking for an anime similar to shiki atmosphere wise then ghost hound is a must watch. 

report Recommended by Gui-Gui

Very similar atmosphere and setting. Both are effectively horror/mystery/thrillers, however Shiki is more successful at creating a cohesive story. 

Ghost Hound has a very strong start in regard to horror/mystery elements, perhaps stronger than Shiki, but it fails to follow through during the second half as the story shifts in tone (however, it's still well worth watching, so don't let that information stop you from checking it out).  

report Recommended by C_M_

Despite the plots not being very similar, the whole vibe of both anime are very similar. 

-A mystery anime with subtle and pleasantly paced horror along with a strong psychological element and dramatic climax-

This sentence can describe both anime, of course, if you are not one willing to watch a slow building anime and go straight to the action, I would say you wouldn't be a fan of these. But if you enjoy a slow build to the extravagant end, these anime are perfect for you.

report Recommended by crimsonrose2407

Both have similar levels of creepiness and mystery. I think if you like one, you will like the other. 

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Dance in the Vampire Bund addpermalink

Both having FEARSOME vampires. Really, a lot of vampire stories are having soft vampire stories. Vampire Knight is awesome, but the vampires are lacking much things. Shiki and the Dance in the vampire Bund are both more like the myths. Both anime are having an dark aura and really get you into the anime. And in both anime the vampires are trying to take over the place. 

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-Both have Vampires
-There is death (especially in Shiki)
-Both take you back into the traditional myth of vampires
-In my opinion Shiki is better because there is mystery and horror involved
-Both hook you into the show
-And both are frickin AWESOME!!! 

report Recommended by mitzuki101

Both series deals with the supernatural and horror side of the anime world. 

It focuses meanly on the theme of special people trying to fit into our society mixed in with horror and mystery. Although both series starts somewhat slow, as the episodes progresses, it gets to the point. 

Both series are recommended for fans of vampire and horror fiction surrounded by mystery and elements of suspense and thriller like endings. 

report Recommended by Stark700

Dark undertones and the vampire theme are in both anime. Both have nice animation styles (though Shiki will need some adjusting). Both female lead vampires are childish yet are bold and have a strong sense of their beliefs. Both series are intended for mature audiences. 

report Recommended by NonkiLauren

Both involve vampires and have their own horrors. They are both great shows and I couldn't choose which one is better, the mystery aspect of the two make it all the better. 

report Recommended by NeoZeon

Vampires. if you like them you have got to watch both of these great anime. The tones for both anime come out as dark, sad, and chaotic but there is also a hint of action and predictability. I hope everyone enjoys the show 

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Shiki is the most similar Show, both about vampires, both are gore, both are mystery and happen in a small village.
Shiki is much more amazing and powerful, though. 

report Recommended by ZhiarMerlin

Both shows feature characters who are tempted to become vampires in order to solve their own personal issues. 

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Mirai Nikki (TV) addpermalink

Creepy mystery-thriller plots.  Feature a stalker girl.  And lots of blood and whacks.  Shiki is a lot more mood-driven, and Mirai Nikki feels more mainstream. 

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both are scary anime!
both are  Mystery, Supernatural, Thriller.
both have serial murders
both have detectives.
both have kill or get killed situations.
both have yandere characters .
both have same scary feeling and atmosphere and have same excitement"what will happen next ?" 

report Recommended by TrOjAnHoRsE

Deep and dramatical action, unusual heroes, violent moments (lots of gore), unpredictable storyline. And brilliant art, of course. 

report Recommended by Reiichi_Junda

Creepy pink haired girls  saying "Yuki"

They are also both horror/mystery anime with good stories

report Recommended by J_to_S

Preatty creepy and bloody anime! Actually after seeing Megumi i realized how similar to Yuno she is!
Preatty, psyco, yandereish (imo) and also pink haired!
Personally i love both this anime even if the themes are not to similar 

report Recommended by lykos100

both have a freaky yandere, a character named yuki and a similer art style thats really good 

report Recommended by UrBoyDreigon

-Both shows are Violent 
-Both shows are Supernatural/Mystery/Thriller
-Both shows involve a main character named Yukki
-Both shows have an insane, pink haired, yandere girl, who's crazy about Yukki
 

report Recommended by MagicalMysticVA

Mirai Nikki and Shiki aside from both having a pink haired yandere character obsessing over a guy named Yuki, shows us that no one is truly good or truly evil. We all have our reasons and we are all human after all. 

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Ghost Hunt addpermalink

Both are from the same creator, and have a supernatural mysterious plot with some horror and drama. The characters are all great, and the main character is a anti social boy with a cold attitude but he really cares about his friends and tries to find the truth behind the events.  

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Both where created by the same person and they are interesting horror anime. Shiki is more about unexplained murders though, but it still has the same suspenseful and frighting feeling.  

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If you watched Ghost Hunt and want something more serious, or if you watched Shiki and want something a bit less heavy, then these two are a great match. They are both quite dark aesthetically, and both involve investigating the supernatural. Ghost Hunt is much more lighthearted, and is broken up into smaller arcs. Shiki is a single narrative and takes itself much more seriously. They are both good picks if you want to watch something spooky around the Halloween season, or any time you want to feel that mood. 

report Recommended by Xaeveax

Both are horror driven, Ghost hunt being more straight to the point with multiple stories while shiki is a plot driven horror. Both are creepy at times and both will leave you satisfied at the end of the series. 

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1. Same author
2. Both Mystery and horror 

report Recommended by Kai2409

Both are hybrid horror anime. As in neither one of them is solely horror, but rather a mixture of genres depending on the story arc. Shiki is a cohesive epic outlining a remote village's untimely demise, ghost hunt is a mediocre collection of paranormal investigations.  

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- Sobrenatural / mystical
- Horror
- Mystery
- Suspense
- Serious anime about horror
- Good history
- Dark
- Investigative
- Tense moments
- Reflective 

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Blood-C addpermalink

Both are set in a remote village where monsters (or vampires) roam around by night. Both early episodes started out very slow until in the middle, things finally took off.  

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sick humor, crazy tastes unpredictible plot. 

report Recommended by merandill

both are about Vampires, both are pretty dark stories with great characters, so, if you enjoyed watching Shiki, you will enjoy Blood-C. 

report Recommended by underoath777

-Those anime both take place in a calm village in the middle of nowhere with a similar ambiance.
-They are very bloody and features a bunch of monsters who are scary in their own way. Though the biggest difference is that blood c got a different monster every episode while in shiki, it takes some time for the characters to acknowledge their existence.
-Finally, I’d say they are perfect to watch in this period of Halloween! 

report Recommended by Muraki_

Both series are dark-themed and gory enough to keep you on the edge of the seat waiting for the next plot to uncover a.k.a bodies in this case but they also exhibit a presence of psychological themes, goes without saying they require to be watched exclusively at night time to fully taste the blood fests that one is about to indulge (even more so since these are relative short series), but the main thing regarding these two is to bare with the slow introduction as that could be a repellant at first but damn do they have some action-packed development and fitting ends! 

report Recommended by Naose

both are bloody vampire series with a lot of death in them as well as a lot suspense too and creative character designs. 

report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost

Both animes have a place in a small, peaceful village which is getting attacked by monsters and a main character has to save the village and the people living in it. Also both seem monotonous and boring at first, but each episode they get more fun, eventually both ending up quite interesting and fun. 

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Death Note addpermalink

Both are about unexplainable deaths related to supernatural. In both, fighting and surviving is a matter of intelligence and there are twists and surprises. Personally I enjoyed Shiki more, because it gives a deeper development to its characters and a more intricate plot. Still, Both are awesome animes that will keep you thrilled till the end, so if you enjoyed one, you will probably enjoy the other. 

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Although the plot is entirely different, Death Note and Shiki are extremely similar in many ways. Both of them flesh out the two sides well enough so that you can't call any of them right or wrong. Both of them have main characters(Light in Death note and Toshio in Shiki) who don't stop at anything to achieve their goals and aren't afraid to make sacrifices or take underhanded measures. Not to mention these characters actually make the audience feel for the antagonists. Shiki has much more despair than Death note but both of them can get your heart racing 

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The styles and storylines are different, but they give you a similar feeling.  Both are shounen thrillers with a lot of psychological tension.  They keep you on the edge of your seat, and wanting the next episode.  Modern setting, with a supernatural element.  Death is a central feature.  Later in the series, they cover both sides of the "warfare" somewhat sympathetically.  Shiki additionally has horror.  It also covers several characters in depth, while Death Note only covers a few.   

report Recommended by IceAndCream

Death Note and Shiki are similar in the sense that both are trying to fight evil, but the lines between good and evil get harder to discern
both animes about deaths related to supernatural events thrillers with a lot of psychological tension  

report Recommended by ZOOM_AMER

Both will make you change sides, as you dig deeper into the thick plot

Both will have you wondering what is actually good and what is evil

Incredible main characters, with alot of depth and realism 

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Shingeki no Kyojin addpermalink

It's all a matter of perspective. 

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•Both are familiar in a way that humans are living in terror/despair of "monsters".
•Both contain absolute tragedy and despair, in the most inhumane ways and show the mentality of the humans and how there brain reacts in certain situations about the "monster" beings, as to what will they do, fight back, research, destroy, stay away from them, keep close to others; the list goes on. 
•Both are mysterious with their plot as they progress, and leave the viewer on edge, angst, frustration, envious, anger etc. Either way, it will leave the viewer wanting more.
•Both contain action in the most brutal and cliff-hanging moments, which are always a do or die situation.
•Both question humanity, and as the story progresses, personalities change, mindsets change from every distinct factor that has happened as the story progresses. Will they die like the rest or fight for survival? Either way, each character obtains determination towards their goal.
•They are similar in a way that they are very interesting and yet different. You might like if you like the other, but it depends. read more 

report Recommended by Lupta

Mixing elements of gore, horror and mystery, both are thrilling tales about humans rebelling against powerful foes that are destroying their, once peaceful, lives. They also feature characters obsessed with comprehending enemy's biological inner workings and performing experiments on them. 

report Recommended by Kurohiki

Both Shiki and Attack on Titan portray the creatures feeding on humans as evil but later on show that they have their own reasons to do things that they do and make us kinda understand the other side and that there's no such thing as pure evil 

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Jigoku Shoujo addpermalink

same producers.
same genre
some of the charas are the same 

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Vampire Knight addpermalink

The plot is quite similar particularly in the theme of vampires and people and further developments between them. 

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xxxHOLiC addpermalink

If you like dark/mystery anime like Shiki, you should watch xxxHolic, and the other way around. I couldn't get through with Shiki, but xxxHolic is a lot better. It is simplistic yet surprising, and the story is easy to follow. 

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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai addpermalink

-same atmosphere  
-same setting
-same feeling
- lots of blood, horror.
Really recommend Shiki if you enjoyed Higurashi 

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Highschool of the Dead addpermalink

In both animes everything was peaceful, until suddenly people start turning into monsters, zombies in High School of the Dead and vampires in Shiki. Both anime contains an atmosphere of horror and mystery. If you want an anime with blood and slaughter, both are recommended. 

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Ajin addpermalink

Both are about humans and some other species coexisting (or not). Both are quite violent and have similar messages about what it means to live/survive. Shiki is much more serious and has much more philosophical grey-area to it, Ajin is often more light-hearted and sometimes comical, but still serious when it needs to be. If you like one you might like the other. 

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Durarara!! addpermalink

Although these two differ in a lot of ways, their atmospheres seem very similar. In both shows, all of the characters share an interesting sort of bond which is linked to the place in which they live and great emphasis is placed on the setting of the anime. 

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Akudama Drive addpermalink

both are dark themed action stories  as well as lots of suspense and nice art and character designs to look at. 

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Shinrei Tantei Yakumo addpermalink

Both have the same feeling that it gives off. Neither are really "horror", but both deal with the dead. Yakumo and Natsuno resemble each other as well. 

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Mars Red addpermalink

Mars Red is another vampire show that handles it's themes with a lot of depth and nuance, if you like Shiki you won't want to miss out on this. 

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Juuni Kokuki addpermalink

Superficially,Juuni Kokuki and Shiki are not so similar. Juuni Kokuki is a fantasy story about 12 asian-like kingdoms and Shiki is a horror story in a small village. However, Those two stories were originally written by Fuyumi Ono and both stories share the same concept about life and humanity. If you are in the mood to be disappointed with ugly part of human beings but also want to look for the beauty in this ugliness, Juuni Kokuki is definitely the first choice.

As Muroi (Seishin) was like in Shiki, Yoko in Juuni Kokuki is also like the person who has been lost in her life. For this reason, early part of Juuni Kokuki would be sometimes annoying because of her indecisive and immature attitude. However, she is going to learn a lot of things about life and she will grow up beautifully thorough this series.

Shiki would also annoy you probably until the middle part also because of people's indecisive and irresponsible attitude. However, People will change in many ways later and last few episodes would impress you because of dramatic change of story.

I recommend to see them because both series don't have a cheep sense of good & bad. It would attract people who are fed up with some cheesy animations. read more

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Mayoiga addpermalink

In both anime the focus lies on a quite small group of people who find themselves in an isolated village
Both anime have a dark atmosphere  

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Diabolik Lovers addpermalink

They talks about vampires and both anime has bloody scenes, if you liked Shiki you might as well like this one too!  

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Tokyo Ghoul √A addpermalink

Both these wonders of art are the epitome of top-tier horror in anime, with stark and poignant cautionary tales to boot. Whilst both cover segregation, social anxiety and racism, shiki is more focused on the generational gap.  

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Texhnolyze addpermalink

While not conventionally similar in terms of storyline these two anime have a hell of a lot of similarities.
- Both have two young girls which have a back story contributing to the events that unfold
- Both have 4 MC's with similar genders and connections 
- Both contain people willing to surrender if it comes to helping civilization 
- Both contain antagonists who tend to start off as normal citizens but are turned into killers due to events
I cannot promise you will like one if you enjoyed the other all I can say is that the similarities do not end there. 

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Hellsing Ultimate addpermalink

both are vampire animes, with blood and deep messages about the difference or lack of difference in humanity and monsters. 

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Anime: Corpse Party: Tortured Souls - Bougyakusareta Tamashii no Jukyou

Corpse Party: Tortured Souls - Bougyakusareta Tamashii no Jukyou addpermalink

If you're a fan of gore, you should definetely watch these two anime. 

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Sankarea addpermalink

Supernatural vampire shows in which vampires look and behave nothing like how they were portrayed in the Western fantasies. In fact, vampires wear bright, colorful clothes and is not turned into beasts by their blood-lust. 

Granted though, that Shiki is a dark show with very brutal scenes while Sankarea is much more light-hearted. 

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Mononoke addpermalink

I would consider both of these to be masters in what they are trying to do with the horror genre. They are both excellent at building tension and conveying meaningful ideas through the tragedy of others. Mononoke is divided into a few separate arcs, while Shiki is a single story. The music in both is absolutely stellar, I would argue the two best horror soundtracks in anime (both done by Yasuharu Takanashi). If you want something to creep out to, these two are among the best. 

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Monster addpermalink

Somewhat intense murder-drama-mysteries.  Have a realistic feel, and delve into the human condition.  Make you question who is REALLY the monster.  Have doctors who act as detectives. 

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Yakusoku no Neverland addpermalink

these are quite different in style series.

Neverland - a race to the 12+3 episodes.|

Shiki- long building tension.

Both about death.
I  like both of them and may you too...
p.s. why the hell titans have 40+ reccommends for neverland?
 

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Hitsuji no Uta addpermalink

Both Shiki and Hitsuji no Uta contain intricat plots involving vampires. Instead of the run-of-the-mill KILL THEM ALL concept, both shows bring forth different spins, bringing a different respect to vampire-based anime. Granted, both of these shows have entirely different plots (Shiki focusing on vampires trying to take over a vilage and the morality of murder, where as Hitsuji no Uta focuses on the concept of vampirism being a hereditary illness), the two share common elements in their ability to create a tense, eerie atmosphere and possess a story told in a serious tone. 

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Ookamikakushi addpermalink

Both series deal with isolated towns that have a different species that's hostile to humans. There's horror and people dying, but the endings are pretty good. 

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Umineko no Naku Koro ni addpermalink

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni has a lot of similar aspects to this series, such as; a new boy from the city in a small rural town, yet there is possibly more to compare Shiki to in Umineko no Naku Koro Ni - same maker as Higurashi, and possibly sequelesque.

Supernatural aspect in both series' are made obvious from the begining (even the opening), which leads to the assumption unworldly individuals are involved.
There is a clear mystery element; creepy, mysterious and agonistic characters (mainly girls) and luxary, stand-out-houses holding harbouring aristocratic people. 

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Kakegurui addpermalink

Both shiki and kakegurui had certain parts that were filled with so much tension that sent chills down my spine but at the same time made me think just how beautifully thought out the pieces were. I really recommend shiki to anyone who likes tension, dramatic scenes and a bunch of cliffhangers so you'll have to finish it in one night (halloween eve would be the best option!) 

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Perfect Blue addpermalink

Shiki and Perfect Blue are top tier examples of psychological thriller anime. Perfect Blue is a very layered movie using its themes to build paranoia and terror. You witness the main character being increasingly pressured as she is dealing with an unknown stalker until its climatic ending. Shiki is much more than a horror vampire/monster anime, which is what people often emphasize in their recommendations. How Shiki builds terror and suspense through the consequence of living in a community being preyed upon by vampires is make makes this anime an excellent psychological thriller. Both anime understand how to create atmosphere that will keep the tension going. read more 

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Kurozuka addpermalink

Both are intelligent takes on the vampire tale. 

Shiki has a linear plot though, and takes its cues from Western vampire stories, while Kurozuka is far more complicated to follow and harks back to the more traditional Eastern vampire folklore.

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Owari no Seraph addpermalink

Humans vs. Vampires, but Owari no Seraph is much better for multiple reasons - characters are well developed, faster pacing, and there's actually equal tension on both sides of said battle. Shiki lacks many of these things. Shiki's plot is murky in comparison, and it's watching a 'losing battle' on a rural countryside hill. Despite that, people who liked Shiki will probably also enjoy Owari No Seraph for similar themes. 

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Death Parade addpermalink

Both have a theme of dead peoples who gets alive again. Both have two options ,In Death parade peoples are either send to void or reincarnated and in Shiki peoples either die or came back to live being vampires. Both have a main character who is male and have to do there work even if he wants it or not , as in Shiki the doctor have his duty to protect the village from diseases and have to kill vampires though in Death parade the bartender has to make give pain to people's to  judge them. The both have gore, blood and deaths. 

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Corpse Party: Missing Footage addpermalink

These both are pretty similar, and they are both in horror genre, the difference is that Shiki has more story in it, that's why i do recommend it! If you like horror animes you should totally watch it!  

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Vampire in the Garden addpermalink

Both feature vampires however Shiki is based on the idea of morality and traditionally values, I highly recommend this show. 

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Ergo Proxy addpermalink

- Its diffrent on the art style of what you are used to
- Both shows have a dark feeling around them
- Both are slowpaced shows that make you wonder and question human nature.
- Where Ergo proxy stil kind of sets lines between right and wrong Shiki does not, how you feel and what you believe to be good or bad is up to you.
- both wil make you grind your feelings about life and humanity long after you watched it. 

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C Danchi addpermalink

Both anime take place in an isolated town, where strange things start to happen when some new people move in. They are also both slow-paced horror mystery shows, though C Danchi is a bit more rushed due to only having 4 episodes. 

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Tokyo Ravens addpermalink

the art is VERY similar, I just started watching Tokyo Ravens and I couldn't help but remember Shiki, also because of the small countryside feel in the begining, and then both deal with the supernatural, there are also similarities between some of the female characters... but Shiki is gory and scary while tokyo ravens is not.  

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Mugen no Ryvius addpermalink

- Both are set in an isolated place. Mugen no Ryvius in a spacecraft, and Shiki in a rural village.

- Both have saboteurs/attackers whose identities are unknown to the main characters, but are made known to the viewer. Mugen no Ryvius with other space voyagers (is that what to call 'em??) and Shiki with vampires.

- Both series' characters go through psychological deterioration. Mugen no Ryvius' characters start infighting, make stupid decisions, etc. Shiki's characters do similar things.

- Both are somewhat similar in formula to a 1954 novel by William Golding, titled Lord of the Flies, if anyone even remembers that classic anymore.

- Both have supernatural forces at work, Mugen no Ryvius with the Sphix, and Shiki with vampires. read more

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Blood+ addpermalink

Both series involve a world where vampire like creatures attack humanity in the night. One individual who has a tie to the creature is able to fight back in a way no one else can. Both series gave off the same general feel and I would definitely recommend these in light of the Halloween season. 

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Zankyou no Terror addpermalink

Out for vengeance? well the main characters of these anime are. Both MCs have had there life crushed , destroyed, and they do all they can to extract their revenge upon the people they loath. I hope everyone enjoys these anime. 

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School Days addpermalink

In both series, there are main characters that you may get to dislike or even hate, due to their morally questionable choices.
Also, both titles have a highly dramatic finale.

If you are interested in seeing something else than the usual do gooders, and to see characters who give in to their greed and obsession, both titles may be for you. 

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Claymore addpermalink

Both shows deal with monsters who seek to kill humans. The main difference is that in Claymore, there is an organization to kill the monsters. I guess the main reason I think they are similar is the general creepy feel they both give. I would definitely recommend both if creepy horror anime are your thing. 

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Tasogare Otome x Amnesia addpermalink

Identical crux : a girl likes a guy but is a monster so it creates difficulties for them to be together 

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Non Non Biyori addpermalink

Both shows, 
- have a main character that just moved from the city to the countryside and gets to know the new environment.
- show a similar idyllic scenery with fields, forested hills, clear streams, little houses
- feature the daily lives of the country dwellers
So if you are interested in rural Japan, both shows might be of interest for you. Shiki is a bit more on the darker, Non Non Biyori a bit more on the brighter side. 

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Anime: Subarashiki Kono Sekai The Animation

Subarashiki Kono Sekai The Animation addpermalink

Aside from both having "Shiki" in both respective works, both feature a reluctant anti hero who must face against dangerous supernatural creatures as well as a high risk anyone can die type of scenario and a dark edgy atmosphere to it as well and many twists and turns. 

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Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica addpermalink

Both shows are based around the deaths of supporting characters in the eyes of how the protagonist experiences it. Both gave me chills and an identity crisis for a week. Not to mention, both shows have a pink hair girl getting hit by multiple wheels in an episode LOL  

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Akame ga Kill! addpermalink

Two factions of opposing ideologies fight. Both commit acts that are morally wrong, and who is correct and should win is never exactly clear. There are a lot of characters, and a lot of them will die. Shiki has more horror elements, but both include some gore, though Akame ga Kill is lighter in tone. 

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Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san addpermalink

Similar premise both are about vampires, but Shiki is more about horror and physiological and Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san is about slice of life and comedy. Both are good anime in my opinion. Watch the other if you are interested about vampires. 

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Gleipnir addpermalink

Both are terrific dark fantasy/horror anime about monsters who have to fight and kill in order to survive and have a place in their worlds. They both feature monsters that are still quite human and behave accordingly who are able to feel remorse, sadness, loneliness they even cry and are afraid of "dying"(loseing their current selves). The contrasting dark and colorful art works perfectly with both stories, the characters and the tones that they set make both anime masterpieces.

Thanks for reading,
-Tooru25 

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Vanitas no Karte addpermalink

both being dark vampire stories as well as also a focus on mystery as well too. 

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Sirius addpermalink

Both of these anime featuring vampire. If you like action, I recommend you to watch Sirius. If you like horror, go watch Shiki 

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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu addpermalink

If you like creepy villages similar to Hinamizawa and you are ready to set into another mysterious one, you might like this one. 

- Plays in a small village
- Involves around Mysteries in the village
- Includes Supernatural
- Includes Violence 

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Ousama Game The Animation addpermalink

Well, similar to Ousama game, you have a lot of characters dying and fighting to live. Shiki takes place in a remote village - similar to yonsaki village and surprisingly has a quite a lot of romance to do with the main characters like ousama game. The MC in Shiki starts out as a very cold guy and unwilling to make friends (see that connection with Nobuaki in the first episode?)  

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Black Blood Brothers addpermalink

Both are about vampires, shiki is more bloody, but it shows vampires struggling to find their place in the world (by less peaceful means). I also recommend this from black blood brothers because Im sure lots of people might not even notice shiki or think its a vampire anime, because I didnt.  

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Tenshi Kinryouku addpermalink

both are supernatural themed stories with a gray sided morality between the character conflicts and lots of action and lots of hot character designs too. 

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Youjo Senki addpermalink

(shiki) Even though the hair is crazy the characters feel like real people and think like real people even the shiki do too BUT i warn you it's slow paced at the start and you may not like that

(Youjo senki) germany in ww1 with magic and a crazy little girl that's actually a business man goes around shooting people and talking about how much she hates god  

lmao the only thing that really connects the two anime is that people die and that they both have psychopaths and that god doesn't give a damn  

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Devil Survivor 2 The Animation addpermalink

Both focus around clashing morality and a dangerous deadly supernatural threat as well too and anybody dying off at any given moment during the show. 

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! addpermalink

both series have creative character designs as well as a dark suspenseful supernatural themed plot as well too with lots of messed up shit happening too. 

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Zombie-Loan addpermalink

Zombie-Loan and Shiki aesthetically have extremely similar lanky and 'edgy' art styles and ways of shading (very much hard colors and pure black shadows). Also, the stories are both about supernatural beings versus humankind, although both present the matter in much different ways. Both have dramatic moments and showcase the struggles of humans. 

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Kagewani addpermalink

If you want a good mystery that builds into something bigger, these two offer that in spades. They obviously both have creepy vibes, though I would say Kagewani is more of a cheesy flick than an actual horror anime. Shiki is more philosophical in it's themes, but it's all fairly simple stuff to understand. Either of these are perfect to watch around Halloween, or whenever you are in the mood to turn off all the lights and get creepy. The music in Shiki is also top notch.  

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Zexal Second addpermalink

The characters looks very similar, both physically and mentally. Special and bizarre hairstyles of many characters. The plot is quite dark, and there are many foolish villains. 

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Gyo addpermalink

Focused on epidemics. 

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Zexal addpermalink

The characters looks very similar, both physically and mentally. Special and bizarre hairstyles of many characters. The plot is quite dark, and there are many foolish villains. 

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Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi addpermalink

Weird shows where undeads organize themselves to continue living. Shiki is darker and more creepy, while Nichiyoubi is more solar and heterogeneous. 

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Seikimatsu Occult Gakuin addpermalink

Both are dealing with the occult, but difference is quite large too.

Shiki deals with vampires/zombies hybrid? and is more of mystery, psychological.

Occult Academy has some comedy, deals with a general mix of occult like spirits, witchery etc. and has a feeling of adventurous spirit and time-travel. A teeny little bit of romance too.

Both are in Summer 2010 anime season.

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Ga-Rei: Zero addpermalink

I love this two for the same reasons, the chbaracters and the story, are rough and sweet in the same time 

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Vampire Knight Guilty addpermalink

Both anime are in vampire genre. Watch Shiki so you can even compare which one better , thriller , super ! xD 

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ChäoS;HEAd addpermalink

Paranoia of main male characters.
Similar characters' attitude with each other.
Similar idea of conspiracy. 

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Anime: Yami no Teio: Kyuuketsuki Dracula

Yami no Teio: Kyuuketsuki Dracula addpermalink

There are some similarities about the common plot about vampires, dead, and demons. Feeling and relationship between the characters are pretty similar someway. Both shows have resurrection of dead corpses which become vampires or similar. 

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Anime: Kara no Kyoukai Movie 1: Fukan Fuukei

Kara no Kyoukai Movie 1: Fukan Fuukei addpermalink

A slow paced supernatural plot where the protagonist tries to solve the mystery behind the occurring deaths and save the people.  

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Blood: The Last Vampire addpermalink

The anime industry has very few examples of vampires in a horror anime. Shiki is a slow burn anime series that builds tension with its mystery and suspense until all the storylines reach their climax. Blood: The Last Vampire is a very short anime movie, but it is still able to create and build up tension, which makes the action sequences better. Their approach to horror might be different, but you won't regret the experience.  

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Kuroshitsuji addpermalink

Both have very dark supernatural plots where many people die and the protagonist tries to solve the mystery behind those deaths. While Kuroshitsuji focus on comedy, drama and demons, Shiki focus in psychological, drama and vampires. 
The protagonist seeks revenge for something that happened to him. Both have an outstanding soundtrack and voice actors, as well a very unique art, where the outfits are great. 
Although, Shiki is very slow paced and Kuroshitsuji fast paced, they will both leave you addicted if you watch them until the end~~ 

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Mouryou no Hako addpermalink

Both are mystery animes taking place in small villages in the depths of the country. They share pretty alike atmosphere, though visual style differs a bit. Personally I prefer 'Moryou no Hako' to 'Shiki'. 

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Deadman Wonderland addpermalink

Both of the animes are completely different. But they give the same feeling.
Both has gloomy atmosphere and a lot of blood.

One is about classic vampire tale while other is about a death match. 

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Anime: Tatakau Shisho: The Book of Bantorra

Tatakau Shisho: The Book of Bantorra addpermalink

I may be the only one to compare with Tatakau Shisho, but I have my reason. Both have a good plotting, and mostly, it is hard to say whom actually the leading characters because everybody takes their role and sharpen the story. 

Even though Shiki is less tight than Tatakau Shisho, it still has the same quality as it also has mysteries, surprise plots, and hard to guess how it will end the story.

Both have tales to told (in Tatakau Shisho, it is the children fairy tale about the man whom taking "book" from a dead and deliver to the precious one. In Shiki, it's the novel written by the monk), respectfully speak about religious approach, questioning life and death, thicken with despair and pain.

Both also leave all characters in gray area. None are perfect people, each of them struggle with loneliness, the need of love, faith, and jealousy. 

For some reasons, I feel that Chacoly from Tatakau Shishou and Sunako from Shiki have similar loneliness.

As a closing, both are originally from novel, then adapted into manga before ended as anime. read more

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Asura addpermalink

When is it okay to kill? These series focus on this aspect of life. While Shiki is more mysterious Asura is based solely on that. However the moral is the same. Killing others can have serious consequences. Also the reasons people kill each other are very similar in both shows. 

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Wolf's Rain addpermalink

The nature of the theme, the animation style, and the amount of action in both anime are what make them similar. There isn't many fight scenes but the ones that there are are pretty conclusive. The nature of the theme is similar because they make you think about ethics, morals, and philosophy in general. The character base is a similar as well. By this I mean that the characters in each anime are plenty, making the angle from which you see the story line like a kaleidoscope. Also, the endings kind of leave you asking for more... they were mostly conclusive but there was a chance for more.  read more 

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Shin Hokuto no Ken addpermalink

While the premise of these series are different they do share similar story themes of civilians becoming corrupt in their pursuit of justice; being able to justify their murderous actions for people's safety. Both anime also share similar style of music as Takanashi Yasuharu composed the soundtracks for both series. 

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Bakemonogatari addpermalink

If you like vampires - and by this I mean vampires done right - than you will probably like both of these series. They both feature very well developed stories around vampires (and some other creatures). The long conversations between characters will make you think about what they are talking, you'll get sucked in the conversation before you even realise it. If you liked one of them I recommend you give the other one a try (you will not regret it!).  

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No.6 addpermalink

We must defeat them even if we risk becoming inhumane ourselves! They both center around societies shrouded in mystery and a curious character hoping to seek knowledge of their world's mystery. The characters are forced to change their morals as a result of their situation and the tragedies they face. The characters must stand against both allies and enemies in order to succeed in their goal. Even with tragedies, you must sacrifice what you have so that no more tragedies will breed new fruit. The most beautiful yet tragic soundtrack ever heard. They fit the theme of loss of innocence in both shows and the defiance of morality. To defeat evil, we must become evil. read more 

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Anime: Kyougoku Natsuhiko: Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari

Kyougoku Natsuhiko: Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari addpermalink

Same  Mystery, and Supernatural elements.
Great thriller scenes not knowing why or who will be killed next.
Both MC's try to save as many innocent people as they can.
The two series have great art work and character design.
These series also share great opening and ending music.
 

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Fate/Zero addpermalink

Story-wise, the Shiki and Fate/Zero aren't all too similar. However, they explore the darker side of human nature, with morally ambiguous characters and no clear answer to who's right and who's wrong. Both series start off slower (*COUGH COUGH F/Z EXPOSITION*) but build steadily towards tense and thrilling climaxes. 

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Chaos Dragon: Sekiryuu Seneki addpermalink

Someone dies like every episode. You see a lot of shady characters appear but their purpose isn't made known until later.

The art style is also pretty similar, especially the eyes (like the shape and size and how they are positioned on the face).  

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Baccano! addpermalink

These 2 are presented in multiple perspectives. What I mean is that the point of view constantly switches between different main characters. While this method may cause audience to be less attached to a single character, the story unfolds from many angles.
Also, both are really bloody and gory (surpassed my comfort zone). 
 

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Summer Ghost addpermalink

Both take place in the countryside and are supernatural shows. Very atmospheric and lots of countryside themes 

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Shadows House addpermalink

Darkness.  what is shiki about.
Although it has a little different style but overall its is most matching in color.

be ready that shiki is full detective  

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Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch addpermalink

These two are my all time favorite anime (well, season 2 of Code Geass if I had to choose). They make me feel so much emotion, and I just love the ending in both. And if you liked Natsuno and Tooru from Shiki, then you'll probably like Lelouch and Suzaku from Code Geass, and vice versa. Both of these animes gave you a choice, to choose which side you root for. This choice will seem like: "Oh yeah, I totally think this side is correct", but after a while, you might not be so sure. And don't be affected by the 'vampire' genre in shiki, because that is not one of those (nowadays) everyday shojo vampire genres. And for people who've just had enough of cheesy romance, I recommend these two too.  read more 

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Gokukoku no Brynhildr addpermalink

Both are fast-paced series with horror elements, that involve the main characters attempting to outwit their mysterious enemies using their intelligence. Brynhildr has more fanservice and more cute girls than Shiki, though.  

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Yami Shibai addpermalink

As far as I am concerned, these are the go-to horror anime I would recommend to anyone looking for spooks but not too many spooks that you can't sleep at night. They are both great at building tension, have fantastic audio design, and give off similar vibes. Shiki has much more depth and more to say, and is obviously given more time than Yami Shibai to say it.  

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Made in Abyss addpermalink

While the narratives are quite different, they are both excellent if you are looking for unexpected thrills. They both deal with slowly uncovering a secret, though Made in Abyss really takes it's time with that as it's not yet finished as of writing this. They are both quite violent, though both manage to do it in a way that feels very intentional and meaningful. They show how brutal their worlds can be. Made in Abyss is obviously much more about the adventure of it all, but both have a similar air of mystery as their stories are slowly uncovered by the characters. 

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Red Garden addpermalink

Both involve something happening to people's bodies after they die. 

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Angel Beats! addpermalink

It may not seem like it but Angel Beats and Shiki do have a few things in common. In both of these anime, the dead come back to life and live in a specific area. In Angel Beats, it's the school while in Shiki it is the small country town everyone lives in. Another thing is the action. There is a bit of fight scenes in both although Shiki is more of a mind game rather than the fighting that goes on in Angel Beats. They both had a sense of mystery as to what the heck was going on too. 

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