Tokyo Ghoul

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Ajin has slightly better art, and isslightly darker than tokyo ghoul.
Both have great world building and focus on the main character 'becoming a monster'.
Once you get passed the first chapter of tokyo ghoul both hold your attention.
 

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Built around a dark premise, Ajin and Tokyo Ghoul tell a story of supernatural horror. The main male protagonist tragically realizes the life he knows will be changed forever after one faithful day. Throughout both series, they struggle with their human nature. They also get involved with other supernatural beings with psychological tendencies played out in their perspective stories. If you're interested in horror with plot twists and struggling with inner demon paths, then I would suggest to give these two titles a try. 

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The story, atmosphere, themes, and characters in both Tokyo Ghoul and Ajin are similar in my opinion.  

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Both revolve around two groups living side by side: humans & ajins; humans & ghouls - where ajins and ghouls are considered to be 'inhumane' and 'monsters', but have the appearance of humans meaning it is considerably difficult to tell them apart. The mangas tell the stories of young boys who get caught up in this whole human vs. 'monsters', and find themselves either fully or 'partly' on the side of being a monster. They both have considerable (a lot) amount of gore, death, etc. and are of dark themes. They are enjoyable reads that are sure to maintain your attention with their art styles - although Ajin has better art. read more 

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I must clear the air from the other Ajin review. Ajin is more shounen then seinen, and the art gives it much more of that feel too. I saved Ajin to read after TG because of the recommendation saying the first chapter of TG was slower but this was not the case. I don't even think Ajin is darker. I much preferred Tokyo Ghoul. With that said I think it's worth it to try reading Ajin. Both have monsters in human form, gore, and relations between monsters and humans that are fairly interesting, and monster-monster interpersonal relationships. Ajin took longer for me to really get into it, which is the opposite of what the other person said. But I'm all caught up as of writing this review and I'm definitely into it now. Sadly, Tokyo Ghoul has cannibalism which was a major attraction for me, but Ajin I made it through on its own merits well enough, so hopefully you'll think to give it a try! read more 

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Both manga are similar as they explore, the dark side of human nature .
both of these manga are about Demi- human , While tokyo Ghoul is about a half human and half ghoul , Ajin is about a boy who find out he a immortal Ajin .
While the art in Ajin is better , the story and atmosphere in Tokyo ghoul is darker and better .
their both good read so read them if you get the chance  

reportRecommended by MrOri

Both have a dark theme and both have a male non-human main character. Some gore here and there and the Psychological genre is strong in both mangas. 

reportRecommended by FirePokemon

Very Smart Schoolboy suddenly goes from Average Teen to No Longer Human and must cope with being hunted by society as well as a changing set of morals. He must find AND come to terms with his new unique place in the world - he is no longer human, but he doesn't quite fit with the Not Humans either. 

Also there's a load of blood and violence and animal instinct and emotional turmoil all under the everpresent theme of ADAPT OR DIE.

(Tokyo Ghoul has more of the wild emotional trauma/distress and Ajin has some amazing deadened emotions - both styles are executed very well and I really enjoy them) read more 

reportRecommended by slugcop

it's both male main characters 
both the main character in ajin and in tokyo ghoul have supernatural powers (immortality, super strength and so on) 
both stories is taking place in tokyo or nearby. 
when i was reading ajin the first manga that came to mind was tokyo ghoul. they share the same vibe and the art is stunning in both manga's. 

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"Why must one die?" is a question in both series. There are creatures called "ghouls" in Tokyo Ghoul and "demi-humans" in Ajin. They share the similar dark theme where humans hunt these creature. The main protagonists in both series has seen the perspective of humans and are turned suddenly into the other creature. 

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Both of these are about a maincharacter that first lives as a human but later turns into a non-human creature that is feared by humans and struggles with their existence. Even though the MC's personalities are very different and TG has a lot more characters than Ajin both have a lot of horror + mystery, are very interesting and have good characters. 

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If you like the world of Tokyo Ghoul, then you would most likely enjoy the setting of Ajin. After all, in this story, an ordinary boy turns into an Ajin (just like how Kaneki Ken turned into a ghoul) only to experience the frightening cruelty of the world. 

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A world where a certain kind of individuals are being persecuted and hunted, and an MC that gets thrust into that world, becoming one of them without having a choice. 

reportRecommended by joe_g7

It's pretty much like tokyo ghoul except better and less edgier 

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If you liked Tokyo Ghoul’s chaotic prompt to have the protagonist find out they are a deviant species, you will certainly like Ajin. 
They both have intricate systems of how their supernatural beings work which is enjoyable if you like gore (and biology, of course.) Additionally, they both dwell deeply in psychological and sociological themes—specifically if it is alright to sacrifice a minority for the sake of the whole.
Character-wise, unlike melodramatic Kaneki Ken, Nagai Kei is an extremely pragmatic and detached character. Though scared at first, Nagai never lets his emotions cloud his judgment and comes up with outstanding strategies unlike Kaneki who often lashes out (Centipede? Dragon?) Both are also extremely overpowered compared to others of their kin.
Another thing worth pointing out is the art. Personally, I find TG’s art to be quite unmemorable compared to its sequel TGre: (read it, for art’s sake). Though TG’s art could deliver its impact at certain points, it falls short in comparison to Ajin’s art where there is a cathartic moment in every other chapter (really.) read more 

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Both have nonhuman creatures (who seem to be normal at plain site) who've been thrown into a world where they're constantly fighting to live. The protagonists are alike in the whole fighting for their own humanity thing (though it's dealt with that quite distinctly). Both  stories question life and death and what they really mean.  Overall I found both series to have a similar appeal to them  while simultaneously doing their own thing.

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The story/plot setup is very similar to each other. Both main characters are looked down on and/or treated harshly because of what they become unwillingly. At the start, it would seem like a Tokyo Ghoul rip off but the story does differ after a few chapters. Still, mostly anyone who likes TG would like Ajin.

(I would throw in the Hide - Kaito similarities as well but...) 

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When people die they have a small chance to be brought back to life. these people are called "Ajins" or Demi-Humans they are hunted by japans scientists. Ajin and Tokyo ghoul are very similar when it comes to ghouls and ajins. I would describe ajin as a combination of "Death Note" and "Tokyo Ghoul". 

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Humans and human-demons use amazing abilities and familiars to battle each other. 

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-Both are set in a version of modern day Japan in which there is some sort of paranormal threat to humanity (Ghouls & Devils)
-Both have some sort of bureau organized to defeat these threats
-Both main characters are transformed into half human half paranormal entity due to a grave injury
-Both deal with similar heavy themes, which I can't disclose here in the interest of not spoiling the story 

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Similar style of story with ghouls and devils, with the main character sort of being to both worlds (humans and ghouls/devils) at the same time. Lots of gore and fights. Lots of insane characters and a police sort of institution. 

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-both feature coming of age main characters who become a hybrid human and monster

-one MC loves literature and the other MC loves movies, and both manga are heavily influenced by books and movies respectively

-both have an incredibly emotive, scratchy, and flowy artstyle

-both stories are feature incredibly tragic thing to happen to the main character

-both main characters have their lives ruined by being manipulated into loving someone evil

-both manga have a sequel manga

-both manga are incredibly dark and bloody, and don't shy away from showing nudity and sex

-both have well developed and non-objectified female characters

reportRecommended by SadSceneryBoi

cause this is a semi-apocalictical world with a cute principal character and this is half human and demon 

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Chainsaw Man and Tokyo Ghoul run thematically parallel in many ways exploring primitive survival, social outcasts and dehumanising organisations. While the main characters Denji and Kaneki share a similar backstories, Denji's manages to be more tragic but at the same time less pitiful. Characters in Chainsaw Man are decently fleshed out though not as thoroughly characterised as those in Tokyo Ghoul, and the humour is significantly more vulgar and absurd. Where Chainsaw Man stakes its claim over Tokyo Ghoul would be the lack of melodrama hammering home of tragedy that often renders Tokyo Ghoul tiresome and replaces it with adrenaline. 

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Both deals with an MC who transforms into a devil and now they have to adjust to that 

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They are both very gore, i read Tokyo Ghoul first and i thought it would be the best manga i ever read and then i started reading Chainsaw Man and changed my mind.. 

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Both have similar style and design. Not very long chapters. Both are very easy read with lots of action and amazing art. Both are tragic stories told in a very unique way. Both have amazing endings as well that pave way for a sequel without giving off the vibe of being incomplete in any way . And finally, imo, both are masterpieces. 

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Both have a very bloody and edgy taste to them but they are still extremely entertaining while remaining very descriptive and poetic 

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- Both series have creatures that feed on humans. Ghouls in Tokyo Ghoul and Devils in Chainsaw Man.
- Both the protagonists, Kaneki and Denji have their lives changed forever by encounter of some life-threatening incident.
- Both the Protagonists end up fusing with the "monsters" they previously despised.
- Both series have evil organizations that want to use the MCs powers for themselves.
- A lot of side characters also have similar character sketches. 

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funny guy do funny gore and kill 

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Tokyo Ghoul and Chainsaw Man both have protags that have been severely changed and altered due to an outside force, and must live somehow with it. On top of that, it's gory for those who love gory anime and has a nice plot that will make you continue reading. 

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Both have society blent with inhumans, Both has two sides (human and inhuman), Plot itself may differ but their themes are same. 

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While watching the anime for this manga Tokyo Ghoul instantly came to mind. To avoid spoilers i'll just say both main characters are in some what similar situation in addition to their personality transition.  

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Kiseijuu = Parasyte

Parasyte and Tokyo Ghoul both involve male protagonists who wake up one day... different... One turned into a ghoul... while the other simply had an alien for an arm. And by alien, I mean a life form that has 100% control of the arm for most of the day. Coexisting and dealing with others who are similar to them, both characters have to live in the same world... with a completely flipped perspective. 

Tokyo Ghoul is more supernaturalesque/fantasy and more gritty
Parasyte is more scifi-ish and psychological

Both have action and they are both great reads. Parasyte though is not a bishounen read. It's not pretty... or rather... it's from the late 80's early 90's.. so... it's much much more realistic.

I liked Parasyte a lot more than I did TG, but both are great great reads. :D read more 

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Although the stories are different, Kiseijuu and Tokyo Ghoul shares a familiarity with supernatural horror. The main male protagonist's life changes forever after one faithful day after coming in contact with a supernatural being. And from that experience, they inherit traits that no longer makes them fully human. Throughout both series' perspective stories, the MC struggles to at times to figure out how to deal with his newfound life. At times, they face obstacles but also find new hope. They must also accept who they are as well as realizing the truths/consequences of what they have become. I recommend both series for anyone interested in supernatural horror. read more 

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after reading both i would say tokyo ghoul is inspired from Parasyte
more over i would go ahead and say it is a rip off (tokyo ghoul: re is a different story)
-main guy becomes a HALF parasyte/ghoul
-there is a Anti parasyte/ghoul police force
-both the police force engage in a all out battle against parasyte/ghoul
-majority of the parasyte/ghouls get wiped out
-both have grotesqueness (limb, head, etc torn into pieces)
-endings are a bit different coz tokyo ghoul had to continue....BUT both are GOOD READS 

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In both, there are male main characters, whose normal lives are interrupted by terrible twist of events. They are both becoming something between a human and a monster, and are struggling with their fate and their own new selves. Kiseijuu and Tokyo Ghoul share a great amount of bloody fights, well done character development and mystery. I would definitely recommend both of them. 

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While the story of the main characters is slightly different these two are very similar manga and the anime adaptions will also be similar. Both are about a boy who is suddenly met with a strange being in their life and must come to terms with the new abilities that come with this fated meeting. Both feature the struggle of each person's morals and beliefs as they come to accept what they are and use the new abilities they posses to fight a foe. Both are especially violent and gut-wrenching seinen manga with very dark themes and people being split in half and eaten.   read more 

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  The main characters both have to go face hard obstacles and the series are both psychological and the two main characters get put into a hard situation   

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Both are about an ordinary high school boy who acquires some kind of evil unknown power and wants to get rid of it, until it accepts it at some point. Both have a lot of gory elements as that "evil power" has the tendency to kill people. 

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Schoolboy suddenly goes from Average Teen to No Longer Human and must cope with being hunted by society as well as a changing set of morals. He must find AND come to terms with his new unique place in the world - he is no longer human, but he still experiences Humanity so he doesn't quite fit in with the Not Humans either.

Also there's a load of blood and violence and animal instinct and emotional turmoil followed by emotional numbing all under the everpresent theme of ADAPT OR DIE.

Both offer really interesting takes on the place of Humans in the world as a species, but take their conclusions in vastly different directions. Both are executed beautifully. read more 

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An ordinary high-school/college student gets turned into a monster by an unfortunate accident; this pretty much mirrors the main plot of these two seinen mangas. Both also deal with how the main characters struggle to preserve their slowly declining senses of humanity as more things happen due to their new nature. While I enjoyed Tokyo Ghoul more, both mangas are nice reads. 

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Both share similar aspects of the main character undergoing a huge transformation and the struggles of hiding their secret  

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Tokyo Ghoul obviously took a great deal of inspiration from Parasyte, from the 'monsters' who need to eat humans to survive to the human who becomes part of both worlds (sort of...) though Tokyo Ghoul has more of a culture with its monsters as opposed to Parasyte, where the monsters don't really have time to establish a culture that we see much of.  

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The basic idea behind the plot is similar. The two main characters have many common features. 

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Both of the MCs are not completely controlled by the “invasive” species, instead only a part of them is and they share qualities between the invasive species and humans— you could say they are somewhat the bridge between the two. Both MCs experience a similar breakdown in their respective manga after they find out they are the invasive species, and both refuse to kill to satisfy their hunger for humans. Also both Ghouls and Parasites eat humans. Both manga have gore. 

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Categorize with horror themes, Deadman Wonderland and Tokyo Ghoul tells the story of a young boy as their life changes forever after one faithful event. They discover their newfound powers and must adapt in order to survive. At the same time, they struggle with their humanity and is constantly a target of other supernatural beings. Mystery also envelops the stories of these two series as we learn more about the origins of their settings. Both series convey graphic violence to depict the reality of a world bound by horror. If you're a fan of supernatural fantasy taking place in a modern setting with horror elements, then consider both series worth a try. read more 

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Tokyo ghoul made me think about deadman wonderland

the themes and dark pasts and the main being given a power they dont want thats the kind of stuff that makes these similar

Both mains have been forced into a different world with weird powers by someone
but they both will aim for something different in the plot

the characters in both series are very different from eachother so i cant compare that 

reportRecommended by Pwince

both have this dark atmosphere, where the main character get involved in a dangerous situation, gets huge powers and gets thrown into a crazy world to survive 

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bloody stories. both main characters gain weird powers and have to deal with a "new world" after this; in both stories a girl will help the MC, the the opposite also happens. surviving to the mentioned "new world" is also part of both plots 

reportRecommended by Kuroneko-nyan

Psychedelic, brutality, violence, developed characters. 

reportRecommended by ShouldMan

These are both very similar manga in my personal opinion - the mc are both young boys living everyday lives when their lives are suddenly turned upside down. They then have to learn to adjust to their new lives, and have to deal with tragedy and heartbreak along the way. Both manga are very dark and contain a lot of violence, and just have an overall very similar feel. If you're looking for something more mature, and like one of these manga, then I recommend the other.  

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Both tell a story of the protagonist getting caught up in a life-or-death situation with supernatural beings, and their tragic backstories. Deadman Wonderland has stunning visuals, constant plot twists and the reveal near the end is amazing. Also both their Manga counterparts are better than the anime. 

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This story like the young sibling of Tokyo Ghoul
Both are wonderful in framing human feelings and thoughts
Both are recommended to who admire psychology tag 

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I feel that Tokyo Ghoul is based off of Deadman. without to many spoilers: 

-Both follow young male leaders were there thrust into a world they don't understand after a thing happens, making them into an setting's "monster".
-The "monsters" have unique powers that are all based around manipulation of a body part
-one of the MC's first allies is a Sword/Blade user
-there is a Bird Motif and the last generation's "Strongest Monster" is referred to as "The Owl"
-there is a secrete police of Anit-Monster soldiers who are the Good Guys on paper but are horrible people

and there are a few more similarities without needing to get into spoilery specifics  read more 

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Both are about a teen that is transformed into a ghoul/vampire against its will and their struggle to fight the need of feeding from other humans.  

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These two mangas may start off with a feeling that they're different but in general they're very similar. Both plot involves the protagonist changing into a supernatural creature and had to go through many dark events to become stronger. The protagonists are both involved in a organization that protects people while in Tokyo Ghoul's case it was to protect a friend. These two mangas' genres are very similar as well as partial art. 

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In each series, there is a threat to the human race. Titans in one, Ghouls in the other. Humans are making efforts to combat them, but the threat always lingers. Both main characters are caught up in trying to figure out what exactly are these creatures and their existence in the world. It is impossible for humans to coincide with these non-human creatures, or is it really? Both Shingeki no Kyojin and Tokyo Ghoul leave you wanting to find out more. Each of them has a dark tone to it, which is very fitting. There are some things you see coming, others not so much. Each main character has more to him than meets the eye, through certain circumstances. If you like one you would probably enjoy the other plenty. read more 

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"Am I human or not?", It's the question that both protagonists of these two series are trying to find in one way or another, each story take a place in a total different time from the other so different weapons and technology development; even so they share in the existence of some fiction-made creatures(titans and ghouls), with Eren (SNK) and Kaneki (Tokyo Ghoul) sharing the same fear through the story...the terror of eating a human !!!. 

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There are some similar themes between both series such as asking who the real monster is along with suffering and despair. I find the main protagonists to be somewhat similar, though Eren is more about vengeance and Ken is more kind hearted. Not to mention they both become the monsters they feared the most. The level of violence in both is also similar, though I have to say I like the fights in Tokyo Ghoul better. If you're looking for a good horror action manga with a similar vibe to Shingeki no Kyojin, this is the manga for you. 

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-In both stories, humanity trys to defend itself from getting eaten by mysterious, creepy creatures that feed on human flesh.

-The walls in Attack on Titan isolate everyone from the rest of the world. Ghouls are only in Tokyo, Japan (I might be wrong) which isolates Tokyo from the rest of Japan and the world with dealing with ghouls.
- Eren and Kaneki lose their fathers and mothers at a young age.

-Eren and Kaneki are able to become the monsters they fear/hate the most.

- Eren and Kaneki both accept they are Titan and Ghoul and defeat Jason and Annie. Kaneki eats Jason and Eren tears open Annie's neck, almost devouring her.

-They both have dedication to protect the people they care about.

-Both of them have a sad, dark childhood. Kaneki was mentally and physically abused by his mother and Eren brutally killed two kidnappers, saving Mikasa.
MIKASA AND TOUKA :
-Both badass and brave and they are not afraid of making difficult choices.

-They are both strong and decently powerful

-Both are serious and don't usually smile alot

-Both are feared

-Mikasa cares for Eren in a big sister way but actually has feelings for him. Touka acts like a mean, stubborn friend who might have feelings for Kaneki.

-Mikasa made Eren eat bread by shoving it into his mouth and Touka made Kaneki eat human flesh by shoving it into his mouth.
ARMIN AND HIDE:
-Both are friends of the main, male protagonist

-Both seem useless at first but Armin turns out to be a good strategist and tactician and Hide is able to work his way into the CCG to locate and see Kaneki.

JUUZOU AND HANJI :
SIMILARITIES:

-Both are crazy, wild and free spirited but can be serious when they need to be.

-Both fight for the sake of humanity

-Both are trap characters due to the fact that when Juuzou was introduced, he looked like a girl who turned out to be a boy and Hanji (in the manga) seems like a girl but could be a guy. read more 

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A cruel world. An unfair world. A diverse world. Why is the world so unjust? Why is it that we need to face hardships over and over and over? These two manga, Shingeki no Kyojin (AoT) and Tokyo Ghoul explore just that. Without knowing the cruelty of the world with their own hands, the main characters (Kaneki Ken and Eren Yeager) are oblivious to the problems of the world. If you need something with an amazing plot and a dark question underlaying it to puzzle yourself over, what you are about to read is going to be perfect for you. I guarantee it. 

reportRecommended by BlackRose_1210

I'd say they are most similar on the matters of perspective present in the manga. Both have prominent characters who oppose each other, so much so that they'd be willing to kill one another. There are many things they differ on, but at the core they are very similar in their themes and statements.  

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Both revolve around the tragedy and struggles of the main characters (Guts and Kaneki). Highlights of these two mangas include strongly-developed characters and complex plots. 

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Dorohedoro and Tokyo Ghoul involves a main protagonist whose life undergoes a drastic change. Their character becomes less of a human but more of a supernatural being with special abilities. Both series revolves around creatures who can do extraordinary things. At the same time, there's a dark mystery that revolves around the origins of these powers. Both series' story are thought provoking with a variety of themes. Recommended for fans of supernatural/fantasy/horror. 

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Both of these manga involved the main protagonist who were once normal people without any super-natural power. 
That however changed and now they're introduce to a brand new environment and must adapt quickly. Both had some sort of guidance to help them into the world and to teach them how to fight in this new world which are divided by 2 beings.
In the breaker the 2 different beings do not collide because 1 side stops themselves from doing so, however in tokyo ghoul they're fighting eachother at the sametime fighting their own kind.

Both protagonist were weak at first, however as the story progress they power-up and when angered a burst of strength will ignite to defeat the opponent. 
Tokyo ghoul howerver is darker than the breaker as well shows much more gore.

If you enjoy one, you'll likely to enjoy the other.
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They might not take place in the same setting but both series has a familiar feeling when it comes to some concepts. The main character isn't entirely normal (non-human) and in fact possesses superhuman abilities. Throughout both series, we see their inner struggles and coping with their newfound life. They do possess some human traits, mostly in terms of their behavior though. The stories are also grim and tells of tragedy when it comes to various events that often revolves with horror, violence, and death. I recommend Tokyo Ghoul and Claymore for those into supernatural horror. 

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First time making a recommendation, please excuse my poor English.

Both stories revolve about the true meaning of justice and the fine line between wrong and right. In Tokyo Ghoul, it is a struggle in the protagonist's own mind between his  ghoul side and human side, as well as his past and present. Whilst in Death Note, both protagonists represent justice in a different manner.

The artwork are well done and have a similar sinister feeling, with unique character design and strong contrast.

What I liked most about both manga were the large amount of plot twists. The stories are unpredictable yet logical, with loads of information to digest and organize, sometimes leaving questions open for deduction. Since they are of dark and realistic genre, they might not be pleasant for people who like happy endings, though. read more

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The story is rather different (as the story of Holyland isn't supernatural whatsoever), yet the protagonists are really alike. Both Kamishiro Yuu and Kaneki Ken are gentle and yet, they're capable of being monsters for people they care about. The thoughts of the both protagonists are, in a way, really alike. 

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D.Gray-man addpermalink

both protagonist has 1 eye that make them different from the others.
Their processing in becoming stronger is really similar
There are characters who are twisted in their minds. I'd love that!)

Only tokyo ghoul is more gore  

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Stories about societies. Tokyo Ghoul and Beastars both tackle subjects in a really raw manner. Social "outcasts" having to fight primal urges and having to adapt to a new lifestyle very suddenly. They take place in very divided worlds, one group having to mask their necessities to blend in with the crowd. I guess you could see a lot of the plot points of each respectful manga trough a metaphorical lens, kinda mirroring our own world in a way. Anyway, they both have a dark and mature way of storytelling and I would recommend these two to anyone wanting to be taken trough a heavy ride in emotional lane.  read more 

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Shimanami Tasogare addpermalink

In both manga's after a certain incident the protagonist's find themselves not fitting into society. Afterwards the protagonist find their own safe-havens, where they can be accepted by others similar to themselves and/or in similar situations to themselves.

Tokyo Ghoul differs with more of a horror and action focus to it, while Shimanami Tasogare differs by focusing on sexuality and gender-identity. 

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Choujin X addpermalink

Same author and similar setting. Main character was a human that turned in to a chojin.  

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Jagaaaaaan addpermalink

Dark and psychological, with the MC being an "average" person who becomes a half monster. Creative with its plot points and tackles interesting themes. 

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Dawn: Tsumetai Te addpermalink

The main male protagonist gets himself involved with supernatural creatures that changes his life forever. Dawn Tsumetai Te and Tokyo Ghoul goes by a story in a world that seems normal but has dark secrets. Throughout both series, these secrets are uncovered through complex mysteries with various plot twists. At the same time, the main protagonist tries to adjust his acceptance to reality. Both series series has horror elements and suspense as the main protagonist struggles o find the truth. I recommend both series for anyone interested in horror fiction and mystery with violent concepts. 

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Both Devils Line and Tokyo ghoul focus largely on having a race that looks human but transforms and feed off of humans. The main differences in the races in each manga are (minor spoiler) in Tokyo Ghoul the Ghouls' only food source is human flesh (and coffee) where as in Devils Line a Devil eats human food and can live an ok-ish life without human blood but their issue is not having control of their blood lust and lose control of their senses and transform at the sight/smell of it. A large theme in both of the manga is to create a society where humans and ghouls/devils can live in peace. Devils Line has a lot more focus on the main romantic pairing with other romantic paring throughout the manga of different sexuality and race pairings. Tokyo Ghoul has a lot less focus on Romance. There is some but it isn't the main plot like it is in Devils Line. read more 

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Yakusoku no Neverland addpermalink

In both of these manga the humans are presented as "the hunted" by other creatures (in Tokyo Ghoul, Ghouls, and in Yakusoku no Neverland, Demons). 

In both Ghouls and Demons seemingly have their own society. 

Both have horror and psychological themes and the main characters start off having to adapt into the society they have been placed in by no fault of their own. 

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Bleach addpermalink

Bleach and Tokyo Ghoul share similar concepts as well as visual representations in the narrative, they are both known as being of the highest class shonen series, the world and the characters imagery is influenced by gothic thematics, there is deep worldbuilding, with a lot of variety of characters and storylines, the drama blends greatly into the plot and the escalation of events, there are many amazing fights and uplifting moments, as well as really good musicals that accompany the whole storyline, they are overall magnificient gothic inspired narratives of the highest class. 

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Kimetsu no Yaiba addpermalink

I get the same vibe from them and the plots are very similiar (organization that hunts demons/ghoul goes on operations against the bad guys that eat people ) 

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Gantz addpermalink

Similar dark and gory vibe to Tokyo Ghoul, Gantz removes the ghouls, adds aliens, more guns, and maybe a few less dead people. Definitely a good read if you're looking for a lighter, but still dark manga. 

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World Embryo addpermalink

They have a somewhat similar premise involving supernatural as a certain type of "monster" exists in their perspective worlds. As such, an organization is created to hunt and exterminate them. The main male protagonist gets involved in an event that changes their lives forever. Throughout both series, they cope with this change albeit in different circumstances. Recommended for fans of mystery. 

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Tokyo Akazukin addpermalink

Tokyo Red Hood feels like a lowkey version of tokyo ghoul
they both have non-humans trying to live lfe as humans 

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Zettai naru Isolator addpermalink

A light novel love-child between Parasyte and Tokyo Ghoul. Humans develop super powers after being affected by parasitic creatures. Both involve some sort of "organisations" being formed and they battle each other with their super powers. Both main characters have their life changed after came into contact with these creatures and underwent similar character development and revelation. The villain from volume 1 is literally Shū Tsukiyama with a different coat of paint. Isolator took the story in a more psychological but less horror way compared to Tokyo Ghoul.
 

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Guignol Kyuutei Gakudan addpermalink

Both focus around zombie like beings and have some moments of gore and horror and suspense in it as well too. 

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Mahou Shoujo of the End addpermalink

The character are lovable, different, and even relatable to keep the story going. It starts off normal then turns into something else. Not for the weak stomach due to VERY graphic violence. 

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Kuraki Kyuuden no Shisha no Ou addpermalink

Both have a protagonist that turns into a flesh-eating, vampire-like creature at the start of the story. 

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Gangsta. addpermalink

Both stories deal with the same questions: how do you co-exist with a species that is innately superior to you? Is killing them the correct answer?

In Gangsta., there are people of superior ability called Twilights. Some humans ("Normals") have accepted the existence of Twilights and can live side-by-side with them, even to the point of befriending them and forming families. Aside from their superior strength, Twilights really aren't different from Normals. Yet, there are many people who are afraid and feel threatened by Twilights, therefore want them dead. There is an unavoidable war as there is an organization who is hunting down these Twilights. Although the main characters, Worrick and Nicholas, appear to be neutral since they take on jobs from anyone, which side are they really on? Worrick is a Normal, while Nicholas is a Twilight, so is there a side these friends should be on? Is it possible for Twilights to live peacefully, without being slaughtered by non-Twilights?

In Tokyo Ghoul, ghouls are not only innately stronger, but they also eat humans. Therefore, ghoul investigators from the human organization, Commission of Counter Ghoul, work to eradicate all ghouls. However, ghouls appear and live exactly like humans. When humans are unaware that someone is a ghoul, they interact like any pair. Although there are cases when humans accept ghouls after discovering their species, and even date them or produce offspring together, ghouls would commonly be reported and killed. Wars between ghouls and humans occur. The main character, Ken Kaneki, was born a human but then became a half-ghoul artificially. Kaneki's existence is one example that ponders if it is truly possible for both ghouls and humans to co-exist. Should there be a side for Kaneki to be on? Where does Kaneki belong? Can there be a world where both species can live peacefully without slaughtering each other?

If you're a fan of action, both stories are a thrill to read as they have fighting scenes. Twilights have dog tags that name their rank (how strong they are), just like how in Tokyo Ghoul, ghouls are nicknamed, and in some cases, rated based on how powerful they are. There are scientific and technological developments in both stories, for the benefits of Twilights and ghoul investigators on the battlefield. read more

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Wild Strawberry addpermalink

A dark gritty tragedy involving an emergent species that consumes humans for sustenance. 

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Lookism addpermalink

Umm both are not similar 😅. MAL was asking me to provide atleast 2 recommendation ,by the way both are very good so be sure to check it out 

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All You Need Is Kill addpermalink

Both the worlds in this two manga is so dark and the main characters went through a lot of suffering from the beginning to the end 

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Lili-Men addpermalink

Similar art (imo) and the setting of the plot is similar to Tokyo Ghoul. Succubus are treated like Ghouls as they both consume humans and are stronger. There is a lot more humour in Lili-men though compared to Tokyo Ghoul 

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Vagabond addpermalink

Both are very introspective and philosophical, Loved every page of both.  

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Houseki no Kuni addpermalink

Tragic character who was once innocent. Depression. Ken and Phos are very similar characters both going through multiple different forms of themselves. Both great sad stories. 

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Pupa addpermalink

Both are a horror manga where someone sweet gets transformed into some sort of creature with big hunger for human flesh and have to live with that, The main male character goes through alot in both too 

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Kirihito Sanka addpermalink

The main characters (and others in the surroundings) undergo a transformation that turns their whole life upside down. They suddenly hunger for meat that normal humans wouldn't eat.

<>Tokyo Ghoul: ghouls can disguise themselves better than Monmow disease patients, because the whole faces of the patients in the latter group have become more dog-like. 

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Vinland Saga addpermalink

The MCs in both Mangas go through significant development, and yet are polar opposites. While Kaneki wavers between his original kind self and the emotionless, crazy side that turns on when he flips his switch, Thorfinn continues down his path towards redemption without ever straying. Vinland Saga starts out as an action-packed historical adventure, then becoming a simpler story where he seeks to achieve his dream as peacefully as possible, while Kaneki abandons that side of him to change things the hard way -- because he lives in a cruel world he has to be just as cruel. Thorfinn goes against that logic, and despite these large differences, there is a similarity between both manga that I can't really grasp. But if you enjoyed one of the two, you would definitely like the other as well. read more 

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Ao no Exorcist addpermalink

Both Tokyo Ghoul and Blue exorcist are about a boy (Kaneki and Rin respectively) who both are something they don't wanna be. Rin Is a demon but at the same time wants to kill satin and Kaneki is a wanted Ghouls to die but then becomes one. The two stories similarities don't go to much further but the overall mechanic of being something you wanna kill is in both manga. 

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Bastard addpermalink

I mean they are basically the same. Way too edgy, but you grow to enjoy the edginess. Although I would say TG has a better cast. 

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Mob Psycho 100 addpermalink

main characters are similar in their actions and personality
(both are hesitant to use their supernatural powers)
Much conflict revolves around orginazations 
Both revolve around the distinction between people with supernatural powers and not 

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Rosario to Vampire addpermalink

Similar main characters
Both start off as human and become a ghoul or a vampire.
Both want to bring peace to humans and ghouls or humans and monsters and both have experience from both sides as they have been on both sides.
Both become badass.
Both get stronger throughout the series like any shonen protagonist.

There's gore in both manga but it's much more common in the Tokyo Ghoul manga. 

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Ore to Akuma no Blues addpermalink

If you are looking for psychologic breakdowns, schizophrenic content and a protagonist struggling for his  ''metamorphosis'' similar to Tokyo Ghoul, then this will definetely get your attention. Also, ''Ore to Akuma no Blues'' usually focuses on inner world of the protagonist. which makes it a very unique storyline. 

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Solo Leveling addpermalink

Both have MCs that start off as weak but determined and filled with potential to care for their loved ones and peers. Both of the MCs also go through a metamorphosis where they become OP and get a dark side through numerous stressful events.  

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Yoku Oni addpermalink

Yokuoni and Tokyo Ghoul have very similar premise of humans against non-humans, both also share similar storytelling quirks like dark speech bubble, characters mental breakdown represented as dozens of repeting words and a general similar style of using symbolism to represent characters feelings and development. 

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MoMo: The Blood Taker addpermalink

Momo Blood Taker is bargain bin Tokyo Ghoul. Momo Blood Taker has wicked art like TG and both feature people that eat other people. 

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Sweet Home addpermalink

i haven’t read something that triggered the sleeper agent tokyo ghoul fan in me for years but gd this did the trick. modern monsters, a sketchy emotive art style, and a passively suicidal main character who kinda sucks, has inner demons, and must fight his evil alter ego manifested??? i am thriving. 

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Okitenemuru addpermalink

Tokyo Ghoul and Okite Nemuru are supernatural series that takes place in a modern setting yet with dark themes. Both series has creatures that are beyond human comprehension. And throughout their story, we learn about the dark mysteries of the species. There are also mature and graphic content. 

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Shiki addpermalink

Vampiresque creatures that feed on humans in both stories. Both creatures have feelings, and humans are sometimes even worse monsters than Ghouls/Shiki. There are moral dilemmas in both stories. 

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Kisei Juui Suzune addpermalink

A left-field recommendation for Tokyo Ghoul would be Kisei Juui Suzune; which makes an interesting companion piece for the former as an over-sexualized world when compared to the former's near-asexual/platonic world of relationships. In Tokyo Ghoul there are ghouls who hungrily prey on humans; in Kisei Juui Suzune there are parasitic humans who lustfully prey on humans. Lead characters Kaneki Ken (Tokyo Ghoul) and Suzune Arizono (Kisei Juui Suzune) are like two peas in a pod futilely trying to escape/suppress organizations and social circles that selfishly and desperately try to define their existence. It's worth noting both manga are also body horrors where Ishida Sui (Tokyo Ghoul) digs deep into the psychological changes of Kaneki's body, whilst Haruki (Kisei Juui Suzune) exploits the fact that parasites in the world of Kisei Juui Suzune "make a habit of nesting inside human genitalia and overriding their senses with lust" to explore the sexual coming-of-age of Suzune. Therefore there's enough images in both manga to both excite and repulse you. (Finally: Suzune also has white hair, so this might be the closest answer to the "what if Kaneki was a girl?" question.) read more 

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Kurozakuro addpermalink

both stories are about a boy who suddenly becomes a unhuman being, both are forced to eat human flesh agains their will and then they turn into badass people 

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Zetman addpermalink

Tokyyo Ghoul and Zetman comes with different premises but has a similar style. The main male protagonist gains supernatural abilities (although they use them for different purposes). With their powers, they fight powerful adversaries while protecting what they care for. Throughout both series, there is an incentive for the MC to take drastic measures to save their friends. This result in various results and they discover both limits and potentials to their abilities. Both series also involve organizations with secret goals that causes complications. Revolving around a world of modern setting, there is also graphic violence present. Recommended for fans of supernatural horror. 

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Saiteihen no Otoko addpermalink

Both have monsters masquerading as humans. Aforementioned monsters devour people to stay alive.  

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Kingdom addpermalink

The settings are completely different, but both mangas present a vast cast of characters with so much depth and development through the series, specially both main characters, they evolve physically and psychologically becoming also fearless leaders, the only difference is that Xin already has defined goals early in the first episodes while Kaneki's path is unsure most of the time. 

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Karneval addpermalink

It's surprising how these two series share similar themes although Karneval is all ~*colour and sparkles*~ on the surface while Tokyo Ghoul is very dark since the very beginning. 

Here are the similarities I can find. Some details I have left out due to spoilers, especially for Karneval:

-Human eating monsters with weird eyes, special powers and regeneration abilities: Varuga and Ghouls

-Special cells in monster biology that increases power: Incuna and RC cells
-Government organisation of humans that fight monsters: Circus and CCG
-Organisation’s modified weapons that imitate monster powers: Circus Incuna bracelets and CCG's quinques
-Evil organisation made up of monsters: Kafka and Aogiri Tree
-Heartbreaking arcs that question the alignments of monsters and humans: Yotaka/Tsubame arc + Promise of Tomorrow story and Hinami arc + Anteiku’s ghouls in general
-Half-monster protagonist that becomes this way due to experimentation: Kaneki and (not revealing the Karneval one because it's a spoiler. please read Chapters 62-63 first.)

Generally there's less drama in Karneval, but it can get as dark and gritty as Tokyo Ghoul when it wants to. So it's great if one wants a differently paced kind of series but still wants fighting and horror. read more 

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Fool Night addpermalink

They're both dystopian fantasy/sci-fi & psychological thrillers with elements of body horror that explore the darker sides of society and survival. 

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Saiyuuki Reload addpermalink

This part of Saiyuki is mostly about human- youkai coexistence. Three main characters are half youkai beeings. Tokyo ghoul is about ghouls and humans. In both series youkai/ghouls eat humans, but are not only mindless monsters. 

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Ibitsu no Amalgam addpermalink

Both Manga has the MC that died and turn into a monster but they also kept there humanity both are good manga if you enjoy dark stories 

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Rosario to Vampire: Season II addpermalink

I'll go against the tips and recommend only season 2 of RV as simular(and the second half of it). As the last ~15 chapters of R+V have a really simular feel as Tokyo Ghoul in terms of MC development(and appearence change, lol)
 
You get the same:
- monsters blending into human society (though in TG humans know about them)
- monster/ghoul organisation trying to overturn order 
- wimpy MC becomes more and more badass (as turning into monster himself)

If you liked the change in R+V after FairyTail arc (into more dark and psychological). Then you'll probably like Tokyo Ghoul. The opposite is not nesessary true(too much fanservice in R+V, especially in the beginning, much lighter atmosphere).
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Hitokui addpermalink

If you had to write an outline of the two stories, these two will pretty much match. Both hito kui's and ghouls eat humans. The mc are somehow forced into that kind of world where they have to fight for their lives. Can't say anymore similarities because it might spoil the story. The difference between the two mangas is that...
> Hito kui is more like a survival game
>Tokyo ghoul has a more unique art style
> Don't want to spoil it so... Have fun (^w^)V  

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Devilman addpermalink

Both have young main characters, whose lives change when they become half monsters. In Tokyo Ghoul, the main character becomes a ghoul, while in Devilman, the main character becomes a demon. In both manga, the protagonists try to keep their humanity intact, while also fighting for what they believe is just. While Devilman is more gritty and has more gore, both manga have similar plot points and explore somewhat similar themes. 

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Manga: Konya wa Tsuki ga Kirei desu ga, Toriaezu Shine

Konya wa Tsuki ga Kirei desu ga, Toriaezu Shine addpermalink

Both titles share very similar aesthetics, themes and internal conflicts.  

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Midori no Ou addpermalink

In both series, the MC becomes something more than human. While both characters struggle to retain or retain their humanity, the themes in TG are more character driven and intimate than inn Midori no Ou, where the characters feel a bit insubstantial compared to the world changing events they're involved in. 

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Shinazu no Ryouken addpermalink

There is a similar tone to these two manga, and they both include depictions of graphic violence. The plot and themes of the stories are also similar, as they explore  morality and the dangers of labeling another group of people as "other." Characters are drawn from two groups, a minority that lives at the expense of the majority, with sometimes fatal consequences, and a special branch of police that hunts them. There is also an underground/terrorist organization that fights on the side of the minority against a shady government group on the side of the majority. Both have their own mysterious agendas. Lastly, there are similarities in the combat systems of both worlds, with a few super-powered combatants that can dominate the battlefield. For most characters, however, it takes grueling training to make any sort of measurable difference in the fight. Shinazu no Ryouken goes furthest with this concept, exploring the pyschological toll such training takes, while Tokyo Ghoul explores trauma itself in a more exaggerated and supernatural way. Odds are, if you like one series, you'll like the other. read more 

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Nowhere Boy addpermalink

Both boys has to deal with inner demon and goes through a tramatic past with their mothers. In this case Nowhere boy is about the world's unhappiest boy while Tokyo Ghoul is about a life led by tradegy. I would recommend Tokyo Ghoul for now since it's finished and serialized by a publisher. But feel free to find some enjoyment in both. Oh and yeah both guys become kinda cute when having white hair ;). 

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Aku no Hana addpermalink

Both AnH and TG have bibliophile nerds as their main characters. Both are students. Both MCs were dragged into tragic chain of events by their crushes/ girls. Both start off as weak and indecisive at first but later become more mature and stronger. (But the change is more drastic in Kaneki's case)

Both are seinen.

However, TG involves supernatural power and the non-human ghouls with the Tokyo city as a setting while AnH is simply about normal human relations with setting surrounding a small remote town. 

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Pandora Hearts addpermalink

Plot lines among plot lines... A billion characters, all well developed. Both are very good for people who like unique stories with multiple branches and character/plot development in general. 

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Darren Shan addpermalink

Both main protagonists are transformed into monsters that are feeding on humans (In GH into ghoul, in DS into half-vampire). This transformation however wasn't their wish and they struggle with their new diet and life style. 

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Fujimi Lovers addpermalink

Although the plot of the two series are different from each other, they are both tragedies. Both main characters deal with extreme suffering and sometimes make you wonder if they have psychological issues. 

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Variante addpermalink

In both manga`s the main character go through a lot of psychological events that are potentially damaging, and they struggle with their natural instinct.
The main characters both have to learn to overcome those events.
Both manga`s are in the horror genre and i feel like they have a similar atmosphere.
The ghouls/creatures in both manga`s kill/eat people. 

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Hunter x Hunter addpermalink

If you like that dark mood HunterxHunter provides, then you'll be completely satisfied with Tokyo Ghoul. This manga can hit you very deep in that sphere of emotion. I'd even like to add to this that the darker emotions can be caught even more thoroughly in Tokyo Ghoul because you get to feel them through the characters, as they catch your senses very quickly. 

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I Am a Hero addpermalink

Saying that this manga is similar to Tokyo Ghoul is a spoiler enough. Just go read it to find out more. 

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Shigahime addpermalink

Protagonist also become a "half-monster" because of a monster woman and can transform his body to fight 

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