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Oct 1, 2024 3:58 PM
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Doesn't have to be the same genre, I feel my favorite elements about attack on Titan are in order...
World building
Mystery
Action
Plot
Character development



I don't care what genre, but I prefer fictional. Don't care if subbed or dubbed, but preferably dubbed.

Please think hard about this because not every anime is as top tier(despite my love for most anime) and doesn't come close to this level of art.

please check my anime list as I've already seen things like code Geass and full metal alchemist
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"Anime on the same level or close"
That's entirely subjective.

If you want anime with good world-building, then Made in Abyss and One Piece are the first to come to mind.

Anime like Gintama and Monogatari has a rich cast of characters, many with solid character development.

Another good mystery anime is Link Click and Summertime Render.
Oct 1, 2024 4:26 PM
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Read Muv-Luv. It's similar to AoT but better.
Oct 1, 2024 4:27 PM
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Cielord said:
"Anime on the same level or close"
That's entirely subjective.

If you want anime with good world-building, then Made in Abyss and One Piece are the first to come to mind.

Anime like Gintama and Monogatari has a rich cast of characters, many with solid character development.

Another good mystery anime is Link Click and Summertime Render.

I understand it's subjective, but if attack on Titan resonated deeply with someone, then chances are they can think of similar things that resonated with them and that improves the likelihood I may enjoy them as well.

I absolutely love made in abyss, patiently awaiting season 3, and I'm on episode 38 of one piece just recently started it.

I definitely will have to check out the other two you have mentioned, thankyou!
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Oct 1, 2024 4:28 PM
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If you don't mind manga I heavily recommend Houseki no Kuni. It only has one anime season but the rest of the manga goes crazy. It reminded me about all the high points of AoT and is literally my only "recommendation" I've made on MAL.
Oct 1, 2024 4:29 PM
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Read Muv-Luv. It's similar to AoT but better.

looks crazy, I will have to give this a go after I finish the book I'm currently reading :)
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If you don't mind manga I heavily recommend Houseki no Kuni. It only has one anime season but the rest of the manga goes crazy. It reminded me about all the high points of AoT and is literally my only "recommendation" I've made on MAL.

this actually is on my back log, I definitely don't mind reading manga at all, will give it a go soon, thanks!
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Oct 1, 2024 4:33 PM
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You mean starts off as good and becomes bad at the end? Wonder Egg Priority falls into this category.

Though I personally would look for really good shows that are good throughout the whole series, but it's your choice.
Oct 1, 2024 4:36 PM
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You mean starts off as good and becomes bad at the end? Wonder Egg Priority falls into this category.

Though I personally would look for really good shows that are good throughout the whole series, but it's your choice.

Lol, although I don't feel the end is as solid as the beginning I enjoyed attack on Titan all the way through.

gimme some good recommendations while you're here though!
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Oct 1, 2024 4:37 PM
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Made in Abyss

World Trigger (shonen, unique)

The Eminence in Shadow (one of the only two good Isekais)

Hunter x Hunter

Erased

Kino's Journey
Oct 1, 2024 4:47 PM
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Hunter x Hunter if you somehow haven’t seen it yet
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Salvaged said:
Doesn't have to be the same genre, I feel my favorite elements about attack on Titan are in order...
World building
Mystery
Action
Plot
Character development



I don't care what genre, but I prefer fictional. Don't care if subbed or dubbed, but preferably dubbed.

Please think hard about this because not every anime is as top tier(despite my love for most anime) and doesn't come close to this level of art.

please check my anime list as I've already seen things like code Geass and full metal alchemist

Ah, an easy question. The answer is One Piece.
Oct 1, 2024 4:51 PM
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Cielord said:
"Anime on the same level or close"
That's entirely subjective.

If you want anime with good world-building, then Made in Abyss and One Piece are the first to come to mind.

Anime like Gintama and Monogatari has a rich cast of characters, many with solid character development.

Another good mystery anime is Link Click and Summertime Render.

You have great taste, just like me.
Oct 1, 2024 4:53 PM
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As much as I hate to say, it I’m rewatching Re:Zero as we speak and I think it checks all your boxes
Oct 1, 2024 4:55 PM
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Hiim00hiii said:
Made in Abyss

World Trigger (shonen, unique)

The Eminence in Shadow (one of the only two good Isekais)

Hunter x Hunter

Erased

Kino's Journey

Seen made in abyss absolutely love it,

world trigger is on my backlog,
I didn't enjoy eminence (no offense)

need to watch Hunter x Hunter and I'm pretty sure kino is on my backlog, I'll double check. thankyou so much for your input!
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Salvaged said:
Doesn't have to be the same genre, I feel my favorite elements about attack on Titan are in order...
World building
Mystery
Action
Plot
Character development



I don't care what genre, but I prefer fictional. Don't care if subbed or dubbed, but preferably dubbed.

Please think hard about this because not every anime is as top tier(despite my love for most anime) and doesn't come close to this level of art.

please check my anime list as I've already seen things like code Geass and full metal alchemist

Ah, an easy question. The answer is One Piece.

I'm on episode 38, I just started it :)
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Oct 1, 2024 5:07 PM
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As much as I hate to say, it I’m rewatching Re:Zero as we speak and I think it checks all your boxes

ok, I shall definitely check it out!
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Oct 1, 2024 5:10 PM

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Shizuna said:
Read Muv-Luv. It's similar to AoT but better.

I was about to type the same thing. :/
Most people agree that Muv-Luv is better than AoT~
Muv-Luv beats AoT in world building, plot, mystery, character development but loses to AoT in their bars of entry~

To OP: DO NOT watch the Muv-Luv anime, play the VNs. The anime cuts a ton of content.

The order:
Extra -> Unlimited -> Alternative.

Side stories are optional. I really like Unlimited The Day After though~

Well, you will eventually notice that AoT creator is a huge Muv-Luv fanboy once you reach Muv-Luv Alternative due to the amount of similarities. XD
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Salvaged said:
ktg said:
You mean starts off as good and becomes bad at the end? Wonder Egg Priority falls into this category.

Though I personally would look for really good shows that are good throughout the whole series, but it's your choice.

Lol, although I don't feel the end is as solid as the beginning I enjoyed attack on Titan all the way through.

gimme some good recommendations while you're here though!

I wasn't talking about enjoyment, because that's pretty subjective. I was talking about consistency. They had to make Zeke insanely stupid in the last season, so even Eren could mislead him.

Here's some shows: Bakemonogatari, Kubikiri Cycle, Undead Girl Murder Farce, Baccano, Durarara.
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Worldbuilding: Made in abyss
Mystery: Psycho Pass S1
Action: Fate Series
Plot: Monogatari Series
Character Development: Vinland Saga
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Made in Abyss

World Trigger (shonen, unique)

The Eminence in Shadow (one of the only two good Isekais)

Hunter x Hunter

Erased

Kino's Journey

Seen made in abyss absolutely love it,

world trigger is on my backlog,
I didn't enjoy eminence (no offense)

need to watch Hunter x Hunter and I'm pretty sure kino is on my backlog, I'll double check. thankyou so much for your input!
@Salvaged

Just watch the shows on your back log then.
Oct 1, 2024 5:46 PM

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Vinland Saga has similar anti-war themes and is animated by the same studios that did AoT.

I love the world of Mushoku Tensei, but recommending that show always comes with massive caveats.

Oct 1, 2024 5:50 PM
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Eureka 7. Those aspects you mentioned are the aspects I love that are present in Eureka 7. Insanely good series, starts off slow to get you used with the world that exists within it and the characters but when it goes into the story it gets REAL GOOD. I watched it in dub and the English voice acting is great too. It’s a mecha but since you don’t mind the genre then I can gladly recommend this one.
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Eureka 7. Those aspects you mentioned are the aspects I love that are present in Eureka 7. Insanely good series, starts off slow to get you used with the world that exists within it and the characters but when it goes into the story it gets REAL GOOD. I watched it in dub and the English voice acting is great too. It’s a mecha but since you don’t mind the genre then I can gladly recommend this one.

Oh wait I just checked your list, you have seen Eureka 7. My bad. Glad you love it though. If I had to recommend another anime then Wolf’s Rain and Now and then, Here and There are really good animes to watch. Now and then, here and there is a tough watch though, it’s a heavy series that deals with some of the same themes as Attack On Titan but an incredibly underrated show that deserves so much more attention. Wolf’s Rain has a fantastic OST with also great worldbuilding, solid characters and one of my personal favourite endings in anime.
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I would say Mushoku Tensei, but I know people wouldn't agree to that.
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Salvaged said:
Doesn't have to be the same genre, I feel my favorite elements about attack on Titan are in order...
World building
Mystery
Action
Plot
Character development



I don't care what genre, but I prefer fictional. Don't care if subbed or dubbed, but preferably dubbed.

Please think hard about this because not every anime is as top tier(despite my love for most anime) and doesn't come close to this level of art.

please check my anime list as I've already seen things like code Geass and full metal alchemist

FMAB ( story and plot almost on the same level)

Odd taxi ( probably the best mystery anime, one of the best endings)

PLUTO ( great plot, great mystery, good character development)

Houseki no kuni manga ( One of the best MCs, one of the best fantasies)

HxH ( checks all the aspects you mentioned)
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Vinland Saga is the only thing I’ve seen that has come close to making me feeling like Attack on Titan did
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Cielord said:
"Anime on the same level or close"
That's entirely subjective.

If you want anime with good world-building, then Made in Abyss and One Piece are the first to come to mind.

Anime like Gintama and Monogatari has a rich cast of characters, many with solid character development.

Another good mystery anime is Link Click and Summertime Render.

“Rich cast of characters” and it’s a fucking Pokémon cast😪
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this is entirely subjective seeing as AoT is inspired by Code Geass most mech anime should be able to scratch your itch
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VINLAND SAGA is definitely on the same level
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It's donghua is not out yet but the novel of lord of the mysteries is a literal masterpiece and every element that you mentioned is 10x better than it was in AOT
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"Anime on the same level or close"
That's entirely subjective.

If you want anime with good world-building, then Made in Abyss and One Piece are the first to come to mind.

Anime like Gintama and Monogatari has a rich cast of characters, many with solid character development.

Another good mystery anime is Link Click and Summertime Render.

“Rich cast of characters” and it’s a fucking Pokémon cast😪
@opioids What do you mean?
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try pluto and summer time rendering
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I would say Mushoku Tensei, but I know people wouldn't agree to that.

Nah, I'm with you🙏
Oct 1, 2024 9:00 PM
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well you can watch kabaneri of the iron fortress.... yeah it's actually a carbon copy of attack on titan and made by the same studio and director
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It's either Re:Zero, Kaiju no. 8 or Mushoku Tensei.
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I'd say summertime rendering too.

Definitely not the same genre, but I was literally glued to the screen.
The characters, the story, the way they make you want to click "next episode" to know what's more is simply amazing.

Check it out for sure!
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Salvaged said:
Doesn't have to be the same genre, I feel my favorite elements about attack on Titan are in order...
World building
Mystery
Action
Plot
Character development



I don't care what genre, but I prefer fictional. Don't care if subbed or dubbed, but preferably dubbed.

Please think hard about this because not every anime is as top tier(despite my love for most anime) and doesn't come close to this level of art.

please check my anime list as I've already seen things like code Geass and full metal alchemist

i think you should watch kabaneri of the iron fortress its good but there's no new season it has good cast mystery action
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completely subjective. I prefer Re:Zero over AOT in those aspects (especially the character development, but not quite in the action), but you will likely not

You could try Eighty Six, I think that kinda close
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Salvaged said:
Doesn't have to be the same genre, I feel my favorite elements about attack on Titan are in order...
World building
Mystery
Action
Plot
Character development



I don't care what genre, but I prefer fictional. Don't care if subbed or dubbed, but preferably dubbed.

Please think hard about this because not every anime is as top tier(despite my love for most anime) and doesn't come close to this level of art.

please check my anime list as I've already seen things like code Geass and full metal alchemist

Sousou no Frieren for great character development and world-building
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Read Muv-Luv. It's similar to AoT but better.

That’s the worst take I’ve seen in a while
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Hunter x Hunter if you somehow haven’t seen it yet

I'm at ep 97 it's crazy good I wouldn't expect it so deeply developed in many aspects
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Ranking of Kings is a good one, dub is great too.
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i will say promised Neverland in terms of mystery and plot
Vinland saga in terms of story and character development
bleach in action
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kabaneri is kinda mid but its alot like aot
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Salvaged said:
Doesn't have to be the same genre, I feel my favorite elements about attack on Titan are in order...
World building
Mystery
Action
Plot
Character development



I don't care what genre, but I prefer fictional. Don't care if subbed or dubbed, but preferably dubbed.

Please think hard about this because not every anime is as top tier(despite my love for most anime) and doesn't come close to this level of art.

please check my anime list as I've already seen things like code Geass and full metal alchemist

I can only think of “Made in Abyss” as such a insanely good show. The world building and character development is perfect.
Some people would say this show is unnecessary gore but if you compare it to AoT then I think we’re on the same page.
I strongly recommend it!
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I think Bungo Stray Dogs would fulfill most of your criteria
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hunter x hunter and one piece seems the right option for you imo
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I mean AOT is an enjoyable experience but I really don't like the idea of it being the gold standard, I generally thought its art direction was quite bland, its usage of often CGI looked poor, its latter story direction is nonsense and a lot of characters are wasted despite this series being over 100 episodes in length. There are many good qualities of AOT as well, such as its nuanced discussion about truth, human nature, and commentary on Military power. Some of the characters are very good and in the early parts of the series the story can be very gripping and a lot of the action scenes can be a treat. In general I think you need to watch more series out of your "comfort zone" because you tend to watch a lot of mystery series so even though my recommendation would probably be eighty six 86, I also can't help but expanding your taste could also help you find more series you enjoy and you seem to already be trying to do that but dropping Mob Psycho 100 after 3 episodes is a crime. The Monogatari Series is a must just because of how visually and narratively different it is compared to average series, as more traditionally good stuff Violet Evergarden is a must even if the movie was definitely a let down. Also don't be so harsh on CSM 7/10 is below your average so thats pretty harsh especially considering how incredible future content is so I would say to not write it off as being average yet. Oh! You should READ Berserk, It is simply too good of an experience to not experience after reading it your whole outlook on animanga even life might change.
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