9 anime anyone who loves Jujutsu Kaisen should watch
Jujutsu Kaisen’s second season just wrapped up this past December, earning the series its second Anime of the Year nomination at this year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards after taking home the award back in 2021. The story of Yuuji Itadori, a physically gifted high schooler turned jujutsu sorcerer (think exorcist) in training, has struck a chord among anime fans and discerning critics alike. In her review for Polygon, Chingy Nea went so far as to champion Jujutsu Kaisen’s first season as “the first shonen about modern humanity.”
While we wait for more news concerning the anime’s recently announced third season, now is a great time to queue a couple similar anime to watch. With that in mind, we polled our staff to bring you nine anime you should watch if you love Jujustu Kaisen.
Our latest update added Chainsaw Man to the list.
Where to watch: Hulu and Crunchyroll
If you’ve watched Jujutsu Kaisen, you have more than likely heard of or already watched Chainsaw Man. It’s a fair guess to make, what with them being two of the most popular dark fantasy action anime in recent memory. But if you somehow haven’t seen the latter, or are itching for something to watch after Jujutsu Kaisen’s second season, you absolutely should give Chainsaw Man a watch.
The similarities are apparent from a glance: Both anime concern specially trained individuals (i.e., Jujutsu sorcerers, Devil Hunters) who are responsible for hunting down supernatural threats (i.e., Cursed Spirits, Devils) that threaten to topple human society if left unchecked. Both series star lovable dopes as protagonists who have extraordinary powers thrust upon them in moments of tragedy, with each of them struggling to understand and accept their new abilities and the responsibilities that come with them while juggling their new role in a strange new world.
If that weren’t enough, Chainsaw Man features some of the gnarliest anime fights in recent memory and is sure to sate the hunger for adrenaline-pumping spectacle that
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