Anime like Monster
These 12 shows score most like Monster (Seinen) across all six Codex criteria — not just same-genre guesses, but the closest matches on the actual rubric. Ranked by how near their criterion profile sits to Monster.
If you liked Monster, start with Pluto (8.96 out of 10) — the closest match to it on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric.
Shared strengths in emotional themes and storytelling — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and storytelling — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in storytelling and characters — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and storytelling — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in world-building and characters — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in emotional themes and characters — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in emotional themes and world-building — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in emotional themes and characters — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in world-building and storytelling — same Seinen demographic.
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FAQ
- What anime is most like Monster?
- Pluto (8.96) tops the list as the closest match to Monster on the Anime Codex rubric. Shared strengths in emotional themes and storytelling — same Seinen demographic.
- How are "anime like Monster" picks chosen?
- Each show is scored on six criteria. We rank every other title by how close its six-criterion profile is to Monster, preferring the same demographic — so the matches share what actually made Monster good, not just surface tags.