Shows Like High School of the Dead

If you liked High School of the Dead (2010), a animation and action & adventure series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress (2016)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and drama
In the midst of an industrial revolution, the people of Hinomoto fight hordes of undead creatures, known as Kabane, using powerful armored trains.
2
Gachiakuta (2025)
★ 8.5/10Also animation and action & adventure
Accused of murder and thrown into the Pit, a young orphan joins a group of monster fighters with special powers to uncover the truth and seek vengeance.
3
Blood+ (2005)
★ 8.1/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
Unable to remember the past, high school senior Saya Otonashi must rediscover her destiny in order to defeat the chiropteran vampires that threaten her loved ones' existence.
4
Corpse Princess (2008)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and action & adventure
Armed with dual machine guns, an undead school girl, Makina Hoshimura, must hunt down 108 other undeads with the help of specially trained Buddhist monks in order to gain entry into Heaven. Based on manga written by…
5
Onimusha (2023)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and action & adventure
With a demonic, soul-consuming weapon in hand, can a legendary swordsman and a samurai brotherhood defeat a bloodthirsty zombie uprising?
6
World's End Harem (2022)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and drama
The Man-Killer Virus: a lethal disease that has eradicated 99.9% of the world's male population. Mizuhara Reito has been in cryogenic sleep for the past five years, leaving behind Tachibana Erisa, the girl of his…
7
The Walking Dead (2010)
★ 8.1/10Also action & adventure and drama
Sheriff's deputy Rick Grimes awakens from a coma to find a post-apocalyptic world dominated by flesh-eating zombies. He sets out to find his family and encounters many other survivors along the way.
8
Fist of the North Star (1984)
★ 8/10Also action & adventure and animation
It's the year 199x, and Earth burns with the fires of a nuclear holocaust. On the charred remains of the planet's surface, humans struggle desperately to survive a fearful world. The young wanderer Kenshiro rises to…
9
Plunderer (2020)
★ 8.3/10Also action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy
In a post-apocalyptic world dominated by the so-called "Numbers," each human will have their identity branded with their own "Count," which could define any number related to their life. May it be one's walked distance…
10
Deadman Wonderland (2011)
★ 7.5/10Also action & adventure and animation
Ganta is the only survivor after a mysterious man in red slaughters a classroom full of teenagers. He's framed for the carnage, sentenced to die, and locked away in the most twisted prison ever built: Deadman…
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Trinity Blood (2005)
★ 7.2/10Also action & adventure and animation
Many centuries ago, man's Armageddon gave birth to the vampires' wrath. As man and immortal clash, a reality-shattering threat looms. Hope resides solely in a new breed of hunter operating under the Vatican's…
12
Blue Seed (1994)
★ 7/10Also animation and action & adventure
Momiji Fujimiya, is a descendant of the mythical Princess Kushinada. When Japan is menaced by Aragami spawned by Yamato-no-Orochi, Momiji is intended to be sacrificed to appease the Aragami. She instead, however…
13
Dance in the Vampire Bund (2010)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and drama
Mina Tepeş, the Princess of the ancient covenant and ruler of all vampires, wants her race to stop hiding from the humans. Using her vast wealth, she has paid off Japan's entire national debt and by doing so, gained…
14
Devil May Cry (2025)
★ 8.2/10Also animation and action & adventure
In this epic battle of good vs. evil, the lines are blurry as hell. But a devilishly handsome demon hunter could be the world's best hope for salvation.
15
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1993)
★ 7/10Also animation and action & adventure
Jotaro Kujo is a popular high school student – at least until that day when he thinks he is possessed by a ghost, which is why he locks himself up. During a fight between his grandfather and his grandfather’s friend…
16
RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness (2021)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and drama
Years after the horrors of Raccoon City, Leon and Claire find themselves consumed by a dark conspiracy when a viral attack ravages the White House.
17
Baki Hanma (2021)
★ 8.1/10Also animation and action & adventure
To gain the skills he needs to surpass his powerful father, Baki enters Arizona State Prison to take on the notorious inmate known as Mr. Unchained.
18
The Case Study of Vanitas (2021)
★ 8.3/10Also animation and action & adventure
In 19th-century Paris, young vampire Noé finds the Book of Vanitas in human hands. Calling himself Vanitas, this doctor wields its power and tempts Noé with a plan to “cure” all vampires. Allying with him may be…
19
Re:Creators (2017)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and action & adventure
Humans have created many stories. Joy, sadness, anger, deep emotion. Stories shake our emotions, and fascinate us. However, these are only the thoughts of bystanders. But what if the characters in the story have…
20
I'm Standing on a Million Lives (2020)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and action & adventure
Ninth grader Yotsuya Yuusuke is practical, friendless, and not active in any clubs. Then one day, he and two female classmates are suddenly sent to another world where they must work together to battle for their lives…