The ancient legend states that when the Demon God is revived once again, six heroes will bring up their arms to do battle with the Demon God once again. These six heroes bear the mark of the Goddess of Fate. Adlet Meyer is one such Brave. As he arrived in the capital, Adlet was wrongly imprisoned and was released once he showed proof of his mark. Setting on a journey with the princess, another brave, they reached the rendezvous point for the six heroes. However, to their shock, they realised that there were seven Braves in total. Amongst themselves, they have to discern the impostor of the mark before they are all annihilated.

Rokka no Yuusha is another example of how a single series can have multiple themes but still portray an excellent story. Gearing more towards mystery, it shares the same themes of action and how the trust between comrades is important for the greater good. The story is set in medieval times as well, so most action scenes are sword fights and martial arts with a degree of special power. Both series also share the internal struggles of the protagonists and how they eventually overcome their weakness. Overall, the balanced themes of action, mystery and suspense bring about a compelling tale of the struggles in a group.

Online gamer Momonga found out that he is now stuck in the video game that he has been playing. What is even more interesting is the fact that all the NPCs have developed their own conscience and may act freely upon their will. Momonga now lives the life of the online game that he is playing. Overseeing the powerful guild Ainz Ooal Gown, Momonga seeks to take over this new world with his overpowered abilities. Overlord tells the tale of every gamer’s dream – to live the life of the game that you have been playing.

The action scenes in Overlord bears resemblance to Akame ga Kill. Instead of sword fights however, magic spells are more predominant in Overlord. In a sense, Overlord also tells the tale of rebelling the current world just because well – Momonga is almighty. Similarly, both stories tell of the stretch of road to overcome before each protagonist reaches their ultimate goal. Along the way lies many new challenges and foes to defeat and this responsibility lies solely on the main character.

Within Thailand exists Roanapur. Roanapur is the worst kind of society you might ever want to be in. Corruption and immorality riddle the streets. Not even social influences like the church or the police are free from this wicked grip. Rokurou Okajima is just a simply businessman who was dispatched here for work. To his horror, Rokurou was captured by a group known as Black Lagoon and he was to be used to be as a bargaining chip. Betrayed by his former employees, Rokurou joins the Black Lagoon and must not adapt and change from a humble businessman to a ruthless mercenary.

Black Lagoon does not occur in a medieval setting and is more modernistic. Imagine Akame ga Kill but more relatable because it’s closer to the kind of world we live in. Similarly, the group is a band of outlaws with the main protagonist joining this group. The anime itself is violent in nature and shares the same level of brutal killings with Akame ga Kill. Last but not least, both protagonists embark on a journey of self-discovery as they have to quickly adapt and get used to their new careers while maintaining the same level of epicness.

Yukiteru Amano spends his days by writing his diary on his phone. Conjuring up two entities he calls his friends, Yukiteru is shocked to find out that they actually exist. What’s more, one of them is a god and grants Yukiteru the power of a future diary. This diary details the important events of the future. However, he is not the only one as there are 11 other diary holders out there and they are embroiled in a battle royale where the last man standing is crowned the king of time and space. Yukiteru managed to find companionship with an obsessive stalker of his named Yuno Gasai and together, they fight against the other diary holders to be the last survivors.

Mirai Nikki showcases once again how multiple themes can converge into one beautifully executed story. Playing on the themes of romance and mystery, Mirai Nikki expertly balances these themes to complement each other as the story progresses. Similarly, the story is fast paced like Akame ga Kill with every individual having their own goals and targets to meet. Also, Mirai Nikki touches on the theme of tragedy whereby not every death is a pleasant death and sometimes, even the antagonists are worth pitying for. If you liked the fast paced setting and dim outlook of Akame ga Kill, definitely give Mirai Nikki a try!

The Holy Knights of Britannia are known to be the most powerful knights in this Middle Ages setting. When a small faction detach from this almighty group to overthrow the rulers of Liones, they were swiftly defeated. They were only known as the Seven Deadly Sins. Years later, the Knights themselves staged a revolution and became the new rulers of the kingdom. The princess of the kingdom, bitter at the upheaval of her kingdom, journeys to locate these Seven Deadly Sins in an effort to take her kingdom back and bring peace to it once more.

Both Akame ga Kill and Nanatsu shares the common theme of rebelling against a greater power. They are set in a similar setting whereby a degree of supernatural powers are utilised during action scenes. Each character of the rebellion group has their own different styles of personality. Both series are also packed with spectacular fight scenes that leave you tingling with excitement. If there is any anime that bears the most resemblance to Akame ga Kill, it would have to be Nanatsu no Taizai.

Shingeki no Kyojin is set in a world where mankind is threatened by giant humanoids figures known as Titans. These man-devouring Titans are kept at bay by the walls constructed by humanity. Eren Yeager is a young man who yearns to be part of the group that repels the Titans after suffering the loss of his mother in the hands of the Titans. Together with his adopted sister, Mikasa Ackerman, they set off to join the Survey Corps. Along the way, the mysteries of the Titans and their nature are also slowly brought to light.

Shingeki no Kyojin and Akame ga Kill shares similar concepts such as the fragility of human life. One of the defining factors to motivate both protagonists is the loss of a loved one which eventually spurred them to overcome their personal issues and come back stronger than ever before. Both series also highlights the extent that humanity will go to fight for their cause with SnK encompassing a wider scale. Both anime also have undertones of sadness and their own share of depressing moments as well. However, amidst the cesspool of despair, hope still exists.