Anime Like Devils’ Line

In this world, vampires, or devils as they are often called, live among humans. The majority of humanity isn’t aware of them as they do not differ much from normal humans. A vampire does not even need to drink  human blood, but once they taste it or sometimes even just see it, they experience such lust and pleasure that they are driven crazy with desire. Anzai, a half-vampire, is part of a secret sub-section of the police force that deals with these rogue vampires that transform and go on a rampage. One day, he saves college student Tsukasa from a vampire and their fates become intertwined.

Vampires used to be out of style, but I can appreciate this series that makes them more into junkies than seductive hotties. To bad they never got to the unexpectedly sexy bits of the manga, though. If you are looking for more anime recommendations like Devils’ Line, head on down below.

Anime Like Devils’ Line

For Fans of Monsters Among Humanity

Tokyo Ghoul

The citizens of Tokyo now live in fear of vicious creatures called ghouls that blend in alongside humans and feast on their flesh. One day, Ken Kaneki, a shy college student, meets a girl called Rize who is also an avid reader like him. Unfortunately, as he finds out on his first date, Rize turns out to be a ghoul. Just when she is about to eat him, Kaneki is saved, barely clinging to life. In the process of surviving this attack, Kaneki finds out that he has now become a ghoul.

The parallels between these series are particularly easy to point out. Both series are about supernatural man-eaters that live among humans. For the most part, the series focuses on how they control their urges and remain secret. The key differences are here that the characters in Devils’ Line are more akin to the government agency hunting ghouls than they are to the communities of ghouls in Tokyo Ghoul.

Ajin

Immortal humans known as Ajin first appeared in Africa 17 years ago. While they were labeled a threat to mankind, to many they were just an infrequent news item. However, for Kei Nagai, a high schooler studying hard to be a doctor, he discovers he is an Ajin after being fatally hit by a car. Now on the run from the government that wants to imprison him, Kei must find a way to survive.

Both Ajin and Devils’ Line follow the lives of monsters living in secret among humanity and trying not to be the monsters that everyone thinks they are. Furthermore, the series focuses on a series of government intrigues surrounding the creatures.

Devilman Crybaby

Akira has always been a little weak and blends into the background, so when his childhood friend asks for help uncovering devils, he agrees. The pair head to Sabbath where many gather for debauchery and to be possessed by devils. When the devils begin to wreck havoc in their new living hosts, Akira agrees to merge bodies with a devil in order to save his friend. Though he now has a voracious devil inside him, he still has the heart of a crybaby.

The key thing to take away from both series is the urges. The devil inside Akira is occasionally difficult to control and thus he struggles to not be a monster. Alternatively, Anzai struggles to overcome his growing lust for blood after getting a taste. They are both struggling to contain the monster within to varying results.

Beastars

This is a world of anthropomorphic animals where carnivores and herbivores live side by side with each other. At Cherryton Academy, young wolf Legoshi is a member of the drama club. While he is often called menacing due to his appearance, he wouldn’t hurt a fly. When one herbivore classmate is killed and devoured, Legoshi finds himself as the primary suspect.

While these two series obviously look very different, if you enjoyed Devils’ Line, you don’t want to sleep on Beastars just because all the characters are animals. Beastars captures the animalistic nature of its characters very, very well. It tackles desire and predation similar to Devils’ Line and crafts a dark and vicious story.

Shiki

The fifteen-year-old Megumi Shimizu dreamed of leaving her small country town behind for the big city, but those dreams died when she did. It was her murder that kicked off a summer of blood and terror in this small town where a city boy and a country doctor try to stop the epidemic of death happening around them.

Vampires live among us. Unlike in Devils’ Line where they live rather peacefully, Shiki portrays vampirism like is it a contagious disease that is taking over the town.

Where Does The Devils’ Line Anime Leave Off in The Manga?

You have watched the anime, now it is time to pick up where the anime left off with the manga.

For Fans of Vampire Romance

Blood+

Saya Otonashi lives a dull life as an amnesiac in Okinawa. However, her forgotten past comes back to haunt her one night when she is attacked by a creature that feeds on human blood. After being saved by a mysterious man, he forced her to drink blood, sending her into a monster-slaying trance.

Often vampire romances in any media are more mushy and broody than dark and bloody. However, that is not the case in either Devils’ Line or Blood+. Both series are filled with suffering and distinctly different kinds of love. However, it should be noted that the gender roles are reversed in these series.

Vampire Knight

Cross Academy is separated into two classes, the day class and the night class. The day class is filled with normal students while the night class is made up of gorgeous elites. However, what the day students don’t know is that the night students are vampires. This is the tale of Yuuki and Zero, human guardians of the night students that keep their secret. While Yuuki is the adopted daughter of the chairman, she is happy to interact with her night student savoir Kaname. Zero, on the other hand, has an intense hatred of vampires.

If you wanted a vampire romance that is less sexually charged, violent, and more Twilight-esque, then Vampire Knight is the Twilight of the anime world. It is distinctly broody and gothic in tone with plenty of blood and angst, but Devils’ Line takes a darker more mature approach to love.

Dance in the Vampire Bund

Mina Tepes, queen of the vampires, has announced her plans to build a sanctuary for vampires in Japan. However, this has attracted the attention of humans who believe her quest for peace is false. Within the country, Akira Kaburagi lives peacefully, though uneasy of vampires for reasons he can’t recall. One day when he meets Mina, his memories come flooding back, along with the discovery that he is a werewolf that was sworn from birth to protect the vampire queen.

The romance in Dance in the Vampire Bund isn’t quite as serious as it is in Devils’ Line. However, Vampire Bund’s shounen vibe does afford it some good action. It’s not quite as brutal as Devils’ Line, but both story tell a very loyal love story.

Strike the Blood

Kojou Akatsuki was a normal high school student, but his normal life comes to an end when an encounter with a vampire leaves him with magnificent abilities. As it turns out, he is the once thought mythical fourth primogenitor, whose power is immense. Fearing the destructive potential of his powers, the Lion King Organization dispatches sword-shaman Yukina to monitor him and kill him if he becomes a threat. Unfortunately, she is not the only one with eyes on him.

Strike the Blood feels a little less mature about everything. Both the battles and the relationship between the romantic partners is all very shounen in presentation. However, that’s not necessarily a bad thing if you liked those grand moments in Devils’ Line where the main character were protecting each other.

Kurozuka

In the 12th century, Kurou flees into the mountains after his brother, Minamoto no Yoritomo, first shogun of Japan, is killed. The historical records say he committed suicide, but in actuality, he met a strange, beautiful woman named Kuromitsu whom he fell in love with. However, she reveals a dark secret that he is now unable to die. This is his journey through the ages.

To be honest, compared to Devils’ Line, most vampire romance anime series, ironically, suck. They can all be terribly cheesy, but Kurozuka, though it leans historical, is dark and more akin to Devils’ Line in tone. Essentially, both series follow two people trying to be together and being kept apart for various reasons.

For Fans of Secret Monster Hunters

Blood Blockade Battlefront

Vampires, fishmen, supersonic monkeys – They are all normal residents living alongside humans in Hellsalem’s Lot, formerly known as New York City. When a gate between Earth and the Beyond popped up there three years ago, old NYC became dominated by monsters, and now Libra, a secret organization, is tasked with keeping it in order. After hobbyist photographer Leonardo Watch obtains the All-Seeing Eyes of the Gods, he finds himself recruited into Libra.

While Devils’ Line maintains a distinctly darker tone, Blood Blockade Battlefront has some dark serious moments despite the strange comedy present in the world. While vampires don’t really play a big part, Blood Blockade Battlefront, like Devils’ Line, focuses on an organization trying to keep all the strange creatures of the city in check.

Hellsing Ultimate

In this world, there are monsters that lurk in the darkness. Ones waiting to devour everything you are and hold dear. To stem the tide of this darkness is the Hellsing Organization. Commanded by Integra Hellsing, the organization’s powerful military force dedicate their lives to fighting monsters. However, their most powerful weapon is the vampire, Alucard, who turned against his own kind in service to Hellsing. Now with his new vampire assistant Seres at his side, he must battle not only monsters, but anyone that stands in Hellsing’s way.

Do you like humans that seem like no more than a literal bag of blood to be exploded in the most gruesome way? Well, then both Hellsing Ultimate and Devils’ Line are great watches. However, while the vampires in Devils’ Line and Hellsing Organization are both badass, Devils’ Line is a little more broody. However, they both share a love of visceral gore.

Beyond the Boundary

As the last surviving member of her clan of spirit warriors, Mirai Kuriyama must use her special power of fighting using her blood in order to subdue Youmu, creatures that are the manifestation of negative human emotions. One day at school she happens across Akihito, a rare half-breed Youmu in human form. Immediately trying to kill him, she finds out he is an immortal being and the two strike up an impromptu friendship.

While Devils’ Line focuses on vampires, Beyond the Boundary is about demons. Both series feature small, secret organizations that fight against these creatures with one or more members technically being what they are fighting against. If you enjoyed the beautiful animation in Devils’ Line, then by comparison, Beyond the Boundary will blow your eyes out.

Bungou Stray Dogs

The orphanage that Atsushi Nakajima has been living at has been recently plagued by a tiger that only he can see. Blaming him for the incident, they kick him out. Now homeless, he wanders the streets until he meets the eccentric Osamu Dazai and saves him from drowning. As it turns out, Dazai is a supernatural detective and agrees to help him solve the mystery.

While the detectives in Bungou Stray Dogs are more noir private investigators compared to the police force in Devils’ Line, both series focus on the hidden supernatural side of each world. However, Bungou Stray Dogs becomes more action than mystery over time, but it does its action very well.

Mars Red

In 1923, a rise in an illegal artificial blood trade in Tokyo has seen a dramatic rise of vampires in the city. To combat this, Special Forces Unit 16, also known as Code Zero, was established to hunt down these vampires. Colonel Yoshinobu Maeda has been placed in charge of the unit, tasked with disrupting the artificial blood trade and dispatching of the vampires that are causing havoc. To help him, the unit is staffed with vampires that have fallen under the government thumb.

While not a romance series like Devils’ Line, Mars Red actually has a pretty similar set up. Both follow vampires that work for the government and are minded by humans in their unit. They are both tasked with controlling vampires in the city, and do so under a veil of secrecy.

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