 If you liked Death Note |  ...then you might like Yakusoku no Neverland |
Both shows are thrilling, keeping you hooked to the screen, they are about mind games, have genius characters, and have very good storyline. Everything is very detailed and explained wisely. Good psychological thrillers are rare today, these shows are unique here.
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Both are about battle of wits, two sides trying to outsmart each other.. Promised Neverland is a spiritual successor of Death Note in shonen (jump) genre ...
Both animes are full of mind games and psychological fights between protagonist(s) and antagonist(s) who struggle to outsmart each other. In both shows everything is portrayed in very detailed, good looking art.
In terms of the psychological aspects, both are engaging and keep the watcher attentive. If you enjoy good back and forts using wits and an individuals location/environment, then this would be great. Would go more into thematic similarities but that is better save for each shows to reveal.
The mind games taking place in the Promised Neverland are very reminiscent of Death Note
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Plot twists in both series are amazing.
report Recommended by Itachi-Neesan
Death Note and The Promised Neverland are both anime adaptations of Shonen Jump series that keep you on the edge of your seat with their clever mind games.
report Recommended by PowerCaller
- Great mind games battle. - Genius characters. - Characters trying to outsmart each other. - Unpredictable & unique.
Both psychological thrillers- an air of mystery surrounds the show as characters try to outsmart each other and figure out what exactly is going on. There's elements of horror/gore to both as well, and a sense of time running out. Also, Death Note is just an incredible series in general!
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The main draw of both of these series is an intense game of cat and mouse where one side is trying to accomplish their goals without being caught by the other. They also both deal with difficult moral questions.
Smart characters playing mind games with eachother, you can really feel the similarities in writing even when watching the anime.
Both have mindgames and have a lot of tension. If you like Yakusoku no Neverland, I'm sure you'll like Death Note!
Both are mystery manga with a lot of mind games between highly intelligent characters.
report Recommended by xShinigami3125
+Mind games between the characters. +Its a game of cat and mouse with the characters trying to outsmart each other. +Mysterious and for the most part unpredictable. +Dark and deep.
Both animes have clever protagonists/characters. When watching The promised Neverland i couldn't help but get reminded to Death Note's mind games and how Light tries to outwit L and vise verca. In the promised Neverland the orphans (Norman & Ray in particular) try to outwit mama and the adults with their own plans.
both shows have very smart characters trying to outsmart each other Both shows have horror elements Epic mind game moments
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i think these both anime are similar because the thinking and plotting of Light Yagami is similar to the characters of Yakuso no Neverland
report Recommended by Kawai__Imouto
both having characters which have great iq, trying to outsmart each other.
report Recommended by Iambakasur
Battles of wits abound between two similarly brilliant sets of people. If you like watching characters try to outsmart each other by concocting plans and cunning schemes, then these shows are for you. Death Note pits the genius of two individuals against each other while Yakusoku no Neverland leans more heavily on teamwork and collaboration.
Both are great cat and mouse chases with perfectly directed scenes, and both are from Shounen Jump titles.
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Psychological Warfare. Both anime are a great example of mind games and being one step ahead of your opponent. Death Note's warfare is very simple, yet entertaining, with two great minds battling out the other in hopes to achieve the fall of one another. The Promised Neverland, however, the mind games also expand out to trust concerns and 3rd party members going all out to achieve their goals. Though Light and L's rivalry is a fantastic watch, The Promised Neverland is a much more thrilling anime with twists if that is what your tastes are waiting for.
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Both have a similar cat and mouse game between the characters. Always trying to outwit one another to become victorious. The risk of losing your life if you lose the mind game is high in both anime.
report Recommended by Glitchy_Mai
Both series include the astonishing struggle of Psychological Warfare between the protagonists and antagonists. They are both full of suspenseful scenes and brilliant unexpected twists. If you enjoy an anime with mind games between exceedingly intelligent characters. Then this is the anime for you.
Both of these shows have that dark, psychological type feel to them
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They are both full of twists, suspenseful events, and mind-blowing thrillers. Both series are packed with deep mysteries and intriguing developments that keep you on the edge of your seat.
Similar but less erratic and less vague. Involves lot of planning, scheming, and countering. Easier to catch on and more enjoyable with good balance of character depth and story progression. Has lesser thrill or on the edge moments but more psychological horror. The same skills are displayed by main characters and it doesn't take long to get hooked.
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- Both are suspenseful - Both are very well known for their horror aspects
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They both start off as normal and slowly turn into something dark, they're both about a game about wits that keeps you hocked to the show and they are both non battle anime anime
They both have characters that are very smart and are very strategical with their plans. These two anime will have you on the edge of your seat wondering what's going to happen next.
report Recommended by NikiBAnimeQueen
both animes are full of mind games and psychological fights between protagonist(s) and antagonist(s) who try to outsmart each other. in both shows everything is animated in very detailed, good looking art.
Promised Neverland is similar to the first half of death note. The biggest difference is it's consistently great. Honestly the second half of death note drops off a lot for me but the promised neverland is bussin bussin
report Recommended by GrognakZdstroyr
Both have a similar story where the protagonist is extremely smart and both have a kind of cat and mouse chase story
Amazing mind games, amazing stories, amazing characters. Both are so addictive that make you binge-watch them.
report Recommended by TokyoLight0
Protagonists with high QI rates. A lot of intelectual battles. Demons and death gods. You have it all!
Both are horror, both are completely suspenseful, Both of them have a similar type of genre so Yakusoku no Neverland is a must watch
report Recommended by KabeerIsrani
Both shows are more or less about finding a killer / main murderer. The promised neverland is intense, but if you liked death note then yakusoku no neverland is good! Same thing goes for the other way around.
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death note is one of the only anime's that have a similar concept to the orphanage. in death note, theres an orphanage called wammy's house designed to be a training facility for gifted children which also helps produce genius detectives similar to the gracefield house.
It's a very intense game of cat and mouse that will glue you to your seat asking what will happen next
The two series are very similar as there's a sort of cat and mouse chase going on between the main characters of the series and "Mama Isabella"
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The first season is really intense and really keeps you occupied. The thrill and suspence is on the same par... This 12 episodes (first season) are a rollar coaster of many emotions. In my opinion TPN provides you with the best experience you can ever had in 12 episodes anime. PS I hope I could say the same for season 2 but they messed it up. I recommend reading manga after S1. Good day !!
both are suspenseful cat and mouse anime, where there is a battle of geniuses, where one stands out from the other, both involve demons and have well-built villains.
Well they are both very suspensful and i just love both of them, and they both keep you on the tip of your feet.
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