Anime Like Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective

The mysterious immortal entities known as Ajin first appeared in Africa seventeen years ago. Because their indestructible bodies pose a threat to humanity and they could be exploited for malicious purposes, they are immediately detained upon discovery. Kei Nagai, a hardworking high school student with aspirations of becoming a doctor, largely ignores the school curriculum concerning these beings, having only seen them occasionally in the news. Although he is taught that Ajin are not human, his ignorance proves irrelevant when he survives a fatal accident that triggers his transformation into an Ajin, plunging him into intense suffering. As he flees alone from a world that hunts him, Kei learns that other members of his kind might be hiding in plain sight.

During the day, Saya Kisaragi lives as a quiet high school student, but at night, she becomes a fearsome hunter of monstrous beings. Wielding a sacred blade given to her by her father for ceremonial duties, she destroys any creature that endangers her tranquil village. Yet her understanding of reality is shattered when she hears the monsters speak of a broken pact, a secret she was never told about. Soon after, a mysterious dog appears and challenges her regarding her vow to safeguard the village, questioning what might happen if she were to break it. Haunted by strange visions as her world unravels, Saya sets out to find the truth in a village where nothing is as it seems.

Saya Otonashi leads an ordinary life with her adopted family in Okinawa City, appearing to be a typical high school girl. Her only unusual traits are a tendency toward anemia and a complete lack of memories from before the past year. But Saya's forgotten history resurfaces when she is attacked at school by a blood-drinking creature. A mysterious man named Haji intervenes to drive the monster away. When he forces her to drink his blood, Saya enters a trance and uses her own blood as a weapon to easily kill the beast. Saya discovers the existence of Red Shield, an organization created specifically to combat these monstrous beings. Together with Haji, she must join forces with Red Shield to battle the terrifying creatures and uncover the truth behind her lost memories.

Having survived their narrow escape from death, Kei Nagai and his new ally Kou Nakano scheme to take vengeance on Satou, a fellow Ajin obsessed with ruling the world. While Satou carries out a series of public executions, humanity scrambles to find a way to halt the immortal threat. Kei finds unexpected support from former enemies: Yuu Tosaki, a high-ranking government official whose deep knowledge of Ajin provides a strategic edge against Satou, and Tosaki’s Ajin subordinate, Izumi Shimomura. As Kei’s group expands, he must act quickly to halt Satou’s campaign before it destroys civilization.

Shiki Toono awakens in a hospital room possessing the ability to perceive invisible lines. These delicate threads, which compose all matter in Shingetsutan, cause an object to be instantly destroyed when cut. Shiki realizes that tracing the lines of anything leads to its imminent destruction. Keeping his supernatural sight a secret, Shiki attempts to live his second year of high school in tranquility. However, this calm is shattered when Shiki encounters a mysterious woman with striking red eyes on his way home from school. After a sudden mental breakdown, he seemingly kills the woman and then loses consciousness. As if matters couldn't worsen, Shiki is attacked the following day by a pair of demonic hounds—facing certain death, he is rescued by the timely arrival of the same woman from the previous day. She identifies herself as Arcueid Brunestud, a vampire princess. Deciding to join forces, Shiki and Arcueid set out to discover the truth about their heritage and the recent series of murders occurring in the town.

Shindou Ranmaru, a recent police academy graduate, is assigned to Tokko: Special Mobile Investigation Force. On graduation day, he encounters the half-naked girl from his recurring dreams—Rokujo Sakura, who belongs to a clandestine unit within Tokki called Tokko: Special Public Safety Task Force. Seeking vengeance for his parents' murder and to unravel the unexplained mass killing of Machida's residents, Shindou decides to join Tokko. Concurrently, bottomless pits start opening across Japan, with strange creatures crawling out. Are these occurrences connected to the Machida Massacre?

Kei, a high school student, and at least forty-six others discover that immortality is the most horrifying surprise imaginable. Unfortunately for Kei, this ability does not transform him into a superhero. Instead, governments and the public view him as a rare specimen that must be captured and handed over to scientists for lifelong experimentation. As a demi-human, he is destined to endure a thousand deaths for the sake of humanity.

New episodes bundled with the limited edition eighth and ninth manga volumes.

Momiji leads an ordinary life until discovering she is a descendant of the renowned Kushinada family. Only her Kushinada blood can stop the Aragami, demonic plant-like monsters that threaten to destroy Japan. Helping her are the TAC and a possible love interest in a young man named Kusanagi.

For high school student Kei—along with at least forty-six others—immortality arrives as the most unpleasant surprise imaginable. Unfortunately for Kei, this ability doesn't turn him into a superhero. In the view of both the public and governments, he is a rare specimen that must be captured and handed over to scientists for lifelong experimentation—a demi-human who must suffer countless deaths for the sake of humanity.

High school student Kei is one of at least forty-seven individuals who learn that immortality is an awful surprise. Sadly for Kei, this power does not make him a superhero. In the view of the general public and governments alike, he is a rare specimen who must be hunted and handed over to scientists for a lifetime of experimentation—a demi-human condemned to die countless times for the good of humanity.

This OVA is included with the limited edition of the tenth manga volume. It tells the backstory of Satou's capture of the first Ajin ever encountered in Africa, and his realization that he himself is an Ajin.

After the PlayStation port of Resident Evil 4 hit stores, Capcom released a new 97-minute DVD some time later, intended to summarize the entire story of Resident Evil 4. It features English audio with Japanese subtitles. The DVD also includes a small book that explains life in El Pueblo before and the arrival of Osmund Saddler, and it resolves some plot holes, such as the whereabouts of the children. It contains many scenes original to Resident Evil 4.

A renegade scientist in San Francisco has discovered a method to create a new type of creature known as a Neo-Aragami, bypassing the need for Susanoo's power. As these monsters begin wreaking havoc across California, the United States government seeks assistance from the former members of the Terrestrial Administration Center (TAC).

In the downtown area of Tokyo's Ikebukuro district, strange rumors swirl about anonymous gangs and dangerous individuals, but the most famous urban legend is the headless "Black Rider"—a figure seen riding a jet-black motorcycle through the city streets. Mikado Ryuugamine has always craved the excitement of city life, and an invitation from a childhood friend convinces him to move to Tokyo. On his very first day, he glimpses the Black Rider, and it seems his wish for adventure has been fulfilled. However, as supernatural events unfold, ordinary people like himself, along with Ikebukuro's most eccentric residents, become entangled in the chaos erupting throughout the city.

Devils require a living host to manifest. However, if a person's will is sufficiently strong, they can overcome the demon and claim its power for themselves, becoming a Devilman. Akira Fudou is a timid and gentle soul with an overly compassionate nature. When his childhood friend Ryou Asuka asks for assistance in hunting devils, Akira agrees without a second thought. But to Akira's shock, their destination is Sabbath, a hedonistic gathering of depravity and excess. As bloodshed erupts, demons possess the revelers, transforming them into grotesque monsters and causing chaos. In a desperate bid to save his friend, Akira inadvertently fuses with the demon Amon, transforming into a Devilman and gaining the strength to defeat the remaining demons. This new union grants him immense power, but it also awakens a primal, uncontrollable side of Akira. Now bearing a devil's body while retaining his compassionate heart, Akira joins forces with Ryou, destroying those who threaten humanity and those he holds dear.

Young Ciel Phantomhive holds the title "the Queen's Guard Dog," handling the various unsettling incidents that arise in Victorian England on behalf of Her Majesty. With the help of Sebastian Michaelis, his faithful butler who possesses seemingly superhuman abilities, Ciel employs whatever methods are required to accomplish his tasks. Yet, there may be more hidden behind this black-clad butler than initially appears. Ciel's past conceals a tragic secret that plunged him into perpetual darkness—in one of his most desperate moments, he forged a contract with Sebastian, a demon, trading his soul for retribution against those who harmed him. Nowadays, Sebastian is not only one hell of a butler but also the ideal servant to execute his master's commands—all while eagerly anticipating the delicious meal he will eventually make of Ciel's soul. As the pair works to solve the mystery behind Ciel's series of misfortunes, a connection develops between them that neither heaven nor hell can break.

Creatures of darkness and evil roam the night, devouring any humans unfortunate enough to fall into their grasp. Standing against these supernatural threats to humanity is Hellsing, an organization dedicated to their destruction. The group is led by Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, who commands a formidable military force and dedicates her life to combating the undead. Yet, Integra’s vast army is overshadowed by her ultimate weapon: the vampire Alucard, who serves as an exterminator for Hellsing against his own kind. Alongside his new vampire servant, Seras Victoria, Alucard must fight not only monsters but anyone who opposes Hellsing, regardless of whether they appear good or evil. In the struggle for humanity’s survival, Hellsing Ultimate demonstrates that appearances can be deceiving, and the greatest weapon may take the form of one’s worst nightmare.

Set in Chicago during the early 1930s, the legendary transcontinental train Flying Pussyfoot embarks on a journey that will leave a trail of blood across the nation. Simultaneously, in New York, the ambitious scientist Szilard and his reluctant assistant Ennis search for missing bottles of the immortality elixir while mafia conflicts escalate. In 1711, aboard the Advena Avis, alchemists are about to discover the true cost of immortality. Based on the award-winning light novels, Baccano! weaves together seemingly unrelated events in time and place into a larger narrative involving alchemy, survival, and eternal life. The kindhearted aspiring thieves Isaac and Miria act as a nexus, connecting various characters with their own hidden agendas and creating lifelong bonds and consequences for everyone involved.

The Hellsing organization, which specializes in handling supernatural threats, is summoned to Cheddar where a vampire has been turning villagers into ghouls. To stop this, the organization's head, Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, deploys her most powerful weapon: a mighty vampire named Alucard. With nothing more than a single handgun, Alucard unleashes destruction upon the monsters terrorizing Cheddar. But a young policewoman, Seras Victoria, gets drawn into the conflict and ends up fatally injured. Feeling sympathy for her, Alucard offers Seras an ultimatum: perish as a human or continue existing as a vampire. She chooses the latter and starts a new chapter as part of Hellsing. Even though it was her own choice, Seras finds it hard to accept that she is no longer human. However, she must quickly come to terms with her new nature if she intends to endure on the battlefield of the war between mankind and the supernatural.

In the quiet village of Sotoba, life is peaceful and everyone knows each other. However, things take a dark turn when Megumi Shimizu, an ambitious young girl, dies suddenly from a mysterious illness. As the hot summer progresses and more unexplained fatalities occur, local physician Toshio Ozaki starts to believe there is a more malevolent force behind the deaths. Toshio joins forces with detached teenager Natsuno Yuuki and siblings Kaori and Akira Tanaka—friends of Megumi—to uncover the truth about the town's deaths. Their collaborative investigation steers them toward a disturbing secret connected to the newly arrived family residing in the Kanemasa mansion.

While in his second year at Naoetsu Private High School, Koyomi Araragi happens to meet Tsubasa Hanekawa, the top student in his class. During their chat, she shares a disturbing rumor about a vampire with stunning blonde hair and icy eyes haunting the area. Araragi dismisses the tale as he enjoys the company of a new friend. Later, on his way home, he notices bloodstains leading down to the subway stairs. Intrigued, he follows the trail deep into the station. There, he discovers the source: the blonde vampire mentioned in the rumor, torn apart. When she asks for his assistance, Araragi faces a choice that could alter his fate forever.

Having assisted in the resurrection of the formidable vampire Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade, Koyomi Araragi has transformed into a vampire and taken on the role of her servant. While Kiss-shot is convinced that she can restore his humanity once she recovers her complete strength, Araragi must now confront the consequences of his actions. He has successfully tracked down the three vampire hunters who previously defeated Kiss-shot and reclaimed her limbs. Yet, as he nears the fulfillment of his goal, he begins to question whether reviving such a powerful and immortal being is truly what he desires, especially since there would be no way to control her afterward. Araragi faces deeper mysteries regarding the past conflict: if he, a newly turned vampire, could overcome the hunters, why did they overpower Kiss-shot initially? He must also determine if he can trust her promise to restore his human form and understand how such a feat is even possible. Pushed to his limits, Araragi must make a critical choice, potentially requiring an action he will deeply regret to resolve the situation.

Despite the return of peace to Ikebukuro, strange phenomena have become a regular part of daily life. The police continue their relentless chase of Celty Sturluson, the Headless Rider, while a substantial bounty placed on her head motivates various gangs to hunt down the supernatural being. In the meantime, Mikado Ryuugamine is confronted by Aoba Kuronuma, an enigmatic kohai with hidden motives, who discloses that he is aware of Mikado’s true identity. However, the city’s calm is fleeting as a new menace emerges in the guise of a killer known as "Hollywood," who dons a different mask for each crime. As these disparate incidents reveal their underlying connections once more, Ikebukuro is plunged into fresh turmoil, risking total chaos for the entire metropolis.