Ajin
On TBS
A dark, high-stakes supernatural thriller about an immortal teenager hunted by society, blending body horror and existential dread with relentless paranoia.
17 years ago, immortals first appeared on the battlefields of Africa. Later, rare, unknown new immortal lifeforms began appearing among humans, and they became known as "Ajin" (demi-humans). Just before summer vacation, a Japanese high school student is instantly killed in a traffic accident on his way home from school. However, he is revived, and a price is placed on his head. Thus begins a boy's life on the run from all of humankind.
Clusters
Where to watch
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Questions people ask
Is Ajin violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of series.
Is Ajin scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is Ajin easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is Ajin one of a kind? No. Less singular than 93% of series.
Does Ajin leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Ajin sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Ajin, and what each one shares →
Like Ajin
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Ajin
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Ajin, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Ajin, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Ajin, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
