Anime Similar to Hunter X Hunter 2011

A high school student swallows a cursed finger and enters a hidden world of sorcerers fighting manifestations of human negativity. It's the modern peak of tactical battle shonen.

Why it's similar: The combat is heavily inspired by Nen, focusing on 'binding vows' and explaining techniques to the opponent to gain a power boost. It captures the same sense of lethality where one tactical error leads to immediate death.

Power comparison: Cursed Energy uses specific restrictions and domain expansions that feel like evolved, modern versions of Nen's Hatsu categories.

Why watch after Hunter X Hunter 2011: Start this if you crave the high-speed, brainy action of the Yorknew City or Chimera Ant arcs.

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An orphan girl and her robot companion descend into a massive, monster-filled pit in search of her mother. Don't let the cute art style fool you—it's brutal.

Why it's similar: It mirrors the sense of wonder and extreme danger found in the Dark Continent or the Hunter Exam. Both shows use a bright aesthetic to contrast with a world that is fundamentally uncaring and horrifyingly dangerous.

Power comparison: Instead of a combat system, it focuses on the 'Curse of the Abyss,' a physical law that punishes exploration with biological consequences.

Why watch after Hunter X Hunter 2011: Perfect for fans who loved the 'unknown world' mystery and the survivalist aspects of the Hunter Exam.

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Earth is invaded by 'Neighbors' from another dimension, and a specialized defense force uses their technology to fight back using team-based strategy. It's the purest tactical anime available.

Why it's similar: If you loved the strategic complexity of the Greed Island arc, this is your next stop. Battles are won through teamwork, terrain usage, and outsmarting opponents rather than power-ups or hidden reserves of strength.

Power comparison: Triggers are standardized tools with specific energy costs, making combat feel like a high-stakes chess match rather than a brawl.

Why watch after Hunter X Hunter 2011: Watch this if the tactical 'board game' feel of HxH’s combat was your favorite part of the series.

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A young boy and a former slave explore ancient dungeons filled with treasure and magical artifacts, becoming embroiled in a global war. It blends adventure with heavy political stakes.

Why it's similar: It shares the 'grand adventure' feeling of the early HxH arcs but quickly evolves into complex discussions on governance, economics, and human nature. Like Gon, the protagonists are forced to grow up fast in a world larger than they imagined.

Power comparison: Magoi and Rukh function as a spiritual energy system that fuels distinct abilities, though it’s slightly softer than Nen's rigid structure.

Why watch after Hunter X Hunter 2011: Recommended for fans who enjoyed the world-building and the sense of a grand, interconnected world found in the Election arc.

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