Platinum End mixes supernatural spectacle with intense psychological drama: Mirai is granted angelic powers and thrown into a deadly, morally ambiguous contest to become the next god. If you enjoyed its high-stakes mind games, god-complex themes, and morally grey protagonists, the following seven series deliver similar tension — from strategic battles of wits to supernatural survival royale scenarios.
Death Note
- Season: 1
- Episodes: 37
- Genre: Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller
Death Note centers on Light Yagami, who finds a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written inside. Consumed by a god complex, Light aims to cleanse the world of crime — but is opposed by the brilliant detective L. Expect intense moral debates, cat-and-mouse strategy, and psychological escalation.
Fans of Platinum End will appreciate Death Note’s exploration of justice, power, and how far a person will go when given absolute control over life and death.
Code Geass
- Seasons: 2
- Episodes: 50
- Genre: Action, Mecha, Psychological, Supernatural
Code Geass follows Lelouch Lamperouge who receives the power of Geass — the ability to compel obedience — and uses it to challenge a world empire. Like Platinum End, it examines how absolute power shapes morality and strategy.
If you enjoy tactical battles of wits, tragic choices, and an anti-hero protagonist, Code Geass delivers large-scale intrigue with philosophical stakes.
Monster
- Season: 1
- Episodes: 74
- Genre: Drama, Mystery, Psychological, Seinen, Thriller
Monster is a slow-burning psychological thriller about Dr. Kenzo Tenma whose life unravels after a decision to save a single child. The series probes guilt, identity, and the nature of evil — emotional and moral depths similar to Platinum End’s exploration of human darkness.
Monster’s tense atmosphere and emphasis on character-driven moral questions make it a superb companion for viewers who prefer psychological complexity over action.
Classroom of the Elite
- Season: 1 (more seasons ongoing)
- Episodes: 12 (season 1)
- Genre: Drama, Psychological, School, Slice of Life
Classroom of the Elite places students within a meritocratic school where social engineering and cunning determine status. The main character navigates layered social strategies and manipulative games — an experience that echoes Platinum End’s psychological maneuvering.
If you like intellectual power plays and morally gray tactics inside a confined arena, Classroom of the Elite scratches that same itch.
Deatte 5-byou de Battle
- Season: 1
- Episodes: 12
- Genre: Game, Supernatural, Action, Super Power
Deatte 5-byou de Battle (Battle Game in 5 Seconds) throws participants into sudden battles with unique powers — a compact, high-stakes survival setup much like Platinum End’s contest-driven structure.
It’s ideal for viewers who enjoy fast-paced power-versus-power conflicts and inventive ability systems inside a survival game context.
Moriarty the Patriot
- Seasons: 2
- Episodes: 24
- Genre: Historical, Mystery, Psychological, Thriller
Moriarty the Patriot reimagines the classic Holmes–Moriarty conflict: William James Moriarty targets social injustice through crime, while Sherlock Holmes seeks to stop him. The series examines ideology, justice, and moral ambiguity — themes that resonate with Platinum End’s ethical complexity.
Viewers who enjoy intellectual duels and ideologically driven antagonists will find Moriarty’s moral gray areas compelling.
Future Diary
- Season: 1
- Episodes: 26
- Genre: Action, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Suspense
Future Diary (Mirai Nikki) pits diary-holders against each other in a deadly survival game where each participant’s diary predicts the future in different ways. The prize: godlike status. Its survival-royale premise and morally fraught alliances make it one of the closest tonal matches to Platinum End.
Expect tense betrayals, psychological trauma, and the desperate measures people take when battling for ultimate power.
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