Masahiro Tsubaki, a seemingly ordinary salaryman living in present-day Japan, finds himself suddenly drawn into a dangerous and exciting underworld in the series My Home Hero. When Masahiro learns that his daughter's violent boyfriend has connections to the criminal underground, he must use all of his cunning and ingenuity to keep his family safe.
Fans are on the edge of their seats as the drama develops, wondering how Masahiro will succeed against all difficulties. Whether they prefer a darker, grittier tone or something more lighthearted, fans of My Home Hero will be anxious to explore more intriguing anime.
8 Death Note
Light Yagami and the famous investigator L engage in cerebral duels throughout the Death Note anime series. Light, a high school student, came across the Death Note, a book once owned by the Shinigami Ryuk. Light uses the book as a judge, jury, and executioner for whoever's name is put on its pages, thus L sets out to stop him.
My Home Hero lovers will probably enjoy Death Note, which is well-known for its vivid portrayal of suspense and thrill. Both series share similarities in their depiction of crime and the pursuit of justice.
7 Tokyo Revengers
The deeds of the Tokyo Manji Gang have tragic consequences, as young adult Hanagaki Takemitchi learns that his ex-girlfriend Tachibana Hinata has been killed. Takemitchi goes back in time to join the top tier of the Tokyo Manji Gang and save her from impending death.
Just like My Home Hero, in order to protect those he loves, the protagonist of Tokyo Revengers examines his involvement in criminal activity and gangs. The characters of both programs are dishonest people who do what they do to protect the people they care about. My Home Hero viewers will enjoy Tokyo Revengers since it deals with similar themes of selflessness, family, and second chances.
6 91 Days
As a child, Angelo Lagusa witnessed Vincent Vanetti, the Don of the Vanetti family, brutally execute his family. Angelo reveals his true identity as Avilio Bruno and returns to the Vanetti household seven years later seeking vengeance. Angelo infiltrates the Vanetti family with the help of his comradely friend Corteo by befriending the Don's son Nero.
The complex narratives of vengeance, redemption, and the bonds of family in both 91 Days and My Home Hero are commonalities between the two series. Despite their varied settings, the mafia and the criminal underworld are central to both series. Fans will be on the edge of their seats as a result of all the tension this causes.
5 Monster
Renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Tenma is unhappy with the way political bias influences his practice. To defy convention, he chooses to operate on Johan Libert, a little boy, instead of the mayor. Years later, as the hospital's director, his history comes back to haunt him in the form of serial killer Johan Libert, whom he had previously saved. Tenma, overcome with guilt over the monster he thinks he's made, resolves to make amends.
Both the Monster and My Home Hero series deal with the psychological effects of trauma and the need for retribution. People's resilience in the face of adversity and their willingness to go to any lengths to achieve justice are also examined.
4 Erased
Satoru Fujinuma can undo tragedies by traveling back in time a few minutes before they happen. But after his mother is brutally killed, he is forced to use his talent to travel back in time to 18 years earlier. His mother's death is soon linked to the disappearance of three close friends. Satoru Fujinuma tries to protect his loved ones in the here and now while also making amends for wrongs done in the past.
The two series are very different in terms of plot and characters, yet they share a common theme of examining the importance of family. Incredible tension and excitement are depicted in both programs, which focus on the love between a son and his mother or a father and his daughter.
3 Banana Fish
The Banana Fish anime series takes place in the United States in the mid-1980s, and it follows Ash, a gang leader at the age of 17, as he investigates the origins and significance of the title character's nickname. Unfortunately for Ash, the mafia boss who reared him, Dino Golzine, is in his way.
At first sight, the Banana Fish anime series and My Home Hero seem completely unrelated, but they actually share certain key plot elements. Both shows take place in an urban environment and examine the complexities of the parent-child connection. Fans of My Home Hero will enjoy Banana Fish for the same reasons: its thrilling thrill of violence and trauma.
2 Gangsta
Worick Arcangelo and Nicolas Brown, also known as 'The Handymen,' star in the Gangsta anime series. Both criminal organizations and law enforcement agencies can hire them. In the city of Ergastulum, where mobs and supernatural beings are rampant and no one else will touch a task, the Handymen step in.
Both the anime shows Gangsta and My Home Hero deal with violent and dramatic crime stories. Gangsta is a good fit for those who enjoyed the suspense depicted in the My Home Hero anime series.
1 Steins;Gate
The Steins;Gate anime series takes place in Akihabara, Tokyo, and chronicles the exploits of scientist Rintaro Okabe as he establishes the Future Gadget Laboratory to develop novel technologies for the betterment of humankind. In spite of his self-proclaimed mad scientist status and intense enthusiasm, Rintaro is best known for inventing the phone microwave. But he soon finds out that the phone microwave is capable of mysterious time travel interference, so there must be more to it than meets the eye.
The two anime, Steins;Gate and My Home Hero, appear to share little at first glance. Both series depict unbelievable levels of suspense, though. If you enjoyed the suspense in My Home Hero, then you'll love Steins;Gate.