Love it or hate it, Rust Eater Bisco is an addictive and powerful anime series that’s sure to please. It has been met with mixed reactions so far – but then again, what doesn’t? One of the most striking aspects of this show is how much effort they put into not just making their monsters look good – but also making them move in such a way that you’ll want to watch them wreak havoc over the quiet village.
The voice actors do a wonderful job at bringing these characters to life even though some were rushed due to lack of time – the personalities were complete enough for me anyway! An eerie wind gusts through post-apocalyptic Japan; rusting everything it touches until all that remains are remnants of what used to be green vegetation before the plant killer took away everyone’s chances at survival…or hope. It seems like mankind’s only hope lies within this arrow carrying criminal named Man-Eating Mushroom otherwise known as Bisco Akaboshi.
Bisco wanders around the wastelands of Japan with his huge lobster friend Akutagawa and young doctor Milo Nekoyanagi in search of an elusive mushroom known as Sabikui – a panacea that can cure every form of rust. Are you craving for some misfit, strange, or weird anime? If so, then surely this show will be one of your favorites from now on. But what if you’re finished watching all seasons and don’t know where to go next in terms of post-apocalyptic anime? Well there are plenty out there waiting for you! Check out these 18 examples of shows just like Sabikui Bisco which will satisfy and entertain even those who crave something different. Without further ado, let’s explore together!
1: Dorohedoro
Dorohedoro is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Q Hayashida. It was first serialized in Shogakukan’s Monthly Ikki from November 2000 until September 2014. A 12-episode anime television series adaptation was broadcast in Japan from January to March 2020. Dorohedoro is a dark comedy with a dash of silliness, set on a horrible planet. It crafts a distinct world of unearthly origins, dark magic, and gloomy aspects not for the squeamish or easily disturbed.
Hole was a dark, desolate, and depressing place where people were treated horribly. It was considered an exotic land by others because it was so different from most places. Magic Users would come to the Hole looking for something new and exciting – anything but what they had at home -and even though this meant defenseless people were hurt, experimented on or killed there, the residents of Hole could only hope that one day someone would come along and change things for them.
With unrestricted access to the cesspool, it was easy for magic users like him – he was safe from most ills. As long as he didn’t run into people or monsters who could use magic against him, they were helpless before him when they had no way of sensing his presence until it was too late. And there weren’t many such beings in this world; he found them mostly through chance encounters while hunting for food and supplies. Aside from Nikaidou, an owner of a tiny diner called Hungry Bug where he hung out occasionally, he had few allies.
2: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is an anime film made in 1984 by Hayao Miyazaki. It is based off a manga he created in 1982. The animation was done by Topcraft and it is distributed by the Toei company. After Seven Days of Fire, humanity came back stronger than ever – but after one thousand years there are still fears about what will happen next? Plants grown from radiation are taking over, creating dangerous jungles filled with diseases that can kill humans. In order to save themselves, humans return to old habits like coal mining and industrialization which will only hurt them more later on when they need clean air for survival.
There was once a kingdom by the name of The Valley of the Wind whose location alongside the seaside provided protection from the poisonous tree-life. With peace and tranquility for many years, this was until one fateful night when an airship from Tolmekia crashed into these lands – bringing with it destruction to everything it touched. Once its people saw what had happened; they understood why this vessel came here in search for power over all life forms on earth. Knowing that if nothing were done about this now, then surely nothing would be left for future generations to inherit – Nausicaä began her fight against evil where nobody else dared to go.
3: Planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet
Planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet is a Japanese post-apocalyptic visual novel. It was released over the internet on November 29th, 2004 for Windows and rated for all ages. Later it would release to other platforms such as PS2, PSP, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. Though originally meant just for computers, its popularity grew – after being translated into different languages – enough so that they made ports to consoles like PS2 and PSP too. These versions are still available even though there are newer ones out now; which makes it easier for people who prefer playing games using controllers instead of keyboards or mice.
It was almost 30 years ago that the Space Colonization Program collapsed. Humanity was nearly wiped out along with it. This Earth was covered in a deathly storm for all eternity – always raining, never ending. Junkers were men who picked through what remained of old civilizations to survive. One such Junker ventured into Sarcophagus City where he found an abandoned planetarium in its center. Entering inside, he saw no one but a female robot welcoming him; Yumemi Hoshino had last seen people 30 years before when she was still functional – that is until now when she greets the visitor and welcomes him back after so long without company and tries to entertain him as best she can while they wait for repairs to be made to her malfunctioning projectors; unable to do anything else, they sit together and watch over each other until every projection eventually dies and turns off right before their eyes.
4: Trigun
In 1995, comic artist Yasuhiro Nightow started his manga called Trigun. His comics went on to become popular both in Japan and North America. In 1998 Madhouse adapted this property into anime that aired in Japan on TV Tokyo. One year later, it also gained popularity in North America.
There are many nicknames given to the main character: ‘The Evil Sniper’ or ‘Humanoid Typhoon’. But one nickname stands out- Hero Among Heroes! Known as Vash The Stampede by locals due to his good deeds such as donating money for medical use during war time; revealing people who used robots to kill; saving towns from foreclosure and supporting environmental efforts using green energy sources (rainy days).
After wandering through the scorching sands of Gunsmoke with his doughnut-obsessed attitude and buffoonish demeanor, he’s been followed by two insurance agents – Meryl Stryfe and Milly Thompson; they are determined to prevent him from causing any more harm to society. But their attempt at stopping Vash fails miserably when they’re pulled into a bloody quest for power that inevitably drags them all into it. Inexplicably discovered, Vash’s dark past was brought forward despite his best efforts to keep it buried for good this time around. His integrity, morals, and values were put to the test as he fought for what was right in an already complicated situation; one which he knew would be difficult from the start.
5: Badaui Jeonseol Jangbogo (The Legend of Blue)
In a not-so-far away future, the government dispatches an elite squadron of soldiers onto the sea aboard The Dragon, an advanced submarine. Led by the young and skilled captain Jang, these special forces embark on missions to combat violent gangs who seek to control the oceans with unknown goals in mind. What appears at first glance to be another boring day at work turns out differently; after discovering an old treasure map hinting at a lost relic hidden deep within waters untouched by light – pirates and marine life soon become nothing but trivial bystanders.
Much of the secrets that Pripulante, the dragon, must be clarified are hidden in this Mithril boat. All while engaging in thrilling conflicts where strategy and bravery are crucial. The most intriguing aspect of this interesting anime series is that it was created in Korea instead of Japan; something unheard of for a decade now. It’s not just me thinking so either – every other critic agrees! It doesn’t matter if they’re from China or Russia – everyone agrees that this show is amazing because for the first time ever, we can see what Korean creators actually think about Dragon-kind when they put themselves out there for us to judge.
6: Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers
Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers is a Japanese light novel series written by Ishio Yamagata, with illustrations by Miyagi. A manga adaptation by Kei Toru began serialization in Shueisha’s Super Dash & Go! magazine in 2012. An anime television series aired in Japan from July 4 to September 19, 2015 according to an ancient legend when six fallen angels would rise again and cause trouble for Earth.
The goddess of fate would then choose 6 brave warriors – known as the Braves of the Six Flowers – who were granted special powers necessary for opposing these forces if they ever rose again among humans. Headed off course thanks to his amazing ego being too big for his boots, Adlet Mayer gets left behind when visiting Rokiya but still makes it onto her list of chosen five (not knowing) warriors at last minute because she recognizes his worth.
In the Rokka no Yuusha, six heroes embark on a quest to fight against an Fallen Angel known as God. They intend to meet at an old temple that resides just outside of the Demon Kingdom – the land of howling demons. Soon enough though, they find themselves working side by side with seven other fighters and one hero suspects Adlet for his charade. But its not all easy sailing-Adlet has many skills he can rely on to keep himself alive while trying desperately figure out who among them is fake- until it’s too late!
7: Kill la Kill
Ryuuko Matoi’s father died suddenly, but she never questioned the idea of him still being alive – he was just somewhere else. When Ryuuko loses her direction in life, she is told about an all-girls academy named Honnouji which has been shrouded in mystery from stories and rumors passed down from generation to generation; this led Ryuuko on a journey across Japan because she felt obligated to find out for herself what really happened there.
But when she arrives at the gates of this renowned educational institution, nothing could prepare her for what awaited inside. Upon stepping through the gates, Ryuuko encounters Satsuki Kiryuuin–leader of the student council and one who holds supreme authority over everything that goes on within its confines–along with four guardians known as the Elite Four.
Ryuuko was walking toward her destroyed home after having an intense fight with one of the students in uniforms. There she found Senketsu, a rare and sentient clothes called Kamui – or God Clothes- that awaken when they come in contact with blood. Once he latches on to Ryuuko she gains immense strength from him; turning them into something akin to an unstoppable force. Now armed with both Senketsu and the scissor blade – Ryuuko intends to overthrow the likes of Shirogane and Nagi for good this time around so she can finally know who killed her father – even if it means finding Satsuki herself.
8: Sunabouzu (Desert Punk)
Sunabouzu is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masatoshi Usune. This post-apocalyptic story was serialized in Enterbrain’s Comic Beam from August 1997 to October 2020 and has been collected into 22 volumes so far. This classic was adapted into an anime series produced by Gonzo, which ran for 24 episodes before being licensed through Funimation Entertainment.
What remained of Japan was the Great Kanto Desert – a hot, desolate landscape of nothing but ashes and ruin. What few survivors were left after the apocalypse had since taken refuge in this unforgiving terrain for their only chance at salvation. Of course, there were those that wished to take advantage of the land; whose greed would lead them to do anything to gain power here – even if it meant risking everything they’d managed to stay alive for so long fighting so hard for.
One such person is the masked handyman Sunabouzu, also known as Desert Punk, who has earned a notorious reputation for handling any job, no matter how difficult it may be. He has become an unstoppable force of chaos towards other desert tribes; cunning and brutish when he needs to be. However Junko Asagiri, the Vixen of the Desert, knows that Sunabouzu isn’t without flaws–he is easily taken in by his insatiable desire to chase after beautiful desert women.
Sunabouzu follows their tumultuous escapades through Tokyo’s vast wasteland and features a weird group of characters who amuse themselves with pointless violence in an already destroyed world where nothing is sacred anymore–and like them–they’ve never actually grown up either.
9: Girls’ Last Tour
A manga series written and illustrated by Tsukumizu was published monthly on Kurage Bunch from February 2014 to January 2018. It has been licensed in North America by Yen Press. An animated adaptation produced by White Fox aired in Japan from October to December 2017 with a total of 12 episodes. Chito, an adolescent girl who lost her family during the apocalypse – now known as the Lost Christmas – wanders alone looking for food and supplies along with her childhood friend Yuuri who she found wandering around one day. Together they fight against their ever-present loneliness, relying on each other whenever possible to ease this heavy burden they carry because they’re all that’s left…
Their downcast days are brightened by marksmanship practice, new books, and intense snowball fights on the wintry battlefield. Yuuri brings too much enthusiasm to every situation while Chito balances her out with a cool head. Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou shows an inspiring story of two girls who go searching for hope in a dark yet dying world – all while going through desolate landscapes and abandoned houses.
10: Fire Force
Fire Force is a manga series written and illustrated by Atsushi Ohkubo. It was serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine from September 2015 to February 2022, with its chapters collected in thirty-two tankōbon volumes as of December 2021. An anime television series adaptation aired from July to December 2019 on MBS’s Super Animeism block.
Spontaneous Human Combustion: an unpredictable occurrence that has plagued humanity for years, transforming average individuals into blistering beasts called Infernals at random. There are three different types of spontaneously combusting people – first generation being regular people who burst into flame without provocation; second and third generations being pyrokinetics – those who are capable of manipulating fire without bursting into flame themselves. The Tokyo Armed Forces, Fire Defense Agency, and Holy Church of Sol created the Special Fire Force to fight the infernal scourge and find its cause.
Shinra Kusakabe, a feisty and hopeful third-generation pyrokinetic dubbed Devil’s Footprints for his explosive ability to fire his feet at will, joined the ethereal Special Fire Force Company 8. Shinra was determined to become a hero who would live up to the brigade’s goal of saving the lives of those threatened by flame terror; all while honoring their duty in putting out the Infernals before they wreaked havoc upon innocent people and put them down forevermore.
This was not what Shinra had imagined when he joined the Fire Force. The Fire Force is full of bickering brigades, and there were many disturbances at Tokyo caused by infernal creatures. There also was an organization with answers for the burning riddles that engulfed his hometown 12 years ago – although it was rumored to be dangerous. Despite the fact that he could die from these dangers both inside and outside the Fire Force, Shinra wanted to find out what happened on that dreadful night which took his family away from him for good.
11: Dr. Stone
Dr. Stone is a Japanese manga series written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by the South Korean artist Boichi. It was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump from March 2017 to March 2022, with its chapters collected into twenty-five tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation by TMS Entertainment aired from July to December 2019.
Viz Media licensed the manga in North America. After five years of suppressed affection, Taiju Ooki, a high school student, is finally ready to reveal his feelings for Yuzuriha Ogawa but it appears that he isn’t alone anymore when suddenly a bright green light shoots out onto the earth from space which frightens everyone who can see it – including those who are miles away or asleep and cannot feel what they are seeing; turning all humans into statues made out of stone no matter where they were or what they were doing at the time.
Several millennia after Taiju had first fallen asleep, he wakes up to find out that today’s society had disappeared, replaced instead by flowers and grasses. One of the only living people around was his best friend Senkuu, who had lived for about a month or two longer than him. It turns out that Senkuu had an incredible plan for getting society back up on its feet – but before long it becomes clear that certain people in power didn’t trust what he was doing anymore. That suspicion came from nothing more than pure ignorance…or so it seemed at first glance. On top of all this, nobody knew what caused the sudden change in society ages ago.
12: Slayers
Though it has taken countless centuries, Taiju finally wakes up from his slumber to find that all humans have disappeared from this once vibrant world. All he can find is his best friend Senkuu who awoke around five months ago, who tells him about the time without people– about how flowers bloomed out of control and pixie dust fell like snowfall onto tiny towns deserted and abandoned by humanity. After overcoming many challenges together, they were able to resurrect petrified warriors like themselves so they could restore their humanity (which was only shattered because of their faith).
As he continues on this journey with Senkuu, he becomes unnerved upon discovering much more than just one person around him – there are a lot of them now! Suddenly Taiju’s thoughts turn darker again when he realizes that whoever or whatever caused mankind’s change also remained unexplainable– nobody knows what might happen if such an unknown force should manifest itself again…
When her long journey through the forest was done, Lina found herself surrounded by a group of bandits. After quickly dispatching these thieves, who sought revenge and retribution upon her, one man decided to follow after her; intending to do anything he could in order to make sure she was alright. However, he knew nothing about this woman nor what she had just gone through – only that she needed saving.
This would seem like it wasn’t going to work out well at first glance but soon enough they come across each other again: Lina only halfheartedly accepting Gourry Gabriev’s help because being alone gave her freedom- until now where it seems as though there might be something more for both parties in it than meets the eye…
Unknown to Lina, she has unwittingly found a supernatural treasure from her most recent hunt. Two mysterious people are looking for the young sorceress and her self-proclaimed guide so they can steal this power object for nefarious purposes. With these two strangers ready for an epic battle against good, it becomes apparent that the balance of good and evil rests on them – whether or not they will succeed in protecting it from those who seek darkness.
13: Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress is an anime series by Wit Studio, broadcast for 12 episodes on Fuji TV’s Noitamina programming block from April to June 2016. The world is in the midst of the industrial revolution when hideous creatures arise from a mystery virus, ripping through human flesh to satisfy their insatiable needs. The only way to take the life of these Kabane entities is to shatter their steel-coated hearts.
However, if one of these monsters bites the sufferer, the person is doomed to a destiny worse than death since they will rise again as one of them who can’t feel anything anymore; all gone are thoughts about what tomorrow could bring or what it was like before this plague occurred – all that matters now are living with everything you have until your time comes again and you end up just like them.
Only those fortresses with the most strong defenses have succeeded in surviving after this cataclysmic event. On the island of Hinomoto, mankind has erected a massive barrier to ward off Kabane for good measure. The only entry point into these large castle-like structures are highly mechanized trains run by people like Ikoma.
Having been made aware of the recent attacks on neighbouring kingdoms, Ikoma waits anxiously for his opportunity to take action – while working hard at designing an invincible fighting machine. One night however, he is rudely awakened from what would’ve been his first peaceful sleep when Kabane invade and attack his village…
14: Chaika: The Coffin Princess
Chaika: The Coffin Princess is a light novel series written by Ichiro Sakaki and illustrated by Namaniku ATK. A recent anime adaptation of Chaika aired on April 9, 2014 to June 25, 2014. For 500 years, Arthur Gaz has been the Taboo Emperor – ruling with an iron fist over his empire while experimenting upon his own people. The Eight Heroes had finally put an end to him five years ago in the great battle for power between Gaz’s empire and the Six Nations Alliance.
After many years of fighting in wars, Tooru Acura was seeking a way to live out his life peacefully with no worries. He was unsuccessful when applying for jobs outside his old profession – one that allowed him use all of the skills he had honed over the years. It was then when Chaika Trabant came along and offered him a job within her own company – one which required someone who would stand up for what they believed in no matter what.
Alongside Chaika’s adopted sister Akari and Albéric Gillete from the Kleeman Agency are sent out to capture the Emperor Gaz’s daughter: Chaika herself! Despite being ordered by their superiors to terminate this mission at all costs, Tooru decides to protect her instead; because even if it meant forfeiting his home country for good, she will always be worth it if it means protecting her life first.
15: Landreaall OVA
Siscon; Fears power; Son of the renowned Commander Luccafort; Son of a general; Wether-crown: Fourth in line for succession: DX Luccafort continues to receive titles, honors, expectations, admiration, and jealousy. However what he truly wanted was Marion’s hand in marriage– or so it seems. It had been said that the usually sunny boy became dark and brooding from the start of his training as soon as she rejected him.
16: Nanbaka
Nanbaka is a manga series written and illustrated by Shō Futamata. An anime series adaptation by Satelight aired between October 5, 2016, and March 22, 2017. As the second most prestigious prison in the country – it houses some of the smartest offenders in history who would successfully escape from lesser institutions without fail. Juugo – an expert locksmith who has been imprisoned for most of his life; Uno – an exceptionally talented gambler with an uncanny sixth sense; Rock – one of only seven people to have escaped from Nanba so far . . .
Nico – an otaku whose body reacts weirdly to materials. And Rock, a bruiser with a penchant for eating. These two convicts’ every day hijinks usually create problems for the building administrator, Hajime Sugoroku, who desperately tries to keep them from escaping Nanba. No prison life is perfect but it’s not so bad in Nanba either – from three square meals a day to sports festivals – and it’s the closest these two have to family (a place they can call home).
17: Kekkai Sensen (Blood Blockade Battlefront)
The creator of this work, Yasuhiro Nightow, published a one-shot chapter in Shueisha’s shōnen manga magazine Jump Square in May 2008. This led to the creation of an indirect sequel; Blood Blockade Battlefront: Back 2 Back which was serialized in Jump SQ.Crown starting from July 2015 to January 2018. A 12-episode anime TV show was created by Bones and aired from April until October 2015. A second season is set to air starting at October 2017 and will conclude at December 2017.
Supersonic monkeys, vampires, talking fishmen and other supernatural monsters coexisting with humans have been a part of the nether regionsalem’s Lot, once known as New York City, for quite some time. When a portal between Earth and the Beyond opened three years ago, it locked both New Yorkers and animals from the other dimension in an impenetrable bubble and compelled them to coexist. A covert organization called Libra was formed out of eccentrics who were charged with maintaining order in this city while also making sure that no outside chaos seeped into what little peace they had managed to gain.
Leonardo Watch lived a simple life taking photography as a hobby, until he had the misfortune of losing his sister’s eyes to get the All-seeing Eyes of the Gods. Traveling to the nether regionsalem’s Lot, Leo intended only to learn more about this new power – but what he found was much different than what he expected. When fate intervenes and grants him otherworldly abilities like never before seen on Earth, Leonardo realizes that there is no such thing as an ordinary day in this crazy place with these similarly bizarre people…
18: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is a light novel series written by Rifujin na Magonote. A manga adaptation written by Yuka Fujikawa began serialization in the June 2014 issue of Monthly Comic Flapper. Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the tankōbon volumes of the manga for localization in North America. An anime television series adaptation aired from January to December 2021.
Despite being tormented, scorned, and oppressed his entire life, a 34-year-old shut-in dared to attempt something heroic—only to meet a tragic end but instead meets an unexpected turn of events where he awakens in another universe as Rudeus Greyrat; continuing his existence as a new born baby due to having been reborn with loving parents in this new world.
Rudeus, after maintaining his memories and skills from his previous life, quickly learned to live in this new world. Already having the mindset of an adult, he started demonstrating knowledge beyond expectation which was assisted by a magic user named Roxy Migurdia. Though he picked up swordplay from his father’s instructions, it didn’t take long for him to become friends with Sylphiette – a girl who became one of his closest companions almost instantaneously.
As my chance at living starts anew, I try my best to make the most of the newfound freedom and over come my horrid past. And maybe someday I’ll find what eludes me in this life: love. Alright now for our 18 (hopefully) great anime recommendations just like Sabikui Bisco. Hope you enjoyed them – especially if you’re looking for something new to watch or just need a reminder that sometimes there are good things going on out there instead of just bad ones. Anyway, thanks so much for taking the time to read all of this; we’re very grateful.
