Netflix’sKPop Demon Huntersis a breath of fresh air among a sea of unoriginal live-action remakes and recycled sequel stories. With stunning character designs, immensely talented voice actors, genius story development, and an unbelievably catchy soundtrack, it is inevitable for fans to wish for more from the Huntr/x universe.
KPop Demon Huntershas been breaking recordssince its release on June 16, 2025. Not only is its original soundtrack the highest-charting soundtrack of 2025, butKPop Demon Huntersis Netflix’s most-watched animated film of all time, proving that imaginative, culturally embedded stories will always come out on top.
Netflix hasn’t fully confirmed thepossibility of aKPop Demon Hunterssequelfilm. However, Sony is reportedly in talks with directors Maggie King and Chris Appelhans about potentially bringing the Hunt/x back once again. While audiences await Rumi, Zoey, and Mira’s return,there is a plethora of K-dramas, anime, and live-action series that can help to fill the void.
10Demon Slayer
Perhaps the most obvious replacement forKPop Demon Huntersis the anime seriesDemon Slayer.Based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotouge,Demon Slayerfollows Tanjiro, a young boy whose family is brutally murdered by demons. To save his only remaining family member, Nezuko, who has been transformed into a demon, Tanjiro sets out to join the Demon Slayer Corps.
Demon Slayeris currently available on Crunchyroll, and the first film of its newest trilogy is set to release on June 28, 2025.Demon Slayer’sstunning animation style sets it apart from other anime, butwhat makes it the perfect replacement forKPop Demon Huntersis its dedication to bringing creatures from the Shinto religion and Japanese folklore to life.
9Hazbin Hotel
Created by American YouTuber Vivienne Medrano, aka VivziePop,Hazbin Hotelwas one of Amazon Prime’s most popular animated shows. As of January 2024, the adult-animated musical boasted the largest global debut for a new animated series on Amazon Prime. Its original soundtrack was also nominated for Top Soundtrack at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards.
Hazbin Hotelis the perfect series forKPop Demon Hunters’adult audience.It revolves around the princess of Hell, Charlie Morningstar, who believes that sinners can be redeemed. Eventually, she uncovers an extermination conspiracy involving Heaven’s angels. With a killer cast,including Broadway sensation Jeremy Jordan,Hazbin Hotelis hilariously raunchywith a truly memorable soundtrack.
8K-Pop Idols
KPop Demon Huntersintroduced the Korean pop music industry to a whole new audience. The fictional K-Pop girl group, Huntr/x, even broke real-life K-Pop records, matching Blackpink’s record as the highest-charting female K-Pop group on US Spotify. Rumors of a Huntr/x world tour have also been circulating, which would bring Rumi, Zoey, and Mira to various stadiums across the world.
For brand-new and veteran K-pop fans alike, Apple TV’sK-Pop Idolsdocumentary series is the audience’s perfect window into the industry.Featuring idols Jessi, Blackswan, and Cravity,K-Pop Idolspulls back the curtain of the world’s most glamorous industry,giving viewers an idea of just how much dedication, sacrifice, and raw talent being a real-life K-Pop legend takes.
7Business Proposal
Fans new to Korean entertainment may not have caughtKPop Demon Hunters’best Easter egg.When Rumi first locks eyes with Jinu, “Love Maybe” by MeloMance begins to play. While it may seem insignificant, K-drama fans immediately recognized this song as the theme of one of the 2020s most popular Korean romance series,Business Proposal.
Business Proposalfollows Ha-ri, who, in disguise as her friend, shows up on a blind date to try to get rid of the prospective suitor. However, things quickly go south when the mysterious date turns out to be Ha-ri’s CEO. Considered one of thebest K-dramas of all time,BusinessProposal is funny, heart-warming, and charmingly romantic.
6My Demon
My Demonis a 16-episode K-drama currently streaming on Netflix, making it a perfectly bingeable replacement forKPop Demon Hunters.Although Jinu and Rumi’s ending was disappointing for some, the few romantic moments they shared were enough to keep audiences hooked. WhileJinu and Rumi’s relationshipmight be out of the picture,My Demoncan fill the void.
My Demonfollows Do Do-hee, a confident young heiress of a conglomerate, and Jeong Gu-won, a cold and carefree demon. When Jeong Gu-won loses his powers, the two enter into a contract marriage, agreeing to help one another. However, their business-deal-marriage soon turns into something more romantic, despite the apparent dangers that will undoubtedly arise from their relationship.
5Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld
Produced by Netflix Animation and Titmouse, Inc.,Jentry Chau vs. The Underworldis another example of cross-cultural representation in an animated series.Aside from the beautiful production design,Jentry Chau vs. The Underworldalso has an exceptionally talented, star-studded cast of various Chinese American actors, including Lori Tan Chinn, Ali Wong, and Jimmy O. Yang.
Jentry Chau is a Chinese American teen who attended a boarding school in Seoul, South Korea, but has recently moved back to her hometown in the Texas suburbs. Up until this point, Jentry has significantly suppressed her mystical abilities, but on her 16th birthday, she learns that an evil demon king is hunting them down in hopes of stealing them.
4Buffy the Vampire Slayer
The WB’sBuffy the VampireTV series premiered on June 28, 2025, and aired for a total of seven seasons. Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar,Buffy the Vampire Slayersurrounds the eponymous vampire assassin with a group of demon butt-kickers. The charm, skill, and friendship of Buffy’s Scooby Gang are highly reminiscent of the Huntr/x.
Buffy the Vampire Slayerfollows Buffy, a young woman chosen out of a long line of Slayers to uphold their lifelong mission: hunt and destroy vampires. Buffy is also joined in the fight against evil by her closest friends. Together, they protect their hometown of Sunnydale, which just happens to sit atop a gateway to the realm of demons.
3Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
Based on the graphic novels by Lee O’Malley,Scott Pilgrim Takes Offis a Netflix animated series that follows Romona Flowers, unlike the 2010 feature film, which starred the titular character. AlthoughScott Pilgrim Takes Offis not a musical in the traditional sense, its killer soundtrack and musical elements are integral to the story, much likeKPop Demon Hunters.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Offis a reinventionof the first graphic novel series and smash-hit movie.While attempting to defeat each of Romona’s seven evil exes, Scott loses the battle and is seemingly dead. After Scott disappears, the trajectory of Romona’s life, and that of those around her, drastically changes, sending her on a mission to bring him back.
2Carole & Tuesday
Produced in celebration of Studio Bones’ 20th anniversary,Carole & Tuesdayis a groundbreaking musical anime with stunning visuals and an even better soundtrack. One of the most interesting things aboutCarole & Tuesdayis that it takes place in the same universe as the anime sensation,Cowboy Bebop,according to the series creator, Shinichiro Watanabe.
LikeKPop Demon Hunters,Carole & Tuesdayis a heart-warming story about the beauty of friendship and music.Set on the planet Mars,Carole & Tuesdayfollows two young girls from different worlds who form a singer-songwriter duo.Carole & Tuesday’sotherworldly setting and overarching themes of friendship make it the perfect series for fans ofKPop Demon Hunters.
1Arcane
Set in theLeague of Legendsuniverse, Arcaneis one of Netflix’s most iconic animated series of all time. Thanks to its outstanding worldbuilding, voice acting, story development, and production design,Arcanebecame Netflix’s highest-rated series only a week after its premiere. In addition,Arcanebecame the first streaming series to win a Primetime Emmy.
Amid the brutal war between twin cities Piltover and Zaun, sisters Vi and Jinx find themselves on opposite sides of the fight. Complete with magical technologies and epic battle scenes,KPop Demon Huntersfans will no doubt findArcanea goldmine for entertainment. AlthoughKPop Demon Huntersis relatively light-hearted,Arcane’smessages cut deep and have a lasting impact.
