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If you enjoyed Aria the Origination, these 12 highly rated shows share its themes and story elements. Each pick says what it has in common, so you can choose by what you liked most. Other seasons of the same franchise are left out.

  1. 1Poster for Tunshi Xingkong 4th SeasonSwallowed Star 4th SeasonONA · 2023 · 175 ep. · Hangzhou Xuanji Keji Xinxijishu Youxiangongsi / Sparkly Key Animation StudioIn common: sci fi · science fiction · sci-fi · fantasy · sci-fi8.44/10
  2. 2Poster for Uchuu Kyoudai: Number ZeroSpace Brothers: Number ZeroMovie · 2014 · A-1 PicturesIn common: sci fi · science fiction · sci-fi · comedy · drama7.51/10
  3. 3Poster for Futatsu no SpicaTwin SpicaTV · 2003 · 20 ep. · Group TacIn common: sci fi · science fiction · sci-fi · drama · fantasy7.59/10
  4. 4Poster for Kidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans 2nd SeasonMobile Suit Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans 2nd SeasonTV · 2016 · 25 ep. · SunriseIn common: other planet · friendship · drama · drama · sci-fi8.08/10
  5. 5Poster for Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Seiran 1Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Second 1Movie · 2019 · Production I.g.In common: sci fi · science fiction · sci-fi · drama · sci-fi8.11/10
  6. 6Poster for Ginga Tokkyuu Milky☆SubwayMilky Subway: The Galactic Limited ExpressTV · 2025 · 12 ep. · Shin-Ei AnimationIn common: sci fi · science fiction · sci-fi · comedy · sci-fi7.90/10
  7. 7Poster for Momo e no TegamiA Letter to MomoMovie · 2012 · Production I.g.In common: magical realism · ocean · island · comedy · drama7.62/10
  8. 8Poster for BarakamonBarakamonTV · 2014 · 12 ep. · Kinema CitrusIn common: ocean · island · iyashi-kei · comedy · slice of life8.22/10
  9. 9Poster for Non Non Biyori RepeatNon Non Biyori RepeatTV · 2015 · 12 ep. · Silver Link.In common: iyashi-kei · predominantly female cast · character driven · comedy · school8.12/10
  10. 10Poster for Apocalypse HotelApocalypse HotelTV · 2025 · 12 ep. · Cygamespictures / CypicIn common: heart-warming · anthropomorphism · friendship · comedy · drama7.91/10
  11. 11Poster for Seikai no SenkiBanner of the StarsTV · 2000 · 13 ep. · SunriseIn common: sci fi · science fiction · sci-fi · drama · sci-fi7.76/10
  12. 12Poster for TrigunTrigunTV · 1998 · 26 ep. · MadhouseIn common: other planet · comedy · drama · comedy · drama8.15/10
Still catching up on Aria The Animation?Every season, film and OVA in release order.
Aria The Animation watch order
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How we pick: titles are matched on shared story tags and genres from anime-offline-database (ODbL 1.0), weighted toward distinctive themes, and only shows scoring 7.5/10 or higher are included. Generated 2026-11-15.

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