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Anime like Bakemono no Ko

If you enjoyed Bakemono no Ko, 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. 1Fairy TailTV · 2009 · 175 ep. · A-1 Pictures / SatelightIn common: beastman · adoption · boy meets girl · action · adventure7.75/10
  2. 2Poster for Nakitai Watashi wa Neko wo KaburuA Whisker AwayONA · 2020 · 1 ep. · Studio ColoridoIn common: divorce · beastman · isekai · adventure · drama7.54/10
  3. 3The Vision of EscaFlowneTV · 1996 · 26 ep. · SunriseIn common: estranged family · beastman · boy meets girl · action · adventure7.72/10
  4. 4Poster for Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 6 - Road to NinjaNaruto Shippuden Movie 6: Road to NinjaMovie · 2012 · PierrotIn common: family · fantasy world · isekai · action · adventure7.67/10
  5. 5Poster for Niehime to Kemono no OuSacrificial Princess and the King of BeastsTV · 2023 · 24 ep. · J.c. Staff / J.c.staffIn common: estranged family · anthropomorphic · beastman · action · adventure7.75/10
  6. 6Poster for Neko no OngaeshiThe Cat ReturnsMovie · 2002 · Studio GhibliIn common: anthropomorphic · beastman · body horror · adventure · comedy7.71/10
  7. 7Poster for Dragon Ball DaimaDragon Ball DaimaTV · 2024 · 20 ep. · Toei AnimationIn common: emotions awaken superpowers · fantasy world · isekai · action · adventure7.52/10
  8. 8Poster for Kyousou Giga (TV)KyousougigaTV · 2013 · 10 ep. · Toei AnimationIn common: family · adoption · fantasy world · action · adventure7.56/10
  9. 9Poster for Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! Movie: Kurenai DensetsuKonoSuba – God’s blessing on this wonderful world! Movie: Legend of CrimsonMovie · 2019 · J.c. Staff / J.c.staffIn common: deity · awards · fantasy world · action · adventure8.41/10
  10. 10Poster for Natsume YuujinchouNatsume’s Book of FriendsTV · 2008 · 13 ep. · Brain's BaseIn common: estranged family · japanese mythology · deity · comedy · drama8.14/10
  11. 11Poster for Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon: Samishigariya no RyuuMiss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Movie: A lonely dragon wants to be lovedMovie · 2025 · Kyoto AnimationIn common: estranged family · family · beastman · action · comedy8.22/10
  12. 12Poster for Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of UnderworldSword Art Online: Alicization - War of UnderworldTV · 2019 · 12 ep. · A-1 PicturesIn common: awards · fantasy world · isekai · action · adventure7.78/10
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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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