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If you enjoyed Tonari no Totoro, 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 Natsume Yuujinchou RokuNatsume's Book of Friends Season 6TV · 2017 · 11 ep. · ShukaIn common: mono no aware · japanese mythology · countryside · comedy · drama8.47/10
  2. 2Poster for Hanhua Riji 3rd SeasonGod Troubles Me 3rd SeasonONA · 2022 · 12 ep. · L2 Studio / L² Studio / L²studioIn common: non-human protagonists · gods · contemporary fantasy · comedy · fantasy7.58/10
  3. 3Poster for Hotarubi no Mori eHotarubi no Mori eMovie · 2011 · Brain's BaseIn common: japanese mythology · countryside · iyashikei · drama · fantasy8.27/10
  4. 4Poster for Momo e no TegamiA Letter to MomoMovie · 2012 · Production I.g.In common: japanese mythology · countryside · friendship · comedy · drama7.62/10
  5. 5Poster for Ansatsu Kyoushitsu: Kagaijugyou-henAssassination Classroom 2nd Season: Kagaijugyou-henONA · 2016 · 8 ep. · LercheIn common: non-human protagonists · school life · school · comedy · supernatural7.71/10
  6. 6Poster for Kaguya-hime no MonogatariThe Tale of The Princess KaguyaMovie · 2013 · Studio GhibliIn common: mono no aware · japanese mythology · gods · drama · fantasy8.08/10
  7. 7Poster for Uchouten Kazoku 2The Eccentric Family 2TV · 2017 · 12 ep. · P.a. Works / P.a.worksIn common: japanese mythology · non-human protagonists · contemporary fantasy · comedy · drama7.95/10
  8. 8Poster for Saint☆Oniisan (Movie)Saint Young Men MovieMovie · 2013 · A-1 PicturesIn common: non-human protagonists · gods · iyashikei · comedy · fantasy7.53/10
  9. 9Poster for Mushishi Zoku Shou 2nd SeasonMushishi Zoku Shou 2nd SeasonTV · 2014 · 10 ep. · Animation Studio Artland / ArtlandIn common: mono no aware · japanese mythology · countryside · adventure · drama8.61/10
  10. 10Poster for Shiguang Zhaoxiangguan de RichangLINK CLICK: The Daily Life in LightimeONA · 2021 · 18 ep. · Dongguanshi Lan Ying Hua Donghua Zhizuo Youxiangongsi / Kung Fu Frog Animation / Lan StudioIn common: iyashikei · slapstick · contemporary fantasy · comedy · fantasy7.52/10
  11. 11Poster for Summer GhostSummer GhostMovie · 2021 · Flat StudioIn common: contemporary fantasy · slice of life · school · drama · fantasy7.84/10
  12. 12Poster for Flying WitchFlying WitchTV · 2016 · 12 ep. · J.c. Staff / J.c.staffIn common: countryside · iyashikei · contemporary fantasy · comedy · fantasy7.58/10
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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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