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Anime like Space Brothers

If you enjoyed Space Brothers, 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 Futatsu no SpicaTwin SpicaTV · 2003 · 20 ep. · Group TacIn common: astronomy · childhood promise · science-fiction · drama · school7.59/10
  2. 2Poster for Tunshi Xingkong 4th SeasonSwallowed Star 4th SeasonONA · 2023 · 175 ep. · Hangzhou Xuanji Keji Xinxijishu Youxiangongsi / Sparkly Key Animation StudioIn common: space · science-fiction · sci fi · adventure8.44/10
  3. 3Poster for Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Seiran 1Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Second 1Movie · 2019 · Production I.g.In common: space · science-fiction · sci fi · adventure · drama8.11/10
  4. 4Poster for Ginga Tokkyuu Milky☆SubwayMilky Subway: The Galactic Limited ExpressTV · 2025 · 12 ep. · Shin-Ei AnimationIn common: outer space · space · sci fi · adventure · comedy7.90/10
  5. 5Poster for Shin Kidou Senki Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Tokubetsu-henMobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Special EditionMovie · 1998 · SunriseIn common: outer space · space · science-fiction · drama · military7.65/10
  6. 6Poster for Aria the BenedizioneAria the BenedizioneMovie · 2021 · J.c. Staff / J.c.staffIn common: slice of life drama · space · sci fi · drama · school7.80/10
  7. 7Poster for Seikai no SenkiBanner of the StarsTV · 2000 · 13 ep. · SunriseIn common: outer space · space · science-fiction · drama · military7.76/10
  8. 8Poster for I Byeol-e Pil-yohanLost in StarlightONA · 2025 · 1 ep. · Climax Studio / Red Dog Culture HouseIn common: astronomy · space · science-fiction · adventure · drama7.85/10
  9. 9Poster for Kidou Senshi GundamMobile Suit GundamTV · 1979 · 43 ep. · SunriseIn common: outer space · aviation · angst · drama · military7.56/10
  10. 10Poster for Yuan Shen HaojieYuan Shen HaojieONA · 2021 · 52 ep.In common: staff missing · science-fiction · sci fi7.71/10
  11. 11The Girl Who Leapt Through TimeMovie · 2006 · MadhouseIn common: baseball · science-fiction · sci fi · adventure · comedy8.16/10
  12. 12Space Adventure CobraTV · 1982 · 31 ep. · Tms Entertainment / Tokyo Movie ShinshaIn common: outer space · baseball · sci fi · adventure · comedy7.57/10
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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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