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If you enjoyed The Tatami Galaxy, 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 OrangeOrangeTV · 2016 · 13 ep. · Telecom Animation Film / Tms EntertainmentIn common: in medias res · happy ending · engrish · drama · mystery7.55/10
  2. 2Poster for Ping Pong the AnimationPing Pong the AnimationTV · 2014 · 11 ep. · Tatsunoko ProductionIn common: noitamina · experimental animation · multi-anime projects · drama · psychological8.37/10
  3. 3Poster for ef: A Tale of Memories.ef: A Tale of Memories.TV · 2007 · 12 ep. · ShaftIn common: experimental animation · happy ending · engrish · drama · mystery7.93/10
  4. 4Welcome to Irabu's OfficeTV · 2009 · 11 ep. · Toei AnimationIn common: abstract · noitamina · experimental animation · comedy · drama7.68/10
  5. 5Poster for Seishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo MinaiRascal Does Not Dream of a Dear FriendMovie · 2026 · CloverworksIn common: college · coming of age · comedy · comedy · drama8.57/10
  6. 6Eden of The EastTV · 2009 · 11 ep. · Production I.g.In common: noitamina · college · multi-anime projects · comedy · drama7.89/10
  7. 7Poster for Mind GameMind GameMovie · 2004 · Studio 4°c / Studio4°cIn common: abstract · experimental animation · adult cast · comedy · drama7.63/10
  8. 8Poster for GankutsuouGankutsuou -The Count of Monte Cristo-TV · 2004 · 24 ep. · Gone-Zo / GonzoIn common: abstract · experimental animation · cross-dressing · drama · mystery8.06/10
  9. 9Poster for Steins;GateSteins;GateTV · 2011 · 24 ep. · White FoxIn common: happy ending · engrish · cross-dressing · comedy · drama8.89/10
  10. 10Poster for Zankyou no TerrorTerror in ResonanceTV · 2014 · 11 ep. · MAPPAIn common: noitamina · multi-anime projects · coming of age · drama · mystery7.99/10
  11. 11Poster for Sonny BoySonny BoyTV · 2021 · 12 ep. · MadhouseIn common: abstract · in medias res · coming of age · drama · mystery7.53/10
  12. 12Poster for Tasogare Otome x AmnesiaDusk Maiden of AmnesiaTV · 2012 · 12 ep. · Silver Link.In common: in medias res · dialogue driven · angst · comedy · drama7.74/10
Still catching up on The Tatami Galaxy?Every season, film and OVA in release order.
The Tatami Galaxy 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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