Anime like Otogi-juushi Akazukin

Made in Abyss

Also known as Made in Abyss.

Studio: Kinema Citrus , Media Factory , AT-X , Sony Music Communications , Sentai Filmworks , Cygames
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Horror , Mystery , Sci-Fi

The "Abyss" is the last unexplored place in the world. Strange and wonderful creatures roam within, and it is full of precious relics that present humans can't recreate. Those that dare to explore the depths are known as "Cave Raiders." An orphan girl named Riko lives on the rim. Her dream is to become a Cave Raider like her mother and solve the mysteries of the cave system. One day, Riko starts exploring the caves and discovers a robot who resembles a human boy.



Note: The last episode aired with a runtime of ~48 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.

Tags: Survival , Primarily Child Cast , Environmental , Travel , Chibi , Body Horror , Tragedy , Philosophy , Lost Civilization , Outdoor , Dungeon , Seinen , Female Protagonist , Gore , Amnesia , Cosmic Horror , Robots , Male Protagonist , Steampunk , Curses , Anthropomorphism , Orphan , Food , Tanned Skin , Agender , Religion , Femboy , Rehabilitation , Crossdressing , Maids , Dissociative Identities , School , Time Manipulation , Amputation

Akazukin Chacha

Also known as Red Riding Hood Chacha.

Studio: NAS , Studio Gallop
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Romance

Chacha is a cheerful girl who spends most of her days practicing magic under her teacher Seravi, hoping to become as skilled as he is. Though Chacha is enthusiastic, her tendency to make unfortunate puns out of her magic chants leaves her teacher wondering if she is ready for magic school. Deciding that there is no better time, Seravi gifts Chacha the Princess Medallion, allowing her to transform into a magical princess capable of defeating even the fiercest opponents. Together with her best friends Riiya, a werewolf boy, and Shiine, an apprentice of Seravi's old rival, Dorothy, Chacha sets out to defend the world from sinister forces. However, between the Great Evil Lord plotting against them, Riiya and Shiine's rivalry to win Chacha's affection, as well as Seravi and Dorothy's complicated relationship, Chacha struggles to find balance between fighting evil forces and mending relationships in her everyday life. Though obstacles continue to come her way, Chacha is determined to overcome any problem she faces with love, courage, and hope by her side.



Tags: Magic , Primarily Child Cast , Shoujo , Slapstick , Female Protagonist , Witch , Found Family , Mermaid , Henshin , Werewolf

Puchi Puri * Yuushi

Also known as Petite Princess Yucie.

Studio: Gainax , AIC
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Fantasy , Romance , Slice of Life

Seventeen-year-old Yucie can never be taken seriously. How can she, when she's been cursed to be trapped in a ten-year-old's body? Bright, cheerful and optimistic, Yucie has never let her curse get in the way of living a happy life. Her life is about to change forever when she becomes a candidate to become the Platina Princess, an honor which will allow her ultimate wish to be granted! Then she finds out that she is one of many candidates, and the competition is intense!



Tags: Magic , Primarily Female Cast , Female Protagonist , School , Found Family , Work , Adoption , Curses , Ensemble Cast , Coming of Age , Angels , Royal Affairs , Fairy , Butler , Episodic , Ojou-sama , Swordplay , Henshin , Slapstick , Tomboy , Kuudere , Unrequited Love , Heterosexual , Tsundere , Matriarchy , Demons , Tanned Skin , Dragons , Ghost , Robots , Anthropomorphism , Shapeshifting , Lost Civilization , Arranged Marriage , Fugitive , Urban Fantasy , Mermaid

Di Gi Charat

Also known as Di Gi Charat.

Studio: MADHOUSE , Broccoli , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

Di Gi Charat is a series of shorts created as advertisements for "Digital Gamers", a store in Akihabara. The series follows Dejiko, princess of Di Gi Charat planet, and her companions, Puchiko and Gema, as well as Dejiko's rival, Rabi~en~Rose through daily ordeals they encounter while working at Gamers.
Princess Di Gi Charat came from the planet Di Gi Charat given only a cat cap and an outfit to disguise herself. Unfortunately she came with no money, only her guardian Gema and friend Petite Charat. Luckily the three stumbled upon a manager of the store Gamers, who offered them a home if they worked at the store. However Di Gi Charat is a selfish young girl who wishes of becoming a star.



Tags: Surreal Comedy , Chibi , Aliens , Work , Nekomimi , Primarily Female Cast , Female Protagonist , Episodic , Urban , Kemonomimi , Advertisement , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Henshin , American Football , Kaiju , Kuudere

Yume no Crayon Oukoku

Also known as Crayon Kingdom of Dreams.

Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo

The civilians of the Crayon Kingdom have always view their Princess Silver as a twelve-year old girl with a beautiful smile. However, unknown to them, the princess has 12 bad habits. This has created much distress to the Chameleon Prime Minister and the Crayon ministers for it would be embarassing if this gets out. One day, a party was held to celebrate Princess Silver's twelvth birthday. The princess was trying to seek her Prince Charming that she forgot to take notice of her bad habits. One of the boys at the party was so angry that he changed Silver's parents, the King and Queen, into stone. In order to break the curse and save her parents, Silver decided to set on a journey to locate the boy. Together with her companions, Silver begins her adventure.

Tags: Female Protagonist , War , Politics , Magic , Animals

Fushigi Mahou Fun Fun Pharmacy

Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Slice of Life , Supernatural

In a small town, there is a small pharmacy called Fun Fun Pharmacy. Popuri, a girl who recently moved in downtown, discovers this pharmacy and meets Miss Fukiko, who is actually a witch. Miss Fukiko gives Popuri a mysterious bottle that can create magic spirits.

Tags: Kids , Magic , Witch , Primarily Child Cast , Medicine , Female Protagonist , Episodic , Rural , Time Manipulation , Aliens , Dragons , Mermaid , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Iyashikei

Magical Canan

Also known as Magical Kanan.

Studio: AIC A.S.T.A. , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Supernatural

Based on the erotic game by Terios.

Five dangerous "seeds" have been stolen from their vault in the world of Evergreen and taken to Earth. Natsuki, an agent of the Queen, has been sent to retrieve them. However, he cannot do this alone and enlists the aid of Chihaya, a middle school student, who is "the only one" who can help him. With his aid she transforms into Magical Warrior Carmine in order to save the humans possessed by the seeds. Questions abound though, such as why Chihaya's mother appears to know all about this secret activity, why Chihaya remembers her father who reportedly died before her birth, and why she dreams of Evergreen, which she has never seen.



Tags: Magic , Henshin , School , Female Protagonist , Shapeshifting , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Kuudere

Cardcaptor Sakura

Also known as Cardcaptor Sakura.

Studio: MADHOUSE , NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan , NHK , Kodansha , Sogo Vision , YTV , NHK Enterprises , NIS America Inc.
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Mahou Shoujo , Romance

One day, Kinomoto Sakura, a 4th grader stumbles upon the mysterious book of Clow. Upon opening it and reading the name of The Windy aloud, Sakura scatters the cards to the winds. Sakura is elected and appointed by Keroberos, Guardian of the Cards to capture the remaining cards. With her friend Tomoyo and rival Syaoran, Sakura begins an adventure that will forever change her.

Tags: Magic , Shoujo , Female Protagonist , Urban Fantasy , Primarily Child Cast , Coming of Age , Episodic , Family Life , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Henshin , School , Dissociative Identities , Reincarnation , LGBTQ+ Themes , Love Triangle , Fashion , Heterosexual , Bisexual , Age Gap , Tsundere , Agender , Martial Arts , Boys' Love , Unrequited Love , Fairy , Kaiju , Amnesia , Time Manipulation , Time Skip , Transgender