Anime like Nabari no Ou

Pandora Hearts

Studio: Xebec , Square Enix , NIS America Inc. , flying DOG , Media Factory , Movic , Pony Canyon Enterprise , Fuji Creative Corporation
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy , Supernatural

Oz Vessalius, heir to one of the duke houses, has just turned fifteen. His life is rich and carefree, darkened only by the constant absence of his father. At his coming-of-age ceremony, however, everything changes. For no reason that he can discern, he's cast into the prison known as the "Abyss", only to be saved by a "chain" known as Alice, the bloodstained black rabbit. It is unknown why was he cast into Abyss, how does Alice factor into it all, and what does the organization known as "Pandora" want with him.



Tags: Male Protagonist , Amnesia , Shounen , Fairy Tale , Twins , Reincarnation , Alternate Universe , Kuudere , Time Skip , Adoption

Vanitas no Carte

Also known as The Case Study of Vanitas.

Studio: bones , Aniplex , Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures , Square Enix , Contents Seed
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Mystery , Supernatural

It’s 19th-century Paris, and young vampire Noé hunts for the Book of Vanitas. Attacked by a vampire driven insane, a human intercedes, rescues Noé, and heals the sick creature. Commanding the book and calling himself Vanitas, this doctor tempts Noé with a mad crusade to “cure” the entire vampire race. Allying with one who wields arcane power so easily may be dangerous, but does he have a choice?



Tags: Vampire , Male Protagonist , Conspiracy , Foreign , Steampunk , Tragedy , Anti-Hero , Primarily Adult Cast , Heterosexual , Anachronism , Tsundere , Historical , Gore , Chibi , Tanned Skin , Religion , Shounen , Assassins , Surreal Comedy , Primarily Male Cast , Henshin , Coming of Age , Drugs , Adoption , LGBTQ+ Themes

Shinobi no Ittoki

Also known as Shinobi no Ittoki.

Studio: TROYCA , DMM pictures , TMS Entertainment , Toy's Factory , NetEase Games
Status: Finished
Genres: Action

Ittoki Sakuraba was an ordinary student, until his life was turned upside down! He finds out that he is the 19th heir of the famous Iga Ninjas. The Iga must try to defend what is theirs from the Koga, a rivaling clan seeking to end Ittoki’s life. Ittoki is left with no choice but to become a shinobi that’s strong enough to not only protect himself, but also his village. Now a student at Kokuten Ninja Academy, a high school specializing in shinobi techniques, Ittoki learns the way of the modern-day ninja, equipped with high-tech suits and gadgets. Together with students from other villages, Ittoki clashes with the Koga in an attempt to end the rivalry once and for all.



Tags: Ninja , Conspiracy , Revenge , Bullying , Espionage , Primarily Teen Cast , Primarily Adult Cast , Male Protagonist , War , Tragedy , Urban , Coming of Age , School , Time Skip , Parkour , Prison

Makai Ouji: devils and realist

Studio: Doga Kobo
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Fantasy , Mystery , Supernatural

The story revolves around William, an aristocratic family's progeny with rare intellect. One day, his uncle lost his possessions after his business failed. Fearing that his family's name has been tarnished, William returns home and searches with his family's butler for anything that can be converted into cash. A search of the premises yields an underground room left by an ancestor. In the room is a magical seal, and William unintentionally summons a devil. The summoned devil tells William his name Dantalion, and reveals that William is the designator who can choose the acting ruler of the demon world.



Tags: Demons , Josei , Primarily Male Cast , Foreign , Historical , School , Butler , Angels , Cute Boys Doing Cute Things , Gender Bending , Boys' Love

Kuroshitsuji

Also known as Black Butler.

Studio: Aniplex , A-1 Pictures , Square Enix , Yomiko Advertising , Mainichi Broadcasting System , Movic , Trinity Sound , Aniplex of America
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Fantasy , Mystery , Supernatural

In Victorian-era Europe, a young boy loses everything he once held near and dear to a vicious plot. In his moment of death, he strikes a deal with a demon: his soul, in exchange for revenge. Ciel Phantomhive is now the head of the Phantomhive corporation, handling all business affairs as well as the underground work for the Queen of England. His new partner is a demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis, whose powers as a butler is only surpassed by his strength as a demon.

The story follows the two along with their other servants, as they work to unravel the plot behind Ciel's parents' murder, and the horrendous tragedies that befell Ciel in the month directly after.

Tags: Butler , Crime , Tragedy , Demons , Revenge , Historical , Anti-Hero , Male Protagonist , Foreign , Gender Bending , Detective , Assassins , Mythology , Food , Kuudere , Transgender , Angels , Primarily Male Cast , Episodic , Shounen , Agender , Crossdressing , Ninja , Chibi , Ghost

NARUTO

Also known as Naruto.

Studio: Studio Pierrot , TV Tokyo , Aniplex , Viz Media , Shueisha , KSS , SME Visual Works , Rakuonsha
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Drama , Fantasy , Supernatural

Naruto Uzumaki, a hyperactive and knuckle-headed ninja, lives in Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf village. Moments prior to his birth, a huge demon known as the Kyuubi, the Nine-tailed Fox, attacked Konohagakure and wreaked havoc. In order to put an end to the Kyuubi's rampage, the leader of the village, the 4th Hokage, sacrificed his life and sealed the monstrous beast inside the newborn Naruto.

Shunned because of the presence of the Kyuubi inside him, Naruto struggles to find his place in the village. He strives to become the Hokage of Konohagakure, and he meets many friends and foes along the way.



Tags: Ninja , Shounen , Coming of Age , Male Protagonist , Found Family , Super Power , Cultivation , Revenge , Martial Arts , Orphan , Anachronism , Primarily Child Cast , Heterosexual , Ensemble Cast , Shapeshifting , Bullying , Kaiju , Slapstick , Estranged Family , Demons , Travel , School , Gender Bending , Unrequited Love , Assassins , Love Triangle

Kino no Tabi: Nanika wo Suru Tame ni -life goes on.-

Studio: A.C.G.T.
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy , Slice of Life

A prequel to the Kino no Tabi series, Kino is being trained by their teacher. They learn how to ride Hermes and become gifted with excellent marksmanship. However, their guilt revolving the real Kino is with them when they decide to set off on a journey. Shizou even directs them to Kino's real mother. All the while, Kino is becoming confused with their real identity.




Tags: Philosophy , Guns , Foreign , Motorcycles , Female Protagonist , Seinen , Agender

07-Ghost

Also known as 07-Ghost.

Studio: Studio DEEN , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy

Barsburg Empire's Military Academy is known for training elites who bring victory to the empire. Students of the academy freely utilize an ability called "Zaiphon" to fight, while the types of Zaiphon usable depends on the nature of the soldier.

Teito Klein, a student at the academy, is one of the most promising soldiers produced. Although ridiculed by everyone for being a sklave (German for slave) with no memories of his past, he is befriended by a fellow student called Mikage. While preparing for the final exam, Teito uncovers a dark secret related to his past. When an attempt to assassinate Ayanami, a high-ranking official who killed his father, fails, Teito is locked away awaiting punishment.

Only wanting the best for Teito, Mikage helps him escape. Teito ends up at the 7th District Church where he is taken in by the bishops. It is here that Teito attempts to evade the grasp of Ayanami and the Military, so he can rediscover his memories and learn why he is the person that can change the fate of the world.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Tags: Primarily Male Cast , Demons , Memory Manipulation , Reincarnation , Josei , Magic , Military , Nun , Religion

Kemono Jihen

Also known as Kemono Jihen.

Studio: Ajiado
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Mystery , Supernatural

Special detective Kohachi Inugami is sent to investigate a grisly phenomenon involving animal corpses near a remote mountain village. But after meeting a strange boy who agrees to help, he discovers cursed supernatural forces at work. Little by little, Inugami uncovers the truth behind the killings and the boy who may not even be human.



Tags: Monster Boy , Youkai , Primarily Child Cast , Male Protagonist , Demons , Urban Fantasy , Shounen , Kemonomimi , Femboy , Primarily Male Cast , Detective , Found Family , Body Horror , Monster Girl , Gore , Tsundere , Urban , Tragedy , Shapeshifting , Animals , Nekomimi , Vampire , Orphan , Love Triangle , Bullying

Karakuri no Kimi

Also known as Puppet Princess.

Studio: Media Blasters , Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions , Toho , TMS Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Fantasy , Horror , Supernatural

Princess Rangiku lost her entire family to Lord Karimata, who invaded her home seeking her father's life work, puppets with unique capabilities. As her duty, Rangiku sets out with three of her father's greatest puppet warriors to seek revenge. She can manipulate these to battle the strongest of warriors, however manipulating the puppets leaves her own self vulnerable to direct attacks, so she seeks a ninja warrior named Manajiri to aid and protect her in her quest.



Tags: Historical , Ninja , Gore , Body Horror