Anime like Tokyo ESP

Ga-Rei-Zero

Also known as Ga-Rei-Zero.

Studio: AIC Spirits , Funimation , Asread
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Supernatural , Thriller

An elite squadron trained to combat supernatural forces is called in to investigate reports of invisible monsters terrorizing Tokyo, but their mission is complicated by the interference of a rogue exorcist. When the mysterious female slaughters the overmatched attack force, her former comrades are ordered to lock down the crime scene—and forever silence their old friend.



Note: This series is a prequel to the manga series, Ga-Rei.

Tags: Urban Fantasy , Tragedy , Female Protagonist , Swordplay , Gore , Super Power , Disability , LGBTQ+ Themes , Work , Zombie , Shounen , Achronological Order , Nudity , CGI

Toaru Kagaku no Railgun

Also known as A Certain Scientific Railgun.

Studio: J.C.STAFF , NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan , Funimation , Movic , AT-X , ASCII Media Works , Project Railgun
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Fantasy , Sci-Fi

Academy City is a highly developed place in terms of technology. It is said to be 20 to 30 years ahead of the rest of the world, and 80% of its 2.3 million residents are students. The focus of studies here is directed towards esper powers. Misaka Mikoto, one of the top level espers in town, shares a room with Kuroko Shirai, another high level esper who is a member of Judgement, a law enforcing agency composed of students. Both attend Tokiwadai, a private school reserved for the high-leveled and the rich. Kuroko's partner at Judgement, Kazari Uiharu, is a low level esper who studies at Sakugawa middle school. Her best friend and classmate there is Ruiko Saten, a level zero, one who has no esper powers. Together, the four encounter several adventures in the exciting scientific town.



Tags: Super Power , Urban , Primarily Female Cast , Tomboy , Urban Fantasy , Female Protagonist , Boarding School , Gyaru , Superhero , Slapstick , Ojou-sama , Robots , Bisexual , School , Ensemble Cast , Artificial Intelligence , Shounen , Tsundere , Kaiju , Heterosexual , Police , Gangs , Orphan , Super Robot , Crossdressing , Maids

Boku no Hero Academia

Also known as My Hero Academia.

Studio: bones , Dentsu , Mainichi Broadcasting System , Toho , Movic
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy

What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested extraordinary superpowers called “Quirks” at age four? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Becoming a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? U.A. High's Hero Program of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless?

Middle school student Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn't got an ounce of power in him. With no chance of ever getting into the prestigious U.A. High School for budding heroes, his life is looking more and more like a dead end. Then an encounter with All Might, the greatest hero of them all gives him a chance to change his destiny…



Tags: Super Power , Superhero , Shounen , Primarily Teen Cast , Male Protagonist , School , Urban Fantasy , Ensemble Cast , Coming of Age , Bullying , Cultivation , Primarily Male Cast , Prison , Yuri

Zettai Karen Children: THE UNLIMITED - Hyoubu Kyousuke

Also known as Unlimited Psychic Squad.

Studio: Manglobe , UNLIMITED Partners
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Sci-Fi

You don’t have to be psychic to know that Hyoubu Kyousuke is trouble waiting to happen, but having psychic powers of your own may be your only chance if you want to stand against him. One of the most powerful espers on the planet, Hyoubu's incredible range of abilities extends as far as controlling his own aging process, and the potential strength of all his talents combined is so terrifying that he wears a device that limits their use except in cases of extreme emergency. The time is coming, however, when Hyoubu will need to unleash everything he has. Because sometimes it takes a villain to do what heroes can’t, and as the leader of the secret organization PANDRA, Hyoubu's dedicated his life to fighting those who would entrap, enslave, or kill anyone with psychic powers. Now PANDRA itself is in danger and, to combat that deadly threat, the gloves and limiter are coming off!



Tags: Super Power , Anti-Hero , Espionage , Mafia , Revenge , Fugitive , Found Family , Male Protagonist , Henshin , Ships

Hamatora THE ANIMATION

Also known as Hamatora.

Studio: NAZ , DIVE II Entertainment , Madman Entertainment , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Mystery

"Minimum" - a special inborn power found in a limited number of human beings, known as "minimum holders." In Yokohama, the detective team Hamatora, formed by two minimum holders named Nice and Murasaki, comes across information connected to a serial killer being pursued by their old friend Art. It turns out all the victims are minimum holders like them. Unwillingly at first, the two detectives become involved in the investigation.



Tags: Super Power , Male Protagonist , Urban Fantasy , Detective , Crime , Kuudere , Slapstick , Episodic , Gore