Anime like Yumeria

Hikari to Mizu no Daphne

Also known as Daphne in the Brilliant Blue.

Studio: J.C.STAFF , Genco , Lantis , Sentai Filmworks , Toshiba Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Mystery , Psychological , Sci-Fi

In the future, water has covered much of the Earth due to the effects of global warming. The orphaned Maia Mizuki, 15, just graduated from middle school and has already applied for employment in the elite paramilitary Ocean Agency, part of the futuristic world government. Only the best, most intelligent, and physically fit students are eligible for admission. Maia, the series' protagonist, is set to become one of the few.

But her ideal life quickly falls apart. To her disappointment, Maia unexpectedly fails her entrance exams. Making matters worse, she promptly gets evicted from her house, pick pocketed, taken hostage, then shot. She is "saved" by two women (Rena and Shizuka) that are part of an unorthodox help-for-hire organization called Nereids (inspired by the Greek mythological Nereids ). With nowhere to go, Maia joins up with Nereids, taking jobs from capturing wanted criminals to chasing stray cats, often with unexpected results. Gloria and Yu later join up with Nereids.

"Daphne" in the title refers to a subplot that starts midway into the series and eventually become important to Maia. "Brilliant Blue" refers to the fact that this is a world covered by water with almost no land. The world consists of vast oceans, a few islands, and floating cities.



Tags: Female Protagonist , Terrorism , Amnesia , Swimming , Primarily Female Cast , Police

Masou Gakuen HxH

Also known as Hybrid x Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia.

Studio: Production IMS
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Ecchi , Fantasy , Romance , Sci-Fi

Hida Kizuna possesses the HHG (Heart Hybrid Gear) ability, but it is not strong enough to make him particularly important. His older sister calls him to transfer to a strategic defense school, where many of the students (many of which are large-breasted girls) use their HHG abilities to fight invaders from another world while wearing extremely skimpy pilot outfits. Kizuna's fighting ability doesn't measure up, but his sister has another plan; getting the girls to have erotic experiences with Kizuna, so that it will allow them to replenish their energy or power-up. It looks like his new school life is going to be full of embarrassment!



Tags: Nudity , Female Harem , Male Protagonist , Heterosexual , School , Primarily Female Cast , Isekai , Achronological Order , Watersports , Estranged Family , LGBTQ+ Themes , Large Breasts

Simoun

Also known as Simoun.

Studio: Bandai Visual , Studio DEEN , Media Blasters , TV Tokyo Music
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Romance

In the peaceful theocracy of Simulicram, everyone is born female. At age 19, each maiden undergoes a special ceremony where she chooses her sex. However, only Pairs of maiden priestesses can synchronize with the ancient flying ships known as Simoun needed to defend Simulicram. These Pairs refrain from undergoing the ceremony as long as they wish to keep piloting their Simoun.

Aer is recruited to be a Simoun pilot after a terrifying attack by an enemy nation decimates the squadron known as Chor Tempest. To earn her wings she needs to find her way into the heart of Neviril, Regina of Chor Tempest. But Neviril's heart still belongs to her previous Pair, lost in the battle when she attempted a forbidden Simoun maneuver.



Tags: Coming of Age , Female Protagonist , Military , Religion , Transgender , Yuri , LGBTQ+ Themes , War , Philosophy , Isekai , Gender Bending , Aviation , Tragedy , Time Manipulation , Ensemble Cast , Primarily Female Cast , Steampunk , Gods , Alternate Universe , Love Triangle , CGI , Lost Civilization , Super Power , Magic , Incest , Time Skip

Brave Witches

Studio: SILVER LINK. , Glovision
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Ecchi , Sci-Fi

A Strike Witches spin-off, featuring the 502nd Joint Fighter Wing, the Brave Witches.

Tags: Aviation , Military , Magic , Urban Fantasy , Female Protagonist , Primarily Female Cast , Guns , War , Kemonomimi , Witch , Nudity , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Card Battle

Zettai Bouei Leviathan

Also known as Leviathan: The Last Defense.

Studio: GONZO , TV Tokyo , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Fantasy

The story is set in Aquafall, a fantasy world abound with water and greenery, and populated by dragons and fairies. Meteorites suddenly bring forth evil creatures that threaten all living things on the planet. The fairy Syrup assembles the Aquafall Defense Force, with three girls of the dragon clans as recruits. The story follows Syrup and the dragon girls Leviathan, Bahamut, and Jörmungandr as they work together to battle enemies and grow up.



Tags: Primarily Female Cast , Dragons , Female Protagonist , Henshin , Magic , Super Robot , CGI

Hoshi no Samidare

Also known as Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer.

Studio: NAZ , Nippon Animation , Mixer , Movic , BS11 , Live Viewing Japan , Mirai Koujou , Mainichi Broadcasting System , Jumondou , STUDIO SIERRA
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Drama , Psychological , Supernatural

One day, unremarkable college student Yuuhi Amamiya meets a talking lizard who asks for his help saving Earth from a crisis. Before he can refuse, Yuuhi is turned into a member of the Beast Knights and given a ring that gives him the psychic power “domain control.” He is then immediately attacked by an enemy! But just as all seems lost, he’s saved by the girl next door, Samidare.

But it turns out Samidare isn’t really a savior of any kind… she’s actually a demon lord who wants to conquer Earth! Drawn to her absurd strength and evil charms, Yuuhi becomes her devoted servant and acts to support her wicked schemes.



Tags: Coming of Age , Magic , Super Power , Seinen , Male Protagonist , Animals , Urban Fantasy , Female Protagonist , Ensemble Cast , Philosophy , Heterosexual , Primarily Adult Cast , College , Martial Arts , Cultivation , Time Manipulation

Kiddy GiRL-AND

Studio: Satelight , Kadokawa Shoten , gimik
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy , Sci-Fi

Twenty-five years after Éclair and Lumière, (from the flagship Kiddy Grade series), rescued the galaxy from destruction's doorstep, the GTO (Galactic Trade Organization), created after the defeat of the GOTT (Galactic Organization of Trade and Tariffs), act on behalf of universal peace by combating criminal activity.

Their special ES division mirrored after the GOTT's ES (Encounter of Shadow-work) force, now includes publicly acknowledged ES member candidates. The series follows two such trainees, Ascoeur and Q-feuille, as they work their way to ES membership.



Tags: Yuri , Military , Primarily Female Cast , Real Robot , Robots , Super Power , Space , Female Protagonist , Boys' Love