7 anime like 1001 Nights
These are the shows 1001 Nights fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with 1001 Nights, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 3 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 4 are films you can watch in one sitting.
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Angel's Egg
OVA · 1985 · 1 eps · 76/100
Like 1001 Nights, it leans into mythology and female protagonist. Many fans of 1001 Nights recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Psychological
- 2
Fantascope Tylostoma
OVA · 2006 · 1 eps · 67/100
Like 1001 Nights, it leans into male protagonist. Fans of 1001 Nights recommend it as a next watch.
- Supernatural
- 3
Paprika
Movie · 2006 · 79/100
Like 1001 Nights, it leans into female protagonist and mythology. Fans of 1001 Nights recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 4
Franz Kafka's A Country Doctor
Movie · 2007 · 64/100
Like 1001 Nights, it leans into classic literature. Fans of 1001 Nights recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Psychological
- 5
La Maison en Petits Cubes
Movie · 2008 · 76/100
Like 1001 Nights, it leans into no dialogue and male protagonist. Fans of 1001 Nights recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- 6
Memories
Movie · 1995 · 76/100
Like 1001 Nights, it leans into male protagonist. Fans of 1001 Nights recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Horror
- 7
Tori no Uta
OVA · 2007 · 1 eps · 60/100
Like 1001 Nights, it leans into male protagonist and heterosexual. Fans of 1001 Nights recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Psychological
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