15 anime like A Certain Magical Index
These are the shows A Certain Magical Index fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with A Certain Magical Index, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 3 come from the same studio. 7 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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Shakugan no Shana
TV · 2005 · 24 eps · 70/100
Like A Certain Magical Index, it leans into super power and urban fantasy. J.C.STAFF animated both. Many fans of A Certain Magical Index recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 2
Strike the Blood
TV · 2013 · 24 eps · 66/100
Like A Certain Magical Index, it leans into magic and female harem. Fans of A Certain Magical Index recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Ecchi
- Fantasy
- Supernatural
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The Familiar of Zero
TV · 2006 · 13 eps · 68/100
Like A Certain Magical Index, it leans into magic and tsundere. J.C.STAFF animated both. Fans of A Certain Magical Index recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- 4
Heavy Object
TV · 2015 · 24 eps · 68/100
Like A Certain Magical Index, it leans into male protagonist. J.C.STAFF animated both. Fans of A Certain Magical Index recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
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Durarara!!
TV · 2010 · 24 eps · 79/100
Like A Certain Magical Index, it leans into urban fantasy and urban. Fans of A Certain Magical Index recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mystery
- Supernatural
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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
TV · 2006 · 14 eps · 76/100
Like A Certain Magical Index, it leans into urban fantasy and male protagonist. Fans of A Certain Magical Index recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Mystery
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
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Psychic Squad
TV · 2008 · 51 eps · 69/100
Like A Certain Magical Index, it leans into super power and urban fantasy. It is a longer watch at 51 episodes. Fans of A Certain Magical Index recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
- 8
My Hero Academia
TV · 2016 · 13 eps · 77/100
Like A Certain Magical Index, it leans into super power and male protagonist. Fans of A Certain Magical Index recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- 9
Black Clover
TV · 2017 · 170 eps · 79/100
Like A Certain Magical Index, it leans into magic and male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 170 episodes. Fans of A Certain Magical Index recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Fantasy
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Campione!
TV · 2012 · 13 eps · 64/100
Like A Certain Magical Index, it leans into female harem and magic. Fans of A Certain Magical Index recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Romance
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Rental Magica
TV · 2007 · 24 eps · 66/100
Like A Certain Magical Index, it leans into female harem and magic. Fans of A Certain Magical Index recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Supernatural
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High School DxD
TV · 2012 · 12 eps · 69/100
Like A Certain Magical Index, it leans into female harem and urban fantasy. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of A Certain Magical Index recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Fantasy
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Kubikiri Cycle: The Blue Savant and the Nonsense User
OVA · 2016 · 8 eps · 77/100
Like A Certain Magical Index, it leans into male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 8 episodes. Fans of A Certain Magical Index recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Thriller
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Date A Live
TV · 2013 · 12 eps · 68/100
Like A Certain Magical Index, it leans into female harem and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of A Certain Magical Index recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Fantasy
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Chivalry of a Failed Knight
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · 72/100
Like A Certain Magical Index, it leans into male protagonist and tsundere. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of A Certain Magical Index recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Ecchi
- Fantasy
- Romance
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