9 anime like Arc the Lad
These are the shows Arc the Lad fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Arc the Lad, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 5 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
- 1
Orphen
TV · 1998 · 24 eps · 67/100
Like Arc the Lad, it leans into magic and male protagonist. Fans of Arc the Lad recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- 2
Fairy Tail
TV · 2009 · 175 eps · 72/100
Like Arc the Lad, it leans into magic and male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 175 episodes. Fans of Arc the Lad recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- 3
Elemental Gelade
TV · 2005 · 26 eps · 68/100
Like Arc the Lad, it leans into magic and male protagonist. Fans of Arc the Lad recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 4
Star Ocean EX
TV · 2001 · 26 eps · 62/100
Like Arc the Lad, it leans into male protagonist and magic. Fans of Arc the Lad recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- 5
Tales of Symphonia: The Animation - Sylvarant Arc
OVA · 2007 · 4 eps · 68/100
Like Arc the Lad, it leans into magic and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 4 episodes. Fans of Arc the Lad recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- 6
Tales of Eternia
TV · 2001 · 13 eps · 58/100
It shares the adventure and fantasy feel of Arc the Lad. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Arc the Lad recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 7
Fire Emblem
OVA · 1996 · 2 eps · 53/100
Like Arc the Lad, it leans into magic. It is a shorter watch at 2 episodes. Fans of Arc the Lad recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- 8
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes
OVA · 1991 · 6 eps · 65/100
Like Arc the Lad, it leans into revenge and military. It is a shorter watch at 6 episodes. Fans of Arc the Lad recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 9
Ys
OVA · 1989 · 7 eps · 60/100
Like Arc the Lad, it leans into magic. It is a shorter watch at 7 episodes. Fans of Arc the Lad recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Arc the Lad; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.