20 anime like BEASTARS
These are the shows BEASTARS fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with BEASTARS, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 1 come from the same studio. 11 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 5 are films you can watch in one sitting.
- 1
BNA
ONA · 2020 · 12 eps · 72/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into animals and anthropomorphism. Many fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- 2
ODDTAXI
TV · 2021 · 13 eps · 85/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into anthropomorphism and animals. Many fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Thriller
- 3
Land of the Lustrous
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · 83/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into coming of age and cgi. Orange animated both. Many fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- 4
Wolf Children
Movie · 2012 · 83/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into coming of age and female protagonist. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 5
SANDA
TV · 2025 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into male protagonist and coming of age. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Mystery
- 6
One Stormy Night
Movie · 2005 · 72/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into animals and male protagonist. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 7
With You, Our Love Will Make It Through
TV · 2025 · 12 eps · 69/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into anthropomorphism and primarily teen cast. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 8
Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts
TV · 2023 · 24 eps · 77/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into female protagonist and anthropomorphism. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 9
March comes in like a lion
TV · 2016 · 22 eps · 83/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into coming of age and male protagonist. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- 10
OSHI NO KO
TV · 2023 · 11 eps · 84/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into acting and male protagonist. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- 11
Yurikuma Arashi
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · 68/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into bullying and female protagonist. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mahou Shoujo
- Psychological
- 12
ODDTAXI In The Woods
Movie · 2022 · 65/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into anthropomorphism and animals. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Thriller
- 13
BANANA FISH
TV · 2018 · 24 eps · 84/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into male protagonist and coming of age. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Psychological
- Thriller
- 14
Mob Psycho 100
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · 84/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into coming of age and philosophy. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Psychological
- 15
Aggretsuko
ONA · 2018 · 10 eps · 74/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into anthropomorphism and female protagonist. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Music
- Slice of Life
- 16
The Boy and the Beast
Movie · 2015 · 79/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into coming of age and male protagonist. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- 17
The Darwin Incident
TV · 2026 · 13 eps · 69/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into anthropomorphism and coming of age. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Sci-Fi
- Thriller
- 18
91 Days
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · 76/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into male protagonist. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Psychological
- 19
Ringing Bell
Movie · 1978 · 70/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into animals and male protagonist. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 20
Tokyo Revengers
TV · 2021 · 24 eps · 77/100
Like BEASTARS, it leans into male protagonist and ensemble cast. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of BEASTARS recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Romance
- Supernatural
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with BEASTARS; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.