19 anime like Blue Literature Series
These are the shows Blue Literature Series fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Blue Literature Series, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 7 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
Flowers of Evil
TV · 2013 · 13 eps · 68/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into philosophy. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Psychological
- Romance
- 2
Death Parade
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · 80/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into philosophy and primarily adult cast. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- 3
Paranoia Agent
TV · 2004 · 13 eps · 76/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into philosophy and urban. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- 4
Bungo Stray Dogs
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · 77/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into classic literature and urban. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 5
Paprika
Movie · 2006 · 79/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into primarily adult cast and philosophy. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 6
Mouryou no Hako
TV · 2008 · 13 eps · 68/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into historical and primarily adult cast. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- Thriller
- 7
Junji Ito Collection
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 63/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into anthology and gore. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 8
Death Note
TV · 2006 · 37 eps · 84/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into philosophy and primarily adult cast. MADHOUSE animated both. It is a longer watch at 37 episodes. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- Thriller
- 9
Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales
TV · 2006 · 11 eps · 69/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into historical and anthology. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- 10
The Grimm Variations
ONA · 2024 · 6 eps · 66/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into classic literature and anthology. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- Thriller
- 11
Bungo and Alchemist -Gears of Judgement-
TV · 2020 · 13 eps · 60/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into classic literature and primarily adult cast. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- 12
Welcome to the N-H-K
TV · 2006 · 24 eps · 82/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into philosophy and primarily adult cast. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Psychological
- Romance
- 13
HUMAN LOST
Movie · 2019 · 54/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into urban and classic literature. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Sci-Fi
- 14
Serial Experiments Lain
TV · 1998 · 13 eps · 80/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into philosophy and urban. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 15
Millennium Actress
Movie · 2002 · 81/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into historical and primarily adult cast. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 16
Perfect Blue
Movie · 1998 · 85/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into primarily adult cast and philosophy. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Psychological
- Thriller
- 17
Descendants of Darkness
TV · 2000 · 13 eps · 64/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into gore. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Horror
- 18
Memories
Movie · 1995 · 76/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into anthology and war. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Horror
- 19
Animated Classics of Japanese Literature
TV · 1986 · 32 eps · 63/100
Like Blue Literature Series, it leans into historical and anthology. It is a longer watch at 32 episodes. Fans of Blue Literature Series recommend it as a next watch.
- Romance
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