16 anime like Children of the Whales
These are the shows Children of the Whales fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Children of the Whales, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 9 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 4 are films you can watch in one sitting.
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From the New World
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · 80/100
Like Children of the Whales, it leans into dystopian and lost civilization. It is a longer watch at 25 episodes. Fans of Children of the Whales recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 2
Made in Abyss
TV · 2017 · 13 eps · 84/100
Like Children of the Whales, it leans into lost civilization and male protagonist. Fans of Children of the Whales recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Horror
- 3
WorldEnd: What are you doing at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us?
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · 75/100
Like Children of the Whales, it leans into heterosexual and magic. Fans of Children of the Whales recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Romance
- 4
Kaina of the Great Snow Sea
TV · 2023 · 11 eps · 64/100
Like Children of the Whales, it leans into lost civilization and male protagonist. Fans of Children of the Whales recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- 5
Children of the Sea
Movie · 2019 · 72/100
It shares the drama and mystery feel of Children of the Whales. Fans of Children of the Whales recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 6
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Movie · 2018 · 82/100
Like Children of the Whales, it leans into rural. Fans of Children of the Whales recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Psychological
- 7
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Movie · 1984 · 81/100
Like Children of the Whales, it leans into lost civilization and war. Fans of Children of the Whales recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 8
The Promised Neverland
TV · 2019 · 12 eps · 83/100
It shares the drama and fantasy feel of Children of the Whales. Fans of Children of the Whales recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Horror
- Mystery
- 9
Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet
TV · 2013 · 13 eps · 72/100
Like Children of the Whales, it leans into lost civilization and ships. Fans of Children of the Whales recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
- 10
DECA-DENCE
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · 71/100
Like Children of the Whales, it leans into dystopian and male protagonist. Fans of Children of the Whales recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Sci-Fi
- 11
Castle in the Sky
Movie · 1986 · 80/100
Like Children of the Whales, it leans into lost civilization and male protagonist. Fans of Children of the Whales recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- 12
To Your Eternity
TV · 2021 · 20 eps · 81/100
Like Children of the Whales, it leans into rural. Fans of Children of the Whales recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Psychological
- 13
Witch Hat Atelier
ONA · 2026 · 13 eps · 85/100
Like Children of the Whales, it leans into magic. Fans of Children of the Whales recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 14
Toward the Terra (TV)
TV · 2007 · 24 eps · 75/100
Like Children of the Whales, it leans into male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Children of the Whales recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
- 15
Karneval (TV)
TV · 2013 · 13 eps · 66/100
Like Children of the Whales, it leans into male protagonist and magic. Fans of Children of the Whales recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Sci-Fi
- 16
Land of the Lustrous
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · 83/100
Like Children of the Whales, it leans into war. Fans of Children of the Whales recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mystery
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Children of the Whales; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.