20 anime like Cromartie High School
These are the shows Cromartie High School fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Cromartie High School, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 10 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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Daily Lives of High School Boys
TV · 2012 · 12 eps · 80/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into school and episodic. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Many fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
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Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · 73/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into surreal comedy and school. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Many fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
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The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
TV short · 2016 · 120 eps · 83/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into surreal comedy and episodic. It is a longer watch at 120 episodes. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- Supernatural
- 4
Nichijou - My Ordinary Life
TV · 2011 · 26 eps · 83/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into surreal comedy and episodic. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
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Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
TV · 2003 · 76 eps · 72/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into surreal comedy and parody. It is a longer watch at 76 episodes. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
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The Way of the Househusband
ONA · 2021 · 5 eps · 71/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into male protagonist and episodic. It is a shorter watch at 5 episodes. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
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Prison School
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · 73/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into school and surreal comedy. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Ecchi
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Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoiyo!! Masaru-san
TV short · 1998 · 48 eps · 71/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into surreal comedy and school. It is a longer watch at 48 episodes. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
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Gintama
TV · 2006 · 201 eps · 85/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into parody and ensemble cast. It is a longer watch at 201 episodes. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
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Grand Blue Dreaming
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 82/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into male protagonist and surreal comedy. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- Sports
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Sakigake!! Otokojuku
TV · 1988 · 34 eps · 71/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into shounen and primarily male cast. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
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Thermae Romae
TV · 2012 · 3 eps · 66/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 3 episodes. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
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GOLDEN BOY
OVA · 1995 · 6 eps · 78/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into episodic and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 6 episodes. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Ecchi
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The Gokusen
TV · 2004 · 13 eps · 72/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into school and delinquents. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Slice of Life
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Azumanga Daioh
TV · 2002 · 26 eps · 79/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into episodic and school. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
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Pani Poni Dash!
TV · 2005 · 26 eps · 70/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into school and parody. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
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Detroit Metal City
OVA · 2008 · 12 eps · 76/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into surreal comedy and parody. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Music
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School Rumble
TV · 2004 · 26 eps · 76/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into ensemble cast and school. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
- Slice of Life
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Kyou kara Ore wa!!
OVA · 1993 · 10 eps · 78/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into delinquents and shounen. It is a shorter watch at 10 episodes. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
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The Ping-Pong Club
TV · 1995 · 26 eps · 66/100
Like Cromartie High School, it leans into surreal comedy and school. Fans of Cromartie High School recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Sports
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