20 anime like Erin
These are the shows Erin fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Erin, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 2 come from the same studio. 3 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 2 are films you can watch in one sitting.
- 1
Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
TV · 2007 · 26 eps · 79/100
Like Erin, it leans into female protagonist. Production I.G animated both. It is a shorter watch at 26 episodes. Many fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- 2
The Twelve Kingdoms
TV · 2002 · 45 eps · 77/100
Like Erin, it leans into female protagonist and coming of age. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Supernatural
- 3
Ascendance of a Bookworm
TV · 2019 · 14 eps · 78/100
Like Erin, it leans into female protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 14 episodes. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- 4
Ranking of Kings
TV · 2021 · 23 eps · 83/100
Like Erin, it leans into coming of age and politics. It is a shorter watch at 23 episodes. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 5
From the New World
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · 80/100
Like Erin, it leans into philosophy and coming of age. It is a shorter watch at 25 episodes. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 6
The Fire Hunter
TV · 2023 · 10 eps · 61/100
Like Erin, it leans into female protagonist and animals. It is a shorter watch at 10 episodes. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 7
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Movie · 1984 · 81/100
Like Erin, it leans into environmental and female protagonist. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 8
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
TV · 2024 · 25 eps · 86/100
Like Erin, it leans into philosophy and politics. It is a shorter watch at 25 episodes. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- 9
The Deer King
Movie · 2022 · 68/100
Like Erin, it leans into politics. Production I.G animated both. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 10
The Story of Saiunkoku
TV · 2006 · 39 eps · 74/100
Like Erin, it leans into female protagonist and politics. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 11
The Heike Story
ONA · 2021 · 11 eps · 77/100
Like Erin, it leans into politics and philosophy. It is a shorter watch at 11 episodes. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Supernatural
- 12
Ronja, the Robber's Daughter
TV · 2014 · 26 eps · 65/100
Like Erin, it leans into female protagonist and coming of age. It is a shorter watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- 13
MUSHI-SHI
TV · 2005 · 26 eps · 85/100
Like Erin, it leans into environmental and philosophy. It is a shorter watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 14
To Your Eternity
TV · 2021 · 20 eps · 81/100
Like Erin, it leans into coming of age and philosophy. It is a shorter watch at 20 episodes. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Psychological
- 15
Mujin Wakusei Survive
TV · 2003 · 52 eps · 75/100
Like Erin, it leans into coming of age and female protagonist. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- 16
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
TV · 2023 · 28 eps · 91/100
Like Erin, it leans into female protagonist and philosophy. It is a shorter watch at 28 episodes. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 17
Yona of the Dawn
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · 79/100
Like Erin, it leans into female protagonist and coming of age. It is a shorter watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- 18
Les Misérables: Shoujo Cosette
TV · 2007 · 52 eps · 77/100
Like Erin, it leans into female protagonist. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- 19
Heidi, Girl of the Alps
TV · 1974 · 52 eps · 73/100
Like Erin, it leans into female protagonist and coming of age. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- 20
Land of the Lustrous
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · 83/100
Like Erin, it leans into coming of age and philosophy. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Erin recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mystery
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Erin; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.