20 anime like Haibane Renmei
These are the shows Haibane Renmei fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Haibane Renmei, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 14 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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Serial Experiments Lain
TV · 1998 · 13 eps · 80/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into philosophy and female protagonist. Many fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 2
Girls' Last Tour
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · 82/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into philosophy and iyashikei. Many fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
- 3
Texhnolyze
TV · 2003 · 22 eps · 77/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into philosophy and female protagonist. Many fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 4
Land of the Lustrous
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · 83/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into coming of age and philosophy. Many fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- 5
Sound of the Sky
TV · 2010 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into female protagonist and primarily female cast. Many fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Music
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
- 6
Angel's Egg
OVA · 1985 · 1 eps · 76/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into philosophy and religion. It is a shorter watch at 1 episodes. Many fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Psychological
- 7
MUSHI-SHI
TV · 2005 · 26 eps · 85/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into iyashikei and philosophy. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Many fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 8
From the New World
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · 80/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into philosophy and coming of age. It is a longer watch at 25 episodes. Many fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 9
Angel Beats!
TV · 2010 · 13 eps · 77/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into afterlife and coming of age. Many fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Supernatural
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NieA_7
TV · 2000 · 13 eps · 66/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into female protagonist and family life. Fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
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Yokohama Shopping Log
OVA · 1998 · 2 eps · 74/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into iyashikei and rural. Fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
TV · 2023 · 28 eps · 91/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into female protagonist and philosophy. It is a longer watch at 28 episodes. Fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 13
Alien Nine
OVA · 2001 · 4 eps · 69/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into coming of age and female protagonist. Fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 14
Sonny Boy
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · 78/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into philosophy and coming of age. Fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 15
Neon Genesis Evangelion
TV · 1995 · 26 eps · 83/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into philosophy and coming of age. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Mecha
- Mystery
- 16
Tengoku Daimakyo
TV · 2023 · 13 eps · 81/100
It shares the mystery feel of Haibane Renmei. Fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Mystery
- Sci-Fi
- Thriller
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Gunslinger Girl
TV · 2003 · 13 eps · 71/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into female protagonist and primarily female cast. Fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
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Den-noh Coil
TV · 2007 · 26 eps · 77/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into female protagonist and philosophy. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Mystery
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Shigofumi
TV · 2008 · 12 eps · 71/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into female protagonist and afterlife. Fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Psychological
- Supernatural
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Made in Abyss
TV · 2017 · 13 eps · 84/100
Like Haibane Renmei, it leans into philosophy and female protagonist. Fans of Haibane Renmei recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Horror
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