20 anime like Hidamari Sketch
These are the shows Hidamari Sketch fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Hidamari Sketch, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 1 come from the same studio. 18 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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Azumanga Daioh
TV · 2002 · 26 eps · 79/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into episodic and school. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Many fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 2
Non Non Biyori
TV · 2013 · 12 eps · 78/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into cute girls doing cute things and iyashikei. Many fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Slice of Life
- 3
YuruYuri
TV · 2011 · 12 eps · 73/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into cute girls doing cute things and primarily female cast. Many fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 4
Sketch Book ~full color'S~
TV · 2007 · 13 eps · 72/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into iyashikei and drawing. Many fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 5
Lucky☆Star
TV · 2007 · 24 eps · 75/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into cute girls doing cute things and female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 6
Comic Girls
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 72/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into drawing and cute girls doing cute things. Fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 7
Yuyushiki
TV · 2013 · 12 eps · 72/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into cute girls doing cute things and iyashikei. Fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 8
ARIA The ANIMATION
TV · 2005 · 13 eps · 76/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into iyashikei and female protagonist. Fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
- 9
GA Geijutsuka Art Design Class
TV · 2009 · 12 eps · 69/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into cute girls doing cute things and drawing. Fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 10
K-ON!
TV · 2009 · 13 eps · 78/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into cute girls doing cute things and primarily female cast. Fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Music
- Slice of Life
- 11
Laid-Back Camp
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 81/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into iyashikei and cute girls doing cute things. Fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 12
Is the Order a Rabbit?
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · 72/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into cute girls doing cute things and primarily female cast. Fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Slice of Life
- 13
Gourmet Girl Graffiti
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · 66/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into primarily female cast and female protagonist. Shaft animated both. Fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Slice of Life
- 14
A-Channel
TV · 2011 · 12 eps · 66/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into cute girls doing cute things and primarily female cast. Fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 15
Girls' Last Tour
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · 82/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into episodic and iyashikei. Fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
- 16
NEW GAME!
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into cute girls doing cute things and primarily female cast. Fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
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Do It Yourself!!
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into cute girls doing cute things and iyashikei. Fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Slice of Life
- 18
Akebi’s Sailor Uniform
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · 75/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into female protagonist and cute girls doing cute things. Fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Slice of Life
- 19
Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · 82/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into female protagonist and primarily female cast. Fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Romance
- Slice of Life
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Strawberry Marshmallow
TV · 2005 · 12 eps · 75/100
Like Hidamari Sketch, it leans into cute girls doing cute things and primarily female cast. Fans of Hidamari Sketch recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
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