12 anime like Legend of Basara
These are the shows Legend of Basara fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Legend of Basara, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 3 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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Yona of the Dawn
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · 79/100
Like Legend of Basara, it leans into female protagonist and shoujo. Fans of Legend of Basara recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- 2
The Twelve Kingdoms
TV · 2002 · 45 eps · 77/100
Like Legend of Basara, it leans into female protagonist and war. It is a longer watch at 45 episodes. Fans of Legend of Basara recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Supernatural
- 3
7SEEDS
ONA · 2019 · 12 eps · 63/100
Like Legend of Basara, it leans into post-apocalyptic and female protagonist. Fans of Legend of Basara recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Horror
- 4
Sailor Moon
TV · 1992 · 46 eps · 76/100
Like Legend of Basara, it leans into shoujo and female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 46 episodes. Fans of Legend of Basara recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Mahou Shoujo
- 5
The Story of Saiunkoku
TV · 2006 · 39 eps · 74/100
Like Legend of Basara, it leans into female protagonist and shoujo. It is a longer watch at 39 episodes. Fans of Legend of Basara recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 6
Red River
TV · 2026 · 24 eps · 62/100
Like Legend of Basara, it leans into female protagonist and shoujo. Fans of Legend of Basara recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 7
Yona of the Dawn OVA
OVA · 2015 · 3 eps · 80/100
Like Legend of Basara, it leans into female protagonist and shoujo. Fans of Legend of Basara recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 8
Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne
TV · 1999 · 44 eps · 72/100
Like Legend of Basara, it leans into shoujo and female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 44 episodes. Fans of Legend of Basara recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- 9
Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play
TV · 1995 · 52 eps · 72/100
Like Legend of Basara, it leans into female protagonist and shoujo. It is a longer watch at 52 episodes. Fans of Legend of Basara recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 10
Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts
TV · 2023 · 24 eps · 77/100
Like Legend of Basara, it leans into female protagonist and shoujo. Fans of Legend of Basara recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 11
Katanagatari
TV · 2010 · 12 eps · 81/100
Like Legend of Basara, it leans into swordplay and female protagonist. Fans of Legend of Basara recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Romance
- 12
From Far Away
TV · 2026 · 67/100
Like Legend of Basara, it leans into shoujo and female protagonist. Fans of Legend of Basara recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Romance
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