19 anime like Mind Game
These are the shows Mind Game fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Mind Game, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 3 come from the same studio. 10 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 9 are films you can watch in one sitting.
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The Tatami Galaxy
TV · 2010 · 11 eps · 84/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into surreal comedy and philosophy. Many fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Romance
- 2
Tekkonkinkreet
Movie · 2006 · 77/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into male protagonist and seinen. Studio 4°C animated both. Many fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- 3
Welcome to Irabu's Office
TV · 2009 · 11 eps · 76/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into surreal comedy and primarily adult cast. Many fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Psychological
- 4
FLCL
OVA · 2000 · 6 eps · 79/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into surreal comedy and male protagonist. Fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
- 5
The Night is Short, Walk on Girl
Movie · 2017 · 81/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into surreal comedy and primarily adult cast. Fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
- 6
Sonny Boy
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · 78/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into philosophy and mixed media. Fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 7
Kemonozume
TV · 2006 · 13 eps · 71/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into primarily adult cast and nudity. It is a longer watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Horror
- Romance
- Supernatural
- 8
Inu-Oh
Movie · 2022 · 78/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into male protagonist. Fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Music
- Supernatural
- 9
Kaiba
TV · 2008 · 12 eps · 79/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into philosophy. Fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Romance
- 10
Paprika
Movie · 2006 · 79/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into primarily adult cast and philosophy. Fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 11
Kick-Heart
Movie · 2013 · 62/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into male protagonist. Fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
- Sports
- 12
Cat Soup
OVA · 2001 · 1 eps · 71/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into surreal comedy and philosophy. Fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Horror
- Psychological
- 13
Franz Kafka's A Country Doctor
Movie · 2007 · 64/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into philosophy. Fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Psychological
- 14
ChaO
Movie · 2025 · 69/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into primarily adult cast and male protagonist. Studio 4°C animated both. Fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 15
ON-GAKU: OUR SOUND
Movie · 2020 · 76/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into male protagonist. Fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Music
- Slice of Life
- 16
pet
TV · 2020 · 13 eps · 60/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into primarily adult cast and seinen. It is a longer watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- 17
Devilman Crybaby
ONA · 2018 · 10 eps · 76/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into nudity and male protagonist. Fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Horror
- Psychological
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Children of the Sea
Movie · 2019 · 72/100
Like Mind Game, it leans into philosophy. Studio 4°C animated both. Fans of Mind Game recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Supernatural
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Mind Game; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.