20 anime like Moomin
These are the shows Moomin fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Moomin, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 5 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 5 are films you can watch in one sitting.
- 1
Tongari Boushi no Memole
TV · 1984 · 50 eps · 66/100
Like Moomin, it leans into iyashikei. It is a shorter watch at 50 episodes. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- 2
Comet in Moominland
Movie · 1992 · 72/100
Like Moomin, it leans into rural and family life. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- 3
Kiki's Delivery Service
Movie · 1989 · 81/100
Like Moomin, it leans into kids and iyashikei. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- 4
Hakumei and Mikochi
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like Moomin, it leans into iyashikei and rural. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- 5
Doubutsu no Mori
Movie · 2006 · 69/100
Like Moomin, it leans into kids and rural. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Slice of Life
- 6
Yokohama Shopping Log
OVA · 1998 · 2 eps · 74/100
Like Moomin, it leans into iyashikei and rural. It is a shorter watch at 2 episodes. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
- 7
MUSHI-SHI
TV · 2005 · 26 eps · 85/100
Like Moomin, it leans into iyashikei and episodic. It is a shorter watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 8
ARIA The ANIMATION
TV · 2005 · 13 eps · 76/100
Like Moomin, it leans into iyashikei and philosophy. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
- 9
Ponyo
Movie · 2008 · 80/100
Like Moomin, it leans into kids and anthropomorphism. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- 10
Ronja, the Robber's Daughter
TV · 2014 · 26 eps · 65/100
Like Moomin, it leans into family life and kids. It is a shorter watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- 11
The Boy and the Heron
Movie · 2023 · 77/100
Like Moomin, it leans into anthropomorphism. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Supernatural
- 12
Sherlock Hound
TV · 1984 · 26 eps · 72/100
Like Moomin, it leans into episodic and anthropomorphism. It is a shorter watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Mystery
- 13
Chibi Maruko-chan
TV · 1990 · 142 eps · 72/100
Like Moomin, it leans into family life and episodic. It is a longer watch at 142 episodes. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 14
Heidi, Girl of the Alps
TV · 1974 · 52 eps · 73/100
Like Moomin, it leans into classic literature and rural. It is a shorter watch at 52 episodes. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- 15
My Melody & Kuromi
ONA · 2025 · 12 eps · 78/100
Like Moomin, it leans into iyashikei and rural. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- 16
Vicky the Viking
TV · 1974 · 78 eps · 63/100
Like Moomin, it leans into kids. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- 17
The Littl' Bits
TV · 1980 · 26 eps · 57/100
It shares the adventure and comedy feel of Moomin. It is a shorter watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- 18
Patapata Hikousen no Bouken
TV · 2002 · 26 eps · 72/100
Like Moomin, it leans into travel. It is a shorter watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Sci-Fi
- 19
Rilakkuma and Kaoru
ONA · 2019 · 13 eps · 74/100
Like Moomin, it leans into iyashikei and episodic. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 20
Hello Kitty
TV · 1993 · 26 eps · 63/100
Like Moomin, it leans into kids. It is a shorter watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Moomin recommend it as a next watch.
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Moomin; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.