20 anime like Mr. Villain's Day Off
These are the shows Mr. Villain's Day Off fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Mr. Villain's Day Off, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 1 come from the same studio. 16 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies
TV short · 2024 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into henshin and male protagonist. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Mahou Shoujo
- Romance
- 2
The Way of the Househusband
ONA · 2021 · 5 eps · 71/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into male protagonist and primarily adult cast. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 3
Play It Cool, Guys
TV short · 2022 · 24 eps · 78/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into male protagonist and iyashikei. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 4
TOO CUTE CRISIS
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 66/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into animals and aliens. SynergySP animated both. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
- 5
Acro Trip
ONA · 2024 · 12 eps · 68/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into shoujo and urban. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Mahou Shoujo
- Slice of Life
- Supernatural
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Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan
TV · 2021 · 13 eps · 75/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into male protagonist and primarily adult cast. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 7
Love After World Domination
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · 72/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into tokusatsu and male protagonist. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Romance
- Supernatural
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Miss KUROITSU from the Monster Development Department
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · 65/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into tokusatsu and urban. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
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Uncle's Obsession with Cute Things
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · 62/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into male protagonist and iyashikei. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
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Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · 78/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into iyashikei and monster boy. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
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The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · 77/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into male protagonist and primarily adult cast. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 12
Polar Bear's Café
TV · 2012 · 50 eps · 73/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into animals and male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 50 episodes. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
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With You and the Rain
TV · 2025 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into iyashikei and animals. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 14
The Devil is a Part-Timer!
TV · 2013 · 13 eps · 75/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into male protagonist and urban. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Romance
- Slice of Life
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KILL BLUE
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into urban and male protagonist. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
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The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
TV short · 2016 · 120 eps · 83/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into urban and male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 120 episodes. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- Supernatural
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SAKAMOTO DAYS
ONA · 2025 · 11 eps · 76/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into urban and konbini. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
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My Roommate is a Cat
TV · 2019 · 12 eps · 76/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into animals and iyashikei. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
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The Vampire Dies in No Time
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · 70/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into primarily adult cast and male protagonist. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Supernatural
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Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun
TV · 2019 · 23 eps · 77/100
Like Mr. Villain's Day Off, it leans into male protagonist and monster boy. Fans of Mr. Villain's Day Off recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
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