9 anime like Needless
These are the shows Needless fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Needless, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 1 come from the same studio. 1 is a short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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Gurren Lagann
TV · 2007 · 27 eps · 85/100
It shares the action and comedy feel of Needless. Fans of Needless recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Mecha
- 2
Kill la Kill
TV · 2013 · 24 eps · 79/100
Like Needless, it leans into nudity and parody. Fans of Needless recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- 3
The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace
TV · 2021 · 11 eps · 74/100
Like Needless, it leans into super power and seinen. It is a shorter watch at 11 episodes. Fans of Needless recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- 4
Desert Punk
TV · 2004 · 24 eps · 69/100
Like Needless, it leans into post-apocalyptic. Fans of Needless recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- 5
BASTARD!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-
ONA · 2022 · 24 eps · 63/100
Like Needless, it leans into seinen and post-apocalyptic. Fans of Needless recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- 6
Trigun
TV · 1998 · 26 eps · 80/100
Like Needless, it leans into post-apocalyptic. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Needless recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- 7
s-CRY-ed
TV · 2001 · 26 eps · 70/100
It shares the action and sci-fi feel of Needless. Fans of Needless recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Sci-Fi
- 8
Undead Unluck
TV · 2023 · 24 eps · 76/100
Like Needless, it leans into super power and nudity. Fans of Needless recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
- Supernatural
- 9
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
TV · 2003 · 76 eps · 72/100
Like Needless, it leans into parody and super power. It is a longer watch at 76 episodes. Fans of Needless recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Needless; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.