20 anime like Paradise Kiss
These are the shows Paradise Kiss fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Paradise Kiss, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 2 come from the same studio. 10 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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NANA
TV · 2006 · 47 eps · 85/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into female protagonist and coming of age. MADHOUSE animated both. It is a longer watch at 47 episodes. Many fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Music
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 2
Princess Jellyfish
TV · 2010 · 11 eps · 79/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into josei and female protagonist. Many fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 3
Gokinjo Monogatari
TV · 1995 · 50 eps · 76/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into female protagonist and fashion. It is a longer watch at 50 episodes. Many fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 4
Smile Down the Runway
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · 73/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into fashion and coming of age. Many fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- 5
My Dress-Up Darling
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · 80/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into fashion and heterosexual. Fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 6
Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
TV · 2004 · 26 eps · 80/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into coming of age and ensemble cast. MADHOUSE animated both. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Music
- Slice of Life
- 7
The Wallflower
TV · 2006 · 25 eps · 73/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 25 episodes. Fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- 8
Skip Beat!
TV · 2008 · 25 eps · 77/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into female protagonist and coming of age. It is a longer watch at 25 episodes. Fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- 9
Super GALS
TV · 2001 · 52 eps · 71/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into female protagonist and fashion. It is a longer watch at 52 episodes. Fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 10
Scum's Wish
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · 68/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into coming of age and heterosexual. Fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Ecchi
- Psychological
- Romance
- 11
Kageki Shojo!!
TV · 2021 · 13 eps · 76/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into female protagonist and school. Fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- 12
Kids on the Slope
TV · 2012 · 12 eps · 80/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into coming of age and josei. Fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Music
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 13
Peach Girl: Super Pop Love Hurricane
TV · 2005 · 25 eps · 65/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into female protagonist and school. It is a longer watch at 25 episodes. Fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 14
Blue Period
ONA · 2021 · 12 eps · 77/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into coming of age and school. Fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- 15
Lovely Complex
TV · 2007 · 24 eps · 78/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into female protagonist and school. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 16
After the Rain
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 73/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into female protagonist and coming of age. Fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 17
Honey and Clover
TV · 2005 · 24 eps · 76/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into coming of age and josei. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 18
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
TV · 2016 · 13 eps · 84/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into josei. Fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- 19
Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · 71/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into heterosexual and female protagonist. Fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
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Kaikan Phrase
TV · 1999 · 44 eps · 64/100
Like Paradise Kiss, it leans into female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 44 episodes. Fans of Paradise Kiss recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Music
- Romance
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