20 anime like Petshop of Horrors
These are the shows Petshop of Horrors fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Petshop of Horrors, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 3 come from the same studio. 12 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 1 is a film you can watch in one sitting.
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xxxHOLiC
TV · 2006 · 24 eps · 77/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into urban fantasy and mythology. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- 2
Hell Girl
TV · 2005 · 26 eps · 72/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into episodic and tragedy. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 3
Mononoke
TV · 2007 · 12 eps · 82/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into detective and philosophy. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 4
Vampire Princess Miyu (TV)
TV · 1997 · 26 eps · 67/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into episodic and tragedy. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Horror
- Supernatural
- 5
Le Portrait de Petit Cossette
OVA · 2004 · 3 eps · 65/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into male protagonist. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Psychological
- Romance
- 6
Laughing Salesman
TV short · 1989 · 104 eps · 66/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into episodic and urban. It is a longer watch at 104 episodes. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Horror
- Psychological
- 7
Deimos no Hanayome: Ran no Kumikyoku
OVA · 1988 · 1 eps · 55/100
It shares the horror and mystery feel of Petshop of Horrors. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Horror
- Mystery
- 8
Shiki
TV · 2010 · 22 eps · 75/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into philosophy and urban fantasy. It is a longer watch at 22 episodes. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- Thriller
- 9
Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales
TV · 2006 · 11 eps · 69/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into philosophy. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- 10
Death Parade
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · 80/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into philosophy and episodic. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- 11
Demon Prince Enma
OVA · 2006 · 4 eps · 65/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into magic and urban fantasy. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Ecchi
- Fantasy
- Horror
- Mystery
- 12
Vampire Princess Miyu
OVA · 1988 · 4 eps · 65/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into philosophy and body horror. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Horror
- Psychological
- 13
Noroi no One Piece
Special · 1992 · 3 eps · 58/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into tragedy and episodic. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Psychological
- Romance
- 14
The Case Files of Jeweler Richard
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · 69/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into josei and male protagonist. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Slice of Life
- 15
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
ONA · 2023 · 12 eps · 66/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into episodic and tragedy. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 16
Dark Gathering
TV · 2023 · 25 eps · 75/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into urban fantasy and male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 25 episodes. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Horror
- Supernatural
- 17
Boogiepop Phantom
TV · 2000 · 12 eps · 71/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into urban fantasy and philosophy. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 18
Artiswitch
ONA · 2021 · 6 eps · 70/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into episodic and urban fantasy. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Psychological
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VAMPIRE HUNTER D
Movie · 1985 · 66/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into body horror and monster girl. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Fantasy
- Horror
- Sci-Fi
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Ghost Hound
TV · 2007 · 22 eps · 70/100
Like Petshop of Horrors, it leans into male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 22 episodes. Fans of Petshop of Horrors recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Petshop of Horrors; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.