12 anime like Pom Poko
These are the shows Pom Poko fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Pom Poko, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 2 come from the same studio. 5 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 7 are films you can watch in one sitting.
- 1
The Eccentric Family
TV · 2013 · 13 eps · 76/100
Like Pom Poko, it leans into mythology and male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Pom Poko recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- 2
Princess Mononoke
Movie · 1997 · 85/100
Like Pom Poko, it leans into mythology and animals. Studio Ghibli animated both. Fans of Pom Poko recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 3
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Movie · 1984 · 81/100
Like Pom Poko, it leans into environmental. Fans of Pom Poko recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 4
The Cat Returns
Movie · 2002 · 75/100
Like Pom Poko, it leans into anthropomorphism and animals. Studio Ghibli animated both. Fans of Pom Poko recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 5
Summer Days with Coo
Movie · 2007 · 72/100
Like Pom Poko, it leans into youkai and environmental. Fans of Pom Poko recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Supernatural
- 6
My Master Has No Tail
TV · 2022 · 13 eps · 64/100
Like Pom Poko, it leans into youkai. It is a longer watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Pom Poko recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- 7
Wolf Children
Movie · 2012 · 83/100
Like Pom Poko, it leans into rural and environmental. Fans of Pom Poko recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 8
Wan Wan Chuushingura
Movie · 1963 · 58/100
Like Pom Poko, it leans into animals and male protagonist. Fans of Pom Poko recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- 9
Arjuna
TV · 2001 · 13 eps · 62/100
Like Pom Poko, it leans into environmental and henshin. It is a longer watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Pom Poko recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- 10
Apocalypse Hotel
TV · 2025 · 12 eps · 80/100
Like Pom Poko, it leans into anthropomorphism. Fans of Pom Poko recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
- 11
Miyori no Mori
Special · 2007 · 1 eps · 64/100
Like Pom Poko, it leans into youkai and rural. Fans of Pom Poko recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- 12
One Stormy Night
Movie · 2005 · 72/100
Like Pom Poko, it leans into animals and male protagonist. Fans of Pom Poko recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Pom Poko; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.