17 anime like Real Girl
These are the shows Real Girl fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Real Girl, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 10 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 2 are films you can watch in one sitting.
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Horimiya
TV · 2021 · 13 eps · 81/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into school and female protagonist. Many fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 2
Say "I love you".
TV · 2012 · 13 eps · 71/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into school and shoujo. Fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- 3
Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · 69/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into male protagonist and video games. Fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 4
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku
TV · 2018 · 11 eps · 78/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into otaku culture and female protagonist. Fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 5
My Dress-Up Darling
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · 80/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into otaku culture and male protagonist. Fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 6
Toradora!
TV · 2008 · 25 eps · 77/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into male protagonist and school. It is a longer watch at 25 episodes. Fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 7
More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers.
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · 76/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into heterosexual and male protagonist. Fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Ecchi
- Romance
- 8
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
TV · 2023 · 13 eps · 77/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into female protagonist and video games. Fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- 9
Recovery of an MMO Junkie
TV · 2017 · 10 eps · 73/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into video games and female protagonist. Fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 10
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
TV · 2009 · 25 eps · 79/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into shoujo and female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 25 episodes. Fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 11
A Silent Voice
Movie · 2016 · 88/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into male protagonist and school. Fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 12
2.5 Dimensional Seduction
TV · 2024 · 24 eps · 72/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into otaku culture and female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 13
Yamada and the Seven Witches
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · 73/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into school and heterosexual. Fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Mystery
- Romance
- Supernatural
- 14
A Couple of Cuckoos
TV · 2022 · 24 eps · 67/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into male protagonist and heterosexual. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
- 15
Golden Time
TV · 2013 · 24 eps · 75/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into female protagonist and male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- 16
The Moment You Fall in Love
Movie · 2016 · 68/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into heterosexual and school. Fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 17
Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · 75/100
Like Real Girl, it leans into otaku culture and heterosexual. Fans of Real Girl recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Real Girl; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.