12 anime like Roujin Z
These are the shows Roujin Z fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Roujin Z, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 1 come from the same studio. 4 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 6 are films you can watch in one sitting.
- 1
Memories
Movie · 1995 · 76/100
Like Roujin Z, it leans into cyberpunk and male protagonist. Fans of Roujin Z recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Horror
- 2
Akira
Movie · 1988 · 79/100
Like Roujin Z, it leans into cyberpunk and male protagonist. Fans of Roujin Z recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Horror
- Psychological
- 3
Robot Carnival
OVA · 1987 · 9 eps · 70/100
Like Roujin Z, it leans into robots and female protagonist. APPP animated both. Fans of Roujin Z recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- 4
Steamboy
Movie · 2004 · 70/100
Like Roujin Z, it leans into male protagonist. Fans of Roujin Z recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
- 5
Manie Manie: Neo Tokyo
Movie · 1987 · 69/100
Like Roujin Z, it leans into cyberpunk and robots. Fans of Roujin Z recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Horror
- Sci-Fi
- 6
Black Magic M-66
OVA · 1987 · 1 eps · 62/100
Like Roujin Z, it leans into robots and artificial intelligence. Fans of Roujin Z recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
- 7
Tokyo Godfathers
Movie · 2003 · 81/100
Like Roujin Z, it leans into primarily adult cast and male protagonist. Fans of Roujin Z recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- 8
Patlabor the Mobile Police
TV · 1989 · 47 eps · 77/100
Like Roujin Z, it leans into female protagonist and real robot. It is a longer watch at 47 episodes. Fans of Roujin Z recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
- 9
Mobile Police Patlabor
OVA · 1988 · 7 eps · 72/100
Like Roujin Z, it leans into real robot and primarily adult cast. Fans of Roujin Z recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
- 10
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
TV · 2026 · 10 eps · 77/100
Like Roujin Z, it leans into cyberpunk and artificial intelligence. Fans of Roujin Z recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Ecchi
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 11
Metropolis
Movie · 2001 · 74/100
Like Roujin Z, it leans into robots and artificial intelligence. Fans of Roujin Z recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Romance
- Sci-Fi
- 12
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
TV · 2002 · 26 eps · 82/100
Like Roujin Z, it leans into cyberpunk and robots. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Roujin Z recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Roujin Z; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.