16 anime like Simoun
These are the shows Simoun fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Simoun, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 8 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 2 are films you can watch in one sitting.
- 1
Last Exile
TV · 2003 · 26 eps · 74/100
Like Simoun, it leans into aviation and war. Fans of Simoun recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Sci-Fi
- 2
Revolutionary Girl Utena
TV · 1997 · 39 eps · 83/100
Like Simoun, it leans into coming of age and female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 39 episodes. Fans of Simoun recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- 3
RahXephon
TV · 2002 · 26 eps · 71/100
Like Simoun, it leans into coming of age and philosophy. Fans of Simoun recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mecha
- Music
- Mystery
- 4
Sound of the Sky
TV · 2010 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like Simoun, it leans into military and female protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Simoun recommend it as a next watch.
- Music
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
- 5
Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon
TV · 2014 · 25 eps · 70/100
Like Simoun, it leans into female protagonist and primarily female cast. Fans of Simoun recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Ecchi
- Mecha
- Romance
- 6
Blue Drop
TV · 2007 · 13 eps · 62/100
Like Simoun, it leans into lgbtq+ themes and yuri. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Simoun recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
- 7
They Were 11
Movie · 1986 · 67/100
Like Simoun, it leans into ensemble cast. Fans of Simoun recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Mystery
- 8
My-HiME
TV · 2004 · 26 eps · 69/100
Like Simoun, it leans into magic and female protagonist. Fans of Simoun recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 9
Toward the Terra (TV)
TV · 2007 · 24 eps · 75/100
Like Simoun, it leans into super power and philosophy. Fans of Simoun recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
- 10
Fractale
TV · 2011 · 11 eps · 65/100
It shares the fantasy feel of Simoun. It is a shorter watch at 11 episodes. Fans of Simoun recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- 11
Haibane Renmei
TV · 2002 · 13 eps · 80/100
Like Simoun, it leans into philosophy and female protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Simoun recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 12
Gunslinger Girl
TV · 2003 · 13 eps · 71/100
Like Simoun, it leans into female protagonist and ensemble cast. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Simoun recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 13
STRAIN: Strategic Armored Infantry
TV · 2006 · 13 eps · 66/100
Like Simoun, it leans into military and war. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Simoun recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Ecchi
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
- 14
Girl Meets Girl
TV · 2006 · 12 eps · 62/100
Like Simoun, it leans into gender bending and transgender. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Simoun recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 15
Revue Starlight
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 77/100
Like Simoun, it leans into primarily female cast and ensemble cast. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Simoun recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Music
- Psychological
- 16
The Sky Crawlers
Movie · 2008 · 71/100
Like Simoun, it leans into military and war. Fans of Simoun recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Psychological
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Simoun; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.