10 anime like Sword Art Online II
These are the shows Sword Art Online II fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Sword Art Online II, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 3 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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Accel World
TV · 2012 · 24 eps · 67/100
Like Sword Art Online II, it leans into virtual world and video games. Fans of Sword Art Online II recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Romance
- Sci-Fi
- 2
Shangri-La Frontier
TV · 2023 · 25 eps · 80/100
Like Sword Art Online II, it leans into video games and virtual world. Fans of Sword Art Online II recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- 3
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 69/100
Like Sword Art Online II, it leans into virtual world and video games. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Sword Art Online II recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Sci-Fi
- 4
Log Horizon
TV · 2013 · 25 eps · 76/100
Like Sword Art Online II, it leans into virtual world and isekai. Fans of Sword Art Online II recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- 5
Darwin's Game
TV · 2020 · 11 eps · 70/100
Like Sword Art Online II, it leans into death game and battle royale. It is a shorter watch at 11 episodes. Fans of Sword Art Online II recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mystery
- Sci-Fi
- Thriller
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Scarlet Nexus
TV · 2021 · 26 eps · 53/100
Like Sword Art Online II, it leans into female protagonist and male protagonist. Fans of Sword Art Online II recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- 7
Princess Principal
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · 75/100
Like Sword Art Online II, it leans into female protagonist and primarily female cast. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Sword Art Online II recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Sci-Fi
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Mobile Suit Gundam 00
TV · 2007 · 25 eps · 78/100
Like Sword Art Online II, it leans into male protagonist. Fans of Sword Art Online II recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
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So I'm a Spider, So What?
TV · 2021 · 24 eps · 72/100
Like Sword Art Online II, it leans into isekai and female protagonist. Fans of Sword Art Online II recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- 10
Tears to Tiara
TV · 2009 · 26 eps · 67/100
Like Sword Art Online II, it leans into swordplay. Fans of Sword Art Online II recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
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