17 anime like The Gymnastics Samurai
These are the shows The Gymnastics Samurai fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with The Gymnastics Samurai, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 2 come from the same studio. 11 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 1 is a film you can watch in one sitting.
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Backflip!!
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into athletics and male protagonist. Many fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Sports
- 2
Kakushigoto
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · 78/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into family life and male protagonist. Fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 3
Run with the Wind
TV · 2018 · 23 eps · 83/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into athletics and male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 23 episodes. Fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Sports
- 4
Tsuritama
TV · 2012 · 12 eps · 73/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into male protagonist and family life. Fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
- Sports
- 5
Yuri!!! on ICE
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · 78/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into male protagonist. MAPPA animated both. Fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Sports
- 6
Kaleido Star
TV · 2003 · 51 eps · 76/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into acrobatics. It is a longer watch at 51 episodes. Fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Sports
- Supernatural
- 7
Welcome to the Ballroom
TV · 2017 · 24 eps · 79/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Sports
- 8
Tsurune
TV · 2018 · 13 eps · 76/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into male protagonist. Fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- Sports
- 9
RE-MAIN
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · 69/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into male protagonist. MAPPA animated both. Fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Sports
- 10
Salaryman's Club
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · 72/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into male protagonist. Fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Sports
- 11
Bunny Drop
TV · 2011 · 11 eps · 81/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into family life and male protagonist. Fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Slice of Life
- 12
Grow Up Show
TV · 2026 · 13 eps · 73/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into acrobatics. Fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Slice of Life
- Sports
- 13
Ace of the Diamond
TV · 2013 · 75 eps · 80/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 75 episodes. Fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Sports
- 14
Narenare -Cheer for you!-
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · 61/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into acrobatics and rehabilitation. Fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- Sports
- 15
March comes in like a lion
TV · 2016 · 22 eps · 83/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into rehabilitation and family life. Fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- 16
Medalist
TV · 2025 · 13 eps · 83/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into athletics and male protagonist. Fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Psychological
- Sports
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100 METERS
Movie · 2025 · 83/100
Like The Gymnastics Samurai, it leans into athletics and male protagonist. Fans of The Gymnastics Samurai recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Sports
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