20 anime like The Heike Story
These are the shows The Heike Story fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with The Heike Story, 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 4 are films you can watch in one sitting.
- 1
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Movie · 2013 · 81/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into philosophy and classic literature. Many fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 2
Inu-Oh
Movie · 2022 · 78/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into historical and samurai. Science SARU animated both. Many fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Music
- Supernatural
- 3
Mononoke
TV · 2007 · 12 eps · 82/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into historical and philosophy. Many fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 4
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · 83/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into female protagonist and historical. Science SARU animated both. Many fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- 5
Katanagatari
TV · 2010 · 12 eps · 81/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into historical and samurai. Many fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Romance
- 6
Rurouni Kenshin (2023)
TV · 2023 · 24 eps · 74/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into historical and samurai. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Many fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Romance
- 7
NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun
ONA · 2026 · 12 eps · 84/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into politics and war. Fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
- 8
The Elusive Samurai
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · 77/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into historical and war. Fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Supernatural
- 9
The World Is Dancing
ONA · 2026 · 13 eps · 71/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into historical. Fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- 10
Hyouge Mono
TV · 2011 · 39 eps · 78/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into historical and philosophy. It is a longer watch at 39 episodes. Fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- 11
The Apothecary Diaries
TV · 2023 · 24 eps · 88/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into female protagonist and historical. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- 12
House of Five Leaves
TV · 2010 · 12 eps · 75/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into samurai and historical. Fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- 13
The Fire Hunter
TV · 2023 · 10 eps · 61/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into female protagonist and philosophy. Fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 14
Genji Monogatari
Movie · 1987 · 63/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into historical and classic literature. Fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- 15
Raven of the Inner Palace
TV · 2022 · 13 eps · 73/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into female protagonist and historical. Fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 16
Samurai Champloo
TV · 2004 · 26 eps · 84/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into samurai and historical. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- 17
Millennium Old Journal: Tale of Genji
TV · 2009 · 11 eps · 65/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into historical and classic literature. Fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- 18
In This Corner of the World
Movie · 2016 · 81/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into historical and war. Fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Slice of Life
- 19
Nobunaga Concerto
TV · 2014 · 10 eps · 71/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into historical and war. Fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
- 20
MUSHI-SHI
TV · 2005 · 26 eps · 85/100
Like The Heike Story, it leans into philosophy and historical. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of The Heike Story recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Psychological
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with The Heike Story; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.