20 anime like The Tatami Galaxy
These are the shows The Tatami Galaxy fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with The Tatami Galaxy, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 2 come from the same studio. 15 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 2 are films you can watch in one sitting.
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Ping Pong the Animation
TV · 2014 · 11 eps · 86/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into coming of age and male protagonist. Many fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Psychological
- Sports
- 2
Sonny Boy
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · 78/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into philosophy and coming of age. MADHOUSE animated both. Many fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 3
Welcome to the N-H-K
TV · 2006 · 24 eps · 82/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into hikikomori and male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Many fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Psychological
- Romance
- 4
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · 80/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into school club and surreal comedy. Many fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 5
FLCL
OVA · 2000 · 6 eps · 79/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into coming of age and surreal comedy. Many fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
- 6
Mononoke
TV · 2007 · 12 eps · 82/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into ensemble cast and philosophy. Many fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Fantasy
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- 7
The Eccentric Family
TV · 2013 · 13 eps · 76/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into male protagonist and philosophy. Many fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
- 8
Mind Game
Movie · 2004 · 76/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into surreal comedy and philosophy. Many fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Psychological
- Romance
- 9
Welcome to Irabu's Office
TV · 2009 · 11 eps · 76/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into surreal comedy and episodic. Many fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Psychological
- 10
ODDTAXI
TV · 2021 · 13 eps · 85/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into ensemble cast and primarily adult cast. Many fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Thriller
- 11
Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei
TV · 2007 · 12 eps · 76/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into satire and episodic. Many fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- 12
Kaiba
TV · 2008 · 12 eps · 79/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into philosophy. MADHOUSE animated both. Fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Romance
- 13
Devilman Crybaby
ONA · 2018 · 10 eps · 76/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into male protagonist and philosophy. Fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Horror
- Psychological
- 14
Steins;Gate
TV · 2011 · 24 eps · 89/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into time manipulation and male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- Thriller
- 15
Humanity Has Declined
TV · 2012 · 12 eps · 75/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into satire and surreal comedy. Fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- 16
Katanagatari
TV · 2010 · 12 eps · 81/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into philosophy and male protagonist. Fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Romance
- 17
Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!
OVA · 1989 · 6 eps · 73/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into satire and meta. Fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
- 18
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
TV · 2006 · 14 eps · 76/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into school club and time manipulation. Fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Mystery
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
- 19
Penguin Highway
Movie · 2018 · 74/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into coming of age and male protagonist. Fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
- 20
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
ONA · 2023 · 8 eps · 79/100
Like The Tatami Galaxy, it leans into primarily adult cast and surreal comedy. Fans of The Tatami Galaxy recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Mystery
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with The Tatami Galaxy; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.