20 anime like When They Cry
These are the shows When They Cry fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with When They Cry, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 11 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 1 is a film you can watch in one sitting.
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Summer Time Rendering
TV · 2022 · 25 eps · 83/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into urban fantasy and primarily teen cast. Many fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 2
Shiki
TV · 2010 · 22 eps · 75/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into rural and ensemble cast. Many fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- Thriller
- 3
The Summer Hikaru Died
TV · 2025 · 12 eps · 81/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into rural and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Many fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
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SCHOOL-LIVE!
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into school club and primarily female cast. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Many fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Slice of Life
- 5
From the New World
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · 80/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into rural. Many fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
TV · 2016 · 25 eps · 81/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into time loop and time manipulation. Many fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 7
Steins;Gate
TV · 2011 · 24 eps · 89/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into time manipulation and time loop. Many fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- Thriller
- 8
Made in Abyss
TV · 2017 · 13 eps · 84/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into chibi and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Horror
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ERASED
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · 81/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into time manipulation and urban fantasy. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- 10
The Future Diary
TV · 2011 · 26 eps · 69/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into yandere and gore. Fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica
TV · 2011 · 12 eps · 83/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into primarily female cast and urban fantasy. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mahou Shoujo
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Electromagnetic Girlfriend
OVA · 2009 · 2 eps · 70/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into denpa and yandere. It is a shorter watch at 2 episodes. Fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Thriller
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Takopi's Original Sin
ONA · 2025 · 6 eps · 86/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into denpa and bullying. It is a shorter watch at 6 episodes. Fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
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Perfect Blue
Movie · 1998 · 85/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into tragedy. Fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Psychological
- Thriller
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Happy Sugar Life
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 65/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into yandere and primarily female cast. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
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Elfen Lied
TV · 2004 · 13 eps · 68/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into gore and urban fantasy. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Ecchi
- Horror
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Dark Gathering
TV · 2023 · 25 eps · 75/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into urban fantasy and male protagonist. Fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Horror
- Supernatural
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Ghost Hound
TV · 2007 · 22 eps · 70/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into denpa and rural. Fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
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ODDTAXI
TV · 2021 · 13 eps · 85/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into ensemble cast and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Thriller
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Okamikakushi ~ Masque of the Wolf
TV · 2010 · 12 eps · 58/100
Like When They Cry, it leans into rural and male protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of When They Cry recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Horror
- Mystery
- Supernatural
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with When They Cry; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.