6 anime like X
These are the shows X fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with X, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 4 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
- 1
Requiem of the Rose King
TV · 2022 · 24 eps · 56/100
Like X, it leans into shoujo and anti-hero. It is a longer watch at 24 episodes. Fans of X recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Supernatural
- 2
Angel's Egg
OVA · 1985 · 1 eps · 76/100
Like X, it leans into mythology and post-apocalyptic. Fans of X recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Psychological
- 3
Please Save My Earth
OVA · 1993 · 6 eps · 67/100
Like X, it leans into shoujo and ensemble cast. Fans of X recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Sci-Fi
- 4
Angel Sanctuary
OVA · 2000 · 3 eps · 56/100
Like X, it leans into angels and mythology. Fans of X recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Romance
- Supernatural
- 5
Devilman Crybaby
ONA · 2018 · 10 eps · 76/100
Like X, it leans into gore and urban fantasy. Fans of X recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Horror
- Psychological
- 6
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
TV · 2006 · 25 eps · 85/100
Like X, it leans into anti-hero and super power. It is a longer watch at 25 episodes. Fans of X recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with X; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.