17 anime like Zakuro
These are the shows Zakuro fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Zakuro, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 12 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 1 is a film you can watch in one sitting.
- 1
My Happy Marriage
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 76/100
Like Zakuro, it leans into historical and military. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Supernatural
- 2
Kamisama Kiss
TV · 2012 · 13 eps · 81/100
Like Zakuro, it leans into youkai and kemonomimi. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Romance
- Supernatural
- 3
Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern – Part 1
Movie · 2017 · 73/100
Like Zakuro, it leans into historical and military. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- 4
Inu X Boku Secret Service
TV · 2012 · 12 eps · 69/100
Like Zakuro, it leans into youkai and tsundere. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
- Supernatural
- 5
Spice and Wolf
TV · 2008 · 13 eps · 80/100
Like Zakuro, it leans into historical and kemonomimi. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 6
InuYasha
TV · 2000 · 167 eps · 77/100
Like Zakuro, it leans into youkai and historical. It is a longer watch at 167 episodes. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- 7
Smart-san
TV · 1978 · 42 eps · 69/100
Like Zakuro, it leans into historical and military. It is a longer watch at 42 episodes. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 8
Raven of the Inner Palace
TV · 2022 · 13 eps · 73/100
Like Zakuro, it leans into historical and magic. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 9
Earl and Fairy
TV · 2008 · 12 eps · 67/100
Like Zakuro, it leans into magic and historical. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 10
Nina the Starry Bride
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · 72/100
It shares the romance feel of Zakuro. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 11
Sakura Wars
TV · 2000 · 25 eps · 66/100
Like Zakuro, it leans into military. It is a longer watch at 25 episodes. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Mecha
- 12
Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits-
TV · 2018 · 26 eps · 73/100
Like Zakuro, it leans into youkai. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Supernatural
- 13
Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · 55/100
Like Zakuro, it leans into military. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Supernatural
- 14
The World is Still Beautiful
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · 72/100
It shares the romance feel of Zakuro. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 15
Library War
TV · 2008 · 12 eps · 71/100
Like Zakuro, it leans into military. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Romance
- 16
Libra of Nil Admirari
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 61/100
Like Zakuro, it leans into historical and magic. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Romance
- Supernatural
- 17
The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 72/100
Like Zakuro, it leans into youkai and kemonomimi. Fans of Zakuro recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- Supernatural
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Zakuro; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.