Anime like Akira
These 12 shows score most like Akira (Seinen) across all six Codex criteria — not just same-genre guesses, but the closest matches on the actual rubric. Ranked by how near their criterion profile sits to Akira.
If you liked Akira, start with Oshi no Ko (7.70 out of 10) — the closest match to it on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and world-building — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and animation — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in animation and world-building — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and animation — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in animation and cultural impact — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in world-building and animation — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in animation and cultural impact — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in world-building and animation — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and animation — same Seinen demographic, same studio.
Shared strengths in animation and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and animation.
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FAQ
- What anime is most like Akira?
- Oshi no Ko (7.70) tops the list as the closest match to Akira on the Anime Codex rubric. Shared strengths in cultural impact and world-building — same Seinen demographic.
- How are "anime like Akira" picks chosen?
- Each show is scored on six criteria. We rank every other title by how close its six-criterion profile is to Akira, preferring the same demographic — so the matches share what actually made Akira good, not just surface tags.