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Anime like Beastars

These 12 shows score most like Beastars (Shonen) 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 Beastars.

Undead Unluck
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Undead Unluck
Shared strengths in world-building and characters — same Shonen demographic.
Undead Unluck
7.64
Undead Unluck
2023Top: World 8.3

Shared strengths in world-building and characters — same Shonen demographic.

Ushio to Tora
7.44
Ushio to Tora
2015Top: Character 7.8

Shared strengths in characters and world-building — same Shonen demographic.

Karakuri Circus
7.68
Karakuri Circus
2018Top: Character 8.2

Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
7.40
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
2020Top: Character 8.0

Shared strengths in characters and storytelling — same Shonen demographic.

Bakuman
7.38
Bakuman
2010Top: World 8.0

Shared strengths in world-building and characters — same Shonen demographic.

Assassination Classroom
7.53
Assassination Classroom
2015Top: Themes 8.5

Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.

Konjiki no Gash Bell!! (Zatch Bell)
7.48
Konjiki no Gash Bell!! (Zatch Bell)
2003Top: Themes 8.5

Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.

Eyeshield 21
7.33
Eyeshield 21
2005Top: Character 8.0

Shared strengths in characters and storytelling — same Shonen demographic.

Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
7.40
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
2012Top: World 8.5

Shared strengths in world-building and storytelling — same Shonen demographic.

Sket Dance
7.47
Sket Dance
2011Top: Character 8.5

Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.

Cross Game
8.08
Cross Game
2009Top: Character 9.0

Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.

Major
8.13
Major
2004Top: Character 9.0

Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.

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FAQ

What anime is most like Beastars?
Undead Unluck (7.64) tops the list as the closest match to Beastars on the Anime Codex rubric. Shared strengths in world-building and characters — same Shonen demographic.
How are "anime like Beastars" picks chosen?
Each show is scored on six criteria. We rank every other title by how close its six-criterion profile is to Beastars, preferring the same demographic — so the matches share what actually made Beastars good, not just surface tags.