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Anime like Beelzebub

These 12 shows score most like Beelzebub (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 Beelzebub.

Rave Master
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Rave Master
Closest profile match on world-building — same Shonen demographic.
Rave Master
6.00
Rave Master
2001Top: World 6.5

Closest profile match on world-building — same Shonen demographic.

The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King
6.30
The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King
2026Top: Character 6.7

Closest profile match on characters — same Shonen demographic.

Pandora Hearts
5.95
Pandora Hearts
2009Top: Character 6.5

Closest profile match on world-building — same Shonen demographic.

Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria
6.27
Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria
2024Top: Character 6.5

Closest profile match on animation — same Shonen demographic.

Hayate the Combat Butler
5.98
Hayate the Combat Butler
2007Top: Character 6.5

Closest profile match on world-building — same Shonen demographic.

Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy
6.34
Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy
2026Top: Character 7.0

Closest profile match on cultural impact — same Shonen demographic.

Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning
6.05
Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning
2002Top: Character 6.5

Closest profile match on storytelling — same Shonen demographic.

MÄR (Märchen Awakens Romance)
5.93
MÄR (Märchen Awakens Romance)
2005Top: World 6.7

Closest profile match on storytelling — same Shonen demographic.

Shaman King
6.00
Shaman King
2001Top: World 7.0

Closest profile match on emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.

Tomodachi Game
6.44
Tomodachi Game
2022Top: Story 6.8

Closest profile match on world-building — same Shonen demographic.

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
6.40
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
2016Top: Character 7.0

Closest profile match on world-building — same Shonen demographic.

Black Cat
5.73
Black Cat
2005Top: Character 6.0

Closest profile match on animation — same Shonen demographic.

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FAQ

What anime is most like Beelzebub?
Rave Master (6.00) tops the list as the closest match to Beelzebub on the Anime Codex rubric. Closest profile match on world-building — same Shonen demographic.
How are "anime like Beelzebub" picks chosen?
Each show is scored on six criteria. We rank every other title by how close its six-criterion profile is to Beelzebub, preferring the same demographic — so the matches share what actually made Beelzebub good, not just surface tags.