Anime like Berserk
These 12 shows score most like Berserk (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 Berserk.
If you liked Berserk, start with Maison Ikkoku (8.37 out of 10) — the closest match to it on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric.
Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and cultural impact — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and characters — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and characters — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in emotional themes and characters — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and storytelling — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and storytelling — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and world-building — same Seinen demographic.
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FAQ
- What anime is most like Berserk?
- Maison Ikkoku (8.37) tops the list as the closest match to Berserk on the Anime Codex rubric. Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.
- How are "anime like Berserk" picks chosen?
- Each show is scored on six criteria. We rank every other title by how close its six-criterion profile is to Berserk, preferring the same demographic — so the matches share what actually made Berserk good, not just surface tags.