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Anime like Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji)

These 12 shows score most like Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) (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 Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji).

Soul Eater
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Soul Eater
Shared strengths in animation and world-building — same Shonen demographic.
Soul Eater
6.38
Soul Eater
2008Top: Animation 8.0

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

Kaiju No. 8
6.82
Kaiju No. 8
2024Top: Animation 7.8

Shared strengths in animation and cultural impact — same Shonen demographic.

The Seven Deadly Sins
6.60
The Seven Deadly Sins
2014Top: Animation 7.2

Shared strengths in animation and cultural impact — same Shonen demographic, same studio.

Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
6.45
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
2003Top: World 7.5

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

Fire Force
6.68
Fire Force
2019Top: Animation 8.5

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

Sakamoto Days
6.70
Sakamoto Days
2025Top: Character 7.0

Shared strength in world-building — same Shonen demographic.

InuYasha
6.53
InuYasha
2000Top: Cultural 8.0

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

MARRIAGETOXIN
7.08
MARRIAGETOXIN
2026Top: Animation 7.4

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

Bleach
6.55
Bleach
2004Top: Cultural 8.5

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

Wind Breaker
6.99
Wind Breaker
2024Top: Animation 7.8

Shared strength in animation — same Shonen demographic.

Komi Can't Communicate
6.85
Komi Can't Communicate
2021Top: Animation 7.5

Shared strength in animation — same Shonen demographic.

Kuroko's Basketball
7.13
Kuroko's Basketball
2012Top: Character 7.5

Shared strengths in animation and cultural impact — same Shonen demographic.

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FAQ

What anime is most like Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji)?
Soul Eater (6.38) tops the list as the closest match to Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) on the Anime Codex rubric. Shared strengths in animation and world-building — same Shonen demographic.
How are "anime like Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji)" picks chosen?
Each show is scored on six criteria. We rank every other title by how close its six-criterion profile is to Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji), preferring the same demographic — so the matches share what actually made Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) good, not just surface tags.