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Anime like D.Gray-man

These 12 shows score most like D.Gray-man (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 D.Gray-man.

Kekkaishi
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Kekkaishi
Shared strength in world-building — same Shonen demographic.
Kekkaishi
6.75
Kekkaishi
2006Top: World 7.5

Shared strength in world-building — same Shonen demographic.

The Heroic Legend of Arslan
6.93
The Heroic Legend of Arslan
2015Top: World 7.5

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

Tune In to the Midnight Heart
6.60
Tune In to the Midnight Heart
2026Top: Animation 7.0

Closest profile match on storytelling — same Shonen demographic.

I Want to End this Love Game
6.92
I Want to End this Love Game
2026Top: Animation 7.3

Shared strength in emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.

Tomodachi Game
6.44
Tomodachi Game
2022Top: Story 6.8

Closest profile match on storytelling — same Shonen demographic.

MARRIAGETOXIN
7.08
MARRIAGETOXIN
2026Top: Animation 7.4

Shared strength in world-building — same Shonen demographic.

Wind Breaker
6.99
Wind Breaker
2024Top: Animation 7.8

Shared strength in emotional themes — 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 emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.

Sakamoto Days
6.70
Sakamoto Days
2025Top: Character 7.0

Shared strength in world-building — same Shonen demographic, same studio.

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

Closest profile match on characters — same Shonen demographic.

Eyeshield 21
7.33
Eyeshield 21
2005Top: Character 8.0

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

Black Clover
6.52
Black Clover
2017Top: Character 6.8

Closest profile match on storytelling — same Shonen demographic.

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FAQ

What anime is most like D.Gray-man?
Kekkaishi (6.75) tops the list as the closest match to D.Gray-man on the Anime Codex rubric. Shared strength in world-building — same Shonen demographic.
How are "anime like D.Gray-man" picks chosen?
Each show is scored on six criteria. We rank every other title by how close its six-criterion profile is to D.Gray-man, preferring the same demographic — so the matches share what actually made D.Gray-man good, not just surface tags.