Anime like Devilman
These 12 shows score most like Devilman (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 Devilman.
If you liked Devilman, start with Your Lie in April (7.86 out of 10) — the closest match to it on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric.
Shared strengths in animation and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in animation and storytelling — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in animation and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in animation and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in emotional themes and animation — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in animation and cultural impact — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in emotional themes and storytelling — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in emotional themes and cultural impact — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in animation and storytelling — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in storytelling and cultural impact — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in animation and storytelling — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in animation and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
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FAQ
- What anime is most like Devilman?
- Your Lie in April (7.86) tops the list as the closest match to Devilman on the Anime Codex rubric. Shared strengths in animation and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
- How are "anime like Devilman" picks chosen?
- Each show is scored on six criteria. We rank every other title by how close its six-criterion profile is to Devilman, preferring the same demographic — so the matches share what actually made Devilman good, not just surface tags.