Anime like Doraemon
These 12 shows score most like Doraemon (Kodomomuke) 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 Doraemon.
If you liked Doraemon, start with Chibi Maruko-chan (7.51 out of 10) — the closest match to it on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and characters — same Kodomomuke demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and characters — same Kodomomuke demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and emotional themes — same Kodomomuke demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and characters — same Kodomomuke demographic, same studio.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and characters — same Kodomomuke demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and emotional themes — same Kodomomuke demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and world-building — same Kodomomuke demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and characters — same Kodomomuke demographic.
Shared strengths in world-building and cultural impact — same Kodomomuke demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and world-building — same Kodomomuke demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and storytelling — same Kodomomuke demographic.
Shared strength in cultural impact — same Kodomomuke demographic.
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FAQ
- What anime is most like Doraemon?
- Chibi Maruko-chan (7.51) tops the list as the closest match to Doraemon on the Anime Codex rubric. Shared strengths in cultural impact and characters — same Kodomomuke demographic.
- How are "anime like Doraemon" picks chosen?
- Each show is scored on six criteria. We rank every other title by how close its six-criterion profile is to Doraemon, preferring the same demographic — so the matches share what actually made Doraemon good, not just surface tags.