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Anime like Dr. Stone

These 12 shows score most like Dr. Stone (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 Dr. Stone.

Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
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Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
Shared strengths in world-building and 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.

Daemons of the Shadow Realm
7.35
Daemons of the Shadow Realm
2026Top: Animation 8.0

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

Gachiakuta
7.40
Gachiakuta
2025Top: Animation 8.3

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

Ushio to Tora
7.44
Ushio to Tora
2015Top: Character 7.8

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

Bungo Stray Dogs
7.45
Bungo Stray Dogs
2016Top: World 8.0

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

Bakuman
7.38
Bakuman
2010Top: World 8.0

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

Undead Unluck
7.64
Undead Unluck
2023Top: World 8.3

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

Beastars
7.85
Beastars
2019Top: Character 8.5

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

The Promised Neverland
8.18
The Promised Neverland
2019Top: Story 8.8

Shared strengths in storytelling and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.

MARRIAGETOXIN
7.08
MARRIAGETOXIN
2026Top: Animation 7.4

Shared strengths in animation and characters — same Shonen demographic.

Eyeshield 21
7.33
Eyeshield 21
2005Top: Character 8.0

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

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
7.40
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
2020Top: Character 8.0

Shared strengths in storytelling and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.

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FAQ

What anime is most like Dr. Stone?
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic (7.40) tops the list as the closest match to Dr. Stone on the Anime Codex rubric. Shared strengths in world-building and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
How are "anime like Dr. Stone" picks chosen?
Each show is scored on six criteria. We rank every other title by how close its six-criterion profile is to Dr. Stone, preferring the same demographic — so the matches share what actually made Dr. Stone good, not just surface tags.