Anime like Major
These 12 shows score most like Major (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 Major.
If you liked Major, start with Cross Game (8.08 out of 10) — the closest match to it on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric.
Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in emotional themes and characters — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in emotional themes and characters — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in storytelling and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in characters and world-building — same Shonen demographic.
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FAQ
- What anime is most like Major?
- Cross Game (8.08) tops the list as the closest match to Major on the Anime Codex rubric. Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
- How are "anime like Major" picks chosen?
- Each show is scored on six criteria. We rank every other title by how close its six-criterion profile is to Major, preferring the same demographic — so the matches share what actually made Major good, not just surface tags.