Anime like Naruto
These 12 shows score most like Naruto (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 Naruto.
If you liked Naruto, start with Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom) (6.87 out of 10) — the closest match to it on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and world-building — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and characters — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and world-building — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic, same studio.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and world-building — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and world-building — same Shonen demographic.
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FAQ
- What anime is most like Naruto?
- Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom) (6.87) tops the list as the closest match to Naruto on the Anime Codex rubric. Shared strengths in cultural impact and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
- How are "anime like Naruto" picks chosen?
- Each show is scored on six criteria. We rank every other title by how close its six-criterion profile is to Naruto, preferring the same demographic — so the matches share what actually made Naruto good, not just surface tags.