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Anime like Re:Zero

These 12 shows score most like Re:Zero (Seinen) 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 Re:Zero.

Vinland Saga
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Vinland Saga
Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.
Vinland Saga
8.88
Vinland Saga
2019Top: Character 9.2

Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.

Berserk
8.53
Berserk
1997Top: Cultural 9.5

Shared strengths in characters and cultural impact — same Seinen demographic.

Maison Ikkoku
8.37
Maison Ikkoku
1986Top: Character 9.0

Shared strengths in characters and storytelling — same Seinen demographic.

Parasyte: The Maxim
7.93
Parasyte: The Maxim
2014Top: Character 8.3

Shared strengths in characters and storytelling — same Seinen demographic.

Pluto
8.96
Pluto
2023Top: Themes 9.3

Shared strengths in characters and storytelling — same Seinen demographic.

Monster
9.24
Monster
2004Top: Character 9.7

Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.

March Comes In Like a Lion
8.45
March Comes In Like a Lion
2016Top: Character 9.0

Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.

Tongari Boushi no Atelier
8.50
Tongari Boushi no Atelier
2026Top: World 9.2

Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.

Welcome to the NHK (NHK ni Youkoso!)
8.22
Welcome to the NHK (NHK ni Youkoso!)
2006Top: Character 9.0

Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.

Trigun
7.53
Trigun
1998Top: Cultural 8.5

Shared strengths in cultural impact and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.

Haikyuu!!
8.27
Haikyuu!!
2014Top: Cultural 9.0

Shared strengths in cultural impact and characters.

Made in Abyss
8.60
Made in Abyss
2017Top: World 9.5

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

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FAQ

What anime is most like Re:Zero?
Vinland Saga (8.88) tops the list as the closest match to Re:Zero on the Anime Codex rubric. Shared strengths in characters and emotional themes — same Seinen demographic.
How are "anime like Re:Zero" picks chosen?
Each show is scored on six criteria. We rank every other title by how close its six-criterion profile is to Re:Zero, preferring the same demographic — so the matches share what actually made Re:Zero good, not just surface tags.