Naruto is one of the most popular anime of all time. It's the first anime of many people where some can't find another anime like it. Are there any anime similar to Naruto?
In this article we will show you some anime that are similar to Naruto. Some have Ninjas, others have powers, they are big and famous, they have a long journey, charismatic characters and epic fights.
Remembering that Naruto received other adaptations such as Naruto Shippuden and Boruto, as well as some movies and games from the franchise. There are more than 500 episodes in all, one of greatest anime of all time.
Naruto is a shonen anime – A type of anime aimed at a young male audience. Its primary audience is in the age range of 12 to 18 years. They are usually action-adventure anime with a hint of ecchi.
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Hunter x Hunter - Hunters x Ninjas
MadHouse – 2011 – 148 episodes – Rating on MAL: 9.11
Hunter x Hunter is my anime shonen favorite, with a complete and unique universe. The anime has two versions, the most recent with 148 episodes and adapting the best arcs of the manga, made by the incredible MadHouse.
the anime shows Gon and his new friends during this rigorous examination that leads to the death and despair of many participants. The test is done to get the Hunter license.
Hunters are hunters who have perks around the world, as if they have an unlimited passport and a river of opportunities and tools. Becoming a Hunter is not an easy mission, in fact only the best can do it.
Gon wants to become a Hunter to find his father. After the exam, the anime stretches out in different complex arcs full of action and things we didn't imagine during the simple Hunter exam.
One Piece - Pirates vs Ninjas
Toei Animation – 1999 + 800 episodes and in release – Rating on MAL: 8.57
One Piece and another shonen super popular, if not the most popular with its 800+ episodes that turn many off to watch. While Naruto talks about Ninjas, One Piece has a pirate theme.
Luffy is very similar to Naruto, both are starving, carefree and smart. In addition to the similarity in personality, they both continually hone their skills and have immense power.
Luffy's Straw Hat Pirates are way more fun and just as dangerous as the Naruto characters. What do you think about giving the pirate king a chance? Many who fall in love, consider it even better than Naruto.
Full Metal Alchemist - Alchemists x Ninjas
Bones – 2009 – 64 episodes – Rating on MAL: 9.25
While Naruto has Ninjas, in Fullmetal Alchemist we have Alchemists who have abilities turning one subject into another. This is one of my favorite anime, the first anime I watched. It has two versions, an old one and a new one that correctly follows the manga.
The protagonist Edward loses his arm and his brother while trying to resurrect his mother. He seals his brother Alphonse's soul in an Armor. Both join the army in order to research and find the philosopher's stone.
In between comes a lot of mystery, epic battles, charismatic characters and a perfect combination of action, comedy and romance. Undoubtedly, everyone who watched Naruto will love it Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.
Detective Conan - Detectives vs Ninjas
TMS – Released since 1996 – more than 900 episodes – Rating on MAL: 8.24
To differentiate the list a little, I'm going to recommend another anime that I really like, one of my top 10 that even my mom watches. This is Detective Conan, one of the most famous anime in Japan, but unknown in the West.
The anime is old and has old traits, so it displeases many and makes it unpopular in the west. Still, Detective Conan is a smart anime that closely resembles Sherlock, CSI, and other investigative series.
It is about a high school detective who ends up being forced by a black organization to consume a drug that turns him into a child. Both the main Plot and the cases in each episode are interesting.
Fairy Tail - Mages vs Ninjas
A-1 Pictures – 2009 – 175 + 102 episodes – Rating on MAL: 7.99
Fairy Tail is another popular anime where we even wrote an article about anime similar to Fairy Tail. These are charismatic characters, long arcs full of action, resembling Naruto a lot.
The anime takes place in the world of Fiore, where magic is a fundamental part of everyday life. Countless magical guilds are at the center of all magical activities.
These guilds serve as places for mages to come together and accept job applications. Among all, Fairy Tail stands out from the rest as a place of strength, spirit and family.
Bleach - Shinigami vs Ninjas
Pierrot – 2004 – 366 episodes – Rating on MAL: 7.87
Bleach is an Anime that tells the story of a fifteen-year-old boy, Kurosaki Ichigo. He is not like ordinary boys his age, he has the ability to see ghosts and spirits, as well as communicate with them.
Ichigo had a lot of spiritual energy, which he didn't know until he met Kuchiki Rukia (a Shinigami). Shinigami have three main goals, send souls to spiritual society or hell, defeat and purify Hollows, balance and regulate the number of souls in each world.
This is another pillar shonen famous that got a little lost on the way, had a lot of hiatuses and windings. Still, it is a very popular anime and recommended for Shonen fans. One of the few long anime in this generation of short Anime.
My Hero Academia - Heroes vs Ninjas
Bones – 2016 – 4+ seasons – MAL Score: 8.36
My Hero Academia is another very popular anime that has many seasons and character growth similar to Naruto. In this 80% universe people have powers, some become heroes.
This anime is about a school of heroes, where the main protagonist called Deku, feels empty for not having any special abilities. Luckily the greatest Hero of all, chooses him as successor and passes on his power.
The anime is great, captivating, has an interesting soundtrack and animation. Its beginning is kind of slow, deaths rarely happen, the anime also focuses on several secondary characters instead of just the hero.
Other anime similar to Naruto
To end the article, let's put a list of other anime that I think are similar to Naruto. If you liked the article, share it and leave your comments.
- Black Cover;
- Nabari no Ou;
- Soul Eater;
- Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
- Blue Exorcist;
- Dragon Ball;
- Kenichi;
- Yuu Yuu Hakusho;
- Saint Seiya
- Kingdom;
- Zero no Tsukaima;
- Shingeki no Kyojin;
- Gintama;
- Sword Art Online;