Fairy Tail is one of the most popular magic animes of all time, if not the most popular. Are there similar animes with similar stories and themes? Today we will list some animes similar to Fairy Tail.
Reminding Suki Desu readers that we already have an article talking about fantasy animes. Some animes mentioned in this article may be a bit obvious, as the vast majority are quite famous.
Remember that Fairy Tail is not popular for its magic, but for its adventure, action, and complex story. Therefore, the animes listed in this article are not necessarily all about magic.
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Magi: The labyrinth of magic
When we talk about animes similar to Fairy Tail, the first that comes to mind is Magi, precisely because it also has magic as a theme. The anime mixes popular stories of Aladdin and Alibaba.
The anime tells the story of Aladdin who leaves his home to explore the world with his mentor Ugo. Aladdin befriends Alibaba and they both decide to conquer the labyrinths called Dungeons.
There are several Dungeon labyrinths scattered throughout the world, created by wizards known as Magi. In the labyrinths, there are Djinns, which are the creatures that grant power to those who complete them.
A-1 Pictures – 2012 – 25 episodes – Rating on MAL: 8.23
Hunter x Hunter – Another complete universe
My favorite anime, with a complete and unique universe, considered one of the best animes of all time by many. The anime has two versions, the most recent with 148 episodes adapting the best arcs of the manga.
The synopsis of the anime is quite simple, focusing on the story of Gon, a fun boy who is curious about the whereabouts of his father. To find him, he participates in a competition to become a Hunter.
Hunters are hunters who have privileges around the world, as if they had an unlimited passport and a river of opportunities and tools. Becoming a Hunter is not an easy mission; in fact, only the best can succeed.
The anime begins by showing Gon and his new friends during this rigorous exam that leads to the death and despair of many participants. Then the anime extends into different complex arcs full of action and things we never imagined during the simple Hunter exam.
Rave Master – From the same creator as Fairy Tail
We cannot fail to mention the predecessor of Fairy Tail called Rave Master, an earlier work by Hiro Mashima. Just by watching, you find many similarities in the art, traits, characters, and mascots.
Both stories involve a lot of magic, with the hero and other characters having their own specific powers. Striking similarities are noted between Haru and Ellie with Natsu and Lucy.
Like Fairy Tail, Rave Master mixes elements of action, comedy, romance, and much more in a Shounen anime. Undoubtedly, if you love Fairy Tail, you will also enjoy Rave Master.
Studio Deen – 2001 – 51 episodes – Rating on MAL: 7.35
One Piece – the greatest of the best
One Piece is probably the anime most similar to Fairy Tail. Unfortunately, many do not watch it due to its gigantic size of 800 episodes, claiming it is far from ending.
Luffy is very similar to Natsu; both are hungry, carefree, and clever. Besides the similarity in personality, both continuously improve their skills to defeat increasingly stronger enemies.
The Straw Hat pirates of Luffy are as fun as the members of the Fairy Tail Guild, and the style of One Piece is also visually similar. What do you think about giving the king of pirates a chance?
Toei Animation – 1999 + 800 episodes and ongoing – Rating on MAL: 8.57
Shaman King
This anime is a bit old but has similarities with the style of Fairy Tail. Yoh Asakura, a shaman who wants to become the Shaman King. Every 500 years, a battle is held among competing shamans to claim the title.
Yoh embarks on a journey to meet other shamans and battle, using a combination of weapons, onmyoji magic, and summoning spirits. Yoh meets many friends and allies along the way, just like in Fairy Tail.
It is a bit different from anything else you have ever watched, while still being similar to other Shounen anime. The special powers and the interesting cast will certainly attract Fairy Tail fans.
Xebec – 2001 – 64 episodes – Rating on MAL: 7.83
Nanatsu no Taizai
Nanatsu is undoubtedly one of the most recommended animes when the story features a powerful protagonist, magic, fights, and demons. The anime takes place in a world similar to the European Middle Ages.
In Nanatsu no Taizai, the Holy Knights of Britannia use magic to protect the region of Britannia. However, a small subset of the Knights supposedly betrayed their homeland.
They were defeated by the Holy Knights, but rumors continued to persist that these legendary knights, known as the “Seven Deadly Sins,” were still alive. The anime focuses on these knights.
A-1 Pictures – 2014 – 24 episodes – Rating on MAL: 8.38
Full Metal Alchemist
One of my favorite animes and the first anime I ever watched. The anime has its own universe based on alchemy, where the protagonists and villains seek to create a philosopher’s stone to carry out their plans.
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 with the goal of researching and finding the philosopher’s stone.
In the midst of this, a lot of mystery, epic battles, charismatic characters, and a perfect combination of action, comedy, and romance arise. Without a doubt, everyone who watched Fairy Tail will love Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.
Bones – 2009 – 64 episodes – Rating on MAL: 9.25
Soul Eater
Soul Eater takes place at the Death Weapon Meister Academy, where teams of a humanoid weapon that can transform to collect the souls of evil humans.
The Meister Academy certainly functions similarly to the Fairy Tail Guild, and the partnership between Maka and her scythe Soul Eater is reminiscent of Natsu and Lucy.
The cast of Soul Eater is incredibly strange and peculiar, and the anime uses this for comedic effects, just like Fairy Tail. Maka and Soul Eater are always eager for a good fight.
Bones – 2008 – 51 episodes – Rating on MAL: 8.06
Ao no Exorcist
Ao no Exorcist follows Rin Okumura, whose world is turned upside down when he discovers that he is the very son of Satan and that his father wants him to return so they can conquer Assiah together.
Not wanting to join the king of Gehenna, Rin decides to start training to become an exorcist so he can fight to defend Assiah alongside his brother Yukio.
To do this, he chooses to enter a specialized school to train exorcists. And in this school, his brother will be his teacher.
A-1 Pictures – 2011 – 25 episodes – Rating on MAL: 7.90
KONOSUBA
Kazuma Satou dies and is reincarnated by a beautiful goddess named Aqua in a fantasy world. In this world, he needs to work to pay for this opportunity; things do not happen as he imagines.
First, he received the opportunity to choose one item to help him in his mission in the new world. Enchanted by her beauty, he chooses the goddess Aqua, but she is somewhat useless, which leads to a super comedic adventure.
The anime has a lot of comedy and has a magic world as its main theme. This is quite similar to Fairy Tail. Some dare to say that Konosuba is far superior to Fairy Tail, being one of the best comedy animes.
Studios Deen – 2016 – Rating on MAL: 8.18
Other animes similar to Fairy Tail
To conclude the article, we will leave a complete list of popular animes or those that have similarities with Fairy Tail for you to take a look at. I hope you enjoyed this article. If you liked it, share and leave your comments!
- Naruto;
- Bleach;
- Danmachi;
- Kuroshitsuji;
- God eater;
- Shingeki no bahamut;
- Akame ga kill;
- Shakugan no shana;
- Natsume yuujinchou;
- Drifters;
- Shingeki no kyojin;
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