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Anime like Black Lagoon.
Finished Black Lagoon and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, adult cast, organized crime. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 9 recommended by fans
- 12 short picks
20 anime like Black Lagoon
1. Gangsta.
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 7.42
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Black Lagoon
- Shares Action, Adult Cast, Organized Crime with Black Lagoon
2. Cowboy Bebop
TV · 1998 · 26 eps · ★ 8.75
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Black Lagoon
- Shares Action, Adult Cast with Black Lagoon
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3. Baccano!
TV · 2007 · 13 eps · ★ 8.34
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Black Lagoon
- Shares Action, Adult Cast, Organized Crime with Black Lagoon
4. Great Pretender
TV · 2020 · 23 eps · ★ 8.18
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Black Lagoon
- Shares Action, Adult Cast, Organized Crime with Black Lagoon
5. Gungrave
TV · 2003 · 26 eps · ★ 7.82
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Black Lagoon
- Shares Action, Adult Cast, Organized Crime with Black Lagoon
- Same studio as Black Lagoon (Madhouse)
6. Hellsing
TV · 2001 · 13 eps · ★ 7.50
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Black Lagoon
- Shares Action, Adult Cast with Black Lagoon
7. Canaan
TV · 2009 · 13 eps · ★ 7.21
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Black Lagoon
- Shares Action, Adult Cast with Black Lagoon
8. One-Punch Man
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 8.47
- Shares Action, Adult Cast with Black Lagoon
- Same studio as Black Lagoon (Madhouse)
9. Samurai Champloo
TV · 2004 · 26 eps · ★ 8.52
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Black Lagoon
10. Bungo Stray Dogs
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.80
- Shares Action, Adult Cast, Organized Crime with Black Lagoon
11. Michiko & Hatchin
TV · 2008 · 22 eps · ★ 7.83
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Black Lagoon
12. 91 Days
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.82
- Shares Action, Adult Cast, Organized Crime with Black Lagoon
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13. Trigun
TV · 1998 · 26 eps · ★ 8.22
- Shares Action, Adult Cast with Black Lagoon
- Same studio as Black Lagoon (Madhouse)
14. Sakamoto Days Part 2
TV · 2025 · 11 eps · ★ 7.90
- Shares Action, Adult Cast, Organized Crime with Black Lagoon
15. Sakamoto Days
TV · 2025 · 11 eps · ★ 7.58
- Shares Action, Adult Cast, Organized Crime with Black Lagoon
16. Millennium Actress
Movie · 2002 · ★ 8.25
- Shares Action, Adult Cast with Black Lagoon
- Same studio as Black Lagoon (Madhouse)
17. Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · ★ 7.35
- Shares Action, Adult Cast, Organized Crime with Black Lagoon
18. Parasyte: The Maxim
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · ★ 8.32
- Same studio as Black Lagoon (Madhouse)
19. The Fable
TV · 2024 · 25 eps · ★ 8.15
- Shares Adult Cast, Organized Crime with Black Lagoon
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20. Trigun: Badlands Rumble
Movie · 2010 · ★ 7.90
- Shares Action, Adult Cast with Black Lagoon
- Same studio as Black Lagoon (Madhouse)
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Black Lagoon; for those, see the Black Lagoon watch order.
How the top picks compare with Black Lagoon
Black Lagoon is 12 episodes from 2006, tagged action, adult cast and organized crime. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Black Lagoon does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gangsta. | 12 episodes | 2015, 9 years newer | Action, Adult Cast, Organized Crime | Drama |
| Cowboy Bebop | 26 episodes, much longer than Black Lagoon | 1998, 8 years older | Action, Adult Cast | Award Winning, Sci-Fi, Space |
| Baccano! | 13 episodes | 2007 | Action, Adult Cast, Organized Crime | Mystery, Supernatural, Historical |
| Great Pretender | 23 episodes, much longer than Black Lagoon | 2020, 14 years newer | Action, Adult Cast, Organized Crime | Adventure, Mystery |
| Gungrave | 26 episodes, much longer than Black Lagoon | 2003 | Action, Adult Cast, Organized Crime | Drama, Sci-Fi, Gore |
| Hellsing | 13 episodes | 2001, 5 years older | Action, Adult Cast | Horror, Supernatural, Gore |
| Canaan | 13 episodes | 2009 | Action, Adult Cast | Mystery, Sci-Fi |
| One-Punch Man | 12 episodes | 2015, 9 years newer | Action, Adult Cast | Comedy, Parody, Super Power |
Pick by what you loved about Black Lagoon
- If you liked the adult cast side: Gangsta., Cowboy Bebop, Baccano! and Great Pretender.
- If you liked the organized crime side: Gangsta., Baccano!, Great Pretender and Gungrave.
- If you liked the action side: Gangsta., Cowboy Bebop, Baccano! and Great Pretender.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Black Lagoon: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Black Lagoon fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Black Lagoon are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Black Lagoon?
Gangsta.. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Black Lagoon. Cowboy Bebop and Baccano! come next.
Is there a short anime like Black Lagoon?
Yes: Gangsta. (12 episodes), Baccano! (13 episodes), Hellsing (13 episodes) and Canaan (13 episodes).
What do Black Lagoon fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Black Lagoon most often recommend Gangsta., Cowboy Bebop, Baccano!, Great Pretender and Gungrave.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Black Lagoon fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Black Lagoon itself are left out.
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