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Anime like Dragon Ball.
Finished Dragon Ball and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, adventure, comedy. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 8 recommended by fans
- 5 short picks
20 anime like Dragon Ball
1. One Piece
TV · 1999 · 1180 eps · ★ 8.72
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Dragon Ball Z
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Dragon Ball Z
- Same studio as Dragon Ball Z (Toei Animation)
On AnimeSparks: One Piece Poneglyphs Explained: Road Poneglyphs and Laugh Tale
2. Hunter x Hunter
TV · 2011 · 148 eps · ★ 9.03
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Dragon Ball Z
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Dragon Ball Z
On AnimeSparks: Who Are the Phantom Troupe in Hunter x Hunter? Members and Origins Explained
3. Naruto Shippuden
TV · 2007 · 500 eps · ★ 8.29
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Dragon Ball Z
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Dragon Ball Z
On AnimeSparks: What Is the Rinnegan in Naruto? Six Paths Powers and Users Explained
4. Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files
TV · 1992 · 112 eps · ★ 8.46
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Dragon Ball Z
- Shares Action, Martial Arts with Dragon Ball Z
5. One-Punch Man
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 8.47
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Dragon Ball Z
- Shares Action, Comedy with Dragon Ball Z
6. Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac
TV · 1986 · 114 eps · ★ 7.78
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Dragon Ball Z
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Dragon Ball Z
- Same studio as Dragon Ball Z (Toei Animation)
7. Fairy Tail
TV · 2009 · 175 eps · ★ 7.57
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Dragon Ball Z
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Dragon Ball Z
8. Bleach
TV · 2004 · 366 eps · ★ 8.00
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Dragon Ball Z
- Shares Action, Adventure with Dragon Ball Z
On AnimeSparks: Bleach Hell Arc: Is It Confirmed? Manga, Anime and Story Update
9. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus
TV · 2026 · 1 eps · ★ 8.34
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Dragon Ball Z
- Same studio as Dragon Ball Z (Toei Animation)
On AnimeSparks: Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Release Date Confirmed for October 11, 2026
10. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV · 2009 · 64 eps · ★ 9.11
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Dragon Ball Z
On AnimeSparks: What Is the Philosopher's Stone in Fullmetal Alchemist? Explained
11. Toriko
TV · 2011 · 147 eps · ★ 7.52
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Dragon Ball Z
- Same studio as Dragon Ball Z (Toei Animation)
12. Digimon: Digital Monsters
TV · 1999 · 54 eps · ★ 7.79
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Dragon Ball Z
- Same studio as Dragon Ball Z (Toei Animation)
13. Digimon Frontier
TV · 2002 · 50 eps · ★ 7.18
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Dragon Ball Z
- Same studio as Dragon Ball Z (Toei Animation)
14. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Visions of Coleus
ONA · 2023 · 3 eps · ★ 7.58
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Dragon Ball Z
15. Drifters
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.88
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Dragon Ball Z
16. Zatch Bell!
TV · 2003 · 150 eps · ★ 7.56
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Dragon Ball Z
- Same studio as Dragon Ball Z (Toei Animation)
17. Dororo
TV · 2019 · 24 eps · ★ 8.26
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Dragon Ball Z
18. Fullmetal Alchemist
TV · 2003 · 51 eps · ★ 8.12
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Dragon Ball Z
On AnimeSparks: What Is the Philosopher's Stone in Fullmetal Alchemist? Explained
19. Mysterious Play
TV · 1995 · 52 eps · ★ 7.60
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Dragon Ball Z
20. Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · ★ 7.71
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Dragon Ball Z
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Dragon Ball; for those, see the Dragon Ball watch order.
How the top picks compare with Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball is 291 episodes from 1989, tagged action, adventure, comedy and fantasy. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Dragon Ball does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Piece | 1,180 episodes, much longer than Dragon Ball Z | 1999, 10 years newer | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | — |
| Hunter x Hunter | 148 episodes, much shorter than Dragon Ball Z | 2011, 22 years newer | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | — |
| Naruto Shippuden | 500 episodes, much longer than Dragon Ball Z | 2007, 18 years newer | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Martial Arts | — |
| Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files | 112 episodes, much shorter than Dragon Ball Z | 1992 | Action, Martial Arts | Supernatural, Mythology |
| One-Punch Man | 12 episodes, much shorter than Dragon Ball Z | 2015, 26 years newer | Action, Comedy | Adult Cast, Parody, Super Power |
| Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac | 114 episodes, much shorter than Dragon Ball Z | 1986 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Sci-Fi, Mythology |
| Fairy Tail | 175 episodes | 2009, 20 years newer | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | — |
| Bleach | 366 episodes | 2004, 15 years newer | Action, Adventure | Supernatural |
Pick by what you loved about Dragon Ball
- If you liked the martial arts side: Naruto Shippuden, Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus and Mysterious Play.
- If you liked the action side: One Piece, Hunter x Hunter, Naruto Shippuden and Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files.
- If you liked the adventure side: One Piece, Hunter x Hunter, Naruto Shippuden and Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Dragon Ball: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Dragon Ball fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Dragon Ball are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Dragon Ball?
One Piece. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Dragon Ball Z. Hunter x Hunter and Naruto Shippuden come next.
Is there a short anime like Dragon Ball?
Yes: One-Punch Man (12 episodes), Dragon Ball Super: Beerus (1 episodes), That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Visions of Coleus (3 episodes) and Drifters (12 episodes).
What do Dragon Ball fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Dragon Ball most often recommend One Piece, Hunter x Hunter, Naruto Shippuden, Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files and One-Punch Man.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Dragon Ball fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Dragon Ball itself are left out.
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