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Anime like Gate.
Finished Gate and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, adventure, fantasy. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 9 recommended by fans
- 10 short picks
20 anime like Gate
1. Overlord
TV · 2015 · 13 eps · ★ 7.89
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of GATE
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with GATE
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2. Log Horizon
TV · 2013 · 25 eps · ★ 7.89
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of GATE
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with GATE
3. The Familiar of Zero
TV · 2006 · 13 eps · ★ 7.20
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of GATE
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with GATE
4. Sword Art Online
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · ★ 7.23
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of GATE
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with GATE
- Same studio as GATE (A-1 Pictures)
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5. Alderamin on the Sky
TV · 2016 · 13 eps · ★ 7.62
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of GATE
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with GATE
6. KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
TV · 2016 · 10 eps · ★ 8.08
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of GATE
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai with GATE
7. Outbreak Company
TV · 2013 · 12 eps · ★ 7.15
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of GATE
- Shares Fantasy, Isekai with GATE
8. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV · 2009 · 64 eps · ★ 9.11
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with GATE
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9. No Game, No Life
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · ★ 8.03
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of GATE
- Shares Fantasy, Isekai with GATE
10. Drifters
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.88
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with GATE
11. Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.66
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with GATE
- Same studio as GATE (A-1 Pictures)
12. Saga of Tanya the Evil
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · ★ 7.96
- Shares Action, Fantasy, Isekai with GATE
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13. Re:CREATORS
TV · 2017 · 22 eps · ★ 7.55
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of GATE
- Shares Action, Fantasy with GATE
14. Fullmetal Alchemist
TV · 2003 · 51 eps · ★ 8.12
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with GATE
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15. Berserk
TV · 1997 · 25 eps · ★ 8.61
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with GATE
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16. The Rising of the Shield Hero
TV · 2019 · 25 eps · ★ 7.89
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with GATE
17. Record of Grancrest War
TV · 2018 · 24 eps · ★ 7.23
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with GATE
- Same studio as GATE (A-1 Pictures)
18. Hunter x Hunter
TV · 2011 · 148 eps · ★ 9.03
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with GATE
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19. The Seven Deadly Sins
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · ★ 7.59
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with GATE
- Same studio as GATE (A-1 Pictures)
20. Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow
TV · 2025 · 13 eps · ★ 8.49
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with GATE
- Same studio as GATE (A-1 Pictures)
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Gate; for those, see the GATE watch order.
How the top picks compare with Gate
Gate is 12 episodes from 2015, tagged action, adventure, fantasy and isekai. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Gate does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlord | 13 episodes | 2015 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai | — |
| Log Horizon | 25 episodes, much longer than GATE | 2013 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Adult Cast, Video Game |
| The Familiar of Zero | 13 episodes | 2006, 9 years older | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai | Comedy, Romance, Ecchi |
| Sword Art Online | 25 episodes, much longer than GATE | 2012 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Romance, Video Game |
| Alderamin on the Sky | 13 episodes | 2016 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Military | — |
| KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! | 10 episodes | 2016 | Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai | Comedy, Parody |
| Outbreak Company | 12 episodes | 2013 | Fantasy, Isekai | Comedy, Harem, Otaku Culture |
| Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood | 64 episodes, much longer than GATE | 2009, 6 years older | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Military | Drama |
Pick by what you loved about Gate
- If you liked the isekai side: Overlord, The Familiar of Zero, KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! and Outbreak Company.
- If you liked the military side: Alderamin on the Sky, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Drifters and Saga of Tanya the Evil.
- If you liked the action side: Overlord, Log Horizon, The Familiar of Zero and Sword Art Online.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Gate: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Gate fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Gate are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Gate?
Overlord. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of GATE. Log Horizon and The Familiar of Zero come next.
Is there a short anime like Gate?
Yes: Overlord (13 episodes), The Familiar of Zero (13 episodes), Alderamin on the Sky (13 episodes) and KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! (10 episodes).
What do Gate fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Gate most often recommend Overlord, Log Horizon, The Familiar of Zero, Sword Art Online and Alderamin on the Sky.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Gate fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Gate itself are left out.
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