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Anime like InuYasha.
Finished InuYasha 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
- 10 recommended by fans
- 5 short picks
20 anime like InuYasha
1. Dororo
TV · 2019 · 24 eps · ★ 8.26
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of InuYasha
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with InuYasha
2. The Vision of Escaflowne
TV · 1996 · 26 eps · ★ 7.66
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of InuYasha
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Romance with InuYasha
- Same studio as InuYasha (Sunrise)
3. Mysterious Play
TV · 1995 · 52 eps · ★ 7.60
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of InuYasha
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with InuYasha
4. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
TV · 2019 · 26 eps · ★ 8.39
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of InuYasha
- Shares Action, Historical with InuYasha
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5. Kamisama Kiss
TV · 2012 · 13 eps · ★ 8.13
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of InuYasha
- Shares Romance, Mythology with InuYasha
6. Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE
TV · 2005 · 26 eps · ★ 7.52
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of InuYasha
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with InuYasha
7. Rurouni Kenshin
TV · 1996 · 94 eps · ★ 8.27
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of InuYasha
- Shares Action, Romance, Historical with InuYasha
8. Yona of the Dawn
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · ★ 8.04
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of InuYasha
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Romance with InuYasha
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9. Bleach
TV · 2004 · 366 eps · ★ 8.00
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of InuYasha
- Shares Action, Adventure with InuYasha
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10. The Master of Diabolism 2
ONA · 2019 · 8 eps · ★ 8.45
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with InuYasha
11. The Master of Diabolism
ONA · 2018 · 15 eps · ★ 8.44
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with InuYasha
12. Heaven Official's Blessing
ONA · 2020 · 11 eps · ★ 8.41
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with InuYasha
13. Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan
TV · 2010 · 24 eps · ★ 7.60
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of InuYasha
- Shares Action, Mythology with InuYasha
14. Millennium Actress
Movie · 2002 · ★ 8.25
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with InuYasha
15. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV · 2009 · 64 eps · ★ 9.11
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with InuYasha
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16. Gintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya
Movie · 2013 · ★ 8.89
- Shares Action, Historical, Time Travel with InuYasha
- Same studio as InuYasha (Sunrise)
17. Hunter x Hunter
TV · 2011 · 148 eps · ★ 9.03
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with InuYasha
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18. Chrono Crusade
TV · 2003 · 24 eps · ★ 7.60
- Shares Action, Romance, Historical with InuYasha
19. One Piece
TV · 1999 · 1180 eps · ★ 8.72
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with InuYasha
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20. Sword Art Online
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · ★ 7.23
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with InuYasha
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Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of InuYasha; for those, see the InuYasha watch order.
How the top picks compare with InuYasha
InuYasha is 167 episodes from 2000, tagged action, adventure, fantasy and romance. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that InuYasha does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dororo | 24 episodes, much shorter than InuYasha | 2019, 19 years newer | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Historical | Samurai |
| The Vision of Escaflowne | 26 episodes, much shorter than InuYasha | 1996, 4 years older | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Love Polygon | Isekai, Mecha |
| Mysterious Play | 52 episodes, much shorter than InuYasha | 1995, 5 years older | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance | Isekai, Martial Arts, Reverse Harem |
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba | 26 episodes, much shorter than InuYasha | 2019, 19 years newer | Action, Historical | Award Winning, Supernatural |
| Kamisama Kiss | 13 episodes, much shorter than InuYasha | 2012, 12 years newer | Romance, Mythology | Comedy, Supernatural |
| Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE | 26 episodes, much shorter than InuYasha | 2005, 5 years newer | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance | Drama |
| Rurouni Kenshin | 94 episodes, much shorter than InuYasha | 1996, 4 years older | Action, Romance, Historical | Comedy, Samurai |
| Yona of the Dawn | 24 episodes, much shorter than InuYasha | 2014, 14 years newer | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance | — |
Pick by what you loved about InuYasha
- If you liked the historical side: Dororo, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Rurouni Kenshin and The Master of Diabolism 2.
- If you liked the mythology side: Dororo, Kamisama Kiss, The Master of Diabolism 2 and The Master of Diabolism.
- If you liked the action side: Dororo, Mysterious Play, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against InuYasha: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to InuYasha fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of InuYasha are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like InuYasha?
Dororo. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of InuYasha. The Vision of Escaflowne and Mysterious Play come next.
Is there a short anime like InuYasha?
Yes: Kamisama Kiss (13 episodes), The Master of Diabolism 2 (8 episodes), Heaven Official's Blessing (11 episodes) and Millennium Actress (movie).
What do InuYasha fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved InuYasha most often recommend Dororo, The Vision of Escaflowne, Mysterious Play, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Kamisama Kiss.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to InuYasha fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of InuYasha itself are left out.
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