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Anime like Mushishi.
Finished Mushishi and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its adventure, mystery, slice of life. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 16 short picks
20 anime like Mushishi
1. Mononoke
TV · 2007 · 12 eps · ★ 8.41
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushi-Shi
- Shares Mystery, Supernatural, Adult Cast with Mushi-Shi
2. Natsume's Book of Friends
TV · 2008 · 13 eps · ★ 8.30
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushi-Shi
- Shares Slice of Life, Supernatural, Iyashikei with Mushi-Shi
3. Spice and Wolf
TV · 2008 · 13 eps · ★ 8.21
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushi-Shi
- Shares Adventure, Supernatural, Adult Cast with Mushi-Shi
4. xxxHOLiC
TV · 2006 · 24 eps · ★ 7.97
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushi-Shi
- Shares Mystery, Supernatural with Mushi-Shi
5. Kino's Journey
TV · 2003 · 13 eps · ★ 8.28
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushi-Shi
6. Dororo
TV · 2019 · 24 eps · ★ 8.26
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushi-Shi
- Shares Adventure, Historical with Mushi-Shi
7. Bakemonogatari
TV · 2009 · 15 eps · ★ 8.32
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushi-Shi
- Shares Mystery, Supernatural with Mushi-Shi
8. Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
ONA · 2026 · 4 eps · ★ 9.04
- Shares Adventure, Mystery, Supernatural with Mushi-Shi
9. Princess Mononoke
Movie · 1997 · ★ 8.67
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushi-Shi
10. Aria the Animation
TV · 2005 · 13 eps · ★ 7.69
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushi-Shi
- Shares Slice of Life, Iyashikei with Mushi-Shi
11. Baccano!
TV · 2007 · 13 eps · ★ 8.34
- Shares Mystery, Supernatural, Adult Cast with Mushi-Shi
12. Girls' Last Tour
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · ★ 8.25
- Shares Adventure, Mystery, Slice of Life with Mushi-Shi
13. Golden Kamuy Season 3
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · ★ 8.43
- Shares Adventure, Adult Cast, Historical with Mushi-Shi
14. Golden Kamuy Season 2
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · ★ 8.24
- Shares Adventure, Adult Cast, Historical with Mushi-Shi
15. Golden Kamuy Season 4
TV · 2022 · 13 eps · ★ 8.15
- Shares Adventure, Adult Cast, Historical with Mushi-Shi
16. Golden Kamuy
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · ★ 7.89
- Shares Adventure, Adult Cast, Historical with Mushi-Shi
17. Haibane Renmei
TV · 2002 · 13 eps · ★ 8.01
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushi-Shi
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18. Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro
Movie · 1979 · ★ 8.16
- Shares Adventure, Mystery, Adult Cast with Mushi-Shi
19. Vinland Saga
TV · 2019 · 24 eps · ★ 8.78
- Shares Adventure, Historical with Mushi-Shi
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20. Moriarty the Patriot
TV · 2020 · 11 eps · ★ 8.17
- Shares Mystery, Adult Cast, Historical with Mushi-Shi
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Mushishi; for those, see the Mushi-Shi watch order.
How the top picks compare with Mushishi
Mushishi is 26 episodes from 2005, tagged adventure, mystery, slice of life and supernatural. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Mushishi does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mononoke | 12 episodes, much shorter than Mushi-Shi | 2007 | Mystery, Supernatural, Adult Cast, Historical | Horror, Suspense, Mythology |
| Natsume's Book of Friends | 13 episodes, much shorter than Mushi-Shi | 2008 | Slice of Life, Supernatural, Iyashikei | Mythology |
| Spice and Wolf | 13 episodes, much shorter than Mushi-Shi | 2008 | Adventure, Supernatural, Adult Cast | Drama, Romance |
| xxxHOLiC | 24 episodes | 2006 | Mystery, Supernatural | Comedy, Drama |
| Kino's Journey | 13 episodes, much shorter than Mushi-Shi | 2003 | Adventure | Drama, Fantasy |
| Dororo | 24 episodes | 2019, 14 years newer | Adventure, Historical | Action, Fantasy, Mythology |
| Bakemonogatari | 15 episodes, much shorter than Mushi-Shi | 2009, 4 years newer | Mystery, Supernatural | Romance, Vampire |
| Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure | 4 episodes, much shorter than Mushi-Shi | 2026, 21 years newer | Adventure, Mystery, Supernatural, Historical | Action, Racing |
Pick by what you loved about Mushishi
- If you liked the adult cast side: Mononoke, Spice and Wolf, Baccano! and Golden Kamuy Season 3.
- If you liked the historical side: Mononoke, Dororo, Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and Baccano!.
- If you liked the iyashikei side: Natsume's Book of Friends, Aria the Animation and Girls' Last Tour.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Mushishi: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Mushishi fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Mushishi are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Mushishi?
Mononoke. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Mushi-Shi. Natsume's Book of Friends and Spice and Wolf come next.
Is there a short anime like Mushishi?
Yes: Mononoke (12 episodes), Natsume's Book of Friends (13 episodes), Spice and Wolf (13 episodes) and Kino's Journey (13 episodes).
What do Mushishi fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Mushishi most often recommend Mononoke, Natsume's Book of Friends, Spice and Wolf, xxxHOLiC and Kino's Journey.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Mushishi fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Mushishi itself are left out.
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