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Anime like One Punch Man.
Finished One Punch Man and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, comedy, adult cast. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 12 short picks
20 anime like One Punch Man
1. Mob Psycho 100
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 8.49
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of One-Punch Man
- Shares Action, Comedy with One-Punch Man
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2. My Hero Academia
TV · 2016 · 13 eps · ★ 7.82
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of One-Punch Man
- Shares Action, Super Power with One-Punch Man
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3. Mashle: Magic and Muscles
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · ★ 7.60
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of One-Punch Man
- Shares Action, Comedy, Parody with One-Punch Man
4. Tiger & Bunny
TV · 2011 · 25 eps · ★ 7.83
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of One-Punch Man
- Shares Action, Comedy, Adult Cast with One-Punch Man
5. Gintama
TV · 2006 · 201 eps · ★ 8.93
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of One-Punch Man
- Shares Action, Comedy, Parody with One-Punch Man
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6. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
TV · 2016 · 120 eps · ★ 8.41
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of One-Punch Man
- Shares Comedy, Super Power with One-Punch Man
7. Overlord
TV · 2015 · 13 eps · ★ 7.89
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of One-Punch Man
- Same studio as One-Punch Man (Madhouse)
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8. Dragon Ball Z
TV · 1989 · 291 eps · ★ 8.21
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of One-Punch Man
- Shares Action, Comedy with One-Punch Man
9. Samurai Flamenco
TV · 2013 · 22 eps · ★ 6.89
- Shares Action, Comedy, Adult Cast with One-Punch Man
10. Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren't They?
TV · 2013 · 10 eps · ★ 7.40
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of One-Punch Man
- Shares Action, Comedy with One-Punch Man
11. Bungo Stray Dogs
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.80
- Shares Action, Adult Cast, Super Power with One-Punch Man
12. The Devil is a Part-Timer!
TV · 2013 · 13 eps · ★ 7.69
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of One-Punch Man
13. Gungrave
TV · 2003 · 26 eps · ★ 7.82
- Shares Action, Adult Cast, Super Power with One-Punch Man
- Same studio as One-Punch Man (Madhouse)
14. Needless
TV · 2009 · 24 eps · ★ 7.21
- Shares Action, Comedy, Super Power with One-Punch Man
- Same studio as One-Punch Man (Madhouse)
15. Spy x Family
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 8.40
- Shares Action, Comedy, Super Power with One-Punch Man
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16. Black Lagoon
TV · 2006 · 12 eps · ★ 8.04
- Shares Action, Adult Cast with One-Punch Man
- Same studio as One-Punch Man (Madhouse)
17. Drifters
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.88
- Shares Action, Comedy, Adult Cast with One-Punch Man
18. Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro
Movie · 1979 · ★ 8.16
- Shares Action, Comedy, Adult Cast with One-Punch Man
19. Genshiken
TV · 2004 · 12 eps · ★ 7.63
- Shares Comedy, Adult Cast, Parody with One-Punch Man
20. Excel Saga
TV · 1999 · 26 eps · ★ 7.49
- Shares Comedy, Adult Cast, Parody with One-Punch Man
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of One Punch Man; for those, see the One-Punch Man watch order.
How the top picks compare with One Punch Man
One Punch Man is 12 episodes from 2015, tagged action, comedy, adult cast and parody. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that One Punch Man does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mob Psycho 100 | 12 episodes | 2016 | Action, Comedy | Supernatural |
| My Hero Academia | 13 episodes | 2016 | Action, Super Power | School |
| Mashle: Magic and Muscles | 12 episodes | 2023, 8 years newer | Action, Comedy, Parody | Fantasy, Gag Humor, School |
| Tiger & Bunny | 25 episodes, much longer than One-Punch Man | 2011, 4 years older | Action, Comedy, Adult Cast, Super Power | Mystery, Sci-Fi |
| Gintama | 201 episodes, much longer than One-Punch Man | 2006, 9 years older | Action, Comedy, Parody | Sci-Fi, Gag Humor, Historical |
| The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. | 120 episodes, much longer than One-Punch Man | 2016 | Comedy, Super Power | Gag Humor, School |
| Overlord | 13 episodes | 2015 | Action | Adventure, Fantasy, Isekai |
| Dragon Ball Z | 291 episodes, much longer than One-Punch Man | 1989, 26 years older | Action, Comedy | Adventure, Fantasy, Martial Arts |
Pick by what you loved about One Punch Man
- If you liked the adult cast side: Tiger & Bunny, Samurai Flamenco, Bungo Stray Dogs and Gungrave.
- If you liked the parody side: Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Gintama, Samurai Flamenco and Genshiken.
- If you liked the super power side: My Hero Academia, Tiger & Bunny, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. and Samurai Flamenco.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against One Punch Man: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to One Punch Man fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of One Punch Man are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like One Punch Man?
Mob Psycho 100. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of One-Punch Man. My Hero Academia and Mashle: Magic and Muscles come next.
Is there a short anime like One Punch Man?
Yes: Mob Psycho 100 (12 episodes), My Hero Academia (13 episodes), Mashle: Magic and Muscles (12 episodes) and Overlord (13 episodes).
What do One Punch Man fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved One Punch Man most often recommend Mob Psycho 100, My Hero Academia, Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Tiger & Bunny and Gintama.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to One Punch Man fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of One Punch Man itself are left out.
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