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Anime like Oshi no Ko.
Finished Oshi no Ko and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its award winning, drama, reincarnation. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 9 recommended by fans
- 12 short picks
20 anime like Oshi no Ko
1. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
TV · 2006 · 25 eps · ★ 8.71
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of [Oshi No Ko]
- Shares Award Winning, Drama with [Oshi No Ko]
On AnimeSparks: What Is Geass in Code Geass? Lelouch's Power and Rules Explained
2. Kaguya-sama: Love is War
TV · 2019 · 12 eps · ★ 8.40
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of [Oshi No Ko]
3. Skip Beat!
TV · 2008 · 25 eps · ★ 8.07
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of [Oshi No Ko]
- Shares Drama, Showbiz with [Oshi No Ko]
4. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
TV · 2021 · 11 eps · ★ 8.31
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of [Oshi No Ko]
- Shares Drama, Reincarnation with [Oshi No Ko]
On AnimeSparks: Mushoku Tensei Season 3 Episode 15 Release Date: Part 2 in 2027
5. Death Note
TV · 2006 · 37 eps · ★ 8.62
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of [Oshi No Ko]
On AnimeSparks: How Does the Death Note Work? Rules and Shinigami Eyes Explained
6. Erased
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 8.31
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of [Oshi No Ko]
7. Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
TV · 2018 · 13 eps · ★ 8.23
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of [Oshi No Ko]
8. IDOLiSH7
TV · 2018 · 17 eps · ★ 7.69
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of [Oshi No Ko]
9. Bocchi the Rock!
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 8.72
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of [Oshi No Ko]
10. Millennium Actress
Movie · 2002 · ★ 8.25
- Shares Award Winning, Drama, Showbiz with [Oshi No Ko]
11. Colorful: The Motion Picture
Movie · 2010 · ★ 7.74
- Shares Award Winning, Drama, Reincarnation with [Oshi No Ko]
12. Ping Pong the Animation
TV · 2014 · 11 eps · ★ 8.63
- Shares Award Winning, Drama with [Oshi No Ko]
13. In This Corner of the World
Movie · 2016 · ★ 8.24
- Shares Award Winning, Drama with [Oshi No Ko]
14. Planetes
TV · 2003 · 26 eps · ★ 8.24
- Shares Award Winning, Drama with [Oshi No Ko]
15. Ya Boy Kongming!
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 8.08
- Shares Reincarnation, Showbiz with [Oshi No Ko]
16. The Master of Diabolism 2
ONA · 2019 · 8 eps · ★ 8.45
- Shares Drama, Reincarnation with [Oshi No Ko]
17. The Master of Diabolism
ONA · 2018 · 15 eps · ★ 8.44
- Shares Drama, Reincarnation with [Oshi No Ko]
18. Pompo: The Cinéphile
Movie · 2021 · ★ 8.13
- Shares Drama, Showbiz with [Oshi No Ko]
19. Looking for the Full Moon
TV · 2002 · 52 eps · ★ 7.95
- Shares Drama, Showbiz with [Oshi No Ko]
20. The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess
ONA · 2025 · 16 eps · ★ 7.75
- Shares Drama, Reincarnation with [Oshi No Ko]
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Oshi no Ko; for those, see the [Oshi No Ko] watch order.
How the top picks compare with Oshi no Ko
Oshi no Ko is 11 episodes from 2023, tagged award winning, drama, reincarnation and showbiz. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Oshi no Ko does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion | 25 episodes, much longer than [Oshi No Ko] | 2006, 17 years older | Award Winning, Drama | Sci-Fi, Mecha, Military |
| Kaguya-sama: Love is War | 12 episodes | 2019, 4 years older | — | Comedy, Romance, School |
| Skip Beat! | 25 episodes, much longer than [Oshi No Ko] | 2008, 15 years older | Drama, Showbiz | Comedy, Romance, Love Polygon |
| Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation | 11 episodes | 2021 | Drama, Reincarnation | Adventure, Fantasy, Ecchi |
| Death Note | 37 episodes, much longer than [Oshi No Ko] | 2006, 17 years older | — | Supernatural, Suspense, Psychological |
| Erased | 12 episodes | 2016, 7 years older | — | Mystery, Suspense, Psychological |
| Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai | 13 episodes | 2018, 5 years older | Drama | Romance, Supernatural, School |
| IDOLiSH7 | 17 episodes | 2018, 5 years older | Drama | Idols (Male), Music |
Pick by what you loved about Oshi no Ko
- If you liked the reincarnation side: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, Colorful: The Motion Picture, Ya Boy Kongming! and The Master of Diabolism 2.
- If you liked the showbiz side: Skip Beat!, Millennium Actress, Ya Boy Kongming! and Pompo: The Cinéphile.
- If you liked the award winning side: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Millennium Actress, Colorful: The Motion Picture and Ping Pong the Animation.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Oshi no Ko: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Oshi no Ko fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Oshi no Ko are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Oshi no Ko?
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of [Oshi No Ko]. Kaguya-sama: Love is War and Skip Beat! come next.
Is there a short anime like Oshi no Ko?
Yes: Kaguya-sama: Love is War (12 episodes), Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (11 episodes), Erased (12 episodes) and Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (13 episodes).
What do Oshi no Ko fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Oshi no Ko most often recommend Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Kaguya-sama: Love is War, Skip Beat!, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation and Death Note.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Oshi no Ko fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Oshi no Ko itself are left out.
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