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Anime like Pokémon.
Finished Pokémon and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, adventure, comedy. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 7 recommended by fans
- 7 short picks
20 anime like Pokémon
1. Digimon: Digital Monsters
TV · 1999 · 54 eps · ★ 7.79
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Pokémon
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Pokémon
2. One Piece
TV · 1999 · 1180 eps · ★ 8.72
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Pokémon
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Pokémon
On AnimeSparks: One Piece Poneglyphs Explained: Road Poneglyphs and Laugh Tale
3. Naruto
TV · 2002 · 220 eps · ★ 8.03
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Pokémon
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Pokémon
On AnimeSparks: What Is the Rinnegan in Naruto? Six Paths Powers and Users Explained
4. Dragon Ball
TV · 1986 · 153 eps · ★ 7.98
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Pokémon
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Pokémon
On AnimeSparks: Can Sung Jin-Woo Beat Goku? Solo Leveling vs Dragon Ball Z
5. Yu-Gi-Oh!
TV · 2000 · 224 eps · ★ 7.52
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Pokémon
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Pokémon
6. Bakugan Battle Brawlers
TV · 2007 · 52 eps · ★ 6.52
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Pokémon
- Shares Action, Fantasy with Pokémon
7. Beyblade
TV · 2001 · 51 eps · ★ 6.82
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Pokémon
- Shares Adventure, Comedy with Pokémon
8. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV · 2009 · 64 eps · ★ 9.11
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Pokémon
On AnimeSparks: What Is the Philosopher's Stone in Fullmetal Alchemist? Explained
9. Hunter x Hunter
TV · 2011 · 148 eps · ★ 9.03
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Pokémon
On AnimeSparks: Who Are the Phantom Troupe in Hunter x Hunter? Members and Origins Explained
10. Berserk
TV · 1997 · 25 eps · ★ 8.61
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Pokémon
- Same studio as Pokémon (OLM)
On AnimeSparks: Why Did Griffith Sacrifice the Band of the Hawk? Berserk's Eclipse Explained
11. Drifters
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.88
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Pokémon
12. Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · ★ 7.71
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Pokémon
13. Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious
TV · 2019 · 12 eps · ★ 7.46
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Pokémon
14. Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2
TV · 2024 · 25 eps · ★ 7.84
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Pokémon
15. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.
TV · 2020 · 12 eps · ★ 7.49
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Pokémon
17. So I'm a Spider, So What?
TV · 2021 · 24 eps · ★ 7.44
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Pokémon
18. Slayers
TV · 1995 · 26 eps · ★ 7.72
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Pokémon
19. Princess Mononoke
Movie · 1997 · ★ 8.67
- Shares Action, Adventure, Fantasy with Pokémon
20. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Visions of Coleus
ONA · 2023 · 3 eps · ★ 7.58
- Shares Action, Adventure, Comedy with Pokémon
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Pokémon; for those, see the Pokémon watch order.
How the top picks compare with Pokémon
Pokémon is 276 episodes from 1997, tagged action, adventure, comedy and fantasy. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Pokémon does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digimon: Digital Monsters | 54 episodes, much shorter than Pokémon | 1999 | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy | Isekai |
| One Piece | 1,180 episodes, much longer than Pokémon | 1999 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | — |
| Naruto | 220 episodes | 2002, 5 years newer | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Martial Arts |
| Dragon Ball | 153 episodes, much shorter than Pokémon | 1986, 11 years older | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy | Martial Arts |
| Yu-Gi-Oh! | 224 episodes | 2000 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Strategy Game |
| Bakugan Battle Brawlers | 52 episodes, much shorter than Pokémon | 2007, 10 years newer | Action, Fantasy | Strategy Game |
| Beyblade | 51 episodes, much shorter than Pokémon | 2001, 4 years newer | Adventure, Comedy | Sports |
| Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood | 64 episodes, much shorter than Pokémon | 2009, 12 years newer | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Drama, Military |
Pick by what you loved about Pokémon
- If you liked the action side: Digimon: Digital Monsters, One Piece, Naruto and Dragon Ball.
- If you liked the adventure side: Digimon: Digital Monsters, One Piece, Naruto and Dragon Ball.
- If you liked the comedy side: Digimon: Digital Monsters, Dragon Ball, Beyblade and Drifters.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Pokémon: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Pokémon fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Pokémon are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Pokémon?
Digimon: Digital Monsters. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Pokémon. One Piece and Naruto come next.
Is there a short anime like Pokémon?
Yes: Drifters (12 episodes), Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy (12 episodes), Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious (12 episodes) and BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. (12 episodes).
What do Pokémon fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Pokémon most often recommend Digimon: Digital Monsters, One Piece, Naruto, Dragon Ball and Yu-Gi-Oh!.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Pokémon fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Pokémon itself are left out.
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