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Anime like Re:Zero.
Finished Re:Zero and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its drama, fantasy, suspense. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 9 short picks
20 anime like Re:Zero
1. Steins;Gate
TV · 2011 · 24 eps · ★ 9.07
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
- Shares Drama, Suspense, Psychological with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
- Same studio as Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (White Fox)
On AnimeSparks: How Does Time Travel Work in Steins;Gate? World Lines Explained
2. Erased
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 8.31
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
- Shares Suspense, Psychological, Time Travel with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
3. KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
TV · 2016 · 10 eps · ★ 8.08
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
- Shares Fantasy, Isekai with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
4. The Rising of the Shield Hero
TV · 2019 · 25 eps · ★ 7.89
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
- Shares Drama, Fantasy, Isekai with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
5. Summer Time Rendering
TV · 2022 · 25 eps · ★ 8.46
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
- Shares Suspense, Time Travel with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
On AnimeSparks: Summer Time Rendering Ending Explained: Shinpei’s Final Timeline and Ushio’s Return
6. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
TV · 2021 · 11 eps · ★ 8.31
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
- Shares Drama, Fantasy, Isekai with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
On AnimeSparks: Mushoku Tensei Season 3 Episode 15 Release Date: Part 2 in 2027
7. Puella Magi Madoka Magica
TV · 2011 · 12 eps · ★ 8.39
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
- Shares Drama, Suspense, Psychological with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
On AnimeSparks: Madoka Magica Walpurgisnacht Rising US Release Date and Ticket Sales
8. Tokyo Revengers
TV · 2021 · 24 eps · ★ 7.80
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
- Shares Drama, Time Travel with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
On AnimeSparks: Tokyo Revengers Season 4 Release Date: October 2, 2026
9. Higurashi: When They Cry
TV · 2006 · 26 eps · ★ 7.87
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
10. Death Parade
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 8.13
- Shares Drama, Fantasy, Suspense with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
11. Steins;Gate 0
TV · 2018 · 23 eps · ★ 8.56
- Shares Drama, Suspense, Time Travel with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
- Same studio as Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (White Fox)
On AnimeSparks: How Does Time Travel Work in Steins;Gate? World Lines Explained
12. From the New World
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · ★ 8.24
- Shares Drama, Fantasy, Suspense with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
13. Sword Art Online
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · ★ 7.23
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
On AnimeSparks: Why Sword Art Online Changed Virtual Reality Anime Forever
14. Death Billiards
Movie · 2013 · ★ 7.87
- Shares Drama, Fantasy, Suspense with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
15. Tokyo Ghoul
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · ★ 7.79
- Shares Fantasy, Suspense, Psychological with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
16. Neon Genesis Evangelion
TV · 1995 · 26 eps · ★ 8.37
- Shares Drama, Suspense, Psychological with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
On AnimeSparks: How Neon Genesis Evangelion Uses Mecha to Explore Depression and Identity
17. Takopi's Original Sin
ONA · 2025 · 6 eps · ★ 8.74
- Shares Drama, Psychological, Time Travel with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
On AnimeSparks: Takopi’s Original Sin Movie Adds New Scenes, but It Isn't a Sequel
18. The Tatami Galaxy
TV · 2010 · 11 eps · ★ 8.55
- Shares Suspense, Psychological, Time Travel with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
19. Death Note
TV · 2006 · 37 eps · ★ 8.62
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
On AnimeSparks: How Does the Death Note Work? Rules and Shinigami Eyes Explained
20. Banana Fish
TV · 2018 · 24 eps · ★ 8.45
- Shares Drama, Suspense, Psychological with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Re:Zero; for those, see the Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- watch order.
How the top picks compare with Re:Zero
Re:Zero is 25 episodes from 2016, tagged drama, fantasy, suspense and isekai. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Re:Zero does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steins;Gate | 24 episodes | 2011, 5 years older | Drama, Suspense, Psychological, Time Travel | Sci-Fi |
| Erased | 12 episodes, much shorter than Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- | 2016 | Suspense, Psychological, Time Travel | Mystery |
| KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! | 10 episodes, much shorter than Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- | 2016 | Fantasy, Isekai | Adventure, Comedy, Parody |
| The Rising of the Shield Hero | 25 episodes | 2019 | Drama, Fantasy, Isekai | Action, Adventure |
| Summer Time Rendering | 25 episodes | 2022, 6 years newer | Suspense, Time Travel | Mystery, Supernatural |
| Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation | 11 episodes, much shorter than Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- | 2021, 5 years newer | Drama, Fantasy, Isekai | Adventure, Ecchi, Reincarnation |
| Puella Magi Madoka Magica | 12 episodes, much shorter than Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- | 2011, 5 years older | Drama, Suspense, Psychological | Award Winning, Mahou Shoujo |
| Tokyo Revengers | 24 episodes | 2021, 5 years newer | Drama, Time Travel | Action, Delinquents |
Pick by what you loved about Re:Zero
- If you liked the isekai side: KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, The Rising of the Shield Hero and Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation.
- If you liked the psychological side: Steins;Gate, Erased, Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Higurashi: When They Cry.
- If you liked the time travel side: Steins;Gate, Erased, Summer Time Rendering and Tokyo Revengers.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Re:Zero: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Re:Zero fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Re:Zero are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Re:Zero?
Steins;Gate. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-. Erased and KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! come next.
Is there a short anime like Re:Zero?
Yes: Erased (12 episodes), KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! (10 episodes), Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (11 episodes) and Puella Magi Madoka Magica (12 episodes).
What do Re:Zero fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Re:Zero most often recommend Steins;Gate, Erased, KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, The Rising of the Shield Hero and Summer Time Rendering.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Re:Zero fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Re:Zero itself are left out.
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