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Anime like Soul Eater.
Finished Soul Eater and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, comedy, fantasy. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 9 short picks
20 anime like Soul Eater
1. Blue Exorcist
TV · 2011 · 25 eps · ★ 7.47
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Soul Eater
- Shares Action, School with Soul Eater
2. Noragami
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · ★ 7.94
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Soul Eater
- Same studio as Soul Eater (Bones)
3. D.Gray-man
TV · 2006 · 103 eps · ★ 8.00
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Soul Eater
- Shares Action, Fantasy with Soul Eater
4. Fullmetal Alchemist
TV · 2003 · 51 eps · ★ 8.12
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Soul Eater
- Shares Action, Fantasy with Soul Eater
- Same studio as Soul Eater (Bones)
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5. One Piece
TV · 1999 · 1180 eps · ★ 8.72
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Soul Eater
- Shares Action, Fantasy with Soul Eater
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6. Naruto
TV · 2002 · 220 eps · ★ 8.03
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Soul Eater
- Shares Action, Fantasy with Soul Eater
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7. Fairy Tail
TV · 2009 · 175 eps · ★ 7.57
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Soul Eater
- Shares Action, Fantasy with Soul Eater
8. Bleach
TV · 2004 · 366 eps · ★ 8.00
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Soul Eater
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9. Fire Force
TV · 2019 · 24 eps · ★ 7.72
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Soul Eater
- Shares Action, Fantasy with Soul Eater
10. Blood Lad
TV · 2013 · 10 eps · ★ 7.23
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Soul Eater
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with Soul Eater
11. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV · 2009 · 64 eps · ★ 9.11
- Shares Action, Fantasy with Soul Eater
- Same studio as Soul Eater (Bones)
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12. Kill la Kill
TV · 2013 · 24 eps · ★ 8.03
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with Soul Eater
13. Mashle: Magic and Muscles
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · ★ 7.60
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with Soul Eater
14. Mashle: Magic and Muscles - The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · ★ 7.77
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with Soul Eater
15. My Hero Academia
TV · 2016 · 13 eps · ★ 7.82
- Shares Action, School with Soul Eater
- Same studio as Soul Eater (Bones)
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16. Trinity Seven
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · ★ 7.02
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with Soul Eater
18. Soul Eater NOT!
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · ★ 5.86
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with Soul Eater
- Same studio as Soul Eater (Bones)
19. Trinity Seven: Heavens Library & Crimson Lord
Movie · 2019 · ★ 7.32
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with Soul Eater
20. Trinity Seven: Eternity Library & Alchemic Girl
Movie · 2017 · ★ 7.22
- Shares Action, Comedy, Fantasy with Soul Eater
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Soul Eater.
How the top picks compare with Soul Eater
Soul Eater is 51 episodes from 2008, tagged action, comedy, fantasy and school. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Soul Eater does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Exorcist | 25 episodes, much shorter than Soul Eater | 2011 | Action, School | Supernatural, Mythology |
| Noragami | 12 episodes, much shorter than Soul Eater | 2014, 6 years newer | Action | Supernatural, Mythology |
| D.Gray-man | 103 episodes, much longer than Soul Eater | 2006 | Action, Fantasy | Adventure, Urban Fantasy |
| Fullmetal Alchemist | 51 episodes | 2003, 5 years older | Action, Fantasy | Adventure, Award Winning, Drama |
| One Piece | 1,180 episodes, much longer than Soul Eater | 1999, 9 years older | Action, Fantasy | Adventure |
| Naruto | 220 episodes, much longer than Soul Eater | 2002, 6 years older | Action, Fantasy | Adventure, Martial Arts |
| Fairy Tail | 175 episodes, much longer than Soul Eater | 2009 | Action, Fantasy | Adventure |
| Bleach | 366 episodes, much longer than Soul Eater | 2004, 4 years older | Action | Adventure, Supernatural |
Pick by what you loved about Soul Eater
- If you liked the school side: Blue Exorcist, Kill la Kill, Mashle: Magic and Muscles and Mashle: Magic and Muscles - The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc.
- If you liked the action side: Blue Exorcist, Noragami, D.Gray-man and Fullmetal Alchemist.
- If you liked the comedy side: Blood Lad, Kill la Kill, Mashle: Magic and Muscles and Mashle: Magic and Muscles - The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Soul Eater: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Soul Eater fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Soul Eater are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Soul Eater?
Blue Exorcist. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Soul Eater. Noragami and D.Gray-man come next.
Is there a short anime like Soul Eater?
Yes: Noragami (12 episodes), Blood Lad (10 episodes), Mashle: Magic and Muscles (12 episodes) and Mashle: Magic and Muscles - The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc (12 episodes).
What do Soul Eater fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Soul Eater most often recommend Blue Exorcist, Noragami, D.Gray-man, Fullmetal Alchemist and One Piece.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Soul Eater fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Soul Eater itself are left out.
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