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Anime like Spy x Family.
Finished Spy x Family and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, award winning, comedy. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 9 recommended by fans
- 10 short picks
20 anime like Spy x Family
1. Buddy Daddies
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · ★ 8.09
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Spy x Family
- Shares Action, Comedy, Childcare with Spy x Family
2. Hinamatsuri
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · ★ 8.11
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Spy x Family
- Shares Comedy, Childcare, Super Power with Spy x Family
3. Kaguya-sama: Love is War
TV · 2019 · 12 eps · ★ 8.40
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Spy x Family
4. Sakamoto Days
TV · 2025 · 11 eps · ★ 7.58
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Spy x Family
- Shares Action, Comedy with Spy x Family
5. Attack on Titan
TV · 2013 · 25 eps · ★ 8.58
- Shares Action, Award Winning with Spy x Family
- Same studio as Spy x Family (Wit Studio)
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6. Great Pretender
TV · 2020 · 23 eps · ★ 8.18
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Spy x Family
- Same studio as Spy x Family (Wit Studio)
7. Full Metal Panic!
TV · 2002 · 24 eps · ★ 7.58
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Spy x Family
9. Bunny Drop
TV · 2011 · 11 eps · ★ 8.31
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Spy x Family
10. The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting
TV · 2022 · 12 eps · ★ 7.73
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Spy x Family
11. Reborn!
TV · 2006 · 203 eps · ★ 8.12
- Shares Action, Comedy, Super Power with Spy x Family
12. Beelzebub
TV · 2011 · 60 eps · ★ 7.84
- Shares Action, Comedy, Childcare with Spy x Family
13. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
TV · 2019 · 26 eps · ★ 8.39
- Shares Action, Award Winning with Spy x Family
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14. My Hero Academia
TV · 2016 · 13 eps · ★ 7.82
- Shares Action, Super Power with Spy x Family
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15. Princess Principal
TV · 2017 · 12 eps · ★ 7.67
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Spy x Family
16. Jujutsu Kaisen
TV · 2020 · 24 eps · ★ 8.49
- Shares Action, Award Winning with Spy x Family
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17. Undead Unluck
TV · 2023 · 24 eps · ★ 7.73
- Shares Action, Comedy, Super Power with Spy x Family
18. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind
TV · 2018 · 39 eps · ★ 8.58
- Shares Action, Super Power with Spy x Family
19. Medaka Box Abnormal
TV · 2012 · 12 eps · ★ 7.38
- Shares Action, Comedy, Super Power with Spy x Family
20. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
TV · 2006 · 25 eps · ★ 8.71
- Shares Award Winning, Super Power with Spy x Family
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Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Spy x Family; for those, see the Spy x Family watch order.
How the top picks compare with Spy x Family
Spy x Family is 12 episodes from 2022, tagged action, award winning, comedy and childcare. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Spy x Family does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Daddies | 12 episodes | 2023 | Action, Comedy, Childcare | Organized Crime |
| Hinamatsuri | 12 episodes | 2018, 4 years older | Comedy, Childcare, Super Power | Organized Crime |
| Kaguya-sama: Love is War | 12 episodes | 2019 | Comedy | Romance, School |
| Sakamoto Days | 11 episodes | 2025 | Action, Comedy | Adult Cast, Organized Crime |
| Attack on Titan | 25 episodes, much longer than Spy x Family | 2013, 9 years older | Action, Award Winning | Drama, Suspense, Gore |
| Great Pretender | 23 episodes, much longer than Spy x Family | 2020 | Action | Adventure, Mystery, Adult Cast |
| Full Metal Panic! | 24 episodes, much longer than Spy x Family | 2002, 20 years older | Comedy | Mecha, Military |
| One-Punch Man | 12 episodes | 2015, 7 years older | Action, Comedy, Super Power | Adult Cast, Parody |
Pick by what you loved about Spy x Family
- If you liked the childcare side: Buddy Daddies, Hinamatsuri, Bunny Drop and The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting.
- If you liked the super power side: Hinamatsuri, One-Punch Man, Reborn! and My Hero Academia.
- If you liked the action side: Buddy Daddies, Sakamoto Days, Attack on Titan and Great Pretender.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Spy x Family: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Spy x Family fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Spy x Family are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Spy x Family?
Buddy Daddies. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Spy x Family. Hinamatsuri and Kaguya-sama: Love is War come next.
Is there a short anime like Spy x Family?
Yes: Buddy Daddies (12 episodes), Hinamatsuri (12 episodes), Kaguya-sama: Love is War (12 episodes) and Sakamoto Days (11 episodes).
What do Spy x Family fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Spy x Family most often recommend Buddy Daddies, Hinamatsuri, Kaguya-sama: Love is War, Sakamoto Days and Great Pretender.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Spy x Family fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Spy x Family itself are left out.
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