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Anime like Vinland Saga.
Finished Vinland Saga and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its action, adventure, drama. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 8 recommended by fans
- 11 short picks
20 anime like Vinland Saga
1. Attack on Titan
TV · 2013 · 25 eps · ★ 8.58
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Vinland Saga
- Shares Action, Drama, Gore with Vinland Saga
- Same studio as Vinland Saga (Wit Studio)
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2. Berserk
TV · 1997 · 25 eps · ★ 8.61
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Vinland Saga
- Shares Action, Adventure, Drama with Vinland Saga
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3. Dororo
TV · 2019 · 24 eps · ★ 8.26
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Vinland Saga
- Shares Action, Adventure, Historical with Vinland Saga
4. 91 Days
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.82
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Vinland Saga
- Shares Action, Drama, Historical with Vinland Saga
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5. The Heroic Legend of Arslan
TV · 2015 · 25 eps · ★ 7.65
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Vinland Saga
- Shares Action, Adventure, Drama with Vinland Saga
6. Golden Kamuy
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · ★ 7.89
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Vinland Saga
- Shares Action, Adventure, Historical with Vinland Saga
7. Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
TV · 2024 · 25 eps · ★ 8.72
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Vinland Saga
- Shares Drama, Historical with Vinland Saga
8. Kingdom
TV · 2012 · 38 eps · ★ 7.86
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Vinland Saga
- Shares Action, Historical with Vinland Saga
9. Hell's Paradise
TV · 2023 · 13 eps · ★ 8.08
- Shares Action, Adventure, Gore with Vinland Saga
10. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
TV · 2009 · 64 eps · ★ 9.11
- Shares Action, Adventure, Drama with Vinland Saga
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11. Basilisk
TV · 2005 · 24 eps · ★ 7.53
- Shares Action, Drama, Gore with Vinland Saga
12. Hell's Paradise Season 2
TV · 2026 · 12 eps · ★ 8.15
- Shares Action, Adventure, Gore with Vinland Saga
13. The Master of Diabolism 2
ONA · 2019 · 8 eps · ★ 8.45
- Shares Action, Adventure, Drama with Vinland Saga
14. The Master of Diabolism
ONA · 2018 · 15 eps · ★ 8.44
- Shares Action, Adventure, Drama with Vinland Saga
15. Heaven Official's Blessing
ONA · 2020 · 11 eps · ★ 8.41
- Shares Action, Adventure, Drama with Vinland Saga
16. Millennium Actress
Movie · 2002 · ★ 8.25
- Shares Action, Adventure, Drama with Vinland Saga
17. Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · ★ 7.29
- Shares Action, Gore, Historical with Vinland Saga
- Same studio as Vinland Saga (Wit Studio)
18. Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
ONA · 2026 · 4 eps · ★ 9.04
- Shares Action, Adventure, Historical with Vinland Saga
19. Porco Rosso
Movie · 1992 · ★ 7.97
- Shares Action, Adventure, Drama with Vinland Saga
20. Made in Abyss
TV · 2017 · 13 eps · ★ 8.62
- Shares Adventure, Drama, Gore with Vinland Saga
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Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Vinland Saga; for those, see the Vinland Saga watch order.
How the top picks compare with Vinland Saga
Vinland Saga is 24 episodes from 2019, tagged action, adventure, drama and gore. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Vinland Saga does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack on Titan | 25 episodes | 2013, 6 years older | Action, Drama, Gore | Award Winning, Suspense, Military |
| Berserk | 25 episodes | 1997, 22 years older | Action, Adventure, Drama, Gore | Fantasy, Horror, Military |
| Dororo | 24 episodes | 2019 | Action, Adventure, Historical | Fantasy, Mythology, Samurai |
| 91 Days | 12 episodes, much shorter than Vinland Saga | 2016 | Action, Drama, Historical | Suspense, Adult Cast, Organized Crime |
| The Heroic Legend of Arslan | 25 episodes | 2015, 4 years older | Action, Adventure, Drama, Historical | Fantasy, Military |
| Golden Kamuy | 12 episodes, much shorter than Vinland Saga | 2018 | Action, Adventure, Historical | Adult Cast, Military |
| Orb: On the Movements of the Earth | 25 episodes | 2024, 5 years newer | Drama, Historical | — |
| Kingdom | 38 episodes | 2012, 7 years older | Action, Historical | Military |
Pick by what you loved about Vinland Saga
- If you liked the gore side: Attack on Titan, Berserk, Hell's Paradise and Basilisk.
- If you liked the historical side: Dororo, 91 Days, The Heroic Legend of Arslan and Golden Kamuy.
- If you liked the action side: Attack on Titan, Berserk, Dororo and 91 Days.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Vinland Saga: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Vinland Saga fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Vinland Saga are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Vinland Saga?
Attack on Titan. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Vinland Saga. Berserk and Dororo come next.
Is there a short anime like Vinland Saga?
Yes: 91 Days (12 episodes), Golden Kamuy (12 episodes), Hell's Paradise (13 episodes) and Hell's Paradise Season 2 (12 episodes).
What do Vinland Saga fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Vinland Saga most often recommend Attack on Titan, Berserk, Dororo, 91 Days and The Heroic Legend of Arslan.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Vinland Saga fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Vinland Saga itself are left out.
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