Koukaku Kidoutai (TV)
TV10 epAction
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24 Anime Like Psyren
These 24 anime share the Action, Romance and Sci-Fi genres and High Stakes Game and Psychological themes that define Psyren. They are ranked by how much they overlap with it — strongest matches first — then by community rating.
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Shared themes: Psychological. Also Action · Sci-Fi.
In the year 2029, Niihama City has become a technologically advanced metropolis. Due to great improvements in cybernetics, its citizens are able to replace their limbs with robotic parts. The world is now more interconnected than ever before, and the city's Pu
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Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26
ONA8 epAction
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1. Niwa ni wa Niwa Niwatori ga Ita. (A Couple Clucking Chickens Were Still Kickin' in the Schoolyard) 2. Sasaki-kun ga Juudan Tometa (Sasaki Stopped a Bullet) 3. Koi wa Moumoku (Love Is Blind) 4. Shikaku 5. Ningyo Rhapsody (Mermaid Rhapsody) 6. Me ga Sametara
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AOTU Shijie Reborn
ONAAction
More Action and Sci-Fi to explore.
The Creator of Aotu World is a reckless God who created a universe full of inequality, but also gave the people a chance to change their destiny- Just participate in the "Aotu Tournament" and utilize the "Special Abilities" granted by the system. Pass rounds o
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Meitantei Conan: Senkou no Payload
MovieAction
More Action and Sci-Fi to explore.
Senkou no Payload is a special movie of Detective Conan, which started screening at several planetariums in Japan starting on March 8, 2025.
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Liar Game
TV26 epDrama
Shared themes: High Stakes Game · Psychological. Also Suspense.
College student Nao Kanzaki has always adhered to her name's meaning: "foolishly honest." However, after opening an unsolicited package containing one hundred million yen, she inadvertently accepts an invitation for the "Liar Game." In this tournament, contest
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Junket Bank
TVSuspense
Shared themes: High Stakes Game · Psychological. Also Suspense.
Karasu Bank is one of Japan's leading banks, boasting the third-highest operating profits in the country. Akira Mitarai is a young employee in his second year at the bank's central branch. His exceptional math skills allow him to instantly spot accounting erro
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Chou Kaguya-hime!
ONA1 epAction
More Action and Sci-Fi to explore.
Tsukuyomi is a virtual realm where hopes and dreams come together. Iroha Sakayori, a 17-year-old high school student in Tokyo, leads an extremely busy life trying to balance part-time work and academics. She finds peace by watching a popular streamer named Yac
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Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Movie: Yotsuba Keishou-hen
Movie2026Action
More Action and Romance to explore.
An anime movie adapting the Yotsuba Succession Arc.
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Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei 3rd Season Special
Special1 epAction
More Action and Romance to explore.
The Irregular at Magic High School Ancient Capital Civil War Arc 1 bonus footage includes a hot spring scene with Miyuki and Minami that was not shown on TV. This special footage can only be seen in the Blu-ray & DVD Volume 5. (Source: Official YouTube Cha
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Ghost Concert: Missing Songs
TV12 epAction
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In the year 2045, singing has been forbidden. Music is no longer created or performed by humans; instead, a music application called MiucS produces all songs on their behalf. One day, a girl named Seria Aiba hears a human singing voice while out with her frien
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Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori
TVAction
More Action and Romance to explore.
Yuri, a pretty Japanese girl, is ecstatic after passing her college entrance exam and having her first kiss with her childhood friend-turned boyfriend. However, her luck soon changes. She starts to notice that water becomes agitated whenever she goes near it.
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Junk World
Movie2025Action
More Action and Sci-Fi to explore.
A sequel film to Junk Head.
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Ling Long Di Yi Ji Jing Bian Ban
ONA8 epAction
More Action and Sci-Fi to explore.
Recap of the first season of Ling Long: Incarnation.
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Mononoke Movie 2: Hinezumi
Movie2025Horror
Shared themes: Psychological. Also Supernatural · Suspense.
One month after the Karakasa incident, the situation at the Inner Chambers is slowly returning to normal. To the noble families that run the country, normalcy means carrying on with their usual schemes to prevent any undesirable power shifts in the government.
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Evangelion: Housou 30-shuunen Kinen Tokubetsu Kougyou
Special1 epSci-Fi
Shared themes: Psychological. Also Sci-Fi · Suspense.
A new short animation for the Evangelion series that debuted at the "EVANGELION:30+; 30th ANN/VERSARY OF EVANGELION" fes. in Yokohama Arena.
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Toaru Anbu no Item
TVAction
Shared themes: Super Power. Also Action · Sci-Fi.
In Academy City, where supernatural abilities are part of everyday science, the city's peace is upheld by an unseen force—the dark side. Among the covert operatives is ITEM, a four-member elite unit. With Rikou Takitsubo's tracking abilities, Frenda Seivelun's
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Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu.
TV11 epAction
Shared themes: High Stakes Game. Also Action · Suspense.
Yuuki wakes up to find herself in an unfamiliar manor, wearing a maid uniform and lying on a luxurious bed. Soon, she discovers five more girls, all dressed the same as her. This is the Ghost House, and the only way they can survive is to make it through the t
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Yi Ren Zhi Xia 6
ONA26 epAction
Shared themes: Super Power. Also Action · Supernatural.
Following the incident in Bi You Village, Zhang Chulan continues his investigation into Feng Baobao's origins, leading him to visit Lu Jin. From Lu Jin, Zhang Chulan obtains the list of the Thirty-Six Thieves and unexpectedly learns the reason for Jin Feng's a
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Duel Masters LOST: Gekka no Shinigami
ONA4 epAction
Shared themes: Strategy Game. Also Action · Supernatural.
Sequel to Duel Masters LOST: Tsuioku no Suishou.
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Necronomico no Cosmic Horror Show
TV12 epSupernatural
Shared themes: High Stakes Game. Also Supernatural · Suspense.
Miko Kurono is a lesser-known streamer, "Necronomico," who plays video games for her small audience. She has been covering the hospital bills of her close friend and fellow streamer, Mayu Mayusaka, ever since she and other popular streamers mysteriously fell i
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Mononoke Movie 3: Hebigami
Movie2026Horror
Shared themes: Psychological. Also Supernatural · Suspense.
Third installment of the Mononoke movie.
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Shared themes: High Stakes Game. Also Action · Suspense.
The deadly game is back! Once again, sixteen Magical Girls have been assembled for a high-stakes challenge. Every three days, their Magical Phone pulls them into an RPG-like simulation where they have to work together to fight enemies, solve puzzles, and earn
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Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu. 44: Cloudy Beach
Movie2026Action
Shared themes: High Stakes Game. Also Action · Suspense.
Sequel to Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu.
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Shuukan Ranobe Anime
TV12 epAction
Shared themes: Super Power. Also Action · Romance.
A collection of original short episodes based on stories created by light novel authors and illustrators.
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Why these anime are similar
MangaKazoku compares shared genres, themes, format, and catalogue similarity, then uses community score only as a tie-breaker. These are discovery suggestions, not editorial reviews.
- Koukaku Kidoutai (TV) — A strong match because of shared Action, Sci-Fi and Suspense genres and shared Psychological themes.
- Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26 — A strong match because of shared Action, Romance and Supernatural genres.
- AOTU Shijie Reborn — A strong match because of shared Action, Sci-Fi and Suspense genres.
- Meitantei Conan: Senkou no Payload — A strong match because of shared Action, Sci-Fi and Suspense genres.
- Liar Game — A strong match because of shared Suspense genres and shared High Stakes Game and Psychological themes.
- Junket Bank — A strong match because of shared Suspense genres and shared High Stakes Game and Psychological themes.
- Chou Kaguya-hime! — A strong match because of shared Action, Sci-Fi and Supernatural genres.
- Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Movie: Yotsuba Keishou-hen — A strong match because of shared Action, Romance and Sci-Fi genres.
- Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei 3rd Season Special — A strong match because of shared Action, Romance and Sci-Fi genres.
- Ghost Concert: Missing Songs — A strong match because of shared Action, Sci-Fi and Supernatural genres.
- Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori — A strong match because of shared Action, Romance and Supernatural genres.
- Junk World — A strong match because of shared Action, Sci-Fi and Suspense genres.
- Ling Long Di Yi Ji Jing Bian Ban — A strong match because of shared Action, Sci-Fi and Suspense genres.
- Mononoke Movie 2: Hinezumi — A strong match because of shared Supernatural and Suspense genres and shared Psychological themes.
- Evangelion: Housou 30-shuunen Kinen Tokubetsu Kougyou — A strong match because of shared Sci-Fi and Suspense genres and shared Psychological themes.
- Toaru Anbu no Item — A strong match because of shared Action and Sci-Fi genres and shared Super Power themes.
- Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu. — A strong match because of shared Action and Suspense genres and shared High Stakes Game themes.
- Yi Ren Zhi Xia 6 — A strong match because of shared Action and Supernatural genres and shared Super Power themes.
- Duel Masters LOST: Gekka no Shinigami — A strong match because of shared Action and Supernatural genres and shared Strategy Game themes.
- Necronomico no Cosmic Horror Show — A strong match because of shared Supernatural and Suspense genres and shared High Stakes Game themes.
- Mononoke Movie 3: Hebigami — A strong match because of shared Supernatural and Suspense genres and shared Psychological themes.
- Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku: Restart — A strong match because of shared Action and Suspense genres and shared High Stakes Game themes.
- Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu. 44: Cloudy Beach — A strong match because of shared Action and Suspense genres and shared High Stakes Game themes.
- Shuukan Ranobe Anime — A strong match because of shared Action and Romance genres and shared Super Power themes.