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Similar to Usagi Drop

24 Anime Like Usagi Drop

These 24 anime are the closest matches to Usagi Drop in our catalogue. They are ranked by how much they overlap with it — strongest matches first — then by community rating.

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Shared themes: Childcare · Iyashikei.

Happa no Suizokukan One morning, Daikichi Kawachi finds Rin Kaga eagerly crafting fish out of autumn leaves. Wanting to spur her newfound interest, Daikichi helps Rin learn more about the beautiful and diverse animals that live under the sea. Santa-san e Spend

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Shared themes: Childcare · Iyashikei.

Seishuu Handa is an up-and-coming calligrapher: young, handsome, talented, and unfortunately, a narcissist to boot. When a veteran labels his award-winning piece as "unoriginal," Seishuu quickly loses his cool with severe repercussions. As punishment, and also

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Shared themes: Childcare · Iyashikei.

After losing both parents in a fatal plane crash, teenager Ryuuichi Kashima must adjust to his new life as the guardian of his younger brother Kotarou. Although Ryuuichi is able to maintain a friendly and kindhearted demeanor, Kotarou is a reserved toddler sti

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Shared themes: Childcare · Iyashikei.

With the onset of exams Ryuuichi and Kotaro spend less time together and a special version of Snow White is put on by the cast of Gakuen Babysitters. This special episode is bundled with the 7th Blu-ray volume.

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Shared themes: Childcare · Iyashikei.

Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, Souta Tawara returns to his hometown in Kagawa. Though his parents are no longer around, his former home and family-owned udon restaurant reminds him of the times his family was still together. Reminiscing ab

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Shared themes: Childcare · Iyashikei.

Since the death of his wife, Kouhei Inuzuka has been caring for his young daughter Tsumugi to the best of his abilities. However, with his lack of culinary knowledge and his busy job as a teacher, he is left relying on ready-made meals from convenience stores

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

Situated near the local zoo and owned by the charismatic polar bear Shirokuma, Shirokuma Cafe is a popular spot for animals and humans alike, allowing them to sit back and relax after a hard day of work. Whether it's a cold beverage or the latest item on his m

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

Ghostly, primordial beings known as Mushi continue to cause mysterious changes in the lives of humans. The travelling Mushishi, Ginko, persists in trying to set right the strange and unsettling situations he encounters. Time loops, living shadows, and telepath

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

Perceived as strange and feared by man, over time the misshapen ones came to be known as Mushi. Although they harbor no ill intentions towards humans, many suffer from the side effects of their existence and strange nature; exploiting the Mushi without underst

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

"Mushi": the most basic forms of life in the world. They exist without any goals or purposes aside from simply "being." They are beyond the shackles of the words "good" and "evil." Mushi can exist in countless forms and are capable of mimicking things from the

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

Takashi Natsume, the timid youkai expert and master of the Book of Friends, continues his journey towards self-understanding and acceptance with the help of friends both new and old. His most important ally is still his gluttonous and sake-loving bodyguard, th

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

Takashi Natsume has grown accustomed to his encounters with youkai through the Book of Friends, which contains the names of youkai whom his grandmother, Reiko Natsume, has sealed in contracts. These encounters allow Natsume to better understand the youkai, Rei

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

On a warm summer day, a boy heard the sound of bells ringing, as if in celebration, in the mountain near his home. Several years later in that same mountain, the mushishi Ginko encounters a strange girl with weeds growing out of her body. Soon after, Ginko coi

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

As a young child, Takashi Natsume believed his ability to see youkai to be nothing but a curse. Now a high school student, Natsume has managed to heal from his old wounds and form unbreakable bonds with humans and youkai alike. Natsume's newfound friendships—i

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

Natsume Yuujinchou San follows Takashi Natsume, a boy who is able to see youkai. Natsume and his bodyguard Madara, nicknamed Nyanko-sensei, continue on their quest to release youkai from their contracts in the "Book of Friends." Natsume comes to terms with his

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

Blessed with eyes that are able to perceive the otherwise invisible youkai, Takashi Natsume hides his ability from his newfound family and friends to protect everyone's peaceful daily life. Nonetheless, Natsume never fails to show the same kindness to the bene

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

As with its prequel, Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou is about Takashi Natsume, a boy who has had the ability to see youkai since he was young, and his bodyguard youkai Madara, nicknamed Nyanko-sensei. Natsume attempts to return names written in his "Book of Friends" (

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

The entire countryside comes to a halt midday to witness a rare solar eclipse that is rumored to allow the average person to see Mushi. Unable to avert their gaze, the air is full of awe and wonder—but those who know the Mushi are preparing for the eclipse's a

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

Having spent Christmas camping with her new friends, Rin Shima embarks on a solo-camping trip to see the New Year sunrise by the sea. All goes according to plan until unforeseen weather blocks the roads back home, making a return trip impossible. Rin, who is n

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

Takashi Natsume and his spirit companion Madara, nicknamed "Nyanko," continue returning the names of spirits from the Book of Friends given by his late grandmother Reiko Natsume. On his way back from school one day, Takashi encounters a lurking spirit named Mo

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

Mysterious, unknowable creatures alien to the laws of nature—known only to some and feared by others—"Mushi" lie behind many of life's strange phenomena. Long ago, a Mushi of terrifying power threatened to extinguish all life. The Minai clan of Mushishi were b

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Shared themes: Childcare.

Corrupt politicians, frenzied nationalists, and other warmongering forces constantly jeopardize the thin veneer of peace between neighboring countries Ostania and Westalis. In spite of their plots, renowned spy and master of disguise "Twilight" fulfills danger

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

Suzunaru no Kirikabu On a hot summer day, Takashi Natsume and his feline companion Madara take a walk to buy jelly. Suddenly a truck passes the two, running over an old, masked man who asks Natsume for help. The mysterious individual turns out to be a youkai,

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Shared themes: Iyashikei.

As time marches forward, Rin Shima, Nadeshiko Kagamihara, and their friends have grown into full-fledged adults. Now with careers and responsibilities, they can no longer freely spend their days camping and adventuring. However, Chiaki Oogaki, who currently wo

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Recommendation notes

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.

  1. Usagi Drop Specials — A strong match because of shared Childcare and Iyashikei themes.
  2. Barakamon — A strong match because of shared Childcare and Iyashikei themes.
  3. Gakuen Babysitters — A strong match because of shared Childcare and Iyashikei themes.
  4. Gakuen Babysitters Special — A strong match because of shared Childcare and Iyashikei themes.
  5. Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari — A strong match because of shared Childcare and Iyashikei themes.
  6. Amaama to Inazuma — A strong match because of shared Childcare and Iyashikei themes.
  7. Shirokuma Cafe — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.
  8. Mushishi Zoku Shou 2nd Season — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.
  9. Mushishi Zoku Shou — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.
  10. Mushishi — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.
  11. Natsume Yuujinchou Shi — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.
  12. Natsume Yuujinchou Roku — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.
  13. Mushishi Zoku Shou: Suzu no Shizuku — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.
  14. Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.
  15. Natsume Yuujinchou San — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.
  16. Natsume Yuujinchou Go — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.
  17. Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.
  18. Mushishi: Hihamukage — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.
  19. Yuru Camp△ Season 2 — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.
  20. Natsume Yuujinchou Movie: Utsusemi ni Musubu — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.
  21. Mushishi Zoku Shou: Odoro no Michi — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.
  22. Spy x Family — A strong match because of shared Childcare themes.
  23. Natsume Yuujinchou Roku Specials — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.
  24. Yuru Camp△ Movie — A strong match because of shared Iyashikei themes.