Anime Like Nabari no Ou(2026)

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Naruto

Naruto

8.02TV220 eps2002Studio Pierrot

Twelve years ago, a colossal demon fox terrorized the world. During the monster's attack on the Hidden Leaf Village, the Hokage—the village's leader and most powerful ninja—sacrifices himself to seal the beast inside a newborn, relieving civilization from destruction while...

ActionAdventureFantasyMartial Arts
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Naruto Shippuden

Naruto Shippuden

8.29TV500 eps2007Studio Pierrot

It has been two and a half years since Naruto Uzumaki left Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf Village, for intense training following events which fueled his desire to be stronger. Now Akatsuki, the mysterious organization of elite rogue ninja, is closing in on their grand plan which...

ActionAdventureFantasyMartial Arts
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Black Butler

Black Butler

7.65TV24 eps2008A-1 Pictures

Young Ciel Phantomhive is known as "the Queen's Guard Dog," taking care of the many unsettling events that occur in Victorian England for Her Majesty. Aided by Sebastian Michaelis, his loyal butler with seemingly inhuman abilities, Ciel uses whatever means necessary to get the...

ActionMysterySupernaturalHistorical
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Loveless

Loveless

6.70TV12 eps2005J.C.Staff

In the world of Loveless, each person is born with cat ears and a tail, which disappear only if that person engages in a sexual intercourse. Because of this, they have come to symbolize virginity and innocence. Additionally, fighting is only done by "fighting pairs" or couples,...

Boys LoveDramaMysterySupernatural
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Reborn!

Reborn!

8.12TV203 eps2006Artland

There is no putting it lightly—Tsunayoshi Sawada is just no good. He is clumsy, talentless, and desperately in love with the school idol Kyouko Sasagawa, a girl so completely out of his league. Dubbed "Loser Tsuna" by his classmates, he seems to be the very personification of...

ActionComedyOrganized CrimeSuper Power
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Amatsuki

Amatsuki

6.86TV13 eps2008Studio Deen

Tokidoki Rikugou is a history-hating student who flunks out of his Japanese History course; his high school forces him to make up for his failed grade by attending a special museum lecture. Its star exhibit, a vast recreation of the Edo Period, promises to alleviate the...

ActionSupernaturalHistoricalMythology
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Pandora Hearts

Pandora Hearts

7.64TV25 eps2009Xebec

To young Oz Vessalius, heir to the Vessalius Duke House, the perilous world called the Abyss is nothing more than a folktale used to scare misbehaving children. However, when Oz's coming-of-age ceremony is interrupted by the malicious Baskerville Clan intent on banishing him...

AdventureFantasyMysteryShounen
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Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East

Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East

6.90TV13 eps2013Studio DEEN

When their village was wiped out five years ago, only Shino Inuzuka, Sosuke Inukawa, and the girl Hamaji, who was raised as if she were their sister, survived. And both men inexplicably have the same peony-shaped birthmark. Genpachi Inukai and Kobungo Inuta were raised hundreds...

ActionFantasySupernatural
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.hack//Sign

.hack//Sign

6.95TV26 eps2002Bee Train

A young wavemaster, only known by the alias of Tsukasa, wakes up in an MMORPG called The World, with slight amnesia. He does not know what he has previously done before he woke up. In The World, the Crimson Knights suspects him of being a hacker, as he was seen accompanying a...

AdventureFantasyMysteryVideo Game
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No. 6

No. 6

7.55TV11 eps2011Bones

Many years ago, after the end of a bloody world war, mankind took shelter in six city-states that were peaceful and perfect... at least on the surface. However, Shion—an elite resident of the city-state No. 6—gained a new perspective on the world he lives in, thanks to a chance...

ActionDramaMysterySci-Fi

Frequently Asked Questions

What anime is similar to Nabari no Ou?

Fans who liked Nabari no Ou tend to recommend Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, Black Butler the most. If you're into Action and Drama, any of these are a solid pick.

Is Nabari no Ou worth watching?

Nabari no Ou has a 6.80 on MAL. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.

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