Anime Like Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water(2026)

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Neon Genesis Evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion

8.37TV26 eps1995Gainax

Fifteen years after a cataclysmic event known as the Second Impact, the world faces a new threat: monstrous celestial beings called Angels invade Tokyo-3 one by one. Mankind is unable to defend themselves against the Angels despite utilizing their most advanced munitions and...

Avant GardeAward WinningDramaSci-Fi
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Castle in the Sky

Castle in the Sky

8.26Movie1 epsStudio Ghibli

In a world filled with planes and airships, Sheeta is a young girl who has been kidnapped by government agents who seek her mysterious crystal amulet. While trapped aboard an airship, she finds herself without hope—that is, until the ship is raided by pirates. Taking advantage...

AdventureAward WinningFantasy
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Future Boy Conan

Future Boy Conan

8.11TV26 eps1978Nippon Animation

Conan was the only child born on Remnant Island, a place settled by a group of refugees while they fled a terrifying wave of magnetic bombs that wiped out most of humanity. After 20 years, most of the castaways have died, save for Conan and the wise old man that raised him. ...

AdventureDramaSci-Fi
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The Mysterious Cities of Gold

The Mysterious Cities of Gold

7.76TV39 eps1982Studio Pierrot

1532. Esteban, age 12 is a foundling from Barcelona, with a mysterious power of ordering the Sun to appear, for which he is called "Child of the Sun." Upon the death of his adoptive father, Esteban learns he was rescued as a baby from a sinking ship in the ocean. The mysterious...

AdventureSci-FiHistorical
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∀ Gundam

∀ Gundam

7.83TV50 eps1999Sunrise

It is the Correct Century, two millennia after a devastating conflict which left the world broken. Earth is now mostly uninhabitable, and thus a remnant of humanity has resided on the Moon while the Earth and its few survivors recover. For years, the "Moonrace," the people of...

AdventureAward WinningDramaRomance
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Now and Then, Here and There

Now and Then, Here and There

7.58TV13 eps1999AIC

Shuuzou "Shuu" Matsutani lives his ordinary life in peace. He has friends, a crush, and a passion for kendo. Dejected after losing to his kendo rival, Shuu climbs a smokestack to watch the sunset where he finds Lala-Ru, a quiet, blue-haired girl wearing a strange pendant. Shuu...

AdventureDramaFantasySci-Fi
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Giant Gorg

Giant Gorg

7.32TV26 eps1984Sunrise

Austral Island is located 2,000 km south from Samoa islands. The existence of the island was removed from the official records, and Tagami Yuu made a journey to search for the reason. He sailed for the island with Dr. Waive who was his father's friend, Doris who is the daughter...

AdventureSci-FiMecha
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Eureka Seven

Eureka Seven

8.05TV50 eps2005Bones

In the backwater town of Bellforest lives a 14-year-old boy named Renton Thurston. He desires to leave his home behind and join the mercenary group known as Gekkostate, hoping to find some adventure to brighten up his mundane life. However, stuck between his grandfather's...

AdventureDramaRomanceSci-Fi
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Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor

Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor

7.24TV26 eps2005OLM

Sho Fukamachi, a normal teenager accidentally found an alien object called Unit and thus, changed his life forever. The Unit bonded with Sho, resulting in an incredibly powerful life-form called Guyver. With this great power, Sho battles the mysterious Chronos organization and...

ActionHorrorSci-FiGore
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Jungle De Ikou!

Jungle De Ikou!

5.40OVA3 epsStudio Fantasia

After meeting a dancing old man in what she thinks is just a crazy dream, a preteen schoolgirl embarks on a series of fanservice-filled magical girl adventures with a little creature named Ongo who might be evil and a shy girl with mysterious powers named Nami. (Source: ANN)

ActionAdventureComedyEcchi

Frequently Asked Questions

What anime is similar to Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water?

Fans who liked Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water tend to recommend Neon Genesis Evangelion, Castle in the Sky, Future Boy Conan the most. If you're into Adventure and Comedy, any of these are a solid pick.

Is Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water worth watching?

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water has a 7.30 on MAL. That's a solid score. Most people who give it a shot end up enjoying it.

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