Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac

Series Similar to Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac

If you enjoyed Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac, these series share similar themes, tone, and quality. Each recommendation is scored on genre overlap, tonal match, and critical acclaim.

1. Devilman Crybaby

   2018 · Action, Anime, Fantasy · ended95% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile, also on Netflix.

   The protagonist Akira Fudo learns from his best friend, Ryo Asuka, that an ancient race of demons has returned to take back the world from humans. Ryo tells Akira that the only way to defeat the demons is to incorporate their supernatural powers, and suggests that he unite with a demon himself. Akira succeeds in transforming into Devilman, who possesses both the powers of a demon and the soul of a human. The battle of Devilman and Akira Fudo begins.

2. DOTA: Dragon's Blood

   2021 · Action, Adventure, Anime, Fantasy · ended94% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile, also on Netflix.

   DOTA: Dragon's Blood follows the story of Davion, a renowned Dragon Knight devoted to wiping the scourge from the face of the world. Following encounters with a powerful, ancient eldwurm as well as the noble Princess Mirana on a secret mission of her own, Davion becomes embroiled in events much larger than he could have ever imagined.

3. Magi: Sinbad no Bouken

   2016 · Action, Anime, Fantasy · ended94% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile, hidden gem.

   It tells the story of Sinbad's early life, when he captured two of the dungeons.

4. Akame ga Kill!

   2014 · Action, Anime, Fantasy · ended93% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile.

   Under the rule of a tyrannical empire, Tatsumi, a young swordsman, leaves his home to save his poverty stricken village. He meets a girl named Akame, an assassin who was bought, brainwashed and trained to kill by the Empire. Akame is a member of the secret assassin group called "Night Raid" who use special weapons called Teigu. Together, Tatsumi and the members of Night Raid confront the corrupt empire.

5. The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible

   2024 · Action, Anime, Fantasy · ended93% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile.

   It is common knowledge that it is best to become an adventurer when you are as young as possible because the magical power that is the basis of an adventurer's strength will hardly grow if you don't train it while you are young. But this man, Rick Gladiator, who became an adventurer when he was over thirty years old, had the combat power of an S-rank adventurer, the highest rank in the world. In fact, Rick has lived an unimaginable life with the members of the legendary Orihalcon Fist, a party of the continent's strongest adventurers. From dragons to vampires, Rick's fighting prowess, trained by his literal "monster" mentors, allows him to defeat elite adventurers one after another who try to underestimate him.

6. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War

   2022 · Action, Anime, Fantasy · ended93% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile.

   After an awe-inspiring battle with Ichibei Hyousube—leader of the Soul Society's Royal Guard—the powerful Yhwach moves into the final stage of his master plan. He aims to slay the Soul King, the being whose very existence maintains the status quo of three worlds: Hueco Mundo, the Soul Society, and the realm of humans that Ichigo Kurosaki and his closest friends hail from. Conquering his own bout with the remainder of the Royal Guard, Uryuu Ishida joins Yhwach in his efforts to create a new world in his image.With a flood of resolution and newfound power, Ichigo rushes to stop Yhwach from accomplishing his ultimate goal and save the countless lives within the three existing realms. But Ichigo has a complicated lineage, one that leaves him susceptible to Yhwach's sinister influence.Meanwhile, in a final desperate gambit, Jirou Sakuranosuke Shunsui Kyouraku, the newly promoted head captain of the Soul Society's combat corps, enlists the help of an old enemy whose immense power may turn the tide of battle.

7. Re:Creators

   2017 · Action, Anime, Fantasy · ended93% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile, hidden gem.

   Humans have created many stories. Joy, sadness, anger, deep emotion. Stories shake our emotions, and fascinate us. However, these are only the thoughts of bystanders. But what if the characters in the story have "intentions"? To them, are we god-like existences for bringing their story into the world? Our world is changed. Mete out punishment upon the realm of the gods. In Re:CREATORS, everyone becomes a Creator.

8. Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign

   2015 · Action, Anime, Fantasy · ended93% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile, hidden gem.

   One day, a mysterious virus appeared on Earth which killed every infected human over the age of 13. At the same time, vampires emerged from the world's dark recesses and enslaved mankind. Enter Hyakuya Yuuichirou, a young boy, who along with the rest of the children from his orphanage, are treated as livestock by the vampires. Even in captivity, Yuuichirou dreams big. He dreams of killing vampires. He dreams of killing them all.

9. Hunter x Hunter

   2011 · Action, Adventure, Anime, Fantasy · ended93% match

   Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile, highly rated (8.5).

   Remake of the 1999 TV series of Hunter x Hunter based on the manga by Togashi Yoshihiro. A Hunter is one who travels the world doing all sorts of dangerous tasks. From capturing criminals to searching deep within uncharted lands for any lost treasures. Gon is a young boy whose father disappeared long ago, being a Hunter. He believes if he could also follow his father's path, he could one day reunite with him. After becoming 12, Gon leaves his home and takes on the task of entering the Hunter exam, notorious for its low success rate and high probability of death to become an official Hunter. He befriends the revenge-driven Kurapica, the doctor-to-be Leorio and the rebellious ex-assassin Killua in the exam, with their friendship prevailing throughout the many trials and threats they come upon taking on the dangerous career of a Hunter.

10. UQ Holder!: Mahou Sensei Negima! 2

    2017 · Action, Anime, Fantasy · ended93% match

    Recommended for similar Action / Anime profile.

    In the decade since the world became aware of the existence of magic, the world has undergone massive upheaval. However, a boy named Touta lives in seclusion in a rural town far removed from these changes. His ordinary life is highlighted by his magic-using female teacher and his supportive friends. When his tranquil daily life is disrupted, he embarks on a unique adventure.