Shows Like Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord

If you liked Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord (2026), a animation and action & adventure series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

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Slayers (1995)
★ 7.5/10Also action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy
Follows the exploits of the young sorceress Lina Inverse, whose life revolves around food, treasure, and fighting. After stealing treasure from a group of bandits, Lina is accosted by stragglers during her journey to…
2
The Familiar of Zero (2006)
★ 8.4/10Also animation and action & adventure
Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière’s name is so long and her spell-casting skills are so poor that everyone at the Tristain Academy of Magic just calls her “Louise the Zero.” Louise’s humiliation only increases…
3
Black Clover (2017)
★ 8.5/10Also animation and action & adventure
Asta and Yuno are two orphans who want the same thing: to become the Wizard King. Locked in a friendly rivalry, they work hard towards their goal. While Yuno excels at magic, Asta has a problem uncommon in this world…
4
I'm a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic (2025)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
While innocently enjoying himself after work, one man’s life changes forever. He wakes in the body of Liam Hamilton, the youngest son of a noble house on the brink of collapse. Amid the chaos, Liam realizes he finally…
5
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World (2024)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
Ars Louvent is reincarnated in another world as the young son of a minor noble who owns a small domain. Ars is not particularly strong or intelligent, but he was born with the Appraisal Skill that's able to see others'…
6
There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero's Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her (2026)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and action & adventure
Yoki was once a human but reincarnated into a demon. He now holds a middling position serving the Demon King tasked with taking down the hero party. But when he finally faces them, Yoki thinks... "No way… she's…
7
Reincarnated as a Sword (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
Reincarnated as a sentient weapon with memories of his past life, but not his name, a magical sword saves a young beastgirl from a life of slavery. Fran, the cat-eared girl, becomes his wielder, and wants only to grow…
8
Fairy Tail (2009)
★ 7.9/10Also animation and action & adventure
Lucy is a 17-year-old girl, who wants to be a full-fledged mage. One day when visiting Harujion Town, she meets Natsu, a young man who gets sick easily by any type of transportation. But Natsu isn't just any ordinary…
9
FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST (2024)
★ 8/10Also animation and action & adventure
The rowdiest guild in Fiore Kingdom is back! Natsu, Lucy, Gray, Erza, and the whole Fairy Tail guild tackle the legendary "100 Years Quest," tougher than any S-Class quest. Their goal: find the first wizard guild ever…
10
Sasaki and Peeps (2024)
★ 7/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
Sasaki is a middle-aged office worker living in Japan. Feeling drained by the vapid corporate world, he heads to the pet shop in search of a new companion. There he finds an adorable bird named Peeps and takes him…
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The Strongest Job Is Apparently Not a Hero or a Sage, But an Appraiser (Provisional)! (2026)
★ 7.8/10Also animation and action & adventure
High schooler Hibiki is transported to a monster-filled fantasy world, where he possesses only non-combat skills. However, through key encounters, he discovers hidden powers and embarks on an epic adventure.
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The Great Cleric (2023)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
After his untimely death, this salaryman gets another shot at life! When Luciel is reborn into a magical new land, he becomes a healer in hopes of leading a peaceful life. However, he quickly learns that being a healer…
13
Farming Life in Another World (2023)
★ 7.8/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
After Hiraku dies of a serious illness, God brings him back to life, gives his health and youth back, and sends him to a fantasy world of his choice. In order to enjoy his second shot, God bestows upon him the almighty…
14
The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System (2026)
★ 8.2/10Also animation and action & adventure
Born into a prestigious family of master swordsmen, Elymas Edvaughn's future shatters when he awakens the so-called "defective" Heavy Knight class. Disowned and cast out, he regains memories of another life—and…
15
Loner Life in Another World (2024)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and action & adventure
Isekai'd into another world, Haruka makes use of seemingly underpowered skills to live as a lone wolf.
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ZENSHU (2025)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and action & adventure
After graduating from high school, Natsuko Hirose starts her career as an animator. Her talent quickly flourishes, and she makes her debut as a director in no time. Her first anime becomes a massive hit, sparking a…
17
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic (2024)
★ 7.9/10Also animation and action & adventure
An ordinary walk home from school turns into an epic journey for Usato. After suddenly being dropped into another world with two fellow students, Usato learns he was summoned there by accident. But things turn around…
18
Fate/stay night (2006)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
Shirou Emiya lost his parents in a fire when he was young and was later adopted by the sorcerer Kiritsugu Emiya. Shirou is drawn into the Holy Grail War summons a female "Servant" known as Saber to protect him and…
19
The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash (2024)
★ 7.8/10Also animation and action & adventure
Stars are everything, granting abilities to Tamers. So when Ivy was born without one, her village took it as an ill omen! Now banished, she leads a lonely life of salvaging rubbish to survive. That is until she…
20
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (2020)
★ 8/10Also animation and action & adventure
Young Dai embarks on an epic journey to become a legendary hero, training with his loyal companions to save the world from the resurrected Demon King.