Shows Like Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple

If you liked Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple (2006), a action & adventure and animation 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.

1
Majikoi - Oh! Samurai Girls (2011)
★ 5.9/10Also animation and comedy
Kawakami City is famous for its strong dedication to its samurai ancestors. A healthy fighting spirit is always valued and it's even an important factor for success at school. Yamato, a second year student from…
2
Naruto (2002)
★ 8.4/10Also animation and action & adventure
Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and strongest ninja.
3
Blade Dance of Elementalers (2014)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and comedy
Only a pure maiden can have the privilege to contract with a spirit. Priestesses, who can summon spirits from Astral Zero, the world of spirits, and have full command of their power, are called elementalists. Kamito…
4
Hi Score Girl (2018)
★ 8.1/10Also comedy and animation
The year is 1991 and 6th grader Yaguchi Haruo only has video games to live for. He's not popular in school and he's neither handsome, funny, nice nor even friendly. The only thing he has going for him is that he is…
5
Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired From the Demon King's Army (2023)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and action & adventure
Dariel, a dark soldier in the demon king's army who cannot use magic, has risen to the position of assistant to the Four Generals with his talent and energy, and has been wielding his skill. However, as soon as the…
6
InuYasha (2000)
★ 8.6/10Also animation and action & adventure
Kagome Higurashi is a modern day young girl who lives with her family by the old Higure shrine. Unbeknownst to Kagome, she is the reincarnation of priestess Kikyo and posseses the "Jewel of Four Souls" (the Shikon…
7
Dragon Ball Z (1989)
★ 8.4/10Also animation and action & adventure
Now happily married and with a son, martial arts champion Goku must defend Earth from a series of extraterrestrial invaders bent on destruction.
8
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider (2025)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and action & adventure
Even after turning 40 years old, Tojima Tanzaburo still seriously wants to be a Kamen Rider. Just when it seems like his dream may never come true, he gets caught up in a series of infamous Shocker-inspired…
9
Ranma ½ (1989)
★ 8.6/10Also comedy and action & adventure
Ranma Saotome, a teenage martial artist, and his father Genma travel to the 'cursed training ground' of Jusenkyo in China. There, despite the warnings of the Chinese guard, they fall into the cursed springs. From now…
10
Dream Eater Merry (2011)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and comedy
Yumeji has the ability to see the dreams of other people around him. When Yumeji meets Nightmare Merry, a dream demon seeking to return to her own world he uses his power to assist her.
11
K (2012)
★ 7.1/10Also action & adventure and animation
Shiro is an easygoing teenager content with just being a student—until his seemingly perfect life is halted when a bloodthirsty clan, glowing red with fire, attempts to kill him in the streets. Unbeknownst to Shiro, he…
12
Kimagure Orange Road (1987)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and comedy
It can be hard moving to a new school, and fifteen-year-old Kyosuke has it harder than most. He’s fallen head over heels for his classmate Madoka, a girl who won’t even give him the time of day, and unintentionally…
13
Naruto Shippūden (2007)
★ 8.5/10Also animation and action & adventure
After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as he has amassed a few more dangerous enemies, in the likes of the…
14
Hunter x Hunter (2011)
★ 8.7/10Also animation and action & adventure
Gon, a young boy who lives on Whale Island, dreams of becoming a Hunter like his father, who left when Gon was still young.
15
The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl (2025)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and comedy
Sophia Reeler, a timid noble, received the Gorilla God’s blessing—the ultimate combat power. Now her dream of a peaceful student life is shattered as the royal knights recruit her unrivaled strength. Juggling school…
16
The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat (2013)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and comedy
Yōto Yokodera is a schoolboy who is unable to express his true feelings freely. After hearing about the wish-granting Stony Cat, he decides to try and make an offering to lose his facade, only to meet Tsukiko who…
17
Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts (2010)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and comedy
Advanced placement into a school of higher grade proof-reading is determined by the results of the Promotion Test strictly for class type. Ranging from A class with the best facilities anyone can offer all the way down…
18
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan (2010)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and action & adventure
Rikuo Nura, is 3 parts human and a quarter Demon, lives in a house of spirits with his grandfather, The current clan head of the Nura youkai. Rikuo is set to be the next clan head, despite the fact he dislikes his…
19
Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! (2025)
★ 6/10Also animation and action & adventure
In this world a goddess bestows each person with a class and skills that will determine one's life direction. Despite being born the son of a Sword Princess and an Archmage, Arel has not received a class or skills. So…
20
Ranma1/2 (2024)
★ 8.1/10Also animation and action & adventure
Akane Tendo meets her new fiancé, Ranma Saotome, a martial arts prodigy with a twist: he magically transforms into a girl upon touching cold water.