Shows Like The Vision of Escaflowne

If you liked The Vision of Escaflowne (1996), a animation and drama 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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ZENSHU (2025)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and drama
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…
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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…
3
Fullmetal Alchemist (2003)
★ 8.2/10Also animation and action & adventure
Two young brothers are raised as alchemists, but when they are severely injured trying to perform a forbidden act, they begin searching for the one thing that can save them; the fabled philosopher's stone.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's (2008)
★ 8.1/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
Welcome to New Domino City! Once the playground to legendary duelist Yugi Muto, this sprawling metropolis has since been transformed into a futuristic society where dueling has kicked into overdrive. With recent…
5
Valvrave the Liberator (2013)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and action & adventure
Haruto Tokishima, a high school student, discovers Valvrave, a mysterious and very powerful machine, and after controlling it Haruto becomes immortal.
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Kekkaishi (2006)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and action & adventure
Yoshimori Sumimura is a 14-year-old student at Karasumori School. Following in the tradition that's come down through the generations, he is the twenty-second Kekkaishi of the Sumimura clan. But he’s constantly…
7
Blast of Tempest (2012)
★ 7.9/10Also animation and action & adventure
The Kusaribe family is a family of sorcerers under the protection of the ‘Tree of Origins.’ Their princess, Hakaze Kusaribe, was the greatest sorceress of their family. But Samon Kusaribe, a member of their family…
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Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord (2026)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and action & adventure
Reborn as a marquis’ fourth son, Van was once hailed as a genius prodigy until he’s exiled to a nameless frontier village for possessing Production Magic, a useless type of magic in this world. But when he uses his…
9
xxxHOLiC (2006)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
Kimihiro Watanuki is a high school student plagued by ayakashi spirits, both of which are invisible to everyone else but him. The series begins when Watanuki stumbles, seemingly by chance, into a shop that grants…
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The Heroic Legend of Arslan (2015)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and action & adventure
Arslan is the heir apparent of Pars, a strong nation that sits at the hear of the trade route connecting the East and the West. When the pagan nation of Lusitania begins an invasion of Pars, the timid Arslan is…
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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'…
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Metallic Rouge (2024)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
In a world where humans coexist with androids called Neans, a group known as the Immortal Nine rises up against society. Tasked with disposing of the revolters, a Nean named Rouge Redstar (aka Metal Rouge) and…
13
Nina the Starry Bride (2024)
★ 8.5/10Also animation and drama
Nina never imagined she would be at the center of a royal deception. She’s had a rough start in life as an orphan in the castle town of Fortna. But when Prince Azure notices that her deep blue eyes look the same as the…
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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…
15
My-Hime (2004)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and action & adventure
Schoolgirls discover that they have been given the ability to materialize weapons and control robotic beasts called "Children" to stop an evil organization from their plans of domination.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V (2014)
★ 7.3/10Also action & adventure and animation
Yuya Sakaki's dream is to follow in his father's footsteps and become the greatest "duel-tainer" in history - and he just might pull it off when he suddenly discovers Pendulum Summoning, a never-before-seen technique…
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Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi (2026)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and sci-fi & fantasy
Kara and her ragtag Jedi crew seek out to find worthy Jedi to fight against an increasingly powerful warlord.
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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…
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With You, Our Love Will Make It Through (2025)
★ 8.6/10Also animation and drama
When high schooler Mari runs late for school, she never expects to fall for Tsunagu—a gentle, sensitive, beastfolk! In a world where beastfolk are segregated behind walls, Mari and Tsunagu show their differences are…
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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…