23 Best Anime to Watch After You Finish Dandadan

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Anime expert Richard Moore recommends anime to check out when you’re craving more supernatural action

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1 Mob Psycho 100

2 One Punch Man

3 Soul Eater

4 Gurren Lagann

5 Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure

6 FLCL

7 Dorohedoro

8 Saiki K

9 Kekkai Sensen

10 Undead Unluck

11 Norogami

12 Blue Exorcist

13 Chainsaw Man

14 Zom 100

15 Konosuba

16 Jujutsu Kaisen

17 Devilman: Crybaby

18 Durarara!!

19 Kyousou Giga

20 Sonny Boy

21 Gintama

22 Sarazanmai

23 Witch Watch

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Co-authored by Richard Moore and Luke Smith, MFA

Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Fact Checked

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There’s nothing quite like the paranormal hijinks of Dandadan, but there are tons of anime that manage to catch the same vibe, and are experiences you can’t miss if you’re missing Dandadan. We partnered with an anime expert to help us create this list of 23 anime that you need to watch if you’re into supernatural action comedies with great visuals and strong characters. Keep reading to find your next favorite series!

What anime should I watch after Dandadan?

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Anime expert Richard Moore recommends checking out Mob Psycho 100 & Chainsaw Man if you’re looking for anime similar to Dandadan. One Punch Man is another option with similar vibes. For something silly, go for Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Saiki K, or Konosuba. For something more romantic, opt for Witch Watch.

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Mob Psycho 100

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   Mob Psycho 100 is our top pick for your next watch. Moore also recommends watching this one if you’re looking for vibes similar to Dandadan. It’s about a young psychic grappling with his powerful abilities while fighting ghosts and other ghoulies under the mentorship of his psychic teacher—who isn’t actually psychic. The animation goes crazy, the hype moments are wild, and the story itself will have you clutching your heart with all the best feelings.

   • Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Disney+

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One Punch Man

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   One Punch Man is Dandadan with the hype turned to 11. OPM was written by the same mangaka as Mob Psycho, so it’s our #2 pick. It’s about a superhero, Saitama, who can beat anyone and anything in one punch, so his job is a little less exciting than he’d like—at least for him, but certainly not for the other heroes and citizens. Opinions are mixed on later seasons, but there’s nothing quite like that first season, which is well worth watching on its own.

   • Where to watch: Hulu
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Soul Eater

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   Soul Eater is a legendary occult-themed throwback shonen. What do you get when you put the Grim Reaper, witches, ghosts, demons, and exorcisms in a blender and pour it over a hearty meal of shonen action and flashy visuals? The iconic 2008 anime Soul Eater! This anime is the blueprint for so many paranormal action shows these days, especially Dandadan.

   • Where to watch: Crunchyroll
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Gurren Lagann

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   Gurren Lagann is a larger-than-life version of Dandadan. Gurren Lagann was the last passion project of legendary anime studio Gainax (before they essentially became modern legends Studio Trigger). It’s about a young man in the future, when humanity is forced to live underground, who discovers a super-powered, drill-enhanced robot and begins his quest for freedom. It’s got humor, slick animation, and a story that goes places you’d never expect.

   • Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu

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Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure

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   Get ready to get downright bizarre. This show is exactly what it says on the box. Bizarre, in the best way. Like Dandadan, it’s sometimes so silly and stupid that it swings back to being hype. It’s also the source for countless memes and in-jokes, so if you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out. There are several seasons now, each with its own story, and you can more or less jump in anywhere you like, but real fans will start with the very first and watch from there. It only gets crazier as it goes!

   • Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Netflix, Tubi
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FLCL

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   Dandadan owes a lot of its DNA to this classic coming-of-age anime. In fact, so many modern anime owe so much to FLCL that it’s not even funny. The series is a fast-paced, experimental coming-of-age story about a young boy visited by a strange girl who brings a whole host of crazy supernatural happenings with her. It’s funny, frenetic, and oozes style, and you’ll probably spot a whole lot of familiar shots, jokes, and story beats if you watch it. Plus, there are 2 spin-offs that are also worth your time.

   • Where to watch: Crunchyroll, HBO MAX, Hulu

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Dorohedoro

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   Dorohedoro shares Dandandan’s dreamy, trippy vibe. If you took Dandadan and made it a grungy, punk-rock, psychedelic nightmare that’s fun to just look at, you’d have Dorohedoro (their names are even similar). The series focuses on Kaiman, a man living in the undercity who’s searching for the sorcerer who turned his head into that of a lizard. The series is brimming with imagination and is nothing short of a joy to watch—and to read, if you have the time.

   • Where to watch: Netflix
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Saiki K

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   Saiki K focuses on lighthearted paranormal humor. Want more of the lighthearted hijinks of Dandadan? Saiki K is Dandadan, but just jokes. It’s about a world-class psychic trying to keep his powers lowkey while he navigates classes and friendships. It’s goofy, weird, and all sorts of hilarious, and is a great snack to keep you fed between more serious shows.

   • Where to watch: Netflix

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Kekkai Sensen

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   Blood Blockade Battlefront is a whirlwind action-comedy. When it comes to sheer imagination and spectacle, it’s hard to beat Kekkai Sensen, or Blood Blockade Battlefront. It’s a mile-a-minute action show about a young delivery boy trying to make it in what once was New York City, but is now a quarantined site where interdimensional beings coexist in total chaos. It’s got a lovable cast of characters, enough action to last you a lifetime, and is an underground hit you won’t want to miss.

   • Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime
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Undead Unluck

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   Undead Unluck stole our hearts in the same way Dandadan did. There’s nothing quite like an odd couple, a quirky pair, and like Dandadan, Undead Unluck gives us a dysfunctional duo we love to watch fall on their faces. The unluckiest girl in the world tries to change her fortune once and for all, and in the process meets an immortal man desperate to die. Maybe they can figure something out, or maybe they’ll just have to put up with their fates. You’ll have to tune in to find out!

   • Where to watch: Hulu

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Norogami

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   Just like Dandadan, you’ll never want Norogami to end. Norogami is one of the gems from the 2010s that was a sensation when it aired, but has sort of been forgotten by time. But it shouldn’t have! The show follows Hiyori Iki, who’s transformed into a part-ghost after she meets the god Yato. It’s funny, mysterious, and surprisingly emotional.

   • Where to watch: Roku
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Blue Exorcist

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   It’s hard to beat Blue Exorcist when it comes to supernatural shonen. Blue Exorcist, like Norogami, is a 2010s gem that blends comedy with the menacing supernatural, and is a shonen anime that promises to set you ablaze. In it, demons are beginning to enter the human realm, and young Rin Okumura is recruited to send them back from whence they came, while trying not to get exorcised himself.

   • Where to watch: Crunchyroll

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Chainsaw Man

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   Denji and Takakura have more in common than you’d think. Moore recommends Chainsaw Man if you’re looking for something similar to Dandadan. These are basically the same shows with different protagonists. While Takakura is a hopeless geek, Denji is a hopeless loser, but he’s challenged to rise above his loserdom when he fuses with the chainsaw demon and becomes a buzzing, roaring menace to all demon-kind. It’s action-packed, full of twists, and has some moments that’ll make your jaw drop.

   • Where to watch: Hulu, Crunchyroll, Roku
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Zom 100

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   Zom 100 is a newer supernatural comedy that’s worth your time. Zom 100 nails the surreal, absurd vibe of Dandadan, but with a more gruesome setup. While for most people the zombie apocalypse would be a bummer, for Akira, it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to him, and now he’s slaying his way to happiness in this colorful romp.

   • Where to watch: Crunchyroll

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Konosuba

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   Konosuba is a modern classic of comedy. Konosuba isn’t quite the same as Dandadan story and setting-wise, since it’s more medieval fantasy than urban paranormal, but it shares the same bright, upbeat, downright stupid comedic sense, and is something of a legend in the comedy anime scene. If you’re looking to laugh, Konosuba’s got your back.

   • Where to watch: Crunchyroll, YouTube, Roku
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Jujutsu Kaisen

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   JJK is the supernatural action anime of the moment. JJK is on the darker side of urban fantasy series, but it’s still got tons of hijinks and lighter moments, just be prepared to also shed a few tears if you get invested. If you like Dandadan for the freaky ghouls, JJK will hit that supernatural monster-hunting craving like nothing else. Plus, it’s pretty hyped, so now’s a great time to jump in on the action.

   • Where to watch: Hulu, Netflix, Crunchyroll

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Devilman: Crybaby

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   Devilman’s lofty themes are balanced by silly humor. Devilman is definitely a bit of a bait and switch, but we won’t spoil it. Let’s just say it starts much like Dandadan, with a fun vibe and squishy animation compliments Science Saru studio. Then, it becomes something else—the most controversial anime of 2018, and we loved every moment of it. Buckle up, because this one takes no prisoners.

   • Where to watch: Netflix
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Durarara!!

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   Durarara!!’s paranormal city is hectic and frantic. Ghosts, Celtic folk figures, the mafia—it’s a day in the life of a student in Tokyo, and in this classic 2010 anime, it’s the name of the game. Drrr!! Isn’t for the faint of heart or the casual fan. While it’s upbeat and mysterious, just like Dandadan, it’s also a high-concept, smart, punchy, and sometimes confusing story that demands your attention if you want to follow along, and you’ll be glad you did.

   • Where to watch: Hulu

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Kyousou Giga

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   Kyousou Giga is all heart, plus some seriously good animation. Now here’s a forgotten gem. Nothing makes us sigh wistfully like memories of watching Kyousou Giga for the first time. The children of a master artist whose drawings come to life must fight to keep the city he created under control while hunting him down after his disappearance. It’s vibrant, fun, breezy, and funny, and feels like a breath of fresh air.

   • Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Roku
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Sonny Boy

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   Sonny Boy is less wacky, but much weirder. Maybe this one is a sneak, but we don’t care, because you have to watch it. It’s the vibiest anime you’ll ever see, and there’s nothing else like it. It's a story where a class of students is suddenly and mysteriously warped to a new dimension, where they have to dimension-hop their way home. It’s experimental, psychedelic, and still pretty lighthearted and funny, just like Dandadan.

   • Where to watch: Hulu, Crunchyroll

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Gintama

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   Gintama is the essential parody of all things anime. Dandadan likes to subtly poke fun at other anime, and if that’s your draw, then Gintama was made for you. It’s a classic anime that’s been running for a good long time, and while it’s got an epic, overarching story, its main mission is to parody anime tropes and deliver a punchline every minute. It’s a good time, and a long time!

   • Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Hulu
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Sarazanmai

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   Sarazanmai takes Dandadan’s weirdness to the next level. Honestly, we don’t really know how to describe Sarazanmai. You kind of just have to watch it. It’s a magical girl anime, but about boys who turn into kappas to resolve people’s pent-up desires and dreams. It’s colorful, energetic, and totally ridiculous. Give it a shot and see what happens!

   • Where to watch: Crunchyroll

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Witch Watch

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   Witch Watch is like a cozier, more romantic Dandadan. If you love Dandadan for the light romance aspects, you’ll love Witch Watch, the story of a super-strong high schooler who discovers his childhood friend is a witch in training, and she’s moving in with him! It’s fun and breezy, but shares Dandadan’s sharp humor and supernatural hijinks.

   • Where to watch: Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu
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