15 [Similar Anime] Like Megalo Box

Despite both being boxing, Megalo Box has more flashy action shots and awesome techno-funk soundtrack to go with it.
Hajime no Ippo has more story to it that gives the fights more heart. Despite the fights not being as flashy because of its age, the timing and fight mechanic breakdowns can keep even newbies invested.

Both shows have a similar style in terms of direction and music. It feels like something that Watanabe would direct by having the soundtrack have influence on the overall vibe of the culture in the story. Megalobox depicts a city and suburban life whereas Champloo wants you to think city and suburban with it's soundtrack. Both shows seem to want to fuse elements of hip hop in their soundtrack or have their characters subtly indicate to you a hip hop scene.

Looking for an new anime that has 90's vibes like Cowboy Bebop? Look no further since Megalo Box has that same feeling. CB and MB are both set in a sci-fi punk world and have their "adventure group" that's build over time. The characters that are introduced are interesting and realistic. Both anime have amazing fights with great music to accompany it. While CB is about Spike trying to get away from the spotlight, MB is about Joe trying to REACH that spotlight.

Both our main leads are quite similar in their personality, both being an underdog and a hothead, although Yabuki Joe is more spunky and wild. Focusing on the drama built around the characters, showcasing epic boxing matches and on top of all being thrilling, Ashita no Joe and Megalo Box make you invested in their charismatic cast quite quickly.

A virtually identical premise (a contestant that wants to leave the world of rigged-up matches in order to pursue his search for glory) is the first thing that links these two impressive works, alongside an extremely likable character, a futuristic setting and their shared dream to win the biggest, most important tournament they'll ever join.

Besides one huge difference that Carole & Tuesday is an anime about music and Megalo Box is about fighting, there are a lot of similar things between them. The available technology that main characters choose not to use, the journey from nothing and poverty to the top, people that help them get to the top, the amazing quality and execution of the anime itself. I think there are and will be a lot more similarities but there is one thing I'm certain about - both of them are worth your time.

Their world and main protagonists are very similar. Even the way that the characters talk about the plot devices and set up the stakes are very similar. If you're looking for a sillier, shounen version of this series that goes in all kinds of crazy directions after the tournament, then this is what you're looking for.

Similarities:

similar drive if you like one you like the other

Both set in a futuristic timeline
Both based on ring fights
Both offer great fight scenes and a strong main character
Both tournament arc centered/very competitive

Both take place in gritty, futuristic settings, and feature protagonists that have been involved in underground fights their whole life. They have very different stories, settings, and messages, but are easily comparable. Texhnolyze is a lot darker and more subtle in it's themes. Megalo Box is a lot more flashy and straightforward. Both are fantastic.

The premise of a future with a highly advanced technological society is present in both. The main characters also deal with alot of internal strife and encounter many battles. They are both beautifully animated and have great soundtracks. If you liked one then the other is a great choice to see next!

The MC Joe and Kazuma remind me of each other. They both are outcasts trying to make a living by what they are best at, fighting. They live in the "slums" and are not considered "citizens". Their personalities are similar in that they have fighters spirits and are also kind. They both live how they like to and by their own beliefs. They are also both very talented in the art of combat and show a lot of promise. They are set in the "future" where "technology" is heavily relied upon. The rivalries between the MCs is similar as well. If you like one give the other a watch.

So I heard you like underdog tales, where the protagonists enter the big leagues and pull out victories they should never be able to! IGPX's Team Satomi and Megalo's Team Nowhere will take on unbeatable odds, both of them with a hip hop soundtrack that will leave you feeling Toonami af the whole time.

Both are short sports anime that do something a bit different than your average sport anime that non-sport anime fans could easily get into.