16 [Similar Anime] Like Altair: A Record of Battles

The setting and atmosphere, as well as character design give off very similiar feeling. Both concentrating on the comng-of-age journey of young boys in positions of power/military, as well as medieval wars in the south and east.

Both shows have the main character engage in their continents' politics: Mahmut as a high commander and Youko as... well, telling more than the series description about what and where she ends up would be a spoiler.

Also "war game" strategy feel with battles and intrigue. Major differences include: Kingdom is based in China before unification while Altair is based in a fantastical setting which has some resemblance to Mediterranean region. The protagonists are quite different, Kingdom has more focus on individual fights and in general has more of a shounen feel to it.

Main characters are battle geniuses, both of them want to avoid war but will fight when needed and come with the best solution for that time, the difference is that one wanted to be in the position of power to prevent it and the other one just wanted to have a good life and get away from all of this.

Similar focus on politics, intrigues, war between 2 countries of different ideologies and battles in different settings. Protagonist in Altair is similar to Yang Wen Li in that he hates war but is dragged into it and is a genius commander.

Both are historical setting with a young princess or pasha, who struggles with the politics of their world and try to change things. They are both about their adventures and development.

Sinbad and Mahmut Feel very similar (Hell most of the time i feel like i an watching Sinbad)

Imagine Code Geass without giant robots. Throw in more politics and more Lelouch-like characters, you got Shoukou no Altair.

I cant say its like chasing a mastermind but when its comes to strategies these two shows are awesome.Death note = strategies of catching mastermind
Altair = Strategies of political matters and stop violance/war

The story takes place in a similiar oriental setting. They both are about politics (Magi later on, Altair from the start). The only big difference is that Altair makes a "realistic" fantasy approach, while Magi is filled with supernatural elements (magic, spirits and so on).

Those two anime had a theme shounen and also had a same artist Flower to make their ED song for these two anime.

Both sumptuous historical AU fantasies packed with intrigue and swashbuckling (and a blond pretty protagonist I guess)

Shoukoku no Altair and Grancrest Senki are anime with idealistic protagonists and supportive comrades fighting to establish peace. Grancrest Senki is a fantasy anime that holds a lot of promise. Its biggest asset is the pitched battles that make up the anime, but its biggest flaw is the plot development for those battles. Shoukoku no Altair uses its historical setting to create a stronger plot development. Both anime try to satisfy your craving for watching fighting armies and court dramas. Watch Shoukoku no Altair for less ridiculousness. Watch Grancrest Senki for heroic battles.

Both synopsis are about a coming of age young men who has to grow more to be able to get the position he is aiming for. Same atmosphere, world travelling, military environment. Same world building inspired by arabian /middle eastern/ turkish environments. Shoukoku no Altair might be a little bit less dramatic.

-Both MCs are commanders of a big army
-Both MCs are doing everything to protect their country/hometown
-Both male MCs have unique features that are making them easy to remember
-There is a foreshadowing that both MCs are a ray of hope/heroes for their country
-Both stories resolve around battles between armies/countries
-Both MCs have a certain noble rank in their countries
-There is a lot of politics involved in both animes
-Both animes focus on war and strategies.

Both are adventure anime where the MC is a great strategy maker & negotiator. Both anime also involve the politics as one of the main focuses in the story.