8 [Similar Anime] Like Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu

Andre K | April 19, 2021 | Blog | No Comments

Below are some anime that are quite similar to Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU (Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu) . Have a look at the recommendations below and what people’s thoughts are on these animes.

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Rating: 79.16/100

Drifters

Shimazu Toyohisa, whilst involved at the Battle of Sekigahara, manages to mortally wound Ii Naomasa, but is critically wounded in the process. As he walks from the field broken and bleeding, Toyohisa finds himself transported to a corridor of doors, ...
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COMMENTS FOR DRIFTERS

Mapplestreet says:

In both anime series the MC are sent back in history in order to protect something . The only difference is that in drifters there are many other creatures like Elfs , dwarfs and others. In Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu the MC are animated swords that must protect the history and in Drifters they are warrios from different eras of Toyohisa's world who were thought to be dead.

Rating: 62.90/100

Bungo and Alchemist -Gears of Judgement-

You are in a world where you can meet famous Japanese historical writers. With a party composed of other writers, you delve into tainted books to purify them, unlock secrets, and gain new allies. ...
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COMMENTS FOR BUNGO AND ALCHEMIST -GEARS OF JUDGEMENT-

Sleepless_Night says:

Both have male MC's
Both have same alure and story, to keep history and keep novel's alure straight.
Fight for nuisance creature.

Rating: 75.45/100

Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club

Haruka Nanase has a love for water and a passion for swimming. In elementary school, he competed in and won a relay race with his three friends Rin Matsuoka, Nagisa Hazuki, and Makoto Tachibana. After claiming victory at the tournament, the four frie...
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COMMENTS FOR FREE! - IWATOBI SWIM CLUB

mecha_tea says:

If you love slightly gay bishounen swimming then you're gonna love slightly gay bishounen samurais saving the history.

Rating: 82.95/100

Rurouni Kenshin

In the final years of the Bakumatsu era lived a legendary assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai. Feared as a merciless killer, he was unmatched throughout the country, but mysteriously disappeared at the peak of the Japanese Revolution. It has been te...
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COMMENTS FOR RUROUNI KENSHIN

Blood-Typemaster says:

Do you like historical/battle action shows with AWESOME sword fights?

The main difference between the shows is that the world in Token Ranbu definitely has a touch of fantasy whereas Rurouni Kenshin has a realistic setting but if you like well choreographed fights and shows set in historical japan than give these series a try.

Rating: 60.70/100

NAMUAMIDABUTSU! -UTENA-

Long before superheroes, there were legends. One of them begins with Shaka Nyorai, whose bravery and enlightenment once saved humanity forever. But forever is fleeting because Mara, the personification of Earthly desires, forges a corrupt coalition w...
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COMMENTS FOR NAMUAMIDABUTSU! -UTENA-

xahce says:

Historical and mythological bishies summoned to modern era in order to fight demonic creatures that threaten human world. The mission gets really personal midway, compelling some of the characters to face ghosts of their own tragic past.
Namu Amida Butsu starts off in a pretty relaxed manner, and if you find yourself enjoying the chiller slice of life parts, you might want to check Touken Ranbu Hanamaru as well.

Rating: 72.79/100

Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings

During Japan's Sengoku period, several powerful warlords fought in politics and in arms with hopes of unifying the country under a central government. Nobunaga Oda had asserted himself as being the most powerful of these rulers by possessing the stre...
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COMMENTS FOR SENGOKU BASARA: SAMURAI KINGS

Lemon says:

Swords, boys, light beams, intense action choreography, Japanese history, and both are based on games... these two shows are surprisingly similar.

Sengoku Basara has a brighter palette and a more positive feel, whereas Katsugeki is much darker. Outstanding action in both shows, Katsugeki being the more polished of the two with very good utilisation of CG.

Neither are exactly shows to watch for plot or character depth, but if you're a fan of the games or are looking for some fast paced shiny action fuelled by shouting, give Basara or Katsugeki a try.

Rating: 57.37/100

Chiruran 1/2

Strong, intense, and cute! The most laid-back Shinsengumi in history arrives!! An official spinoff series by Hashimoto Eiji (manga) and Umemura Shinya (story) of Chiruran Shinsengumi Requiem. Here's the laid-back everyday life of the Shinsengumi warr...
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COMMENTS FOR CHIRURAN 1/2

redhope says:

Both have elements of the Shinsengumi, But Touken Ranbu is about historical swords transformed into men to protect history. The swords from the shinsengumi include Izuminokami Kanesada(uchigatana) and Horikawa Kunihiro(wakizashi) wielded by Hijikata Toshizou

Rating: 66.10/100

Libra of Nil Admirari

The Taishou era didn't end in 15 years, but went on for another 25. In order to protect her waning family, a girl resolves to marry a man she doesn't even know the name of. However, just before the marriage was to take place, the girl's younger broth...
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COMMENTS FOR LIBRA OF NIL ADMIRARI

Kaguyachinchin says:

Two shows that seem like b-rated (fairly unique) plots, but are pretty intricate and relevant. Main characters fight to prevent some atrocities that keep happening.
Pretty boys, inanimate objects holding real value, pretty similar overall

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