Top 20 TV Series like Mandara
Top 20 TV Series like Mandara
- 1. Oreimo
- 2. Vampire Knight
- 3. Hell Girl
- 4. Banana Fish
- 5. Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho
- 6. Magical Sempai
- 7. The Devil Is a Part-Timer!
- 8. Blue Spring Ride
- 9. Cells at Work!
- 10. Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle
- 11. Nisekoi
- 12. Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It
- 13. How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?
- 14. A Thirty-Year Old's Health and Physical Education
- 15. Handa-kun
- 16. I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job
- 17. Yona of the Dawn
- 18. Usagi Drop
- 19. Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious
- 20. Demon Lord, Retry!
1. Oreimo (俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない)
Oreimo follows the daily life of an ordinary high school boy named Kyousuke Kousaka. Kyousuke’s younger sister Kirino is a pretty fashion model, but also hides a dark secret of being an otaku of adult games. Kyousuke is the only person to whom Kirino reveals her hidden obsession and other issues.
It has an average vote of 6.956 on TMDB.
2. Vampire Knight (ヴァンパイア騎士)
Yuki Cross, along with her best friend Zero, attempts to keep the peace between humans and vampires at Cross Academy, but personal issues soon threaten the situation.
It has an average vote of 8.341 on TMDB.
3. Hell Girl (地獄少女)
A supernatural system allows people to take revenge by having other people sent to Hell via the services of a mysterious entity and her assistants who implement this system. Revenge, injustice, hatred, and the nature of human emotions are common themes throughout the series.
It has an average vote of 8.2 on TMDB.
4. Banana Fish (バナナフィッシュ)
Nature made Ash Lynx beautiful; nurture made him a cold ruthless killer. A runaway brought up as the adopted heir and sex toy of "Papa" Dino Golzine, Ash, now at the rebellious age of seventeen, forsakes the kingdom held out by the devil who raised him. But the hideous secret that drove Ash's older brother mad in Iraq has suddenly fallen into Papa's insatiably ambitious hands—and it's exactly the wrong time for Eiji Okamura, a pure-hearted young photographer from Japan, to make Ash Lynx's acquaintance.
It has an average vote of 8.579 on TMDB.
5. Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho (聖闘士星矢 セインティア翔)
The whole Sanctuary was misled into danger due to the civil war instigated by the Gemini Gold Saint, Saga. Our story begins right after the end of those events... This is a story of the girls protecting Athena. These are the records of love and fierce fights they meet while opposing destiny on their way to maturity...
It has an average vote of 7.6 on TMDB.
6. Magical Sempai (手品先輩)
Our MC finds out that his school requires him to join a club and during his reluctant search he stumbles upon Tejina-senpai attempting magic tricks in her clubroom. Tejina-senpai has massive stage fright however and so now that she has an audience her attempts are simply comedic.
It has an average vote of 8.3 on TMDB.
7. The Devil Is a Part-Timer! (はたらく魔王さま！)
Foiled by a hero when he’s inches away from conquering the world, the devil finds himself in modern-day Tokyo. With no real-world skills to speak of, the devil is forced to make ends meet flipping burgers at a fast food joint! To stall any further plans of world domination, the hero tracks the devil’s trail and takes on the lowly tasks of a telemarketer.
It has an average vote of 7.536 on TMDB.
8. Blue Spring Ride (アオハライド)
At the end of her first year of high school, Futaba Yoshioka suddenly has a chance encounter with her first love, Kou Tanaka. Three years ago, he transferred schools before she was able to say how she felt about him. After meeting each other again, Futaba realizes that he has gone through many changes. He acts more cool and even had his last name changed to Mabuchi. Gradually the two rekindle their love while piecing together what had happened in the time that they were apart.
It has an average vote of 8.528 on TMDB.
9. Cells at Work! (はたらく細胞)
This is a story about you. A tale about the inside of your body... According to a new study, the human body consists of approximately 37 trillion cells. These cells are hard at work every day within a world that is your body. From the oxygen-carrying red blood cells to the bacteria-fighting white blood cells, get to know the unsung heroes and the drama that unfolds inside of you! It's the oddly relatable and interesting story that is the life of cells!
It has an average vote of 8.123 on TMDB.
10. Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle (魔王城でおやすみ)
Syalis is a princess. A really cute one. When she gets kidnapped by the Demon King as a hostage, she's stuck in a castle full of demons, waiting to be rescued by her knight in shining armor. So what does she do? What any of us would. Take a nap—on a pillow she fashioned from her Teddy Demon guards. Duh.
It has an average vote of 8.504 on TMDB.
11. Nisekoi (ニセコイ)
Nisekoi follows high school students Raku Ichijo, the son of a leader in the yakuza faction Shuei-Gumi, and Chitoge Kirisaki, the daughter of a boss in a rival gang known as Beehive. They unexpectedly meet when Chitoge hops a wall and knees Raku in the face. After she runs off, Raku realizes he has lost his locket which was given to him by his childhood sweetheart with whom he made a secret promise. After discovering Chitoge is a new transfer student in his class, he forces her to help him look for the locket. During the search, they begin to dislike each other.</p><p></p><p>Upon returning home, Raku learns that the Shuei-Gumi and Beehive gangs have agreed to settle their feud by pairing their leaders' children. Raku learns that his girlfriend-to-be is none other than Chitoge. For the next three years, they must pretend to be in a relationship to maintain peace between the gangs. This turns out to be quite a challenging task, not only because of their hatred for one another, but also because Raku has a crush on another schoolmate, Kosaki Onodera, whom he secretly wishes was the girl who bears the key to his locket. Various developments complicate the situation, including Chitoge's over-protective bodyguard, a female hitman, a girl who claims to be Raku's fiancée, and the existence of multiple keys.
It has an average vote of 8.3 on TMDB.
12. Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It (理系が恋に落ちたので証明してみた。)
Shinya Yukimura and Ayame Himuro are two scientists that want to find out if love can be solved by a scientific theory. These two scientists also have feelings for each other and want to be able to solve their feelings through similar theoretical facts. With this perfect opportunity, these scientists will attempt to solve the theory of the love they express for each other.
It has an average vote of 7.527 on TMDB.
13. How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift? (ダンベル何キロ持てる?)
Hibiki Sakura is your average high school girl, with a voracious appetite. Noticing her clothes tightening in lieu of her slowly expanding waistline she decides to look into enrolling in the nearby gym. There she runs into a girl from her grade named Souryuuin Akemi.</p><p></p><p>Akemi, who has a muscle fetish tries to get Hibiki to enroll in the gym despite its high ratio of macho men. Thankfully a beautiful trainer, Machio, appears and unknowingly convinces her to enroll and start her quest to a great body.
It has an average vote of 7.817 on TMDB.
14. A Thirty-Year Old's Health and Physical Education (30歳の保健体育)
Hayao Imagawa is a 30 year-old virgin bachelor. One day, a cupid descends from heaven with the express purpose of forcing him to graduate from virginity. Thus unfolds a pure love story between a 30 year-old bachelor and a 30 year-old bachelorette.
It has an average vote of 6.139 on TMDB.
15. Handa-kun (はんだくん)
Set six years prior to the events of Barakamon, detailing the life of Seishuu Handa as a high school student—and a very interesting life it is. In Handa-kun, Seishuu Handa is admired by his peers as a calligraphy genius and given the utmost respect, but Handa-kun himself is under the mistaken impression that the deference and attention he receives from the other students is actually bullying. Handa just wants to live a quiet life, but hilarity ensues as one character after another challenges his position as the school idol, and somehow comes away as a fan all while Handa is horrified and clueless.
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
16. I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job (勇者になれなかった俺はしぶしぶ就職を決意しました。)
The story revolves around Raul, a boy who did not become a Hero, since the demon lord was already defeated just before his Hero exams. His dreams dashed, Raul spends his days working at a magic shop in the capital. One day, a part-time job seeker appears at the shop with an amazing résumé: Name: Fino Previous Occupation: Demon Lord Heir Motive: Because my father was defeated The work comedy revolves around this former Hero-in-training and the daughter of the demon lord.
It has an average vote of 7.393 on TMDB.
17. Yona of the Dawn (暁のヨナ)
The legend of the Four Dragons and the origin of the land has been passed down for generations in the land of Kouka. Currently, Hiryuu Palace has no one else next in line for the throne other than the fifteen year old princess, Yona, who had been raised with care.</p><p></p><p>Finally, the night of her sixteenth birthday arrives. She expects it to be a wonderful day spent with her peace-loving father, Il, her servant and friend Hak, and her cousin Soo-won, who she had feelings for... However... That night, Yona goes to visit her father to tell him how she really feels, because he opposes to her getting married to Soo-won. However, when she gets to her room, she encounters a shocking truth. The destinies of Yona and the Four Dragons entwine in this period drama fantasy romance!
It has an average vote of 8.456 on TMDB.
18. Usagi Drop (うさぎドロップ)
By force of circumstances, a 30-year-old single man with a full-time job suddenly starts raising a 6-year-old girl. While running each other ragged, the two of them gradually grow into a "family".
It has an average vote of 8.153 on TMDB.
19. Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious (慎重勇者～この勇者が俺TUEEEくせに慎重すぎる～)
There is a popular saying: "you can never be too careful." It is very important to prepare for every situation you may face, even if it seems like an unnecessary waste of time. Also, in games like RPGs, it is good to exceed the level of your enemies to achieve total victory.</p><p></p><p>These words describe Seiya Ryuuguuin a little too perfectly. After being summoned by the goddess Ristarte to save the world of Gaeabrande from destruction, the hero prepares himself for his noble journey. While this might be normal, he spends a very long time training himself, despite having overpowered stats. He fights weak enemies using his strongest skills and buys excessive amounts of supplies and potions—all to stay safe.</p><p></p><p>While his attitude may be a bit annoying, it might just be the saving grace of Gaeabrande, especially considering that it is a world where the forces of evil dominate each and every expectation.
It has an average vote of 8.35 on TMDB.
20. Demon Lord, Retry! (魔王様、リトライ!)
Akira Oono is an ordinary working adult who manages the MMORPG Infinity Game. Fifteen years after creating the game, Oono decides to shut the servers down once and for all. However, as the clock strikes midnight, he somehow finds himself in the body of middle-aged Hakuto Kunai, Infinity Game's Demon Lord!</p><p></p><p>Soon after his mysterious transportation, he witnesses the demon Greole chasing after a little girl named Aku. Although he effortlessly dispatches the creature, Hakuto is still concerned; after all, he does not remember creating the girl or the demon! Doubting whether he truly is in the world of his creation, Hakuto decides to investigate. Bringing Aku along as his guide and companion, Hakuto sets out on a journey to find out exactly who or what summoned him to this fantasy world—all while leaving chaos and destruction in his wake.
It has an average vote of 7.7 on TMDB.
