10 anime like Aria the Animation, ranked by the community. These aren't random picks — they're the shows people watch next when they want more sci-fi.
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Fans who liked Aria the Animation tend to recommend Sketchbook ~full color's~, Amanchu!, Mushi-Shi the most. If you're into Sci-Fi and Slice of Life, any of these are a solid pick.
Aria the Animation has a 7.69 on MAL from 178,758 ratings. That's a solid score. Most people who give it a shot end up enjoying it.
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