Anime Like Blue Period(2026)

Finished Blue Period and looking for something similar? Here are 10 shows that fans actually recommend — especially if you're into Drama and School.

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7.79TV12 eps2021Seven ArcsView Blue Period
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IDOLiSH7

IDOLiSH7

7.69TV17 eps2018TROYCA

On her first day of work at her father's small production agency, Tsumugi Takanashi was not expecting to be made the manager of the agency's new male idol group. Though shocked that her father is trusting her with such a major project so soon, Tsumugi vows to do everything she...

DramaIdols (Male)Music
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March Comes In Like a Lion

March Comes In Like a Lion

8.37TV22 eps2016Shaft

Having reached professional status in middle school, Rei Kiriyama is one of the few elite in the world of shogi. Due to this, he faces an enormous amount of pressure, both from the shogi community and his adoptive family. Seeking independence from his tense home life, he moves...

DramaStrategy GameSeinen
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Bakuman.

Bakuman.

8.17TV25 eps2010J.C.Staff

As a child, Moritaka Mashiro dreamt of becoming a mangaka, just like his childhood hero and uncle, Tarou Kawaguchi, creator of a popular gag manga. But when tragedy strikes, he gives up on his dream and spends his middle school days studying, aiming to become a salaryman...

ComedyDramaRomanceOtaku Culture
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Arte

Arte

7.21TV12 eps2020Seven Arcs

In the 16th century, the city of Florence booms with cultural and creative revival in celebration of the Renaissance. Arte, a delightful young lady from an aristocratic family, dreams of being an artist and contributing to the renewal of civilization. However, with her father's...

DramaHistoricalVisual ArtsSeinen
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Nodame Cantabile

Nodame Cantabile

8.25TV23 eps2007J.C.Staff

Shinichi Chiaki is a first class musician whose dream is to play among the elites in Europe. Coming from a distinguished family, he is an infamous perfectionist—not only is he highly critical of himself, but of others as well. The only thing stopping Shinichi from leaving for...

ComedyRomanceAdult CastMusic
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Silver Spoon

Silver Spoon

8.09TV11 eps2013A-1 Pictures

Yuugo Hachiken is studious, hard-working, and tired of trying to live up to expectations he just cannot meet. With the ushering in of a brand new school year, he decides to enroll in Ooezo Agricultural High School, a boarding school located in the Hokkaido countryside, as a...

ComedySchoolShounen
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Barakamon

Barakamon

8.36TV12 eps2014Kinema Citrus

Seishuu Handa is an up-and-coming calligrapher: young, handsome, talented, and unfortunately, a narcissist to boot. When a veteran labels his award-winning piece as "unoriginal," Seishuu quickly loses his cool with severe repercussions. As punishment, and also in order to aid...

Slice of LifeChildcareIyashikeiVisual Arts
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Welcome to the Ballroom

Welcome to the Ballroom

8.18TV24 eps2017Production I.G

Tatara Fujita is a shy middle schooler who has no particular plan for the future. He has gotten through life by avoiding any kind of confrontation and blending in with the crowd. But blending in isn't enough to get out of trouble, as some bullies harass him for money. Luckily,...

SportsPerforming ArtsShounen
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Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life

Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life

7.94TV13 eps2019Platinum Vision

Gen Kudou, a koto maker, believes that his delinquent grandson Chika would never understand the profoundness of the traditional musical instrument. In an attempt to make up for his naivety and understand the words of his late grandfather, Chika tries to join the Tokise High...

DramaMusicPerforming ArtsSchool
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Smile Down the Runway

Smile Down the Runway

7.54TV12 eps2020Ezόla

Being the daughter of a modeling agency owner, Chiyuki Fujito aspires to represent her father's agency in the prestigious Paris Fashion Week, shining under the spotlight as a runway model. However, although she is equipped with great looks and talent, she unfortunately lacks a...

DramaSchoolShowbizVisual Arts

Frequently Asked Questions

What anime is similar to Blue Period?

Fans who liked Blue Period tend to recommend IDOLiSH7, March Comes In Like a Lion, Bakuman. the most. If you're into Drama and School, any of these are a solid pick.

Is Blue Period worth watching?

Blue Period has a 7.79 on MAL from 541,275 ratings. That's a solid score. Most people who give it a shot end up enjoying it.

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