Finished "Eiji" and looking for something similar? Here are 6 shows that fans actually recommend — especially if you're into Comedy and Drama.
Reading manga? Similar manga
Transfer student Takisawa Noboru quickly learns that all disputes at his new school are settled in the boxing ring. Now he finds himself in a series of showdowns with the local top dog, Ibuki Saburo, for the love and respect of the beautiful Yukari. (Source: ANN)
In his father's absence, teenager Ippo Makunouchi works hard to help his mother run her fishing boat rental business. Ippo's timid nature, his lack of sleep, and the sea smell make him an easy target for relentless bullies who leave him bruised and beaten on a daily basis....
Gai, a karate expert in the New York slum, is trained to be a boxing champion by a cancer-strucken doctor and a transvestite suffering from AIDS. Based on the manga by Motoka Murakami.
Young boxer Kosaku Hatanaka was once Coach Mukoda's prized prospect and the only member of their gym to become a professional. In the short time he has been on the scene, however, he has racked up an unimpressive record, failing to even make his weight class for several matches....
Joe Yabuki is a troubled youth, whose only solution to problems is throwing punches at them. What he lacks in manners and discipline, he makes up for with his self-taught fighting skills. One day, while wandering the slums of Doya, Joe gets into a fight with the local gang....
19-year-old Kubota is ready to find a girlfriend. The perfect chance arises when he meets Masana Fujisaka, his first love, in a club. She's just broken up with her longtime boyfriend and is surprised to run into Kubota, who sees that the perfect opportunity has just arisen.
Fans who liked "Eiji" tend to recommend Honoo no Tenkousei, Fighting Spirit, Heavy the most. If you're into Comedy and Drama, any of these are a solid pick.
"Eiji" has a 5.67 on MAL from 4,792 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
Beyond this list, you can dig deeper on MyAnimePulse. Try our browse page to filter by genre, score, and year, or check out our best anime by genre lists.
