Anime Like Kabukibu!(2026)

Finished Kabukibu! and looking for something similar? Here are 8 shows that fans actually recommend — especially if you're into Comedy and Performing Arts.

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6.63TV12 eps2017Studio DeenView Kabukibu!
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Cheer Boys!!

Cheer Boys!!

6.66TV12 eps2016Brain's Base

After suffering from a shoulder injury, shy first-year university student Haruki Bandou gladly takes the opportunity to give up judo, failing to find happiness in the sport regardless of his family owning a dojo. He did not expect, however, that his best friend Kazuma Hashimoto...

SportsAdult CastPerforming Arts
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Chihayafuru

Chihayafuru

8.17TV25 eps2011Madhouse

As a child, Chihaya Ayase had only one dream: to see her elder sister Chitose become Japan's most successful model. However, upon defending her ostracised classmate Arata Wataya from his bully—Chihaya's childhood friend Taichi Mashima—she discovers the world of competitive...

DramaRomanceSportsLove Polygon
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Starmyu 2nd Season

Starmyu 2nd Season

7.28TV12 eps2017C-Station

A new school year has begun at Ayanagi Academy for Yuuta Hoshitani and the members of Team Ootori. As the school's annual graduation performance titled "Shadow and Lights" quickly approaches, the second-years in the Musical Department must participate in the production as part...

Slice of LifeMusicPerforming ArtsSchool
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Tsurune: Kazemai High School Kyudo Club

Tsurune: Kazemai High School Kyudo Club

7.69TV13 eps2018Kyoto Animation

"Tsurune"—It's the sound made by the bowstring when an arrow is released, and the sound that inspired Minato Narumiya to learn kyudo, a modern Japanese martial art focusing on archery. However, an incident during his last middle school tournament caused him to quit the sport. ...

SportsSchool
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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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Yotsuiro Biyori

Yotsuiro Biyori

7.65TV12 eps2018Zexcs

Kyousui "Sui" Tougoku inherits a traditional Japanese-style cafe called Rokuhoudou from his grandfather, which he manages alongside Gregorio "Gure" Valentino, Tokitaka Nagae, and Tsubaki Nakao. Their hospitality par excellence undoubtedly turns any one-time visitor into a...

GourmetSlice of LifeAdult CastIyashikei
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Haruchika - Haruta & Chika

Haruchika - Haruta & Chika

5.90TV12 eps2016P.A.WORKS

Things look bleak for the school’s Wind Instrument Club until childhood friends Haruta and Chika step in to save the day. When they aren’t practicing to perfect their own playing, they’re working hard to save the club by recruiting new members. After a series of mysteries shock...

MusicMysteryRomanceSlice of Life
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Kageki Shojo!!

Kageki Shojo!!

7.72TV13 eps2021PINE JAM

After being forced to graduate from JPX48 following a controversial incident with a male fan, Ai Narata swears to never interact with another man ever again. Using her talents and strong desire to get away from men, Ai auditions for the exclusive all-female Kouka School of...

DramaPerforming ArtsSchoolShoujo

Frequently Asked Questions

What anime is similar to Kabukibu!?

Fans who liked Kabukibu! tend to recommend Cheer Boys!!, Chihayafuru, Starmyu 2nd Season the most. If you're into Comedy and Performing Arts, any of these are a solid pick.

Is Kabukibu! worth watching?

Kabukibu! has a 6.63 on MAL from 21,317 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.

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