Anime Like Miyori's Forest(2026)

Post-Miyori's Forest depression? We get it. Here are 9 shows the community actually stands behind for fans of Adventure and Drama.

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Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light

Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light

8.26Movie1 eps2011Brain's Base

During a summer vacation at her grandfather’s house, six-year-old Hotaru Takegawa gets lost in a forest rumored to be inhabited by spirits. While crying out in desperation, Hotaru is approached by Gin—a mysterious boy wearing a mask—who offers to help her. Overjoyed at the...

Award WinningDramaRomanceSupernatural
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Mushi-Shi

Mushi-Shi

8.65TV26 eps2005Artland

Mushi: the most basic forms of life in the world. They exist without any goals or purposes aside from simply "being." They are beyond the shackles of the words "good" and "evil." Mushi can exist in countless forms and are capable of mimicking things from the natural world such...

AdventureMysterySlice of LifeSupernatural
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A Letter to Momo

A Letter to Momo

7.57Movie1 eps2012Production I.G

After the unexpected death of her father, 11-year-old Momo Miyaura leaves Tokyo with her mother and moves to an old remote island in Seto Inland Sea. The only memento she has from her father is an unfinished letter with only two words inside: "Dear Momo"—along with her heart's...

Award WinningDramaSupernatural
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Okko's Inn

Okko's Inn

7.53Movie1 eps2018Madhouse

After reluctantly being dragged to a festival at her parents' rural hometown, Oriko "Okko" Seki must face her sudden harsh reality: the death of both of her parents in a car accident shortly after they arrive. Now, Okko must live at her grandmother's traditional hot springs inn,...

Award WinningComedySupernatural
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Arjuna

Arjuna

6.78TV13 eps2001Satelight

Juna Ariyoshi is an ordinary Japanese schoolgirl, who possesses a childlike curiosity and a strong admiration toward nature. One day, while on a trip with her boyfriend, Tokio Oshima, Juna dies from a motorcycle accident. However, she is given a chance to live by an individual...

AdventureDramaSci-Fi
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Pom Poko

Pom Poko

7.30Movie1 eps1994Studio Ghibli

With the increasing need for Tokyo to expand as one of Japan's major cities, inevitable sacrifices must be made so that changes can take place. One of these sacrifices is that the room for nature and wildlife to flourish will decrease significantly over time. As this decline...

Award WinningAnthropomorphicKids
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The House of the Lost on the Cape

The House of the Lost on the Cape

6.86Movie1 eps2021David Production

8-year-old Hiyori, who lost her parents, and Yui, seeking to escape her violent father, got off at a Kitsunezaki station one day. The great earthquake and tsunami had changed their destinies. Their lives were saved, but they were perplexed when asked about their identities at an...

Award WinningDramaFantasyMythology
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The Summer of Dioxin

The Summer of Dioxin

6.54Movie1 eps2001Magic Bus

The year is 1976, and Giuliana "Giulia" Bianchi is a carefree 11-year-old living in the small northern Italian town of Seveso. Panic breaks out when an accident at a nearby chemical plant blankets the town in a strange white powder. With the company operating the plant...

DramaHistorical
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Graveyard Kitaro

Graveyard Kitaro

6.93TV11 eps2008Toei Animation

Kitarou is a youkai boy born in a cemetery, and aside from his mostly-decayed father, the last living member of the Ghost tribe. He is missing his left eye, but his hair usually covers the empty socket. He fights for peace between humans and youkai, which generally involves...

HorrorSupernatural

Frequently Asked Questions

What anime is similar to Miyori's Forest?

Fans who liked Miyori's Forest tend to recommend Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light, Mushi-Shi, A Letter to Momo the most. If you're into Adventure and Drama, any of these are a solid pick.

Is Miyori's Forest worth watching?

Miyori's Forest has a 6.90 on MAL from 14,702 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.

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