10 anime like Nobunaga the Fool, ranked by the community. These aren't random picks — they're the shows people watch next when they want more mecha.
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Fans who liked Nobunaga the Fool tend to recommend Yasuke, The Ambition of Oda Nobuna, Fate/Apocrypha the most. If you're into Mecha and Sci-Fi, any of these are a solid pick.
Nobunaga the Fool has a 6.10 on MAL. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
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