Anime Like Otaku no Video(2026)

8 anime like Otaku no Video, ranked by the community. These aren't random picks — they're the shows people watch next when they want more comedy.

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7.14OVA2 epsGainaxView Otaku no Video
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Genshiken

Genshiken

7.63TV12 eps2004Palm Studio

Kanji Sasahara is an introverted college freshman just looking for a place to fit in. One day, he happens to stumble upon the club known as the Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture—otherwise known as Genshiken—that serves to bring the full spectrum of otaku culture...

ComedyAdult CastOtaku CultureParody
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WataMote: No Matter How I Look At It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!

WataMote: No Matter How I Look At It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!

6.99TV12 eps2013SILVER LINK.

After living 50 simulated high school lives and dating over 100 virtual boys, Tomoko Kuroki believes that she is ready to conquer her first year of high school. Little does she know that she is much less prepared than she would like to think. In reality, Tomoko is an introverted...

ComedySchool
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Shirobako

Shirobako

8.26TV24 eps2014P.A. Works

It all started in Kaminoyama High School, when five best friends—Aoi Miyamori, Ema Yasuhara, Midori Imai, Shizuka Sakaki, and Misa Toudou—discovered their collective love for all things anime and formed the animation club. After making their first amateur anime together and...

Award WinningComedyDramaAdult Cast
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Daicon Opening Animations

Daicon Opening Animations

7.72Special2 epsDaicon Film

Daicon III Opening Animation An unnamed girl watches as the Science Patrol lands their aircraft. A masked individual exits the ship and approaches the girl, entrusting her with a cup of water and a simple task: to water a radish. The girl enthusiastically accepts her mission but...

AdventureSci-FiMechaMusic
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Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!

8.13TV12 eps2020Science SARU

Midori Asakusa sees the world a bit differently. Always having her nose in a sketchbook, Asakusa draws detailed landscapes and backgrounds of both the world around her and the one within her boundless imagination. Even the simple act of doodling on a wall evolves into an...

AdventureAward WinningComedyOtaku Culture
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Kemono Friends

Kemono Friends

7.20TV12 eps2017Yaoyorozu

The anime's story takes place in Japari Park, a "gigantic integrated zoo." In the zoo, due to the mysterious "sand star" substance, the animals start turning into human-shaped creatures called Animal Girls. Japari Park is a place where many people visit and have fun at, but one...

AdventureComedyFantasy
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ChäoS;HEAd

ChäoS;HEAd

6.28TV12 eps2008Madhouse

Throughout Shibuya, a series of murders dubbed the "New Generation Madness" gained widespread attention As these crimes gained infamy, they became a hot topic of discussion among the people of the area. Nonetheless, these "New Gen" murders do not capture the interest of Takumi...

MysterySci-FiSupernaturalSuspense
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Animation Runner Kuromi

Animation Runner Kuromi

6.92OVA1 epsYumeta Company

Having just graduated from animation school, Mikiko Oguro eagerly arrives at Studio Petit for her first day of work. However, an unfortunate situation suddenly paves the way for the novice animator to become the production manager of Time Journeys: an upcoming TV anime with a...

ComedyDramaAdult CastOtaku Culture

Frequently Asked Questions

What anime is similar to Otaku no Video?

Fans who liked Otaku no Video tend to recommend Genshiken, WataMote: No Matter How I Look At It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!, Shirobako the most. If you're into Comedy and Drama, any of these are a solid pick.

Is Otaku no Video worth watching?

Otaku no Video has a 7.14 on MAL from 36,016 ratings. That's a solid score. Most people who give it a shot end up enjoying it.

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