Let’s start our updated 6 anime like Kaze no Stigma list off with the most recent recommendation, shall we?

Fans of everything supernatural and school-related might already be familiar with this show, but here’s a quick overview for everyone else: The Irregular at Magic High School tells the story of siblings Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba. They attend First High School, a special institution whose curriculum combines powerful magic with futuristic technologies. While Miyuki shows extraordinary magical abilities, her brother Tatsuya fails big time. Only his outstanding knowledge of technology and combat skills allow him to stay inside First High School.

Obviously, the relationship between Tatsuya and Miyuki is not as romantic as the one between our pair from Kaze no Stigma. Nevertheless, both shows highlight the interaction between the main couples and how they can help each other out when the going gets rough. Both shows have their own interpretation of magic and top it off with lots of action and drama. If you are a fan of magic, but can also appreciate a little bit of Sci-Fi, just like Kaze no Stigma then the Irregular at Magic High School is the show you should be checking out next.

Darker than Black is the first of two shows that were already part of our original line-up. But no reason not to mention this little gem twice, right? It's just like Kaze no Stigma

This show tells the story of Heaven’s Gate and Hell’s Gate as well as everything that lies between them. As soon as these mysterious gates open on earth, a group of humans called Contractors starts emerging. They are special beings that were granted supernatural powers in exchange for their humanity. Darker than Black highlights their sinister lives in the form of a thrilling sci-fi action show.

Darker than Black is a great anime, especially for everyone who enjoys darker and more thoughtful shows. While it is true that the overall style of Darker than Black is more sinister than like Kaze no Stigma’s style is, but both anime show a certain degree of thoughtfulness. They don’t simply rely on quick action scenes to grab your attention but want you to start caring about the main cast. That doesn’t mean that the action in both shows isn’t outstanding, so give Darker than Black a try if you haven’t already.

After Darker than Black, we have a more light-hearted show to lift up your mood. Next up is Zero no Tsukaima!

Life could be wonderful for Louise Françoise Le Blanc de La Vallière: she comes from a noble family, studies at a prestigious academy and is on her way to becoming a renowned magician. But there is one problem; Louise fails at every cast she spells and has earned herself the nickname “Louise the Zero”. This might change though when she manages to summon a boy named Saito Hiraga as her familiar. Even though this was not how Louise intended things to go, Saito might be of more help than she’d anticipated.

Both Zero no Tsukaima and Kaze no Stigma feature a mixture of action, romance, comedy and magic. If you are looking for Kaze no stigma, but with more romance, then this may be for you. Albeit the romance is a bit more twisted. While our previous recommendations were more action-focused, Zero no Tsukaima caters to everyone in need for a good laugh. Just as in Kaze no Stigma, the relationship between an unlikely duo is the main focus. What makes Zero no Tsukaima unique is its humorous take on the whole storyline, so if you are looking for a show like Kaze no Stigma that is less dramatic, then Zero no Tsukaima is the show for you.

You enjoy magic, but are more into classic Japanese folklore? Then pay attention to our next recommendation, Kekkaishi!

Yoshimori Sumimura would rather have a simple and normal life, but he happens to come from a long line of powerful “Kekkaishi”, humans with supernatural abilities whose job it is to destroy mythical monsters. Looks like Yoshimori has to get to work first before earning his well-deserved rest.

Kekkaishi is the most similar anime to Kaze no Stigma when it comes to its set-up: we have a boy coming from a powerful family, an equally strong girl coming from a different clan and magical beings that need to be destroyed before they can harm innocent bystanders. So chances are high that if you’ve enjoyed Kaze no Stigma, you will also love Kekkaishi. It’s a more laid-back show that uses its quick-paced action and steady character development to keep you entertained. Kekkaishi earns the fourth spot on our list!

We have one more school-themed magic show on our list and it is nothing other than the infamous Ao no Exorcist.

For those of you who are not familiar with the storyline of Ao no Exorcist, let us give you a quick overview. Rin Okumura is your typical good-for-nothing troublemaker. He doesn’t excel at school, struggles to find a part time job and cannot keep himself out of trouble. Things get worse when he finds out that he is the son of Satan, ruler of the Underworld, and has to become a powerful exorcist in order to protect the ones he loves. Nothing easier than that, right?

What struck us as how Ao no Exorcist is like Kaze no Stigma was the backstory of Rin. Just like Kaze no Stigma, Kazuma and Rin grow up under less than ideal circumstances and as a result, develop a cold and off-putting attitude. But both boys actually do care about the people around them and they both want to use their powers to protect them. Ao no Exorcist and Kaze no Stigma combine light-hearted moments with drama and action, so if you are looking for a diverse show, then Ao no Exorcist should be on your list.

Our final recommendation is also the second show on our list that we’ve already mentioned in our first post. Last, but definitely not least is Shakugan no Shana.

Earth as we know it is being attacked by mythical beings emerging from a parallel universe. When these so-called Crimson Denizens feast on human souls nothing remains except a “Torch”, a small remainder of that human’s memories, waiting to be destroyed. High schooler Yuuji Sakai is such a Torch. His life is about to end and his only hope is Shana, a mysterious girl with crimson red hair. How will their story end?

Shakugan no Shana might already be ten years old (time really flies, doesn’t it), but we are sure it can still entertain the masses today just like it did on the day of its release. After all, just like Kaze no Stigma, this show offers lots of timeless classics: action, drama, fantasy and a little bit of romance to top it all off. The biggest similarity to Kaze no Stigma are the two heroes which - you’ve guessed it - are a boy and a girl who slowly, but surely grow close to each other. Shakugan no Shana is as much of an all-rounder as Kaze no Stigma, so you should definitely check it out when you get the chance.