If you want another dose of cool ninja action similar to Naruto, Katanagatari is the perfect choice. Set in Japan’s Edo-era, Shichika Yasuri lives peacefully in isolation with his sister Nanami. Togame, a strategist fueled by revenge, barges into their lives and seeks help to collect twelve legendary swords, to give them as offerings for the Shogunate. Shachika being raised as a human weapon accepts Togame’s request and they both set on a journey to battle the fierce wielders of these legendary “Deviant Blades”.

Katanagatari’s vibe is similar to Naruto in more ways than you can ever imagine. Packed with a lot of ninjas and familiar ninja techniques we have seen in Naruto, this anime will give you the same exciting feeling you had when you first watched Naruto. Also, the oriental background music we became accustomed to hearing every time a fight breaks out in Naruto, was also used in this anime which just made both of them distinctly memorable. If you are a fan of really good animation and want more ninja themed anime, you will surely love watching Katanagatari.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is another action packed anime similar to Naruto. It tells the tale of two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who has lost their mother to an incurable disease. They turn to “alchemy” in order to revive her using the forbidden act of human transmutation. It quickly backfires and they both pay a horrible price for their wrongdoing. Edward loses his leg and sacrifices his right arm to affix Alphonse's soul to a suit of armor. The traumatic event motivates Edward to fix his body using mechanical limbs called “automail” to try and become a state alchemist. His brother joins the journey and they find a way to revert their bodies back to their original form.

Like Naruto, FMA: Brotherhood has a huge lineup of diverse characters whom you will love and look forward to in every episode. Much like ninjutsu used by shinobis, the power used by alchemists in this series will remind you of summoning techniques. Another similarity worth mentioning is that Naruto somehow represents Edward; they both have a unique motivational drive to succeed despite all the boundaries they have to face. If you want a more mature anime similar to Naruto Shippuden, FMA: Brotherhood is one epic anime you don’t want to miss.

Jumping from ninjas to Saiyans, Dragonball Z Kai is another anime that will quench your thirst for an insane action fighting anime. If you have not heard of Dragonball Z, which we doubt if such beings exist, here is a brief backstory of what the series is all about. DBZ Kai is about Goku, a martial arts prodigy from a distant planet who has trained himself to become one of the most powerful beings on Earth. Now a family man, he has settled on a peaceful island accompanied by his friends. Just as things look normal and calm, a great threat appears. Raditz, a fellow Saiyan reveals Goku’s past and wrecks havoc to their once peaceful lives. It is now up to Goku to defend the world from these powerful threats.

Also a popular shounen anime like Naruto, Dragonball Z Kai will give you the fanciest fights that you always look forward to. With ridiculous abilities and powers, you will think every fight in DBZ Kai is in fast forward. They both share great humor on top of the great story and they are packed with endless characters that all play crucial roles. If you are a fan of great battles in Naruto, then be ready for another dose of mind-blowing action scenes that Dragonball Z kai has to offer

Now switching the ninja world to a world with two sides, Ao no Exorcist is another anime that will remind you of Naruto because the main characters are so much alike. Rin Okumura is the illegitimate son of Satan. He was created to be a suitable vessel for Satan, so he can travel and conquer the human world. Demons can only travel between the two worlds as long as they can possess anything that exists within it. Rin, on the other hand, does not want to be associated with the demon lord and decides to become an exorcist to fight and protect their own world.

Naruto and Rin both share the quality of a helpful main character. They both feel like it is their obligation to save others away from harm, despite being born differently and being treated as trash by others. Also, they both have inner demons which they will try to learn to control over time. The concept of studying in a school and going on missions is also very familiar, just like with the Naruto series. If you are looking for a Naruto-ish character set on a much darker themed anime, you will surely enjoy Ao no Exorcist.

Set in Feudal Japan, the people are plagued with giant insects that terrorize the city. Helpless and desperate, the people call for the Insect Magistrate Office warriors to eliminate these creatures. Jinbee Tsukishima, a samurai swordsman has traveled to Edo to join these warriors on behalf of his father. However, his bravery and skills are quickly put to the test as he faces the demonic insects on his arrival. In order to earn a position as an insect exterminator, he must be able to overcome this challenge and prove that he is a worthy samurai just like his father.

Mushibugyou is somewhat the samurai counterpart of Naruto. Both of the main characters struggle in becoming something as recognition. Similarly set in old Japan, the fighting techniques used in this anime will somewhat remind you of Naruto. Although a lot of swords are involved in this anime, there are still an ample amount of ninja references all throughout the series. The light comedy is also another quality both anime share. If you had fun watching Naruto’s journey becoming a bad ass ninja, watching Jinbee’s evolution becoming an awesome samurai will also be very pleasurable for you.

I will succeed! This is just one of Naruto’s famous lines adapted to Boku no Hero Academia’s main character, Izuku Midoriya. Before we list down all the similarities of these anime, here’s a little backstory to Boku no Hero Academia. Eighty percent of the entire human race now have different powers called “quirks”. Unfortunately, Izuku Midoriya is part of the powerless twenty percent. He has dreamt of becoming a hero ever since he was little, looking up to his idol, “All Might”. Not giving up on his dream of successfully becoming a hero, fate has destined him to inherit All Might’s abilities. Now opening up a better path to his goal, he enrolls in the prestigious UA High, where all famous heroes are trained.

You will quickly love the main character Izuku because he has a very “Naruto-ish” attitude of not giving up on anything. They are both looked down by society for being different and is often bullied, but these things do not stop their motivation to succeed. The trials they would need to overcome in school will also remind you of the Chuunin exams in Naruto. This anime has so much similarity to Naruto that it may just be the next best thing to Naruto right now. If you want to fill that void that Naruto left in your heart when you finished it, Boku no Hero Academia is the answer.