10 Best Anime Like One Punch Man You Should Watch Next

One Punch Man is a kind of show that the withdrawal hits hard once you finish it. The series by ONE and Yusuke Murata has a perfect mix of outrageous humor, over-the-top battles, and a protagonist who’s ridiculously overpowered yet hilariously chill. And not every anime show out there can pull that off. Yet, there are a few shows that come surprisingly close.

Now, we are not saying you’ll find another Saitama, unless someone’s walking around bald by choice and throwing serious punches. But these shows capture the same spirit in their own ways. Some are comedy-heavy, others lean into action, and a few are so bizarre that you can’t help but binge them. But one thing's sure — you will find your next obsession in this list if you are looking for the best anime like One Punch Man.

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10/10 Excel Saga

Excel, a hyperactive agent of the evil group ACROSS is trying to take over the city under the cool and mysterious Il Palazzo. But instead of a normal plot, each episode throws the rules out the window — new genres, new gags, and new levels of nonsense.

The fearless satire makes it a delight for One Punch Man fans. The pace is relentless, the jokes come suddenly, and the reactions from the side characters make the madness even funnier. If the goal is big laughs, Excel Saga fits perfectly next to OPM on the watchlist.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
October 1999	7.48	J.C. Staff	Comedy, Sci-Fi	Crunchyroll

9/10 Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo

If you thought One Punch Man was wild, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo cranks that chaos up to eleven. It’s about a hero who fights an evil empire trying to make everyone bald — and he does it using the power of his nose hair. The show jumps from serious shonen battles to complete nonsense in seconds, with parodies, fourth-wall breaks, random costumes, and gags that make no sense but somehow work.

One moment you think you’re watching a normal fight, and the next it’s a skit, a pun, or a joke so dumb it’s actually brilliant. The side characters, like the totally insane Don Patch and the constantly frustrated Beauty, make it even funnier by reacting to how ridiculous everything gets.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
November 2008	7.50	Toei Animation	Adventure, Comedy	Prime Video

8/10 Mashle: Magic and Muscles

Mashle is what you get when an overpowered hero is dropped into a world that takes magic way too seriously. Mash Burnedead can’t use magic at all, so he solves every problem with raw muscle and a completely straight face. Instead of casting spells, he lifts, punches, and smashes his way through every challenge until it’s done.

It’s perfect for One Punch Man fans because it mixes ridiculous comedy with hype fights. Mash does things like punch spells out of the air, run so fast it looks like teleportation, and even fly by kicking the sky — all while everyone else is left speechless.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
April 2023	7.62	A-1 Pictures	Action, Comedy, Fantasy	Crunchyroll

7/10 Tiger & Bunny

Ever wondered what One Punch Man would be like if superheroes were treated like reality TV stars? That’s Tiger & Bunny in a nutshell. In this world, heroes compete for points and sponsorships while saving lives, because saving the day is great, but brand deals pay the bills.

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The show follows veteran hero Wild Tiger and rookie Barnaby. They form an unlikely partnership that results in great humor, action, and just enough emotional storytelling to balance things out. Plus, the idea of “corporate heroes” feels like the perfect satire for OPM fans who enjoy a little social commentary with their action.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
April 2011	7.83	Sunrise	Action, Comedy	Netflix

6/10 My Hero Academia

Here’s one with a more traditional superhero setting, but that said, it comes with enough variety in its characters and powers to keep things fresh. My Hero Academia follows Izuku Midoriya, who was born without powers in a world where almost everyone has them. His journey from powerless to powerful has the emotional beats that One Punch Man usually skips. However, MHA still delivers great fights and colorful heroes.

What really makes it click for OPM fans is its huge cast. You won't just watch one overpowered character, but dozens of heroes with their own unique quirks. To top it off, Kohei Horikoshi, MHA's writer, is able to keep things interesting with timely battles and twists.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
April 2016	7.84	Bones	Adventure, Action	Netflix

5/10 Cromartie High School

Cromartie High School is deadpan comedy at its finest. The setup is simple: a normal guy, Kamiyama, somehow ends up at a school full of delinquents. Instead of big fights or complex plots, the show leans into straight-faced absurdity.

The show treats nonsense like it’s normal, just like Saitama treats world-ending threats like errands. Characters argue about nicknames like it’s life or death, a gorilla might work at a sushi shop, and a Freddie Mercury lookalike appears without explanation. The laughs come from timing, reactions, and how seriously everyone takes the stupidest things.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
October 2003	7.88	Production I.G.	Comedy	Prime Video

4/10 Kill la Kill

Kill la Kill is chaos in its most entertaining form. Especially the fight scenes keep topping themselves until you’re not sure how they can go any further. But they do somehow. The story follows Ryuko Matoi, a transfer student hunting her father’s killer. Interestingly, she is armed with a giant scissor blade and a living battle uniform that gives her absurd powers.

With 24 episodes and a finale special, the show is fast-paced and doesn’t waste time slowing down. Also, fans often praise it for its top animation and sharp sense of humor, while some even call it Studio Trigger’s wildest work to date. So if you loved One Punch Man for its explosive fights, this will hit the same spot.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
October 2013	8.03	Trigger	Action, Comedy, Fantasy	Crunchyroll

3/10 The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

Saiki is basically Saitama without the dramatic and overpowered punches. He was born with ridiculous psychic powers and can solve any problem instantly. However, he rather choses to not get involved at all. But unfortunately for him, his eccentric classmates and bizarre situations keep dragging him into chaos.

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The real fun comes from Saiki’s dry internal monologue and the absurdity of his daily life. And if you loved the way One Punch Man pokes fun at superhero tropes, you’ll enjoy how Saiki K. turns high school life into nonstop comedy.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
July 2016	8.41	J.C.Staff, Egg Firm	Comedy	Netflix

2/10 Mob Psycho 100

Mob Psycho 100 is a series by ONE, the creator of One Punch Man. And you can even find those hints as easter eggs in the series itself. Similar to OPM, Mob Psycho 100 runs around an overpowered protagonist — Shigeo Kageyama, who just wants to live a peaceful life. But of course, trouble follows him like a shadow.

Mob's battles give the same vibe as Saitama's, and the animation is equally impressive. But behind all the battles and comical touch, the essence of the story is to work on Mob's insecurities, creating bonds, and overcoming his own dark side.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
July 2016	8.49	Bones	Action, Supernatural	Netflix

1/10 Gintama

One Punch Man has unpredictable humor, but Gintama goes a step ahead. This show literally takes absurdity to the next level by parodying everything from Dragon Ball Z to Star Wars. Also, you can never predict what's coming next. One moment you are laughing at a toilet joke, and the next? Gintama is probably saving the world from alien invasion.

That's the real magic of Gintama — it's not afraid to blend comedy with serious arcs, and when it decides to get dramatic, it does so with the same energy as its humor. Plus, Gintoki’s lazy-but-skilled personality will definitely remind you of Saitama’s carefree style.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
April 2015	9.05	Bandai Namco Pictures	Action, Comedy	Crunchyroll

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