When talking about anime for Harry Potter fans, one has to consider a lot of things- like in which aspects the anime resembles Harry Potter and so on. In this article, we’ve ensured that all of the anime series listed have more than one feature in common with Harry Potter.
Best Anime for Harry Potter Fans
It’s no surprise that kids who grew up watching or reading Harry Potter would grow up to like anime and manga. There are several similar or even better anime or manga series that resemble and even pay homage to the legacy of Harry Potter and below we’ve discussed all the best anime for Harry Potter fans.
Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
If the soft magic system, a young protagonist chosen by fate or destined for greatness, and a fantastical, magical setting were on your checklist then the Magi franchise would tick all of them. This makes it a perfect candidate when talking about anime for Harry Potter fans. If we had to point to any standout USPs, then this anime has heavy oriental influences like genies, magical lamps, and flying carpets.
Little Witch Academia
If the aspect of Harry Potter that you want to see in anime is a traditional magical school setting and more talented and versatile Hermione Granger then this Little Witch Academia might just be your calling. The story is a light-hearted wholesome one and is set in a magical school for training and teaching up-and-coming witches how to use magic- making it an anime for Harry Potter fans.
The Ancient Magus Bride
If a soft magic system, Eastern and Western mythical influences, and a grim but uplifting plot are your requirements then The Ancient Magus Bride is the best anime out there. This anime is surely high fantasy as it weaves in mages, sorcerors, ancient spirits and gods, and even mythical creatures into its storyline. The world is vibrant but also scary and grim at times and thus it feels like an anime for Harry Potter fans.
Mashle: Magic and Muscles
In this list of anime for Harry Potter fans, this is the only one that features a main antagonist who maintains a looming threat over the protagonist Mash. Mash also has a Harry Potter-like “magic line” across his face resembling a symbol for lightning. This story is also set in a magical high school where mages are taught and trained and the school also has 4 Houses to categorize the students in based on their personalities and characters. The only stark difference is that Mash cannot use magic and relies on his muscles to do all the work- thus earning him the name Harry Spotter.
Black Clover
It is strange but also fitting that the final two animes on this list of anime for Harry Potter fans both feature basic muscle-head protagonists who train their bodies like a gym bro to cope in a world of magic where they alone are left unable to use it. While Harry Potter has a magic school and 4 classifying Houses, Black Clover has Magic Knights and up to 8 classifying Magic Knight Squads. While there isn’t one overarching main villain, it doesn’t take anything away from the tension as there are several intimidating villains in each arc.
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If the above anime series aren’t up your alley one way or another, we also have a list of the best fantasy anime of all time– which may be more of what you’re looking for. We’re all here for a magical time after all so it’s only fair that you have the most magical experience with the anime you choose to watch.
