The Justice League has been reimagined time and time again, yet the storyline of each reboot continues to draw old and new fans alike. Why is this though? Is it the epic story of a wide range of heroes coming together for a unified cause? The unbelievably overpowered hero trope? Maybe fans enjoy the complicated meshing of unique and individual stories from each hero? Or maybe fans just love seeing super-powered champions of justice crush villains into the dirt. Whatever the reasons, people love the Justice League. Yet there is only so much Justice League to go around, and, eventually, fans run out of content to inhale.
Luckily for fans of the Justice League, there are many other franchises out there with similar characteristics. These 10 anime, good for anime nerds and noobs alike, all share similar characteristics with the Justice League while also bringing in their own unique qualities that fans will love.
My Hero Academia - Available On Crunchyroll & Funimation
The story of super-powered individuals finding their place in society is a large draw for fans of Justice League. But what if the world of Justice League was fast-forwarded a good hundred years or more to the point where super-powered individuals have not only become commonplace but are also an integrated part of governments all over the world?
My Hero Academia presents this new take on superhero society as it follows a young student and his classmates starting their first year of high school for prospective new heroes. Yes, a high school for superheroes. Yet that is only the beginning of the story, though, as new villains and ideas appear in the world, shaking the foundations of superhero society to its core. Between the action-packed fights, watching soon-to-be heroes explore their powers, and the depth presented throughout the story, fans of Justice League will love this anime.
One-Punch Man - Available On Netflix, Hulu, Tubi, Crunchyroll, Adult Swim & More
Fans who appreciate Superman will get a kick from One Punch Man. Enter Saitama, a man who was just a normal man before he discovered the thrill of fighting monsters, which led him to train and fight until he became bald with unimaginable power. This isn't a joke either, as Saitama trains so hard he loses his hair. Yet being so strong that everything you fight, including a gigantic meteor from space, crumbles before you with just one regular punch is pretty boring, as it turns out.
Fan's of Justice League can join Saitama as he searches for a foe to challenge him while exploring an entire superhero culture that appeared around him unnoticed until a vengeful cyborg declared Saitama as his master.
Soul Eater - Available On Netflix, Hulu & Funimation
Fans of the creepier side of Justice League and heroes such as John Constantine and Zatanna will appreciate the anime Soul Eater. This anime, which could be described as the offspring of Justice League and The Nightmare Before Christmas, is based in a world haunted by demons called Kishin that form from the consumption of innocent souls.
A worldwide organization, with none other than Death himself at its head, protects the world from these monsters. If living weapons, witches, mad scientists, demons, and a never-ending war against evil excites you, Soul Eater is the anime for you.
Fire Force - Available On Hulu, Funimation & Crunchyroll
Creepier, darker, and from the creator of Soul Eater, Fire Force is another anime fans of Justice League will enjoy. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where people randomly burst into flames, becoming demons with fiery powers called Infernals, Fire Force follows Shinra Kusakabe as he joins the fight against these demons.
This anime presents a large cast of interesting heroes, a society with secrets built into its very foundations, and an overwhelming power that threatens to destroy what's left of the world, thus making it a perfect choice for fans of Justice League.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - Netflix, Hulu, Funimation & Crunchyroll
The darkest of our Justice League-Esque anime suggestions, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba will have you tearing up from episode one. Set in Taishō-era Japan, this anime slowly paints an intensely dark world of demon-slaying heroes fighting a war in the shadows of society.
Fans of DCAU movies such as Batman vs. Robbin and Justice League Dark will not only be intrigued by the realistic feel of the characters and their individual traumas, but also be astounded by the beauty in its animation.
Fairy Tail - Available On Tubi & Crunchyroll
Fans that love Justice League for its large cast of heroes with greatly varying backstories will go crazy for Fairy Tail. This anime boasts over 25 characters with largely different character arcs, and these are only the characters the anime specifically focuses on.
Fairy Tail is set in a fantasy world, but fans of Justice League shouldn't let this stop them. These magic-users could give DC heroes a run for their money. Add all of this to 328 episodes for your binging pleasure, dorky anime humor, intense action scenes, and some world-shaking and overpowered baddies, and you may just have a new obsession to pour hours of your life into.
The Seven Deadly Sins - Available On Netflix
There is something beguiling about ancient mythologies being reworked into modern-day cinema. Fans of DC heroes such as Wonder Woman and Aquaman will agree with this sentiment.
The Seven Deadly Sins is a Netflix Original anime that takes biblical themes and twists them in curious ways to present a unique world with epic heroes throwing down in an attempt to restore the world to the peace it has known for hundreds of years. If mythology brought to life is something you enjoy as a fan of Justice League, you'll be more than satisfied with The Seven Deadly Sins and its large cast of evil-fighting heroes.
Magi: The Labyrinth Of Magic - Available On Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu & More
Mythological themes, a group of heroes pursuing their individual agendas, and a world on the edge war; Magi: The Labyrinth Of Magic shares many characteristics with Justice League that fans will love.
Set in a fantasy world akin to Aladdin, who also happens to be one of the main characters, viewers will quickly find themselves invested as plots coalesce and an epic struggle between the forces of good and evil is revealed.
Trigun - Available On Hulu & Funimation
At first glance, an anime Western with strange discrepancies in technological advancement has no relation to the Justice League at all, that is, until we meet the main character, Vash The Stampede. Vash is a light-hearted hero with a personality similar to Flash and an intense dedication to upholding his moral code such as you'd expect from Batman or Superman.
Fans of the Justice League will quickly create a soft spot in their hearts for Vash, as he is hounded by bounty hunters left and right for actions he can't remember, followed around by two gun-toting female insurance agents and a dark organization.
A Certain Scientific Railgun/Scientific Accelerator/Magical Index - Available On Hulu, Funimation, Crunchyroll, Tubi & More
A huge draw for many Justice League fans is the complexity of the interwoven stories between each of its heroes. A Certain Scientific Railgun, A Certain Scientific Accelerator, and A Certain Magical Index are three anime each focused on a specific character in a shared universe stuffed with crossovers.
These anime are primarily set in Academia City, an entire city dedicated to scientific advancement with superpower-wielding inhabitants called ESPERS. As our three heroes explore the darker side of Academia City and the secrets it holds, fans of Justice League will be captivated, intrigued, and charmed, all at the same time.