10 anime to watch if you like Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid is a popular fantasy comedy anime that follows the story of Kobayashi, an office worker who gets into shenanigans with her dragon maid Tohru, and friends.

With its endearing characters, heartwarming themes of found family, and hilarious comedy, it’s no wonder Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid has captured the hearts of so many viewers.

For fans who can’t get enough of the slice-of-life adventures between humans and dragons, here are 10 more great anime series to check out next. They all feature fantasy elements, found-family feels, comedy, and heart, just like Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid.

Interviews with Monster Girls, The Devil is a Part-Timer!, and 8 anime for fans of Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid

1) Interviews with Monster Girls

Interviews with Monster Girls (Image via A-1 Pictures)

Interviews with Monster Girls has a very similar premise to Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid - it follows a human teacher who interacts with monster girls and learns about their daily lives. The monsters include a vampire, dullahan, snow woman, and succubus girls who are trying to fit into human high school.

Just like how Tohru, the dragon tries to understand humans better while living with Kobayashi, the monster girls in this anime face their own challenges in blending into human society. There are lots of funny moments as the human teacher gets pulled into their hijinks.

With its supernatural cast and emphasis on comedy, this heartwarming anime is a great pick for Dragon Maid fans.

2) The Devil is a Part-Timer!

The Devil is a Part-Timer! (Image via White Fox)

In this reverse isekai comedy, the demon lord Satan is transported to modern-day Tokyo after losing his war for conquest in a fantasy world. He takes on a part-time job at MgRonald’s (totally not McDonald’s) while trying to figure out how to regain his magic powers and return home.

Along the way, Satan adjusts to his new human life, makes friends, and starts to question whether he actually wants to go back. With its fish-out-of-water fantasy premise, emphasis on comedy, and found family feels, The Devil is a Part-Timer! will appeal to anyone who enjoyed Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid.

3) My Roommate is a Cat

For a more down-to-earth but equally heartwarming pick, try My Roommate is a Cat. This cozy comedy follows reclusive writer Subaru Mikazuki, who adopts an abandoned cat named Haru.

Despite Subaru’s awkwardness around other humans, he and Haru soon form a strong bond, with the cat helping Subaru slowly open up.

With its subtle life lessons and a tale of two social misfits forging an unlikely connection, My Roommate is a Cat shares Dragon Maid’s strengths. It will make you laugh, cry, and greatly enjoy the antics of another unusual found family.

4) Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle

Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle (Image via Doga Kobo)

Princess Syalis finds herself abducted into the demon castle of her kingdom’s long enemies. But instead of quaking in fear, all she can focus on is trying to get the best sleep possible! This easygoing princess constantly frustrates her demon jailors as she prioritizes comfort over her own rescue.

With its protagonist having a totally chill reaction to supernatural dangers, wacky misadventures, and a lighthearted tone, Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle makes for a fun comedy pick if you enjoyed Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid.

5) Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun

Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun (Image via Doga Kobo)

High school student Chiyo Sakura has a crush on her aloof classmate Umetarou Nozaki. When she works up the courage to confess, she discovers that Nozaki is actually a popular shoujo manga artist. She winds up helping him with his work behind the scenes!

This comedy anime pokes fun at shojo tropes through Nozaki’s manga work the same way Dragon Maid satirizes fantasy cliches. Viewers who loved the mix of parody humor and sweet characterization in Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid will find lots to enjoy in this rom-com anime.

6) Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (Image via Science SARU)

This anime follows a group of creative high school girls who decide to combine their talents and passions to start an animation club. Through wild imagination, creativity, and determination, they work to produce their own incredible animated world.

The joy in creation, appealing characters, and attention to detail really make this anime stand out as a love letter to animation. For Dragon Maid fans who especially loved the art style and imagination of the series, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! captures that same magical feeling.

7) Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku

Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (Image via A-1 Pictures)

Office worker Narumi tries to hide her fujoshi manga obsession to avoid judgment, but after her workplace hires a new employee who’s a gaming otaku, the secret is out! Hirotaka also happens to be Narumi’s childhood friend, and the two office otaku soon start dating and navigate mixing relationships with their geeky hobbies.

This otaku workplace rom-com has the same veins of outrageous comedy and genuine character moments that made the slice-of-life comedy in Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid shine. For fans of shows featuring endearing misfit-found families like in Dragon Maid, Wotakoi is a must-watch that will speak to your geeky heart.

8) Sweetness & Lightning

Sweetness & Lightning (Image via TMS Entertainment)

After teacher Kouhei Inuzuka’s wife passes away, he doesn’t have much time with his young daughter Tsumugi between work and managing their household alone.

Since Tsumugi loves food, Inuzuka decides to start frequenting a family restaurant where many of his students work. He visits the restaurant to have dinner with his daughter and also starts teaching her cooking.

The tale of this small makeshift family bonding over food shares the same heart as Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid. Viewers who love seeing characters supporting each other through daily life and finding joy in little moments will adore this series.

9) Hinamatsuri

Yakuza member Nitta finds his life turned upside down when a strange metal capsule materializes in his apartment and opens up to reveal an odd girl named Hina with powerful psychic abilities. Nitta reluctantly takes Hina in, and the two slowly learn to understand each other’s quirks while living together.

Boasting the same fantasy slice-of-life premise with supernatural elements, odd couple comedy, and found family feels as Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, Hinamatsuri is a humorous and offbeat but poignant series not to miss.

10) Fruits Basket

Fruits Basket (Image via TMS Entertainment)

When high schooler Tohru Honda ends up living in a tent after her mother's death, she ends up stumbling upon the secret of the Soma family - many members are possessed by animals of the Chinese zodiac and transform when hugged by someone of the opposite gender!

As she integrates into their family, Tohru helps the Somas work through their generational trauma. With its emphasis on a lonely girl finding meaning and emotional healing through an unusual new family dynamic, Fruits Basket has strong appeal.

Tohru forms close bonds with many Soma members, leading to plenty of comedy, drama, and ultimately heartwarming intimacy that Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid fans will enjoy.

Conclusion

These 10 anime all share qualities with the fantasy-infused comedy and emotional heart that has made Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid so beloved by fans.

Whether you want to laugh at supernatural hijinks, enjoy imaginative animation, or just watch the touching bonds form between unexpectedly found families, you’re sure to find another great series to enjoy from this list.

So next time you finish binging your 10th rewatch of Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid and want more feel-good funny fantasy in your life, be sure to give one of these wonderful anime series a try.

You’re bound to discover a new favorite full of the same warmth and charm that first made you fall in love with Tohru the delightful dragonmaid.