10 best anime to watch if you like I Parry Everything

I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet! has quickly become a fan-favorite light novel and anime. Noor's journey resonates with viewers who have struggled against others' perceptions to pursue their passions.

While Noor's extreme specialization in parrying makes for an especially amusing premise, this "fish out of water" narrative is also relatable. With its comedic yet inspiring story of Noor pursuing his dreams despite adversity, I Parry Everything provides a uniquely enjoyable viewing experience.

For fans who love I Parry Everything and are looking for similar anime to enjoy, this list covers 10 highly recommended series. Ranging across genres from action-packed adventures to hilarious comedies, these anime capture elements of what makes I Parry Everything so much fun.

10 best anime for fans of I Parry Everything

1) The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (Image via J.C. Staff)

While The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. lacks the adventuring fantasy elements of I Parry Everything, it centers heavily on humor stemming from a disconnect between the protagonist's extraordinary powers and his desire to live normally.

Saiki Kusuo is a high schooler who seems like an average teenager despite having every psychic ability imaginable—telekinesis, telepathy, teleportation. Saiki can do it all but chooses to keep these skills hidden to avoid standing out.

However, his abilities constantly lead to awkward and absurd situations as he tries to hide them from his classmates. Like Noor's parrying, Saiki's psychic skills are vastly misunderstood by those around him. This leads both shows to find comedy in Noor's oblivious parrying mishaps and Saiki's frustration in hiding his powers.

2) Cautious Hero: The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious

Cautious Hero: The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious provides an almost perfect counterpart to I Parry Everything's Adventurer's Guild setting. The show takes the classic fantasy concept of an overpowered hero saving the world but gives it a comedic twist that viewers of I Parry Everything will love.

Protagonist Seiya Ryuuguuin has maxed out all his abilities through intense training focused solely on becoming a hero. He is essentially the person Noor strives to become—the ultimate combat specialist ready to take on the greatest quests.

However, Seiya takes his preparations to such extremes that despite being nearly invincible, he approaches all situations with ridiculous levels of caution. This leaves him paralyzed by absurd hypothetical dangers and unable to progress in his missions.

3) BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense

BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense (Image via Silver Link)

While lacking I Parry Everything's swords-and-sorcery theming, BOFURI features yet another protagonist whose intense specialization bizarrely makes them overpowered compared to expectations. Viewers will again find familiar themes of talent misalignment as Maple pursues her passions without well-rounded skills.

When starting to play the new VRMMORPG NewWorld Online, Maple puts all her stat points into defense, trying to avoid pain. She eschews weapons and magic for skills like Cover Move and Devour, becoming a turtle-style tank far more durable than any balanced character.

However, her curiosity leads her to discover unexpected strengths from maximizing defense over all else. Befitting its title, Maple becomes unable to even feel the damage from enemies below the highest levels. Like Noor's parrying in I Parry Everything, Maple's defense-first choices appear foolish to other gamers at first.

4) The Wise Man's Grandchild

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The Wise Man's Grandchild gives viewers another interpretation of an overpowered protagonist striving to meet their adventuring dreams as an extreme specialist. In this case, protagonist Shin Wolford has an affinity for magic that lets him overwhelm all opponents despite lacking other skills.

Shin was adopted and trained by the magically powerful Merlin after losing his parents. This leaves Shin skilled in magic but clueless about the wider world as he enters a magic academy with dreams of becoming an adventurer.

Like Noor's parrying extremes allowing him to one day stand atop the Adventurer's Guild, Shin aims to be the ultimate wizard. Both share fish-out-of-water comedic beats as their magical supremacy clashes with social misunderstandings. And at their hearts, they showcase inspiring journeys toward embracing one's talents.

5) That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Image via 8bit)

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime follows Satoru Mikami, a typical office worker who dies and awakens in a fantasy world as a blob monster. Despite initial limitations, Rimuru (Satoru’s new name) quickly gains extraordinary abilities after being reincarnated as a slime.

Rimuru discovers that he can mimic the traits of anything he swallows, allowing rapid growth in powers. He befriends dragons and gathers loyal followers from monster allies as he builds his nation, eventually growing stronger than adversaries who originally looked down upon "a weak slime."

Much like Noor leveraging immense parrying talent in unexpected ways, Rimuru's unique bodily composition masks immeasurable potential neither he nor his fantastical world initially understands. The show finds humor and intrigue in exploring Rimuru's strengths and the bonds he forms with his found family.

6) The Asterisk War

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For viewers craving another anime capturing I Parry Everything's Adventurer's Guild structure and young dreamer appeal, The Asterisk War aims to excite. The show builds a futuristic magic academy battle tournament akin to Harry Potter's Triwizard Tournament but with far higher stakes.

Protagonist Ayato Amagiri enrolls in Seidoukan Academy, one of the six schools competing to determine the world's most powerful genestella—users of special abilities powered by a space disaster called Invertia. Ayato enters the tournament to investigate his sister's disappearance and hone his combat skills.

Like Noor rising up the Adventurer's Guild ranks, Ayato must progress through duels, relying largely on his unmatched physical combat skills rather than genestella magic. Both face institutional systems aligned against their unusual talents on their roads toward the truth.

7) My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Image via Silver Link)

For I Parry Everything anime fans wanting more good-natured stories perfect for lifting moods, My Next Life as a Villainess deserves consideration. While not action-packed, its humor stems from similar positive tones and a "fish out of water" protagonist struggling against misjudged talents.

When high school student Katarina Claes regains memories of her past life after hitting her head, she realizes she's inside her favorite video game set in a fantasy kingdom. Unfortunately, Katarina occupies the villainess character destined for exile or execution midway through the story.

With her meta-knowledge, Katarina vows to use her second chance to avoid these fates through goodness and hard work—easier said than done. Katarina's efforts to fit into high society despite her misunderstood reputation mirror Noor's struggle for acceptance through his parrying skills in I Parry Everything.

8) Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies moved to a starter town

Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies moved to a starter town (Image via LIDENFILMS)

This anime features the fish-out-of-water adventures of Lloyd, who leaves behind his village and its mighty inhabitants to see the wider world. Unfortunately, Lloyd soon discovers the small mining town he settles in falls far short of expectations for would-be adventurers.

Despite intense combat training from childhood exceeding normal townsfolk, Lloyd initially struggles to make his name known through wanted quests and odd jobs. His kind personality and determination help him bond with friends and make unexpected progress toward fame and glory.

Lloyd echoes much of Noor's positivity and reactions to culture shock when entering an unfamiliar society in I Parry Everything. Both anime find humor in slammed doors and subtle societal misunderstandings before showing heartwarming resilience.

9) The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent

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Those wanting a more low-key female empowerment narrative reminiscent of I Parry Everything should consider The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent. It provides another positive take on accepting one's latent talents and using them to help people despite lacking conventional qualifications.

When college-age Japanese woman Sei is whisked into a fantasy world on her way home from the grocery store, she finds herself declared a saint. However, she lacks the magic prowess expected from previous saintly titles bestowed by the kingdom's divine powers. As a result, imposter syndrome hits hard.

However, while unable to match the magical combat strengths of the court magicians and legendary heroes, Sei discovers an affinity for healing and support magic that eventually earns acceptance. By embracing her gifts, she finds her place helping citizens across the kingdom.

10) Mob Psycho 100

Mob Psycho 100 follows profoundly gifted esper Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama who wants only to live as an average middle school boy rather than develop his otherworldly powers. Yet Mob's powers emerge uncontrollably whenever his bottled-up emotions surge over a tipping point, leading to frequent complications.

Under the tutelage of con artist Reigen Arataka, who exploits Mob's powers for financial gain, Mob struggles to keep his abilities in check. Like Noor's intense parrying training in I Parry Everything, Mob's natural talent for psychic abilities clashes against societal expectations and personal insecurities.

Yet, Mob ultimately learns that raw power alone isn't enough—emotional growth and finding meaning matter most. Mob's journey contains some of the best character development across all shounen anime today. His growth into accepting his identity despite others' judgments mirrors Noor's journey.

Conclusion

I Parry Everything has captured anime fans' hearts through its balance of inspirational personal struggle against mockable individual eccentricity. By embracing identities perceived counterproductive by society, characters discover purpose and confidence through unflinching determination.

The 10 shows above bring similar essences. Fans will find heartfelt tales of unusual talents overcoming judgments to achieve dreams - with plenty of awkward laughs along the way. Their senses of humor and eventual emotional payoffs aim to delight viewers wanting more uplifting wish fulfillment.

So, for fans who loved rooting for Noor in I Parry Everything and want that same mix of feels, give these anime a try. They capture similar themes of struggling against societal misunderstandings and unlikely personal journeys toward greatness.