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10 Heartwarming Anime for Fans of Sanrio Boys to Watch Next

by Hazel

Fans of Sanrio Boys, an anime series that features five high school boys bonding over their love for Sanrio characters, may be searching for other heartwarming shows that explore friendship, acceptance, and breaking traditional gender norms. Here are ten anime that embody these themes, offering stories of camaraderie and personal growth, much like Sanrio Boys.

Cute High Earth Defense Club Love!

A magical boy series that parodies magical girl tropes, Cute High Earth Defense Club Love! follows five boys who are transformed into magical warriors called Battle Lovers. As they protect the Earth, the series explores themes of friendship, teamwork, and breaking gender stereotypes, similar to Sanrio Boys. Both shows feature characters who challenge traditional notions of masculinity.

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Rainbow Days (Nijiro Days)

This slice-of-life romantic comedy centers around four high school boys, particularly Natsuki, who navigates love and relationships with the support of his close-knit friends. Like Sanrio Boys, it highlights the importance of friendship and how a group of friends can help each other through life’s ups and downs.

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Onegai My Melody

Featuring Sanrio’s iconic characters, Onegai My Melody is a magical girl anime where My Melody and Kuromi embark on adventures in the human world. Similar to Sanrio Boys, this show brings Sanrio characters to life in an engaging and heartwarming way, filled with friendship and teamwork.

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Tamako Market

Tamako Market follows the life of Tamako Kitashirakawa, a high school girl living in Kyoto’s bustling shopping district. While Tamako Market has more magical elements than Sanrio Boys, both series emphasize the value of friendship and the importance of supporting those around you.

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Free!

A sports anime centered on a high school swim team, Free! follows Haruka Nanase and his friends as they rekindle old friendships and strive toward their dreams. Like Sanrio Boys, the characters bond over shared interests and face challenges while supporting each other through thick and thin.

How to Keep a Mummy

When Sora Kashiwagi receives a tiny mummy named Mii-kun, he discovers that his new “pet” is far from ordinary. Like Sanrio Boys, How to Keep a Mummy features adorable mascot-like creatures and explores themes of friendship, as Sora and his friends care for their unique partners.

Yotsuiro Biyori

In Yotsuiro Biyori, four men run a traditional Japanese teahouse and help their customers solve personal dilemmas. The themes of camaraderie and support mirror those in Sanrio Boys, where a group of friends stands by each other through challenges and personal growth.

School Babysitters

After the tragic loss of their parents, Ryuichi and Kotaro Kashima move in with the chairwoman of Morinomiya Academy. The anime follows Ryuichi as he takes care of young children while navigating his new life. Both School Babysitters and Sanrio Boys explore themes of loss, healing, and the power of friendship.

Ouran High School Host Club

In Ouran High School Host Club, Haruhi Fujioka finds herself surrounded by eccentric boys at a prestigious academy. The show focuses on the importance of friendship, self-discovery, and breaking social norms—values shared by Sanrio Boys, where the boys also challenge expectations of masculinity.

Fruits Basket

This classic shojo anime follows Tohru Honda, who becomes involved with the cursed Sohma family. Themes of acceptance, personal growth, and the power of friendship resonate strongly with Sanrio Boys, particularly in the way the protagonists in both shows learn to accept themselves and support each other.

Each of these anime explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and breaking free from societal expectations, making them perfect for fans of Sanrio Boys looking for more feel-good, heartwarming stories.

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