Dragon Ball Z

If DBZ is the king of fighting anime, then YYH is the prince. Both have incredible characters, faster than the speed of light movement, more energy attacks then you can shake a stick of Pocky at, and more insane battles than you'll know what to do with.

Now, that said, I recommend checking out the anime before you read the manga, especially if you're new to otakudom. The YYH has been known to turn off some readers, but the anime is very crisp considering it was animated over ten years ago. 

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Totally Similar!! I watch Yuu Yuu Hakusho first and then watched DBZ.. I said YYH is copy of DBZ.. another friend of mine watched DBZ first and then YYH.. He said DBZ is copy of YYH..
Martial Arts, Shounen, Fighting Tounaments.. Totally similar actually.. 

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While Dragon Ball Z is a latter series to Dragon Ball, both Dragon Ball and Yuu-Yuu-Hakusho are popular action series which would go on to influence later mangaka in the direction they would choose for their own series. 

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Yu Yu Hakusho is like a twisted version of Dragon Ball Z. They have plenty of things in common, from fighting to save the planet to a splash of romance to lighten things up. 

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Both were pretty much kings of anime in the 90s and pretty much both have awesome villains and heroes  

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Basically both animes start out as the person not knowing who he is, what he is, and what he can do. Centered around fighting and friends. Both excellent... if you liked one you will 100% like the other. 

report Recommended by Son-Goku129

main character + comrades all get stronger & learn more about their abilities & self by joining in various fights against stronger opponents. big action scenes & powerful inner spiritual powers makes them a must see... 

report Recommended by Jazz007

Uber Energy, After Lifes, Alternate Realms/Worlds, Enemies that reveal themselves conveinently in order of accending power levels, Chris Sabat,  Why the hell not? 

report Recommended by Zazusha

Similar over the top action sequences, and they're both animes where the fighting outshines the limited storylines. 

report Recommended by JoeyShadow

Basically if you liked superpower type with a little bit of comedy, then you'll also like Yu Yu Hakusho because they have similarities in many ways from humor and also fighting scene 

report Recommended by RandomUser000

fighting x super powers x awesome characters x humour x original story line 

report Recommended by knotdoll

Many of the same voice actors, lots of special fighting moves, battles that keep getting bigger and bigger, if you loved one you'll love the other. 

report Recommended by TheJis

Both Yu Yu Hakusho and Dragon Ball Z are good and well respected TV series. They share similar aspects such as those of the dealings with the spirit world, and fighting strange yet powerful opponents.  

report Recommended by MyNameSucks

Both Series have extremely powerful characters that fight in tournaments. 

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DBZ fans will surely love Yu Yu Hakusho. Although YYH is less fictional than DBZ, it still has that deadly competition and intense aura. The caracters in YYH are slightly darker, wich gives you a certain curiosity. I really recommand YYH, it as one of my favorites Anime's as well as DBZ. They both are great and jaw dropping. 

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Fighting tournaments. Spirit world and King Yama. Energy techniques. Yusuke even kinda goes super saiyan at one point. Also, Hiei and Vegeta are twins. They're both arrogant and awesome short fellows that aren't from earth and have spiky black hair. Difference is: YYH is a bit darker and the battles go by quicker than in DBZ. I liked YYH more. 

report Recommended by pandoreye

A lot of great fights and power ups, although with more of a story! Has a slow start though. 

report Recommended by LucZero

Both amazing action oriented shonen. the story arcs flow well with little to no filler 

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These are the best of the best when it comes to shounen. Best fights, best characters. Yu Yu Hakusho just may be the winner when it comes to character development and plot though. These 2 anime have the most bad ass of all fights known to mankind and Yu Yu Hakusho is the BEST comedy out there. The only anime I have ever found truly funny is YYH. Check it out, it's very similar to DBZ but very special 

report Recommended by KakaKarrotCake

Both are shonen anime containing high intensity action.Both main characters focus on protecting the people close to them. 

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Both shows combine action and comedy, and have a heavy shounen influence. The combat is similar in both of them, using lots of energy attacks, and both series feature a spirit world.
The major differences between the two are the art style and the characters. 

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Tournaments, inner energy Ki - Spirit Energy and the main protagonist constantly powering up through the mentoring of a sensei such as Genkai for Yusuke and Roshi, Korin, Kami and a few others for Goku other characters share similarities such as Hiei and Vegeta 

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 Translated as Ghost Fighter or Poltergeist Report in some countries, this 90’s classic revolves around the story of Yusuke Urameshi, a 14-year old delinquent who surprises the spirit world by sacrificing his life while committing a completely altruistic act – saving an innocent boy from certain death. Faced with the reality that it was not really his time to die, Yusuke gets another chance at life working as a Spirit Detective, a person tasked to protect the Earth from the onslaught of demons from the spirit world.

Capturing much of the humor and intensity of Dragon Ball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho will immerse you in its fascinating world of spirits, demons, and humans who are courageous enough to take the mantle of mankind’s protector in order to keep the world safe. Just like Dragon Ball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho is also endowed with a cast of colorful characters and epic battles, all revolving around the theme of strength and the human heart’s desire to protect those it holds dear. read more 

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Both Dragon Ball Z and Yu Yu Hakusho are awesome shounen anime. They are also classics, and the latter is said to be the spiritual successor to Dragon Ball Z. One way that you could compare the two anime are in its art/animation quality and its themes. If you watch either anime, then you might as well start watching the other anime if you haven't already. 

report Recommended by Marco_a_Phoenix

If you grew up off of Toonami, this another show that would come on late at night along side Dragon Ball Z! It is another classic that got us all into anime!  

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yu yu hakusho was made as a replacement of dragon ball z 

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They follow a similar mindset when it comes to battles 

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One Piece addpermalink

Main characters are similar, lots of action, fighting and comedy. Both series place importance on teamwork and friendship. Interesting character designs, same animation studio. 

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Echiro Oda was inspired by the great work of the db author. so i highly suggest watching dbz if your a one piece fan. 

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increases in strength friends and challenges, with lots of action and comedy  

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Well, not only do the authors keep making the story more interesting as it goes a long, they also keep adding seemingly impossible things into the plot. Also both series have a goofy main character who always wants to protect his friends and family.  

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Monkey D. Luffy (Main) and Zorro Roronoa are very similar to Goku and Piccolo in their personalities. One is nice, the other appears bad but eventually they become allies. So Have fun! ^ ^ 

report Recommended by AccrodeManga

This is the Anime that inspired One Piece. One Piece took the mantle from DBZ.  

report Recommended by RichtheLionheart

there a lot of similarities between main characters, such as sense of humor, feeling friendship, some fighting techniques 

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Main characters are similar, lots of action, fighting and comedy. Both series place importance on teamwork and friendship. Interesting character designs, same animation studio. 

report Recommended by dranime1

It's epic like Dragon Ball Z,have epic fights like Dragon Ball Z,epic characters like Dragon Ball Z and Super Epic Protagonist like Dragon Ball Z 

report Recommended by lucasnake

Both the main characters of the shows, Goku and Luffy, are very alike. They both love food, both are insanely strong and they both love their family/friends.
Fighting and overcoming foes are a big part of both shows. And they both have some humour in them. 

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They both have the same anticipation, nice action, fighting, and love for the characters. Also, both main characters can and love to eat a lot. 

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Neverending Powerups. Innocent (or just dense) main character who is searching for a treasure that can fulfill their wishes (In case of One Piece it's becoming pirate king) and their encounters on the journey. Everything is possible with the Power of friendship.
Beware of filler episodes! 
(Adventure, Comedy, Action, Fantasy, Superpower, Shounen) 

report Recommended by Shibuya_Akira

There both really good anime's with epic and sometimes over the top fighting scenes and Goku and Luffy are pretty much the same person but in different anime worlds 

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Both series have a main character who wants to achieve something and try to achieve it. Strong opponents to defeat and many friends who must be created. 

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Naruto addpermalink

A lot of humour, great battles, many many techniques, characters, etc. All these are features from both Animes.
The Protagonist - A smiling guy, dressed on orange/red and blue. Naruto in blond. Goku can be blond.
Both are great Anime with great batlles and many funny moments. 

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If you enjoyed the vibrant and colorful characters in dbz as well over the top action,Naruto is right up your ally 

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A lot of humour, great battles, many many techniques, characters, etc. All these are features from both anime. The protagonist—a smiling guy, dressed in orange/red and blue. Naruto is blond. Goku can be blond. Both are great anime with great battles and many funny moments. 

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Being Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball Z creator) a main inspiration for Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto marks the starting point of many anime viewers. In the 90's Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z was the Shonen anime that made a lot of people fan to the anime. In this time, Naruto is the Shonen anime that had made a lot of people fan to the anime being Naruto their first anime. Packed with a lot of action, martial arts fight (Ninjutsu) and the road to be the strongest, Naruto is an action anime that any DBZ fan would love and plus has a more thriller drama. read more 

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Kishimoto got inspired from this to make Naruto so... 

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Anime that are more popular than any other in the western world, bar Pokemon. They are both pretty predictable and generic, but a lot of fun. 

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The two are very good because, many adventures, battles and some characters and techniques remind me a lot of Dragon Ball Z, but I go more for Dragon Ball Z, because it is my favorite anime. 

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Naruto: Shippuuden addpermalink

If you like Dragon Ball Z you'll love Naruto Shippuden. These are both the second part of amazing series. There both more high action to their original and go into further depth with the characters and story. The one part I like about Naruto Shippuden over DBZ is that the main character, even though may not get as much screen time, has a tremendously better backround and character development.  

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The tailed  beasts remind you a lot like the great apes from dragon ball z  

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Both are classic animes any anime fan should know and has the same action filled sequences with somewhat repetitive storytelling and the main character uses that 'one' attack in every major battle 

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Both anime are sequels of other anime ( dragon ball and naruto ) in which the characters were children and now they have grown up. Moreover are action anime and have amazing action scenes and clever plot. 

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First of all if you enjoy the Shonen genre in general you'll most likely be compatible with the Naruto Shippuden series.
Aside from that here's the similarities of the protagonist in both shows:
1.) Work hard for their goals e.g: becoming stronger
2.) Eat food, and I mean a lot of food.
3.) They both have there long running rival shown early on in the series. I'll let you notice the similarities yourself. 
To understand "Naruto Shippuden" I'll advise you to watch "Naruto" the original series, much like "Dragonball" is to "Dragonball Z."
      So to quickly conclude if you want to relive you childhood's adrenaline, edge of seat, fist pumping action then run down to your nearest DVD store and pick up a copy.   

*Side note: My opinion the series just gets better the more you watch it, don't be an "Impatient Percy."   read more 

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both is similar character,story,fight,backstory character 
naruto = goku 
sasuke = vegeta
both is great sequel from dragon ball,naruto
but dbz is better than naruto shippuden
 

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Hunter x Hunter (2011) addpermalink

Both animes are epic fightiing series, with long running arcs. They are both focused about getting stronger through training.  

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I recommend Hunter X Hunter is you are a Dragon Ball Z fan for 1 very important reason. The first time I watched this series I couldn't help but make constant comparisons between Gon Freecs and Goku. They have an especially similar story arc that the anime hasn't reached yet, but the manga series has finished that reminded me of the Cell arc (I mean, really close in a lot of ways).

Manga aside, Hunter X Hunter feels like a smarter version of Dragon Ball (but with no dragon balls). There are great characters in both, and If you like Dragon Ball then you should like Hunter X Hunter (2011) as well. read more 

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Both are Shounen with the heroes training and fighting different types of threats for their friends and to prove themselves. 

HxH feels almost like a homage to DBZ. The main character Gon is similar in temperament to Goku. Even his attack looks similar to the Kamehameha. Meruem's appearance is obviously based off from Cell. Don't make the mistake of thinking that HxH is a rip off of DBZ though, since the imitation is tastefully done and doesn't get in the way.

With that said Hunter x Hunter is way more mature and realistic than Dragon Ball Z. The emotions and motivations of the characters is examined in great detail. Dragon Ball for adults if you will. read more 

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Ever hear of a little series called Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z? With the main character Goku? Yeah. Luffy from One Piece Gon from Hunter x Hunter and Naruto from Naruto were both inspired by Dragon Ball's Goku. The creators say as much themselves. 

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The energy or should I say aura is coming from their own body and must have training in order to achieve. The MCs like to become stronger because they want to face stronger enemies. The 2nd MCs are pretty alike in terms of character development. 

report Recommended by Half-MagePrince

Same genre, Shounen. Deals with abilities/aura. Lots of fights.  HxH has stronger animation, characters, fights and plot. I also saw a lot of things DBZ did wrong and HxH did it right. 

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One Punch Man addpermalink

The similarities between these anime are endless. Happy-go-lucky protagonists, evil villains who might aswell have been in the opposite series, their personalities, the humor they share. The series as a whole really remind me of one another and give a very similar vibe. 

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OPM simultaneously mocks and pays homage to many shonen tropes, most of which can be traced back to DBZ as it can be argued dbz influenced the entire genre to such a degree that every series that came after was in some way influenced by it. If you enjoy these kinds of shows you're more likely to enjoy the comedy show OPM as you will get most of the jokes and references while it retains a lot of what appeals to people that like these types of shows. DB/DBZ/Super is no slouch when it comes to humour either. 

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Both anime have OP heroes fighting Aliens, Both have comedy, Extreme high levels of danger, Super powers are both in their genre. Both of these Animes HYPE level Is OVER 9000!!!!! 

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- Pointing out the Obvious From the first episode we have a purple Namekian looking alien similar to piccolo despite the color, as well as our main hero Saitama facing against aliens similar to Goku who is also a main character in his series. 

- Both Saitama and Goku are physically powerful and both are very nonchalant in the way they act and fight. 

- Also both seem average looking in their outward physical appearance 
(saitama even more so)

- Both series contain Dynamic high octane action as well as some fun humour and Insane villains.

- Last but not least obviously both Saitama and Goku always seek to fight stronger opponents for a challenge somewhat for fun. read more 

report Recommended by 1nfiniteXcaliber

Both anime focus on a very strong protagonist, who protects humanity from monsters and other malevolent creatures. They have a lot of action and fights, but also a lot of lighthearted comedic moments. The character design is also somewhat similar, especially the first villain that Saitama faces, who looks like a blue Piccolo. 

report Recommended by BohemianRhapsody

Both anime feature overpowered characters and are both humorous. All the characters are lovable, the fights are great, and the villains are just as good. The major difference is that OPM is a parody and shouldn't be taken seriously while DBZ is a more serious show. It's clear that OPM got inspiration from DBZ. 

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Fairy Tail addpermalink

well its a shounen action type anime with awesome, very funny and unique  characters it has a good storyline and awesome art and animation .If you liked DBZ you should like Fairy Tail 

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Both are completely absurd, over the top, pointless, silly, and a lot of fun. Obviously they are both shounen action series and neither one takes itself seriously. 

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If you're looking for a anime you can get attached to, with characters to love, don't look any further. The worlds of Fairy Tail and Dragonball (Z) will take you on a journey where you will find yourself laughing, crying, or maybe both at the same time. Goku and Natsu have the same mentality and will do anything to protect the ones they love. Let them take you to their worlds, where struggles are there to overcome and where the words 'giving up' don't exist. You'll most likely come to love -or already love- both anime and their interesting characters.  

report Recommended by Mangetsu-san

These two shounen anime are quite similar. Both are shown to rely heavily on teamwork and friendship, powering through and always coming together as one,and  not allowing yourself to get taken down so easily. The main characters are quite similar in a few minor aspects, and the characters from each series are likable to a certain extent. If you like Dragon Ball Z, you should try Fairy Tail, and vice versa. 

report Recommended by Jdawg9876

Both are long-running Shounen series each with over 150 episodes.

Both share action and adventure, and are filled with lots of battles.

Both have similar art styles and humor.

Many of the characters share similar traits and personalities.

If you’ve watched and enjoyed one of these series, I’d highly recommend you watch the other.

report Recommended by Comet1

Both are martial are based or special powers based.
Both have great story line. 

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Bleach addpermalink

it's got the fantastic fights that go on for episodes at a time, it has the fantastic plots, defeating enemies ten times stronger than you, losing, then training then winning, the main character always faced with constant challenges, when i watched this, i couldn't help but think that i hadn't seen such a good fighting anime since DBZ. though many of the characters are nothing like each other, the style of the anime's are the same, if you enjoyed DBZ, go for bleach! 

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Saint Seiya addpermalink

If you enjoy animes with 15% plot and 85% Fights & blood & Overpowered characters this anime may appeal to you. 

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both DBZ and Saint seiya are the best and most popular shounen anime of the 90's.

If you haven't seen it yet, you can't miss this jewel.
Both Train the Chi/ki/cosmos (spiritual energy) and the battles are epic, Saint seiya is a little more balanced and emotional/passionate so you'll find it similar to the great Gohan SS2/Cell battles :) 

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Dragn Ball Z and Saint Seiya, both true legendary anime series. Both series involves fights, special skills and techniques, and based in an specific culture (Dragon Ball was originally based in chinese culture, Saint Seiya was based in greek culture). Both series talks about an orphan boy who trains himself and fights to become in the strongest warrior (Goku and Seiya). In both series, the main character becomes friends with his opponents (Goku becomes friends with Piccolo and Vegeta, Seiya becomes friends with Shiryu and Ikki). In both series we can see an special kind of heroes (Saiyans and Saints). These Warriors can become in a higher class of warriors (Super Saiyans and Gold Saints). Both unmissable anime legends. read more 

report Recommended by krsp

- Both are shonens from the same decade (80's-90's) that have a close style of fights and a lot of characters. 
- The plot gravitates around the fights. 
- The soundtrack is somewhat similar. 

report Recommended by Z_Tetriminos

both are pretty long, arduous to watch, and unite together along with King of Fighters to create the holy triumvirate of central/south american otaku culture 

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Mobile Fighter G Gundam addpermalink

G Gundam is pretty much non-stop action. It doesn't quite have the comedy of DBZ, but if you're looking for a series that's all about the fights, this is a good one to watch. 

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Nanatsu no Taizai addpermalink

- Both series start off with a girl trying to find 7 of something (well, original series, but you get my point.) and end up finding one of said "something" within the first episode.
- Both main characters start off fairly strong.
- Both have a talking pig (Woot!).
- Both main characters have hidden powers within them.
- Main character and main side character have an epic rivalry.
- Epic, fast paced, non-stop tactical fights.
- Shounen
 

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Hokuto no Ken addpermalink

One of the most influential shonen of all time, and perhaps one of Toriyama's inspirations for the type of drama found in the Cell saga? Both have exciting martial arts battles. Both had bad initial dubs. 

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Fullmetal Alchemist addpermalink

SHounen, both have a good splash of comedy mixed in with the seriousness of it as well as action sequences that are all different, complex, yet easily understandable. They all hold that rheum of fantasy. And I just find that people who liked DBZ typically like FMA as well. 

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Galo Sengen addpermalink

Galo Sengen is basically a parody of DBZ, so while you must have some knowledge about Dragon Ball to enjoy it, if you are DBZ fan there is a high chance you will really enjoy it. 

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Hunter x Hunter addpermalink

It's just like dbz. Adventure + sweet action. Hunter just expands on it with a concrete plot, action scenes that are not overly drawn out. keyword overly. The characters are likeable. there are also a slew of them, just like dragon ball z. For the most part it has the light hearted action packed with some character definition. i found the beginning to also be slightly slow just like with dbz. But it quickly makes up for it. 

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Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi addpermalink

both MCs  Goku and Kenichi generally have a similar hairstyle
both fight with a sense of justice
both have co-stars that via funimation are voiced by chris sabat   and kent williams
training before each battle  and gradually getting stronger  each time
there's a perverted master  in both shows
 

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Soul Eater addpermalink

Dragon ball z is the type of show that as you go through it you can attach to the characters and not expect them to die(well they come back every time) Soul eater also falls into that category, and you can tell(or i could) from the 2nd episode what kind of show it was.  Soul eater is much shorter so its kind of like 1 or 2 sagas of DBZ. but its still definitely worth watching and if you liked DBZ i think you will like Soul eater. 

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Anime: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 3: Stardust Crusaders

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 3: Stardust Crusaders addpermalink

These animes can unify humor and fights in the best way possible. Well-designed muscles, powerful fights and lots of blood. Also, they are adapted from mangas of the same epoch. 

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Street Fighter II V addpermalink

Amazing martial arts skill! Fast-paced fighting action! Ki control! Ultimate clashes! How is this anime not like Dragon Ball Z? They are just alike! 

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Digimon Frontier addpermalink

The concept of transforming to get stronger and using the power of your friends to get even stronger is prevalent throughout both. The heroes in each anime are on journeys to save their (worlds) from whatever evil threatens them and adorn explosive battles that get even more explosive as the series goes on.  

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Heartcatch Precure! addpermalink

Heartcatch is basically a magical girls counterpart of DBZ during the fights:
Flying and teleporting characters, crazy kicks and punches, visually absurd energy moves clashing each others... Even some sound effects!

If you like the fight style in Dragon Ball Z you are likely to at least enjoy the action in Precure. 

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Hajime no Ippo addpermalink

Training - Fighting ... Training - Fighting ... Training - Fighting. Both are great series about fighting. 

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Anime: Dragon Quest: Abel Yuusha Densetsu

Dragon Quest: Abel Yuusha Densetsu addpermalink

DQ is DB without the super saiyins.  shonen. same design. Villains/characters look the same. Antagonist mix of debora/buu. 

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Anime: Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu yo?

Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu yo? addpermalink

Where to Start tho??

-Both Of the Main Characters are from another Planet with OP Supernatural Abilities.

-Both of them have Epic Fight Scenes with a lots of Power Up's and Explosions tho.

-The Humour in Both Shows are very Funny as well.

-both of the Universe from both Shows are Kinda Similar and Unique at the Same Time.

If you like Action Heavy Anime With some Comedy in it then those two are for you tho.

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Dragon Ball Super addpermalink

Dragon Ball Super is canonical Sequel of Cult Classic Shonen Series - Dragon Ball Z. Dragon Ball Z was biggest impacted & popular show worldwide in terms of interesting action-battle sequences & some awesome power-ups & transformations combined with humor & adventures which has quite similar premise in Dragon Ball Super too but with some additional likable characters.  

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Blood Lad addpermalink

Parody to dragon ball franchise. The MC is an otaku who is addicted to Japan and of course, anime. His favorite anime is dragon ball series. 

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Shaman King addpermalink

Many similarities in battle system, overwhelming supervillains, energy meter, powerlvl boosts, rival->ally transitions etc...

However, fight animation differs drastically and that's a major problem for SK. 

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Smile Precure! addpermalink

Both series were created by one of the largest anime studios in Japan, Toei Animation.
Both series have kickass fighting scenes that will mistaken for a shounen anime like super transformation, rapid fire fisticuffs, flying kicks and energy beam attacks similar to Goku's Kamehameha.
Both series were dubbed in English albeit by different dubbing studios (Funimation for Dragon Ball Z and Studiopolis/Saban Brands for Smile PreCure).
Both feature an awesome elite fighting squad whose responsibilities are defending the world from evil forces that bring destruction. (Z Fighters for Dragon Ball Z and PreCure/Glitter Force for Smile PreCure/Glitter Force)
Both have heartwarming and funny moments.
 

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Pokemon addpermalink

They are both fun shows that at their peak popularity, no other anime since has been able to reach, helping to familiarize anime to westerners. 

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Sentou Mecha Xabungle addpermalink

Both are downright wacky anime with over the top crazy shit going on.

Also, both have slapping. Lots of slapping. 

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Chokin Senshi Cashman addpermalink

Since they're both based on Akira Toriyama's mangas, they have a similar art style and wacky sense of humor. Cashman behaves a lot like the Great Saiyaman. They also take place in the same universe. 

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Super Child addpermalink

This not only came out at the same time DBZ was airing but several characters blatantly look like the original characters. They even have Piccolo and Krillin ripoffs.  

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JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV) addpermalink

Both series focus on fighting and super powers if you loved fight's in DBZ then you'll be not dissapointed by awesome fights in JoJo 

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Kuroko no Basket addpermalink

I know what you guys are thinking... "Wtf!?" but there are some very good similarities such as the super feats used in Koroko no Basket. Final Flash Pass, Instant Transmission Drive, Spirit Bomb Jam. These are the sort of techniques that break the scouters and create epic moments over 9000! Entering the Zone is similar to using Kaio-ken where abilities multiply. 

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Tekken addpermalink

Both anime were made around the same period, and they share similar plot points. First off, the art and animation are similar, as well as the character designs. Secondly, the characters in both anime often participate in battle tournaments. Also, they partially revolve around a conflict between two siblings. They also have a very successful game franchise built around them. 

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Mobile Suit Gundam Wing addpermalink

both shows are great and are about super powered (Fighters and Gundams) beings that fight throughout the story at a huge scale level. 

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Both titles are action-packed Shonen anime with fast-paced action sequences. The main protagonist in both anime learns that they have an alien origin and must project the Earth from powerful evil enemies by using extraordinary powers. The biggest difference between the two is that Babel II is only four episodes and has a shorter story compare to Dragon Ball Z. If you enjoyed one, you should like the other.  

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Both Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge and Dragon Ball Z are action-packed anime with fast paced action sequences and characters with extraordinary powers that fight over the fate of the Earth. Both anime have characters that have the power to destroy planets. They are both very entertaining to watch. If you enjoyed one, you will enjoy the other. 

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They are both from the same creaters and the characters in both anime look like each other 

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Amusing action with overpowered characters. High level fights with many interesting powers. The characters enhance their skills and abilities, getting ever more powered. The protagonist learns important revelations of his/her past and his/her origins. 

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Anime: Choujin Gakuen Gowcaizer: The Voltage Fighters

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Dragon Ball Z and Voltage Fighter Cowcaizer are both action-packed anime with lots of fighting. Both titles have characters with extraordinary abilities fighting over the fate of the Earth. They both have fast paced action sequences with extended fights. However, Voltage Fighter Cowcaizer has way less episodes, has more blood and nudity compare to DBZ. If you enjoyed one, you should like the other.  

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s.CRY.ed addpermalink

Both series have non-stop action, characters using different fighting skills and feature a rivalry between the two main character. Both titles have the main character train and improve throughout the series after facing many enemies. If you enjoyed one, you will enjoy the other. 

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GetBackers addpermalink

If you enjoyed the action in Dragon Ball Z you will enjoy the fight scenes in Get Backers! Like DBZ it has a great cast of wonderful characters with awsome abilities. Enimies become friends, everyone helps out, and like in DBZ, the most powerful character always has a smile on his face! 

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Groove Adventure Rave addpermalink

I began to watch Groove Adventure Rave (Rave Master) shortly after DBZ, they are both fun animes with tense battles and interesting characters. If your looking for action and drama similar to that of DBZ, Rave Master is a great choice 

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Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann addpermalink

Both display over the top action and insane amount of power (level) 

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Akame ga Kill! addpermalink

Adventures of a team of strong warriors have to facing many enemies, including some really powerful villains. There are many super powers to see, and really epic battles. 

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Casshern Sins addpermalink

Both series often have stand offish but intense fights between characters in deserted battlefields. 

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Juushin Enbu: Hero Tales addpermalink

same thing super strong people fighting for the fate of the world with bits of comedy.
 

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Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu addpermalink

The True Elite of their respective genre's. DBZ is the King of Shounen Battle Anime, with an Unsurpassable Power Level, while LOGH is the Unrivaled Poem of Space Battles, Political Power Struggles, and Philosophical Battle of Ideal Government Systems.  

They share Dozens of the same Seiyuu for both series, most notably Horikawa Ryo as Vegeta and Reinhard, and Wakamoto Norio as Reuenthal and Cell.

The main characters are quite similar, with Yang and Goku both being the last hope and viewed by their friends as the Eiyuu/Heroes to save them from dire straits. Vegeta and Reinhard share not only the same voice, but both are Princes that demand their rightful place and want to seize the universe. They both share an Eternal Rival that they fear, respect, and ultimately want to subjugate, in Yang and Goku, who are relentlessly in their way. Julian and Gohan are similar in that both of them have the obligation to take over when their respective fathers can't be there, even though they fall short of the Legends that have to try to match up to.

Both are from the late 80's into the 90's, so their Animation is old, but the strongest Gems and Staples in Anime are from these decades.

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Grappler Baki (TV) addpermalink

*Both MC's train to become stronger to defeat a much stronger enemy.
*The two series have amazing action and martial arts elements.
*Both MC's become very strong after all the series of training they do surely after they both achieve the status of strongest by many people.
*Both MC's always want to fight for whats wright and protect the ones they love.  

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Anime: Kosuke-sama Rikimaru-sama: Konpeitou no Ryuu

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Kosuke-sama features similar character design unsurprisingly as they're both done by Toriyama. Fans of Tori's unique style will enjoy this short movie which is very reminiscent of early dragon ball with similar characters to Goku, Kennosuke, General Black & Icarus. 

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Air Gear addpermalink

These are similar in that they both have over powered characters with over-the-top battles. They both have amazing OST's with great characters and character designs. Both shows also have great senses of humour and art styles. They are both shonen battle anime whose protagonists have black spiky hair. 

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Kinnikuman addpermalink

They share the same kind of goofy, over-the-top sensibilities about fighting and humor. Both have a cast of crazy characters(Kinnikuman moreso than DBZ) and both are stories of unlikely heroes rising to the top. You might want to skip the initial episodes though, as it starts out as a fairly bad gag anime before it shifts gears. 

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Kidou Tenshi Angelic Layer addpermalink

where as angelic layer is more on the cutesy side of things both of these shows have a turnament in which the main character must win or overcome. the stories are really good but with the longer shows the characters just have to keep fighting in more turnaments. 

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Kurokami The Animation addpermalink

Kurokami and Dragon Ball are both for people who like punching and fight action anime. 

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Claymore addpermalink

If you like Dragon ball Z i think you'll find this anime suits your needs, Claymore is more bloody but both have intense fight scenes and constant upgrades with both main characters trying to achieve what is out of reach for low class warriors. 

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