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Lycoris Recoil is a great anime with an intriguing premise that many fans are bound to dig. The idea of an all-girl task force that carries out everything from menial jobs to taking out high-level threats is pretty interesting indeed, and the show has the potential to grow into something truly brilliant. However, at this point, there simply aren't enough episodes for fans to truly gauge what the show is all about.

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Thankfully, the rich and vast realm of anime is full to the brim with amazing shows that are pretty similar to Lycoris Recoil in many ways. Here are some of the best anime that fans of this new show can watch, with each title in this list being quite brilliant in so many ways.

7 Tokyo Ghoul

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Tokyo Ghoul is an anime that started off with a ton of potential, before veering far from the manga into new and risky territory that ultimately wasn't worth the effort. However, the first anime still holds up as one of the best seinen shows that anyone can check out, and fans of Lycoris Recoil will find a ton of things to be pretty great about this show.

The biggest similarity between both shows is the use of a cafe as a front to hide something deeper down. Of course, aside from this, the themes and tonality of the show deviate quite a bit, but there's still no denying that Tokyo Ghoul is a worthwhile watch for people who love the setting and sleek animation of Lycoris Recoil.

6 Spy X Family

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Spy X Family is another recent anime that is making waves for its intriguing and wholesome premise. The idea of three mysterious figures banding together to start a family as cover for their actions is pretty engaging, with the show combining elements of both slice of life and action to deliver a memorable tale.

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Spy X Family hasn't aired for too long, but the massive popularity it enjoys makes it clear that the show is destined for great things. Fans of Lycoris Recoil and its unique premise will have a blast watching Spy X Family!

5 Ranma 1/2

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Ranma 1/2 is a classic anime that is pretty hilarious. It documents the story of Ranma, a man who was cursed into becoming a woman whenever he got into contact with cold water. It makes for a hilarious premise as Ranma constantly deals with the idea of changing his gender over and over again while interacting with the other characters in the show.

Ranma and Akane's relationship is another strong point in the series, adding a bit of romance to the mix as well. Ranma 1/2 does many things and it does them well, so it's easy to see why it's one of the most popular anime of all time that people still talk about to this day.

4 Princess Principal

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Princess Principal is a show that is incredibly similar to Lycoris Recoil in many ways. Both shows have high school girls that keep the front of being normal, hiding the fact that they actually work for an undercover organization to handle serious threats.

The world of Princess Principal is another interesting aspect that makes it such a great watch. It's an easy recommendation for fans who want to see something in line with what Lycoris Recoil has to offer.

3 Log Horizon

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Isekai anime have become all the rage in modern times, with several anime covering this genre with varying degrees of success. Log Horizon is one such anime where the world of Elder Tale becomes surprisingly real and robust with all the rich worldbuilding and lore present in this underrated series.

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Viewers who want to see heroes live out their lives in a fantasy world while also reflecting back on their real existence will have a blast with Log Horizon. It might not be the most original anime around, but is easily one of the best ways to get into the isekai genre.

2 Prima Doll

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Another show that focuses on girls in a cafe is Prima Doll, which is a pretty great anime that fans should check out. The idea of mechanized automatons in the guise of cute girls who try and correct the issues caused by war makes for a great time indeed.

Fans of Lycoris Recoil will have a great time as they watch Prima Doll. This anime is also ongoing and not a lot of episodes are out right now. However, it's clear that fans are bound to binge through this unique series once all the episodes are out.

1 Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Madoka Kaname of Puella Magi Madoka Magica

The magical girl genre is one of the most popular ones around, with several anime made that capitalize on the many tropes in this setting. Puella Magi Madoka Magica is one such show that uses this setting and turns it upside-down in the most brutal manner possible.

The show can get downright disturbing at times, which is part of the reason why it's so captivating. Fans of Lycoris Recoil will have a blast watching Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

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