The success of One Piece proved that adventurous, character-driven fantasy still resonates with global audiences. Adapted from Eiichiro Oda’s long-running manga, the series blends pirates, found families, and whimsical world-building into a sprawling adventure. But One Piece is only one entry in a much larger universe of manga-inspired storytelling. Across streaming platforms, a number of series draw from Japanese comics, anime traditions, and East Asian fantasy, offering similar themes of loyalty, destiny, and epic journeys. Here are 10 shows currently streaming that fans of One Piece may want to explore next.
Louis Eriakha
/1. Yu Yu Hakusho
Based on Yoshihiro Togashi’s manga, this live-action series follows Yusuke Urameshi, a rebellious teenager who dies saving a child and returns to life as a Spirit Detective investigating supernatural threats. As Yusuke navigates battles against demons and rival fighters, the story explores themes of redemption, friendship, and loyalty — qualities central to many beloved manga heroes.
/2. Cowboy Bebop
Inspired by the cult anime and manga adaptations, Cowboy Bebop centres on Spike Spiegel, a bounty hunter travelling through space with his mismatched crew aboard the spaceship Bebop. Each episode blends action, humour, and melancholy as the characters confront their pasts. Themes of loneliness, redemption, and chosen family run throughout the series.
/3. Avatar: The Last Airbender
Though not directly adapted from a manga, Avatar: The Last Airbender draws heavily from anime storytelling traditions. Based on the Nickelodeon animation, the series follows Aang, the young Avatar destined to master the elements and bring balance to a war-torn world. Alongside companions Katara and Sokka, Aang embarks on a journey of self-discovery that explores themes of destiny, friendship, and responsibility.
/4. The New Legends of Monkey
Inspired by the Chinese epic Journey to the West, the series follows Tripitaka, a young monk travelling across a mystical land with the mischievous Monkey King and other companions. Together, they search for sacred scrolls that can restore harmony to the world. Adventure, humour, and magical battles shape the story’s exploration of courage and spiritual growth.
/5. Alice in Borderland
Adapted from Haro Aso’s manga, the series follows Arisu, a gamer who suddenly finds himself trapped in an abandoned Tokyo where survival depends on competing in deadly games. As Arisu forms alliances with other players, the show explores themes of trust, sacrifice, and the psychological toll of survival.
/6. Jujutsu Kaisen
Based on Gege Akutami’s manga, the anime centres on Yuji Itadori, a high-school student who becomes host to a powerful curse and joins a secret society of sorcerers battling supernatural threats. The story blends horror, humour, and intense combat while exploring themes of fate, sacrifice, and the burden of power.
/7. Attack on Titan
Adapted from Hajime Isayama’s manga, this epic follows Eren Yeager, a young soldier determined to eliminate the Titans — gigantic creatures threatening humanity’s survival. As the story expands beyond its initial premise, it delves into themes of freedom, war, and the moral complexity of power.
/8. Bleach
Based on Tite Kubo’s manga, Bleach follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who gains the powers of a Soul Reaper tasked with protecting humans from malevolent spirits. The series became one of the defining anime franchises of the 2000s, combining action-heavy battles with themes of duty and identity.
/9. Dorohedoro
Adapted from Q Hayashida’s manga, the story centres on Caiman, a man cursed with a reptile head who searches for the sorcerer responsible for his transformation. Set in a dark, chaotic city where magic users experiment on humans, the series blends grotesque humour with mystery and revenge.
/10. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
Based on Hirohiko Araki’s manga, the series follows multiple generations of the Joestar family, beginning with Jonathan Joestar and later descendants like Jotaro Kujo. Each story arc introduces new heroes, supernatural powers, and villains, making it one of the most distinctive and stylistically inventive manga adaptations ever produced.
Emmanuel Umahi
