Hunter x Hunter (2011)

- Normal people receiving random powers and using them not for any big cause, but for their own sake
- There's no clear line between good and evil
- Very good character development
- Bright colors, beautiful art, unforgettable music
- Unforgettable antagonists with deep character development and fully understandable reasons to act
- Good exploration of the theme "friendship", with an acceptable number of clichés and tropes
- Relatable characters, very likable main squad
- Fights based on the smart use of the fighters' quirks, not only their brawns
- Both are shonen from experienced and mature authors, and are considered for many to be their magna opera 

report Recommended by Z_Tetriminos

Jojo has amazing power system just like nen from hxh , very creative and have originality. 

report Recommended by Spectral_Soul

Both have heavy action, amazing animation and a fenomenal story with interesting characters.
Only difference is that HxH is longer but has a better way of connecting you to the characters. 

report Recommended by TheBigROCK99

Both are mainly used psych and mind instead of punch when it comes to fighting and hard to predict, Hisoka is pretty much describing the flamboyant and machismo symbolism in the Jojo series, Kira is pretty similar to meruem, using animal as symbol/form and releasing purple aura, or considered as the best villain in the series itself, and features very likeable squad and casts like gon and co. and the duwang gang 

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Fate/Zero addpermalink

Shounen battle shows that spend more time talking about ambitions, rules, and mechanics than actually fighting, making the plot and action even better since the viewer fully understands the importance and consequences of every move the characters make. 

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Nanatsu no Taizai addpermalink

Both shows have a very similar sense of adventure to them (well, at least in the earlier arcs of HxH), and both have fantastic visuals. 

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Katekyou Hitman Reborn! addpermalink

Well both are Shounens, so the fighting to overcome powerful foes and gradually getting better and better throughout the series, both main characters have daddy issues, 
and they are all about kids with special talents. 

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The themes of battle shounen are present in both Reborn and Hunter x Hunter. In fact, the main male protagonist is gifted with abilities and strives to use them to help his friends as well as achieving goals of himself. Along the way, he becomes stronger through battles against various adversaries.

There are themes of mafia involved in both series (although it's mainly part of Reborn and later in an arc of Hunter x Hunter). Among other factors though, there is tons of action and drama. Hunter x Hunter has more darker tones though but both series explores a journey for the main male protagonist involved in arcs that are touched upon.  read more 

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- Both starts off with a bunch of silly kids doing silly things.
- Both animes get to their plot late in the series.
- Both are pretty dark and serious, except imo Hunter x Hunter 2011 is darker.
- Both has a really long adventure of fighting enemies and making new friends.
- Both animes are pretty amazing 

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Both main characters are teens that started weak and grew stronger through training. Also both main character use spacial weapon.
Both have a father that is rarely home
Both character are sociable in one way or another, and get to know a lot of new friends on their journy.
The main character is placing his friends safety at top priority and will go through a lot of hardship to defend them, and the same goes for his friends who will do the same for them.
Both main characters have to fight and if they lose they learn from the expirience and train for next time.
In both anime the character develope their own power discovering a kind of "energy"  that involved in their power.
In both anime there is a weird mentor.

(first recommendation would be glad to here comments) read more 

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Don't judge this anime just by looking at the cover because thats what i did. This anime is action packed and there are many characters you will fall in love with. it does seem boring judging by the cover but Its so much fun to watch and i was sad when i came across episode 76 bc the anime would end!!! but i really recommend it!!! Now i'm addicted this this anime and characters now!!!  

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Magi: The Kingdom of Magic addpermalink

Both are set in a different, unique and magical world which include super powers, special abilities etc.

Both have superb character development and makes it exciting to watch. 

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As you can notice how important the friendship and teammate elements are very important during the series. Hunter X Hunter is a must watch if you like Magi! I'm a big fan of both shows and I can tell how much they are familiar! The fighting styles are fairly similar to Magi, including the settings of the story and pretty much the artstyles as you can trust MadHouse. Though Magic is not included ((cough Hisoka cough)) in the HxH series, they are both very popular Shounen series. Both shows does also focus on side character's stories as it makes the show more intense and relaxing to watch. read more 

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Both of these anime feature a charismatic and friendly protagonist who is oblivious to the malice of the world. Both of these protagonists (Aladdin in Magi and Gon in HxH) are incredibly forgiving of the transgressions of their enemies and they see the horrible world that both of them reside in through very bright lenses. They can't (or maybe don't want to) see the darkness present within others. Both of these anime involve the main characters embarking on a journey or adventure of one sort or another and both contain plenty of high-octane fights with aesthetically pleasing visuals and cool power systems. Djinn Equips(Magi) make up for their lack of creative use and specialization with sheer flair and flamboyance.  Both anime contain themes of vengeance and whether or not vengeance is truly right. There are plenty of other things, however, saying more will ultimately spoil things for you. If you liked one, you'll probably like the other. read more 

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Magi is the most similar to HxH of anything I've watched, Kingdom especially, but is still unique with its own charm in many ways. The power system is similar to the power system of HxH, Aladdin is similar to Gon Freecss in some ways(they're both voiced by Erica Mendez in the dubs as well), friendship, moral complexity, journeys and redemption are big themes in both series, and HxH has many well-written characters just as Magi does.  I definitely recommend HxH to a fan of Magi.  

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Mob Psycho 100 addpermalink

no one make a recommendation to HxH? okay, the similariity between these 2 animes is in the way they tend to over-expaining something narratively though MPS's was more humorous and yet it's rare to see any anime that put narration dominant in a  episode. 

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Ao no Exorcist addpermalink

The exorcists have special privileges, getting to go wherever they want to with the keys. The hunters license is like a passport to anywhere. Each group goes on adventures within their group and they form friendships, despite dark adventures. The plots draw the viewer in. 

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Bleach addpermalink

The characters in both shows are the kind that pull one along in the story, wondering what will happen to them next. 

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Akame ga Kill! addpermalink

Both feature tons of brutally dark scenes, but the tone generally remains neutral thanks to copious amounts of comic relief.
The plot tends to be fast-paced and unpredictable.
Both have great visuals and beautifully executed battles. 

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Toriko addpermalink

both use tactics and have hunters

buth have a massive worldbuilding and epic characters 

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Terra Formars addpermalink

Both contain battles with meta-morphed life forms. Both interweave deaths with superb storytelling and awesome fights. There is a certain 'feel' that you can get in the last arc of hunterxhunter 2011 that you also get in the second half of Terra Formars which is perhaps due to their similar use of narrators. 

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Death Note addpermalink

-Both animes have a type of "intellectual" battle going on. They both feature battles of wits. Even though Hunter x Hunter focuses more on action and Death Note with more psychological aspects, they still closely coincide with each other. 
-Both protagonists are in pursuit of a goal. Light to become God and Gon to find his father
 

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Ansatsu Kyoushitsu addpermalink

Teaching underage children to kill things... Underage violence in general. That's always fun. Also, great character designs and unique plotlines. The humour is another bonus. 

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I'm new in recommending things but I think there are something similar with these two.
[for AnsaKyou, I actually focused on S2]
Different setting, different story and even different concept. But there are a big similarity between these two: Both leave about the same impression to the watchers. The settings and background are not that alike, but you'll find that both are actually alike in terms of what the shows want to present to the watchers, just different on what field of range it takes. [Example: Both are about self development and what life is, just HxH is more to an adventure and friendship (especially Chimera Ant arc) while AnsaKyou is more to a student's life and their future.]
There are also other similarities:-
+both are very genius; HxH is more to the intelligent while AnsaKyou is more to the philosophy.
+both have a great fight scene
+both use strategy as the main element
+both are analytical (HxH is superior in this)
+both do explain things so watchers can understand what happens.
<>Settings,story and concept does not promise everything. Its tiring if same thing is repeated over and over again without anything new or some variation. So its good if the main idea is expressed by variety of ways. Watching AnsaKyou sometimes reminds me of HxH, so I think you should watch both! read more 

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While the actual Plot might be quite different, the overall atmosphere, fight scenes, and relationship between the main characters (Gon and Killua, Nagisa and Karma) is very similar.

 Karma and Killua are VERY similar, both have a sort of "switch" they turn on during a fight, or to scare someone where they seem very bad ass and fangirls everywhere scream. 

Nagisa and Gon are not as similar, but have the same "i must protect my friends no matter what" kind of persona.
The animation in both is top notch and fight scenes are more than just "Nakama power" and have brains  behind them . 
Both are a MUST WATCH  read more 

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Yakusoku no Neverland addpermalink

Both seem light hearted and fun but are actually dark and gritty.
Both have children that have features that no normal child would have Hunter X Hunter super strength and The Promised Neverland super intelligence.
Hunter X Hunter is more action/adventure
The Promised Neverland is more mystery 

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Heion Sedai no Idaten-tachi addpermalink

Although Both have very different story but the similarity of both show are great world building. Just make sure you're okay with some ecchi fanservice 

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Anime: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 5: Ougon no Kaze

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 5: Ougon no Kaze addpermalink

I'm surprised no one recommend HxH for this series, Jojo is all about battle of wits, if you want to feel the same experienced as this series, obviously it'd be HxH, and a little bit of spoiler, the new arc of HxH manga has a lot of Jojo reference from this part. 

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Anime: Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan addpermalink

i think those two anime are alike because they both have a deep meaningful plot. overall art, story , and the imagination-world are all necessary to define a well value anime. this recommendation isn't based on just a fanboy expressions but a well belief of knowing what is great. 

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Ushio to Tora (TV) addpermalink

Ushio to Tora and Hunter x Hunter are two well-crafted Shounen and Adventure works that share a few interesting similarities. Main characters are underage boys who were abandoned by one of their parents as little kids. After gaining some kind of power they travel around lots of places to find their lost parents as well so they can know the reasons for leaving them behind. As they travel, lots of obstacles, murderous beasts and dangers appear in front of their eyes. Both shows contain good comedy but also they manage to put up a nice dark environment every once in a while. The overall atmosphere is very similar, as well the characters. Growing up friendship it's a very important point in both series too. read more 

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Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch addpermalink

Two of the most entertainment-packed series I've seen. 
Both have extremely realistic, tone-neutral character writing.
In both, the plot is in a constant flux, filled with twists and turns, shifting fast and unpredictably. 
The battles/conflicts place an emphasis on tactical, strategical and political aspects.  

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Pokemon addpermalink

While Pokemon is an older show, both feature very young adventurers setting out on a journey. 

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Soul Eater addpermalink

Both action both except HXH is better simple 

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Overlord addpermalink

Both contain awesome fighting moments, have a fantasy-like setting and a great MC. Overlord uses Magic/skills while HxH uses life-energy/superpowers. Both are adventurous 

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D.Gray-man addpermalink

Both shows are action shonen with well thought out stories and good action scenes. Also, in both shows the MC work hard towards a goal. The MC's are quite strong and there are no random bursts of power making the MC over powered in face of danger in both shows. 

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Hunter x Hunter addpermalink

Hunter x Hunter's first series. It doesn't cover nearly as much as HxH 2011 and is slower paced but is sitll a slightly different adaptation of the first arcs of HxH. 

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GetBackers addpermalink

Both have a group of heroes with special abilities.  They fight for justice.  They bot have great characters 

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Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu addpermalink

The Chimera Ant arc from HxH is somewhat similar to the plot of Kiseijuu. There are heavy moral dilemmas involved and you will slowly lose the sight of who are the good guys and who are bad. 

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Yakitate!! Japan addpermalink

Shounen adventure anime about a very talented kid protagonist (more so than surrounding adults) and their relentless, single minded quest for something important to them. 

Lots of hard training, challenges, overcoming challenges, making friends, etc. Set in clear arcs a la classic shounen style. 

Hunter x Hunter is more serious and focused on the adventuring whereas Yakitate is a comedy. Yakitate is very wordplay heavy and uses lots of reference, so Japanese cultural/linguistic knowledge will definitely help (that said, it aired during the golden age of fansubbing so a lot of thing are explained if you don't get the joke). 

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One Outs addpermalink

if you ever wondered what would Hisokas brother would be and be like well i must say Tokuchi, Toua their mind set is almost comparable in every way, for their facial features as well as the sadistic look of always being calm and cool in every situation....  

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Kenpuu Denki Berserk addpermalink

HxH too like Berserk is another good story with development, drama, relationships, tactics, twists, and gore. HxH is shounen but gets gory at Chimera Ant which Berserk has common with-monsters. 

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Gintama addpermalink

Both shows are light hearted and funny at the same time first but as the story paces, it gets more serious and here's whats interesting: IT GETS EVEN MORE BLOODIER AND BRUTAL. Gintama and HxH has references to other shows but HxH only has one whereas Gintama has a lot including HxH. Gintama and HxH are set in a modern/fantasy setting with both humans and strange beings alike and they participate series of missions/adventures to get paid and to achieve status in society. Both have gangs who have different goals and are supported by unexpected and former allies.  

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Kemono Jihen addpermalink

Both shows don't shy away from dark, adult themes like death, torture, blood and gore, and even (In Kemono Jihen's case) sexual abuse, even with children main characters. 

The main character embarks on a journey to find his parents, and gets swept up in the lives and adventures with friends he meets along the way.

The main character is a boy who's strong and smarter than he originally seems.

There's a wide variety of supernatural powers and fight scenes.

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Boku no Hero Academia 3rd Season addpermalink

Action .....just raw, awesome action 
 

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Boruto: Naruto Next Generations addpermalink

- Gon and Boruto share this incredible positivity, determination. while Killua and Mitsuki protect them like caring big brothers, build unbreakable bonds of friendship along the way, and overcome their limitations working as a team.
- Gon longs to have a relationship with his father like Boruto, although he does not retort to mischief to get his attention.
- Very similar art  

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World Trigger 2nd Season addpermalink

Do you love complex power systems in your Anime? Then World Trigger is the Anime for you. Very few stories put as much love and care into balancing powers as these two series do. 

Do you also love a cast of so many interesting characters that the MC disappears for a bit and the story carries on with no problem? Watch World Trigger. Similar to Hunter x Hunter, the real focus is the world around them, not just the core cast of characters. Which means many people you are introduced to will have personalities and affect the world for the better or the worse. 

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Dororo addpermalink

Just 2 bros going on an epic journey across the world. 

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Jigokuraku addpermalink

Its similar to Dark Continent Arc  

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Vinland Saga addpermalink

Both are emotional stories with great characters and a lot of thrilling character development. 

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Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season addpermalink

- Both have the similar formula of starting out weak and growing strong with experience and training
- Character development
- The characters are young and is focused on more than one character
- The fight scenes are strategic, they thoroughly explain how to counter one another
- In a way, the characters are often underestimated
- Each character has specialties, just like how they have quirks
- Binge-worthy, you always want to know what happens next. 

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Shokugeki no Souma addpermalink

Both have a son trying to live up to the standards of their father. Both are about being put through challenges in order to achieve their final goal while making friends along the way. The main characters are similar in their stubbornness and outspoken nature. Both main characters are considered stupid and inferior by most until they prove themselves to be great.  

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Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun addpermalink

HxH 2011 has large similarities with Jibaku Shounen.
It's dark, fluffy, goofy, psychologically traumatic (for the characters).

The antagonists are just...everything you'd want them to be!
One of the MC in HxH, named Killua has a similar story with the MC of this anime, and I'd 100% Recommend watching HxH 2011. 

Episode Comparison: 12 for TBHK, and 144 for HxH 2011 

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Fairy Tail (2014) addpermalink

Both the anime focuses On action/comedy/shonen
they have a Mc that gets through on strong friendship
They BOth search for their father along with their quest
Have a huge set of charecter set you can end up liking
Both the Mc does have a type of Fire power though Gon's a bit of chi rather than Fire
 

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Shinseiki Evangelion addpermalink

After hearing so much about Chimera Ant Arc being the deconstruction of the shonen verse, I decided to put up a recommendation because NGE as well is a deconstruction except in Mecha. 

-Both main protag have daddy issues and emotional struggles to deal with (I find Gon more likeable than Bitchass Shinji)
-The story involves in multiple cast (except in H X H it is ridiculously huge) and the main char are pretty comparable if not exact if you notice (Gon-Shinji Killua-Kaworu Kurapika-Rei Leorio-Asuka)
-Blue and Orange Morality issue is explored due to the conflict between humans and an outside force who are sentient beings
-Light and Dark Moments switch in and out
-Body Count is another key factor that impacts the story

Personally I think H x H is better than NGE but both are outstanding and terrific that has impacted the anime industry in years and will later hold up the legacy for  future generations to come. read more 

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Hamatora The Animation addpermalink

Both these shows feature a group of people who deal with the possession of some kind of superhuman power (nen ability and minimums). Both have the general theme of equality between two forces (specifically hunter x hunter's chimera ant arc) and both have a diverse cast and the shows are very easily comparable. Both HXH and Hamatora also have characters with powerful relationships, conflicting ideals or undeniable friendships. I highly recommend Hamatora to people who like HXH, both animes are highly underrated. (though hamatora's writing and length is no where near in comparison to HXH< consitering hamatora is 24 episodes) 

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Hajime no Ippo addpermalink

Hunter x Hunter (2011) and Hajime no Ippo are both about a boy who want to follow in their fathers footsteps. Gon Freecss of Hunter x Hunter (2011) wants to become a professional hunter. He wishes to do so because his father left him when he was young to continue being a hunter. Gon wishes to discover why. Makunouchi Ippo of Hajime no Ippo wants to know the meaning of "strong". He sees his father to be strong, and wants to be like him. He becomes a boxer to pursue this goal.  Both anime show the struggles that their respective main character goes through. They must train to become stronger, and that is what they do. The two characters are very persistent, and do not give up easily. The animes are both long, but they are very worth watching. They both have great fights, and solid plot development. read more 

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Uchuu Kyoudai addpermalink

Well, they're not similar, but they're both written very maturely and really fun to watch. Animation quality for both series are top notch, triple A status. It's really difficult to pin point any real negative criticism. 

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Anime: Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor

Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor addpermalink

Both series have intelligent characters and in many scenes, require them to think to survive. Also, they are both made by Madhouse. 

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The God of High School addpermalink

Both have unique power systems and battle dynamics. Both have great art styles with really good character designs. 

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Claymore addpermalink

They both contain great fight scenes.  They have young boys out on an adventure.  They are both set in a fantasy like world. 

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Ao Ashi addpermalink

I saw the another guy recommending HxH after Ao Ashi, and I just wanted to add a bit more to his comment. While HxH isn't a sports anime, the creator Togashi also created Yu Yu Hakusho. Many characters in Ao Ashi resemble Togashi's characters from YYH and HxH. For example, Togashi in Ao Ashi looks like Kuwabara from YYH, Takeshima looks like Yusuke, Asari like Kurapica, etc. Reading the manga, you can see even more resemblances. 

The themes of these two shows overlap--connecting and understanding others is the key to one's success (aka, the real prize is the friends we made along the way).  

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Air Gear addpermalink

The storyline is dark, and the characters are interesting. The fighting tactics aren't usual either, "Air Gear" characters using blades and such, while Gon uses his fishing pole. 

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Sword Art Online addpermalink

From episode 59 onwards, Hunter x Hunter takes place inside a game call Greed Island. Like in Sword Art Online, if you die in Greed Island, you die in real life. The games are similar in their fantasy RPG style as well.

Apart from that, both anime have excellent stories, animation, soundtracks and voice actors. But most importantly, both have excellently developed characters and take place (mostly for SAO) in a fantasy setting with some real world elements (SAO is occasionally set in modern-day Japan whereas HxH is set in a completely alternate world very similar to modern-day Japan).

Both are definitely worth a watch  

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Shaman King addpermalink

Both anime are of the shounen genre, the main cast consists of early teenagers that have supernatural powers. There is also the similarity in the story line of the arcs where a main characters is kidnapped by his own family and is rescued by his friends. Both characters's paths in life were decided by their families, but with the help of their friends, they are given another choice of the path they''ll follow (in Hunter x Hunter is Killua and in Shaman King is Ren). If you like seeing characters develop, make friends and gain supernatural powers, those two are the animes for you. 

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Haikyuu!! addpermalink

Apart from the obviously different themes, these two Anime pretty much share the exact same key components that make them special and great:
- Consistent character-power-levels; No random jumps in strength or cheap gimmicks (à la One Piece, Dragon Ball, Kuroko no Basket)
- Great focus on training and becoming more powerful over time
- Just the perfect amount of quirkiness for all characters; Every character feels unique and different, but is still believable and relatable (once again, see One Piece or Kuroko no Basket for bad examples of this)
- None of the characters are unbeatable or without weaknesses
- Tense fights/matches that are often won through wit
- Actual losses do happen, making every confrontation that more exciting

So, if you liked either show, then the other is an absolute must-watch in my opinion.  read more 

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Rokka no Yuusha addpermalink

Both shows have a solid, core cast of characters with different fighting abilities. In HxH's case, its the four main characters plus the first primary antagonist who is basically the fifth main character (Gon, Killua, Leorio, Kurapika, and also the first villain Hisoka are the main ones), and in Rokka's case, there are 7 chosen heroes who each wield different weapons and personalities. 

The most similar aspect though is the intelligence and seriousness with which they approach their stories and battles. Neither emphasizes action - they both emphasize strategy, tactics, and wit in their stories. Strategy plannings are common in both, and the fighting styles aren't cliche, "honorable" methods. For example, the hero in Rokka readily uses any means possible of succeeding and strategizes his battles, much like how a character like Killua would do in HxH.

Both shows are still shonen esque, but they're part of a branch of "smarter" shonen in my eyes. There's little fanservice in either, the character designs and enemy powers and such are very differentiated, and the emphasis is on the traps and mysteries as well as on planning how to escape rather than the typical "power up and fight" sequences in other shonen shows. read more 

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