Figure 17: Tsubasa & Hikaru

Figure 17 and Blue Drop have the same basic setting in which a young and lonely female protagonist forms a strong bond with a non human girl. Both have a strong sci-fi element without discounting slice of life moments that introduce character developments as the story progresses. Blue Drop has yuri undertones that are absent in Figure 17 but they both offer a balanced take on daily life drama spiced with aliens and adventure.  

Both are sci-fi shows in which a whiny MC is forced to fight aliens against his/her will in order to save the world. Both are sort of mecha but not exactly. There is romance in both, depicting not only the positive aspects but also the negative. Neon Genesis Evangelion excels at exploring character depth, while Figure 17 focuses on character growth. Figure 17 has a much more predominant slice of life component, while Neon Genesis Evangelion is much more psychological. Both deal with characters who feel isolated, which is a central theme in both shows. 

Yuri and Tsubasa are both very similar. a) They are child main characters with not the same ages but yet very similar ages. b) They both have supporting characters to help them conquer their difficulties. c) both have to fight aliens or enemies as little kids. It's their importance. d) both cry a whole lot especially of dangerous things. These anime both came out in the same year but I'd have to say Figure 17 was slightly more of a darker theme than Alien Nine, which contains more uncomfortable stuff for children more than Figure 17. 

Figure 17 and Kurau are remarkably similar. As well as having a blend of slice-of-life and sci-fi, the two share one other fairly unique element: the development of a relationship between two girls; one of which being an 'alien' twin, in both shows. In terms of characterization, Figure 17 is the better the two--the introduction of Hikaru into Tsubasa's once timid life changing her for the better. In the case of Kurau and her relationship with Christmas, neither of the two had a huge impact on the growth of the other, and the focus was always on remaining together as opposed to growing together. What lets Figure 17 down is its repetitive, undeveloped sci-fi side and a number of its 40 minute episodes suffering from bothersome pacing issues. Kurau has issues on the sci-fi and pacing fronts also, but not to the same extent. Be sure to watch the two of them if heartfelt family drama and character-focused stories are your cup of tea. read more 

They both have a similar setting with a lonely girl moving from one place to another. They end up meeting someone who changes each of their perspective of themselves, leaving a mark of pain out of beauty. The characters suffer similar emotions while both give mangling themes of friendship and lonelyness. Although Omoide no Marnie was made to be a supernatural drama while Figure 17 is an action slice-of-life story, you get a meaningful scar out of each of them. 

Both series take place in the countryside of Hokkaido, where the protagonists moved from the big city. In both series farming activities start to form a part of the daily life of the protagonists, to which they get used to. Both Gin no Saji as well as Figure 17 are growing of age stories, in which the protagonist's character develops and also their relations to other people. If you would like to see protagonists growing up in a rural environment, both series may be for you. 

It's partially a "cute girls" trope, but both shows are not easy to watch or to be taken lightly. One of the girls is always, physically, out of this world. The themes in the two shows hover around friendship, memories, difficult choices, loss, and struggle against a kind of exterior evil that lurks around constantly. A similar sensation is to be expected when watching Figure 17 and Uta~kata. 

Relaxing Slice of Life with great character relationships. As much as Figure 17 has a focus on the development of the protagonist and Moomin is an anime that focuses on just being fun, both deal a lot with the relationships that the characters have in their day-to-day lives. 

This is, admittedly, a bit of a bizarre recommendation, because these two shows differ quite deeply in terms of genre, focus, and darkness. However, the early episodes of Super Cub caught me off-guard in how reminiscent they were of Figure 17: in order to indicate social isolation, both shows revel in these slow-paced, low dialogue, music-filled segments meant to leave the viewer both deeply uncomfortable and deeply sympathetic as the main character navigates their feelings. As I said, the two shows are quite different otherwise, but if you appreciated the above segments in one work, you'll likely enjoy the other one as well. 

Both deal with dependency. Nobita relies heavily on Doraemon and Hikaru's Tsubasa. 

The common denominator of „Hinamatsuri” and „Figure 17” is a „powerful lolis from outer space who need to acclimatize on Earth” anime trope. Both of these shows also contain a well known theme of superpowers whose use help and damage the lives of our main characters at the same time. Despite almost 17 years of age disparity between the two anime, they’re equally heart-warming, funny and entertaining in general. 

I make this recommendation mainly for extremely cute girls living in the countryside. Cuteness, slowness and wondrous landscapes, that's probably all that both of the shows have in common. Few heart-wrenching moments, too, maybe. Figure 17 has so much of above-mentioned elements that you can easily disregard the redundant sci-fi motifs. 

Slow-paced, sentimental slice-of-life about a city girl living on a rural Japanese farm. Figure 17 adds a subplot involving space cops hunting xenomorphs, but that doesn't do much to change the tone or pacing of the story. If you want a relaxing, nostalgic trip through the countryside and have the patience for a sometimes lethargic narrative, you'll probably like both of these. 

The past, tradition, and the future is important, but it really depends on the person. The anime share a point of view between sisters and their relationship. Having to protect each other, while Mokke is rather episodic and the and most of the slice of life theme is presented by the supernatural beings each representing something. While Figure 17 is more about school, of course with some alien action. The anime involve going beyond themselves, breaking their fears and maturing from it. Both anime shows both the beauty of happiness and the cruel sadness of the world. 

Same sci-fi effects and close fighting. Not similar artwork, but Cowboy Bebop always reminded me of Figure 17 or vice versa everytime I watched both of them. Except Cowboy Bebop takes place in outer space while Figure 17 mainly took place on Earth with aliens invading their homes. They both have something that teaches you something enthusing, and similar feel. Also, unique episodes, titles, and rare storylines. 

Haibane Renmei and Figure 17 are essentially about overcoming emotional withdrawal and learning how to connect with others. In both cases the main character is faced with a new environment and must learn how to adjust as well as how to gain self confidence. Forging bonds and dealing with loss are at the core of these two series, even though Figure 17 has a strong sci-fi element that is absent from the highly mysterious Haibane Renmei. In both series the pieces of slice of life are priceless and blend perfectly with the rural atmosphere that makes for lively sceneries in Figure 17 and lush settings in HR. These are very bittersweet and highly emotional efforts that share a lot of themes; fans of one are likely to enjoy the other read more 

This was a predecessor I'd not heard of before. I think one is a bit similar to the other, see what you think... 

I can describe both of these shows very simply -- It's a Slice-of-life with a sci-fi subplot. Gakuen Senki Muryou (Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars) fits the mold and gives me the same vibe that Figure 17 did. The narrative focuses more on the characters and their interactions with aliens and interstellar scuffles sprinkled on the side. They both feel very similar, with the characters front and center and good vibes permeating the entire series. If you liked Figure 17, Muryou will definitely pique your interest.  

Cute girls and drama. Tears will flow. 

The main duos in these shows are strikingly similar in that the protagonist is the quiet, low-key, and well-reserved type who needs the confidence to face the world and her partner is the loud, in-your-face, eternally optimistic, and energetic type who is the main reason why the protagonist gets out of her shell. These two shows are among the most unique representations of their respective genres with huge multiple demographic appeal. From their amazing soundtracks to their eye-catchingly amazing visuals and well-done voice acting (especially from Figure 17's English dub), both shows just scream epic and enjoyable with masterful narratives, interesting premises, and generally great fight scenes where said duos must work as a team to win because they can't afford to lose at all. read more 

Right of the bat, the only thing these two anime have in common is the "bio-boosting" armor they both have. For some people that maybe enough. - Figure 17 is for an older audience and follows the growth/coming of age of a young girl. The story itself is about the growth of the main character. The action, Impressive as it is, is more of a side story. I found it very emotional, with the highest highs and the lowest lows. - Guyver is a more typical shōnen. With a fight scene every episode, the series is more about the development of his "Power" and in turn himself. - Both have some sort of alien threatening the world. Both have alien technology that enhance human performance through an armor like thing. Both have battles that grow more "epic" through the episodes. - I watched them both, and though there very different, I found myself relating the two. read more 

Okko's Inn/Wakaokami wa Shougakusei and Figure 17 are stories about children learning to deal with loss, set in beautiful rural environments to superb soundtracks, and combining both slice-of-life and spec-fic elements. Figure 17 is the more action-oriented of the two, though it uses its long runtime to pace that out with very gentle rustic lifestyle content, while Okko's Inn has to squeeze its plot in quite swiftly by comparison. Nevertheless, both feel like a reminder of worthiness of life to be lived.