Full Metal Panic!

Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch addpermalink

Mecha and politics in a school based, adult world and alternate timeline setting.  Both at time comical but mostly intense and gripping.  Highly recommended! 

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Both aboput war and suffering, but Full Metal Panic has a funny side to it as well. Although the stories are different, they are both about the war against different countries and using robots to fight.  

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The plot is the same with a huge difference in tone. Both have mechs and such with a main character with a special ability.

In FMP it is the Whispered, while in Code Geass, it is C.C.

The FMP is at best the funniest, however it can, at certain points, be as 'dark' as Code Geass. 

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FMP is much lighter, with a greater amount of comedy, but both are excellent series that have highly-intelligent characters, war, romance, mecca and a good story 

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while in code geass, the male lead, lelo command the other female leads cc and kallen, and in fmp, the female lead kaname or tessa basically command sosuke. so in this feature, the sex is totally swaped..In code geass there is just as much mecha action as fmp. they both involve a special weapon that both protagonist and anatogonist control and as they struggle for victory. In code geass the special weapon was the Avalon, and the Lancelot and the other 9 knights of the round. But in fmp its the landad driver. FMP focuses on comedy and current settings, while code geass is sci fi and is set in the future and doesnt go for the comedy as much... in the end, i think these 2 great anime is interconnected. one literally reminds me of the other.. and up until now, i havent heard of any1 who likes fmp but doesnt like code geass... i greatly recommend it !!!!!!!!!  read more 

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Two of my absolute favorite mech anime.
Both feature semi-realistic giant robots. 
In both, a soldier (/ rebel leader) attends a high school while hiding his identity.

The conflicts involve mind games, strategy, close combat and/or politics.
Code Geass has more twists and turns and is more packed with content in general, while FMP is more focused. 
Both have great comedy.
 

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Military and mecha shows with great main characters. The main character is a teen boy that fight hard for a better world, and he defends and protects his friends, expecially a girl. 

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They share the same basic concept of war and strategy. And also the use of robot machines that beat the crap out of stuff. 

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High school guy who's part of a military group in an alternate-history version of modern Japan protects a female who's close to him, has ridiculous-yet-awesome super-powered mech fights, comedy's interspersed throughout the show(FMP! has far, far more comedy though). If you like one, then there's no way you won't like the other. 

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If you liked FMP, you'll likely enjoy Code Geass because they both have a lot of mech fighting, are centered, at least most of the series, around high school, and have some mysterious powers endowed within the main characters.

 

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Both very good character establishment and develpment
Even a few years older than Geass, with a great transition into modern anime, fourth Season even lanched in 2018, a masterpiece of an return!

Very good story and comes right after Code Geass on my recommendations list

Oh, and Mechs - cool ones (ahem Arbalest ahem) 

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Kidou Senshi Gundam 00 addpermalink

Both have very similar plots. Gundam 00 is more serious while Full Metal Panic! is comedy oriented.  

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Main characters have similar backgrounds, and as result they are both pretty emotionless. Both series are mecha, and are about organizations fighting against terrorism. Also, Gundam 00's Innovators are somewhat similar to FMP's Whispered. 

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they are both about young a kids who was originally from this arab looking country as members of a guerrilla team that took down mechas but then turned good and so became a mercenary and later he meets a person he knew when he was a guerrilla and has to fight him. the only difference is that one killed his own parents and the other didn't talk about them another difference is that one is mostly comedy and the other is mostly action. they both have to do with mechas and robots and having the most advanced weapon on their side. all in all they are amazing animes if you liked one you will like the other. read more 

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Very similar story line the main character with and evil past trying to make the world better around him 

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Mecha, action, guns, drama, and a little romance. Both these series are excellent science fiction anime with both protagonists having military experience. They show why they are in the military and doing what they do best. 

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The plot is kinda the same, both group don't belong to the Army but they are fighting enemy for a better future......Mobile suit Gundam have more awesome fighting but Full metal panic are funnier. 

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Mecha series both of which have a straight laced, no-nonsense Middle Eastern main character who used to be a child soldier and joins a secretive organization that fights for World peace.  

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Kaze no Stigma addpermalink

Because of Kazuma and Ayano. Their relationship is similar to those of Chidori and Sosuke. And their both funny. But, their difference is that, FMP uses military theme while Kaze no Stigma uses magic theme. 

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The main characters are strikingly similar, a serious-minded male lead and a tsundere female lead. Generally action oriented with a subtle/light-hearted romantic feel, so they are also akin in genre. 

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The relationship between the main characters kinda reminds me of each other.
Also the atmosphere. The guy and the girl, falling in love fighting side by side and in the breaks without fighting, they go through everyday problems.
Also the production studio is the same... but that doesn't count to much... 

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Both are Action/Romance shows based off of a novel from Monthly Dragon Magazine, where a strong male lead has to protect a weak, but strong-minded female in a High School setting. The main difference is that FMP! is mecha, but KnS is Swords/Sorcery. 

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the girl protaginists are almost literally excalty the same, acting tsundre towards the main protaginist
theres a bit of a difference one it comes to the guys, for FMP the girl always beats up the guy, while in kaze no stigma, he's always dodging it
also they both have dark pasts.
o, and a rival appears too for both of them. 

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Because of the main protagonists and overall feeling.

Kazuma and Ayano bear a striking resemblance to the duo of Sousuke and Kaname, in both their personalities and relationship.  Both shows are primarily action-oriented with a familiar balance of comedy, drama, and romance. Some other similarities include style, mood, episode/plot structure, production values, and more; making both shows feel very similar to one another.    

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I'll admit the genres of these shows are totally different ("Full Metal Panic!" is a military mech series while "Kaze no Stigma" is a magic/fantasy series), but the underlying concept is more-or-less the same- a stoic, serious-minded mercenary is assigned as the bodyguard of a tsundere high-school student with immense power that they can't completely control. 

Sousuke and Kazuma are generally quite similar, mainly in appearance. The main difference is that Sousuke is the comically serious while Kazuma is a deadpan snarker. 

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Spy x Family addpermalink

Characters with extraordinary abilities trying to keep their cover in series combining slice-of-life, thriller and action.

FMP is set in a timeline where the cold war didn't end. It follows mercenary and former child soldier Sousuke in his mission to guard telepathic schoolgirl Kaname. Military-minded Sousuke often struggles with blending into normal school life, interacting with characters in a very soldier-like manner.

Spy x Family has a cold war-inspired setting. It follows top spy Loid who has been given his toughest mission yet; pretend to raise a family in order to infiltrate a school. Along with his psychic daughter Yor and assassin wife Yor, all three often come close to revealing their identities through the actions they take given their abnormal backgrounds.  read more 

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Spy espionage thrillers , male and female protagonists have interesting relationship progress. 

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Especially the characters of Lloyd and Sousuke

Sousuke is perhaps more socially inept, but they are both war orphans and what started out for them as a mission ends up being the moment they reconnect emotionally with someone. 

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both contain a spy or sergeant infiltrating everyday life to protect something important to their respective missions
In case you are interested, the order to see it is
full metal panic
full metal panic fumoffu
full metal panic the second raid
full metal panic invisible victory 

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spies and sergeants in ordinary life 

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Characters living double lives or dealing with secret identities. In "Full Metal Panic!", Sousuke Sagara is a high school student who is also a skilled military operative, leading to comedic and dramatic situations as he tries to balance his two roles. Similarly, in "Spy x Family", Twilight is a spy who creates a fake family, and each member of the family has their own secret identity or background, leading to humorous and action-packed scenarios as they navigate their interconnected lives.

Both series also incorporate elements of comedy alongside their main genres (mecha/action for "Full Metal Panic!" and espionage/family for "Spy x Family"), creating engaging narratives that appeal to a wide range of readers with their blend of humor, drama, and unique character dynamics. read more 

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Kidou Senkan Nadesico addpermalink

Both are 26 episodes-long mecha series with plenty of comedy and action.
But above all, the characters in Nadesico and their relationships are eerily similar to the ones in FMP. In both we have a pretty dense mecha pilot guy (Sousuke/Akito) who's competed between a friend (Kaname/Megumi) and his captain (Tessa/Yurika). Sousuke and Yurika are even physically very similar to Akito and Kaname. In both anime we also find the tsundere, the meganekko, the ladies man, the cook, etc. 

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Suisei no Gargantia addpermalink

Similarities: 
- Mecha
- Both involve a single soldier experiencing a different life
- Both soldiers have no clue about the world around them
- They also both don't know anything besides how to fight
- They both involve a female protagonist

Differences:
- Redo comes from a different world all together
- This has a more discovery/adventurous feel while FMP! has a comedy feel.
 

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Black Lagoon addpermalink

Black Lagoon is similar to FMP with the whole Mercenary thing, but Black Lagoon is a lot more vulgar than FMP. Both great series. 

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If you liked Black Lagoon, you may like Full Metal Panic! Both series are action-filled and involve mercenaries and are based from a naval unit. Black Lagoon is a bit darker, more bloody, more philosophical, and a bit more personal in the fights while Full Metal Panic! has more humor and silly episodes. However, when the action starts for Full Metal Panic! and the bullets start flying and people start dying you'll enjoy this series as well. There's mech sliding, grenade throwing, RPG lauching, booby traps setting, hostage taking, body-guarding, character kidnapping, submarine diving, ambush laying, AK firing, and other assorted mayhem in Full Metal Panic! that will fill the action that you crave. read more 

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Well, these two series have gotten my attention and I like to say that FMP and Black Lagoon definitely has some similarities that I found entertaining to watch throughout its course of the episodes.

Both series involves two individuals who has a strange bond with each other. One half of the pair has skills involving the usage of guns and other weaponry while the other serves as a sort of mentor/guidance of the duo.

Both series involves a group that hires others to complete specific tasks. These tasks are often dangerous and puts their lives at risk.

Both series' main cast of characters all are independent and have skills of a mercenary including the operation of various vehicles and handling of weaponry.

Both series has a lot of action, drama, and some emotional moments as the series progresses. read more

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They both have a similar humor and Main protagonist has the Exact same relationship with the female lead. Both are action filled with one of the leads being a gunslinger bad ass and the other being kind of hopeless. 

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Shin Kidou Senki Gundam Wing addpermalink

Both are heavy into the military type setting where a small organization is trying to prevent large conflict. Overall very similar with the female and male relationship and plot. Full Metal Panic will probably seem like a more relaxed show. Both are good watches and I would recommend them both to anyone with any interest in mobile suits.  

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Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann addpermalink

They both have a western comics feeling, main characters are really GAR and they are very good comedies.  

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Toshokan Sensou addpermalink

Both are science-fiction, military-related anime although Toshokan Sensou doesn't have mechas. The main male characters give the same feelings but are quite different. Toshokan Sensou deals with book protection task force while FMP is oriented at resolving world terrorism and conflict. But both are military organization that works for an ideal, justice and freedom. 

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Aldnoah.Zero addpermalink

Similarities:
- Has action, mecha and military theme and a little bit of school setting
- Has unique mecha abillities called "drives". FMP has "lambda drive" and Aldnoah Zero has "aldnoah drive". These skills resembles a lot, and almost identical.
- Male protagonist are professional mecha robot users and works for the military
- Male protagonist protects girl
- The mecha robots are equipped with guns, and shoots each other

Differences:
- FMP is more comedy/romance oriented
- Aldnoah has hints of romance but it is almost unnoticeable
- Aldnoah.Zero takes place mostly in space
- FMP is about protecting people from teorrists, while Aldnoah is war between Earth and Mars

I recommend to watch FMP if you like mecha with action/romance. They reminds of each other due to the mecha robots animation. Although the charachter designs are different. FMP is from 2002, but it has just as good animation as Code Geass from 2006+. read more 

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Asu no Yoichi! addpermalink

The main male character are both clueless to regular ways of living. This is just a taste of comedy while full metal panic is widely more enjoyable 

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Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei addpermalink

 The main protagonists - Tatsuya and Sagara are both "abnormal" teenagers who are trying to fit in with normal highschool life ... while protecting a girl in the same grade. 

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Katanagatari addpermalink

In Katanagatari and Full Metal Panic! both main characters have dull senses and carry important duties-protection; nonetheless, they overcome them and encounters different battles altogether. 

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Anime: Gunparade March: Arata Naru Kougunka

Gunparade March: Arata Naru Kougunka addpermalink

Both series revolves around the theme of mecha and their usage in combat and war.

Both series contains an unique relationship between the male and female protagonist. Additionally, the female protagonist in both series are strong and independent figures who can take care of themselves.

Both series also contain a little comedy at school and mixes it in with drama, action, and later some emotional factors.

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Ranma ½ addpermalink

The lead characters are incredibly similar.  Kaname and Akane and both short-tempered, and violent, but also kind, sweet, and easily embarrassed.  

The male leads, Sagara and Ranma, are both romantically and sexually clueless.  The relationship that they have with the female lead is also very similar.  Both have incredible ability in combat, which often gets them in trouble.

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Tenkuu no Escaflowne addpermalink

Teenager controlling big robots to fight the enemy with a girl the same age as him that he loves helping him with her visionary abilities, with a little bit humor here and there. What's NOT similar? 

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Grisaia no Kajitsu addpermalink

Grisaia no Kajitsu is like what would happen if you put the protagonist of Full Metal Panic in the events of Bakemonogatari written by the guys of Key with help from Gen Urobuchi.

Both GnK and FMP are romantic comedy anime about teenaged secret military top soldiers sent to a normal school where they try to live "normal" lives. Both start out with lots of comedy, then become dark fairly quick. Although, while GnK stays mostly dark after, FMP goes back and forth with comedy. 

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Jormungand addpermalink

both have "child" from forign country's working for the military and are both ACTION PACKED with little offbeat humour ,deffinantly alike in ways 

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Shinseiki Evangelion addpermalink

same fan service 
and same way love 
and Main characters have a psychological  

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Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor addpermalink

Both are slice-of-life comedies (Patlabor being a workplace slice-of-life, FMP being set in a high school) set against a backdrop that discusses serious topics such as militarism, crime and terrorism.

Both feature more urban combat than your usual mecha anime, with fights being done in densely populated areas where collateral damage raises the risks of things going wrong.

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Black Cat (TV) addpermalink

Black Cat is like FMP because they share starting plots. A guy is lost in life (or being controlled) and has no real freedom to do what they want or strive for. So they go on through life until a girl leads them away from their positions of command and give them a new point of view. This is how FMP and Black Cat is alike and why I would recommend it to somebody that likes BC or FMP. 

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Koukyoushihen Eureka Seven addpermalink

Both are mecha/"fighting spirit" hybrids with a heavy dose of comedy and romance, with both featuring massive conspiracies, fate-of-the-world-rests-on-a-teenage-boy-using-a-robot plot, etc 

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Bakuretsu Tenshi addpermalink

both are mecha anime but while Bacuretsu is more serious FMP has more comedy involved. 

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Anime: Kidou Senshi Gundam: Dai 08 MS Shoutai

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Both are excellent "real robot" mecha anime, and share a very intense and "realistic" feel towards the combat depicted. Both have a strong romance subplot, though 08th is minus the high school setting and related wackiness and also bit thinner on the humor.

08th is also a very good series to get into Gundam, it's set in the same universe as the classic Gundam series however it's more of a side story then anything else. 

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Shakugan no Shana addpermalink

I kept thinking of this series while watching Shana, a boy/girl pair fighting evil, some cute romance, love triangles and lots of action (though there is no magic in FMP) but if you like one, you'll love the other! 

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School Rumble addpermalink

Well, the two of them have a lot of comedy.
And a little similarity in 'school things'.
The two of them are awesome for comedy/romance.
:D 

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Fate/stay night addpermalink

I find that Saber (F/SN) & Sousuke Sagara (FMP!) are very similiar. The pragmatic soldier type that thinks of battle 24/7. While FMP! was more comedic because he was out of place F/SN has Saber in the right environment. The Romance story also takes on a more serious tone. While FMP! keeps the shounen inexperienced, lack of bravery in all regards romantic like confessing one's love; F/SN manages to develop romance and pay it off. Both Male & Female leads are in High School or of that age but comedy is rare in F/SN, the tone remains that of FMP! battle scenes for the most part. F/SN is kind of the medieval seinen of FMP! read more 

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InuYasha addpermalink

Its a High School Girl & a weird strange boy. Kaname Chirdori, the main heroine of Full Metal Panic shares many characteristics of Kagome. Sousuke Sagara, the main hero, is more like Sesshomaru without the pride. With the perverted Kurz Weber and battle-ready Melissa Mao to round out the major group, it leads to funny high school slapstick and awesome Mecha action. And with Teresa (mistranslated as Teletha) "Tessa" Testarossa to complete the romantic triangle comedy. 

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Kure-nai addpermalink

Kurenai's style is a little more unique, while FMP has more romance. But, at the core, both stories are similar  in humor and in plot - a young guy is entrusted with a girl to protect and so on...Plus, both stories are very good. Watch them! 

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86 addpermalink

Nouzen Shin is basically a carbon copy of Sagara Sousuke with arguably less personality and a different backstory.
Both shows are mecha-based and have interesting male/female lead codependent relationships. 

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Toradora! addpermalink

the relationship between kaname and souske is very similar to the relationship between taiga and ryujji 

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Heavy Object addpermalink

Advanced weaponry that looks possible in the near future, a cast of characters that are both comedic and serious at times and don't forget the great chemistry between them in their respective series.  In my humble opinion, if you enjoy one series, then you will definitely find enjoyment in the other! 

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Durarara!! addpermalink

*there are knives in both but in full metal panic its mostly the robots with the knifes
*izaya and gauron are both really mean but silly
*izaya and gauron both cause fires
*i think izaya would definitely become a terrorist for fun and gauron is a terrorist who has fun at work
*they both have wacky twin sisters introduced later 

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Angel Beats! addpermalink

An unusual mix of typical high school hijinks and gunplay. 

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Anime: Kidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans

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The Mech design is almost identical...

also the protagonist both mikazuki and Sousuke has similarities. 

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Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou addpermalink

Both give the same feel, have big action, and are geat funny comedies! The only diference: DK - magic, FMP - mecha. If you like one of these anime, you will love the other one too!
-both anime main male characters act, look, and sound almost the same.
-both anime main female characters like the boy, but don't want to admit it. 

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Long Zu addpermalink

similar tone. lighthearted comedy interspersed with serious drama (+action!). just switch out mechs for dragons. 

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Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden addpermalink

A Person with strong ties to military personnel goes and protects someone with ties to the military that they do not know about. 

Both have: Some episodes are very packed with action and others have tons of episodic slice of life episodes where they just mess around. Fanservice. The person being protected likes the person doing the protecting. Both of the shows have very similar tones as the other show.

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86 Part 2 addpermalink

Sci-fi series where Governments use mechs and advanced technology,the feel of conflict,politics,military, conspiracies is similar.If you like 86 you may like full metal panic too. 

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Soukou no Strain addpermalink

There is no doubt that sci-fiction and military themes are present in both of these series. Additionally, there is action and drama and even signs of psychological identity in both series as the episodes progresses.  

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Golden Kamuy addpermalink

Both shows feature a semi-episodic action-adventure. Golden kamuy is a more mature series that incorporates historical & slice of life elements without sacrificing "high tension" moments. Full metal panic is a more conventional shounen-esque adventure that is more plain by comparison but nevertheless effective and not without substance. Both have great characters you will grow familiar with, each equipped with "light" but effective character arcs (i.e. don't expect Vinland saga level writing but you won't be disappointed). Although there are many differences between the two shows somehow I have a hunch they appeal to the same type of person. 

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Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari addpermalink

it has a lot to do with mechas and a badass main character who is needed because he is so badass. plus theres some romance thrown in which makes things more interesting at times. if you like action there is plenty to go around in both series, full metal panic is a bit more bloody and harsh though. isekai is more oriented towards sexy flight suits and fights that dont kill whereas full metal has quite a bit of death. however both are quite similar to each other with the mecha and the main guy, they both are interesting with an underlying main plot that doesnt fully come to surface until the end which keeps you watching in enjoyment. if you are looking for a somewhat serious show that entertains you with action but still makes you laugh youll like one or the other they both accomplish this read more 

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Break Blade addpermalink

Mecha anime that focus on guerilla warfare, and small squadron battles. Both also have hints of romance  

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Kuromukuro addpermalink

Both have a displaced warrior/soldier that pilots a mecha. He is proficient at his martial skills, and is initially cold and serious. He meets a regular girl and has to adjust to what it means to live a peaceful life in a different setting. In the end, he finds new things to protect and better reasons to fight. Both take some time to get rolling but have pretty solid characters and plots. 

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Area 88 addpermalink

Both series were exemplary when it came to showing the horrors of war.  Also, the 2 series have a side love interest that weighs heavily on the decisions of the main protagonists.  The dubs both have Chris Patton voiicing the main charachters.  

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Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun addpermalink

Haru and Sousuke have a lot in common. Shizuku and Chidori are both tsundere girls trying to keep the guys from causing bloodshed. Both shows, especially Fumoffu! season in FMP's case, revolve around the main male protagonist trying to lead an ordinary school life. 

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Aquarion Evol addpermalink

Similarities:
- A male and a female protagonist
- School setting
- Action/Mecha/Comedy/Romance genre & theme
- Love triangle

Differences:
- Story approach is slightly different because Aquerion involves fantasy/supernatural elements, while FMP involves military elements

Recommendation:
If you like action, mecha and romance mixed together, then i will highly recommend these series. Both of them are very good, and reminds of each other. Besides, you don't have to be afraid of the FMP animation even though it is from 2002. The animation is actually pretty decent and can be compared to Code Geass animation from 2006. 

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Anime: Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse

Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse addpermalink

Both series deals with military usage of mecha robots fighting for something. Both series are very similar, especially the charachters. For those of you who are into action, mecha and looking for romance (love triangle), then these animes are must-watches. 

Similarities:
- Main characters consists of 1 male protagonist and 2 female protagonists.
Sagara Sosuke = Bridges Yuuya (Male protagonist are very similar in charachter design)
Chidori Kaname = Takamura Yui (Main heroine)
Testarossa Teletha = Barchenowa Cryska (2nd main heroine)
- Both series involves "boy saves girl(s)"
- Main charachters friends/comrades are very alike, and almost identical in some ways.
- Mecha designs and its fights are very similar
- Romance = love triangle in both series
- Both main male protagonists are raised to be hardcore military soldier and are skilled fighters

Differences:
- MLA TE revolves around mecha robots vs aliens
- FMP revolves around mecha vs mecha
- FMP consists school setting sometime between (FMP side story focus on school)
- 2 different stories. Basically, imagine the charachters in 2 different mecha-worlds.  read more 

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Ansatsu Kyoushitsu addpermalink

Both anime balance the genres of action and comedy in a high school setting. FMP differs with its comedic situations originating from its military protagonist as he struggles to fit into the normality of high school, whilst also working to protect one of the school students from harm. While the story of Ansatsu Kyoushitsu involves a classroom of students assigned to assassinate a powerful creature, as he becomes their teacher, with its comedy originating from the pranks, mishaps and fails of the characters. So, if your a fan of stories that incorporate and constiently switch between the genres of comedy and action than you'll be sure to like both works. read more 

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Hidan no Aria addpermalink

They are both comedies with a military style background and a good sense of romance between the two main characters. Though FMP is 3 seasons long and hidan no aria is short. 

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Lucky☆Star addpermalink

Both made by Kyoani, and there are quite a few FMP references in Lucky Star as well! :D 

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RDG: Red Data Girl addpermalink

Both female protagonists have strong powers that they're not quite aware of and are meant to be sheltered and protected 

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Spriggan (ONA) addpermalink

Both anime have a similar military themes about organisations that aim to keep pandoras box closed while focusing on a young overly capable character. 

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Zipang addpermalink

Both contain heavy references to military warfare, and contain an important military theme throughout the shows. Both also contain naval heavy plots, however Full Metal Panic also contains more slice of life, as opposed to Zipang's more thought provoking and interesting plot. 

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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood addpermalink

 One of my favorite aspects of both shows are their main characters. Both Edward and Sagara are really cool main characters who fight to protect their friends. They are both serious when they need to be, sometimes unintentionally really funny, and of course very skillful in battle. The main female protagonists in both shows, Winry(FMA) and Chidori(FMP), are also very interesting and fun characters who I enjoyed.

 Both shows have a great balance of action-packed fights and comedic relief. They are somewhat military based animes but more especially in FMA. Another thing I liked was that they both had a cool sci-fi feel to them that added to the fun I had watching both shows.

 All-in-all both are great animes that you should definitely watch because you will surely enjoy them. read more 

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Macross addpermalink

They are both awesome mech fests of infinite enjoyment!!!!!! They both have big mecha, mecha combat, strong protagonists, and great dynamic characters. Have fun and enjoy! 

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Buddy Complex addpermalink

- Both series involves action, mecha/military and romance theme
- Both series has a slight element of school setting
- Both series takes place in the future, sci-fi genre
- Male MC are professional robot-users
- Both series male protagonist protects female protagonist
- Both series uses mecha robots for military use

Both series reminds of each other even if they have a decade release date in between them. Even though FMP is from 2002, the animation resembles Code Geass animation, and therefore you should not worry about the quality/art. 

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Anime: Shin Shirayuki-hime Densetsu Prétear

Shin Shirayuki-hime Densetsu Prétear addpermalink

Despite the fact that Full Metal Panic is like a Gundam series while Pretear is like a Sailor Moon/Captain Planet hybrid, both shows utilize a similar style of comedy, have many similarly stereotyped characters, as well as both having entertaining action sequences in between. 

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Kiddy Grade addpermalink

Eventhough the story and main objective to these anime seem different there are many similar things to each. These anime are both mecha and action ,added ecchi, both have a kind of head strong main girl character, and i found the art style ,most of all ,to be very similar to each other 

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Anime: Zero no Tsukaima: Princesses no Rondo

Zero no Tsukaima: Princesses no Rondo addpermalink

The main male character is beaten up by the object of his affection daily 

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A.I.C.O. Incarnation addpermalink

Same interaction and situations between the two protagonist. The male leads are very similar too. 

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Ayakashi addpermalink

Both anime are set more or less in present-day world. Main characters of both anime have supernatural powers that they are not awere and are also quietly protected from underground groups. Of course in time they learn to use their powers. 

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Nabari no Ou addpermalink

Both anime are set in present day world, and are about person unknowingly containing vast knowledge inside them being cought in a conflict between secret organizations 

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Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED addpermalink

Number one thing that both share are the Mobile Suits with which the main characters fight. In both stories a young male is the main character who fights for what he thinks is right, both find pain and love as they try to make their way through life. But Full Metal Panic has much more Comedy in it than Gundamn Seed, though at soem times the story gets rather serious. 

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Violet Evergarden addpermalink

If one is looking for the kind of socially awkward protagonist that has to face the struggles of adapting to a kind of life different from all they've known, these two series would have that protagonist. Military life, civilian life. These are two worlds that ordinarily do not mix - but in these titles they do to an extent; and so begins the trials of our main characters who experience this transition between both worlds. Watch and see just how they adapt (or fail to adapt) to this new lifestyle. Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it certainly works for me. 

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Shakugan no Shana II (Second) addpermalink

I kept thinking of this series while watching Shana, a boy/girl pair fighting evil, some cute romance, love triangles and lots of action (though there is no magic in FMP) but if you like one, you'll love the other 

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Kyou kara Maou! addpermalink

The stories are different in these, but thy are both funny and pleasant to watch, with characters you really grow to love and identify with. . .  

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Slayers Next addpermalink

both have comedy (slapstick), action though one's mecha & other's like explosions/magic, main leads are like similar in some way.

both are serious & light. 

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Mai-HiME addpermalink

well let's see.. there's the mecha, the fighting for justice, the comedy, the love-story, the high school drama, the partial nudity.. guess it's pretty similar.. actually, it's even better than mai-hime in my opinion.. especially when you get to the next 2 seasons.. yep. 

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Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi addpermalink

Both shows have hilarious comedy in between action.  Both shows feature a bit of a romance.  The only thing FMP has more of is Drama.  Kenichi has more comedy and ecchi moments than FMP.  

Also the male VA for Sagara Souske does the voice of Shirahama Kenichi.

Both shows are really lots of fun, so check them out! 

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Vandread addpermalink

Vandread and Full Metal Panic are both mecha action comedies with some romance mixed in here and there. I think these two series are similar to each other and are some of my favorite mecha series. Each series deals with a main character having to learn to adapt to new surroundings, people, and life style. Vandread its guys being thrown into an all girls world and in FMP its him being thrown into school life from military life.  

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Macross F addpermalink

Many of funny moment ,many of   action , moment of nice music ..... very cute shoujo's & of course MECHA'S !! .. so if you  like FNP style  maybe you gonna liked Macross F ..  

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Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger addpermalink

It has action, fun and great characters! 

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RahXephon addpermalink

Both of these shows are about a teenager who is the only one capable of piloting an incredibly powerful mecha. Mithril and Terra have some similarities as organizations, and if you watch the English dubs there are a lot of voice actors in common. 

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Planetes addpermalink

One of the humorous jobs the main character in Full Metal Panic! has to do is...be the trashboy.  Yes, both animes make a strangely poignant emphasis on taking care of the trash properly, and even though everyone makes fun of the task, it shows how big a deal it can be every now and then.  In that regard, both shows have very similar playful humor not to mention tiny bits of blooming romance scattered throughout, while undertaking highly practical, dangerous, challenging missions.  Oh yeah, you just can't forget! There are funny training moments, since space training and military training tends to be amusing in anime.  Overall, there's cool action, technology, and ships! I think both shows also have to deal with terrorists and some scary "baddies" as their main threat as well.  Both shows are very engaging to watch and very accessible; however, Planetes doesn't have mechas (I'm pretty sure, anyway) and has less action but has no less intrigue and suspense than Full Metal Panic! does.  One more thing, even though there are some complex situations at hand, neither Planetes or Full Metal Panic! becomes too difficult or painful to understand. read more 

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Anime: Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha

Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha addpermalink

Both Series have a protagonist who is socially inept, but likeable anyway.  Also, for both their ability is only partially due to special abilities and largely due to actual physical training on thier part.  Both are dark tortured souls though they come of as mild-manored and in control. 

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Zero no Tsukaima addpermalink

Guy who's forced to go to a school in a culture he can't hope to comprehend gets tangled up with a Tsundere, constantly gets into all sorts of misunderstandings and altercations (hilarity ensues, obviously), has to fight one villain after the other, and you just can't help but grin when someone gets punched. 

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Chikyuu Bouei Kigyou Dai-Guard addpermalink

Dai-Guard and Full Metal Panic are opposite sides of the same coin.  Full Metal Panic is a super robot show that masquerades as a real robot show, while Dai-Guard is a real robot show done in the style of a super robot show.  Dai-Guard closely examines some of the themes that Full Metal Panic takes for granted (like what would compel a private company to fund a mecha project, and what the military's response would be to a privatized defense program).  Both series enjoy their comedic moments off the battlefield. 

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Anime: Kidou Senshi Gundam 00 Second Season

Kidou Senshi Gundam 00 Second Season addpermalink

Definitely watch this if you liked mobile suit gundam. Personally I liked full metal panic better because of the settings. Full metal panic's conflicts and battles seem more realistic. Yes there is mecha's but this deals with things like nuclear weapons, political attacks, demand and request etc etc. While mobile suit gundam 00 goes to unrealistic things like the linear train, space battles, and more. Nonetheless, both are great animes and I liked them both. 

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Anime: Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri

Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri addpermalink

Both of these shows are about bringing the military into unusual places.  In Gate, the military fights in a fantasy world while in Full Metal Panic, military action takes place in school.   

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Code:Breaker addpermalink

+Both anime main character come to school but he got secret mission to accomplish. 
+Both main male character got a girl beside them and they are similar.
+Both got Action and School genre.
+Both got secret organization and crime syndicate. 

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Karin addpermalink

Great comedy shows loaded with slapstick humor, overly ridiculous jokes, "magic", etc. Though FMP! is only half-comedy, you're bound to like the action, and while Karin seems like it has a stupid premise, it's actually quite clever. 

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Sora no Otoshimono addpermalink

angeloid ( ikaros ) and military ( sagara souske ) have similarities
(tomoki and chidori) 

- they having hard time to live on normal place  
- they dont know how to live on a normal life 
- they have the same taste of comedy that you cant find on other anime
- both are enjoyable  

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Higashi no Eden addpermalink

They're both Sci-Fi and the relationships between the main characters are similar. Both of the two male main characters work to save the world or the country. They're also quite different but they're good in their own way.  

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Love Hina addpermalink

I noticed that Naru and Kaname have similar looking face and attitude. They're both violent, and both of them often use harisen to knock off Keitaro and Sousuke. 

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Kurogane no Linebarrels addpermalink

Both anime are great mecha anime. Both anime have that love aspect that makes the mecha more interesting. Just like in Full Metal Panic, the main character in Kurogane, Hayase Kouichi, has many girls that like him. Kurogane no Linebarrels draws you in. Kurogane fighting scenes are excellent.

If you liked Full Metal Panic then you will like Kurogane no Linebarrels. 

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Uchuu no Stellvia addpermalink

In both ther are mecha, schoolgirls as main heroes, male characters who are weak in iunderstanding women, and systems of connecting human mind to computer.
Stellvia is more shoujo though 

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Anime: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2

Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 addpermalink

They share the same basic concept of war and strategy. And also the use of robot machines that beat the crap out of stuff. 

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Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED Destiny addpermalink

If you like the Seed then you will enjoy FMP. Tessa Testarosa is very similar to Lacus Clyne. enoy 

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Jinki:Extend addpermalink

Both series contain mecha usage as well as military references. Of course with that, there comes missions that the characters takes on daily after training.

The characters in both series are interesting to watch and both series contain plenty of action, drama, and some humor. 

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