Accel World

The story line involves the idea that you enter a world that is a virtual reality. They have similar art styles and the game play for the characters is different, but the real world repercussions are more drastic in one series then in the other, but they are still there. 

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Accel world is probably the closest (maybe) anime to SAO, but probably not as great
both goes to the future with technology that lets you move in 3D world.
both plays games and is pretty serious, although accel world is just an over reacting of seriousness
both main character are good at game
Romantic, SAO has better romance
if you watch this, definitely watch SAO. i think it will be better for most people 

report Recommended by pakin

To begin with, both series are mainly focused on online gaming, with the exception that they can log out and go back to the real world in Accel World, and the people in SAO are trapped. Both main characters also have a similar goal, Kirito's being clearing the game so they can get out and Haru's becoming the first lvl 10 in Accel World and uncovering it's mysteries. Also, the novels were both written by the same person, which explains why they're so alike. 

report Recommended by AllHailSephiroth

Both were set in a virtual world, except in AW it is more on a Frist Person Stance or FPS , while the other in on a MMORPG. another difference, is that in AW the players are fighting to reach level 10, while in SAO it is a life or death situation for the players. 

report Recommended by Nasty001

Both main heroes are fascinated by the virtual world. First, they are loners, but as time goes, they realize that many people care about them and change their attitude to life. Great action anime with a dose of romance. 

report Recommended by Sjaan

The easiest way to describe Accel World would be: SAO 2.0. But this time, the protagonist fights in order to impress and to show his gratitude for his true love who seemed to be out of his reach due to their different social status. The setting is placed in the near future, unlike SAO which was more middle-age like. Even the Nerve Gear from SAO is mentioned as an old version of the Neuro Link that is now used by everyone 24/7. Perhaps one needs to get used to the frequently shown emotions, but in my opinion that's what makes the different relationships so exciting! 

report Recommended by La_Vie

With both of their story written by the same author, you can't help but notice that their plots are somewhat similar. Both of them involve a setting where the characters enter a virtual world, with some consequences and dangers in their real life. 

report Recommended by XieJinhua

Accel World and Sword Art Online are created by the same producer thus they're quite similar. Accel World and Sword Art Online are both games that the characters in the anime have to use something like a Nerve Gear and Neuro Linker to connect to the game; a lot of fighting going on. The male protagonists also falls in love with a strong female protagonist. 

report Recommended by Aleron

It is similar because they are both virtual reality. And are about fighting Accel World isn't as good as SAO because the noumi arch. 

report Recommended by master0537

Accel World and Sword Art Online are both very much a like. They are also both set in a Virtual Reality were they are forced to play a game that has to do with battling other people. 

report Recommended by LunaNoodle

Most of the setting in both are talking place in a virtual game reality world, and the MC in both anime are fighting for the one they love. On top of that both show have a similar art style so if you enjoyed the one you might just like the other. 

report Recommended by SnowLife

It has some kinda like Accel World... Both fighting -games and also using a something Nuero Linker(Accel World) and Nerve Link(Sword Art Online)and the command Drive Link(SAO) and Direct Link or Burst Link(AW) and it's really possible that Kuruyukihime and Kirito is somewhat connected due too both of them likes dark color(Mainly Black) and it has the same writer... So I guess it'll really look like and also in wikipedia it is also a related article 

report Recommended by 8man226

•both are done by the same producer, 
•both are gaming anime, which they enter a virtual online game reality, except SAO is constantly stuck in the online gaming world, while AW can log in/out.
•both anime series have a group of supporting characters who help the main protagonist achieve his goalm which they add more intense/comedic/fluff/sad moments throughout the anime.
•both the main characters personalities are far different comparing, but they have a goal, both leveling their characters up to beat the game.
•there similar with the virtual gaming and slight fluff romance, but SAO is much more serious, comparing to AW 

report Recommended by Lupta

Neuro-Linker is the next generation of VR (virtual reality), Accel World use a device known as a Neuro-Linker for access the Internet and enter virtual worlds.

Sword Art Online use VR, With the Nerve Gear, a virtual reality Helmet that stimulates the user's five senses via their brain, players can experience and control their in-game characters with their minds. 

report Recommended by ganro

First: Its A GAME 
Second: Only A limited number of people know or have this game 
Third: If they lose in the game they either Die (SAO) or will never be able to play the game again (Accel World)
Fourth: Their Main Characters are both detached from the real world (though in accel world the main character has developed, I'm not so sure yet for SAO)
Fifth: Each episode is something to look forward to!  

report Recommended by ayee821

The store line involves the idea of entering into an alternate dimension that consist of the game world. The major difference being, in Accel World one can log-out from the game to the real world, while in Sword Art Online one is stuck in virtual reality. 

report Recommended by bunny1ov3r

Both worlds accel in the world of role playing games where the user is sent to a new world beyond the one they are born into. Fitted with action and romance our heroes learn they are not alone in a world where everyone wants to escape, only to find who they really are. Enjoy ^^  

report Recommended by NuraNico201

Both of these anime features people transported into a Gameworld to play and fight for survival.
 

report Recommended by Duckii

Both take place in the future, involves using special gear to take them to a Virtual Reality. Fight to get stronger. In SAO's case if you die you die for real, but in Accel World, if you lose all of your points you can't come back to play the Virtual game. 

report Recommended by Eren_Yeagar

Made by the same person and has great action, main character can't be taken seriously though. 

report Recommended by MrLief

Both are by the same author and take place in the same universe. Accel World takes place about 24 years after SAO but isn't a direct sequel. Both are about entering a virtual reality and facing challenges there. 

report Recommended by Alaczer

Both anime take place in a world where a futuristic game has been invented that the plot focuses on. Both anime are battle themed, and the main characters face many challenges along the way. 

report Recommended by Jezzibolt

Pretty much what everyone else has said, but its likely that they share the same timeline too, AW being in the future of SAO.  This is because the NerveGear used in SAO is mentioned in AW as one of the predecessors to the NeuroLinker, making these 2 series all the more interesting to follow  

report Recommended by ChickenSoup

By the same author, similar conflicts between the two protagonists. And the same futuristic view taking place in two worlds: real life and virtual life. Also in both you'll have a incredible addiction to see the next episode. 

report Recommended by Fukitsu

So you have two people who find themselves utterly dedicated to video games that suddenly find the game is now their world. What's not to like? Oh, and did anyone mention that Accel World comes a few years after the events of Sword Art Online? 

report Recommended by lokenontherange

Both anime were based on light novels by Reki Kawahara and follow unique storylines. They're both school-like anime and are based in the future. Both have made use of the "full dive system" which allows them to enter a virtual world using technology. Both have an amazing plot and are well worth the watch. If you liked either one, you'll most likely like the other! 

report Recommended by Sledgedude

same writer, both in a virtual world, both action comedies. 

report Recommended by Lostpuppies

Both of them have romance and its set in the future also a bit of harem. Both Anime and directed by the same author or person 

report Recommended by Kiritodark

They both are online gaming series. However, Accel World stays solid to the very end plot-wise, Sword Art Online falls apart halfway through. Also, the MC is at first weak in Accel World while Sword Art Online's MC is one of the elite. 

report Recommended by ForeverInspired

Same writer. Both are about futuristic gaming and a connection between the real world and gaming world.  

report Recommended by wumbmasta

Both involve games. Accel world not as exciting as Sword Art Online though. Both have the same novelist 

report Recommended by Gladeo

From the same author, both anime are about a somewhat ordinary gamer who ends up with a harem because he played a VRMMO game. 

report Recommended by NekoBatyx

These two animes were created by the same person, "Reki Kawahara" and involves the aspect of gaming in both these titles. Both titles develop a connection to the concept of having to play a virtual game, such as relationships and courage. The plot is well constructed in both animes and we see very similar concepts. Even though they both end basically the same way I would've still loved to see the anime developed further with more breath-taking situations. Okay... Enough with that, the action in both animes are almost comparable and well-balanced with the dialogue.  

report Recommended by Xenesis

same author, romance heavy, nice action, both involve gaming 

report Recommended by alexsilener

Both animes are about characters involved into a ''full diving'' game. Action, comedy, and a bit of romantic stuff is up for you to grab.Good emotion is added to the characters. Big plus its from the same author so you might reconise the style and some people say accel world is actually whats taking place after SAO several years later. In fact SAO takes place in a ''near future'' while Accel World is acting in the year 2046! Have fun watching! 

report Recommended by Sidco

They're by the same author, and both have a focus on virtual reality games. The two series also take place in the same universe. 

report Recommended by Aerkhanite

Where virtual gaming worlds take over and is not just 'a game' anymore, but a matter between life and death. Both animes have a link where virtual gaming have a life threatening impact on the real world. Spending months or even years inside the virtual gaming worlds, who knows which world is the real one anymore? 

report Recommended by Hammerfest

Accel world and SAO have the same creator. Both are based inside an action packed game world. Accel world is about overcoming ones fears to push forward to defeat your enemy while SAO is about overcoming your enemy in order to survive. both are excellent animes. 

report Recommended by Bynd

Both are great game-type anime. You won't regret watching this anime. Unfortunately, Accel World leaves you hanging because they could have done a lot more with this anime. 

report Recommended by MetalAlien

Both take place in a game where the characters are fighting for "survival." In Accel World, it is more for the main character's self confidence and support for friends. Both have romance features—the "fighting for the girl" kind of thing. They both aim for the top and finish off the game not as the "best." 

report Recommended by Kagome171

If you like virtual reality gaming, and a character with a special ability...then you will love Accel World 

report Recommended by Silver_Assassin

These animes are similar because they spend in a virtual reality environment, where the protagonist has to evolve their battle skills in the game, facing great challenges and enemies (without taking into account that they are both creations of the same author). 

report Recommended by wyfrozer

Both of them plays Virtual Reality game and the romance part is quite good. However, the protagonist of these two anime were alike. 

report Recommended by rraden

Accel World takes place in the same universe as SAO, but 30 years or so later with more advanced technology. 

report Recommended by Eyoldaith

Both anime are based in a game world, in which if the player dies they die in real life. Accel world is, to be honest, a very very poor anime. However if you liked it, then you are guarenteed to love Sword Art Online for the simple fact that its 100x better, it may be a little flawed however it doesnt take away from the beautiful art and immersive experience you get from watching it. 

report Recommended by Cernalpxnai

both are virtual animas that have the character/player put into a game where they play a MMO RPG games and must fight to get what they want whether it would be to get out of the game or to find what's at the end of the road, and both have a cute romance that was enjoyable but not overwhelming to the show (sorry for putting in an opinion), 

report Recommended by Donnavan

Both involve having the main character has to fight in a virtual reality to keep something and are by the same author 

report Recommended by Soulhunterfrank

Both involve a bit of a futuristic feel with gaming technology, as well as both occur in a digital like world and share romantic moments. 

report Recommended by Lightningbreak

They are similar because they revolve on playing a virtual world where you design your own character and you decide what world your avatar wants to join like a guild. But the difference is that sword art online you can't leave the game. A player has to complete the game for everyone to go back to their world. Accel World you create a duel avatar from your mind and it creates it based on you life and past traumatic experiences that might of happened then your avatar is designed and it is mainly a fighting game but you can do more in the game. In accel world you can go back to their and accelerate and you can  go back to the real world without something happening to you in the game. read more 

report Recommended by Akito1307

they are both great series and are very alike accept for in SAO you die for real, but in accel world you just loose everything you have and can't play it.  SAO was the first serie I watched and made me start watching. I think everyone that like watching anime serie should watch this! 

report Recommended by naitsss

Both grow on the idea of gaming world. Although SAO is MMOG and AW is action packed anime. 

report Recommended by DareDevil3

both take place in a virtual world. 

report Recommended by durdar

Both series' are action filled, comedic(somehow), dramatic(in some ways) with a pinch of romance(if that is what you call it).

-Both series' main male protagonist shares the trait of "not giving up" and also surrounded by good friends.

-Both series' revolves around Virtual-MMORPGs.

report Recommended by Haruchhiii

Both of these series are to be considered very similar they are both created by the same author. The setting for both is in the future and both are about being in the virtual world and the main characters each having an objective to complete. Accel World uses Neuro-Linker, while SAO uses the Nerve Gear, where the players connect to the game. The virtual world in both of the series also involve real life, which creates a serious and intense atmosphere, such as death in SAO also means death in real life. Along with the intensity of the series, there is also romance going around in both of the series. read more 

report Recommended by SteveTF2gamer620

1) The story line involves the idea that you enter a world that is a virtual reality.
2) Both main character are good in a game.
3) Romance
4) Cute abd badass female characters 

report Recommended by WhiteTouko

- Both set in future.
- Both are intrigued by virtual reality games.
- Both are socially awkward/loners (at least they start off that way).
- Both use a somewhat similar device to log into their VR games (In Accel World, the device is the Neuro Linker which is far more advanced, later in the series they refer back to the Nerve Gear as the start for VR Gaming many years ago).
- Both have romance (however, SAO serves far more of it than Accel World).
- Both have very strong female protagonists that contribute greatly to their plots. 

report Recommended by BasedLint

Keep this short for you guys, takes place 20 or so years after SAO, virtual reality is now more advanced

-later in the show, images show nerve gear from SAO in history of VR text
-same makers as SAO

Very good! 

report Recommended by MoeMoo

I'd say if you like the futuristic gadgety world of SAO, then AccelWorld has a similar concept, and we get to see more into the world than we do of SAO. Let it be known that AccelWorld is all about mechs (sorta) and not sword to sword (and other weapons) in Sword Art Online, but the 'Accelerated World' of AccelWorld is close in similarity to the online and dangerous Aincrad or Alfheim. 

report Recommended by IamDavidGustav

- Both made by same creator (Kawahara Reki)
- Both told about the technological advances in the world
- Both tells about the story of game

Sword Art Online take from year 2022
Accel World take from year 2046

So, maybe Kawahara Reki tells continuation after the anime Sword Art Online is Accel World 

report Recommended by TioRivaldi

Firstly, both novels were written by the same person, so it might not be a surprise that they feature quite some similarities. In both shows the protagonist enters a virtual world, in which they become strong characters. In both anime the protagonists face consequences in real life as well (related to the game world).

I think SAO had a much more serious atmosphere, but if you liked one it's likely you will enjoy the other too. 

report Recommended by NyanPls

Both have great fights with protagonists willing to do anything in order to protect the one they love. Both anime revolve around games. Both players control their avatar with their bodies using a piece of technology called Nerve Gear in SAO, while in Accel World, the technology they're using is called Neuro Linker. Both avatars have a unique ability. Both main characters in SAO must survive in the game. If not, they will die in the real world, while in Accel World, they must fight in order to get more burst points. If their burst points get to zero, the game will automatically uninstall and the characters will lose their memories of the game. read more 

report Recommended by Flare_Tide

Accel world and SAO are similar because they both take place in virtual worlds. Accel World and SAO were written by the same person. They also take place in the same universe(Nerve gear is mentioned in accel world).  Accel World is probably set 15-30 years in the future. I liked SAO but I thought Accel world was better. The first few episodes in SAO were amazing but then it went down hill from there. The time lapses in SAO were annoying. Accel World had a better pace to it where I think SAO was really rushed. I think if all 25 episodes were spent in the sword art world then it would've been a much better anime. The only problem I have with Accel World is that they made the main charecter look stupid in my opinion.  He's really short and chubby. I think that that might be one of the turn offs people have to watching this anime.  I just think that Accel World was the more consistent anime.  read more 

report Recommended by jstec

They both revolve around jumping into MMO virtual reality games and are both set in the future. However, there are a couple differences. First off, the protagonists are complete opposites in all but one quality. Secondly, the depth of romance in the story in incomparable to Sword Art Online. So if you are looking for a deep romance between characters that develops fairly quickly, I do not recommend watching Accel World. 

report Recommended by Archways

Both of the stories happen mostly within a game world. 

report Recommended by kappasan

game based anime 

report Recommended by sba

- Both written by the same author
- Takes place far in the future in the same universe as SAO (But not a direct sequel)
- Builds on the technology introduced in SAO such as the Nerve Gear
- Both involve online games as a major story plot
- Lots of action, with some romance and drama tied in 

report Recommended by Gahn_the_Otaku

Both Accel World and Sword Art Online are written by the same author and are both centered around virtual reality video games. The differences are in the tone and stakes of each show as well as the characters being quite different. However, if you liked SAO, you'll probably like Accel World.   

report Recommended by WaifuEater

-They are both based on virtual reality and take place in the same world, though accel world is in the future. 
-Both have a somewhat nerdy (more nerdy in accel worlds case) protagonist and contain a romance element.
-They are written by the same author, Reki Kawahara. 

report Recommended by Dire_Wolf

Virtual Reality games, characters showing their power not only in virtual world but in real one. 

report Recommended by Undersen

- The relationship of the main characters improve the more obstacles overcome.

- The plot revolves around a virtual world.

- The main character in both animes are looking for something for himself.

- Romance, action and excitement in each chapter will be presented.

- The history of both anime is really good and although it may have ups and downs, is pretty consistent.

report Recommended by AnotherRafa

Good story, interesting characters and a protagonist outside of the usual. 

report Recommended by Ganta02

They are both inside a game,there is romance but not that much,but trust me it is similar and there both very good animes.
 

report Recommended by IIAnimePieceII

Both the anime is about game world.
In SAO if you lose all your hp you lose your life in accel world if you lose all the points you can't play Accel World anymore. 
Both have good actions and story. Quite interesting and worth a watch. 

report Recommended by Alexom

Firstly, both series are by the same author, so you know that if you like one of an author's works you'll be likely to love their other works

Both series are set in the future, which makes them interesting, and the technology is equally interesting

They are both set in the same universe, although Accel World is set further into the future

Both series have a lot of action, and the game that the main character is in has high stakes as a result of in-game death/ losing all points (Real-life death in SAO, whereas loss of the program forever in Accel World) This creates tension, keeping you hooked
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report Recommended by Shubmarine

Neuro-Linker was made possible through an earlier version of Nerve Gear. Both worlds are based on the game of virtual reality. 

report Recommended by MateuszB1987

Accel World is similar to Sword Art Online because both take place in a virtual reality and gaming enviroment. 

report Recommended by srneko0001

Both have both virtual and real life worlds and both has a bit of attachment relationships. Action, Love, and Video Games. 

report Recommended by brettile

It is a game anime that revolves around one romance in a virtual reality. 

report Recommended by Pedr025

Gear, system ... 

report Recommended by ceoz

-Both have a futuristic setting. 
-The protagonist in both animes are new to a game, but settle quickly. 
-Mystery aspects.
-A girl aids the MC on their quest and they later become their girlfriend. 
-Similar obviously by the fact both were made by the same person 

report Recommended by Magister_Jakene

Characters go into a virtual world where they are tested to see if they have enough strength, witts, and willpower to face the people around them. They both fight to reach the end goal of the game. Much like Sword Art Online, the video game world has an effect in real life. 

report Recommended by OtakuJKP

If you like characters in a virtual world than accel world is your anime. The fight scenes and plot are totally amazing. And if you like those kinds of anime where the character doesn't fit the bill of being the main hero but turns into a total hero later than this is your anime.  

report Recommended by Deathscythe0125

Written by the same writer Kawahara Reki, this brings the world of VRMMORPG to you. A must watch series for anyone. 

report Recommended by ryuuForte

Both SAO and AW are set in the same world but in different time periods SAO starts in 2022, and AW in 2046, both have the same author- Reki Kawahara, and both focus and Vitual Reality, the differnce is that SAO tells the story of an OP player Kirito and the protagonist of AW is a begginer who gets drawn in to a mysterious game and tries to be a better player, oh and Brain Burst the game from AW isn't a "death game" and doesn't trap people like SAO. 

report Recommended by SpaceTheGamer

In both of these series the characters of the story are deeply immersed in virtual worlds and have the similar action of wanting to protect those closest to them. The other similarity I could think of is how If you die in SAO,you die in real life similar to how in Accel World if you lose all your burst points then you will no longer have brain burst.  

report Recommended by Zinogresword

Live in a game themed anime. 

report Recommended by Luminie

Both anime involves the use of a certain gear that puts the human brain into the in-game world, where whatever happens in-game, can affect what happens to the person in real life as well. 

report Recommended by XyriaLight

Both anime has futuristic themes.
Both anime has problems with nerve controlling gears.
Both MC has their woman:) 

report Recommended by JustJ0ke

accel world is further into the future from sao and even mentions the nervegear in a later episode. they both use similar technology which transports human beings into a virtual world. both contain fighting scenes and fight for life. its a great watch for anyone who enjoyed sao 

report Recommended by kuro_hato9142

-Both have the main character transported into some kind of game world
-In both, the main character finds and falls in love with a girl
-Both main characters are OP at the game

As a bonus, both are made by the same creator! 

report Recommended by thelectricow

These two animes both revolve around games and are share the same creator!

- Although sword art online is more of a do or die situation, Accel world in some ways is the same. Both animes demonstrates how close ties with friendships and bonds.  

- Accel world is in the same world as when Sword Art Online took place, but is more advanced.

- In both animes, the creators of the games are unknown...

And both have great fighting scenes and action throughout the whole show!

report Recommended by CookiesYummy

Teenagers who are addicted to video games and have social problems stumbles across a far more technological advanced game that for unknown reasons puts peoples life in danger in the real world. They meet a girl who is beautiful, rich, smart and play video games (yeah right) and together they try to finish the game and understand its true purpose while making friends on the way. 

report Recommended by Andredfs

Both are action-game based where the MC is put inside the virtual world.
Both are considered underdogs in the beginning, but rise to become in-game celebrities.
Both have a female SC that act as a love interest and are both are also top characters in-game.
Fantasy type fighting - Accel World uses special armor based on the characters personalities, Sword Art Online uses magic and special abilities in combat.
The characters in Accel World have the ability to leave their world unlike SAO. 
Both have consequences of not "winning" in-game battles.
All in all, two really awesome series that I would highly recommend if you like game tournament or action based animes. read more 

report Recommended by PunkDragneel

Both have a lot to do with virtual reality worlds and have a samiliar feel to them also they are based in the same world only accel world is based about 20 - 30 years later also they both have the same creators 

report Recommended by R3solution

Both anime are based on the same concept, The Virtual World. 

report Recommended by MariusGrg

both have an alternate world with high action based combat and also a little fill of romance and comedy. 

report Recommended by dirtybee

In the middle of the RPG anime fever, a practically brother of Sword Art Online appears, Accel World is recommended for those looking for a more discontracted story. 

report Recommended by Nownownownow

I know what you're thinking - it's been talked about so much that it's practically an institution in the anime world. But trust me, it's a classic for a reason. It's got action, romance, and some seriously cool virtual reality worlds that will make you feel like you're right there in the game. 

report Recommended by FAKECROSS97

The anime is set in the same universe.

But in different years

The author is the same as SAO
Super recommend 

report Recommended by Rafael2017

How that are in a game and flight to live and the epic games and fights all that kind aft things  

report Recommended by Louierommannn110

Well they're both about games. Watch it and you won't regret it 

report Recommended by ImBordd

They both have place in the same univers, both being an anime about technology 
 

report Recommended by Wenix

Both are written by the same author with both the anime featuring different archetypes of protagonist but with both the series taking place in the same universe, just a few years apart. 

report Recommended by Harsh29

Similarities:

-Both MCs are playing in a virtual world.
-Both MCs have grown fond of a beautiful girl.
-Both anime is all about gaming and virtual reality that players compete.
-Both anime involves girl/s falling in love with the MC.


Differences:

-Accel World's MC is a dork, weak at first while SAO's MC is overpowered and levels up fast.
-Sword Art Online kills people in real life when they die on the game while Accel World freely and safely lets players log out on their account.
-Sword Art Online's MC attracted girls heart to grow fond for him, this may be because of his determination and overpowered skills in terms of helping/saving them while Accel World only does not.
-Sword Art Online's MC save the girls from danger while Accel World, the girl saves the MC.
-Sword Art Online's MC blames himself from letting his friends/comrades die while Accel World, he blames himself because he is weak.
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report Recommended by Dorajiru-kun

Accel World's stakes may be slightly lower than that of this show, but at the same time, Accel World takes place in 2039, which is 17 years after Sword Art Online's pilot  episode, which occurred in 2022. Accel World made an amazing mention of the Nervegear in one episode, and in the manga for Accel World, Haruyuki even fought Kirito. In other words, Accel World is set in the future of Sword Art Online's timeline. Accel World is also pretty cool in the sense of minor characters such as Ash Roller. Although his screen time was really, really brief, he still managed to be one of the funniest characters I've ever seen in both the english dub and the original subtitled version. I still love how every time he speaks, he increases his number, as in, "I haven't fought on the world's end stage in a while. Lucky me! On top of that, my opponent is a newbie. Now I'm MEGA-lucky! You, however, are GIGA-UNLUCKY!!!" So yeah. go watch Accel world if you like watching Sword Art Online. read more 

report Recommended by Illikas

It's look like that they're on the same universe, but in diferente years. On both, the heroine ''stay'' with the hero. The opening and the soundtracks are good too. 

report Recommended by NandoPotato

Closely similar because they both occur in the same universe.
Idea of VRMMO.
One MC has a heavy harem and the other has a lighter harem.
Both are enjoyable to watch.
Both have good romance factors and have good action. 

report Recommended by domskieeee

-Both have characters fighting in a video game world.
-Both contain romance.
-Both have long hair female protagonist. 

report Recommended by Cozye

They are both about a school kid who is introduced to a game where they fight. There are even references in Accel World to SAO so they might be connected with Accel World set in the future. They both have a strong male protagonist as well as a strong female character. 

report Recommended by Slowe_Seb

Both stories came from the same person. Accel World is essentially SAO but with better writing and an overall more enjoyable story. Both involve "cyber worlds" and being able to experience life within a video game. The mcs are similar yet different, both being very skilled in games but very different when it comes to their personalities. SAO has a confident, courageous MC meanwhile Accel World's mc is small, shy and tends to be a coward. I give the edge to Accel World, but honestly if you're a fan of one you'll enjoy the other. It's a win-win. 

report Recommended by maikhayl

Various technologies exactly the same as Sword Art Online. Basically it is a continuation of Sword Art Online.

SPOILER!!! it is also known that when episode 22 on ACCEL World touched nervegear in the 2020s. 

report Recommended by Ferdimass

Both involve a VR game with action genre. And of course with spice of romance. Also both main characters are pro players. I recommended it because they have amazing graphics, plot, and the characterization which actually simple but interesting. 

report Recommended by Chan_Chun

There's a theory that this anime is related to sword art online.
The theory is that the anime protagonist (girl) is the daughter of Kirito and Asuna and Kirito made the program that they use during the whole anime.
Also you will see that they have something really similar to the nerve gear and they also connect to the "Internet" to play a virtual reality game like in SAO.
Even if the theory isn't true, you if you liked SAO you will also like this anime!
 

report Recommended by hacker09

Both Anime stories are good for anime with a 'Game' Theme. Do you like beautiful Waifu? There is an anime with Beautiful Waifu. The story is delightful to watch at midnight when u can't sleep. 

report Recommended by RyuugaKun

Both take place in a VR world 

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made by the same person.

1) Story - its got a simular main idea. only that sao makes it more you might die

2) Art - made by the same person so is relativly same

5) Enjoyment - if you loved accel world youll love this anime although the 2nd part (episode 15 and onwards) is different

6) Overall recomendation score = 10

report Recommended by saoxsteinsgate

both have similar animations and the same they can go to the game world with full body. 

report Recommended by Moreno_Sidauruk

If you liked Sword Art Online for how Kirito dives into the VR world then I'd definitely recommend this one because this anime follows the same aspect of going into the VR world. 

report Recommended by MasterBuck325

Both gaming animes, although in one of them the characters go out in the real world, and the other one people get stuck in the game.  

report Recommended by knd944

Enter the game world and become an MC with overpowered powers, don't forget to look for super beautiful heroin 

report Recommended by RenDays

In short... the story takes place in the future, mostly in a virtual world, the task is to get level ten and meet the developer. Villains who just laugh all the time. The holes in the story, the random amplification, and it's all the work of the same author. That's why I think SAO is the best choice :DD 

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Anime: C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control

C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control addpermalink

A great story, characters, and a very nice ending. It's also about a guy who fights in "another world". 

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Very similar story of entering another 'world' where you fight. Animation also seemed similar in style. 

report Recommended by Khoiboyy

Both anime has the same concept of escaping the reality to another imaginary world. In Accel World, the citizens of imaginary world become avatars, and they must fight each other to gain Burst Points (just like gaining money on C). 

report Recommended by frozenspades

The theme of fighting in another world with an avatar/partner is similar in both series. Action, drama, and fighting as well as romance are imminent between the main guy and girl.  

report Recommended by Stark700

The main character in both series gains access to a different world. In this world he fights for advantages in the real life. Both main characters stop fighting for the real life advantages and instead focus on figuring out the secret behind this new world.
C is considerably more serious than Accel World. Accel world is more or less a romance comedy with a VR twist. C, however, only has a tiny bit of romance and the main focus is on the plot rather than the characters. 

report Recommended by Devens

•both contain a ordinary boy who was invited to join 'a different  world' which is completely separate to the real world, but the 'world' they were thrown into affects and determines the 'you' in the real world.
•both protagonists have no idea what was to happen, and they find themselves forced to fight in the 'different world' to maintain there life back in the real world.
•both animes show how much greed/determination/selfishness can lead to bad results.
•both anime supporting casts differ completely around the main protagonist, which one is situated in a school, and the other in a university.
•both contain a romance/action/angst
•they are closely similar in which they are thrown into a 'different reality/world' and are forced to fight to benefit themselves in the real world, otherwise its game over in different senses.  read more 

report Recommended by Lupta

These two animes involve two parralel worlds which have an impact on the real world. 

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Both series involves battles in a parallell digital universe. 

 

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Battles occur in alternate dimensions and the results affect the real world. 

report Recommended by Jenaimemepas

Anti-social in the real world but a pro in the virtual realm, both series' main male protagonist makes a name of themselves in their perspective series. Both series adapts sci-fiction themes with a fantasy world setting. And in that world, there are wonders that defies the laws of nature. Although the main male protagonists' personalities contrasts a bit from each other, their spirit of fighting have a similar taste. They are also joined by companions including a main female protagonist with elite skills of her own. I recommend both series for fans of adventure and action packed drama.  

report Recommended by Sourc3code

Jump into another world were you are given powers for the ultimate fight to see who is the strongest. 

report Recommended by EternalAnimeGuru

Both shows involve the protagonist being introduced to a backlog world, in which contestants are forced to fight in order to maintain their ability to stay in the world (as well as the perks gained from it) 

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Guilty Crown addpermalink

Futuristic? Check, Awesome? Check, Derpy protagonists? Check, Awesome female protagonists? Check, Rival childhood friends? Check, Awesome seiyuu? Check!! What else is there to list? Both animes are friggin amazing they even have same same seiyuu and both have ass kickin' OSTs what are you waiting for go watch it NOW! 

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Futuristic? Check, Awesome? Check, Derpy protagonists? Check, Awesome female protagonists? Check, Rival childhood friends? Check, Awesome seiyuu? Check!! What else is there to list?
Most of the seiyyuu are the same as well~  

report Recommended by BigBoss0327

The character relationship are similar. Ouma and Haru are voiced by Yuki Kaji, as an individual with no confidence, thinking that they can do nothing, they both meet a girl (Inori in Guilty Crown and Kuroyukihime) and see a whole new "world" about what they can actually do.

Just that Accel World had a much better story planning. 

report Recommended by happiehappie

Main Similarity is the Characters :

Both has that one main girl protagonist who is awesome and powerfull , one that every anime should take a note of , and of course that one main male protagonist who is a retarded coward and a crybaby who should not waste the air that girl breaths :P Guilty crowns main character is a bit better than the fat short guy though . 

You want some awesome and extreamely rare romantic/action animes that can bring the both genres perfectly and equally ? Well , it looks like impossible in this century , since they always find a way to destroy that . Some has a little bit to none action , some has only blushing stuff , and these one has that character you want to kick out of anime , get in his place and show how it's done. :P read more 

report Recommended by Barizz

Both series contain that Sci-fi theme involving battle. I find a small resemblance between the Endlave in Guilty Crown similar to the Duel Avatars in Accel World in which both are human battle avatars/mechs. Romance in both series are also imminent. 

report Recommended by Stark700

Both feature some sort of weakling hero with a beautiful well-known heroine

Both also have some sort of fighting aspect to them 

report Recommended by Floralia

Since Guilty Crown, the only thing that I know from this anime is all about character which Yuki Kaji's speciality: a nerd/solitary/loser person, but smart (Shu and Haruyuki). But his life changed after he met with a popular girl (Inori and Kuroyukihime), so he also caught up in the problems experienced by the girl itself. 

report Recommended by Zero_Hurricane

Taking place in a near-future Japan, a weak-willed protagonist meets a girl who changes his life forever. Both Shu and Haru share the same VA. 

report Recommended by Jenaimemepas

Guilty Crown and Accel World share a few key elements.

First and foremost, the main protagonists of both series start out as wimpy losers, but are then given the opportunity by a girl to harness a power they never imagined could exist.

In both the main protagonist reacts a certain way to the power/opportunity at first, but later goes through major personality changes.

Both anime have a high school setting.

Both anime contain somewhat emotionless female leads.

There are more similarities, but I don't want to throw out any spoilers.

report Recommended by Hypnic_Nemesis

both are focued around surviving a dangerous world and reluctant characters who are dragged into alot of shit and they must survive no matter the costs as well too. 

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- Both have romance time/genre
- Both have Netorare time
- Both Op main character
 

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Log Horizon addpermalink

Also about computer's RPG game 

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Accel World and Log Horizon takes place in a virtual realm where there's fantasy elements such as avatars and weapons to be utilized for combat. The main male protagonist becomes part of that world along with other characters.

There is combat scenarios that relies on strategy both mentally and physically. The battles themselves are presented in a shounen-like way with quick movements, thinking, and brutality. Surprisingly enough, both series' OST has a catchy tone that matches the battle phases of duels/conquests.

There is also comedy with a dose of cuteness involving some of the characters and their interactions. 

report Recommended by Stark700

Both of them take place in a MMORPG world. Even if Log Horizon is a bit more serious, it's still huge fun and a good show, especially for its genre. 

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In both animes, the protagonists enter a virtual world/video game, but the "genre" of the entered world differs. 
In Accel World it's sci-fi, in Log Horizon it's fantasy. 

report Recommended by Randschinken

Similar to Log Horizon both are set in a virtual worlds.

Enjoy ^o^  

report Recommended by AbbieT3D2Y

Both game based anime, log horizon involves being trapped in a world. Accel world involves future cyber technology allowing people to dive. 

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Ficou decepcionado com Sword Art Online? Está procurando um anime com o tema videogames que realmente gira em torno do jogo? Então assista Acce world! O anime realmente trabalha com o jogo, você aprende coisas novas junto com os protagonista, assiste a eles evoluindo cada um em seu ritmo. Os erros que os personagens cometem, as vezes acabam refletindo em suas vidas. Ou seja, o jogo é a coisa mais importante nesse anime. Diferente de SAO, que em poucos episódios deixou de tratar o jogo como uma coisa importante, e que possui enredo e desfecho ambos ridículos. Accel possui um pouco de fan service, mas nada que atrapalhe o anime. read more 

report Recommended by arthurmegax

Because it deals with subjects of immersion in Virtual Reality. Both animes deal with the subject with intelligence and questioning. 

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Both take place in virtual worlds.  

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No Game No Life addpermalink

Anti-social in the real world but a pro in the virtual realm, both series' main male protagonist makes a name of themselves in their perspective series. Both series adapts sci-fiction themes with a virtual world setting. And in that world, there are wonders that defies the laws of nature. Although the main male protagonists' personalities contrasts a bit from each other, their spirit of fighting have a similar taste. They are also joined by companions including a main female protagonist with elite skills of her own. I recommend both series for fans of gaming adventure and action packed drama. 

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Both main characters don't have friends and are good-for-nothing. Game is mixing up with reality, and everything is settled with a game/duel. Both have alternate worlds. 

report Recommended by IamJenaStaAna

Both of these anime involve the main characters benefiting from games, however if you were watching Accel World and were getting tired of Haru being considered a great gamer, then try out this little gem. Sora and Shiro get thrown into all sorts of games and always show what it means to be a badass gamer. Similar to Haru, they are both outcasts, but they are definitely not losers. Their games are in my opinion, much more satisfying. 

report Recommended by AbstractZealot93

- Great story
- Its about a virtual game world
- Both main characters get introduced to a new world, and hate the real world.
- Both characters have great goals in mind, which makes the anime interesting. 

report Recommended by Marcinowski

Same idea of Sword Art Online and No Game No Life, the story occurs on a Digital, or Virtual World. 

report Recommended by dimismr

- Get thrown into a game (world) 
- Both main characters are neets
- Their goal is to finish/become best in the game (as god/lvl10) 

report Recommended by arahera

all good people already write good comparative thing so i will just say for me there is no doubt that you will really like or be more become a big fan of no game no life because for me i put it in the top 10 of my animelist i most loved to see first time and most liked the first time i watched it that all i hope u like like watch it too 

report Recommended by r4kY

Both main characters are withdrawn from other people in real life. Both series also center around a virtual world of gaming that the main characters go to. The main thing that makes these series similar is their focus on gaming and such.  

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Btooom! addpermalink

A rather odd recommendation due to major differences in genre, but also maturity in content, there is a certain appeal regarding the characters which both series share. The characters aren't cardboard cut-outs of each other though, not in the slightest, nor are the plots. More of, same feel, but something majorly different, if viewers of one might give the other a chance. 

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Similarities:

Same guys who are losers in the real world found themselves in a game in which they are the masters.

Same situation where guy meets hot babe in the game.

Same situation where alliances will be formed.

Dissimilarities:

In one anime the game is a life or death situation, while the other has more to do with reaching the level 10.......or at least that's what it was suppose to be.

The art in one anime is too flashy, while the other is too practical.

The main guy in one anime is 22 year old NEET, while the main guy in the other anime is 14 year old overweight middle schooler. 

The main chick in one anime is tall but flat chested, in the other anime the chick is one bodacious hottie.

The guy in one anime has a sotcon relationship with the girl....since the girl is a year ahead of the guy, while in the other anime it is a bit of a lolicon since the girls is still a minor.  
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report Recommended by Nasty001

Both anime mainly take place in the virtual world
Fighting
Becoming the best player 

report Recommended by Lexmin

They are both games in which the main character is fighting to get to the top, or win. They both contain romance and a life in the digital world.  

report Recommended by OneBlackAnime

Both anime comprises of the theory of fight to survive. Btooom! is more exciting in some aspects though.  

report Recommended by Gladeo

-Both are surprisingly violent for their childish concept
-Both have main characters that, despite being outcasts in the real world, are very useful when they are forced to use their knowledge of the video game they play
-Teams are formed within the players of this game, to help defeat a common enemy
-The main character meets a girl that he knew before he was transported to the new world/island 

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Selector Infected WIXOSS addpermalink

How to best explain the similarity? Dark times in a world where the characters play a game, forfeiting effectively something important in the process, yet they seek to find their humanity. The world outside of the game is light and airy, yet the wishes - the question of whether they are worth it and the price one pays crops up. 

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Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu addpermalink

The main setting for both Anime is a school. There are interactive avatars, more prevalent in one Anime then in the other. The main character is looked down upon in the real world because they happen to not have any ability that allows them to succeed in the real world, but once they get to the "game" they end up being important in some regard. 

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A virtual world  connected to the real world where they fight each other. School is involved with both of them. 

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In a nutshell, both Baka to Test and Accel World shares a few similarities:

In both series, there is the theme of fantasy action that involves action in another setting/world. While AW takes on a more serious approach, both series presents fantastical action.

Both series main male protagonist are young boys who has a female protagonist interested in them. And of course, he has friends that supports and help him in various circumstances.

Both series has a lot of comedy, gags, and fan-service in the form of beach episodes, dates, etc.

report Recommended by Stark700

-Weak protagonists.
-half-surreal art style
-funny little twists within a battle
-weaker wins against stronger with intelligence  

report Recommended by golila-3

Sometimes we got to battle it out in order to meet our expectations. The main characters in the series, used some fantasy technology, where they used this to meet their goals. They battle it out, and mostly reach at the top as their motives for completion. Competition is the central plot throughout the whole series and somewhat romance in here.

Baka and test is mostly a school comedy, where they summon real life chibi avatars to fight off opponents. Accel World features a heavy sci-fi computer interface, where they used a Virtual Reality Multiplayer Game, to fight off opponents. 

report Recommended by omega_d94

.hack//Sign addpermalink

Gaming worlds with fun rules and creative concepts. '.hack//Sign' brings you a game where characters best each other for personal gain or other benefits. 'Accel World' puts effort into both the character development and exciting match modes for extra flavour. Friendship is an integral part of the series where nothing is impossible if you work as a team. 

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Black★Rock Shooter (TV) addpermalink

The "other world" is a dark Gothic place filled with only a few places of light and bright colors. The "avatars" are other selves representing what one wants to throw away based on their human desires and scars. There is also a lot of action and the characters are in themselves interesting. 

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Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai addpermalink

While their world settings are different, both Accel World and Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai (Unbreakable Machine-Doll) involves with technology that contain main mysteries.

Both series' main female protagonist are capable of fighting in their perspective worlds and also seems to have an affection towards their partner/friend. There is drama, comedy, and romance involved although the responses the main protagonist delivers to their female friend/companion greatly contrasts with each other.

Both series also takes place at a school life setting where students learn more than just general academics. 

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Mirai Nikki (TV) addpermalink

The art styles of both Anime contain Gothic elements. The story lines are dark. The main characters are nobodies. Technology is in some manner involved. A game is involved that could leave one completely out of the game for good. Things slowly get revealed over time. They also have interesting casts of characters. 

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Air Gear addpermalink

QFT what the previous recommendation writer said. Feel free to hate on the protagonist of Accel World at the beginning for his pathetic attitude & look down on Ikki (Air Gear main protagonist) for his lackluster attitude at the beginning. However, they both will grow and expect their character development from ep 1 to the final ep. 

Both series are strong. 

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Ixion Saga DT addpermalink

Similarities:

Both involves the characters getting in to the game.

Both involves a 4 people protagonist.

Dissimilarities:

One is more of First Person RPG, while the other is sort of a MMORPG.

In one anime the character can get out of the game either voluntary or if he/she got beaten in the game, while in the other anime the character is trapped in the game.

The female lead in one anime is an 8 year old kid, while the female lead in the other anime is a year older than the MC.

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Digimon Frontier addpermalink

The "worlds" in both Anime share similar elements to them despite having different concepts. There is also the element of getting to come home and becoming a better person by fighting in these worlds to survive and the characters grow in maturity over time. 

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.hack//Quantum addpermalink

.hack is one of the forerunners to the virtual reality genre, but in particular, this short .hack series and Accel World focus on main characters who are misfits of sorts even within the gaming world, yet who end up becoming heroes.  

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Baldr Force Exe Resolution addpermalink

These stories involve the main characters having online avatars that are used online, only to find themselves negativly effected in the real world by what goes on in these worlds. The themes are also very dark. 

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Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch addpermalink

Though these two Sunrise series have greatly different settings, there are many surprisingly recurrent themes:
A physically weak male lead who gains the power to create their ideal world.
A contract with a mysterious girl with a potential hidden agenda.
Strong production values and intelligent action.
Most importantly of all, high entertainment value! 

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Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann addpermalink

Mecha,willpower,nice plot,the protagonist is so motivational, the speeches too!! One of the BEST anime out there! 

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Digimon Tamers addpermalink

The stories revolve around a game that takes on a bigger meaning then just being a game. Real world friendships are formed and in the long run goals are formed as well. They also deal with digital worlds and getting away from reality, not to mention having abilities that can actually effect the real world in a positive or negative manner. 

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Persona 4 the Animation addpermalink

Rag tag group of friends try to solve problems in another world, but things which appear lighthearted end up not being so. Both the main protagonists end up building up their team of friends over a period of time - but beyond that, snap - spoiler alert. 

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Toaru Majutsu no Index addpermalink

Both protagonists are in a way hapless? Hapless means not helpless, but simply unfortunate in their luck. The amount of unfortunate each experiences also ends up balanced out by another character who stands by their side. The journey each go through also isn't straight forward either. 

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Devil Survivor 2 The Animation addpermalink

The world that the characters resides is not only competitive but dangerous. 

In both series, there is action created by a game-like scenario where the characters gets involved in. Winning is a key factor to ensure bragging rights and survival. However, the adversaries the characters faces in both series often brings forth new challenges to test their skills and abilities.

In both series, the characters' age range are also similar but more so are their determination to win/survive in the world that they reside in such a game-like scenario.  

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Digimon Adventure addpermalink

On the net there is another world, a world that people can dive into. What seems to be a game isn't one like the main characters think and their lives end up being turned upside down. The suspense also builds up. 

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Darwin's Game addpermalink

Both protagonist are introduced to a game that changes their life forever, a game of battles. The protagonists are forced into scenarios where they are given certain abilities are made to fight against other users of the game. Both series feature themes of hardcore action and survival as the characters do their best to keep themselves in the game. Darwin's Game differs with more deadly stakes were its characters are pitted to kill each other, while Accel World features a more prominent story of character growth as its lead develops to become a powerful figure in and outside the game. Overall, if your looking for a series where characters are forced to battle against each other with specific abilities through the cause of program that connects to the real world, then these two series while fit your desire. read more 

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High School DxD addpermalink

This involves a kid who is not that popular in school but suddenly gets attraction by female protagonist. 

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Date A Live addpermalink

I haven't compared it to the storyline that much but fighting techniques are quite the same and artwork is same to that of accel world 

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Summer Wars addpermalink

Both anime contains sci-fi themes involving the virtual world as well as elements of comedy, action, and romance.

Both anime presents a game like setting where avatars are present inside and involved in conflicts. Additionally, the main protagonist forms a bond with the female protagonist.

Also, there is a mysterious atmosphere like feeling that goes beyond the walls of the virtual world and the real world. 

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Fate/stay night addpermalink

The protagonist, who is far too kind (kinda negative), teams up with someone strong to defeat enemies. Both are male and have a popular female fellow student as a partner who teaches him new things.
Accel World and the Holy Grail War are both settings in which the main characters have to fight and win to gain something. 

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Casshern Sins addpermalink

Casshern Sins and Accel world have both characteristics of humans, robots, and fighting. Yet both are completely different in story. Both have robots and fighting in another world-like place, yet Casshern Sins is more of the futuristic apocalyptic type, Accel World is more of the futuristic happy ending type . Accel World has more chicks while Casshern sins is sad and lonely. Either way both animes made me anticipated to see the next episode leaving me wanting more.   

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Over Drive addpermalink

both main characters are voiced by the same person, and both main characters have the same personality, also both meet a girl that change their lives, and end up being one of the best at what they do 

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Overlord addpermalink

Accel World and Overlord are the same genres.
Just like Accel World x SAO/ Hack etc.
- Both anime focus inside of a mmo rpg game, world.
- Both have strong MC's
- Both are after something. 
Both series are fun and keep you on the sit to watch.  

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Oda Nobuna no Yabou addpermalink

Both are action-packed romances in which the male lead swears to protect and serve the female main character. Both female leads are incredibly powerful but often lose control of themselves and it is their respective love interests who keep them in line. 

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Anime: .hack//The Movie: Sekai no Mukou ni

.hack//The Movie: Sekai no Mukou ni addpermalink

Both anime tell story about The adventure in Virtual World MMORPG

Similarity :
+ MC lack confidence against itself
+ From friends become lover
+ In some fight scene, MC fighting in group not alone
+ Half of the story about MC learn about leveling his/her avatar

Different :
+ Gender Bender (//hack)
+ Harem (Accel World)
 

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Tayutama: Kiss on My Deity addpermalink

Both of the main characters have a childhood friend female character who you will hate very soon. 

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Sword Art Online II addpermalink

When it come to SAO II and Accel Word - 

-Both are created by the same person!!
-Both exist in the same world.
-Both have virtual reality games.
-Both have a system where they can dive into the online network.
-Both enter voluntarily.
-Both have the same genre that is - action,adventure,roman and shounen.

- And Accel world is 20 years after SAO II and Accel world has tons of references to SAO II!!

And lastly, 
Both definitely worth your time to watch!! >.<  

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Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso addpermalink

Both protagonists face obstacles and depression that hinders them from their happiness and goals. They also have people who help them realize that they can achieve their goals. However, Accel World has way more action and fight scenes and Shitgatsu wa Kimi no Uso has way more emotional impacts. 

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Mahou Shoujo Site addpermalink

the same plot where it involves a MC whose life is full of shit, and an opportunity that has arrived in a cyberworld that given them a chance to be somebody. The differences, in Accel World, the plot was more of a sci-fi and cyberpunk, while Mahou Shoujo site has that dark magical girl theme in it.  

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Anime: Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Purezza ♪

Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Purezza ♪ addpermalink

-popular girl falls in love with an unpopular guy
-girl has a secret
-guy finds out and keeps girls secret
 

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Anime: Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka

Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka addpermalink

-In both the world is like in a game
-The both MC are weak at start
-The both MC meet a girl who will chenge their life 

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Freezing addpermalink

If you enjoyed the action in Accel World
The female fighters in Claymore
The plot of Evangelion
The weapons of Guilty Crown and Infinite Stratos
And a bit of harem

Freezing combines all of those into one new anime 

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Anime: Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.

Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. addpermalink

This anime is what most moved me, who loves and is anime fan is obligated to attend.
Put only one, but all animes of my list are great, there are those who even declined in its other seasons but may assist yes, you will not regret it.
I add skyp andresjuchem, face andres Juchem. some games lol wow dragspeed DragSpeed Smite DragSpeed. Thank you so much. 

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Maken-Ki! addpermalink

in both the main character is at first weak and then gain a "sacred" or rare power in accel world its his wings and in maken ki its his uncontrollable power.
next their patrons both are girls who are widely known and are very powerful, in both animes the girls are in love with the main character. 

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Dennou Boukenki Webdiver addpermalink

Similarity :
+ Action-Adventure anime set in Virtual MMORPG

Different :
+ In webdiver player using mecha unit to fight enemy
+ In accel world player avatar is equipment with armor-like mecha to fight other player
 

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Senki Zesshou Symphogear addpermalink

Similarity :
- Have transformation scene
- MC fighting using unique armor
- MC is school student

Different :
- Accel World set in Virtual world / Symphogear set in real world
- In Accel World MC not require specific item to access his skill / In Symphogear MC must singing a song to activate his ability 

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Angel Beats! addpermalink

In both Angel Beats & Accel World the main character is put into another world either by force or by owns free will for a reason.

-Both include alternate world where you fight for survival.

-The male MC in both "Accel World" & "Angel Beats" follows a female leader.

-In Both animes the life is said to be "Unfair".

-The MC in both series helps the other cast members overcome certain problems they face and to move on.

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Lance N' Masques addpermalink

We have both protagonist who are generic losers who had their precious big metal thing lost and they are sad without it. Now they try their hardest to get back their precious big metal thingy.

The male protagonist is also very similar to female loli protagonist in Lance N' Masques. They're short, kawaii ~ and has nice big round faces; making them the most likable/lovable characters you'll meet in anime history. 

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K addpermalink

Both Anime feature some kind of battle between colours. There are also Kings in both Anime representing those colours. 

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Blade & Soul addpermalink

Games that people can play. The virtual world and the real world are mixing together.  The technology of the neuro linker allows people to play an online game- Brain Burst. Which takes place in a virtual realty. Here they compete with one another.    

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One Piece addpermalink

One Piece is the ultimate adventure story whereas Accel World isn't as bold or ambitious with the scope of its world, it does successfully characterize adventure and villains nicely. With regards to style and plot line not much is the same. Although accel world does have similar humor, a funny main character, and is largely about the bonds of friendship overcoming hardships. Accel world develops its characters adequately within a timely manner but always leaves a question about their past to be answered at a later date so that you can be kept questioning, similar to certain situations in One Piece anime and manga.  

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Anime: .hack//Tasogare no Udewa Densetsu

.hack//Tasogare no Udewa Densetsu addpermalink

Not really the look but the feel of the anime. This is what .hack//L.O.T.T should have been more like. 

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Akame ga Kill! addpermalink

The game's adventures of Accel World, are similar to the Akame ga Kill!'s battles. The shows provide several epic fights, with many cool powers and twists. too. The main girl is almost the same, and the group of heroes has to struggle against many various enemies. 

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Rockman.EXE addpermalink

Both have a futuristic "Twenty minutes into the future" style setting that is mainly focused around a interconnected cybernetic world that at first appears to be a video game; but is later shown to be something else that has far more dangerous consequences and potential for abuse in the real world. Both shows also focus on the protagonist's circle of friends as equally as it focuses on him. 

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Asura Cryin' addpermalink

both have mech and very interesting characters.  

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Overman King Gainer addpermalink

Gaming nerd boy gets stuck in something bigger, where his gaming skills come in handy. 

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Zegapain addpermalink

Matrix style series and a whole new world on the other side. 'Zegapain' isn't solid in terms of storyline but you are able to connect with a few of the characters and in the beginning, it's pretty much hack and slash in mechs but halfway through the series, more plots will be revealed and the enjoyment would pick up from there. 

'Accel World' deviates almost entirely from 'Zegapain' concept except for the fact that the characters are able to go to another world. Romances and battles are what makes this series very delightful to watch. Sure people who dislike the MC at first due to his looks (not a lot of series have MC like this) but just be open-minded and the series should sink into your head in no time. read more 

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Phi Brain: Kami no Puzzle addpermalink

The style is in a modern Gothic where a lot of shadows are used in contrast to bright colors. The cast of characters are wide ranged and there is a mystery that they are forced to solve. A school setting is involved but the characters do go other places. 

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Shiranpuri (Special) addpermalink

The anime deal with the issue of bullying, how people deal with bullying and the characters growing up in the adversities of being bullied. Those who have been bullied may relate. 

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Fractale addpermalink

In both of these series has a character that has a personality which allows them to interact with freely with people without worry. There is also the element of "doing without" which I won't go into more detail lest I give spoilers for either series. 

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"Bungaku Shoujo" Movie addpermalink

The main character happens to be in a relationship with his senpai that helps him to grow up. The story is dark and both characters have to deal with childhood friendships that have problems to the relationships. 

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Amatsuki addpermalink

The stories feature an alternate reality that is reached via means of sci-fi. They go two different routes story line wise, but the main characters have similar personalities. There is also the good fight to be something more then the "loser". 

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ChäoS;HEAd addpermalink

-Both Of Protagonist Throw His Reality World
-Delusion 

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Kurogane no Linebarrels addpermalink

Both main characters have been bullied by the world and have friends to save them when they are in trouble. The friends are really nice, but the main character sees it as pity and gets upset with them. In both anime the main character goes from weak to strong and encounters a beautiful woman as well in the process. 

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Gatchaman Crowds addpermalink

Both involve a Mecha type transformation and a secret group of people that no one should speak or reveal to anyone other then inside the group.

And action filled ! 

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Ookami to Koushinryou addpermalink

What does medieval-themed anime has in common with futuristic teenage show? The answer is simple: quality of art. Animation and music fits so well with the proposed setting that you will believe you actually traveled through time, be it forward or backwards. 

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Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai addpermalink

Dealing with virtual crisis and reality is never easy.

In both of these series, the protagonist deals with 2D and 3D issues that arises in their life. Well, more or less.

There is romance, comedy, and action in both series as well as emotional drama. Supernatural elements also exists in both series. 

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Maoyuu Maou Yuusha addpermalink

There's a similar vibe between these two anime stories where the male character meets a beautiful female, and join a mutual partnership. Furthermore the male characters help and are guided by the female into creating a new world.  

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IS: Infinite Stratos 2 addpermalink

Accel world is similar to Infinite Stratos 2 because of mecha type , but not fully mecha also ecchi and One Hero Basis . 

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11eyes addpermalink

Both have alternative worlds in it. Main characters are fighting in team 

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Dennou Coil addpermalink

Both settings feature a world full of augmented reality interactivity, placed in future. 

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Ryuusei no Rockman addpermalink

The concept of fighting in other worlds is similar, with just a small difference. Characters "Wave in" or "Burst Link" themselves to a world that mirrors the real world, while being something completely different that masks their identities while in the other world. 

Not only is there a similar world concept, but fighting each other is present as well as gaining unique abilities from battling experience or even from each other. 

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Sora no Otoshimono addpermalink

+Both have Sci-Fi, Shounen ,School.
+Both have Main character design different from others .
+Both main characters have cute girls around them.
+Both Anime have advance technology.
+Both anime have similar feeling while watching them. 

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Exper Zenon addpermalink

Similar concept of having to fight opponents and gain their experience to level in a virtual reality world. 

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