Kakumeiki Valvrave

They are both extremely stylistic mecha series involving a supernatural twist and an alternate history setting. Like Code Geass, Valvrave utilises a number of well-known anime tropes, including a high school setting, and the various character types are nothing unique. But the way these different elements come together - and the way some ludicrous plot twists are revealed - give both anime series a distinct charm. 

In terms of presentation, both series' main male protagonist seems to be exposed to a special/supernatural like power that gives him a taste of vengeance. As a matter of fact, the main protagonist from both series delivers that source of vengeance against those who feels have threatened his values. Both series takes the mecha theme and presents them as instruments of destruction. Seemingly, both series involves a faction of experienced pilots of these mecha that seems to threaten the main characters' existence. Both series also have a school life setting and there seems to be hints of romance, drama, comedy, action, and plot twists. 

Both of these are mecha and military sci-fi anime written by Ichiro Ohkouchi and animated by Sunrise, involving mental chess games, displays of strategy & tactics, politics, betrayal and many plot-twists. In Code Geass, exiled prince Lelouch is a tactical genius that has been secretly plotting for a revolution in the autocratic empire of Britannia. His civilian school life in Japan is changed during a terrorist incident. Lelouch's plans are then accelerated when he is offered a contract from an immortal woman called C.C. He gains a Geass ability, one that makes people obey his command no matter what. The first step in his plans is to liberate Japan, thus Lelouch teams up with and directs the actions of freedom fighter groups such as the Black Knights with ace mecha pilots Kallen and Tohdoh In Valvrave, child soldier L-Elf is a tactical genius that has been secretly plotting for a revolution in his home nation; the imperialist dictatorship of Dorssia. When he is sent to infiltrate the neutral nation of JIOR, he fights the immortal vampire pilot of the Valvrave Haruto. Realizing Haruto's power and abilities can accelerate his plans for revolution, L-Elf offers a contract to Haruto for them to work together in overthrowing Dorssia. L-Elf's prophecies/predictions on where and how the enemy will attack mysteriously always seem to come true. With more Valvrave machines revealed, L-Elf directs the actions of each of their pilots, as de-facto commander of New JIOR. read more 

If you enjoyed Code Geass more than you should have, you would probably enjoy kakumeiki valvrave more than you should have. This definitely applies to Mecha, Super Power, Romance anime lovers. To quote one of my friend: "Kakumeiki is so bad that it is good!"  

Somewhat similar, both sharing genres and a backbone theme of the main characters having to battle to survive in their environments. The two series are big on the 'Mecha' theme along with showing nice character and relationships development, supported with good vibrant action and nice colourful art.  

Obviously both are mecha, and the relationship between L-elf and Haruto is similar to the one between Lelouch and Suzaku. 

Valvrave is Code Geass with a Gundam Seed setting. Think of Code Geass from Suzaku's pov. Give Suzaku Geass and take away his military background. L Elf is Lelouch with military background but you don't get to see his great military tactics. That's basically it. yeup... 

Both anime are happening in the future where 2-3 countries have taken over the whole world and one small country is fighting them. Both are mecha anime and both protagonists have super powers that are similar one can command people and others can take over people's bodies. Also both are great anime. 

The whole "rebellion against ruling government thing" is there. Mecs are also there. Battle strategies and badass characters are VERY there. Also emotional turmoil and "as;kdksj" feels are there. Just watch it, you'll like it. 

Probably the closest and similar anime. Involve characters that resemble both Lelouch and Suzaku though in a very different manner. The same goes with the supernatural powers. Both anime share the good aspects of the thriller and mecha (Valvrave and Knightmare) genres. Both have a military school setting and involve powerful indistinguishable countries. 

- The director of this anime is one of the producers of Code Geass (CG) - Studio Sunrise - Similar Mech designs - Supernatural element - Set in a school/battlefield setting 

Valvrave takes elements from Code Geass (character, story, small powers vs large powers etc) and plays them out in a different way. 

Both involve mecha and has a plot where they want to become an independent nation also has a genius that leads them. 

The special power on Valvrave seem like a Geass and the circumstances lead them to change the fate of their countries. Both have a calculative strategist. 

- both main characters are geniuses in making battle strategy - rebellion/revolution - mecha/action and some sort of supernatural power  

similarities -have mechs -tactican characters. -main characters don't fight just for their own interests differences -valvrave has vampires and is mainly in space while code geass is just on earth -in valvrave the mc and the strategist aren't one person. 

plot wise its pretty much the same... even the mecha aspect... the characters are nicely done and if you like tactical battles you'd like this anime. give it a shot! 

Both are mecha anime. and in both anime the main character gets strange power and try to bring peace by using it..  

Both are Mecha shows about a guy who has a secret power. The difference is that, while both are ridiculously stupid and full of asspulls, Code Geass tries to hide it with incredibly contrived internal monologues, whereas Valvrave the Liberator fully embraces it's stupidity, reveling in it instead. 

Both MCs have unique powers they're using for protecting the people they hold dear. We have a school-life setting, mecha battles and military/politics themes as well. The relation between L-elf and Haruto is rather similar to that between Suzaku and Lelouch. There's some romance too involving the MCs. 

These are both great mecha animes that i enjoyed. They both focus on good mecha fights and great character development with similar characteristics shared between characters.  

Both anime are mecha wars in witch most of MCs are from highscholl, both anime are showing perspective of both sides, in both anime one side has far stronger military power, both Anime are happening in a far future, both anime concentrate a lot on military tactics in battles, both anime have drama in it too, they give you a very similar feelings while watching them and they have many other smaller similarities. 

The genres are similar with school and mecha. The characters are also really alike, with the protagonist 'saving the day' with his grey haired enemy. 

Pretty similar, but the students in Aldnoah are trained for the mech fights while in Valvrave, it was pretty unexpected. The princess in Valvrave does not have a main role and she is only in a few of the episodes. Plus, there is some vampire stuff in Valvrave, but Martian stuff in Aldnoah. The two main character personalities are flipped, but they have the same roles Both have a love interest in the princess and betrayed their side (the antagonist side): L-Elf--> Slaine Both are pretty normal main characters (not counting Haruto's situation) who have a talent with piloting the mechs: Haruto --> Inaho Personality Wise Pretty emotionless and very smart and strategic: L-Elf--> Inaho Show quite a bit more emotions, not quite as cunning, but determined main heroes: Haruto --> Slaine read more 

Both Mecha shows about an Outer Space Empire/Federation trying to take over parts of the Earth. (JIOR as in Kakumeiki Valvrave, a neutral and republic state based in space.) Both the antagonists, L-Elf Karlstein(Kakumeiki Valvrave) and Slaine Troyard(Aldnoah.Zero) share some similar resemblances. Both are smart, elegant and cool-headed. The only dissimilarity in both is that the protagonist and antagonist from Kakumeiki Valvrave get along as buddies as the show progresses, which is the opposite in Aldnoah.Zero. P.S. Please take note that this recommendation is valid to the 2nd seasons of Kakumeiki Valvrave and Aldnoah.Zero respectively as well.  

These are both mecha and there are some space battles in both shows. Mechas in both shows have some kind of supernatural looking tech. Both of these shows end first season on cliffhanger. They show promise that's mostly wasted and ruined by bad writing. There is clever/powerful character in both shows, although Valvrave's character acts like human at some points while A.Z's is more like emotionless overpowered husk. 

Showing mecha with both shounen as the main cast. Fight over the great powers of "aldnoah" and "runes" to control mecha robots. Military space battles where to defend the life of the earth.  

Beautiful artstyles The main heros look similar (though the conflict is not that similar and the characters are, other than looking similar, pretty different in these anime) Both are mecha anime Both of them are pretty sad and dramatic Setting in space, fractions that fight each other Protagonists are the same age Awesome fights  

Same plot  

Both shows have two big forces fighing each other with big mecha robots. The story is somewhat similar and if you liked one of those, you will probably like the other. 

Both are Mecha, Super Power, Sci-fi, Romance shows. The story is something like this. The male lead is weak in terms of power in the beginning, but very soon receives a mysterious power that allows them to fight for their beliefs and make an impact in the results. The way the story progresses and ends also bear semblance. Well, these are nothing to be surprised about. After all, the same person wrote the story for Kakumeiki Valvrave and Guilty Crown (also the writer for Code Geass). 

Same kind of school government setting and both transmit the same feel with a hidden major plot behind the scenes 

They are similar how a person with no military experience, and more or a less a pacifist, ends up leading an entire organization against a major group or entity. They both come into power by accidentally finding something they weren't supposed to. Here it's a robot, and in Guilty Crown its a genetic sample. Both have to deal with teh lost of loved ones and the quarreling within their own ranks, without really understanding the power they have.  

Ouma Shu = Tokishima Haruto Tsutsugami Gai = L Elf Yuzuriha Inori = Pino Both about how some noob gets special ability Similar Mecha designs Both high budget Gai guides Shu because he dreams of the void genome's power L Elf guides Haruto because he wants the Valvrave's power 

Their genre is completely the same. As a school faces terrible problems, the main character will rise to protect it and the people who are important to him. It also pulls in that supernatural powers that the protagonist will gain, but will also struggle to control it. Anybody who enjoys A slice of life and some Sci-fi mixed in it should definitely watch one of them - or rather both!  

Main characters in these shows are kinda similar. They both have mechas although Valvrave is much more focused on them where they don't play huge role in GC. Both shows start with interesting premise, although they end up mostly wasted. 

Same studio (Sunrise) Both feature two nations with high spec mech embroiled in a war against each other with one side featuring top secret military designs. 

Gives a very similar feel when watching. Both anime have two seasons(or will have) and is of the meccha theme. Both anime is equipped with two male protagonist with some possible fan service for girls (depends on your interpretation). Both would like to express large themes and fails. Character design is also very similar, with a hot blooded male protagonist 1 and a silent/intelligent soldier male protagonist 2  

Tokishima Haruto = Watase Aoba L Elf = Dio Same Studio Similar Mecha Both have 2 main nations at war Both have main protagonist pulled out of school life and put in war 

At all,this works are very similar,because have a plot with battle mechas and full of mistery around the main characters; the trace lines are it's almost the same,and the reason is because the both have the same studio, Sunrise,but a like more Valvrave as came before and i think it's a better worth worked; the principal characters are so close to be indenticals, Dio is resembling L-Elf,as Aoba like Haruto; the sound tracks are so near to be identicals too;The only diference is the central theme,since Valvrave is turn around about aliens and Buddy Complex is about a travel in the time through;In the end, as much Buddy Complex and Kakumeiki Valvrave are too very good animes to watching and join it. read more 

#1 Both are mecha, action & space genred anime. #2 Both have extremely similar male main characters, both appearance and backgrounds. #3 Both have a female main character with similar appearance. #4 Both have resembling uniforms. #5 Both series share the same producer Sunrise. #6 Both share a similar character design. #7 Both have a sequel and summary.  

these are literally the same show. nearly identical chara designs, same archetypes and dynamics, pretty much the same plot with obligatory charface, white base's conceptual clone, newtypes and more, because we all know sunrise been recycling the same concepts in their mecha since 1987 lol  

Kakumeiki Valvrave or valvrave liberator contains same action like gundam seed. The MC is similar. Both of them is T.M revolution opening All i can say is Kakumeiki Valvrave is a 2nd generation of gundam seed.  

Both are space operas featuring giant mechas. Like in Gundam Seed, an invasion takes place in the first episode of Valvrave, forcing the protagonist to pilot an overpowered mecha to fight off his enemies. 

In technical terms, both series are handled by Sunrise. But in a more general sense, Mobile Suit Gundam Seed and Kakumeiki Valvrave (Valvrave the Liberator) both involves a war between two sides that tries to gain dominance over one and the other. Among that war, there are characters who gets involved in particular a young man who is still in education. They discover a mecha and uses it to save those they care about. In fact, both series presents mecha action among the nations as an ultimate weapon to gain dominance. It strikes fear and often results in devastating results when employed in the line of duty - both physically and psychologically. There is plenty of action, drama, some comedy, and bits of romance involved. read more 

Just like in the first episode of Gundam Seed, an enemy invasion takes place in the first episode of Valvrave. In both shows, the main focus is on teenage characters and their involvement in political and military struggles between different fractions. First Opening Themes in both shows sung by T.M. Revolution. 

Both of these are mecha and military sci-fi anime by Sunrise, discussing politics, friendship, romance and discrimination. In Gundam SEED, the neutral nation of ORB is caught in a war between the Earth Alliance and ZAFT. Their space colony of Heliopolis is attacked by ZAFT to steal the Gundams they've been illegally building for the Earth Alliance, all except for the Strike, which is stumbled upon by protagonist Kira Yamato. In Valvrave, the neutral nation of JIOR is caught in a way between ARUS and Dorssia. Their Dyson Sphere is attacked by Dorssia who unsuccessfully attempt to steal the titular Valvraves that JIOR has been secretly building to defend themselves. Protagonist Haruto use the Valvrave I to avenge/defend his classmates. Both series feature genetically engineered humans with special abilities and both protagonists are among these groups (Coordinators in Gundam SEED and Kamitsuki in Valvave), characters that are members of these groups repeatedly have to deal with natural humans calling them "monsters".  read more 

if you like gundam SEED, you’ll surely like kakumeiki valvrave 

Both Mecha so they both have an interesting plot but not that great. Both have intense fighting scenes. Both have a corny love story. 

a sentai team made of special high school students who pilot mechas to fight against an enemy in which survival depends on their defeat; also the main characters both have berserk triggers that are caused by their mechas 

both of these are deal with amazing mecha fights, and both of them talked about the children who selected to ride the amazing robots... you'll love it after watching it 

Politics, teamwork, domination, and morale, all this where two nations are in a space war zone, for political reasons, or based on their objectives. The story follows several high school students who are caught up in a situation where the other nation wants to dominate and take over their planet. The high school students then counterattack the hostile nation, with their special unique powers and protecting their friends and the planet. Militarism is the central plot theme in here with the use of Mecha as their fighting combatants. Majestic Prince, is more of a space battle plot, lighthearted, and fighting these aliens. Valvrave is a much darker tone, fighting humans vs humans, a school/space battle plot, and uses Valvraves to fight back. read more 

The plot and mecha are very similar. They are both very similar animes and watching one would remind you of the other. Valvrave as a series is 9.5/10 whilst Majestic Prince would be an 8.5/10. Valvrave is much deeper and more OP whilst Majestic Prince is more childish relating to Captain Earth. IF you are a mecha fan, these two series are a must watch 

Both anime shows have mecha and romance. The main character attracts a love-triangle. While the shows have very different approaches and plot-telling, if you like the romance + mecha genre, you will want to check out this anime. 

Both anime are mecha and revolves around teenagers who fight against an enemy. They both also have romance with love triangles and great art. 

These two Anime almost has the same plot. First, Both MC are normal people until the main heroine got into trouble. Second, Both have 2 sides fight each other in war. And lastly, Both have 2 heroines, one is being protected by the MC, one is in love with the MC while fighting alongside him. and also great artwork for the characters and robots almost similar. 

Same shock value mech drama, but at least Valvrave had more budget. Even the opening songs managed to add TM Revolution on top of Nana Mizuki. 

Both have previously civilian characters who are suddenly thrown into war. The plots are well written and deep with many mysteries to be revealed. Both titles gained a lot of attention (negative) for having shocking elements and plot developments. They are exciting, definitely very dramatic (some say over the top) and borderline parody. For this they have been called "train wrecks" and so bad it's good. However I like both of these shows very much and I see the aforementioned qualities as positive aspects that make the stories that much more interesting and engaging. Oh yeah, both are mecha  

They're both original anime by Sunrise. Both have a rather ridiculous but well-written story. Cross Ange has more of a focus on character development while Valvrave focusses more on action. 

In both series, there is the usage of mecha featuring action, drama, and comedy. These robots are used for military warfare commanded and controlled by those with experience in order to gain dominance in combat. Both series' main male protagonist have similar age range and a determination to accomplish their goals. There is also a distinctive OST in both series. The antagonists are also ruthless and kills without seemingly any remorse that puts the main protagonists at the edge of their lives. 

Both are mech series with a small armed faction against multiple large nations, 2 in the case of Valvrave and 3 for Gundam 00. Also both have great visuals and soundtrack, and are animated by the same studio. 

Both are Sunrise mecha anime centered about a school of teenagers in space who must use their spaceship and mecha to fend off constant attackers while coping with the social and emotional problems of growing up. 

A bunch of kids attending a space academy are involved in an accident and get stranded on a space vessel with no adults. However, they do a good job though at developing the story by showing all the ordeals and troubles that the kids go up against and more importantly how they affect each character's state of mind individually. The show features several space combat scenes altho the focus of the story is around the struggle of young students trying to grasp their future.  

Both are great action mecha series who started airing in spring 2013 and provide great mecha battles and a little romance in between. The only big difference in the animes is that Valvrave starts with a boy who is used to a peaceful live and has to adapt to war while Gargantia starts with a boy who is more like a programmed soldier then a human. If u like a slower pace series thats more story driven i would go for Gargantia and for a good fast pace action series i would go for Valvrave although this is just my opinion.  

A boy from a military life style crash lands on earth where everyone is peaceful and killing anyone is absolutely forbidden. He must come to learn what it means to be peaceful, and lose his sense of war. Kind of like L-elf. He also has a boss robot like Valrave.  

Needless to say eery Mecha are very similar and this one is no exception. Both series are Mecha/Space where the MC are your typical highschool boy but at the end they end up piloting a Mecha and starts to protect everyone. The beginning in both series are very similar to each other where the setting are both human made city in space, and MC in both series have 2 close female friend that cares about him though the entire series. 

Mecha action series that features gorgeous animation of robots banging each other up in space. Both dabble with romance and school life. Macross Frontier is more music-oriented and Valvrave has more of a "surprise factor". *Valvrave includes both seasons of Kakumeiki Valvrave 

Watching Kakumeiki Valvrave reminded me of Starship Operators. Both have group of teens that become independent and involved in a war. 

The story of a group of children who decide to take up arms alone against a larger force, discovering that self governance isn't as easy as they thought it would be. A mix of social commentary, offbeat humor, and intense drama. 

Okouchi's back for another attempt at mecha at Sunrise, this time, they've given his divisive and controversial writing the blessing of their prestigious brand name. G-Witch shares its traits with plenty of his previous shows, but if I had to mention one, it would be Valvrave. Their shared premise is mecha harming pilots, not just enemies. With this horrific premise both shows, parallels to beings from folklore; Valvraves has vampires and G-Witch has witches. The plot involves a school of students facing the adult world at large, and Okouchi reuses the two-main-characters dynamic that Haruto and L-Elf have in Suletta and Miorine. Additionally, Suletta bears great physical resemblance and similar personality traits (e.g. anxiety) to the supporting character in Valvrave, Akira.  read more 

-both mecha -both kind of supernatural powers -one has vampires, the other has a rebirth thing 

Both series deals with mecha warfare with science fiction themes. The catch also involves a main male protagonist who gets caught up in an event that changes them forever. There is action and drama in both series that also takes place in a school setting. At various moments, there is hinted romance between the male protagonist and the main female protagonist. Of course, there's the essence of death involved that grants the MC mysterious powers that he has never began to imagine. The main male protagonist in both series also takes charge to fight in what they believe in as they become a pilot with mysterious mecha. read more 

Both have colourful robots that can travel to space! And (un)surprisingly, both involves destroying ships in space! And to top it off, the guys doing it shows no remorse!