Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata

Both center around a group of high school students getting together to make a game. 

Otaku protagonist wants to create game so they recruit people from their school (mostly girls).  

Both anime are similar to eachother in terms of making an bishoujo game. They each have an otaku (the guy in Saekano and the girl in Shoujo-tachi) recruiting other high school students to make the game together. The characters from both shows also share similar personalities. If you liked Saekano, there's a chance you might like Shoujo-tachi as well. 

Girls Beyond the Wasteland (Shoujo-tachi wa Kouya wo Mezasu) and Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend (Saenai Heorine no Sodatekata) are very similar anime, sharing the goal of completing a game, while recruiting members and forming relationships. Both Saekano and Shoujo-tachi are centralized around the process of creating Japanese Bishōjo games, giving you insight on the development, with interesting characters and an engaging plot. Characters are VERY similar, regarding development, appearance, interest, and personality. I would recommend Saekano to anybody who's watched Shoujo-Tachi, and vice-versa, because they're very similar shows without being an exact replica, while each character is refreshing and interesting despite their similarities. Given the chance, one can learn a lot about producing Japanese games through these shows. read more 

- Both has Tsundere's / Kuudere's/ Dandere's/ but don't have yandere's [ omg thank you creators ] -Both have similar game or anime creation theme.... -OP's are nice...no doubt (pop sucks) -SLOWPACED....ehhhh....like, for real, they're slow as snails... -Jokes/funny scenes in these two animes are hilarious AF.... - Harem..Harem...Harem... + generic romcom character designs & personalities...  

In Saekano, the protagonist got an idea to create a game after meeting the "heroine" IRL, he patterned the game heroine to her. In Shoujo-tachi, Sayuki asks Buntarou to be the writer. In some sense, Buntarou is same as the main char in Saekano being a writer. 

Both anime about high school students making a dating sim game. 

I was basically similar in plot settings and role of characters, except in one was a complete reversal of the other, where the guy gets drafted into the girl's money making enterprise, where the other one was the usual guy leading them girls into his money making ventures. 

Similar story and character. 

Both shows have basically one main goal: making game software of some sort. Some of the main characters are both shows are into otaku culture, while others are not and are simply along for the ride. Many of the main characters also share very similar personalities; for example, in both shows, there is a main character who is cold and says only what is on her mind when necessary. The premise is also very similar, with both shows centering around a group of high school students. 

Let's See, A wimpy stereotypical protagonist assembles a motley crew of geniuses, who have quite some bolts loose from their minds. Sounds familiar right? Congrats, you just found a Doppelganger. --> Protagonist's dream to make a game. --> Often berated for not contributing enough. --> MCs even have the same voice actor (Is this co-incidence or what? Yoshitsugu, you sly bastard) and quite frequent outbursts of embarrassment, when a character makes double meanings. --> Assembles a crew out of his associates in the same school as him, who are directly related to him in one way or the other. --> Atleast two girls are competing over the protagonist --> A lot of depth is shown to the process of game-building/anime-making. --> All the group members in the group are excellent at either one field or another --> Main heroine is a Kuudere who has trouble showing her expressions. --> Complex Relationship issues within the group. --> A light-hearted comedy with an atmosphere of romance. Saekano has comparatively more fan-service while Sakurasou is more serious. If you like Sakurasou, don't hesitate to go for Saekano. You'll love it. read more 

Involves a game-making otaku hero and a deadpan heroine. The heroine is a quite a bit more unbelievable in Sakurasou, but the character development might be similar. 

Both male main characters are voiced by the same seiyuu's. Both characters are students aiming to create a video game. 

Similar history and characters. 

They are so great because they have high school life story with some love comedy on it. The main characters are similiar (airhead male character, tsundere, and super hot senpai). Their both stories are great and funny but i prefer sakurasou no pet kanojo because it made me cry. T.T 

Pretty similar characters. Matsuoka and Kayano voiced in both animes. Both kuudere heroines. Both MC does gaming project. 

This recommendation is reflective of the totality of Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata, including the first and second seasons and movie. Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo (Sakurasou) and Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata (Saekano) are very similar in some elements of their plot, the roles the characters play, and the general atmosphere. Each involve the MC attempting to fulfill their game design dreams. Though their passions are strong and indefatigable, their technical skillsets pale in comparison with the friends they meet along the way, who have their own talents and ambitions in life. In both Sakurasou and Saekano, the MC's persistence draws these talented friends into a ragtag circle of game development, and the two series dabble heavily in the game development process. Sakurasou's Mashiro and Saekano's Megumi—the lead female protagonists in their respective series—encounter the MCs Sorata and Tomoya by circumstance in the first episode and fill similar character roles, with Mashiro's demure and aloof attitude pairing well with Megumi's stoicism and seeming mediocrity. Both Mashiro and Megumi are unfamiliar with the world of Sorata and Tomoya. Both series populate their plots with a healthy blend of broader comedic and lighthearted moments and more somber, dramatic happenings. The atmosphere of Saekano and Sakurasou is mostly jovial, but that doesn't stop the two from diving into more emotional arcs (especially later in the series). Sakurasou is comparatively more serious in this respect. Though the MC's influences and characters are similar, the strength of Sakurasou and Saekano is achieved thematically and in similar ways. While the initial premise of the two series—Sakurasou's Sorata having to contend with a socially inept Mashiro and Saekano's Tomoya attempting to use the ordinary Megumi as the central heroine in his game—remains a driving force throughout their entire series, both Sakurasou and Saekano broaden from those premises quite quickly, and ultimately that premise simply becomes a vehicle for deeper character introspection. Saekano tends to stick to its game development plot roots, but elaborates on its premise with problems that arise when individuals have their own unique motivations, while Sakurasou tends to explore subplots not necessarily related to Sorata's caretaking of Mashiro, at least directly. Both series have external pressures that threaten the integrity of the central friend group. There's an obvious, gradual romantic undercurrent that persists in the two series (and often propel comedic misunderstandings), but the bulk of the thematic tension deals with the nature of friend groups (though Saekano wears its romantic harem component more obviously compared to Sakurasou's romance). The MC's quest to develop a game with talented friends provides a launching pad for both series to explore how their core cast of characters balance their own ambitions with the ambitions of others, and to explore how the attitudes of the characters change in reaction to roadblocks both in their own dreams and in the dreams of others. What does it mean to be friends? Character flaws that one may pick up on through mutual interactions early in the two series crescendo and threaten to destroy or reshape close bonds, forcing friends to reevaluate and overcome emotional challenges. With such sharp focus on the central cast of characters, what happens to one character essentially affects all of the other leads in the two series, providing opportunities for those characters to reflect on the meaning of the bonds with their friends in both platonic and romantic ways. - How much am I willing to sacrifice for the success of my friends? - Are my friends' problems also my own? - Am I sabotaging my own dreams to keep my friendships alive? - When does selflessness become ingratiation? - Is my own dignity in part the dignity of my closest friends? These are central questions that are not only explored with regard to the MC, but also with the other central characters too as they work to resolve their both their own unique issues and their friends' issues. While Mashiro is Sakurasou's "Pet na Kanojo" and Megumi is Saekano's "Saenai Heroine" (not spoilers - those are premises made clear in episode 1), there's a treasure trove of exploration for Sakurasou's Nanami, Ryuunosuke, Misaki, and Jin, and Saekano's Utaha and Eriri. These core characters will supply most of their series' serious moments along with the MC/female lead and have their own arcs, with additional supporting characters supplying a bit more levity throughout each series. TLDR: This recommendation is based primarily on similarities in atmosphere, premise, character development, plot structure, and themes. read more 

Both are about a group of students trying to create a game. Sorata and Tomoya are voiced by the same VA so their character have similar vibe. 

These animes are both about a guy without any particular talents, but they do both have a dream! Because of their strong desire to make that dream come true, they get the attention of some really talented people, and they all start forming a relationship with each other with the main protagonist in the middle of it all. But making a dream come true isn't necessarily an easy task, but the friendships formed along the way, is hopefully enough to make the dream come true in the end. 

If you like harem and rom-com series that each character fight to prove the strongest bond who has been made to MC. It is the one! 

Both shows revolve around otakus that that love to point out common tropes and cliches in anime and visual novels. 

Both shows revolve around otaku protagonists who are passionate for dating sims in particular, and contains a cast comprised of other girls. Both shows are very self-aware and manifests their parodical nature, almost as if they are subtly making fun of other anime in the industry. References to other anime can also be seen throughout.  

While both have different plots, the MC's personality are exactly the same. Saekano is about a student who wants to create a dating sim while Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai prefers a student who wants to get rid of spirits possessing students by making them fall in love and kiss them at the end to get rid of the spirit. (same way Date A Live works) The MC for both is a student who lives for dating sims day by day and has a long history of dating sims, to the point where both anime revolve around their obsession with it. 

Both feature an out of the closet otaku who find themselves in a harem romantic comedy with gaming themes. Both show's artistic approach is slightly different from the norm. Kami nomi with its pop out characters, and SaeKano with its colour contrast and attention to detail when it comes to female movement and gestures. 

They both involve dating sims and have charcaters reflecting them. 

-both mc are an otaku -both try to convince girls to reach their goal -harem? -dating -cute girls -flashbacks -all girls love the mc  

I found myself liking both anime for the same reasons: - MC's are otakus - both are (kind of) harems (Saekano has more ecchi though) - both are fully self-aware and poke fun at otaku culture and common tropes in the anime industry - lots of anime/light novel/dating sim references (similar comedic elements) - both crank up the drama a bit in later seasons Overall, if you liked the general feel and comedy of one anime, you are sure to enjoy the other. 

The parody of the harem genre and the meta commentary for these shows are almost identical. They both revolve around dating sims. The main characters have almost identical personalities. 

Both anime are harem, while go toubun focus more on the romance, Saekano focus more on the mc ambition. But i can assure if you like either of this anime, you will like the other one, this is because all of the heroine take a liking into the mc. It is just the mc itself didn't realize it. 

A two good harem romance comedy with likeble characters and a very good comedy 

Similarities: Harem, rom com Both MCs has a goal to achieve Characters with similar personalities 

Both anime are good harem romance comedy with likeble characters but Saenai has more good comedy  

If you're into Harem anime then these two are good choices because both animes have drama, comedy, and school. (But I don't think I count Saenai as a School anime because it doesn't include school activities like events and things.) 

Both have similar builds to present you the main topic: which girl will win the MC. If you don't like this kind of story, just don watch it, but as i watched a lot o shows to find the one that could make me feel as i felt watching 5-toubun no hanayome, for those who are hunting for these kind of content, Saekano is a great option.  

This is quite the same type of romance anime, same humor and good scenario 

The main character of the two animes are both otakus who attract the most beautiful girls in school. Best rom-coms ever. 

-Contrasting personalities with great chemistry that work together -Both are great diologue driven series -Decompositions of their genres (harem for Saekano and romantic comedies for Oregairu) -Main characters are unique for the genres they are in (Oregairu's pragmatic and socially suicidal protagonist, Hachiman and Saekano's deadpan heroine, Megumi) 

Romance and Comedy :D 

Very very similar in how it handles its romantic subtext. The characters are also quite similar especially when comparing the two dark haired girls.  

Really good high school harems with actually a good ending. Both shows cast are great as well as the characters. A must watch 

Both anime are pretty good, especially oregairu Both sum up the story Both have some pretty good endings Both have some heartbreak 

They have the same kind of meta humor 

Both have a "perfect" heroine who hides her otaku obsession. Both are harem/echi anime with references to other anime. 

Both are harem anime about otaku culture. If you like Oreimo, you would probably like Saekano. - Oreimo focuses more on comedy, Saekano focuses more on romance - Oreimo views the Otaku culture more from a consumer standpoint. Saekano more from a creator standpoint. 

- both have ambitions / goals to make something - both also have a romantic groove - and perhaps the last major character has the same harem characteristic in which his life is surrounded by a lot Story 9/10 Art Project 8/10 

Similiar plot on developing a visual novel, characters are a bit different, but setting is similiar. Saekano is a great anime, one of my personal favorites. One of the first animes that touched my heart. 

In the two series the protagonist have the same goal, and they are surrounded by stupid girls as in a harem. Same setting and atmosphere! 

Comedy, romance and harem. Both Anime share the same genre, except SaeKano has more Ecchi scenes. Both Protagonist have 4 girls who are dere for him. SaeKano is about a passionate otaku, where Nisekoi is a highschool romcom. Both really enjoyable, funny, and even sometimes dramatic masterpieces, which can be rewatched many times. 

Both are Harem Both MC are Intelligent but yet unaware of the fact that they are crush of the girls Both have quite similar school environment There is no progression of any of their feelings even in the end 

Both main character got targeted my 4 girls, it has the same vibe, same comedy. 

both have same otaku type male protagonist who's caring to some extent with a harem setting and of course that touch of romance and comedy with 4 other beauties. if you like "inou battle" then you are surely gonna Love "Saenai Heroine"  

For the most part the two share the same genre, where it is 1 guy who is loco and 4 girls who were simply bearing the guy, cu'z of his obnoxious antics. When it come to the characteristics of the character one would notice the same resemblance however only the plot is different, since Inou Battle relies heavily on random scenarios, while Saenai Heroine has a specific direction.  

Inou-Battle and Saekano have very similar character set ups. Both center around 1 male lead with four female leads (i.e. a harem). Furthermore, in both anime, there are a series of episodes that are centered around just one of the female leads. These episodes usually further clarify the relationship among the female lead and the other main characters. The two anime also share a similar premise - that is, a high school setting. Both also touch upon a romantic theme and are humorous in their own unique way.  

Bakuman, this is very first and only anime that came to my mind after completing watching Saenai~. Both have "slightly" different genres associated with, however each is about creating one particular thing(of many) that connects otaku's or casual people. Each of us in order to achieve dream(s) needs a lot of improvement. So do MCs in these series. Saenai~ & Bakuman reflect that part of industry that is unknown to - I dare to say - all of us(ok most) who watches / reads any form of animation. Whilst Saenai~ seems less realistic and shows one of the most important things creator(s) face(s) during their work in funny with less drama and serious elements, then Bakuman gives you a closer/deeper look into this. Stories that come along with main plot(this "thing" development) in both animes, don't slow down the pace. Along with these two animes I highly recommend Shirobako you to watch. After that you will have major grasp of situation about creating "those" things from all points of view even if it might be simplified in order to show real life in animes(I believe 90% of those situations in these 3 titles are true and worth knowing). read more 

I feel that it is similar in the sense that both of the people in these are trying to create something and have a motive for it. In Bakuman they are concentrated on making manga and fulfilling the dream that Mashiros uncle had. In Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata, they concentrate on making a game. I feel they are both very similar. 

Both have romance and have to do with writing stories.  

Similar stories in the sense that both are about a group of friends trying to create a video game. If you are looking for a comic school/college romance you should give it a try.  

Putting aside the time travel element, both anime are similar in terms of: > both feature students as the main characters > both show the reality of the Japanese entertainment industry > both feature characters who are working hard to make it big in the game development industry 

Bith shows are about making games. Newgame: focuses on on the art of the game and overall making of a game in general. w/ brief periods of friendship and comedy w/ no romance. The 2nd season also adds in a focus of art and coding as well. Plus there's a bigger focus on the game making then there is in Saenai. Saenei: focuses on teh art and story of a game w/ long periods of romance. 

Though New Game! does not focus on any romantic relationship compared to Saekano, the main cast in each of the two series are video game developers and go through the enjoyment and struggles of character design and software coding. As a side, the two series have some extra comedic scenes and may go off the main story every now and then. Another thing, the main cast of Saekano are all high school students, while those in New Game! range from high school graduates to professionals. So expect an office workplace (formal) in New Game!, compared to an informal environment like the school or the main character's house in Saekano. Saekano also adds a lot more drama due to relationships, which heavily influences the story especially later on in the 2nd season. New Game! has a bit of drama surrounding game developing, but not exactly comparable to the former. As an addition, both series have the same music composer who does a fantastic job in setting a mood and adding in any special touches the visuals would not often create. read more 

both of them are creating an animation,, and the main protagonist also have a same voice... 

They're both very similar. Main character is a male who is surrounded by females. Their main objectives revolve around mangas. Saenai is mostly drama while Mangaka-san is mostly comedy 

Both Saekano and Oresuki are romantic comedy harem anime with MC not confident enough to embrace the feeling of being loved by someone.. the thing is Oresuki shows you the lack of harem world in a realistic way and gives some plot twist that makes it more surprising to watch. and Saekano gives us the twist to accept the heroine who always be there for you. 

Both are about games (making them) . This is is the only similarity. Both have different approach and genre.  

Both are you're typical Otaku romance story main differences are: Saekano: -MC is a Huge Otaku -animes about making visual novels My Dress-Up Darling: -MC isn't an Otaku, makes dolls -animes about cosplay 

Both Protags are Hardcore Otaku's with Creativity Oozing out of there bodies. they both feature Aspects of meta-Humor great openings and Endings as well both take place in what is similar to an after school club 

These shows are similar because they both start off with something that would attract a larger audience, then end with a bittersweet note. The filler episodes that they have actually contribute to the plot and make the impact larger when you watch it. Both talk about romance and the main character coming to understand what it truly means to do so. 

Each is filled with witty quips between characters, breaking the fourth wall, and female characters who have an unhealthy love for the main character. Characters are constantly sexualized through dialogue and/or visually. Character tropes are heavily played into for comedic effect. The Monogatari series certainly requires more thought and attention, but both do a great job at presenting interesting problems for interpersonal relationships. 

Anime where a gentle, proactive protagonist is surrounded by a couple or more beautiful girls. Actually, the similarity goes quite beyond that. Both White Album 2 and Saekano are written by the same person, Maruto. In Saekano, there are numerous references, both in dialogue and in how the plot progresses, to White Album 2. The references may be even more profound if you have played WA2 visual novel. Written by the same person, the heroines also share a lot of personalities, in a subtle way. I am not saying that the heroines come out of the same mold, but careful audiences may observe much similarity in how heroines behave across the two series.  read more 

Saekano and one of the arcs in NHK ni Youkoso are about developing a dating sim to sell at Comiket, with otaku characters that have to deal with their own personal problems. 

Similar vibes, similar atmosphere and similar theme. Also similar sentimental feeling I felt after finishing both of the anime.