Ookami to Koushinryou

Mahoutsukai no Yome addpermalink

I cant believe this hasn't been recommended yet. The fantasy genre, the feel, even the music are quite similar. Not to mention romance as a subplot in both.  

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Natsume Yuujinchou addpermalink

Both animes follow the relation between a human and a supernatural being.

They're also both soft paced and leave a good felling afterwards.

Both great to relax, smile and take a break from heavier animes. 

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Otome Youkai Zakuro addpermalink

Relationship between humans and fox-like spirits and the comedic moments the ensue. Both are heartfelt animes and both have action to keep the pace going as well as funny dialogue and good supporting characters. 

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Haibane Renmei addpermalink

They have a similar atmosphere.
Both feature a medieval-ish setting and are lightly supernatural.
They show traditions of different people. 

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Steins;Gate addpermalink

Ookami to Koushinryou (Spice and Wolf) and Steins;Gate are similar in being both serious and humorous at times followed by the growing bond of relationships and the troubling events that follow. 

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Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu addpermalink

While the overarching story, setting, genre and themes are quite different, the relationship and interaction between Haruhi and Kyon is very similar to that of Horo and Lawrence from Spice and Wolf. If you liked the character traits of the male and female lead of Haruhi, Spice and Wolf would be very enjoyable. (And even if you didn't, watch Spice and Wolf nonethelss since it's a fantastic show and needs more popularity.) 

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It might seem like I am recommending based on facts, both have bossy god girls doing things however they want with no real consequences but apart from that and the fact that both are excellent series they don't really have a lot in common. The dialogue is what keeps Spice & Wolf going, the back and forth between the protagonists is incredibly thought out and funny. The plot is also pretty cool since it features economics and not the usual saving the world or killing some bad guy or whatever so besides the fact that there is a wolf demi god girl in it Spice & Wolf is fairly realistic. The reason I'm recommending this to fans of Suzumiya Haruhi is that while it is completely different both in setting and in interactions between characters it is similar in the way you enjoy it. That probably doesn't make sense to most of you so I will try to rephrase: The things that are enjoyable about both series are enjoyable in the same way. So people who enjoy one series will probably enjoy the other one to since they have an affinity to that sort of enjoyment.

Anyways both are excellent series I'd recommend to anyone so I guess there isn't any point in trying to link them together. read more 

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If you like waiting for a 3rd season of an amazing anime, YOU'LL LOVE THIS ANIME!!! There are also gods, snarky (somewhat analytical) main male protagonists, somewhat tsundere main female characters, with really great chemistry, AND THEY'RE BOTH ADAPTED FROM LIGHT NOVELS!!!!!! (On a side note, both anime adapt half to less than half of their soure material sooooooo...) Am I taking this seriously? Do they really have ANYTHING in common? Well, I'll leave you to decide that, but they are both great series go watch them. :) 

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Toradora! addpermalink

The relationship between the two main characters is similar. Both Holo and Taiga are unique tsundere-like characters that have a goal they want to accomplish(Holo returning to the North, Taiga getting Kitamura to like her) and relies on the male character(Lawerence in Spice and Wolf, Ryujii in Toradora) to get them there.

In the beginning,their relationship begins on a rocky start, but as they face different challenges together and get to know each other, they start to depend on each other more and develop a close bond.

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Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch addpermalink

An intelligent man (Lelouch for Code: Geass, and Lawrence for Spice and Wolf) meets an extraordinary woman (C.C. for the former, and Holo for the latter). Together they venture for their goals. If you like main characters that think of elaborate, well-though out plans, these anime are worth a watch. Although Spice and Wolf is leaning towards Romance. 

The main plot may differ by a lot, but the idea is somewhat similar if you look at it. Also, both Male MC's are voiced by the same VA, which makes it that much awesome.  

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Utawarerumono addpermalink

Both are heartwarming shows with supernatural elements that take place in a sort of medieval/feudal setting. The difference is that Utawarerumono has a lot of action, while Spice and Wolf is more about economics. 

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Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen addpermalink

Right away I got the vibe of Spice and Wolf from this anime. Spice and Wolf seems to have the setting of a pioneering type, taking place before modern technology. 

In both anime, there is a small village to start out, and with the same direction they head to a capital city to do some trade or work. From the very start there is work and the world has its own currency system in which the characters are working to gain.

From this work system, there is something beyond the little villages and the characters will see something more.

Not only that, but the main characters find a mysterious character from the start, and they take in these mysterious characters and look after them as a companion, almost like a pet.

There's a bit of a reversal with the character roles between Spice and Wolf and Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen. 

Spice and Wolf the main character is human and finds a half human/half wolf girl. Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen it's a girl who looks half human/half wolf or some other creature and she finds a human boy.

Although the roles are reversed, the basic concept is there. Each character learns something new about one another. They are both linked together by working to survive day by day and gain some extra earnings to make a better living. Then the story branches out to something greater above their daily life and the everyday work they have to do.  read more

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InuYasha addpermalink

Holo has a very similar character to inuyasha because of the stuborness she has and because of the character herself. 
and reccomend the tv show to anyone who likes romance and a slight bit of politics
 

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Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis addpermalink

  Tricky, tough men meets mysterious supernatural woman in some unusual circumstances - their travel to the far north country begins - dangerous adventure ensues! 
  Although Bahamut pace is far more dynamic and fantasy-filled, and character cast is far wider and freaky, than calm and realistic Wolf and Spice, the main feeling about Favaro and Amira very similar to Lawrence and Horo - in the way of relationship development and collaboration in solving troubles: by magic and fist in SnB, and with paper and money in WaS - but both with high amount of mind work. 
  So, if you ever want to see another fantasy-based road movie after WaS, this is made for you! read more 

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Sola addpermalink

Matsuri and Horo share the same playful yet mysterious attitude. The plots both involve a relationship between a supernatural being and a human. Sola's Nakahara Mai (Aono) also appears as a supporting character in Spice and Wolf. 

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Eikoku Koi Monogatari Emma addpermalink

although not really similar in the plot, both titles revolve around romance between two people from entirely different worlds. both series have hardly any fanservice and a similar feel to them. 

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Junketsu no Maria addpermalink

These two are rather misleading, to begin with. FAR more so in the case of Maria since the females dress like strippers (fits the 'heretic witches' angle + a succubus, but still...) and a great deal of emphasis is placed on the heroine's virginity; often comically so. In the case of Spice & Wolf, it was just the heroine - Howo - being naked when she was introduced that set off early furry alarms... before she proceeded to put on and not remove clothes. 

They do what few to no other anime do: introduce a fantasy (animal 'Gods' in S&W; witches in Maria) element, then ground it in HEAVY medieval realism. Both are built around a human-supernatural romance, and that is then paired with the sinister/manipulative nature of religion during those times. The true power was the Catholic Church, and they crushed all opposing beliefs. The fact that the the respective heroines are regarded as heretics results in a head-on collision between anime fantasy and brutal realism.

Spice & Wolf dealt with economics, where as Maria involved war, but the benevolent facade and sinister underbelly of religion is undeniably prevalent in both. More so in Maria since a surprisingly gripping drama involving manipulating the titular heroine in the war between England and France and then brain washing the locals in an attempt to burn her at the stake played out. And, unlike in S&W (no war scenes), the brutal realities of war were not shied away from. Limb removal, rape, mercenary pillaging, etc. Every attempt was made to highlight that Maria's naive idealism involving her preventing battles only resulted in more death and more resources being used, in the long-term. That sort of grim human ugliness is usually avoided in anime. As is anything serious to do with religion.  read more 

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Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki addpermalink

Wolf Children is the Spice & Wolf anime continuaton/epilogue/whatever we're never gonna get. As soon as I read the description, I KNEW: Madhouse had come to the rescue of Howo. Furries across the globe can now die happy, along with me... even though I'm not into animals; Howo aside.

Without spoiling too much, let's just say Wolf Children goes in the general direction S&W EVENTUALLY does. Yes. The genders are reversed (DO NOT WANT MALE HOWO--NO!) from S&W's pairing but that matters not when the movie is about half wolf, half human children coming to terms with life. (What more could you ask for from an unofficial S&W movie, really?...well, maybe Lawrence and Howo getting it on, BUT THINK OF THE CHILDREN!)

And S&W3 is the next film of the TGWLTT / Summer Wars guy? THREE IS A GOOD NUMBER--THE OMENS ARE GOOD! read more 

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Tayutama: Kiss on My Deity addpermalink

The theme of the incarnation of a goddess plays the lead heroine in both of these two anime(s). Although both stories take place in different settings, there are similarities involving the interactions between the main protagonist and heroine involving comedy, drama, and later romance. Both series also contain fantasy themes. 

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Chobits addpermalink

There are a lot of differences between these two anime, the time, the feel, etc. but the characters relationships are similar in the romantic sense. Its a completely different story entirely, but if you liked the romantic comedy in Spice and Wolf, then Chobits is something you may want to consider watching. 

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Higashi no Eden addpermalink

So there's this guy and his ladyfriend, and one of them is naked when the other finds them, and then there's a dozen or so episodes of them going around discussing stuff like the economy, laws, etc, and both are a lot better than this description makes them out to be. 

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Aa! Megami-sama! (TV) addpermalink

Both animes involve people from separate worlds how fall in love with each other.  They face trials that can either strengthen their relationship or break it apart. 

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Wagaya no Oinari-sama. addpermalink

the main characters in both shows are wolf gods/godesses and they somehow have a pretty similar attitude. 

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Anime: Escha & Logy no Atelier: Tasogare no Sora no Renkinjutsushi

Escha & Logy no Atelier: Tasogare no Sora no Renkinjutsushi addpermalink

They may not always share the familiarity with economics but both these shows take place in a fantasy setting. And from that setting will be mysteries and discoveries to be unraveled. The two main protagonists shares an unusual yet close relationship with one another. In their world, they discover many innovations and crosses paths with others through a type of journey. There are some animal symbolism and motifs throughout both series although Escha & Logy plays it mostly off as comedy. Spice and Wolf on the other hand has additional elements of romance. I recommend both fantasy series for those who are interested in a exploration and creative thought. read more 

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