Koi wa Ameagari no You ni

Both anime involve a love that goes against societal norms, and prominently features rain and weather as a visual metaphor for the characters' emotional states. They also take a more serious or melancholy approach. 

This recommendation is a no-brainer. However, despite the 12 eps that were dedicated to After the Rain, I found that Garden or Words did a far superior (and realistic) job of handling the romantic undertones between a school student and an adult, a relationship that is undoubtedly looked down up by society and even the characters involved in both these shows. 

I liked the way these two handled an age-gap romance. Rain is also mentioned a lot in both, and they have appealing visuals. 

Both look at age gap relationships, but in a way that seems mature. They definitely give off a similar mystifying feeling, as well as youthful nostalgia. Kotonoha no Niwa is leaps better, but KoiAme can make you feel good things. The age gap is approached well in both, and isn't creepy or uncomfortable. The themes are also similar in exploring and finding careers and paths that fulfill the characters. I have a few qualms with KoiAme, mainly with the way that they achieve the path for our female minor MC, but is still treated with a relative amount of respect. 

Rain and love about two people having an age gap. Them meeting and being friends in spite of rain, and then them having to form a romantic relationship despite their age. The setting is significantly similar so expect to feel the same vibes. If you have already watched either one, then I am sure you will like the latter too.  

I already saw some refs for this but wtvr, maybe my input vs there’s is slightly different. Both are about the relationship between a high school student who is an avid worker and doesn’t care much about school, and their relationship with an adult.... What makes them even more similar is the aspect of rain: in both films, rain is what connects the characters. the type of relationship with the teenager and adult is slightly different in both, but one of the factors for that may be the length of each anime. GoW is 45 mins long vs AtR being 22 episodes. the relationships develop differently .. damn i be sounding philosophical af. Garden of words is a movie of sort, so they need to cram everything in their. if they had some sort of time skip at the end that would’ve been nice. HOWEVER, Garden of words did a better job of showing a more realistic version of a relationship of this sort. hope this helps have a great day; stay safe, stay healthy  read more 

Both are too pretty and silent. Same age problem between characters. Both are based on rain. 

Both "The Garden of Words" and "After the Rain" explore the themes of emotional connections and the courage to pursue forbidden love. While "The Garden of Words" focuses on the blossoming bond between two individuals finding solace in each other's presence, "After the Rain" delves into the complexities of age-gap relationships and the societal expectations that surround them. With their stunning visuals, nuanced characters, and heartfelt storytelling, these anime series offer thought-provoking narratives that explore the depths of human emotions and the resilience of the human spirit when it comes to matters of the heart. The Garden of Words: With breathtaking animation and a poignant exploration of loneliness, desire, and self-discovery, "The Garden of Words" offers a mesmerizing and introspective journey that will touch your heart. After the Rain: Despite societal judgments and the significant age gap, their connection grows deeper as they spend time together. Through tender moments and genuine acts of kindness, "After the Rain" explores the boundaries of love, capturing the essence of longing, self-acceptance, and the beauty found in unexpected connections. read more 

Both series narrate the encounter of a young girl and an adult, where some hints of romance can be seen. 

The shows are similar in the aspect of a teenager trying to get close to an adult. There is more focus on the characters for both anime but After the Rain is more of a character-driven story than a romance one. I would definitely recommend giving After the Rain a chance.  

Similarities:Both main male protagonists are adults Both female protagonists are both charming Both females are in highschool Differences: are after the rain male mc is a 45 year old 45 year old has a son Main girl doesn't live with the mc Main girl is more mature  

Both involving love, and age difference. Also, both really wholesome sometimes. 

Romantic series about an adult man meeting a high school girl. What happens next is completely out of the loop as they don't know if the relationship they have is as friends or as lovers. What to know what happens next? Then why don't you head out and see for yourself! 

Both shows are about a teenage girl falling for a guy that is older. The age gap in koi wa ameagari no you ni is bigger but in both shows the older guy draws a clear line between what is appropriate and what is not with the younger girl. The male leads in both shows are really just nice normal guys and the girls are both very charming. 

The same plot where it has that older guy to younger girl kind of relationship, except in Koi Wa the guy was just way too old for the girl.  

Yesterday and After the rain show a different perspective of the same topic: love with an age difference. After the rain has a lighter and more innocent perspective, while Yesterday is a bit more serious 

About a worker with love from the past, and a girl who wants to pursue her love towards the person who is much older than them. Other similarities are within the setting, gloomy atmosphere, and slow-paced story progression. One would like both if they are interested and want to be invested in those things mentioned. 

Both explores the dynamic of age gap relationship and intricacies around it. Also explores adulthood struggles and has a bittersweet sense of nostalgia. Both has good background art and animation, also the music is good, especially the ending songs from both shows. 

Both stories have a similar premise except it's the complete opposite where the teenager is crushing on the adult. However, After the Rain is more focused on character growth than romance. Not to mention Akira and Kondo are well-written characters. If you do enjoy Koi to Yobu or not, then give After the Rain a chance.  

Similarities: Both main male protagonists are adults Both female protagonists are both charming Both females are in Highschool. Differences: are after the rain male Mc is a 45 year old 45 year old has a son Main girl doesn't live with the Mc Main girl is more mature.  

Contains a romantic premise of a person hopelessly pursuing their loves towards a person who is much younger/older than them. Although the said premise is romantic, none about these two series feels erotic nor sensual as it mainly focuses on dramatic aspects (After the Rain) and comedic concepts (KoiKimo).  

what make it look similar is .... love between teenager and someone older than her BUT it wasn't about pedophile...Is just you know they both enjoy the loves  

Similarities: -Take place primarily in a restaurant -Have a young woman as a protagonist -Age gap romance -Focus on rebuilding the bond between the protagonist and another woman (Hope that makes sense?) -Divorced love interest (lol)  

Same premises, young girls having certain problems with their lives start to work in a restaurant, and falling in love with older gentlemen in their respective places. Ristorante has more unique characters, while Koi shines in it's depiction and artworks. 

young woman liking an older man 

Blend S and Koi wa Ameagari no You ni are both very similar, yet have a different approach to make it interesting enough to enjoy both. 

Did you watched "Blend S" and wished it was dramatic instead of being comedic while having a romantic premise? Well, "After the Rain" is what you are looking for! Other than that, the two have some similarities like the setting (eatery/restaurant/cafe setting) and concepts used, focusing its characters having to form a platonic bond between the cashier, cook, waiter, and the manager. 

Age gap romance anime well made. If you think Koi wa Ameagari is doing it well, then you'll sure think the same about Koi Kaze - and the same thing the other way around. Both deal with age gap love in a mature way, making sure to present the problems age gap couples may face without fetishizing or being silly about it. Koi Kaze deals with the theme in a more hardcore way, since there's not only the age gap taboo, but also incest. Both are very melancholic, but Koi wa Ameagari no you ni is lighter since there's a slight comedy in the middle of the rollercoaster drama.  read more 

Koi Kaze and After the Rain both deal with a relationship that can be seen as taboo. After the rain deals with a high school girl who falls in love with her noticeably older manager at work. Koi Kaze also deals with this age difference, but also adds a blood relationship between the couple to create drama. After the Rain focuses on the female protagonist, Tachibana, while Koi Kaze focuses on the male protagonist, Koshiro. While After the Rain is a more lighthearted and comfy show, Koi Kaze delves into the taboo aspects of the relationship and approaches a more realistic and dramatic take. 

Main characters are similar (in looks and both characters are 'distant' from other people). Both stories are about personal growth, friendship, and well depict having a big crush. Kimi ni Todoke is more of a straightforward romance, whereas Koi wa... becomes more about aspirations/personal passions.  

A high school girl with long black hair grows closer to an older single-father with a young child in a comfortable restaurant setting. While Sweetness & Lightning keeps the relationship between its main characters close but ambiguous (does she have feelings for him?), After the Rain explores the potential romance between them.