Blue Period

Overall this recommendation is because both series are special for how they treat their characters and topics despite what it may seem from their cover. In both series the characters have a strong desire to live with their passions, but they gonna face many and diverse obstacles in the way, there's gonna be emotional moments for sure. Both have well written develop of their characters, and drama around their motivations that touches darker topics than you can expect from a series like these, i would recommend everyone who enjoyed one story to check the other one. However i think Blue Period show these aspects quickly than Idolish7, which it's not bad, cuz i think both can hook you at some point, and yeah I'm saying this hoping that Blue Period get a good adaptation (it seems that it's gonna be good tho). read more 

Both are about young protagonists chasing their dreams. While 3-gatsu is more dramatic, this hits much closer to reality for people who chase their dreams.  

Even if the eras in which the events take place are completely different, both protagonists fight to do what they like: painting. 

Both anime has a protagonist who is obsessed with improving themselves. Both animes are about hard-working and trying to reach their aim. Also, story-telling is enthusing and makes you influential. 

Both are incredibly powerful coming of age stories with MCs both pondering what it is they want in life and if they can overcome the odds to achieve it. There's undeniable competition in both anime but even so, they both seem to tell a story rich with life lessons. 

the question "how to express one's feelings which you couldn't express with words" not the main theme in nodame cantabile, but have an important part in anime, and that is similar to blue period, where the character considered about it a lot. both are comedy and fun stories about the passionate learning, using new skills, developing your sense of art. both have reflections about the place of art in one's life, how it affect on relations with other and the way of looking at things.  

Both main characters of their respective shows want to break into some sort of art (Blue Period: painting; Dance Dance Danseur: ballet) but only seriously start it as a teenager while their peers have been doing it for years. Both protagonists struggle to grasp the basics of their art while still retaining a sense of originality.  

Both shows focus on high-school students with passions for art while exploring the process and creation of said art, as well as the relationships between characters.  

main character picking up to learn something new from zero experience showing much desire passion for it  

Both protagonists are considered hooligans. Both are passionate about one thing and start from scratch to learn it, pulling your weight! 

Runway de Waratte and Blue Period have main characters in high school pursuing artistic careers and facing obstacles making their dreams unattainable. Yatora (in Blue Period), and Chiyuki and Ikuto (Runway de Waratte) learn from and are inspired by their rivals to improve themselves. When everyone around them is talented, experienced, and determined to achieve the same dreams, how far will growth and tenacity help our main characters reach their dreams? Of the two anime, Runway de Waratte has the better pacing.  

Silver Spoon and Blue Period are well told coming of age stories about high school boys as they change the course of their lives by abandoning the traditional schooling path for Japanese students. Yuugo (Silver Spoon) enrolls into an agricultural high school to escape the pressure from his family. Yatora (Blue Period) suddenly discovers a passion for painting and dedicates himself to become an artist. Both characters learn from their more knowledgeable, and talented peers to succeed in this new environment. 

Both shows focus on self-development and discovering the true nature of things. The protagonists are passionate and work very hard towards their dreams, often making sacrifices as they go along. Houseki no Kuni takes a more philosophical and mysterious approach to its story. Both shows use relationships to make the protagonists self-reflect and look at their reality from a new perspective, essentially portraying the idea of discovering oneself and what is around them through others. 

When watching Blue Period, i feel the same feeling when watching The World in Color. Both of the main protagonist seek the meaning of a life through their color. It's beautiful. 

Chasing dreams related to art. 

This one may, at first, seem like a joke, but hear me out. Both these anime are about young people finding their passion. While Blue Period is better in nearly every way (Keijo!!!!!!!! has better comedy), Keijo!!!!!!!! grabs you and doesn't let go! I genuinely could not stop watching either of these anime. Despite the fact that these anime are from completely different star systems in the anime universe, they both slap, and anyone who likes one will probably like the other. Unless you don't like ecchi. In which case, you should never watch Keijo. 

Eizouken is about three girl trying to make an animation in school. Focuses a lot on the process like Blue period, but also includes beautiful scenes where they are transported to their set designs. Eizouken is more relaxed and just about the girls working on their project together and not the stresses of exams. 

Booth of these shows include main characters who are passionate about learning a new form of art. If you like jazz or painting you are for sure going to love one of these. 

The character interactions and relationships are similar. The vibe of the school environment is the same: relaxed, present without taking over the plot, and suits the characters. Both plots are wrapped up from beginning to end, contained within one season.  

Both stories make you appreciate a type of art, which is painting for Blue Period and classical music/piano for Piano no Mori. They both have a small but well made cast of characters and extremely passionate MC's, even though Piano much more global, in that the MC wants to show the world his piano style, while the MC of blue period is still at the beginning of his passion. 

These shows have basically the same premise, a high schooler who does well in school but has no real purpose one day stumbles across an activity that they end up obsessing over, and hoping to go into professionally. While Baby Steps is more shounen and Blue Period is more seinen, I think that those who like one would probably enjoy the other. Both are also really good! 

-both mcs go on a path to hone their respective art forms -similar vibe with a discovery and coming of age theme -mcs grow and develop with their surroundings 

If blue period is a series that deals with discovering your true talent and improving it to the fullest, diamond no ace is no different, the MC really pushed beyond his limit, and it is like more realistic of showing the struggles of getting what you really want. These two really lifted me up when I was struggling to find motivation. The character development won't you get dismayed and that is for sure! It is motivating and shares you the feeling of MCs 

They both have to prepare for something big and are worried. And they share similar climax’s  

Holds the same theme as an artist trying to find their own way to produce their form of art. While Ya Boy, Kongming explores this with Eiko, Blue Period also does this for its protagonist with art and painting. 

They happen to tell us a wholesome story about the coming of age struggles, love, and friendship of very colorful and relatable characters. And lots and lots of beautiful art... As an art lover myself, who couldn't have the chance of studying in such an arts-based environment, these heartwarming stories mean a lot when it comes to getting yourself up and doing something to follow your dreams. These are a must-watch for all art lovers who love to be inspired by hard-working and creative souls! 

Both anime focus on artists who work on honing their craft in connection with changing their worldviews. Miss Hokusai takes place in Edo-era Japan, while Blue Period is set in a modern day high school. 

Two series about high school boys learning to express themselves through music and art. Mafuyu (Given) decides to play guitar as a way to cope with a personal trauma. Yatora (Blue Period) decides to pursue art when he discovers that painting gave him so much joy and purpose in life. Mafuyu and Yatora have completely different personalities and problems, but are definitely fan favourite characters. Your enjoyment will depend on your attachment to these characters as the other characters are given far less attention. Given and Blue Period also has a strong LGBT aspect to their storyline. Mafuyu is an openly gay character with romantic relationships. Yatora has a friend who is a genderfluid person. Both series have a similar target audience that will enjoy these storylines.  read more 

Blue Period and Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju are anime series involving the visual arts and the performing arts. To be able to convey emotions and feelings through a performance or a painting takes talent, which takes time and perseverance to nurture and improve. Yatora (Blue Period) and Yotarou (Shouwa Rakugo) are outsiders who stumble into this world of artists and strive to become one of them and captivate an audience through their art. Showa Genroku has a deeper storyline than Blue Period, but Yotarou's personal story is fully told until you watch the sequel.  

Blue Period and Shirobako showcase the hardship and determination required to pursue a living from the visual arts. Yatora (Blue Period) is a high school student who unexpectedly develops a love for painting, and dedicates himself to become and improve as an artist to earn a spot in a prestigious arts program. Shirobako follows five best friends who have a goal to create an anime together, but some feel inadequate at their jobs and others struggle in landing their dream jobs. The path to success in the creative industry has many difficulties. If this aspect interests you then consider this recommendation.  

Both series feature a protagonist who struggle to express themselves through a chosen medium (painting for Blue Period, ghostwriting for Violet Evergarden) and find their worldviews changing the better they hone their craft. 

Both series focus on a high schooler who is introduced to a hobby that they quickly become invested in, alongside the cast of like-minded obsessives surrounding them. While Yuru Camp leans more on the comfy side while Blue Period showcases the dramatic aspects of the characters lives, both illustrate how our passions can lead us to a better future. 

Follows the story of high school students learning to navigate a world that's new to them. If you like shows that inspire you and make you want to be the best version of yourself with no regrets, this is for you! 

Are you looking for more non-sports anime series with competitions? Chihayafuru and Blue Period are about the world of competitive karuta and fine arts. Chihaya and Yatora are determined to succeed despite often having less experience or knowledge than their competitors. Being an in environment where everyone is strong forces them to develop their strengths and maintain their self-confidence. The road to success is a difficult path. 

Both series focus on high schoolers who are devoting themselves to a craft (art in Period, music in Bocchi) while interacting with like-minded artists and dealing with their own internal/psychological issues. Bocchi leans much more onto the comedy than Blue Period does and has a more varied animation style. 

Both series focus on high schoolers focusing on honing their artistic crafts while struggling with previous legacies and creative hurdles along the way. Blue Period is within the realm of high school drama, while Mug Cup is more of a CGDCT style series with dramatic moments and storylines woven throughout. 

Both series focus on the difficulities of young people creating art and trying to make it in their individual artistic worlds (painting and other fine arts for Blue Period, manga for Comic Girls). 

Feelings of a author is complicated matter. Both shows are focusing on untangling nuances of psychology of creativity.