So Ra No Wo To

the characters are quite similar  

Stylistically, there is a great deal of similarity between the character designs and personalities somewhat. Even from early on in the series', you can tell that the two just match up. If the style of one appeals, chances are the other will be worth a look as well. The stories may be somewhat dissimilar, but both involve a group of girls, in one case a music club, and in the other an army regiment, and their music.  

Veeeeery similar art and both have heroines playing instruments 

Another show completely based on 'moe'. Also, music is a central theme in both and the art styles are identical. 

Same art and deals with music a little. Basically its K-ON joins the military. 

K-On and Sora No Woto shares some major similarities in its content. K-On is an anime about group of girls who's playing guitar or w/e. Now, in Sora No Woto, they grabs trumpet in military setting. Art style and Character design is surprisingly similar, which makes us feel like 'isn't it a rip-off?'. Sora No Woto has possibility of becoming 'moe based' anime, like K-On did. 

What more to say? Both have a really similar animations that at some angles the character between the two anime looks the same 

It really reminded me of K-On! Character wise and the animation of the two really looks similar. The only difference is the military atmosphere. If you're a K-On! fan, I think this is a whole new twist to your imaginations. 

Slice of life and music 

Have you seen Yui in the war? 

Sora no Woto is K-ON....If it was based on a music playing military platoon. Seriously though, its a 5 member platoon. They all act and look almost exactly like one of the K-ON characters. (except Ritsu, and mio looks different)  

Some characters look the same and act the same -Rio looks like Mio and they act the same -Katana is similair to Yui There are others that are similair except this show is a little more serious about some things. 

The artstyle is remarkably similar, as they are not made by the same studio. Both series focus on a group of 5 girls and their day to day life. Basically its cute girls doing cute stuff. Also they center around music even though it doesn't take that much part in every episode. The setting is very different, K-On! being a high school setting and, Sora no Woto have a Sci-Fi/Military setting.  

The art was similiar Focus on The music the diffrent is K-on settin on school life, but sora no woto setting on military 

K-On and So Ra No Wo To are both similar due to its light-hearted slice of life and music genre, and a colourful set of cute-looking female characters who you can't help but to hug, tightly. Both anime have characters with similar personalities as well as looks. Take for instance Mio Akiyama (K-On) and Rio Kazumiya (So Ra No Wo To); they are both kind and the most mature in their group. The animation styles of both anime are easy on the eyes along with its catchy opening and ending themes that won’t leave your head. Unlike K-On’s cute girls doing cute things, So Ra No Wo To has cute female soldiers doing cute things due to its military setting, unlike K-On’s high-school setting. Both of them are a must-watch especially those who enjoy and love light and fluffy slice of life anime in particular. read more 

Both are centered around cute moe moe girls doing day to day things but both also incorporate a musical aspect to it; K-On being a school band and Sound of the Sky being our main charcater, Kanata, joining the army to learn how to play the trumpet. Both are very cute shows but Sound of the Sky has a subtle plot line that is sure to make you catch at least some feels. If you're looking for a decent moe moe show and have already watched K-On, Sound of the Sky is surely to fill that gap. Although be warned, this is a military anime. That's all the spoils I plan on saying.  read more 

K-on isn't really to similar other than they both came out at around the same time, also they are both music related in a way (sora no woto not as much but there is still a music aspect)  

- both of them are focused on the female lead. the main group has fun interactions and the characters are very fun to watch in both of these! kanata reminds me of yui a bit sometimes! - the artstyles are very similar. both of them look very cutesy and bubbly. even though so ra no wo to deals with darker topics than k-on i still think the artstyle fits both of them very well. - both of them are about music. while k-on is alll focused on music (and drinking tea), so ra no wo to has a couple of music aspects that are very important to the story. read more 

Seemingly unassuming slice of life shows which eventually take a more dramatic, sinister twist. The settings in these shows are fascinating and mysterious, and play a huge role in the story, as much as the main characters themselves. 

Similar setting: an isolated, ancient outpost near a small medieval town with odd traditions. Similar style: cheerful slice-of-lifeish with periodic depressing points. Similar focus: characters and their pasts. Similar Characters: A friendly, yet initally immaturely self-centered protagonist: check A highly respected, yet sometimes moody leader who takes the protgonist under her wing: check A motherly and sedate character: check A mechanically-inclined character: check Sora no Woto is just Haibane Renmai with a K-ONesque art style  

If K-on similar in music motives and character design, than Haibane Renmei is similar in atmosphere. We have small closed society inside the city. Platoon 1121 is honorable part of towns life, but they aren't part of town itself. Same as Graywings honored within the city, they are outcasts in peaceful world. The beginning of Kanata's and Rio's relationships resembles Reki's and Raka's. And of course we have this quiet sensation of something hidden, but it is not dangerous, but simply unknown.  

Very similar art style and characters, has the same atmosphere of a peaceful, secluded town in a very unknown world. The only key difference is that Sora no Woto tends to open it's world a bit more, while the Haibane world is only limited to both people and locales inside the wall. In fact, I was quite surprised that the two series weren't made by the same person. 0_o 

Sora no woto is setting is a post-war era where the previous humanity was nearly wiped out. Very little culture and knowledge seems to have survived. Throughout the series you just try to piece together what's the world is like from the main cast daily interactions. Similar to Haibane Renmei, it is some what of a mystery as to what the world around them is like. A female main character joins an existing group of characters to learn their way of life. Each episode is structured like a slice of life genre, and also the entire cast is female. You can expect character development to unfold slowly with each episode. You have a bunch of cute/moe moments but the over arcing story is rather tense. Sora no Woto does have some sad moments, but I wouldn't call it a tear jerker like how Haibane Renmei built up to. But overall I think you would see similarities you might enjoy in Sora no Woto. read more 

While both are essentially atmospheric slice of life series with a focus on world-building, there are some key differences. The contrast between the serious and the lighthearted is more dramatic in So Ra No Wo To while Haibane Renmei's tends to be subtler in all aspects. Furthermore, the post-apocalyptic setting of So Ra No Wo To is beautifully tangible and chillingly possible with the story taking place in a colorful town littered with cultural relics from our own world while Haibane Renmei's magical realist universe is more allegorical in nature with fantastical elements alongside the mundane. Ultimately both series are wonderfully paced atmospheric pieces that forgo plot in favor of letting the characters explore and guide the viewers through meticulously crafted environments. read more 

Both series have a similar atmosphere of slice of life with character drama. Haibane Renmei has more thorough theme exploration whereas So Ra No Wo To has more varied character interactions. Both series start off quite slow but have fantastic endings. 

-both have rather similar atmospheres -both have rather similar characters -both similar lengths -both start out more slice of life esc and have darker undertones 

Haibane Renmei and So Ra No Wo To both feature a similar atmosphere, but, most importantly, they both feature some similar characters and character relationships. For example, Rakka from Haibane Renmei and Kanata from So Ra No Wo To are both young, female protagonists. They are both befriended by an older girl with a mysterious and unkown past, Reki in Haibane Renmei and Rio in So Ra No Wo To. Futhermore, each series showcase a motherly character that knows more about our older girl with a mysterious and unkown past than she first lets on. In Haibane Renmei, Nemu fits this discription and Filicia from So Ra No Wo To also fits this discription. read more 

-similar atmosphere -something awful happened in the past -girls interactions are lighthearted and fun but also meaningful -something to learn -military slice of life with sci-fi vibes 

Yep, these two are pretty similar in tone. Cute girls in a war-torn world. SoRa is a bit more upbeat, but if you enjoy one it's likely you'll enjoy the other. 

You need to see this anime, man! really! you're going to like it, I'm reading this manga like one and a half years ago! I fell in love with story! and White Fox cared for this anime... You can feel the love and the nostalgia, as well as the seinen in this precious and at the same time reflective trip The Inori Minase voice for Chii-chan, this enchants, like the music that reminds you a little to the "New Age" style by ENYA... is awesome. Even if it's the last one trip around this alone world, the last work of art of the Mankind... isn't imply that this trip is the saddest. For me The Best Seinen in this Fall Season 2017.  read more 

-Cute girls -Doing cute things -But the world already ended -It's still super comfy though -Strong character interactions -Great soundtrack  

CGDCT slice of life with female soldiers in a melancholy but sometimes heartwarming world. 

These shows are set in what I like to call the "future past", a world where something (war, in both cases) has caused cultural or technological regression.  

Without spoiling too much, both have a very similar world setting and atmosphere. Characters interact with one another very similarly, and both achieve a level of artistic "serious" slice of life. 

In a world where the "near third impact" have happened (?) our female protagonists try to live a better life stronging their bonds with each other. In Sora No Wo To there are more people though. 

Military girls that are in a post apocalyptic setting where they are hanging onto the beauty of what the world once was.  

Slow paced series about girls learning to do something (sora: playing trumpet, aria: operating a gondola) in a fictional, fantastical setting. Both have an emphasis on that setting as well as quiet interactions between the main characters. 

The visual art and the music reminded me so much of Aria's atmosphere. Enthralling. 

Both take place in futuristic versions of modern day cities. The main characters are learning something from their seniors and some characters are kind of alike. Also, there are very few male characters, who are not extras, in both series. 

Plotwise: Both shows are about a main character being trained by a superior, and her interactions with the new world around her. Characters: Both are primarily female casts, and every character in Sora No Woto bears a resemblance to a character in Aria. Also, where Aria has cats, Sora No Woto has an owl. Setting: Both take place in imaginary worlds around cities where the people and land has a rich history and traditions. The difference here is that Sora No Woto has a wartime setting, where Aria does not. Artwork: Beautiful backgrounds and landscapes, stunning visuals all-around.  

Slice of life set in a sci-fi, future setting. Both series play off their own worlds very well, with a strong focus on interactions between the main character and the main setting of the anime. The characters also share some similarities, the most notable being Kanata & Akari and Filicia & Alicia. They both give off very similar vibes, and if you liked one you'll probably like the other. 

Aria the Animation is about a group of young female gondoliers learning with their seniors and generally having a good time with each other in a slice of life, futuristic setting. Sora no Woto is about a group of young female soldiers learning with their seniors and generally having a good time with each other in a slice of life, futuristic setting. There are heavy sci-fi implications on both shows' universes, but these seem to be secondary, and almost overlooked. Both stories focus more on the girls learning about their worlds, their trade, themselves and each other, while exploring and interacting with their surroundings. There's drama, but not necessarily conflict. Both shows provide the viewer with slow pacing, relaxing music, beautiful scenery, lighthearted comedy, interpersonal relationships, character development, warm fuzzies and the occasional sappy line. The characters are almost a direct match to each other: Akari/Kanata - they're both pure-hearted main characters, rather awkward about their skills, very friendly to everyone they meet, easily excited about new things and very prone to sappy lines. They both say "suteki" a lot. Aika/Kureha - they're both bratty tsundere types, very perfectionist and quick to point out other people's flaws. They constantly act like know-it-alls, though deep inside they're just insecure and eager to please and impress their seniors. Alice&Athena/Noël - Noël is the quiet, reserved and serious type, like Alice, but she can resemble Athena a lot in carelessness when she's tired. She seems to be naturally talented at what she does, using her impressive skills with little effort. Akira/Rio - they're both "cool big sister" types who try to enforce strict discipline, though beneath their assertive attitude they care deeply about their juniors. They both confide and share a deep bond with Alicia/Filicia, who are closer to them in age and maturity. Alicia/Filicia - for crying out loud, not only are they a complete clone in appearance and personality, they also talk in similar fashion and even share the same quirks. Even their names are remarkably similar. And they're both #1 ranking in their groups. In Aria they have cats, which act as mascots and represent each company's president. In Sora no Woto they have a owl, which acts as a mascot and represents their organization logo. Having watched Aria first, and considering the chronological order, I suppose I can say that Sora no Woto is by far the closest thing to Aria I've seen so far. The major difference is that Sora no Woto might occasionally address some disturbing war related themes, which are completely absent from the slightly more lighthearted and optimistic Aria universe. But even these, while expected in a war setting anime, are actually very rare. Also, in Sora no Woto, embarrassing remarks seem to be allowed! ^^ read more 

Both series have fantastic element involvement yet at the same time are a piece of life shows. The main cast are females and in both series the main character is going through training. The bigges part of attention is upon interection between main character and the world around. The only real difference would be the fact that Sora No Woto is more dramatic and action based towards the end. 

Both anime produce a peaceful environment. In Aria it depicted peaceful and soothing lives in neo venezia and in Sora no Woto it brought out gentleness of sound in a lonely corner of the world.  

Both anime are about the lives of cute girls and involve music. Hibike! Euphonium is more of a slice-of-life anime while So Ra No Wo To is a bit more serious with military elements. Also, both protagonists play brass instruments. 

"Sounds resonate, and reach out". Enchanted by the magical sound of Trumpet, both Kumiko and Katana each bring out an emotional and beautiful story as they struggle through hardships in life, powered at their core by their unwavering love for Brass instruments. With a strikingly similar setting yet so different, with stories so aligned yet also so apart, but both bringing home a wonderful yet tearful ending, watching "Sound of the Sky" is a strong recommendation for any Hibike-lover out there. 

Hibike! Euphonium and So Ra No Wo To are shows that are heavily centered around music. Both shows try to balance an atmosphere that is both dark (whether through drama or the setting of the show) and light-hearted (which is usually accomplished in both shows through the interactions of the main characters with each other) and does so surprisingly well. They also both take a slice-of-life approach centering primarily around the main characters and their daily tasks. Artwork is pretty similar too in both shows, with the background setting colorfully illustrated and beautifully animated. 

With the theme young girls in the military, Strike witches is great match for Sora no Woto. Both series take place an alternate universe, in which girls are the main characters and play the role of soldiers. While Sora no Woto takes place in a backwater town, Strike Witches' story plays on the frontline. In Sora no Woto the two nations Helvetia and the Roman Empire fight each other, in Strike Witches it's humanity against the alien race called neuroi. Both series place a heavy focus on the girls' everyday lives. The only main difference between the two series is that Strike Witches gets the most humor from ecchi scenes. If you don't like scenes with lots of pantyshots and female breasts in them, don't watch Strike Witches. But if you liked Sora no Woto you'll probably like Strike Witches too. read more 

they both have a group of girls with special talents in the military... the main character at first joins the group and some questions "why is she here?" because of how they look (not very reliable kind of way) and soon to realise that they improve pretty fast at flying/playing... as you watch the series all the characters now trusts/likes the main characters. also, the characters have similar personalities... strike witches is more focused on fighting in the air and it's set in the past (1944) even though it looks very futuristic.. and sora no woto is more focused on music (playing brass instuments) and it's set in the future but veeery old fashioned but if u watch them you'll understand why =) read more 

Same thing except flying. Both are military. So Ra No Wo To has some ecchi but not as strong as Strike witches though. 

Both series has a lighthearted way of presenting itself with a cast of young girls involved with the military. Both series has action, drama, comedy, and some emotions. Both series also has some interesting insight on military itself. 

Cute, moe girls with a military theme. Sora no Woto has a much darker and more melancholic atmosphere than Girls und Panzer, but both series are heartwarming with likeable, compelling protagonists working together in a team, and strong atmosphere and worldbuilding. 

"Someone told me that this world is ending. But I like this world" Much like Kino no Tabi, Sora no Woto is a series that shares a basic message; "the world is not beautiful, therefore, it is". Despite the terrible vices, tragedies, and misfortunes that plague the world and those who live in it, it is through these adversities that the truly marvelous things in life can really shine. Both series affirm the beauty of life and help instill a desire to enjoy life, despite the darker times. As strange as it may sound, both series can have a therapeutic effect on a viewer, through their marvelous construction of worlds and gentle affirmation of the beauty in life.  read more 

So Ra No Wo To is rather unique in my opinion and not like anything else but I somehow feel that I liked it for the same reasons I liked Kino no Tabi. The atmosphere is really pleasant and the story doesn't really seem to follow any typical pattern. While the inverse may not be true it is my belief that anyone that liked So Ra No Wo To will not be dissapointed by Kino no Tabi. 

Both series feature cute girls in a post-apocalyptic setting. Both appear fun and harmless at times, but do not step back when dealing with more mature and unsettling subjects. 

Moe and a post-apocalyptic world might be considered by many to be a strange combination of sorts, but this is essentially what Gakkougurashi! and So Ra No Wo To are about. Each show utilizes a slice-of-life approach centralizing around a common concept/theme. For So Ra No Wo To, it's about being in the military and proving your worth; for Gakkougurashi!, it's about working together and enjoying the little things to remind themselves of their innate human nature.  

Railgun and Sora no Woto are anime that take the standard slice-of-life format and seamlessly add drama and action. For both series, while the pacing and some of the more filler-esque moments suggest that the focus is on cute girls doing cute things, the plot steadily builds towards a relatively meaningful conclusion. Railgun is shinier with more action and high-energy comedy, while Sora no Woto has a more bittersweet atmosphere and slower pacing. Both will satisfy any cravings for slice-for-life anime featuring cute girls - so long as you don't mind that those girls face significant challenges and undergo plenty of character development as well.  read more 

I don't know if it is just me... some of the characters from iDOLM@STER look like the heroines from Sora no Woto 

- Both have a cast of young girls trained in government jobs - Both are set in a politically tense world/Conflict torn world - Both have great OSTs  

I feel like its the same type of genre, kind of fairy tale-ish (idk how to explain it!!! ><) but if you liked Made in Abyss you possibly will like Sora no woto! 

Sound of the Sky and Violet Evergarden both give off a similar feel and have a good amount in common: -both deal with two warring societies who are engaged in a temporary peace -the last 2/3 episodes of each series deal with the villain trying to enflame the conflict, and the protagonist trying to stop them -the main character in both is a female soldier trying to learn something non-war related (letter writing/trumpet playing) -both take place in a setting heavily influenced by Western European culture, but also with some Japanese influence Overall Violet Evergarden is more emotional and serious, and Sound of the Sky is more light-hearted and moe themed. If you like laid back slice-of-life, females in the military, and themes of war and peace, then you might enjoy one or both of these anime.  read more 

The main characters have a very similar personality. The general theme and ideas promoted are very similar also. Both anime are about finding your place and pushing foward. The general feeling of both anime are similar. Its pretty much everything I have to say. the supporting characters and settings are completely different but they still manage to share some similarities. They're both pretty mature SoL. 

Both series involves the military theme and packs action as the episodes drags on. Valkyria Chronicles does have inklings of romance while but Sora no Woto is still something worth to watch.  

nodame is longer, has better characters and plot but both use music as plot devices 

In both, humanity lives in the remnants of once-great civilizations. The arts of ancient humans are far beyond current humans' capabilities.  

I found the feel of these two series to be very similar. Both series feature a world that is at first glance idyllic and peaceful, but is over time revealed to be deeply scarred beneath the surface. Both Fractale and Sora no Woto also feature optimistic protagonists, similar art styles and unique European-style settings, as well a general lighthearted feel despite the dark themes also apparent in the show.