So Ra No Wo To


Sound of the Sky

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Synonyms: So-Ra-No-Wo-To, Soranowoto, Sora no Woto, Sora no Oto
Japanese: ソ・ラ・ノ・ヲ・ト
English: Sound of the Sky
German: Sound of the Sky
Spanish: Sound of the Sky
French: Sound of the Sky
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Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Jan 5, 2010 to Mar 23, 2010
Premiered: Winter 2010
Broadcast: Tuesdays at 01:30 (JST)
Producers: TV Tokyo, Aniplex
Studios: A-1 Pictures
Source: Original
Genres: Sci-FiSci-Fi, Slice of LifeSlice of Life
Themes: CGDCTCGDCT, IyashikeiIyashikei, MilitaryMilitary, MusicMusic
Duration: 24 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Ranked: #17322
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Popularity: #1439
Members: 162,864
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Let's start with what they have in common. The two shows share a similar premise in that it's about five girls in an organized group who play music. The art style is remarkably similar, and the characters tend to have cute moe characteristics both in their aesthetic design and personality. Both shows spend much of their time using music as a central catalyst to develop the characters' personalities and interpersonal relationships, and this serves to demonstrate how powerful an impact music can have on peoples' lives. But that's where most of the similarities end, as while both shows have a similar basic premise, they end up  read more 
report Recommended by SgtSweetieBelle
It has the same atmosphere - even if the heroines are cute and nice, the reality is still bitter sweet. 
report Recommended by minwonderland
Both take place in post apocalyptic versions of modern earth, and hints and scattered throughout the show as to how humans used to live before the events of the anime 
report Recommended by HalRyder
Beautiful art, a decorative town with a deep history, a young, eager girl and don't forget some soothing, wonderful music. 
report Recommended by Kimura
The ambience is strikingly similar despite the vast difference in setting. Uncertain, yet optimistic. Warm, yet detached. Light-hearted at times, heavy at others. Impeccable music and storytelling. Or maybe I'm just attracted to strong-willed girls and their trumpets. ;) 
report Recommended by Smileeyface
Minus the ecchi, So-Ra-No-Wo-To shares a lot in common with Strike Witches. As well as it shares in common with K-On and Axis Powers Hetalia. The character design borrows most heavily from K-On. But the theme of an Occidental Japan, living among European countries and/or cultures as if a country that is European instead of Asian is a theme that exists in Axis Powers Hetalia, Strike Witches, and So-Ra-No-Wo-To. Harmoniously I might add, instead of contrasted. As well as do all share the theme of moe within the military(minus K-On). Also as several character archetypes were borrowed in their specific form from K-On, there were also seemingly  read more 
report Recommended by ukonkivi
Sora no Woto and Girls und Panzer are both very unique series. This uniqueness is not only in concept or setting but also storytelling, most notably, the way they choose to transmit a message. At first glace, one will probably guess this recommendation is based on the fact both series involve "girls and military" with a small appeal on the moe/cute side. Indeed. They both paid a lot of attention to detail on machinery, uniforms, insignia, models, etc. displayed, making of them very faithful representations of their originals. Those familiar with Gunslinger Girl's perfectly reproduced guns can expect a similar mechanic & visual quality. While this  read more 
report Recommended by xbobx
Both series feature lovely scenery and music, the effects of war as seen by a girl who is essentially outside of the conflict, and just generally leave you with a good feeling. Kino's Journey is more laid-back than Sora no Woto's outright upbeatness, but overall I'm definitely reminded of Kino while watching it. 
report Recommended by tozoku
Cute girls doing cute things, huh? Well even though both anime are set in a post-apocalyptic setting and undoubtedly have some dark moments, it really is mostly just cute girls doing cute things. But these girls stand strong no matter what obstacles they may face, and friendship is everything of course.  
report Recommended by Protaku
Cute girls doing cute things with an interesting backstory.  
report Recommended by pwoland
both by the same anime studio, fluffy story line. Idolmaster is more of "over the top" kind of anime thats talk about the company. SoRaNoWoTo is more darker and intense that has wars. but both have cute girls. 
report Recommended by yagamisignum
Military girls in a western-styled steampunk alt world, going through both action, drama, and sliceoflife 
report Recommended by Gaioa
Incredible amounts of world building and rich lore is just one similarity Sound of the Sky and Made in Abyss share. They also share a post-apocalyptic setting; Sound of the Sky takes place after a great world war, and Made in Abyss happens after cataclysmic natural event. After said events occur, the world is forever changed as new civilizations and cultures arise, each with lived-in mythologies and histories. Thrusting cute/moe characters into this setting is another commonality.  
report Recommended by Dewelleric
There is a very similar feel to both series, perhaps to do with the style of anime, perhaps the storyline and perhaps the setting. Both are set in a fictional world very similar to our own that has been ravaged by war. Both concern a small group of working women in their late teens and early twenties and both deal with the trauma of war. In particular, the almost autistic character of Violet reminded me strongly of Noël Kannagi (寒凪乃絵留) who displays similar autistic traits, an inability to express emotions and has played a role in the fighting and bloodshed. 
report Recommended by mattpointon77
Both have a very Similar art and the same character designer. Both have a deepest history than many think about it, because the moe-look resemblance. Both main characters makes a coming of age and can mature at the end of the series, in Sora no Woto the protagonist joins the military only for the objective to play a musical instrument and join a military band but ends knowing the face of war, in Hanasaku Iroha the main character change the commodities of the city for living in a turistic inn, whose grandmother is the administrator, but she don't have privileges for the family ties and must work  read more 
report Recommended by daniyan
Both are alternate realities with a European WWI or WWII kind of feel mixed in with a little super technology. Valkyria Chronicles is a bit more conventional in its relationships whereas Sora no Woto hints at Shoujo-ai (girl/girl love) but never really goes there. Both are beautifully animated.  
report Recommended by lisnoire
Both are related to music, or rather, about music 
report Recommended by gmgkng
I'm surprised not to find this here sooner. Reach halfway through Sora no Woto, and the real sinister backstory of the setting starts to poke through. Suddenly all the musical tones, all the moments of expressionlessness, the whole show is tinged with a huge stain of despair and oppression. Kind of like how Scrapped Princess pulled it off when the big tweest happens, just a thousand times subtler. But that silent slap to the face leaves a huge, resounding echo through the viewer. A-1 Pictures has trolled us again (Birdy the Mighty: DECODE, Kannagi, Valkyria Chronicles); this show is kicking major ---. 
report Recommended by traen
The lighthearted settings contain many surprisingly dark aspects. Another commonality is the dystopic world as seen from the perspective of a small European-esque landscape. 
report Recommended by Detective
Centered in a war/violent ridden setting, each of these series brings a lot of humor and slice of life activities to an otherwise dreary place. With major secrets being in place around some major characters, these series seem to have a bit in common. 
report Recommended by Monjoex
Same "cute girls doing hardcore stuff", Sora No Woto is an anime with army setting, they have Takemikazuchi as their tank while in Haifuri they have DS Harukaze. 
report Recommended by shirou19
Both series turns aroud a group of girls in a militar context, but Sora No Woto haves moments o drama and Sabagebu! only haves comedy. 
report Recommended by ArisuSenpaii1
In the last few episodes, I confirmed that So Ra No Wo To was near Identical to Turn A Gundam. In the opening episode, there is alot of symbolism with the angel of destruction and the fortress maiden ritual that happens also in Turn A Gundam too. The overall world was similar as well. Both worlds had/are recovered/recovering from near destruction with the introduction of some over-powered technology. Both series have very little action as well and are more character based. 
report Recommended by Kwongster
Maidens with uniforms. Both main characters find their dream during the time when they were in life-danger. Surrounded by close friends. they try to achieve their goal of becoming a 'Meister'. Both animes take place in an allternate universe somewhere in the future, where the things we know 'today' are forgotten relics of the past. 
report Recommended by Atenias
Both shows tackle some core philosophical concepts of humanity, dealing with war and morality especially. They both do a great job at building a believable and engaging world using some modern SoL elements and continuous symbolisms. In this context some of these elements make for a big contrast to the heavy backdrop. This results in a very intriguing, multilayered experience. However, Shinsekai yori's dystopian elements make for a lot more eerie of an atmosphere, compared to Sora no woto's usually poetic beauty. At last I can say, that these very similar shows carry a beautiful and true message, which is in no way ever corny, making  read more 
report Recommended by Anonatsuhe
Hanayamata is about a group of girls who try to learn a certain dance to participate in an upcoming festival. So Ra No Wo To is about a girl who joins the "military" as a trumpet player. At first, both of the MCs are pretty bad/average at what they do and then they meet other girls who they become close friends with. Both shows have pretty cute animation and are both music related 
report Recommended by Youtube_Nerd123
Both have similar settings: a lush, green, things-got-better post-apocalyptic world. Sora no Woto focuses more on the interaction between the characters, while Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou centers on Alpha and her solo journey. 
report Recommended by kmarple1
Both have a world that is struggling to survive after a catastrophic war. Past technology is pursued and preserved by the goverments to wage even more war. History has been mixed with myths. Still some believe in the good in people and not in violence. 
report Recommended by isokana
Both are military slice of life anime at their core, So Ra No Wo To is generally more serious in tone though. Both focus on a character that is severely under-prepared for military life, but So Ra No Wo To doesn't put so much focus on one main character. Regardless of minor differences, you should enjoy both if you're one to like military anime. 
report Recommended by ABPAEAE
Both stories focus on army and a certain form of arts (literature/music). Both series also share the unfortunate fact of being way too short. Because of this both have a rushed ending, but otherwise I personally find them both wonderful. One more thing in common: both have a clumsy and cute main character. 
report Recommended by pallokala
Like So Ra No Wo To, Tamako Market is a story about girls' friendships and healing through communality. In particular, the characters in these stories act joyfully in beautifully rendered backgrounds and atmosphere, emotional ambience, and tightly built settings. And yet, even with the jubilant character animation and lighthearted tales, there is an undercurrent of loss, sadness, and a longing for the past that adds a bittersweet tang to every smile. So Ra No Wo To as well as Tamako Market (in subtler ways) are full of mindful joy we must find in the world through reconciliation, acceptance, and letting go. 
report Recommended by Amine_Fan
There is a military influence on the two; the characters in Soranowoto are soldiers, while the characters in Stella Jogakuin Koutou-ka C³-bu compete in military survival games. Both focus on a group of young girls after a new member joins. I feel like the two have a similar vibe mainly because they are centered around a main character, who from the start has promise but is clumsy and lost in her new environment, and viewers watch her slowly grow and understand herself, her abilities, and her place in the group throughout the anime. 
report Recommended by britttain
Both animes tackle child soldiers stationed to defend a town/city, they feature a similar atmosphere of constant dread although less so in So Ra No Wo To, and both animes also feature legged tanks.  
report Recommended by KingofEmperors
Both series hide a deeper, more serious story about their setting under the cute girls doing cute things aura they have. 
report Recommended by MetaThPr4h
Both shows have a theme of music and the motivational and emotional powers that it can unleash, though Sound of the Sky comes at it from a more relaxed, less dramatic angle 
report Recommended by emberreviews
Two fantasy worlds with similar history. Small monarchical belligerent countries. Enigmatic "legacy of ancectors". There isn't much fan service. However, anime don't pretend to be too serious. Characters participates in dramatic war with mecha. Protagonist is on the side of small country that is attacked by more powerful neighbour. All characters are pleasant. There is no black-and-white morality. Everyone have their own reasons to fight and things to protect. BB have much action and concentrated on war while SW is meditative, mysterious and concentrated on slice of life.  
report Recommended by Day-Elven
Sad moe girls in post-apocalyptic settings. Both feature more slice-of-life stuff than its respective genres. They have the same bad humor too. A perfect couple like Kutori and WIllem. 
report Recommended by Yukariki
Original anime, girl as main protagonist. Sometimes easy going, sometimes harsh. 
report Recommended by masagrator
Both anime has a special music/song that someone deeply treasures, they both involves five characters that develop their friendships through out the series, some of the characters in both anime has past challenges while some are facing present ones. They both share the same atmosphere, in which sometimes you smile and sometimes you feel sad. If you enjoyed Tari Tari or Sora no woto, i am confident to say that you will enjoy the other one. 
report Recommended by FatefulLove
They are not very similar, but an episode of Kokoro no Toshokan reminded me a lot of Sora no Woto and the end had a similar feeling. 
report Recommended by Faylicia
Both have themes related to war and it´s consequences. The plot of the stories is quite different but the lore and the atmosphere is quite similar. The protagonist tries her best to understand the world she lives in and they both have an anti'war pacifist message. Also both protagonists use a musical instrument. 
report Recommended by Faylicia
in this anime theres a group of girls at war and they all have their reason for fighting. ( btw both anime have beautiful music ) 
report Recommended by 29523
They both has very similar atmosphere: there is a invisible war in background, there is a secret technology which is a essential part of story (UFO and Takemikazuchi). 
report Recommended by meownet
In both anime we see idyllic villages, towns and rural landscapes populated by relatively happy townsfolk whose life is spiced with a tint of gloomy melancholic mood that also encompasses the journey of Holo and her merchant partner across their travels, which is comparable to the military girls of Soranowoto stationed at the picturesque province of Helvetia far from the clutches of war whose only wish is to pursue a quiet, sometimes adventurous yet fulfilling life while mingling with the locals, giving us an opportunity to learn more about their culture and traditions as the story unfolds within each of the two series. 
report Recommended by HibiChika
The main focus of these two series is finding happiness in a dying world. Heroines Ai and Kanata are both cheerful and optimistic, and also a little naive, and through their curiosity we learn more about their worlds. In both, no one really knows what exactly happened to the world, but the "how" doesn't matter - what matters is how humanity adapts and how Ai and Kanata mature. Sunday Without God is focused on travel while Sound of the Sky takes place within a single city, but in both Ai and Kanata meet new people and see the different ways others are  read more 
report Recommended by rubylily
Both Sora no Woto and GA are slice of life shows with an artistic spin. Both shows also focus on a group of girls. In a sense, each show gives the viewer something to learn (GA in its teachings about art, and SnW with more of an Aesop's fables-esque feel) but can also be taken at face value to be a humorous and adorable short series. Both shows are also very reliant on their visuals. GA feels significantly more lighthearted, when compared to Sora no Woto's somewhat serious atmosphere, mainly based on the setting. 
report Recommended by nyanatan
So how are these two seemingly very different series similar? The cynical response might be that both shows borrowed Hirasawa Yui from K-ON! to serve as the main protagonist, but that isn't really what I was going for. It is worth mentioning, however, that both "Yui-clones" have ideas that are far more interesting (as ideas at least) than "fun things are fun" (which is more meaningful than it might seem, but that's neither here nor there). Now what I was trying to get at is the fact that both anime are stylistically superb, even if the two aesthetics are just about polar opposites, and furthermore, both  read more 
report Recommended by yuridice
So Ra No Wo To and Suisei no Gargantia both feature lots of world-building, strong art direction and designs (the primitive "Yunboros" of Gargantia are especially great), and an initially lighthearted atmosphere with more serious undertones. Unfortunately, many of the tone shifts in each series could have been better executed as both sometimes suffer from what I like to call "AIJOU YUUJOU syndrome." You'll see where that names comes from if you watch some of the more sombre episodes of So Ra No Wo To. All that said, if you enjoyed one of these, you should strongly consider watching the other. 
report Recommended by yuridice
-the first arc of Sao is very similar to Sora no wo to because both are a slice of life, what do i mean by slice of life? well you can watch the first episodes and the last ones and you will probably have no plot holes. - Both are unique episodic anime, but Sao is oriented on trying to be a Shounen or an action show, while Sora no wo to its military themed. differences SAO feels a little rushed and Sora no wo to is slowly placed  
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