Yesterday wo Utatte
Sing "Yesterday" for Me

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A similar asthetic exists in these two series. Although they are different in context, the atmosphere in these publications never seem to light up. It is as if a gloomy and bleak atmosphere is always at play. 

Solanin and Yesterday wo Utatte takes on real life circumstances with a good degree of realism. The main protagonists has an occupation although it isn't making their lives look like a paradise. There's a relationship focus with a slice of life mood as well for both series. Among other factors, both series portrays their society in a relatable way when it comes to characters' roles. Do take note that Solanin has more mature elements while Yesterday wo Utatte has more dramedy.  

Both series adapts romance with a slow pace and coming age story. The main male protagonist builds important connections with other characters. In addition, we see how their personality influences others that develops more into just friendship. There is drama and lighthearted comedy as well with a good amount of realism. Both series also takes place in a school life setting while exploring themes of youth and adolescence.  

Sayonara Piano Sonata and Yesterday wo Utatte tells of a story with heavy characterization and relationship developments. In essence, the main female protagonist connects with the main male character although their progress is slow. Throughout their story, we learn much more about their personality, background, and roles. There's also evident romance that develops although the pacing doesn't pick up until later on. Both series adapts drama with a melancholic tone while maintaining a balance of comedy and realism. Sayonara Piano Sonata is also noticeable for its additional element of music.  

Both the Mc's are like loners and they have a clingy girl (haru from yesterday wo utatte and ushio from Buzzy noise) trying to stick to them no matter how much they avoid them. Sometimes the girl's character pisses you off but it's actually the Mc's who take them for granted. 

- Blunt, somewhat jaded adult happens to become the crush of a younger girl - Main character has an unrequited love for someone he sees as much more composed, but also isn't honest with her feelings - Relationships, responsibilities, and concerns of each of the characters are explored - Each of the characters struggle to overcome their faults 

Known for their drama and romance angles, both series present a story with interpersonal relationships. The main female protagonist from both series also slowly develops a relationship with the main guy. Throughout the story, we learn much more about the characters. And of course, conflicts arise as others gets involved in their lives. Expect a slow paced story with mild comedy but more drama.  

Bitter Virgin and Yesterday wo Utatte contains a lot of drama. As for stories that tells romance and youth, expect story angles to involve relationships. Bitter Virgin is known to take on some more mature themes while Yesterday wo Utatte is more lighthearted. However, both series shares its experience to readers who are interested in seeing realistic relationship developments. Past and present events in both series also play roles (a lot more so in Bitter Virgin) as well. Recommended for fans of drama. 

Both are slice of life stories of young people struggling with unrequited loves and direction in life. They also share art as a major theme.  

Both series feature a guy with very little ambition as well as a rather somber atmosphere. They also have the ex-girlfriend or in Welcome to the NHK's case the former love interest reappear in to the main characters life throwing the main character in to disarray. And finally they both start off with a very eccentric, and somewhat younger girl entering their life as well as both girls having romantic feelings for the main male characters. Welcome to the NHK is more of a psychological anime and contains drug abuse whereas Yesterday wo Utatte is more of a slice of life about a convenience store worker who doesn't know what to do with his life. read more 

In both manga the tone is rather dark, hopless and somber. Both series showcase a main character who doesn't know what to do with their lives and live a very apathetic life until the introduction of a rather "spunky" and eccentric girl shows up. In Yesterday wo Utatte the female lead already likes the MC and tries (although usually in vain) to win his affection while in Sensen Spike Hills the relationship sort of happens whether they truly have feelings for one another or not. Also it is important to note that Sensen Spike Hills, while sharing a similar tone as Yesterday wo Utatte, is a bit more mature as it deals with subjects such as sex and drugs. read more 

Both about a normal guy living his life with no seriouse plot also haru and yiki are very similar