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Synonyms: Rave: The Groove Adventure

Japanese: RAVE

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Type: Manga

Volumes: 35

Chapters: 298

Status: Finished

Published: Jul 7, 1999 to Jul 27, 2005

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Demographic: Shounen

Serialization: Shounen Magazine (Weekly)

Authors: Mashima, Hiro (Story & Art)

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Ranked: #1193²

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Popularity: #321

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Fairy Tail addpermalink

Both have the same author,and the artwork at the end is almost same as that in Fairy Tail.
Great story with tons of lovable characters!
 

reportRecommended by herlepras

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The same artist, almost the same art. Both stories take place in the same world. Some characters (like the little dog-something plue and Heart Kurz the fashion designer) appear in both mangas. Actually I prefer Fairy Tail but Rave Master ain't so bad. I just got bored because there are so many chapters (almost 300). 

reportRecommended by droolled

Groove Adventure Rave (AKA Rave Master) is the series that Hiro Mashima wrote before Fairy Tail. Currently slightly longer than Fairy Tail, G.A.R looks less like One Piece, has a shorter anime adaptation, but still shares many themes with Fairy Tail, most prominently the strong willed main character.  

reportRecommended by Tobi2x4

both of them were made by the same person. both of them have a good story about adventure, friendship and love. 

reportRecommended by _R0GU3_

Both manga series are drawn by the same mangaka. They are both action/adventure/comedy. While fairy tail has more silliness and ecchi element, rave master has more romance and coherent plotline. 

reportRecommended by bunny1ov3r

Both mangas are made by the same person, some of the characters have similar appearances and personality 

reportRecommended by wishfuldays09

The one who drew both is Mashima Hiro! :D :D
Both story focus on fantasy adventure shounen. The main characters are whom you can call stupid, strong, and caring for his nakama. The female leads both have mystery surrounding their past, and unique last names!  

reportRecommended by Mirajane22

So, They're really Similar indeed. Mostly by the fact that it's made by the same author, hehe (Hiro Mashima). 
The Characters are very similar, I recognize some character from Fairy Tail in Rave* Vise-Versa, Althought not being the same. They still keep they're similarities. It is highly enjoyable if you liked any of them.
The stories are different for sure, otherwise it wouldn't be enjoyable.
But if you watched one of the both and you're looking for more. Then you should certainly watch the other one.
Thank you. 

reportRecommended by Kruh

Aside from the obvious relations between the two series (i.e. both are Hiro Mashima works), Groove Adventure Rave, or Rave Master in some regions, takes the Mashima art style and use of a wide variety of colorful characters and places them in an adventurous, comedic, and at times suspensefully dark save-the-world fantasy Fairy Tail fans would find both familiar and fun. Many concepts and characters/groups/magic designs in FT can be traced back to this series and its interesting to note how they are used both similarly and differently in each other to build the large and mysterious world Rave immerses you in.

Also, for those who like a more linear storyline while still having the branching, yet interesting, story arcs FT is popular for, Rave never loses focus on the ultimate goal the heroes strive to achieve and yet, fortunately in my opinion, still find a way to incorporate other storylines that further develop character motivations and the overall situation the world finds itself in. If you can get past the very occasional slower moments in the beginning chapters of the story (as was the similar case as FT), Groove Adventure Rave will definitely pull you into a grand adventure that by the end will leave you laughing, crying, and most of all satisfied. read more 

reportRecommended by darthfrodo7

same author
focus around magic
groove adventure rave is more dramatic
groove adventure raves characters are similar to fairy tail characters
Fun!Freindship!Action!Adventure!Romance!
groove adventure rave charecters have one main objective 

reportRecommended by DryClutch

Mainly its by the same mangaka. The art and the characters are quite similar in terms of looks and personality. One thing though is that both mangas have different plots which makes it all the more interesting. If you enjoyed Fairy Tail, you'd definitely enjoy Rave Master because they are both equally awesome in storyline and character developement ^_^ 

reportRecommended by llRydonll

Both of them are created by the same author, and honestly, Rave is much, much, much, much better than the other. First thing first, Rave has a plot that actually fucking moves. It also has character with actual 'character'. And the best part: the girl isn't just there for your fapping purpose (don't worry tho, their boobs are still bigger than your dream).

Don't get me wrong, Rave definitely isn't the best of the bunch, it's still pretty cliche and 'shounenish', but if I can I would just pretend that Rave is the only series that Mashima worked on. 

reportRecommended by KannaAyasaki

Same Author, Similar Art Style, Adventure Story 

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Psyren addpermalink

both protagonists go on a dangerous adventure to bring down some external dark force that threatens the fate of the world.   

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Nanatsu no Taizai addpermalink

Taking place in a fantasy world, both series follows an adventurous tone with its main cast of characters. The main male protagonist from both series are selfless, courageous, is always on the lookout for a challenge. During their adventure, they encounter many friends, allies, and enemies. They also develop a deep relationship with the main female protagonist as well. Furthermore, both female protagonist has secrets of their own as we learn more about them throughout the story. Expect high amounts of fantasy and shounen-style battles. 

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Edens Zero addpermalink

EZ has a darker tone like Rave  

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Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE addpermalink

A girl who lost her memory, a lot of kinda weird guys that travel around worlds. They have rare pets that can talk and be so useful.  

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666 Satan addpermalink

In terms of characters, both the main guy character has an anti-self that they have to fight, and a supporting main girl character has a surprising past.  The ending fight and twist is quite similar, except 666Satan probably have a sadder ending (relatively, but it depends on how you read it).  In both manga, the characters (no matter who you are) gets stronger... and converts the evils.  In addition, they all hinted some sort of romance and comedy.

Oh.  They both have strange pets. haha.

A bit of a warning though, rave has an art style that resembles One Piece-ish.  If you can overcome the art, you will enjoy it as much as 666Satan. read more 

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Blue Dragon: RalΩGrado addpermalink

Typical adventure shounen with guy protecting the world and a very similar ending. 

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! addpermalink

both deal with the power of friendship and believing in yourself more powerfully that in the other fighting shonens. Also both series like to make their villains know repentance and redempttion after they are beaten. 

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Karakuri Circus addpermalink

Both have pretty cool and charismatic characters and are some of the few fighting shonens with kicking ass girls... 

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Mashima Hero's addpermalink

Source of the Rave Master cast for the cross over. Not as well known as Fairy Tail but definitely worth reading. 

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Crimson Grave addpermalink

the point of these adventure mangas are to travel and find what they are looking for. both are fantasy action filled.
 the differences are crimson grave has more ecchi and drama and rave has more comedy 

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Hunter x Hunter addpermalink

Both about a guy that respects his father and want to follow his steps in a similar fantasy world. 

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Defense Devil addpermalink

At first you can't tell how are the two mangas similar. They have the same atmosphere (a group on a journey to save the world; the mystery of the female protagonists), and both mangas are comedies, a bit ecchi and very awesome! :D 

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Bleach addpermalink

Both are action shounen manga featuring teenage protagonists that use giant magical swords to fight evil. 

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Flags addpermalink

Both have gained a sword with many powers(8-Flags/10-Rave),fight an empire trying to take over the whole world.The main character come from a small island,and don't know the rest of the world.Both fathers fought against the empire too. 

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One Piece addpermalink

 - Similar feel from the characters
- One leading a large group on a quest of epic scale
- Good development for all main characters
- Many one on one 'boss' fights
- Fighting for great morales, saving the day
 

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Busou Renkin addpermalink

Other than the over-the-top action sequences, both series tell a good story filled with tons of exaggerated humor. 

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MÄR addpermalink

both are generic but pretty good shonen manga 

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Saiyuuki addpermalink

a group of people with mismatched personalities go on a journey through different lands fighting and meeting different people along the way 

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