If you liked
Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo
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...then you might like
Golden Time
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Similarities: -Lovable and honestly crafted characters are a strength of both shows -Both feature a female lead who behaves in a rather unique way. -Both include a love triangle -Both are very upbeat and whimsical -Both blend comedy and deep emotional feeling very, very well -Both are unconventional, brilliant takes on the "coming of age" trope -Both are slice of life anime as it should be told Differences: -the love triangle is front and center in Golden Time, unlike in Sakurasou where it is recurring but often in the background -Golden Time will make you cry more; Sakurasou will make you laugh more -Golden Time has a small supernatural element added into it -Sakurasou is an ensemble piece where seven characters feel equally important. In Golden Time, while everyone is likable and layered, the emotional investment is pretty much completely focused onto 3 of the characters. Both of these hold a very special place in my heart and I'd recommend either to anyone.
If you liked
Toradora!
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...then you might like
Golden Time
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Same manga author, and again we see an unconventional approach to romance. Like Toradora! Golden Time handles the subject with maturity. It will also tear at your heart like no other. What makes Golden Time even better, imho is that they dispose of the tired format of selfless male lead and tsundere female lead. This time, you get an incredible female that's one-part tsundere, two parts yandere, yet ultimately fits in neither box. Our male lead, meanwhile, is flawed and at times acts selfishly. Having both characters told in such honest fashion makes them unbelievably sympathetic.