Anime Recommendations

A young adult with a criminal/delinquent past becomes a teacher in charge of a problematic class of rebellious students. The students antagonise the teacher at first, but warm up to them after being taught valuable life lessons.

Both are rather simple shounen anime with dumb but honest and kind-hearted protagonist who has an ice-cold rival.

They're both drama fantasy anime that follows the journey of beings with extended lifespans, They both have a similar calming, chill atmosphere and both explore the theme of the time we spent with people and the memories we made.

a beautiful journey that will take us through a magical world, where we will meet characters that will teach us about life. And to know that the loss of a loved one does not mean that we will never see him or her again or that we will remain alone, we will always meet new people and that our actions, no matter how small they may be, make a difference.

both are ecchi romcom anime from the early 2000s featuring a boy who gets stuck with a girl who persistently chases for him. the romantic development in both animes is very cute, with the boy slowly warming up to the girl and realizing his true feelings. i think midori no hibi is just like rizelmine, but with fewer ecchi jokes.

Both animes have an mc who is overpowered af but still has some obstacles, but not rlly in the case of anos. They're both about magic and going through some sort of schooling system where not everyone acknowledges the mc.

Both animes have children who are normal in appearance but have crazy strong family ties and potential, and they are both build up animes that set the story for some really good animes.

Chill anime !! The one difference is Tanaka Kun has less romance, but overall same humor and vibe. Typical slice of life

A journey of self-revelation in a fantasy world

Both are slow paced fantasy anime that focus on world/character building over generic op MC tracks down the big bad and somehow kills it. The choices characters make are logical and there aren't any lifeless joke characters to pad out the story.

In the anime Dead Count Death Play, the main character is death itself in the flesh, can kill anyone he wants if he sees fit. the only difference from the anime Sokushi Cheat ga Saikyou sugite, Isekai no Yatsura ga Marude Aite ni Naranai n desu ga. is that he is a reborn necromancer and can resurrect the dead or grant the dead a new power, he also He is fair and goes to his goal to protect his friends. In the anime Sokushi Cheat ga Saikyou suite, Isekai no Yatsura game rude Site ni Naranai n desu ga. The main character, on the contrary, is an ordinary person with unlimited abilities to die, just not to say that he is smart, since he kills with just the power of thought without thinking about the consequences that may occur after. Just like in the anime Dead Count Death Play, the main character goes to his goal to protect loved ones while he is fair, although at the same time he is the strongest threat to any deity or creature.

It's got a different premise and a more modern setting, but it deals with the kind of underbelly of society and explores characters who engage in taboo and get their hands dirty like 91 Days.

both series are about mass classroom summoning and both MCs are shunned due to a perceived lack of skills arifureta plays like a mainstream harem isekai, instant death is more parody-like arifureta's MC is more edgy and bitter than instant death's, who is more indifferent

both MCs have aloof personality and are overpowered and is trying to look average to hide their true power one is isekai, one is non-fantasy instant death has many humors, youjitsu is more serious

both are isekai involving classroom mass summoning the MC are shunned due to a perceived lack of skill both series have meta humor in it "instant death" is gory, and "shinka no mi" is more lighthearted

Very largescale aweseome fights with great character development and plenty of hype too

Violent, gory, and deeply stylistic OVAs that are illustrated through beautiful animation. Decently potent emotion portrayed in a rather short runtime. A robust soundtrack adds to the experience in a major way.

Both are booby anime with fun action scenes. HS DxD has more "plot" but both are similar in combining story "plot" and action.

World building is a very strong aspect of both series, that much is obvious, but I am surprised that no one talks about how similar the 2 show's world building style/strengths really are. Dungeon is just a different flavour of abyss, a long downwards spiral, where each layer has it's own ecosystem, all of which interconnects into a certain masterfully played out cohesiveness, that makes the setting feel more "real" than most other fantasy. If you look at the cooking scenes in made in abyss in particular, it becomes painfully obvious how they both go about world building the exact same way. So if you are a fan of the world building in either shows, DEFINITELY give the other one a chance,

If you've watched Frieren: While not at all a series with any action, Deaimon is a show that reminds me of the same feeling I got watching Frieren. Overall, like Frieren, the story is very heartwarming, the story follows a young man who goes back to his hometown to help out his family at their shop. There, he meets a young girl that his family has taken in. The series follows the various stories that happen in their town similar to that of Frieren's smaller adventures with Fern and Stark. Its main plot is executed similarly to Frieren in that much of the joy comes in through even the smallest (but impactful) events. TLDR; Similarly heartwarming show, but without the action and fantasy setting. Watch this if you want the more of the relaxing feeling that you get with Frieren.

in both at the start violet and frieren are emotionally detached they also have very good dubs

TIDDIES!!!!

I’d recommend “Love Stage!!” for anyone who enjoyed “Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu/DAKAICHI -I’m being harassed by the sexiest man of the year-“ because of the fact both are boys love in the entertainment industry. Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu is definitely way more.. lets say interesting and crazy than Love Stage. In Love Stage Izumi, the main character learns to love Ryouma even after being harassed by him and !spoiler alert! only goes at it twice If im remembering correctly, which is definitely calmer than Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu but I can say I definitely enjoyed the story and advancement in their relationship I also was consumed by it for the second time when I was looking for cute Izumi scenes to edit and decided to watch it again! I may have made mistakes while remembering what happened in both animes so i apologize for any mistakes!

Both are basically about little cute guys doing embarrassing things! I find it adorable how in “Cool Doji Danshi/Play It Cool, Guy” theres just a bunch of guys who do embarrassing things and just try and pretend they dont care which is the point of the anime, so in “Atarashii Joushi wa Do Tennen/My New Boss Is Goofy” the main character has trama from his last boss and then when he gets his new boss he finds out he is “goofy” which is meaning that he does cute little embarrassing things like a kid (he doesnt really realize most of the time) and in a way it heals the main character and the people around him. When I was watching both I felt as if they were pretty similar and gave me the same sort of vibe, im sorry if theres any mistakes after watching so many animes in a relatively short period of time I may have forgotten parts or remembered things differently. I really wished this anime would turn out to be like “30-sai made Doutei dato Mahoutsukai ni Nareru Rashii” with the boys love office workspace type thing but I dont think there is any real romantic connection between the main 4 characters.

The fight scenes between the two are great. if you love action fight scenes I'd recommend this

The 1990s romcom "His and Her Circumstances" (also known as Kare Kano) has a lot in common with the more recent "Horimya". Both are high school romances that take a more grounded approach to exploring the character's relationships. Other similarities include: -very similar art styles and character designs. -the main male and female characters are rather similar in personality. -similar jokes and comedic style, mix of slapstick and situational comedy. -both start off focusing mainly on the two main characters, and gradually as the story goes on include more and more the supporting characters and their backstories until its almost not about the main duo anymore. -in the two stories the main couple "do the deed" although in both its just a brief scene of them sleeping together. Overall "Horimiya" has much better production and has a great opening song, while "His and Her Circumstances" has a better story and character development in my opinion. The latter also has more serious moments in the second half. If you like one it is highly probably you'll like the other.

I can’t believe this wasn’t recommended yet. -Both giant animals that take care of a incapable young girl -Kuma Miko girl is school age while the other is a working young woman -Goofy antics -Frustrated larger animal but protective over their girl -Slice of life -Unrealistic yet hardly fantasy -Two main characters with little focus on anyone else -The bear can talk to the human, the cat can not but he has internal dialogue and goes on shopping trips

they are very simmilar reincarnated with knowledge of previous life , new world has magic in wich mc is very good , similarly mc is taught magic by a small girl teacher . the base plot or story line in verry simillar

the exact reasons are a spoiler but it'll make sense if you watch it

Both follow the day-to-day adventures of legendary figures after the major fight, in Gintama's case after the Joui war.

-Both are dialogue based -directed by the same person and have similar animation shenanigans -The characters have issues and are deeper than they appear to be. -Both have highly praised music -Both deal with the supernatural -Both have odd orders to enjoy the series. For monogatari, you need to watch a bunch of shows and movies which are in non chronological order, and for Mekakucity actors you need to listen to a music series known as Kagerou Project, then read a manga series called Kagerou Daze, then read a light novel series also named Kagerou Daze and then watch the anime (where you must watch until the end credits of each episode).

Both anime really good make the "Mafia" vibes. Both are really good and mind blowing

Combining elements of horror and comedy, with a good amount of fanservice. Sankerea uses these around it's romance, while Mieruko-chan focuses on Miko, its female main character, and her friends. Both have slower paced plots, with Sankerea a bit quicker, and give a fair amount of depth to the central characters. Both have a school setting and also feature cats a lot

Male mc goes through his regular life until he meets main female character who has some of romantic tension with the mc. One way or another they are together for years and their brief time together is part of the buildup of the 1 hour long 1st episode. Similar endings to their brief time together. The episode concludes with the opening song being played. By the second episode we see more female characters being introduced, some way or the other replacing the female heroine from the first episode. There are also some similarities between the character dynamics. Both siesta and ai hoshino are a little attached to the mc and are experts in their respective field of work and famous. Both kimihiko and aqua are kinda infatuated with the fmc and have a change in personality after their experiences with the character are over. They also eventually I'm some way attempt to follow in the footsteps of siesta/ai. Oshi no Ko and The Detective is Already Dead share somewhat similar plotlines; while twms takes a more realistic approach to the story, oshi no ko features more fantasy elements and reincarnation themes in it.

These two are shonens that takes place in a superschool setting. With a prominent feature of demons and extremely frequent comedy . Where the plot revolves around the mains going on misadventures

These two features a cast of characters with supernatural powers, with a lot of fighting and a darker atmosphere throughout, contributed by the setting's darker fashion sense

Honestly, the 20 second of street skating montage in K depicts skate culture better than Sk8 does.

Both are music-related anime with young prodigies who later become professionals at a young age. Forest Piano focuses on the music more, whereas Your Lie In April has a more romantic vibe. Both have some dark themes as far as growth and overcoming challenges go. Both have beautiful classical music featured.

These series are really similar, so if you like The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, you will also like this one.

Unparalleled tranquility in both anime. The love of nature is prevalent in both anime. Complex and very humane characters. Rollercoasters of emotions. Adventure anime at its best!

Both anime involves a female mc who’s passionate about making anime(in shirobako) and game(in 16bit). While shirobako explains the overall process in detail, 16bit focuses more on the sci-fi style.

Mix of well balanced politcs and warfare with excellent characters and story.

Both anime have a bit of a calming vibe, Hanasaku Iroha less so. They are also both slice of life and revolve around making friends as a teenager.

both are isekai and both MCs have the vision to befriend and empower all the monster races the differences are -one MC is child human and the other is a slime -slime isekai has combat and RPG mechanics in it

dark thriller anime with a female protagonist that goes through a lot, that along with weird and messed up moments, nudity, gore and all that good stuff too

Same genre, but focuses on the villainess as a child and how she plans to shape up the kingdom and not get executed. Less emphasis on romance, but same love-able and smart yet oblivious villainess character.

What if this show featured a lesbian couple instead of a straight couple? Another reincarnation into an otome game with heavy romantic pursuit - except this time our isekai-ed is the protagonist trying to win over the cold villainess.

What if instead of marrying the final boss, she leveled up to defeat the final boss? That's basically the plot of this anime. The characters are in high school instead of being adults and there's less (though not no) romance, but the shows have very similar feeling.

These shows are cut from the same cloth. Woman gets reincarnated into the villainess and tries to stop her fate, she ends up gathering a harem in the process. The biggest difference is that "My Next Life as the Villainess" doesn't focus as much on romance, as the main character is totally oblivious to her many suitors, instead focusing on life skills and friendship.

The ending is very messy but the vibes are immaculate!

Though Kino is much more dreamlike than Yokohama, they share similarly bleak settings, but set out to see the beauty in them.

Night on the Galactic Railroad is like if you took the train sequence from Spirited Away and made it into a whole movie.

Both are place in ancient China. And both of the female characters reveals the mysteries inside the palace.

Girls on rooftops with shovels and umbrellas as symbols or weapons... The music videos somewhat got a similar dark theme as well as art styles.

Both have female characters who prank the protagonist. And both have a more childish feel.

"Yona of the Dawn" and "Code Geass" may seem quite different at first glance, as one is a fantasy adventure while the other is a mecha anime with political intrigue. However, there are some similarities between the two: Strong Protagonists: Both series feature protagonists who undergo significant character development and are driven by a strong sense of determination. Yona from "Yona of the Dawn" and Lelouch from "Code Geass" both start off as seemingly powerless characters but gradually become leaders with a clear vision and purpose. Themes of Rebellion and Revolution: Both series explore themes of rebellion and revolution against oppressive regimes. In "Yona of the Dawn," Yona and her companions seek to overthrow corrupt rulers and bring justice to the kingdom. Similarly, in "Code Geass," Lelouch leads a rebellion against the Britannian Empire to create a better world for his sister and those oppressed by the regime. Complex Relationships: Both series feature complex interpersonal relationships that drive the plot forward. Yona's relationships with her companions and the conflicts within the group mirror the intricate dynamics between characters in "Code Geass," where alliances and betrayals play a crucial role in the story. Strategic Thinking and Political Intrigue: While "Yona of the Dawn" primarily focuses on adventure and character development, it also incorporates elements of political intrigue and strategic thinking, similar to "Code Geass." Yona and her companions must navigate the complex political landscape of their kingdom, making alliances and outmaneuvering enemies along the way. Overall, while "Yona of the Dawn" and "Code Geass" may differ in setting and genre, they share similarities in their themes of rebellion, complex characters, and strategic thinking, making them both compelling anime series in their own right.

While they're pretty different, 'Millennium Actress' and 'The Tale of the Princess Kaguya' are still both movies about the life of a girl, its themes are very "Emotional And Captivating Fantasy Storytelling" according to Letterboxd which... yeah, true. Both movies are great and should be watched at least once.

The MC lives and interacts with 5 beautiful girls. then the MC is also required to choose which of the five girls will become his wife.

Both anime are about cute little girls that makes you feel being cleansed from inside.

Supernaturally powered characters make use of tools and ridiculous abilities to fight one another. Each fight feels distinct in both how they play out and appear visually. Unbelievably strong meathead MC is the guiding force for the main cast. Almost all forward action is concurrent with what they do throughout the show. The group dynamic between said MC and his allies becomes quickly engrossing.

Both of these mecha shows explore humanistic sympathy within the environment of war. Another notable feature is its prominence of the secondary cast, all featuring very intricately woven and fully developed roles despite the brutal setting that surrounds them. They are similar both structurally, contain notably 90s styled art and coloring in its visuals, and have a comforting yet cold atmosphere.

Although prominently featuring an activity, such as the refinement of advanced technology in Texhnolyze, or the sport of boxing in Ashita no Joe, each show accompanies its protagonist alongside their involvement in these interests. They start in an almost animal state, to a refined master of their craft. They change and evolve with the revelations made about each subject as well, finding an end to these journeys in a certain comforting, bittersweet appreciation of fleeting life.

Despite from the different era (Azumanga from Heisei and BTR from Reiwa) and genre (BTR focuses in music while Azumanga is a SoL with more general context), both Azumanga and BTR are the same sitcom-SoL anime shows that share the same cute but goofy and even memetic traits, mainly from Bocchi herself and Osaka, and both are relatable either in their respective eras or nowadays. Both Bocchi and Osaka are considered by many fans as the goofiest slice of life heroines ever exist. Well, if you want to enjoy a slapstick slice of life, these two would be a great combination.

both fun, light-hearted comedies about girls in school both gag humour all the protagonists have weird quirks both have ninjas

Both protagonist have bizarre strength, there are also a lot of other things that are similar, and you'll easily tell which of them are.

Fighting Against Destiny in a Neverending Loop of Mystery Misery and Death .

bound by blood to a place /shrine demons protecting main char

trusted place "landgod", while momochi is bound by blood ayakashi / demon protecting human

bound by blood , maim bound by blood to place ayakashi, underworld (vampire, wolf) protecting human different main place cafe while momochi is shrine

Both anime potray an OP MC with OP subordinates, who are incredibly loyal. The MCs' actions have often unintended ramifications for the politics of the respective worlds. They are both skilled in magic, masquerade as adventurers, and have subordinates that go to extreme measures when dealing with "lowly humans."

Waiting for a paradise but receive a hell

The world has changed drastically, and humanity is not exactly to be trusted...

Both have almost similar persentation technique especially with that ink splatter stuff

Both series tackle the importance of time, what it means to be human and how our lives can be cut short. The self identity of an individual evolves over time to reflect how one's nature may change.

Lots of fluffy cuteness. Low key, chill, relatively low stakes. Main difference is AMBL is more slice of life and a bit less serialized. Also, there's a romance angle in AMBL (by no means the defining aspect of the show), while Fluffy Paradise lacks any romance

Both are set in middle school and high school respectively. They're similar in the sense, both have a shy timid ML and a popular cute FL, they're wholesome with romantic fluff

- Both have an idol leaving the city and working in a far place. - While nourin (agriculture) focuses more on comedy (shimoneta) shirosuna (aquarium) focuses more on the process and problems in owning an aquarium. - Both are great anime with cute girls

both anime are on body exchange

both made by the same guy "One", mob psycho has better animation imo as well as better characters and better story beats that resonated with me. it's like one took what he learned from opm & perfected it with this masterpiece.

Similar protagonist, similar tropes. - Protagonist is a girl who grows up in the countryside - She is nice (too much so for my taste) - Animals love her, and she has a little animal consort - Also most humans like her, and she has many friends - And some (male) devotees who would even risk their lives for her, without getting anything in return - She gets into the high society - There, she meets her first serious enemies - Especially a girl around her own age hates her, and plots against the protag I found Candy Candy somewhat better, because it contains more interesting subplots and side characters, thanks to its length. But if you fancy the same elements of the main storyline in a shortened version, you may watch Charlotte.

Both are excellent 90s ova comedies with similar art style.

protagonists as loveable as they are resolute.

If you like the concept of twins, pretty young blonde boy with blue eyes, and twisted personality due to a traumatising orphaned childhood, you should watch this next. Both series are about chasing someone down and filled with mysteries and crazy happenings revealed throughout the story.

Cute Anime Girls With AK-47

In short... the story takes place in the future, mostly in a virtual world, the task is to get level ten and meet the developer. Villains who just laugh all the time. The holes in the story, the random amplification, and it's all the work of the same author. That's why I think SAO is the best choice :DD

Both have a dark, dystopian cyberpunk world, clearly inspired by Blade Runner. Both ask deep philosophical questions, and the characters search for answers to them. Both combine drama, action and psychology. Personally, I had a similar experience watching them, and I have no doubt that if you liked one of them, you will like the other, so give it a try!

- Both heavily feature the topic of ‘living’ dolls, albeit in different forms - Both have characters who possess supernatural abilities - Both have a core theme of mystery - Both use Victorian-era aesthetics for inspiration

they both have the same premise a pandemic causing the population of men capable of having sex to drop but in shuumatsu harem the desease actually causes death and in modaete adam kun the disease only causes impotence shuumatsu harem has action scenes

Idk fantasy vibes, I guess

Both series focus on a skilled warrior haunted by their past on the bloody path of revenge. The brutal combat and graphic violence don't let up in either story, and both blend ancient fighting styles with modern/futuristic technology. If you like watching a man fight like a demon, then you'll appreciate Ninja Kamui and Afro Samurai.

Just like Kirito, Lain also utilizes technology, whether it's in the form of games or the internet, as a means of escaping the real world. The connection between physical body and the virtual realm is present in both series.

same bullying/appearance issues with both MCs who were originally fat/ugly except Beauty Water is more on the horror/thriller aspect

The vibe of the shows is quite alike, in both cases, the protagonists are members of an organization that aims to maintain order and peace among citizens and the plot develops with their missions. The Witch and the Beast is set in a fantasy world, the characters are super interesting and the art style is stunning, while Psycho-Pass is more of a sci-fi work. In my opinion, the story-telling is similar, I would recommend both animes for thriller and seinen enthusiasts.

silly front with not so silly back, plus the main characters are similar to each other

Both have a post apocalyptic plot where the female protagonist is tasked with a mission to save the world

Both animes have a similar premise. Shy girl who wants to change meets a magical pet and she becomes a magical girl, gathering a friend group in the process. Many of the characters have similar traits and you can draw parallels between them, for example both Akari and Erika struggle with having popular older sisters and it plays a role in their character arcs, you also have Yuri and Sara who are both smart but very quiet and usually keep to themselves. There are some other big similarities that I can't say because it's spoilers but you get the gist of it. Story wise, the two are not that similar but if you like characters and the setting of Jewelpet Twinkle, you'll definitely enjoy heartcatch precure.

These two focuses on practicing and perfecting art- related skills with hyped up performances

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They both have concept of heroes. The only difference between them is that the MC of one punch man is overpowered and on the other hand the MC of boku no hero academia gets stronger with time. They both have good sidecast

Perhaps this anime can be considered a little more "adult", but it is very depraved and sometimes causes discomfort with the main character's family ties.