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Both use unreliable narration to make you question what is real and what is imagination.

There are mysteries throughout the story, and the protagonist Maomao is very knowledgable in medicines and drugs, similar to Haibara Ai. Both stories also involve hiding true identities and blood relations.

Both shows explore grief, regret and friendship after tragedy. (TW: list on doesthedogdie.com)

Psychological and depressing shows exploring identity and isolation. (TW: you can see a list on doesthedogdie.com)

Couple Lives Together Have a side couple who are best friends with the male MC

Kemono Jihen te entrega momentos fofos e momentos engraçados, junto de situações sérias e de ação, assim como Spy x Family. A única diferença que pode te fazer não gostar de Kemono Jihen se você gostou de Spy x Family é o fato de que Kemono Jihen aborda temas um pouco mais sensíveis e pesados do que SxF, mas como ambos te trazem esse lado mais "dark", com uma quebra aos momentos de fofura e comédia, eu também achei uma semelhança interessante que pode cativar os mesmos tipos de expectadores, mas tenham em mente que Kemono Jihen não tem seu > foco < na comédia, diferente de SxF.

Both animes have mc that hides his identity because of the danger and judgement they would face for who they are. Both are set on a fantasy world and explores the power-scale of that world. Also, I think that the two mc's are kinda similar. Both are largely liked by the women next to them, are very kind, smart and strategic on their actions, both having a lifelong goal to achieve and always growing to reach that goal. (and btw, animation is not a forte of neither)

Both series focus on teenage girls who are both idols and warriors. Both incclude some sort of travelling between planets/worlds. AKB is a tad more serious and includes gun combat as opposed to Precure's more lighthearted, magical girl nature.

both really nice vibe niche sport anime the rules are explained for those who are unfamiliar and the pace is slow and nice still gives some doki doki in the heat of competition. if you like one probably the other as well though tonbo doesn't have romance while chihayafuru has.

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Both works share similarities in exploring existential themes, time-spanning journeys, and supernatural conflicts, with characters facing moral and emotional dilemmas. However, Kijin Gentoushou focuses more on action and historical fantasy, while To Your Eternity emphasizes emotional drama and the development of humanity.

A group of five friends trapped in strange situations which put their bonds of friendship at risk.

Both anime involve a main character who inherits farming related skills but secretly gain an unfairly overpowered cheat skill. Both premise are fantasy worlds but mix between original fantasy and isekai fantasy. They have the same care free style and childish male MCs with little progressive conflict.

Both series involve a main character who inherits farming related skills but secretly gain an unfairly overpowered cheat skill. Both premise are fantasy worlds but mix between original fantasy and isekai fantasy. They have the same care free style and childish male MCs with minimal conflict.

Both are Kenichi Sonoda works with all of the fixings. Wonderfully smooth animation and solid character designs. The one and only Rally Vincent also appears as a main protagonist in both! Stories center around pseudo-vigilantes getting into shenanigans and nefarious happenings. Very much action packed. An easy yet simultaneously engaging watch.

Animes with very similar colorful western-ish art styles, high-octane senseless action scenes, in addition with toilet and sexual humor. Same director and share similar themes and genres.

both are school with fantasy character in it. rosario is full monster school tho + kinda harem when itsuka is more about one vamp/demon girl

The Vampire Dies in No Time Season 2 and One Punch Man Season 2 both explore a “job-ified” world where being a vampire hunter or hero isn’t just a calling: It’s a profession. In both shows, characters navigate systems built around rankings, reputation, and reward, where saving the day often comes second to climbing the social or professional ladder. Both series maintain their lighthearted tone, using dry wit, deadpan delivery, and ironic situations to highlight how ridiculous it is to turn heroism into office work, yet somehow, they make that absurdity feel weirdly grounded and fun.

Fun music videos for all-female bands, TsuShiMaMiRe (TSMMR) in Hyper Sweet Power and Shonen Knife in Banana Chips. The members of TsuShiMaMiRe appear themselves in Hyper Sweet Power while the members of Shonen Knife are animated in Banana Chips. Hyper Sweet Power sounds like it's in Engrish but the lyrics are actually sung entirely in English. Banana Chips has Japanese and English versions.

Silly protag-kun gets into funky adventures. He is the unbothered (or only mildly bothered) king in a world of highly bothered individuals. Also it's funny

Sports anime are better when they have a healthy amount of realism mixed in. Interpersonal drama, non-sports related complications, finances even. It makes for a more well rounded show. Also, gay

If you want to see high schoolers go batsh*t insane over games that 'aren't that deep bro' this is the one.

Both are hyperviolent slice of life comedies staring a supernatural moeblob girlfail main character who has found herself living with a hyper-competent no-nonsense woman with a taste for inflicting brutal violence

- both anime are manhwas adaptation - both anime have action/fighting - the drama in both of them is very good - both MCs need to exercise and get better - both MCs are related with beautiful girls - both are worth of watching

Although the overall plot is different, the setting and system of fightng are evidently the same. Young boy seeks to be the strongest, surrounded by a world of magic that not everyone can actually use (seperating normal folk from the sorcerors), encounters plenty of foes and allies alike that are stronger or can at least pose a threat, but has something extremely unique that allows him to stand out above the rest. I can't help but feel that the creator of Radiant, Tony Valente, took heavy inspiration from Hiro Mashima. And if he did, then I'm glad that he understands peak.

Both movies are about the Battle of Okinawa during WW2. Himeyuri is a more global overview of what the girls during that time went through. It gives some more depth and details about the battle.

Adult protagonists with shady backgrounds deciding to become high school teachers. Pretty much share the same genres and themes. Gokusen is almost like a role reversal to Great Teacher Onizuka. GTO has a male teacher, and mostly interacts with female students, in Gokusen the teacher is female, and she interacts with male students.

both have women being really good friends and enjoying their hobbies in a very cute and funny way

Both Are About A Male MC Has Normal Life But Until Their Life Was Changed After They Met A Mysterious Person Is From Unknown Place Because Tsunayoshi Reminded Me Of Yuji Who Are School Male MC And Both Yuji and Tsuna are in a training session. Yuji is trained by Shana and Tsuna being trained by Reborn. I think the two stories are alike

Spritually, both series have the same concepts. In Madoka, girls make contracts to become "Magical Girls" and are gifted with powers to fight off "Witches" who secretly hide and deveour humans for their power. In Shana, people make contracts with the Kings of Guze in order to become "Flame Haze" who fight Guze no Tomogora who live secretly from most humans as they devour humans for their "Power of Existence". Although Shana focuses more action with slow and epic character devlopment with ALL of its variety of characters, Modoka is short and sweet and also contains a great story that you see rarely these days. Both are great series!

These two are litarally the most similar animes. Both got a autistic girl and a guy that tries to help her. The comedy is also the same. You can't find a closer match than this

Both are anime movies loosely based on Chinese mythology of the same origin and made by Chinese animation studios. Moreover, both have plotline theme of fighting back against a unfair system.

These are both sci Fi stories which feature a romantic element and a fairly prominent chubby male character that is treated respectfully

Lot of characters is both show struggle to get along well with and is always competitive with other bands and previous member

365-nichi no Ashita is a promotional music video for the Hokkaido Electric Power Company (HEPCO) while Cross Road is a commercial for the Z-kai cram school. Both realistic and feature students preparing for their college entrance exams set to inspirational music.

This might seem a weird recommendation, but this movie is the closest equivalent to Redline for how it captures the very essence of pure, unaltered S P E E D in animated form.

Dark comedies where cute girls kill each other with fair lots of bloodbaths, their vibes are different where Akiba is a lot more realistic with its character designs whilst NinKoro has more moe looking characters. They are both set in the busy city of Tokyo but do differ where Akiba is a bit more on a grander scale with maid café literal turf wars whereas NinKoro is more getting rid of pursuers. There is always a contrast in both with the colourful bustling vibrant colours and cutesy looks compared to the bloody gruelling deaths of other characters, tho is a lot more heavy on the action, blood, and carnage over at Akiba whereas NinKoro leans more on the slice of life of its ninja and assassin MC's. Don't get too attached to some of the characters because who knows if they will make it to the next episode.

I associate "Tokyo Ravens" and "Kemono Jihen" together in my mind because I watched both after I checked them out from the same library next to where I live. Anyways after I gave it a bit more thought I realized they had a lot in common, including: -similar story lines, teen boy who lives in countryside realizes his special ability and moves to where else but Tokyo, where most of the story takes place. -both have a fox girl named Kon who features very prominently in the promotional material and is according to MAL the most popular character of the show. -plot about superpowers, antagonists that rely on negative energy, kids w/ special abilities etc. -while there's a little here & there, the two shows are relatively tame when it comes to fanservice compared to most other shounen series. Personally I thought these shows were somewhat average but if you like one perhaps you might want to check out the other.

Both shows are isekai to game worlds or video game-like worlds. Both MC have an underwhelming almost clerical (a literal clerk not a cleric lol) ability, but can use and manipulate this ability to amazing success. Both deal with the ramifications of modern innovation on "primitive" worlds.

Though link click's plot does not have anything to do with with magical girls it shares similarities with the time travel aspect which is an major plot point throughout the main madoka series through the characters Homura and Madoka. So if you wanted to see more of that type of content link click's whole plot is centred around time traveling specifically and shares the similar journeys of grief and tragedy that the main cast had to face in madoka.

If you enjoyed Moriarty the Patriot, you should definitely check out Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective. It features a brilliant and eccentric detective who’s descended from both Sherlock Holmes and James Moriarty, blending genius deduction with a darker, unpredictable edge. Like Moriarty, it dives into complex mysteries and features a unique take on justice, with psychological twists and a compelling lead. The mix of sharp intellect, moral ambiguity, and intense cases makes it a must-watch for fans of clever crime dramas.

Both shows have MCs who gamble with their life on the line.

Both shows have MCs who gamble with their life on the line.

Both anime are centered around a sport, but are less about actually playing the sport and more about the various people who are involved in some way.

Both have time travelling and queer undertones

Both series involve granting wishes/helping others through some form of magic. And in both cases, the main cast are cute girls with a complex backstory.

Both series have some fairytale references and have a princess/princesses as guardians/magical girls. Music and dancing is relevant in both anime.

Both anime involve magical girls and music/performance. The key difference is that Kimi to Idol Precure is about Idols, and Mebashi Wiches just has the girls sing/perform without explicitly calling them idols. Also, Precure involves fighting monsters and Maebashi Wishes is focused in granting wishes and has some more serious topics and undertones. However, as i said, they both involve music and performances and share similar colorful characters and aesthetic.

In both anime, the magical girls are/want to be idols or being an idol a key element of the story. They both are more traditional mahou shoujos compared to other series of this time. They have similar aesthetics and an overall cute vibe.

These shows involve females leads who are not detectives, but find themselves solving mysteries and crimes with their junior partner. They are very smart but their somewhat odd demeanour causes them to have difficulty working with others. Each episode, or dual episode, of these shows has them solving a different mystery. There are even similar "detective mode activated" scenes.

They both center around food and have fantasy creatures gushing over how good real Earth food is. They both have a laid back vibe with no real danger and are mostly a device to have people react to yummy food they have never tasted before. Campfire cooking has a little more adventure and progression, while Isekai Restaurant is episodic with a large varied cast and no central story.

Both centralized in one area and focus on a lot of people.

multiple factions, more than 2-a-side battle for control of town

To believe and be brave are these spring-themed and dandelion-filled music videos' message

Spring-themed music videos full of warmth and dandelions under blue skies. The MVs share a similar mood as well as lyrics about shared memories.

Spring-themed music videos with soothing lyrics, lots of dandelions and moons.

the protagonist and his android partner fight together

both places is in a place between death and life, people and workers dont have that strict lines and also the vibes are quite similar.

They’re actually very similar when you look into it. Blue Lock and Tomodachi Game are both competition-based anime set in a controversial project setting ran by an eccentric leader. They develop the characters and story through the same themes – teamwork, ethics, and above all else, friendship and betrayal. Isagi and Yuuichi are both similar protagonists in the way they both develop into selfish and “evil” characters to rise to the top. The rest of the cast does too, but it’s most prominent in them. Their monologues are also similar. And when you think about, you can consider Blue Lock as a death game, only except your soccer career is at stake instead of your life, which the anime shows can be just as threatening.

1. Both series revolve around dark supernatural threats that are invisible to ordinary people. 2. Kimetsu no Yaiba features demons, while Jujutsu Kaisen features curses. 3. The protagonists join secret organizations dedicated to hunting these supernatural beings. 4. Each series has a trio of main characters with distinct personalities. 5. These trios often work together in missions and battles. 6. The protagonists are motivated by strong personal reasons rather than a desire for power. 7. Tanjiro wants to save his sister, and Yuji wants to help people and die with meaning. 8. Gojo and Rengoku are standout mentor figures with immense strength. 9. Despite the darkness, both shows focus on perseverance, growth, and hope.

Same historical period, same setting, both involve misteries around the emperor's concubines.

Both are game shows with a twist. juicyyy

Anime subcategory: 'Looks ARE Deceiving.' Looks all cutesy and innocent on the outside, but actually is nothing like it. So just based on the cover, don't give these for your kids or younger relatives to watch. Contains psychological, horror, and maybe even some gory elements.

Anime subcategory: 'Looks ARE Deceiving.' Looks all cutesy and innocent on the outside, but actually is nothing like it. So just based on the cover, don't give these for your kids or younger relatives to watch. Contains psychological, horror, and maybe even some gory elements.

Anime subcategory: 'Looks ARE Deceiving.' Looks all cutesy and innocent on the outside, but actually is nothing like it. So just based on the cover, don't give these for your kids or younger relatives to watch. Contains psychological, horror, and maybe even some gory elements.

Anime subcategory: 'Looks ARE Deceiving.' Looks all cutesy and innocent on the outside, but actually is nothing like it. So just based on the cover, don't give these for your kids or younger relatives to watch. Contains psychological, horror, and maybe even some gory elements.

- Heavy hitter, not for weak souls - Taboo relationship that grows deeper by the end - Another short and sweet one season romance series

"High Stakes Game" anime without any actual high stakes. In Pachislo, they play slots with tokens, not even real money, and the only goal is to be the 'King' of slot games. In Kakegurui it's just billionaire girls playing with money that has no weight at all, it's no big deal if they lose.

Kondo (After the Rain) and Majime (the Great Passage)'s passions are both in the field of literature, though in different specialties. From their POV, romance is also oblique relation to that passion as they navigate the situation of a high schooler in love with him (Kondo) or his marriage (Majime).

Features girls working towards following their passion. Shares themes of being guided their predecessors, enjoying the moments and the inevitability of change while some things come full circle. The music in Aria is one of its strongest points and music is a central element of Hibike Eupho

An organization who fight against creatures, if like kaijuu no.8 you have to try World Trigger(very underrated and better)

If you like ocultism, yokai or japan mythology

both are very good and worthwatching. Perfect animation, peak art. the storyline is good, sometimes quite hard to understand but its not that important. Enjoy

In both series the protagonist is a middle-aged man who is good at swordsmanship. They both think they are weak but are actually strong. They both trained up girl(s) who rose to become famous in the big city, who bluff about how strong their master is and puts the protagonist in a tough spot.

Both have a similar concept about how heroes gain their powers based on the beliefs of the populace. Essentially once their fans believe that their heroes could do something, that belief manifests into reality

Both have a similar slow-burning romance under the surface of a comedy with a wonderful supporting cast. Both the male leads and female leads have the same vibe.

Studio Ghibli female protagonists and witches. A witch named Bella Yaga and The Mandrake adopt a little orphan girl in Aya to Majo while a witch named Baba Yaga has an Egg Princess captured in Pandane to Tamago-hime. The witches keep the girls as their assistants or more like their servants to do daily chores.

Both are movies about a younger sibling learning to love their disabled older (but younger-looking) sibling.

"Deca-Dence" shares similarities with "Attack on Titan" in its concept of a world threatened by monstrous creatures and humanity's struggle for survival, but it also distinguishes itself with unique elements. Both anime feature humanity living within fortified cities or structures to protect against monstrous threats, with "Deca-Dence" featuring the mobile fortress city and "Attack on Titan" featuring the walls. However, "Deca-Dence" distinguishes itself with its focus on the Gadoll as colorful, more mechanical-looking monsters, and with its action sequences featuring modified vehicles and a sci-fi version of the 3D maneuver gear

Ironic and funny CGDCT hobby (action cameras and cooking) comedies from the masters of the genre (Non Non Biyori and Yuru Camp, respectively). Both shows have very energetic editing, visual gags and aired in the spring 2025 season.

This is self-explanatory; both are sports anime and have good plots. But watch Blue Lock first and then Haikyuu because it's like watching gold then turning into diamond. Haikyuu is really good because the creator doesn't always glaze the main characters like other animes. It shows the development of the main characters and showing how they beat the people better than them. But sometimes its just annoying how the creator makes Karasuno and the opposing team have points back to back making the episode longer.

Blend S and Ballpark both focus on girls who work serving customers (cafe in Blend S and beer seller in Ballpark) Both also have catchy songs (OP in Blend S and ED in Ballpark).

A hero who is looking for himself. Strong, sweet from the beginning and embarks on an unknown journey through danger. It does not hurt anyone who is good at heart. Gradually, he makes friends and grows stronger during his journey.

Charismatic ex-biker gang leaders deciding to go straight and narrow, becoming productive members of society. Seinen animes with adult male protagonists, with focus on comedy, drama, workplace, and even some romance. The men also have a habit of getting into a lot of fights and other trouble.

There are many similarities between Yuru Camp and Zatsu Tabi: - Blue-haired protagonist who likes to go on solo adventures - The protagonist has a group of friends with unique personalities - Explores places in Japan in a cozy way - Similar background art - Has a narrator who gives helpful information and knowledge If you like one of these anime, there's a high chance you'll like the other one!

+Both shows follow the story of a group of characters from a bigger organization that fights against unknown monsters. +The main character is considerably weak in comparison and has to fight with cunning and strategy, but not strength, against his opponents. +Also, they hide a secret related to using the power of their enemies against themselves. (Spoiler) In the case of Kafka, is his capacity to turn into a kaiju, and Osamu, the neighbor origin of Kuga and Hyuse, their most powerful members of his team. +Some weapons and abilities in both shows are kinda similar, also fight styles and classes, is even interesting to see how both shows portray a similar type of fighter (Kirie and Kikoru for example) +We also have a variety of monsters on both sides, monster-like Neighbors are less prominent in later episodes, but initially, we have a good amount of them. -Well, the animation. Kaijuu 8-gou's quality is just another league, and World Trigger's animation was already limited by its time. -The humor of both shows is completely different, besides a few jokes, World Trigger is usually more suitable for all audiences. -And yup, the monsters and designs in in Kaijuu are far more crude and disgusting, while in World Trigger are way simpler and basic. Not better or worse, just different. Could be shocking watch them, one beside the other. However, I believe World Trigger is along with Fire Force! The must-watch if liked Kaijuu 8-gou. Give it a try, boys!

Both main characters are modest and thoughtful. Strength translates into kindness and gentleness.

A perpetually penniless duo/trio taking any job that might keep them going (even those they initially refuse), usually ending up hungrier than before. A radical underground group plotting world domination/destruction. A colorful cast including: - chill, debauched but secretly super strong mc called xxx~chan by his partners and demon/devil by his enemies (Gintoki/Ban) - moron old friend known for his sunglasses and laughter (Tatsuma/Haruki) - girlboss in a chinese outfit (Kagura/Himiko) - wise older bartender-owner (Otose/Paul) - feminine sidekick with unexpected muscle (Otae/Natsumi) - long-haired pretty boy who sometimes gets mistaken for a girl or dresses as one (Katsura/Kazuki) - grandpa knowledgeable with machines (Gengai/Gensui) plus extravagant villains, crazy extras... and monkeys. Most - or all - of which taking place in the notorious Shinjuku/Kabukichou. Action and comedy are their prominent genres, although the mood may swing from silly to serious in the very same scene/episode. Both are adapted from weekly shounen manga - one published in Jump, the other in Magazine - and have all the typical tropes of the demographic, from the mini-arcs and tragic past to the battles and dialogues. GetBackers is older than Gintama, so it was likely an 'inspiration' for Yorozuya's antics; however, it is far less long, random and wacky, and lacks aliens, otaku references and toilet humour.

Blonde dumbass with secret strength/skill. Badass brunette slayer with a softer side. Living and working together like perfectly heterosexual partners. Merging action and comedy, although with a gap of twenty years, both series lean on themes of redemption, former selves, friendship and non-blood related family, adding drama into the picture. The two leads appear like a silly sit-com duo (when they aren't obliterating foes), but hide a tragic history, and actually help those in need even when they have no obligation or compensation. Moreover: both Ban and Kazuki are - supposedly - womanizers; both have a wise older bar owner/friend whom they can rely on for missions or advice; both meet a girl who needs their aid in the very first episode and will become a regular right after. These shows share a simple plot and some nice cheesiness, like a meeting point between anime tropes and american buddy comedies, and, despite their titles might say otherwise, Get Backers has a lot more fujo bait and BL subtext (including a canonical gay couple) than Buddy Daddies. The former is longer but quite fun if you don't mind super powers and wonky animation, the latter has lots of cute slice of life bits if you tolerate hyperactive animated children.

Each of them is set in a beautifully detailed historical setting, where the main characters use their unique talents to uncover secrets within the royal palace. One focuses on solving supernatural cases (Koukyuu no Karasu), while the other relies on medical knowledge and deduction (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto). They offer a great balance of drama, mystery, and suspense. If you enjoy clever female leads and court politics, these two are good picks.

-Both series follow a socially awkward heroine who struggles with her self-image but slowly grows thanks to some unexpected encounters. -They also share quirky obsessions—like jellyfish in Kuragehime (Tsukimi) and horror movies in Wallflower (Sunako). -There’s a lot of humor, eccentric side characters, and a bit of romance, making the stories fun and uplifting.

Both are fantasy adventures that explore love, loss, and the passage of time. The protagonists are immortal, which means they've had to watch the people they love grow old and fade away. There's a nostalgic vibe that brings up memories of cherished moments and makes you reflect on how precious time really is.

Both shows explores the fragility of life & mortality of the people and finding the joys of life through their experiences. They are also given a mission to passively collect a form of power that derives from an intense emotional stimuli, which forms the basis of their necessity to survive. To Your Eternity serves as an antithesis to Once Upon a Witch's Death where one has an almost immortal lifespan whereas the other has an actual limited amount of time remaining, yet it still follows the same route of appreciating everyone else's mortality and their plight. They both have their comedic moments (some more so than the other) but also have their own fair share of an emotionally charged narrative.

They are both really good slice of life, but Too Many Losing Heroines has more romance and sad scenes than Bocchi. Both are good anime, and Bocchi the Rocks' songs are pretty good.

The daily lives of a cheerful blonde and his gloomy black-haired friend, filled with gags, good food, little girls, and totally straight bromance moments. Tatsumi and Kazuki excel at taking care of the house and cooking tasty dishes, which their fascinating but lazy roommates love to eat. Moreover, while Wakasa understandably lives in a bathtub, Rei enjoys sleeping in one. The main difference is Merman having far shorter episodes and a cast of mostly non-human creatures, and Daddies being crime-centered as well as more dramatic. The former also hints strongly at - and makes fun of - BL & harem tropes. They share simple but unexpectedly wholesome stories with solid art/animation and endearing characters; even if you usually do not enjoy sit-coms or odd couple scenarios, both are serotonin boosters highly recommended after a stressful day.

Same author, same extremely detailed and serious depiction of the hobby the show is dedicated to, visual style and visual humor. The main difference is in the pace and manner of narration, because if Yuru Camp is one of the most famous comfortable and relaxing wholesome anime, then Mono is much bolder, more silly and grotesque. And yes, both shows essentially take place in the same shared universe.

Both are comedies of two girls living in the same apartment after having met each other, with both protagonists discovering the quirky world each other lives in. The main characters in both anime have some GL subtext, as well as the boke/tsukkomi duo.

Both talk about the significance of nature and its advantages over the 9 to 5 city life Both have beautifully portrayed characters who care about the others Both were produced by the legendary Studio Ghibli

Wind Breaker and Bucchigiri?! share more than just action-packed fights; both blend modern delinquent culture with strong visual flair and an unexpected sense of humor. Each series uses bright, bold character designs and stylish animation to highlight their unique street gang worlds. both series explore the struggle of self-identity, with characters constantly questioning who they are and what kind of strength truly defines them.

- both MCs are OP - both MCs are fighting for their families - both MCs are very charismatic - both anime have a lot of comedy - both anime are focused in action/fighting - both are easy and cool to watch