If you liked
Jujutsu Kaisen
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...then you might like
Dandadan
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Dandadan and Jujutsu Kaisen started with the main characters doing some occult/spirit related activities at night, which changed their life forever!
Now they have to deal with occult/spirit/supernatural things to survive.
Anime rec by renzospark - Oct 6, 2024
If you liked
Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu.
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...then you might like
Kimi wa Meido-sama.
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The female protagonists of both series are rather lonely, seemingly cold and distant and lack proper social skills to convey their feelings. The male protagonists of both series are normal teenagers who help them to become confident by treating them as companions.
If you liked
5-toubun no Hanayome
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...then you might like
Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi
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similarity:
-mc are studious loners
-they are forced to coexist with a bunch of girls each with distinctive personality
-a lot of misunderstanding
-they are initially dismissive of the girls but gradually become emotionally attached with each other
If you liked
Spy x Family
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...then you might like
Kimi wa Meido-sama.
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Both main characters (MCs) have cold-heart/Emotionless.
Both MCs are experts in fighting and weaponry.
Both MCs hide a collection of knives within their clothing.
Both MCs have a primary job as assassins.
Both MCs have a sweet yet badass appearance.
Both MCs have innocent and clumsy personalities.
Anime rec by fushiwayda - Oct 5, 2024
If you liked
Violet Evergarden
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...then you might like
Kimi wa Meido-sama.
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Both main characters (MCs) have cold-heart/Emotionless.
Both MCs possess fighting and weaponry skills.
Both MCs have a past as combat tools.
Both MCs lack a family background.
Both MCs have a sweet yet sharp facial appearance.
Both MCs wear very formal clothing.
Both MCs want to understand human emotions.
Both MCs have innocent and pure hearts.
Anime rec by fushiwayda - Oct 5, 2024
If you liked
Aku no Hana
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...then you might like
Uzumaki
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- Same director (Nagahama, Hiroshi)
Similar genres and themes: [i]Uzamaki[/i] is Avant Garde, Drama, Horror, Supernatural, Suspense, and Psychological. [i]Aku no Hana[/i] is Drama, Romance, Suspense, Psychological. They both share the Drama, Suspense, and Pyschological themes.
- Both make use of rotoscoped animation.
- Both ending themes have a female singer, minimal music, and only have rolling credits for visuals.
Anime rec by erikkamirs - Oct 5, 2024
If you liked
Isekai Shokudou
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...then you might like
Dungeon Meshi
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They're both food and fantasy oriented, with a similar dish/episode logic
If you liked
Kamisama Hajimemashita
|
...then you might like
Akatsuki no Yona
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Fantasy Romance, compared to the others is definitely lacking on the romance part, I wish there was more seasons but it's worth putting on you list.
Anime rec by gothprincess00 - Oct 5, 2024
If you liked
Kamisama Hajimemashita
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...then you might like
Fruits Basket 1st Season
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Fantasy Romance with "supernatural" characters, there is a lot of drama compared to Kamisama Hajimemashita but it's amazing, definitely worth it.
Anime rec by gothprincess00 - Oct 5, 2024
If you liked
Tanoshii Muumin Ikka
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...then you might like
Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou
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Both are iyashikei anime with philosophical undertones and have some social commentary undertones if you analyze them further. They're both adorable as well, so check the other if you want a similar experience.
If you liked
Kami no Tou
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...then you might like
Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria
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Children with special abilities strive to climb the tower.
Both maincharacters are following their loved one even though not having any ability.
Both animes have a theme of combats even though in Kami no Tou the characters have to compete with each other rather than against a shared enemy.
If you liked
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
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...then you might like
Bungou Stray Dogs
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I don't know which came first but one definitely influenced the other in my opinion. Both have a main character who wants to die, everybody else has to deal with the mindset this character has and somehow they both help people and mess up other people's lives at the same time. If you've watched both of these anime, you'll know who the characters are. I love both. Haven't watched the next few seasons of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei so I don't know if the tone will change but both are very funny.
Anime rec by Sparklelovesyaa - Oct 5, 2024
If you liked
Koe no Katachi
|
...then you might like
Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu.
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Both heroines struggle to communicate and speak to others by writing in a note book
Anime rec by Kaito_san11 - Oct 5, 2024
If you liked
Uramichi Oniisan
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...then you might like
The Fable
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The main characters have an amazing affinity for making sense of reality in silly drawings. Both clearly traumatized from childhood. And they're both pros at what they do.
If you liked
Shinseiki Evangelion
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...then you might like
NieR:Automata Ver1.1a
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Without Neon Genesis Evangelion, there would be no NieR.
This is because NieR was heavily inspired by it, according to Yoko Taro, the director of NieR Automata, who stated that Nier Automata is "pretty much just a retelling of Evangelion, so there's not much originality to it."
Many aspects overlap within both series:
Both share similar existential philosophical thoughts focused on what it means to be alive, human identity, human nature, and Existential Crises.
Both series heavily revolve around Jungian and Freudian psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic theory regarding relationships, self-reflection, and the challenges the characters face when they confront themselves.
Both have branching storylines and are convoluted.
Both involve Proxy Wars between opposing forces that are reflections of themselves; in NieR's case, it's about Androids vs. Robots, and for Neon Genesis Evangelion, it's about Humanity vs. Angels.
The music is fantastic for both series, focusing on battle-heavy and emotional soundtracks. As vague as that sounds, there are similarities in these music styles and progressions.
You would also argue that 9s represents Shinji and 2B represents Rei, and there are overlaps with their character relationships and progressions.
As a closing statement:
While the anime for NieR isn't as refined as the game it represents, it resembles a lot of Neon Genesis Evangelion, from the mechas and machines to the focus on the wars and conflicts and the open-ended outcomes of both series.
If you liked Neon Genesis Evangelion for its mind-boggling ideas and thoughts, then you would like NieR for the same reason.
If you liked
Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria
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...then you might like
Mahoutsukai ni Narenakatta Onnanoko no Hanashi
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Both are set in a magic school where the protagonist struggles with magic.
Anime rec by VenomEmperor - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
Dorohedoro
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...then you might like
Chainsaw Man
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Neither series shies away from their vulgar grungy settings - they lean into it and become works of art. Loud, memorable characters. Relationships / pacts with demons.
If you liked
Drifters
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...then you might like
Youjo Senki
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From what I've seen so far, these two don't have that much in common. They both revolve around war and have badass protagonists.
That's really all I have to say, I'm just trying to put y'all on to peak anime.
Anime rec by iluvcatsmorethnu - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
Spy x Family
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...then you might like
Migi to Dali
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Characters within new family in order to achieve a certain goal, both containing comedy in.
SxF has lots of action in whereas MtD is suspense mystery instead but they both have their funny and light-hearted moments amidst some serious scenes, MtD leaning more to this compared to SxF.
SxF's plot regards to a fake family being formed to prevent a war happening whereas MtD has twins being adopted in order to figure out in the shadows who murdered their mother.
As both series goes on, the MCs start changing a bit and do get closer to their new family members despite it being a façade.
Anime rec by BonBonToro - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
FLCL
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...then you might like
X Densha de Ikou
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Both star an everyman bored of their life routines, before developing crazy psychic powers. Both OVAs have an extremely fast pacing with a very experimental direction. X Train is relatively more grounded but they both share a fresh aura of freedom. In a way, X Train is like the middle aged man version of FLCL.
Anime rec by AzafuseKingTora - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
X Densha de Ikou
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...then you might like
Down Load: Namu Amida Butsu wa Ai no Uta
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Both were directed and written by Rintarou, featuring a chaotic structure, frenetic pacing and insane concepts with a very distinct, appealingly fugly artstyle influenced by Americana.
Anime rec by AzafuseKingTora - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
Kyougoku Natsuhiko: Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari
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...then you might like
Petshop of Horrors
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Both are very dark horror anthologies with elements of Romance and sexy undertones, following a grounded protagonist (Cop and writer respectively) encountering a supernatural individual with mysterious origins (or group of thereof) and getting involved in numerous, often tragic, paranormal incidents based on mythology (Requiem is specifically Japanese, Petshop takes from all cultures around the world)
Anime rec by AzafuseKingTora - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
Kengan Ashura
|
...then you might like
Hinomaruzumou
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Both shows are about blood pumping battles between fighters/warriors to see who is stronger. Most of the martial arts and moves are based on real life but there are some spins to it.
Anime rec by iwsifakismag - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
Kengan Ashura
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...then you might like
Shuumatsu no Walküre
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Both shows are about blood pumping battles between fighters to see who is stronger. A mix of real life martial arts (realism) and absudrism. Live or die, all is in the hand of the winner.
Anime rec by iwsifakismag - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
Overlord
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...then you might like
Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechuu
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Both MCs are normal people transported to another wolrd as their game character which happens to be a skeleton. They have the same skills and powers from the game they used to play and are more powerful than the norm.
Anime rec by iwsifakismag - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou
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...then you might like
Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu
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Both MC's are transported to another world as heroes but are quickly thrown out, but they quickly grow stronger than any person alive and mow down any interference with pure power. They are also followed by non-human subordinates/ wifes.
Anime rec by iwsifakismag - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu
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...then you might like
Lv2 kara Cheat datta Motoyuusha Kouho no Mattari Isekai Life
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Both MC's are transported to another world as heroes but are quickly thrown out, but they quickly grow stronger than any person alive and decide to build a place for themselves in this new world.
Anime rec by iwsifakismag - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou
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...then you might like
Lv2 kara Cheat datta Motoyuusha Kouho no Mattari Isekai Life
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Both MC's are transported to another world as heroes but are quickly thrown out beceuse they are deemed useless or powerless. They quickly grow stronger than any person alive and get non-human wives along with them.
Anime rec by iwsifakismag - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou
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...then you might like
Hazurewaku no "Joutai Ijou Skill" de Saikyou ni Natta Ore ga Subete wo Juurin suru made
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Both shows are about a class of students going to another world and MCs are quickly deemed useless so they are thrown away and vow to take revenge. Main characters got ''trash'' skills but grow more powerful than the others quite fast.
Anime rec by iwsifakismag - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou
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...then you might like
Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku
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Both shows are about a class of students going to another world. Main characters got ''trash'' skills but grow more powerful than the others quite fast. Both shows got the classic RPG stuff like skills, levels etc.
Anime rec by iwsifakismag - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
Oda Nobuna no Yabou
|
...then you might like
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi
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- Real-life characters with a twist ✅
- Story that takes a different path from history ✅
Nige jouzu is a better anime with well-written plot, while oda nobuna is your avg. harem story with a twist.
If you liked
Dragon Ball Z
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...then you might like
Hunter x Hunter (2011)
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Their both shonen anime with "dumb" protagonist going on an adventure and the last arch of Hunter x Hunter has similar villain character design as DBZ.
Anime rec by Light234999 - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
Naruto
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...then you might like
Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho
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Both have complicated storyline and friends trying to protect the world, one is inspired from the other so you may notice some similarities.
Anime rec by Light234999 - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
Keroro Gunsou
|
...then you might like
Mairimashita! Iruma-kun
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Each of these series are light comedies in a very episodic nature. If you like random comedy with a dash of moe and want to watch something that isn't serious at all, then these shows go together quite well.
If you liked
Mob Psycho 100
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...then you might like
Dandadan
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Both anime involve psychic battles against ghosts and otherworldly beings, featuring incredibly endearing casts of characters and heartfelt moments. Although, Dandadan has a more crude and raunchy comedy style.
Anime rec by Ridzaxster - Oct 4, 2024
If you liked
Mob Psycho 100
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...then you might like
Dandadan
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- Animation is similar
- Similar Tone
- Similar Color Scheme
- Unique story structure in the medium of Battle Shonen
- Aliens, Psychosis and Ghosts
- Unique Main Characters Duo's
If you liked
Rosario to Vampire
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...then you might like
Mairimashita! Iruma-kun
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Rosario + Vampire and Welcome to Demon School Iruma-Kun, both take on the story of a human boy who gets sent to a monster only school. If you enjoyed the way the "Iruma-Kun" introduced and expanded upon the relationships and backgrounds of the many side characters, you'd enjoy Rosario + Vampire! Throughout the story you get to see Tsukune and his friends grow closer together, and endure many hardships. Both shows have great comedic value, and laughable moments. I would enjoy Rosario + Vampire to anyone that loved Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-Kun.
If you liked
NHK ni Youkoso!
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...then you might like
Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!
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The worst part of being mentally ill is it makes you terrible. Just, a miserable person who sucks to be around. And the worst part of that is it becomes very easy to sabotage yourself and convince yourself everyone else is the problem and not you.
Sometimes, you are the only thing holding yourself back from happiness.
And that is the thesis of both Watamote and Welcome to the NHK
Anime rec by Curlybrace101 - Oct 3, 2024
If you liked
Chainsaw Man
|
...then you might like
Jujutsu Kaisen 2nd Season
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JuJutsu Kaisen is similar to Chainsawman cause of the storytelling styles and the visuals and both are based around things being created from human emotion.
Anime rec by mysteriousyuto - Oct 3, 2024
If you liked
Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue.
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...then you might like
Kinoko Inu
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Two slice of life's with adult casts that revolves around pets and an author overcoming the grief of losing family members, main difference being that Hizaue only has the MC's parents passing away whereas Kinokoinu has the MC's parents plus their dog passing away and that one has a cat whereas the other one has a [i]dog[/i].
They both have their light-hearted moments with interactions to their new pets but a fair bit of serious sad content with overcoming grief.
Main difference is Hizaue is normal with its contents whereas Kinokoinu has a mushroom dog, which is very unnormal but the pet is also very smart and understands what humans say.
Anime rec by BonBonToro - Oct 3, 2024
If you liked
Chainsaw Man
|
...then you might like
Dandadan
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Both of these shows involve the transformation of the main character into something inhuman. They also have funny dialogue and an over-the-top premise.
Anime rec by Mediocre_Artist - Oct 3, 2024
If you liked
Yuusha-Ou GaoGaiGar
|
...then you might like
Yuusha Keisatsu J-Decker
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J-Decker does the same kiddy SatAM aesthetic as GaoGaiGar very well. The difference is J-Decker is less focused on being an action series; it is, odd as it may sound, the more cerebral sci-fi show. There is a constant undercurrent of sci-fi in GaoGaiGar that mostly serves to prop up the action. J-Decker takes the same sci-fi as a way to explore characters. Super Robot action results in both cases, but with different sorts of stakes at play.
J-Decker is like GaoGaiGar if GaoGaiGar had less Gai and more Mamoru and if it gave the Ryuu-bots more time to develop as characters. In the end it has a lot of the same flavor as GaoGaiGar, but in different balance.
If you liked
Elfen Lied
|
...then you might like
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
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Also has supernatural horror and gore with a side of moe girls!
If you liked
Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho
|
...then you might like
Hunter x Hunter (2011)
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Made by the same creator, and contains similar quality of writing for all aspects, including villains and fight scenes.
Anime rec by apathetic_napalm - Oct 3, 2024
If you liked
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
|
...then you might like
Mob Psycho 100
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Both animes have wonderful animations, fight scenes and best of all, character development. Mob and Simon begin as "losers" (not exactly) but as the series progresses, they grow and change to become almost unidentical, in a good way.
If you liked
Naruto: Shippuuden
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...then you might like
Dororo
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Another ninja show where the MC needs to fight for everything he has.
Anime rec by PizzaSludd - Oct 3, 2024
If you liked
Akagami no Shirayuki-hime
|
...then you might like
Madougushi Dahliya wa Utsumukanai
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The romance is not a forced point, both FL have bright red hair, just because a man and a woman are close didn't mean they couldn't have a friends to lovers rather than lovey dovey immediately. The ML and FL try to support each other without expecting anything in return and there is mutual respect
Anime rec by angiee_wang - Oct 2, 2024
If you liked
Kimetsu no Yaiba
|
...then you might like
Jujutsu Kaisen
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Action packed fighting against sinister forces.
Anime rec by FinalKnight - Oct 2, 2024
If you liked
Bakemonogatari
|
...then you might like
Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai
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Do you like characters in a series with underlying issues? Talks about personal issues to relationship issues and beyond, that sticks with you? These two can be your cup of tea.
Do keep in mind though that Bakemonogatari (and entirety of thr Monogatari series) is very dialogue heavy, and has a specific approach to transitions and paced that's possibly too fast unless you're fluent Nihonggo / Japanese. But if you are able to catch up through the subjects in each episode even the characters' overarching narratives, you should be fine.
Anime rec by KiroTheAssassin - Oct 2, 2024
If you liked
Machikado Mazoku
|
...then you might like
Acro Trip
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A light hearted twist on the magical girl formula, where an unwilling girl is goaded into playing the foil for a somewhat air-headed Magical Girl, but she really just wants to befriend the Magical Girl.
If you liked
5-toubun no Hanayome
|
...then you might like
Megami no Café Terrace
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basically the same show, but the premise differs: instead of helping five girls study, five girls help him run a café. And surprise surprise, they all end up liking him
If you liked
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka
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...then you might like
Mob kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyuutan
|
Takagi and Bell are very similar as they are both dungeon explorers barely getting by struck to the first floor of the labyrinth
both start to get stronger with Takagi killing a slime that dropped a servant card for a loli Valkyrie to fight by his side while Bell meets Ais Wallenstein the sword princess causing him to gain a skill just to catch up to the legendary explorer
Danmachi set in fantasy world were the gods of most religions have come to down tot he moral world where A Nobody's way to an exploration hero is set in a modern world wher fantasy dungeon opened up and became part of the economy
If you liked
Shachou, Battle no Jikan desu!
|
...then you might like
Mob kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyuutan
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both are modern world where fantasy dungeon opened and became part of daily life
both have similar art style
one a nobody's way to a exploration hero focuses on the mc trying to become strong white
shachibato follow a young president of a guild tasked with harvesting material from dungeons
If you liked
Ore dake Level Up na Ken
|
...then you might like
Mob kara Hajimaru Tansaku Eiyuutan
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both are set in a modern world where fantasy dungeon opened up although some time has past and the dungeon are part of the economy
both have MCs that begin the series extremely weak both get more powerful in the first few episodes and try to keep it secret
If you liked
Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu
|
...then you might like
Isekai Shikkaku
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Similarities:
- Both shows have main characters who are flawed and grow throughout their journeys.
- They show the difficulty of adapting to new worlds while dealing with past problems.
- Each features detailed settings with unique cultures and magic.
- Both series discuss relationships and personal identity.
- They mix humor and serious moments to explore deep themes.
Differences:
- Mushoku Tensei has a blend of humor and serious scenes, while Isekai Shikkaku is more serious overall.
- Mushoku Tensei focuses on self-improvement, while Isekai Shikkaku critiques the isekai genre.
- Mushoku Tensei explores complex relationships, whereas Isekai Shikkaku emphasizes the main character’s inner struggles.
Anime rec by ShibaTatsuya20 - Oct 2, 2024
If you liked
Acro Trip
|
...then you might like
Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete
|
Aside from the similar genre's and themes, the MC in both "aid" the villains in various degrees. However, one is borderline hentai while the other is much more subtle.
If you liked
Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen
|
...then you might like
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
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Similar vibe and story. The MC is a girl in a historical setting born into a lower caste in a very socially stratified society. But she uses her intelligence and knowledge to advance herself, catching the eye of higher ups. She has to tread carefully as as a low class girl her life is cheap and could be taken for any mishap or perceived mishap.
The MCs are similar in that they aren't really interested in power but they are obsessed with one thing (books for Myne and drugs/herbs for MaoMao).
Oh, and both shows are very, very good.
If you liked
Temple
|
...then you might like
Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi
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Male MC staying in a temple, 3 shrine maiden sisters, flavored with romance comedy and a little bit ecchi scene due to misunderstanding
If you liked
Tian Guan Cifu
|
...then you might like
Liang Bu Yi
|
Xiao Jinming and Shi Qingxuan have a lot in common! If you like one then you'll like the other too :) Also, both series are focused on romance- Xiao Jinyun and Xu Yu in Liang Bu Yi, and San Lang and Xie Lian in TGCF. Finally, both have a lot of queer representation in them- TGCF with the main couple, and Liang Bu Yi with... just about everyone XD
Anime rec by 5000angryspiders - Oct 2, 2024
If you liked
Liang Bu Yi
|
...then you might like
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
|
They're both palace dramas set in Ancient China, with a lot of focus on palace politics. The Apothecary Diaries goes into more detail on the Emperor's harem specifically, whereas No Doubt In Us doesn't go into as much depth there but also includes the military aspect. Maomao is a lot like Xiao Jinyun, so if you enjoyed him and watching his plans unfold, you'll really like Maomao too! Both series also feature a lot of poisoning XD
Anime rec by 5000angryspiders - Oct 2, 2024
If you liked
Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!
|
...then you might like
Princess Connect! Re:Dive
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They are both fantasy comedies about a party of 1 guy and a bunch of girls getting into stupid situations and always messing up. Princess Connect also has great animation.
Anime rec by Sonnyman45 - Oct 2, 2024
If you liked
Natsume Yuujinchou
|
...then you might like
Bai Yao Pu
|
MC befriends yokai/yaoguai. Yokai/yaoguai can be malevolent but many of them are kind like humans, and they can talk and fall in love with humans. These shows focus on their stories.
Natsume Yujincho is more peaceful and happy, with very little tension, while Bai Yao Pu has a lot more sad moments.
If you liked
Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: On Television
|
...then you might like
Taiho Shichau zo (TV)
|
Both are lengthy animes that are slice of life/police procedurals that revolve around vehicle action. The main point of variance being the police cars of 'You're Under Arrest!' TV are swapped out for police mecha in Patlabor TV. But the ensemble slice of life antics of a police department is strongly mirrored between these two shows, with the 'near future' SF setting/technology of Patalabor being the main point of divergence in the details.
If you liked
Seirei no Moribito
|
...then you might like
Michiko to Hatchin
|
Both feature strong female leads who protect a child, forging a powerful bond along the way.
If you liked one, you'll appreciate the emotional growth in the other as they face challenges together.
Anime rec by BorderlineCaseA4 - Oct 1, 2024
If you liked
Akuyaku Reijou Level 99: Watashi wa Ura-Boss desu ga Maou dewa Arimasen
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...then you might like
Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naru zo
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Female MC's isekai as a villianess into the high fantasy romance visual novel they've played and absolutely adore the villianess from when they played the games. Main similarity too is that both MC's are from a family which main magic alignment is darkness but both having isekai'd as children, they make a difference to their futures by being proactive in doing stuff, Akuyaku's MC going dungeon-busting whereas Rekiaku's MC doing lots of muscle training and library spelunking.
They have a common ground in a target they strive for, Akuyaku reaching a very high level in order to not die from her fate whereas Rekiaku becoming the best villianess known in history.
Their biggest difference is their personalities, Akuyaku's MC is very stoic, cool, and quite blank in expression, meanwhile Rekiaku's MC is rather energetic, confident, and pretty expressive.
As well, Akuyaku's MC is not deemed well in other's eyes due to the prejudice against those with black hair which is deemed unlucky, let alone wielding black magic. On the other side, Rekiaku's MC is not prejudiced upon and dark alignment families have a name within the nobility so it's not frowned upon.
Their upbringings are very different too, Akuyaku's MC with a family that despise her due to her unlucky hair whereas Rekiaku's family is pretty normal but you can tell they have their fun times.
Anime rec by BonBonToro - Oct 1, 2024
If you liked
Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta...
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...then you might like
Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naru zo
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Female MC's isekai as a villianess into the high fantasy romance visual novel they've played and make changes to the VN world with their sudden change in personalities and actions.
They both have a common ground in a similar quirk the MC's strive for, Hamefura's MC getting real into farming in the case she has to resort to a farm lifestyle and Rekiaku's MC getting real into muscle training to get stronger to become the history's best villianess.
Main difference is that Hamefura's MC is doing all she can to prevent her fated death from the game's story whereas Rekiaku's MC is just trying to let the story flow as it would normally.
Anime rec by BonBonToro - Oct 1, 2024
If you liked
Niehime to Kemono no Ou
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...then you might like
Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii?
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While Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts is a bit deeper, An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride is still sprinkled with similar themes! A powerful ML falls in love with a gentle FL who changes their worldview. Both touch of racisms/classism in their own way. Both have magical elements.
Anime rec by ChibiDumplings - Oct 1, 2024
If you liked
Clannad
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...then you might like
Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii?
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An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride is a mix of Clannad and Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts! The main characters in Elf Bride, Zagan and Nephy, are strikingly similar to Clannad’s Tomoya and Nagisa. The male leads are rough until love changes them and makes them soft. (Even though they had a soft side all along). The female leads are gentle and shy- but irreparably in love. Both series even have a “found family” trope as they “adopt” daughters. Both also have elements of magic! Clannad is much heavier and deeper than Elf Bride, buts it’s perfect if you want a fun, cute time!
Anime rec by ChibiDumplings - Oct 1, 2024
If you liked
Wu Shan Wu Xing: Xichuan Huan Zi Lin
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...then you might like
Jujutsu Kaisen 2nd Season
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Top Tier Fights and Animation
Humans vs Demons/Curses
Badass Characters with Special Abilities
If you liked
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka
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...then you might like
Tsue to Tsurugi no Wistoria
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Both deal with dungeons.
Both have underdog heroes.
Both heroes yearn for the appreciation of a powerful female character.
Both anime hint at harem elements.
Anime rec by ShibaTatsuya20 - Oct 1, 2024
If you liked
Made in Abyss
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...then you might like
Jigokuraku
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they both have insanely interesting world-building, as well as similar (disastrous) lack of dramaturgy... nevertheless, i guess i'll come back to it in my mind from time to time in the future (gosh, it's somekinda unique guro-aesthetics — mixed with smth religious...)
If you liked
Sword Art Online: Alicization
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...then you might like
Kono Sekai wa Fukanzen Sugiru
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Two anime which, although ultimately quite different in the way they develop their arguments, follow a similar plot: our protagonist is trapped in a fictional, medieval fantasy virtual reality world, and after meeting a certain NPC character, they embark in a journey as they try to find a way to get out. The way both anime play around with the virtual, programmed realities draws some similarity, as well as with the occasional gore, the realistic NPCs and the world which feels rather alive for a virtual one.
Anime rec by ImNotAnOtaku1 - Sep 30, 2024
If you liked
Sword Art Online
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...then you might like
Kono Sekai wa Fukanzen Sugiru
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Oh no! The characters are all trapped in a videogame medieval fantasy world! This is such an unique plot!
Following a somewhat similar plot, SAO and Kono Sekai wa Fukanzen Sugiru take the now-rather-common concept of "fully immersive virtual reality RPG" games and traps its protagonist and the rest of the characters in their respective worlds, forcing them to find a way out as they play quite literally a high-stakes game. Both anime have a lot of "gamer" lingo and have, to different extents, their characters abuse the games' systems to their advantage.
Anime rec by ImNotAnOtaku1 - Sep 30, 2024
If you liked
Steins;Gate
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...then you might like
Boku dake ga Inai Machi
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Both shows:
* Have a main character trying to fix a timeline to save someone
* Are story driven
* Have an organic MC with whom you go through the motions
* Flip the script at some point
Is that not enough?
If you liked
Chihayafuru
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...then you might like
Haikyuu!!
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At first glance, this might seem a strange suggestion, but I have never found a another series more similar to Haikyuu than Chihayafuru!
Both series center around characters who love a sport, and you can feel their love for it! In Haikyuu it's volleyball, and in Chihayafuru it's the traditional card game Karuta. Every match is thrilling and suspenseful, and every time the characters adapt and learn from their opponents, whether they win or lose.
But the strongest similarity between the series is the incredibly amazing characterization! Every character, even the smaller roles, are portrayed with great care.
If you love good characterization, you are sure to like either of these series!
If you liked
Kanata no Astra
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...then you might like
Dungeon Meshi
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In both series, a group of characters are traveling with no food, and have to resort to making food from the lifeforms around them. In Dungeon Meshi it's monsters from a dungeon, and in Astra Lost in Space it's whatever lifeforms inhabit the planets they travel through.
Also, both series have a strong comedic approach. Though they also have some occasional darker moments, it's mostly lighthearted fun!
So if you enjoyed one of them, you might also like the other one!
If you liked
Koukyuu no Karasu
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...then you might like
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
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The female leads are both intelligent and funny characters. The vibe is similar and there are engaging mysteries in both of the shows!
If you liked
Heike Monogatari
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...then you might like
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi
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They are both epic historical stories that look at the struggle between clans.
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi just like the Heike Monogatari is set in an era of rising military tension.
There is similarities in friendships that are formed and both are from the prespective of the child.
If you liked
Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou desu
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...then you might like
Madougushi Dahliya wa Utsumukanai
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Both have similar atmospheres of cozy fantasy. They both feature reincarnated isekai lead women who use their second life to become passionate experts in a new magical field of their choosing, both worlds are pretty peaceful but have a dedicated army to fend off monster attacks, both feature MLs in said army that also happen to be aristocrats, both women become influential in their fields and entangled with the upper class/royalty in some way. If you enjoy one, you'll probably enjoy the other as they share a lot of similar DNA while being different enough from each other to not feel derivative.
If you liked
Golden Kamuy
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...then you might like
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi
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Both are dense historical fiction battle adventure comedy series with an eccentric, hilarious cast of characters featuring brutally violent conflict, gut-busting gags, and explorations of the culture at play with historical review of how the developments at play fit into the known timeline of events. Elusive Samurai has better visuals and a much stronger introduction, but Golden Kamuy brings a deeper analysis of the relevant culture.
Anime rec by AwemanTheFirst - Sep 30, 2024
If you liked
World Trigger
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...then you might like
Kaijuu 8-gou
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In both these series we have a main character (Kafka in Kaijuu no.8 and Yuuma in World Trigger) who joins a military-like Defense Force, while technically being the enemy that the Defense Force fights against (Kafka is a Kaijuu and Yuuma is a Neighbour)!
And there's also that other main character (Ichikawa in Kaijuu no.8 and Mikumo in World Trigger) who learns about the secret and helps the other to cover it up.
Also, Kaijuu and Neighbours are monsters that no one expects to be humanoid, at first.
Despite this very similar premise, both series handle the situation in very different ways, so if you enjoyed one, you will likely also have fun watching the other!
If you liked
Tokyo Ghoul
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...then you might like
Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu
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Main character is inhabited by unwelcome presence that changes their life and must adapt.
If you liked
Da Wang Rao Ming
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...then you might like
Ore dake Level Up na Ken
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Powerful main character levels up outside of the system. MC has a strong personality and cares deeply for his family above anything else. Various characters with great personalities. Funny asides.
If you liked
Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechuu
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...then you might like
Nozomanu Fushi no Boukensha
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Both have main characters that are skeletons and they both have the same general fantasy adventurer tropes.
Anime rec by bloodthiner - Sep 29, 2024
If you liked
Dr. Stone
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...then you might like
Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen
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Both anime have a focus on making what you don't have, in Dr. Stone's case it's remaking modern civilization with science and technology, while in Myne's case it's making books in a world without them. Not only that but both anime focus on this aspect mostly for their first season, with later seasons changing directions to focus more on the show's story and plot. while later seasons still continue the "Make what you don't have" aspect in both anime, it takes a back seat somewhat to make way for the story.
Anime rec by MewsicMagic - Sep 29, 2024
If you liked
Violet Evergarden
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...then you might like
Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon
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Violet Evergarden and My Happy Marriage are anime with settings based on similar timelines but from different regions, and while My Happy Marriage is more romance focused, both anime have a focus on a main character with a struggle to understand and handle emotions and cover those aspects in a very deep and often heartfelt way, both anime also have excellent production quality, with outstanding animation, OST, voice acting and directing all being a perfect enhancement to these great stories.
Anime rec by MewsicMagic - Sep 29, 2024
If you liked
Shadows House
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...then you might like
Dark Gathering
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Both anime have a very dark or creepy vibe with a cute looking main character, the difference is while Dark Gathering is dark, disturbing and horrific, with a cute main character that might scare you. Shadow House is dark and disturbing with a very not scary and cute main character, but instead of going a horror route, they took a more mystery and concealing the unknown route, Both are very dark in their own ways and combine their dark stories with light hearted comedy from time to time, if you like anime with dark themes and don't mind a mystery or a quite disturbing take in Dark Gathering's case you'll really enjoy them.
Anime rec by MewsicMagic - Sep 29, 2024
If you liked
Mwonga Iss-eo
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...then you might like
Daisuki na Kimi e
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Healing music videos with cutesy line art animation. Both star boys and some animals. Mwonga Iss-eo has Korean lyrics while Daisuki na Kimi e has Japanese lyrics.
Anime rec by IridescentJaune - Sep 29, 2024
If you liked
Toradora!
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...then you might like
Make Heroine ga Oosugiru!
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Both are rom-coms with a focus on character drama and have multiple characters who are in love with each other. The comedy style is very similar between the two, and both use classic light novel tropes in fun and original ways. Both feature witty dialogue and colorful, bright, stylized animation. I enjoyed both shows immensely!
Anime rec by djguthrie5 - Sep 29, 2024
If you liked
Ore wo Suki nano wa Omae dake ka yo
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...then you might like
Make Heroine ga Oosugiru!
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Both shows try to play around usual romcom tropes by having multiple cute girls surrounding the MC while they are actually in love with another guy, using the MC as support, but of course, they end up being exactly the same as those tropes they tried to play around
Anime rec by Ionliosite2 - Sep 29, 2024
If you liked
Koi wa Sekai Seifuku no Ato de
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...then you might like
Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita.
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Both of these series have the "forbidden romance trope" where in both of the main characters are from organizations that oppose each other, yet still being in a relationship.
Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai Shiteita is basically a better looking and more diabolical romance anime with the same tropes. However, MahouAku also has better character design and goes into more in depth on the lives of the main characters and gives more development in their relationships. Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita is also a tribute to the late manga author Cocoa Fujiwara, and this show was the manga she was publishing before her death. So this show is pretty damn peak.
Anime rec by -AquaHoshii- - Sep 29, 2024
If you liked
Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha
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...then you might like
Make Heroine ga Oosugiru!
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- Both are similar anime, where the MC is someone who becomes an observer and slowly builds confidence.
If you liked
Ranma ½
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...then you might like
Igano Kabamaru
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Igano Kabamaru is sometimes described as Ranma ½ + Naruto with an extra dose of stupidity, and after seeing these anime I must definitely agree. Some other similarities Igano and Ranma share:
-they are both a mixture of marital arts & comedy
-both shows are named after the titular main character
-very similar styles of humor, often slapstick, often at expense of mc
-both Igano/Ranma are forced to be marital artists by their granddad/dad
-both are paired up with a Tsundere girl Mai/Akane
-these anime both came out in the 80s
-although mostly comedic, they have an odd touching or serious few episodes
If you like Ranma ½, you will probably like Igano Kabamaru. Ranma ½ is a lot longer and has more fanservice, whereas Igano Kabamaru makes more use of Japanese puns in its humor and is a bit wackier.
Anime rec by Inter_anime - Sep 28, 2024
If you liked
Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song
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...then you might like
NieR:Automata Ver1.1a
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• Both are action pack sci-fi thriller revolves around android/robot protagonist set in futuristic world where android's have taken over the world.
• Both the anime features strong female characters.
• Art and Animation in both the series are top tier and there are lots of well choreographed action scenes.
If you liked
Shiguang Dailiren
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...then you might like
Boukyaku Battery (TV)
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Okay, so Oblivion Battery doesn’t have time travel or anything, but after watching Link Click, I couldn’t help but feel the same kind of trust between the two main characters and the kind of special ability they have like its different but the vibes ykwim... There’s also some amnesia stuff in Oblivion Battery, which kinda feels time-related if you're looking for a connection in that aspect but honestly, the two shows just gave me the same vibes fr. (Ah and just fyi Link click is a donghua and oblivion battery is an anime)
Anime rec by chlorinelamp_ - Sep 28, 2024
If you liked
Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu
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...then you might like
Seishun Buta Yarou wa Yumemiru Shoujo no Yume wo Minai
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-Both are (in my opinion) the best arcs of their respective series, and both are portrayed in a movie after their series.
-The 2 male protagonists here are traveling through time with both a girl they liked.
-Some random science stuff that I don't even understand
-Although this is in the series, the male mc is trying to find people who can still remember one of the other mcs series
If you liked
Shinseiki Evangelion
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...then you might like
Senki Zesshou Symphogear XV
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Both anime are about children who are chosen to help fight against monsters that are attacking Earth. But Symphogear is more to the magical girl side than the giant mecha side
Anime rec by MatOficial - Sep 28, 2024
If you liked
Net-juu no Susume
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...then you might like
30-sai made Doutei dato Mahoutsukai ni Nareru Rashii
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While one is BL and the other straight, they actually have quite a bit in common:
- short, fluffy romances between adult characters who are in/around their 30s
- one half of the main couple struggles with low self-esteem, even though the other lead thinks they're wonderful
- one half of the couple secretly knows more about the other than they're aware of
- most of the conflict in both revolves around the characters and their internal worlds/anxieties/thoughts, not anything outside of them, if that makes sense
- couple bonds over a shared geeky interest, although this isn't covered as much in Cherry Magic as MMO Junkie
- both have a generally fun and lighthearted tone, with little splashes of drama/feels
If you liked
Renkin San-kyuu Magical? Pokaan
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...then you might like
Tantei Opera Milky Holmes
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Wacky slapstick comedies with cutesy art styles about four female friends with different funny personalities. The girls in both are just trying to survive the misfortunes thrown at them and end up in hilarious situations.
If you liked
Kill la Kill
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...then you might like
Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo
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Both prove you can have plot and "plot" at the same time with an edgy, yet likeable female protagonist with many other great women in varying degrees of undress, lots of yuri for those looking for them, and a crazy, yet engaging story about stopping a maniacal villain from causing the apocalypse with supernatural technology.
Anime rec by iBlewupthemoon - Sep 28, 2024