 If you liked
Barakamon
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 ...then you might like
Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari
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If the similarity in character design wasn't enough, Udon no Kuni gives me the same fluffy vibes that Barakamon did. The protagonists are trying to find themselves under their own circumstances and then a young child/(or tanuki, in Udon no Kuni) enters their lives. Both series have a very similar feel and I highly recommend watching one if you have watched the other.
I know it's already been suggested a few times, but these two series have extremely similar themes and vibes.
Young guy moves to the countryside out of obligation, encounters a stray child, adventures ensue.
A return from the city life to the simpler joys of country living, enhanced by its people and their warmth. If that was not enough the relationship of the main adult male with a young child that changes his life is impossible to not bring the two shows into direct comparison.
Barakamon is a great anime to watch if you liked this, because even though there isn't udon or tanukis, they both focus on a man moving from the busyness of Tokyo to a quiet, countryside like area. In both anime, they slowly become close to the people around them and the area.
In Poco's Udon World, Souta Tawara becomes close to a tanuki child called Poco. But in Barakamon, Seishuu Handa gains relationships with all sorts of people- including a little girl called Naru. Because these anime both show relationships in a rural area and the struggle of being away from the city, I suggest this
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Souta is like the older version of Handa. They even share the similar personality and facial expression xD
So, if you like Handa a lot and want to see another character who looks like him, go watch Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari.
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Recommended by renzospark
Both have young men going from a city setting to a rural area where they meet a stray child. All that follows is cuteness and loads of fluff. The animation of both anime is also similar.
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Recommended by Tsushima_Shuuji
The two main leads have similar designs and both are about men befriending little kids while going through a mid life crisis of sorts.
Both have a Weaver's Opening (yeah it's not a good argument...)
Little gir... things too cute for the entire world, a man going to the rural area, he gonna meet a lot of person who lives in this area.
Both animes are Slice of life.
Both Mc have an internal struggle within themselves
Both have heartwarming relationships with a young child
Both anime are set in the rural countryside after the main characters move away from Tokyo to sort their lives out. Both feature a small, adorable child in which the protagonist grows to care for. Very similar styles of animation, comedy and general adorableness.
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Recommended by JoshuMakku
Both anime have slightly lethargic looking adult male MC
Both anime have an ADORABLE little creature as the main "if only I could cuddle them" character
Both anime are laid back and extremely relaxing in terms of atmosphere and pacing.
Differences:
Sadly UKKK is an anime for shotacons while Barakamon is an anime more for lolicons
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Recommended by AlexanderGremory
Both series have a male adults that move to an island and met the kid. As the story goes on the kid and the adults often together and the male lead often take care of the kid.
The difference is the kid in Udon is a boy and the kid in Barakamon is a girl.
The job of the male lead is different too
The character designs are super similar, but not only that both have the same vibe. A city boy goes to a rural area taking a break of work, there they form new relationships and search their own motivations and goals. Also the male adult somehow forms a stronger relationship with a child.
Both feature lots of funny kids and center on young-ish guys learning about responsibility. You’ll see the characters grow and mature in ways they never expected, but ultimately they find fulfillment in their new lives.
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Recommended by nekomimi713
-Both portray a young man running into a playful and bubbly child when moving into a new place out in the countryside
-Both make us love the relationship that forms between the duo as they get more comfy with each other
-They can make you smile and feel warm ^^
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Recommended by Joeywatches
Refreshing shows with really good vibes. Both have some similar themes going on.
If you have the lingering feeling of needing more of Barakamon then look no further. This anime is more or less a mirror image of Barakamon: guy going home to have a restart at career then meets a child that inspires and teaches him more about life and you get to see their adventures together. Definitely one of the best slice of life anime you can find. I guarantee you won't have any regrets. 10/10.
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Recommended by Natsuhiko15
both have cute kid that follows the MC of the show.
both the kid pushes the MC for some character development.
both the sceneries in the anime is so relaxing.
both takes place outside Tokyo and in sub-urban Japan.
both are light, heartwarming, wholesome content animes.
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Recommended by spectre699