 If you liked
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
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 ...then you might like
3-gatsu no Lion
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Very similar main characters, facing similar complex and personal problems, in a similar isolated setting, similar messages... I could go on. Enjoy!
the anime tells a story of a young boy striving towards his goal of being a professional in their own respective field while simultaneously facing other problems in their daily lives. while solving their inner problems, they get stronger and eventually reach their goal (hopefully).
graphics-wise, both anime has a similar style. it can be gloomy in times and bright the other. the main character is a boy wearing glasses with a blonde older sister-type support female character.
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Recommended by sora2eugene
both feature young child prodigies with an extreme talent: chess and music. Both are about more than just that talent, as the characters deal with underlying issues within themselves and their relationships with others.
Both of these anime delve into a deep psychological trauma. Both MCs are known as child prodigies and it is due to a need to avert their eyes to reality. They are both complex stories that touch upon the heart strings with topics of depression and self-acceptance.
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Recommended by Kami_no_Tomo
Story of a boy who climbs to the top of his profession. Through with that, he is bounded by a wall created from dark past.
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Recommended by chiyo-german
I can't help but to think about Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso when watching 3-gatsu no Lion.
Similar titles aside, both feature the same premise; a prodigy young man's struggles to cope with the depression of losing a loved one. Both series feature a prodigy MC (Rei and Kousei) who are similar in looks and personalities and female figures (Kaori and the Kawamoto siblings) who came inside the MC's life and help them overcome their depression. The MCs also gains many rivals and friends throughout their journey in their career.
Even though I found 3-gatsu's tone more consistent and its comedy less forced than Shigatsu, I enjoyed
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A prodigy with an existential crisis. A lot of gloominess and not strong enough comic relief to wipe it away.
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Recommended by Niveen_Sleem
Both animes are quite , about feels and talents and independence
both animes have the main character who is shy , wearing glasses
both heroines are blonde , and they look like each other
both main characters have suffered their parent's death and trying to live independently
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Recommended by HikarieChan
Both shows have a lot in common. They both tell stories of a main character who is a child prodigy and struggling to maintain their title. Their struggles are represented in a similar style and narrative, and yet the overall story is different, so it doesn't feel like you're watching the same show twice. In fact I would go so far as to say March Comes in Like a Lion surpasses Your Lie in April in many ways.
TL;DR: If you enjoyed watching Kousei overcoming his past and learning to love life, this show is for you.
If you're watching this because title similliarity, than you're not watching the wrong show.
Both MC has similliar problems, and each anime has their own style of art.
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Recommended by southerntw
Both protagonists share a dark past and a remarkable skill. The monologues in each of them often have deep metaphors for life. Introspection, retrospection, and dealing with losses/mourning all are resonating themes in these two.
Both protagonists struggle living their lives due to their treacherous pasts.
They both have people help them develop into becoming better people.
Both of the protagonists are proficient in what they play, Rei to Shogi as Arima is to piano.
Similar artstyle.
Both protagonists have glasses (I ran out of comparisons lol)
Both feature a protagonist who is struggling with depression because of the death of his loved ones and both main characters have a complicated relationship with their passions (Shigatsu has music, 3-gatsu has shogi), but these passions are not the main focus of the shows. Also, both protagonists meet people who change their lives for the better. They have similar color pallets and realistic characters.
March Comes in Like a Lion has more unique visuals and better direction than Your Lie in April due to the very different animation studios and directors. Also YLIA has way more romance (3-gatsu being more of a slice-of-life series), but
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Recommended by cosmonautic
Both of these series feel similar in their directing and animation styles.
While Your Lie in April focuses more on romantic relations, March Comes in Like a Lion focuses more on familial/platonic relations.
Both are sure to hit ya right in the kokoro.
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Recommended by FloralMangoes
Not only the titles look-a-like, but the feeling you get when watching is fairly similar. Main characters have only one thing they are good and his friends (and other side-characters) will help him get back on his feet. The scenes vary from funny to death serious which makes it very appealing to keep on watching. So If you liked "Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso", "Sangatsu no Lion" will not disappoint you.
The main characters are both struggling with depression, they're both genius and can't give up on it.
They are both drama/slice of life anime with beautiful unique soundtrack and animations.
The plot of the stories revolve around the main character struggle and them learning things from their mistakes and experiences.
The Art Style is Similar. Both Protagonist are talented, they also look alike with glasses, Both Lacks Confidence and depressed. It also gives you The Your Lie In April Vibes
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Recommended by KotoriMinami
A talented prodigy who feels as though they've got nothing else (and also happen to look kinda similar) the stories are pretty different, but they give off a similar vibe - and anyone who loves the first, will definitely love the other - at least, I certainly did! They're emotionally deep, are astonishingly beautiful to watch and will leave a whole in your heart you won't be able to forget.
About dealing with past trauma, and the journey to self discovery and finding a way to wake up from that half-life depression. Honestly, they are instant gems, masterpieces, unbelievably refreshing and unique but with unbelievable
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Recommended by troublesomeone
Both of the main characters have only 1 thing that they do exceptionally well and want but can't separate it from their lives.
I find these shows both similar not in the aspect of plot but in character. Both mains, Kousei from Your Lie in April, and Rei from March Comes in Like A Lion both share similar character as they have both had traumatic past life events. This prompts them to be somewhat timid and silent but have thoughts encircling their minds at all times. On top of that, they are both young prodigies in a competitive field (Piano and Shogi respectively). Finally, they share a somewhat similar appearance with glasses, messy black hair, and an always wavering mouth.
Another thing noted is the animation. I find
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Recommended by spartan1232
Both MCs have mental and social problems due to losing their family member(s). And some characters help them get out of those problems.
No ecchi.
Both are anime with competition in it.
Both arts and musics have the same vibes.
EVEN THEIR TITLES HAVE "GATSU" IN THEM.
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Recommended by IMNOTPOLAND
Both of these series focus on characters who are dealing with depression and the loss of loved ones. Both also follow their character's chosen profession and how they handle these careers at young ages. I recommend this to those who are interested in stories about depression, loss, and perseverance.
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Recommended by Lugengeschichte
I do think the MCs are very similar and overall they have the same tone to them.
Both main characters have a special talent (Kousei piano and rei shogi)they both walk through life with the past constantly biting them and both are quite emotional.
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Recommended by Megumince106
Both the protagonists share some aspects in their lifes, like the absence of their families and confront their past to keep moving on
The vibe of the two anime are very similar.
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Recommended by ananimeweirdo
Similar themes about doing something because you must, not because of passion. Similar main characters, but 3-gatsu stays true to its themes, and ends up superior in almost every aspect, especially with its drama.
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Recommended by misplacedot
Both of these anime are both similiar and different in a lor of their aspects. Both of these series have a talented teenager as a main character that are good at what they do( shogi and Piano). Both these characters deal with tragic events that had happened in the past. Both these characters seek outside help from people they hardly know for support and both these shows get you right in the feels. They have a competitve aspect too.
They're a lot different too!
Both series' deal with a MC who struggles with personal problems as a result of a loss of family, to which it is through the relationship with the center female (3 in 3-gatsu) that the main character starts to break from his shell
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Recommended by Short_Circut
the main character Arima, kousei is so much like Rei in how they both see the half empty part of the glass .. how they both feel lonely without piano - in case of arima - and shogi -in case of Rei -, and how the few people around them make the the biggest effect with the least action the make towards them.
both are one of my favorite slice of life animes
and if you happen to like one of them, you got to watch the other
cause surely you'll like it,too
enjoy it :D
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Recommended by EslamMohmed_
Both series feature protagonists who are young prodigies, who are struggling to overcome depression and a traumatic upbringing.
Both protagonists are similar with similar situations. Two excellent dramas.
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Recommended by SpiderGhoul
Both shows have very similar main character, about a genius high school boy (piano in Your Lie in April, shogi in March Comes in Like a Lion) who is depressed and have traumas from the past. The shows' also have many the protagonists' inner monologue, and the story is slow paced. If you like one of these, give the other one a try.
Both shows feature a main character who suffers from this inherent, inescapable guilt which they work tirelessly to overcome. Both main characters also look very similar and have a lot of similar character traits in general (even when excluding their main difficulties they face plot-wise).
Shigatsu is shorter, but Sangatsu is a true masterpiece. Anyone who enjoyed Shigatsu or who cried should give both seasons of Sangatsu a try, ESPECIALLY season 2 as it is far superior (which is hard to do given that season 1 is already perfection).
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Recommended by Hezzadude12
Both Main Characters are almost 100% Similar in their downtrodden Characteristics and their Genious attribute in their own places.
Arima is a Piano Genius who has difficulties playing it due to his unrivaled skills and past circumstances.
Rei is a Shogi master who has been a Shogi monster but his step sister and brother had pushed him away thus he think that his skills of Shogi is nothing but a Necessary Evil for him.
Both hate their Genius abilities but they can't live without Piano/Shogi
Both were kindled by the people and friends around them
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Recommended by Morisaki_Ichijo
-Both the male MCs are eerily similar, both physically as well as with their past.
-As time passes, they both slowly open up and start mending the cracks by forming beautiful relationships with those around them.
-Both series capture emotions of the viewer and twine them together as the story progresses.
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Recommended by Joeywatches
Why they should be similar, were you thinking, right?
Well, to start both told a story about a shy, confused and little coward boy, who tries to overcame his fears and anxiety. As the story moves on we will see our main character grow, evolve, we’ll see him smile and cry, how he’ll interact with his surrondings and what kind of relationship will born with the other characters; because personally, i believe, that these last ones are the most important and fascinating.
I will be straightforward with you, both of them have quite the strong emotional impact, on which i reflected a lot. Both of the stories
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2 stories about 2 geniuses struggling to overcome their loss in the past, and how they were saved by the people around them.
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Recommended by CrestDragon
- The main characters both deal with trying to find themselves due to their pasts
- Both are conveyed in very similar ways
- Both have characters where they help them discover themselves
- Both are touching, however Your Lie in April is sadder
A story about getting over the past, which is a reoccurring theme in both series. Both protagonist are naturally gifted and talented, however because of it they are both haunted by the past. Kiriyama suffers from discrimination, while Arima lost his abilities to hear himself. They are both great masterpiece series out of their own perspective series.
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Recommended by Aoi_Yozora
Both the MCs are alike and both anime deal with their problems and I think if you have watched either of them you will like the other.
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Recommended by Casual_Elite
They are both stories of despair and passion. The main protagonists have something traumatic happen to them, and this despair begins to overtake and hide their passions
These slow-burn, drama-heavy anime will keep you coming back for more. Plus, both the main character of each show, Kiriyama of Sangatsu no Lion and Kousei of Your Lie in April look like they could be brothers. While watching Sangatsu no Lion, I couldn't help but be reminded of Your Lie in April.
March comes in like a lion and Your Lie in April are both amazing dramas following an introverted kid with a huge passion and talent in a certain activity. Both of these shows also both have a similar art style which may not be beautiful on their own, but they fit their respective anime all too well. And finally I need to mention that both of these anime are extremely sad, which is to be expected from dramas, but in my opinion the sadness factor in both of these anime is WAY above average.
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Recommended by lysanthrope
Both are beautiful stories of a boy trying to find his identity while fighting his past. The boy is saved by a girl and learns to live again.
Both deal with lots of character development and backstories for each one. goes in-depth to smaller characters and tells their backstory.
Both main characters are adolescent and have to chose if they will go pro in the pactise they do since they were young
Both have personal problems
Both have bad vision of life and live whitout them parents
Both anime are emotional
Rei, the main character, is also a child prodigy who clings at his craft (shogi), as it is the only thing he has left, yet also despises it because of its ties to his previous family life. Both feature beautiful art and sound as it follows a young boy in a slice-of-life to heal from depression, with the help of kind, bright girls.
Both of the main characters lack color and depth within their world. They are now failing at the sports that they were amazing at and both suffer from depression due to lack of family and friends in their world. However, both meet people that manage to bring color back into their world. Sangatsu, overall, does a better job at this than Shigatsu and manages to show amazing scenes along with the struggles that side characters often go through as well. Thus, if you like Shigatsu, consider Sangatsu.
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Recommended by NachoCheese0531
the main characters have the exact same vibe, they both are dead-inside that face their problems, they are very talented guys but they struggle to be the best in what they do because of their problems, and they really introvert people that completely change when they are with their friends, the main difference is the drama-romance part that you will not find in 3-gatsu no lion. another similiar thing is that in their title they both involve months xD
you can find another similarity in the theme, i don't know anything of shogi or classical music but these shows made me really curious about them
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Recommended by Nicccddieffe
Child prodigies who have become estranged from their life passions as a result of past trauma. They start out on their journeys with troubled minds, but as they engage with the world around them, they gradually recoup their lives and their passion. a captivating and lighthearted tale. Both depict depression in the context of their respective themes.
These anime have some of the worst humor I've ever seen in any anime. If you like shitty exaggerated unfunny moe anime humor coming out nowhere in the middle of drama moments, go ahead and watch these 2 anime. Satisfy your trash taste.
Extremely similar to each other, both serving many parallels that can be identified with the other. Both feature a main character with past trauma involving their respective professions (Pianist, Shogi Player) who gradually develop themselves due to the influence of others. If you are looking for something like Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, this is your go-to series.
Both Anime feature realism as it is to be represented to audience. The vibe and feeling you feel and enjoy while watching them is closely similar. Both focus on relation and a young prodigous protagnist who strives to get better at his respective hobbies, piano and shogi.
Both of them have a beautiful and visually stunning animations and a story highlighting their dark past and overcoming of their lives.
Highly recommend both of them
Both are beautifully written stories with insane character development, top notch animation and soundtrack. The main characters reveal very similar paths in life (both have potencially amazing careers, have suffered a lot and meet someone or people who can change their life).
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Recommended by dark_cloudSS
Being depressed it's not only being gloomy all day. It's more related to the inhability to do things even when we know that we must do them.
Both animes shows us a character with an active and funny social life, they both have people who care about them and they doesn't shows all the time how they feels but they have something on their minds that torment them.
We have two stories with a simmilar aproach to depression and how to confront it and find some peace.
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Recommended by Hombre7Electrico
Both have the same MC. For reals!
He suffers from depression after surviving a traumatic childhood. He meets people who help restore his passion for life.
Prepare for a hard-hitting, emotional journey.
both are anime that focus on shut in, lonely, depressed prodigies
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Recommended by puppyblood
3-gatsu no Lion tells the story of Kiriyama Rei, a gifted young man at shogi who has to deal with the loss of a loved one, loneliness and depression. Throughout the anime, the MC will constantly evolve and seek to deal with his problems, in particular thanks to the help of the Kawamoto sisters but also to that of his friends.
The themes covered in 3-gatsu no Lion are the same as in Your lie in april. The evolutions of the two MCs are as excellent as the other. If you like Your lie in april you can only adore 3-gatsu no Lion and vice versa.