 If you liked
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
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 ...then you might like
Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai
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-The main dynamic between the two leads is extremely similar
-Both generally have a carefree and uplifting tone masked by a twinge of sadness, though Shigatsu has lots of moments that do not necessarily have that same tone
-Both aim to revolutionize the audience's view of the world and inspire change
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Recommended by thelectricow
Main boy & girl are complete opposite of each other.
Girl live her life to the fullest meanwhile Boy have struggle with social interaction.
Story about dealing with misfortune, grief, and growth.
Also great love story, without official relationship status.
Life...is a drag, and having a stable social one is even a bigger drag. Unlike in Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, in Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai the main character copes with antisociality & school problems, while in Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso the main character copes with other more complex mental barriers, "main character copes" that's a little misleading, MAIN CHARACTER gets pushed over his limit by an extroverted female lead that wishes to help the main character, that's how it should be -- while slowly developing feelings for our troubled male protagonists. Both stories are tragic yet beautiful.
Both are great stories with similar plot lines. KimiSui follows much of the same plot at first but there's a much different ending. Both are dramas with romance elements, although the dynamic is different than in YLIA. Both have an outgoing female lead and an introverted male protagonist. Everything good about YLIA follows suit in KimiSui.
Human relationships in general are very hard to handle and understand. These two animes show the real difficulty behind that, they talk about and how a girl, full of happiness and energy, tries to help and get related with an antisocial boy, who does not care about making friends, having new experiences, we could even say that them do not care about life at all. Is she going to make him change?
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Recommended by alesnxchez
A story of two very similar characters but different in their own regards.
These tear-jerking animes can broaden your view of life and emphasize the importance of living every moment as if t's your last.
The heroines struggle with an incurable disease and shows us how they make the most of their residual time with loved ones surrounding them,captivating us in a touching and mesmerizing journey!
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Recommended by EmiLiaa_Chan
Same kinda story, sick girl meets antisocial guy and their story. Both extremely sad and heart breaking.
A lot of similarities in relation to the main characters, and the situations they're put in. Main male has a very negative view on everyday life until he meets the main female lead, who tries to make the best out of her terrible situation. Both shows also share similar scenes towards the end
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Recommended by Short_Circut
Both had similar plot and characters. Stories about an ill popular girl becoming friends with an antisocial boy whilst changing the boy's life.
In the two anime, you have two boys who was living in their own world until a single petal that drifted into their life. Both tells a tale almost similar, yet different in countless ways. They both tells the story of life, death and importance of person in life but presently in a vastly different but admirable way.
If you liked one, then you'll mostly likely like the other too~
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Recommended by EuphonicAzure_
And then here we go. You know what i mean because if you've read another user's recommendations then this one's not much different than the other. Ok so here's my thought, instead of telling how is this similiar to each other i'm gonna tell what's different. Because the difference are much less. So the difference is the setting. Just different place, different event, and maybe different behavior between the MC's. But all the other things are same. Like the same damn character, same circumstances, or even same plot. I'm not gonna say the shigatsu one are better or the otherwise. But what i'm gonna say
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Follows similar character suffering with illness that is about to die
And another character whom the first one loves secretly
Also the second one gets affected by first one's thoughts finally redeemed
Death and life are portrayed very well
In both cases there are similar themes but with certain differences that will make you end up loving them and also end up crying.
Unfortunately, some of the similarities will have to be omitted to avoid spoilers.
- Both portray the reality of a more apathetic protagonist, who changes his perspective on life based on involvement with a girl.
- Both contain relationships between a practically opposite couple. Sakura and Kaori are really similar in their personalities.
- Both moments of final climax are extremely similar (I will let you find out for yourself).
- Both carry emotionally impactful messages that are projected on the protagonist, but that are valid for the viewer. In Shigatsu, this is more Character-Focused, while in Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai, it is more Theme-Focused.
-Both Male MCs are quiet, "depressed" and overall very mellow, perhaps because of some background trauma or just because of their personality.
-Both Female MCs are very bubbly and energetic, and are a complete polar opposite to our male MCs.
-Both anime explore the journey between these two opposites
-Something happens to our female MCs that change the course of their relationships forever.
-With this event, very similar emotions are evoked throughout both pieces of medium.
both feature a main girl who appears to be on a timer. both explore the relationships between characters and how meaningful connections can change a person for the better.
-Both shows possess a character suffering from an illness.
-The bond between the two protagonists get stronger and stronger as time passes.
-Both are bittersweet and beautiful in their own way.
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Recommended by Joeywatches
Both have titles that don't make sense unless you watched it till the very end which will be revealed that increase the impact of the story. The cheerful and optimistic girl and the antisocial boy hanging out with their own story and adventure to be remembered as a flashback at the last scenes to bring tears to your eyes. Both reminds you to live your life to the fullest and the importance of appreciating your own existence.
The stories started in spring. Where the sakura blossoms in spring.
Similar plots, yet a different story to tell.
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Recommended by Wisdomnite
Both have very strong feels and both endings are sad. And also both Heroines are cheerful despite their situations
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Recommended by Iroha_Isshiki
+ Both involves one of the main characters dealing with a certain illness
+ Both of them involve romance and involve high school
+ Great animes to watch if you are looking for a good tearjerker
I recommend both Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso and Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai if you want a great high school romance anime with a great storyline. It will make you laugh and cry and also make you smile.
Same premise of terminal illness and ensuing relationship development between MC and patient. Your Lie in April hits all the same notes (pun intended) as I Want to Eat Your Pancreas, but better.
It's almost exactly the same thing. I'd personally argue Shigatsu explores the same subjects more/a little better, but what do you expect, one is a series, one is a movie. One is going to have more time and content than the other.
To name some comparisons: Both deal with a nerdy/isolated boy getting attached to a girl with serious health problems. How they deal with that is a major factor in both titles. Hiding these health problems also plays a part in both.
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Recommended by NickRedMachine
Both are about a tragic love story. Male protagonist of both anime are aloof and and girl who is the female protagonist changes his life. These shows are really sad cant say much about it or it will get spoiled.
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Recommended by B0ttleneck
they both have similar themes of mc doing whatever they want in life/living their best life/cherishing the moment/etc. that type of stuff plus some side romance and cute teenage stuff
I watched "Your lie in April" before watching this. Every detail from starting to the end felt like the same thing. Both anime are amazing having depressed main characters and a (SPOILER ALERT) dying cheerful girl. I really felt the same way after watching this movie like I felt after watching YLIA.
If you like suffering emotionally with Your Lie In April, you'll love doing it again with I Want To Eat Your Pancreas
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Recommended by LuketheDuke424
If you liked how beautifully Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso deals with relationships and the impact some of us can have on others in a short period of time, then you'll definitely love Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai just as much. Both of them have similar themes and messages, likeable female main characters and relatable male protagonists. With stunning visuals, inspiring character development and an overall great story, this movie will hopefully exceed your expectations.
Both MCs are guys who appears to be emotionless or unhappy. They then both meet a girl who is very energetic and cheerful. Both girls also have health problems which they try to deal with. Very similar in terms of animation and art style. "I want to eat your pancreas" revolves a lot around books, whilst "Your lie in April" is more about music.
The plots are great, and gets very interesting in the later episodes, the character sketches are also op... personally I really loved both of them
both are sad romance (personally both made me cry) and both of them are also just really good in general. also cherry blossom, but like sad instead.
hard to discribe the bigest similaitry whitout spoil. I can just say that both girls have something in common.
Both anime are very emotional
Caracters have to go further whith them own problems of life.
Basic Plot Outline is kind of similar but if one likes Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai, the person will absolutely love Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso.
The theme, elements, the characters' personality, and how the story flows are similar to YLIA. Although the "Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai" is not a genre of music, but when you watch it, you'll remember and have a thought like "Oh, I remember YLIA. It looks like this." I'll recommend you after watching the YLIA, watch this movie. I'm sorry if I'm the one who flooded your house.
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Recommended by HannaSaruba
I first watched Shigatsu, so when watching I Want to Eat Your Pancreas, and the story unfolded, i noticed the similarities between them:
The two of them have similar characters, you can easily notice this in Kaori and Sakura, cheerful waif- i mean girls, with an illness. Its also noticeable in the MCs and i found Kyouko a little comparable to Tsubaki, same with Issei and Watari.
Also, one thing i liked about both is how they have a certain small focus on Spring, April and the blooming of Cherry Blossoms, its quite beautiful.
Similiar themes and vibe
Great character development as the story progresses, if you didn't
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Recommended by LordeBatata
Both the anime delivers power full message and teaches us the true meaning of life , Both have memorable characters and heart braking ending which will make you cry
They both have the same message and the two main character in each anime have very similar personalities and developments.
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Recommended by dango_daikazoku_
The basis of both anime's are very similar from a story point of view. If you watched "I Want to Eat Your Pancreas" and found yourself wanting more, then "Your lie in April" is the step up to that. Vice versa, if the show tugged your heart strings, then this film will do it in similar ways.
Both shows have excellent character development, featuring very strong female protagonists that push the boys to new places in their lives. Both are "love" stories in a sense, but both grow into love and do not feel forced.
If you like "Your lie in April" then you should
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In essence, both shows face a similar conflict--the female protagonist falls ill and becomes an extravert so that she can spend each day with excitement. She meets the male protagonist, who is an introvert, and her emotional influence leaves a mark on him permanently. Both stories have stellar character development and a heartwrenching, bittersweet ending. If you don't like piano or classical music, then Pancreas is for you and vise versa. I, however, recommend that you see both.
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Recommended by moderate_0
these series are similiar in alot of aspects and have the same feel to them. these also have beautiful animation and both are pretty sad at times.
Similarities:
Similar character development
Similar plot lines and story
Romance genre
Quite Similar story plot with unexpected twist packed with heartwarming moments. This is an amazing tearjerker.
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Recommended by BaconBrian
I can't say to much without spoiling it but there are similar plots and in both the main charachters are complete opposite(extrovert and a introvert)
The premises are very similar which means that you should probably choose carefully which one you wanna watch first as it makes the other one a little anticlimactic. I personally suggest watching Your Lie in April (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso) first before I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai). Both are about living with dying (yes i stole it).
Both anime’s involve the male main character being lonely and depressed men who have no joy in their lives. After which the main girls show up and give the main boys a new meaning and a new happiness in life. Both of these animes are very enjoyable to watch and are easy to binge-watch.
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Recommended by _leviiiiiii_
Anti-social MC meets lively female MC that changes his perspectives
A simple character list with easy-to-follow character development
You may find yourself on a roller coaster ride of emotions
Both are dramas with romance elements.
Both have similar character development.
Both are great stories with similar plot lines.
But also....
Both extremely sad and heart breaking.
I suggest you to watch both these MASTERPEICES but not in 1 day.
For me, both of them were 10/10.
Depression to the power 100
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Recommended by Reblex_7029
I want to eat your pancreas is just a better story in a smaller length than ylia while having a kinda similar plot
similar story
both are romantic and school
Same thinking of female mc
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Recommended by Azuma_Kaito
Without giving away too much about the plot for either of these animes, I'll say that both have some... very very very similar events and characters :(
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Recommended by slimysteak
Both of these anime have romance stories and sad endings that will make us touched and sad. For fans of sad endings I recommend these two anime.
It’s cute and wholesome for a while, then becomes sad. Like, both the girl characters have a big impact on the main character. So if you like that, watch it!
these two anime plot are almost the same they both are the very emotional and in my opinion they both are the sadest anime i have ever seen like i still remember how i cried all night thinking about these two anime . and thats all btw this was my first recommendation :)
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Recommended by Rishabh-san
both girls have some form of disease killing them and enjoy their last days with their love of their life.
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Recommended by PikaTheChad
Both about a girl trying to get close to a guy, while struggling with their own problem. Sakura and Kaori are both quite similar, really free and cheerfull. Difference is, unlike shigatsu wa kimi no uso, kimi no suizou wo tabetai doesent have music. Still, if you liked one, you would totaly like the other.
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Recommended by nightsky289
If you're a fan of tragic romance then these shows are for you. Both are extremely emotional and follow the romance of a teenage boy and girl. Both girls have illnesses and are very outgoing, whereas both boys are introverted and brilliant. If you get emotional you might want a box of tissues.
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Recommended by lock_in_ki
similar premises, ill girl meets awkward guy, both have similar character development, and both make you cry
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Recommended by FL0RALSH0PPE
they both are same in terms of sadness :(
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Recommended by TheBrokenHer0
while this movie has very obvious cliches about a girl living with some sort of cancer and falling in love. it is much more than that I cant put into words how well it is put together. from the beginning of the movie you know she is going to die but you can't help but feel like there's no possible way that someone like her could die, which is what makes it hit so much harder when it actually happens.
the movie doesn't focus at all on how the disease affected her day-to-day life instead, it focuses on the connection that the 2 characters had
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Both of them give off the same vibes and both shows the theme 'To live life to the fullest' perfectly
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Recommended by ladderboi123
Depressed, loner male lead has his mundane life changed from a chance encounter with a girl who wants him to see the good in life at his own pace. Female leads suffer a terminal illness that pushes them to achieve as many of their goals as possible in their time remaining, of which is spent predominately with the male lead.
Bonds are established that meets somewhere in the middle of admiration and affection. Decisions are based upon the limited time remaining for the female lead, who both wish to leave the male lead in a better place emotionally than where they started off, while limiting
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Recommended by ThePie4dawin