So Ra No Wo To, Girls & Panzer Recommendations
Sora no Woto and Girls und Panzer are both very unique series. This uniqueness is not only in concept or setting but also storytelling, most notably, the way they choose to transmit a message.
At first glace, one will probably guess this recommendation is based on the fact both series involve "girls and military" with a small appeal on the moe/cute side.
Indeed. They both paid a lot of attention to detail on machinery, uniforms, insignia, models, etc. displayed, making of them very faithful representations of their originals. Those familiar with Gunslinger Girl's perfectly reproduced guns can expect a similar mechanic & visual quality.
While this
is all true, and the alluring setup is a plus, the reasons for them to be similar is far beyond that.
Underneath the easygoingness of Sora no Woto lies a very touching coming-of-age tale, with these girls struggling to live a common "nichijou" life, while moving on from traumatic experiences on their pasts and the sorrowful situation of the world. As the series move on, you get to know more of them and learn more about their personalities/stories but it always comes back to a recurrent theme: friendship and the strength we all have in ourselves.
The same is presented on Girls und Panzer. Undeniably in a more lighthearted setup, with a lot more "cute girls doing cute things" gimmicks but still with its darker moments and the same central theme.
Ultimately, both can be considered as healing stories as they end with optimistic views and leaves that comfy after-glow.
If you're looking for a similar story to the one you just watched, just a bit more serious (in Sora no Woto's case) or more lighter and carefree (GuP) definitely check 'em out!
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Both series has a lighthearted way of presenting itself with a cast of young girls involved with the military.
Both series has action, drama, comedy, and some emotions.
Both series also has some interesting insight on military itself.
Cute, moe girls with a military theme. Sora no Woto has a much darker and more melancholic atmosphere than Girls und Panzer, but both series are heartwarming with likeable, compelling protagonists working together in a team, and strong atmosphere and worldbuilding.
