Usagi Drop

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Both have the adult main character growth led by the children surrounding them. Although Usagi Drop feels more dramatic, while Barakamon is more subtle to send a message to the viewers. Both are excellent slice-of-life anime and with great character development. And the feels. 

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The second  I saw this coming out I got so excited because it reminded me so much of Usagi Drop, one of my favorite slice-of-lives. Energetic, eccentric, sort of wild little girls coming along and brightening the lives of stuffy guys away from the city, these stories both share this plot. The art work is also similar, as well as the laid-back, vibe. 

Both little girls are funny and endearing, and both men are subdued at first but of course fall for the amazing kids personalities.  

report Recommended by TinyTabun

A guy stumbles upon taking care of a young girl that he didn't expect to take care of. Though the differences are, Usagi Drop is more dramatic than Barakamon, which is more of a silly little light-hearted comedy. 

report Recommended by Angry_Anime_Nerd

The main lead characters share an unique bond throughout both series despite their contrasting differences from the beginning. There's an initial development as they learn more about each other and what they enjoy in life. The main male protagonist shares similar personalities and at times can become frustrated at certain events. However, they often take on life as it is with smiles and joy. When it comes down to it, relationship dynamics are a key focus in both series. Recommended for any viewers interested in a charming slice of life. 

report Recommended by Stark700

• Both shows have an adult male protagonist who grow through building relationships with children (just one with Usagi)
• Both are Slice of Life but with serious undertones - although Usagi is more serious
• Both have great artwork, characters and plot
• Both are extremely heartwarming  

report Recommended by MissMushi

No, I'm not linking these two together because they're both about an adult male taking care of a little girl. Both of these shows make you feel at home and have tons of SOL symbollism that link to morals and themes you would find in real life. Both of these shows tackle family values and realistic character growth. 

The only difference is that Barakamon is focused on Handa's career (the adult) while Usagi Drop is focused on how Daikichi's life and how he adapts because of Rin. 

report Recommended by Mayuka

Both shows feature an adult being close and caring for a kid (in a non-creepy way) and they're both cute. The differences are that in Barakamon there's the element of the main character's calligraphy career and they're on an island like the countryside but in Usagi Drop there's only the one theme of caring for the kid. 

report Recommended by colvey23

Both shows have a main character that learns responsibility through their newfound role as surrogate caretaker for a child. 

report Recommended by SmallTitan

Barakamon and Usagi Drop are about an adult with a kid hanging around with him. Barakamon is more about a carefree lifestyle while Usagi Drop is bit more seriousness in it since it is within family relationship. While Usagi Drop contain a lot of character development throughout the series, Barakamon is more towards slice of life anime around the village without any romance.

Both anime give out heartwarming feeling while watching them, you will definitely think of one another anime if you're already watching one of them. 

report Recommended by blitz_21x

Both is about how children's can change a persons life.But not just that.Really funny,loving,cute, also some parts are really touching.Great animes with a sence of summer that you can't avoid  falling in love with them!! 

report Recommended by sofia-chan

The main character is an adult who develops alongside a precocious and endearing child with whom he forms a strong, realistic bond. Barakamon is more humorous and Usagi Drop is more heartwarming, but both shows are quite similar and enjoyable to watch. 

report Recommended by TastyTurnip

When you just want a good, clean story about a man having to live in harmony with a child that's not his. The two anime also compliment each other by masterfully intervolving normal, daily events into bonding exercises between the adults and the children. Just for your own sake, perhaps consider avoiding the Usagi Drop manga if you're interested in it ~ 

report Recommended by Protaku

Both have everyday life vibe to it, both are heartwarming and very relaxing. If you feel sad or tired, these two shows will make you forget it. 

report Recommended by Valkata

-Both have adorable kawaii little kids.
-Boosts your mood when you are down or neutral.
-Both make you feel warm in the inside. xD
-You won't stop smiling until the very end.
-One of the best slice-of-life anime out there. 
If you're a slice-of-life kind of individual, then don't miss these gems. 

report Recommended by KenjiSenpai

Both male characters play a substitute role of parent with a child who wants nothing more than to be happy.
Both influence each other and are influenced by those around them and show how simply is to get happiness. 

report Recommended by fawkes05

Both Anime have a really relaxed story telling about a more adult character.
The plot is completely different but both anime have this magical "relaxed" feeling while you are watching the episodes piece by piece. It's the perfect Anime after a stressfull day.
(Also the humour from both shows are just hilarious) 

report Recommended by rexarma

Both are slice-of-life-ish but not necessarily episodic, both involve MCs who are a tad short of middle age and in career ruts, both show MCs making positive strides in their respective social developments, both involve really fun realistic child characters, both are short sweet shows, and both involve pretty artwork and very little "action".

Barakamon isn't about parenting which is one of Usagi Drop's things, but there are tons of similarities nonetheless.

I personally preferred Barakamon to Usagi Drop as the former showed a bit more character development but the difference isn't massive. Good shows both and worth a try even for people who normally don't care for slice of life read more 

report Recommended by feodore

Both are slice of life animes that involve adult to child relationships.  Both animes involve protagonists that are suddenly thrown into unfamiliar social environments but but adapt to their situations and build character from their experiences.  They are both refreshingly realistic in the way the characters interact with one another and how they handle change.  Usagi Drop is more realistic than Barakamon in the relationship between its characters, but the latter compensates with the synergy formed by the personality gap between its characters. 

report Recommended by AznRoyal

Both Barakamon and Usagi drop are feel-good slice of life shows with a story or theme centered around children and their impact on an adults life (with this being slightly more prominent in Usagi Drop, with neither of the two possessing any "fantastical" or out of the ordinary (in regards to real life) aspects.

Either show is likely to leave you feeling warm inside by the end of it's run. 

report Recommended by Vase

Both are lovely slice-of-life anime with a focus on the relationship between children and adults. Humorous and sweet. 

report Recommended by helencs

Both anime have a lighthearted, playfull air with occasionally some deeper elements. The comedy itself is similar  in both anime and serves as a nice extra without being relied upon. The story in both anime focuses on the lives of a still kind of young, single man, looking for his place in the world. A small girl plays an important role in both of their searches. 

report Recommended by Moon_Moon80

both of these stories start with meeting a child 
these children lead them to different events in their lifestyle which they are similar,
but both of them are very interesting on their own i realllyy recommend watching either one  

report Recommended by _Salsa

A sweet young girl, suddenly enters the life of a solitary working man, and changes the way he perceives things in a delightful way. 

report Recommended by Dark_Abolisher

both deal with a friendship between an adult man and an unusual young girl near-flawlessly and are refreshingly free of awkward tropes. Usagi Drop is more focused on the struggle of a new parent, while Barakamon focuses more on the friendship involved, but in both cases it is handled very sensitively and leaves you with a warm fuzzy feeling. 

report Recommended by catsighs

If you like children, you will definitely enjoy both. They both are set where a male adult is living with children surround them. The characters are all lovable and enjoyable to watch. However, Usagi drop has a dramatic setting in which Daikichi needs to adapt his "new" way of living with Rin while Barakamon has a "Slice of life/Comedy" tone to it.

If you have time, you check out both! 

report Recommended by FPOWERF

Character development of the MC through the presence of a younger child

Barakamon has a subtle change while Usagi Drop is a bit on the serious note. 

report Recommended by Komal_Patel

In both Anime does the main character have, to a certain degree, a father role to the child he's taking care of.

Both anime are slice of life

And both anime are on a more slower pace making them easy relaxing shows for the most part. 

report Recommended by eham757

Barakamon and Usagi Drop have 'father figures' as their central characters and show these characters' grow when they take on responsibility and interact with the children who look up to them.  

report Recommended by bhijml

both had adult protagonist and had children too take care 
but usagi drop more dramatic and barakamon more comedy. 

report Recommended by Fortescue

Both anime are similar in story and character where both anime tells the story about a male adult take care of girl. The girl isn't similar but the similar things is how the MC get troubled with every thing concerning the girls. It's fun and it's a good anime to watch when you're tired and need some entertainment.  

report Recommended by WinXF

Is so beatiful, how the relation into the person of anime, kid with u ("father"), make you want one son. 

report Recommended by R_Ramos

They're both heartwarming and simplistic which will calm your mind. Both shows have unusual family circumstances and the main character learns how to adjust to their odd circumstances. It maturely handled themes with the importance of family values/morals in a subtle manner. 

report Recommended by ZechAnimanga

Both are similar in a lot of ways especially in terms of the artstyle and the chemistry with Handa Sei and Kotoshi Naru is very similar to the relationship in Usagi Drop with Kawachi Dai and Kaga Rin. 

While Usagi Drop is more of a drama rather then being a light hearted comedy it does have a couple of funny scenes with the character interactions both have really lovable characters but in my opinion personally out of the two shows I like Usagi Drop a little more because it's main story is more developed and impactful I prefer Barakamon for it's comedy and slapstick humor both are Great Slice of Life anime in my opinion I highly recommend you watch both. read more 

report Recommended by TJ_Phantom

These anime are based on an adult and a child where the adult behaves like a fatherly figure and takes care of the child and treats them like their own children. 

report Recommended by Kierah

Both of these shows share an extremely similar dynamic with the main character and a younger child they meet, basically a parent-child relationship. They're both filled with joyful moments but also some emotional moments. You'll notice that throughout the show that not only the main character teaches the child important life lessons but you'll also notice the child teaching the adult some small but important lessons they forgot about when they got older with age. These are some of my favorite anime of all time but please don't look at the Usagi Drop ending or manga after a certain point lol.  

report Recommended by TheOdin

-Excellent slice of life feeling
-Protagonist development surrounding by younger people
-Heartwarming as hell
-Unique relation between kids and protagonist
-Relaxed/Chilling pace
-Comedy/drama work between each other pretty good 

report Recommended by godman32770

I'd suggest watching this for a similar wholesome vibe and feels about a grown up life around children. 

report Recommended by tekitoDean_List

The main similarity with Usagi Drop and Barakamon is that both of them have lots of heartfelt messages to share. While the latter is a bit more light and relaxed, the former showcases a bit more dramatic atmosphere to inspire some mellow emotions from the viewer. Now as for the character persona, it'd be weird if you didn't notice the very apparent resemblance (as that is the the biggest correspondence of all for both). 

report Recommended by QuiteAshraf

Both are very chill slice of life anime that will make you smile. I get very similar vibes from both of them. 

report Recommended by Twirox

Both have a younger child as a MC. Usagi Drop was good, don't read the manga is what I've been told haha 

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Amaama to Inazuma addpermalink

The similarities between Usagi Drop and Sweetness and Lighnting are apparent from the get-go. Average-looking man have a pretty blonde daughter around pre-school age that he does not particularly know how to care for. The difference is that in Usagi Drop, Daichi adopts his grandfather's daughter, but in Sweetness and Lightning, the father is recently widowed. 

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Both are about a single male character having to raise a young girl by themselves and the struggle they must go through. 

report Recommended by komic

Looking for an Anime that has grown ups taking care a small child? Then, guess what?! These two Anime(s) are just for you!  

report Recommended by shootdatpancake

Father story about how to take care of your children and a lightheated setting. All of this plus food. 

report Recommended by SFPunishment

Two slow-paced, soothing animes about the bond between father and daughter. Both consist of a succession of small events that strengthen the connection between a small girl and her guardian, without anything physical involved. They both have the a peaceful atmosphere and gradual character development.
Usagi drop is about a pair unrelated by blood which take their relationship from zero, while Amaama to Inazuma is about a freshly widowed father who loves her daughter deeply and wants to fill the gap left by the mother.  

report Recommended by Ekanoida

Calm slice of life of an adult male characters learning to take the role of a single parent for kids who are quite mature and well-behaved for their age. 

report Recommended by aifukola

Both main characters are single, working men who are raising a cute daughter. Music style and atmosphere are very similar. 

report Recommended by Blumenkranzzz

Both about raising small children, and tell the tale of the relationship between a father and daughter. 

report Recommended by Yuki_Ookami

Adorable series about carer-child relationships. Not sexualised, not exploitative, and not abusive. Just two cute shows about the trials and tribulations of a single father in modern Japan.

Usagi Drop used a more washed out colour palette and is softer in tone and actions; Amaama to Inazuma is more lively, with a distinct spring in the characters' movements.  

report Recommended by Lemon

Both are about men taking care of children (Usagi~ his kid aunt relative in the anime/Amaama~ his daughter) and all the quirks that come with being a single parent including making drastic self sacrifices for the betterment of the home 

report Recommended by RedPlaty

Sweet, innocent, and adorable. They share a similar storyline about an adult taking care of a child and how their life change after it. Both of them are slice of life that have their happy and sad times, and it’s suitable for everyone's taste. 

report Recommended by Danah

In both shows a man takes care of a child and grows with his new tasks and experiences. 
Both kids are blond and energetic. The shows have a similar vibe to them and tell us heartwarming stories of the proganosists lives. 

report Recommended by HarryMacDowel

Dad and daugther roles
lifestyle 

report Recommended by flancita-chan

These shows focus on hardships and challenges single parents encounter. In both shows father figures, are hard workers who try their best when taking care of their girls. Small girls in these shows are incredibly cute and well behaved. 

Main difference between these shows is the fact that Amaama to Inazuma is focused on food while Usagi Drop is mostly focused on everyday life.  

report Recommended by opasnimiki

Hardship of men raising a child without mother. 

report Recommended by chiyo-german

Being a single man and having to learn to raise a young child is hard! Both Usagi Drop and Amaama to Inazuma shows that. 
Similarities:
-Both shows a man who suddenly has to learn how to raise a kid on his own
-Both slice of life
 

report Recommended by Denisecvo

The two shows feature a father, or father figure, learning the ropes of taking care of a young daughter. Slice of life and humor make both of these shows a good watch, especially Usagi Drop. If you just finished watching Amaama to Inazuma, you'll definitely like Usagi Drop.  

report Recommended by Hamaneko

Same vibe. A man in his late 20's alone takes care of little blonde girl.
Both are hearthwarming, cute and restore faith in humanity. 

report Recommended by Piromysl

Both have a single male who is basically raising a little girl on his own and not really know much of what to do, and somewhat relying on and outside help.  

In "Amaama to Inazuma" the outside is learning to cook proper meals
In "Usagi drop" it's basically help with everything... 

Each are heartwarming and if you're a guy like me who looks forward to having a daughter one day, you may like both.  

report Recommended by doge_desu_sugoi

A man taking care of this cute kid. It's beautifull to see how the characters change over time, how they manage to raise a kid and improve their parenting skills by doing so. Not only this, but the kids are pretty cute and good in creating funny scenes. They even got me thinking of having a little one of my own someday. So if you like cute kids and funny situations, but you also appreciate the realistic aspects, then this is something for you! 

report Recommended by Y_TZ

The differences between Usagi Drop and Amaama to Inazuma are immediately noticeable. Both are paced slowly and offer the perspective of a single average looking male beginning to raise a daughter without knowing how to. In Amaama to Inazuma the father is newly widowed, and in Usagi Drop the daughter is inherited. You may find Amaama to Inazuma a bit more lighthearted than Usagi Drop. 

report Recommended by Lono

Both series are about a kid daily life

Both theme are about father and daughter relationship.

Both are pretty funny anime 

report Recommended by F-Tozen

Another heartwarming anime that shares a similar theme of family and parenting with Amaama To Inazuma. The story is heartwarming and emotional, and it explores the themes of parenthood, family, and love. 

report Recommended by FAKECROSS97

Raising a daughter on your own is tough for any guy. 

report Recommended by Simeon_Leonard

I think both of these animes are perfect for each other as they both look into the topic and themes of being a small family and being a single parent as a father taking care of his daughter. I think these animes are both very beautiful and sweet but also I feel they are empowering and important as there are people out there being a single parent and it can be very tough for them. Both are warm and sweet and both animes are very short. Both protagonists in the anime learn how to do certain things and how to take care of their child with the challenges that come with it . These animes are good watches and both fit the same theme.  read more 

report Recommended by golden_piggies

Parenting life. Both are single father with daughter, the difference is Usagi Drop is about a single man who turns to be a father because he has adoptive daughter and living their life together, while Amaama to Inazuma is about a father with his biological daughter and trying their best to living their life with cook and eat a lot of good food together. Heartwarming, sweet and adorable. 

report Recommended by hanakocheeks

Papa no Iukoto wo Kikinasai! addpermalink

In both series, a single male adult opts to take on the responsibility of looking after a child (children) due to a force of circumstances.  Both are warm and atypical anime series.  Usagi Drop has a MAL average of 8.65, which should say it all really whilst Papa etc. is let down by its dubious name, which I am sure will detract viewers away from a really lovely show.  Both recommended! 

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When it comes to having the resbonsibility of parenthood thrown on you, the two men in both of these anime do not disappoint to provide them a heartwarming home.

Disclaimer: Papakiki has a very obnoxious, generic otaku-like character...he's a creep. Try not to let him ruin it for you :P 

report Recommended by Godel

The main protagonist of Papa no Iukoto wo Kikinasai took his nieces at his apartment. While Usagi Drop is the reverse. 

report Recommended by Xynz01

Both animes are about a relative who was forced to take the intiative to take in kid(s) that have lost their guardians for their happiness. 

report Recommended by MagicFlier

Both are about a man single-handling parenting/care taking  children(s). 

report Recommended by -Erikku-

• Both involve children
• And through some unfortunate events they loose their  parents.
• And now face a whole new life, and both are incredibly 
• Cute, and hit close to home. 

report Recommended by Nikoru-san

Upon reaching the second episode of "Listen to me, Girls, I'm your father!", I've come to find that this show has a similar feel to Usagi Drop--a thirty year old man who takes in an illegitimate young child when his grandfather passes away compared to a college student who takes in a group of three children, two of which are not related to him, when his sister and her husband suddenly die in a plane crash. Both shows have a warming relationship that steadily form between the adult and children. ^_^ 

report Recommended by SeerofWords

-Both have that "heart-warming" feeling of raising children.
-Both involve kind-hearted protagonists.
-Both go through the day-to-day basis of the guardian taking care of the child/children. 

report Recommended by DeadXAcc

Both shows deal with raising children. Usagi Drop is relatively less moe and more mature. 

report Recommended by Dashiawia

In these two series, similarities are present in the following:

~main protagonist taking care of someone else like a family
~comedy, drama, and also heartwarming moments
~solving problems together as a family
~dealing with life
~similar style of main protagonists  

report Recommended by Stark700

A man find's in a situacion of taking care of an un related family. And thus he grows as a person. 

report Recommended by Zaraquiel99

Both anime is about kid who lost their parents and been taking care by others but Usagi drop is a million times better than Pap no Iukoto :P 

report Recommended by SnowLife

Both series involve a single man suddenly choosing to care for a child/ children; and their growth as a family. 

report Recommended by blujay

Listen to Me, Girls. I Am Your Father! is similar to usagi drop in terms of childcare, as it goes about showing how people must adapt their lifestyles when looking after children, though granted Listen to Me, Girls. I Am Your Father! is a bit more sad in comparison to Usagi drop, it is definately worth the watch.  

report Recommended by Honest_Senpai

A single male adult opts to take on the responsibility of looking after a child (children) due to a force of circumstances.
 

report Recommended by SSSS_Shunaria

Both have an adult who takes the responsibility of taking care of kids.   

report Recommended by Xenocrisi

They are similar in terms of:
-Hero characters are trying and struggling to raise child
-Moe attack
-Gives you a heart or warm feels
 

report Recommended by atKatlin

Papa no Iukoto wo Kikinasai! is like a trashier Usagi Drop. Added closer age gap, boobs, some melodrama, otaku and sexual tension. Some might say it's a plus. 
Usagi Drop soothes your heart. Papa no Iukoto wo Kikinasai! wants to tug on all your senses, including sence of comedy. It never goes too far though, while it adds a variety of random spice, at its core it retains the same wholesome idea of Usagi Drop 

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A heartwarming tale with a lighthearted mood to go with the idea of taking care of children and parenting. That is a major theme in both series.

In both series, there is the idea of growing up. However, it is up to the parent to take care of them and raise the child to become independent.

There is a slice of feeling that goes along with the concept of parenting. After all, raising a kid is not easy and often comes with challenges and struggles. Yet in both series, the characters gets along well together and they take on life itself with that slice-of-life feeling.

The main characters in both series also has similar personalities and although they struggle at first with taking care of children, they learn more along the way about kids and themselves. It's a discovery of parenting and presented well in a realistic way.  read more

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The troubles of raising children from a single parent's perspective. Ookami Kodomo has a super natural aspect to it, while Usagi Drop fits into the real world. 

report Recommended by reluctantbeeswax

A strong parent/guardian who makes numerous concessions in their life for the sake of raising a kid/children.

Both also have actual children as seiyuu for Ame and Yuki when they're young. 

report Recommended by DraconisMarch

A heartwarming tale with a lighthearted mood to go with the idea of taking care of children and parenting. That is a major theme in both series.

In both series, there is the idea of growing up. However, it is up to the parent to take care of them and raise the child to become independent. 

There is a slice of feeling that goes along with the concept of parenting. After all, raising a kid is not easy and often comes with challenges and struggles. Yet in both series, the characters gets along well together and they take on life itself with that slice-of-life feeling. 

The main characters in both series also has similar personalities and although they struggle at first with taking care of children, they learn more along the way about kids and themselves. It's a discovery of parenting and presented well in a realistic way. read more

report Recommended by Stark700

Both talk about a single person having to taking care of child(ren), but now knowing how to / how to do it correctly
Both about growing up and living
etc... 

report Recommended by Akunai

Both are amazing Slice of Life Series about a single person that have to take care of their children, both series gives you tremendous heartwarming experience along with some really awesome soundtrack and art style. 

report Recommended by SnowLife

•both anime are very realistic, heartfelt, breathtakingly beautiful and an experience you are sure to never regret
•both animes focus on the everyday lifestyle of a parent raising children, to the everyday stay at home mums, or the hard working single minded dad, looking after/raising it to be well independent human that you, yourself never were.
•both follow the realistic line of what children are like to the precise dialogue all the way for each and every new experience/feeling as they grow up through each stage of their adolescence
•both contribute the adults perspective aswell as the childs perspective, so this anime can relate to all different ages, from grandparents, to parents , to children, and the audience will definitely learn a lesson after watching this anime.
•they are very similar in the growing and raising a child in different situations, yet they are both realistic, when one of the anime is supernatural, they are both loved and a must watch, you will love one if you love the other. 
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report Recommended by Lupta

Both stories revolve around a single parent attempting to find a way to raise a child/children on their own and the trials and tribulations that follow. 

report Recommended by Dital

Both show the struggles of being a single parent caring for children. They are slice-of-life anime that are really really heartwarming. 

report Recommended by ImaCAThy

They both are simple stories about life. While ookami has a plot in the last 1/3, Usagi Drop continues to have the simple tale. That doesn't mean they both are bad, since they don't have plots. It's actually their simplicity that makes it so engaging. They both heavily emphasize about how cutesy both animes are suppose to be and we grow with the characters. they are both fun and have magnificent storytelling that makes the characters extremely gratifying. 

report Recommended by Tpak

Both are the only shows in existence about parenting  worthwhile. Just please don't read the usagi drop manga. 

report Recommended by vasili101

Both anime contain a main character that take cares of kids with him/her self, and both of them had much trouble to get use of taking care of children. 

report Recommended by _Mezzo

Parents make all sorts of sacrifices to raise their children. These sacrifices are compounded for single parents. The reward of seeing their children grow is quite motivating. Both are centred around such stories and are told from the parent's point of view.

The artwork and sound track to both are absolutely great.

Usagi Drop has a much more happy and light feeling to it where as Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki has one of the saddest openings ever and a bittersweet ending, especially if you are a parent. 

report Recommended by AvatarSama

Single-parenting with extraordinary circumstances. 

report Recommended by -09723yrefhwip

They are both about the idea of growing up; being raised by a parent until they are capable of being independent. The animation style for both titles are very simple but bright, and their ost, in my opinion, sound very similar at times. Although Ookami Kodomo no Ame To Yuki is about raising wolf-children, rather than human-children, both anime have the same feeling to them while watching; the viewer could even feel accustomed to the idea that raising animals as their own children is perfectly normal, making both titles, naturally, a relaxing watch. 

report Recommended by Intelos

Similarity
- point difficulty of single mum/dad that have to raise kid alone

Difference
- Ookami (movie) is a lot more struggling because the mother has to raise her two werewolves kid in human world alone since they were born.

report Recommended by reren

Usagi Drop and Wolf Children are both masterpieces about the difficulties of raising a child. Both have unique artwork, exceptional characters and stories, and while Usagi Drop is more simplistic and easy to follow, it's an anime that doesn't get enough credit! So, if you loved Wolf Children, WATCH IT! 

report Recommended by DiscipleOfKreia

The series are about singles raising their children. They are specifically about the problems that can arise and what effect this situation has on the parent/uncle and children. Both are beautifully designed and have a heartwarming story, even if they are a bit sad. 

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Aishiteruze Baby★★ addpermalink

    Same feel and similar plot. 
    A young guy takes on the responsibility of raising a young child. In both stories, the male lead finds the child's mother, and even let her see her little girl, but she makes it clear that she does not want the child in her life. The male lead also finds love with someone that becomes somewhat of a mother figure to the girl. 
    I can go on and on about how similar these two shows are, but instead,  I'll just wrap it up by giving you my word that if you love one show, you will definitely - without a doubt - love the other as well. read more 

report Recommended by 101swoop101

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 In both Animes the mother abandons the children, and some one is forced to raise them. 

report Recommended by BahamianGurl25

In both the older male character is left in charge to take care of a little girl. They both learn the difficulties and challenges of raising a child. Both have a sweet atmosphere about them. Both have bright visuals.  

report Recommended by Deer50

Both series primarily deals about the difficulties and challenges of raising a child. The two are similar because the male leads willingly accepted the responsibility despite the fact that its not their own child but somebody else. 

 

report Recommended by Ghostalker

They both have child issues and have to take care of children that are not theirs.  

report Recommended by ChizuruMio

Slice-of-life series with the same feel. A man has to take care of a young girl, who provides a source of frustration for them. They learn about the responsibilities of taking care of a child. 

report Recommended by Angry_Anime_Nerd

Both involve a character who has to suddenly adapt to taking care of a child.
Also, both are just soooo heart-warming! 

report Recommended by 4649

Both of these anime involve a child being brought into the life of an unsuspecting caretaker, and cute/comedy ensues. I prefer Usagi Drop because it has a superior art style (despite Aishiteruze Baby being somewhat recent, it's art is pretty bad) but Aishiteruze Baby doesn't have a bad story at all. 

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Both stories revolve around a single male having to take care of a little girl due to family circumstances. Both little girls are super cute and the stories focus on the development of the relationship between them and their new caregiver. Aishiteruze Baby has more mature themes than Usagi Drop, whose focus centers more around new parenthood and day to day challenges (not as dramatic)  

report Recommended by TokyoCrazyPXD

Both are about a man take care of little girl but Aishiteruze baby contain some romance while Usagi drop is more into Darma 

report Recommended by Accelerator10

Both are about a male character taking in a child due to a similar situation and raising them. 

report Recommended by M_F_M

These shows feature male MCs taking the responsibility of caring for a child. Both series revolve around how this responsibility affect their daily lives and change the person that they are. Usagi Drop and Aishteru ze Baby are light-hearted shows that will leave a smile on your face each episode. Additionally, the child lead of both animes is irresistibly adorable and lovable.  

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Both anime are very similar in the feelings/emotions conveyed and the overall plot of the story. While Usagi Drop features a 30-year-old man who ends up taking care of a young child, Aishiteruze Baby features a young teenager who is tasked with taking care of a young child who was abandoned by her mother. 

Both delve into the realities of parenthood, the heartwarming satisfaction felt just by seeing a smile of happiness from the young children. Both have all the reason in the world to break down and cry at any possible moment, and so seeing how they can find solace and continued happiness with their new "parents" just makes for many heartwarming moments. 

If you couldn't really connect with the adult in Usagi Drop and you are looking for something similar with the same tones/themes, then you would most likely be able to connect with the teenager in Aishiteruze Baby and enjoy the interactions between "parent" and child yet again.  read more 

report Recommended by Araluen

They both have similar character scenarios.  Where an older male mc meets a child mc and goes through changes and motions of raising a child and understanding themselves while they are at it.  

report Recommended by Takishima_Shin

cildcare the way to find love (different/opposite points of view) 

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Kakushigoto addpermalink

Both anime explores the struggles of single dads and the father-daughter relationship. Both of the fathers have a complication that makes this struggle harder - be it occupation as an author of pervy manga or not being the biological father. The daughters very adorable in both of the series. 

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A single caring father raising up a daughter  

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Both tell a story of a single man taking care of a child. Wholesome and cute character designs.  

report Recommended by oceann_

Both shows share similar themes revolving around father-daughter bonding, with lots of precious and feel-good moments between them  

report Recommended by Short_Circut

The show is similar with respect to the same single parent(father) and daughter relation which "Usagi drop" is about.
The instances of with the girl at small age delivers the same kind of wholesome vibes where the father is trying his best to give her everything and trying not make her fell the lack of her mother.
 The whole series will be relaxing and wholesome and is a must watch watch for those who like 'Slice of Life' genre  

report Recommended by VARUN22

Kakushigoto explores the familial relationship between a dad and his daughter, while Usagi Drop explores a similar relationship (except the dad is not actually the father). Both are about single, working dads who have to balance out their lives and who love their daughters very much. Both also have some sort of quirk in the families. In Kakushigoto, the father is an erotic mangaka who has to hide it from his daughter. In Usagi Drop, the daughter is actually the "father's" grandfather's illegitimate child. As it looks like, both are designed to be heartwarming, though Kakushigoto is more comedic. 

report Recommended by donut_jelly

- Both are about single parents and the struggles/triumphs of parenthood
- Both shows manage to weave in heavier themes effortlessly without impacting the uplifting tone 

report Recommended by jkc151

A single man raising his daughter (I'm refering to the anime, not the manga)
Hime reminds me of Rin, especially her playfulness
Similar visuals although Kakushigoto is more minimalistic 

report Recommended by Yuiiin

Both are heartwarming father-daughter animes.
While Usagi Drop centers more on the relatinships and interactions between parents and their kids, Kakushigito contains more comedy and content. 
If you want a anime that will make your heart melt, then these do it just right. 

report Recommended by chitanda-0-

Kakushigoto and Usagi Drop presents a daily life of a father and daughter. Both with their own calming experiences, we can observe growth and love as they live together on the same house. It doesn't matter if they are not related directly by blood, as long as they are family, the storytelling for both are touching and heartwarming experiences. 

report Recommended by OmniCheese

Both of them tell about the life of a father and his daughter who live without a mother. And both anime plots also focus on the drama of their lives. However, I prefer the kakushigoto. Because, Fell in watching this anime feels more like usagi drop. 

report Recommended by Jenius_2005

Both explore father-daughter dynamics (though Usagi Drop is slightly different) 
Both girls have similar temperaments, are a mix of mature and childlike (i.e. VERY easy to like and not annoying at all, even though they're young) 
Both have an underlying message about parenthood and each have a different take on 'growing up'   

report Recommended by makotoplz

both are single dads raising a younger child. Ive been told not to read the Usagi Drop manga haha. But they both have amazing lessons.  

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Clannad: After Story addpermalink

- Family.
- Responsibility.
- Coming to terms with taking care of a child.
- Heartwarming.
- Slice-of-life, comedy, drama.
- Good parent/guardian.
- Adorable daughter. 

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While Clannad After Story is not entirely about raising a child, it does spend a significant amount of time developing its adolescent character. If you liked the parent concept in After Story then you will enjoy Usagi Drop as the entire show is about what it's like to be a parent. Both anime display great emotions that will make you both happy and sad throughout the journey. 

report Recommended by Dashiawia

Anime that tell a story about how a single 20-30-year-old man raise a very young child alone. Both stories take audience through the hard yet satisfying trip known as parenthood. 

report Recommended by bunny1ov3r

Usagi Drop is also about a single guardian raising a child, and it has a similar feel to it. The stories are both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. 

report Recommended by lavender_cello

Both focus on the challenges it takes as a single parent to become a blissful family after tragedy of some type, though Clannad 2nd season can be grim and not for the light hearted. Clannad 2nd season's main focus is more drama and romance for the beginning majority as well. Although both do have very enjoyable prevailing slice of life theme too. Excellent voice acting for both series. 

report Recommended by vasili101

If you can't get enough of the cuteness of raising a little girl, you should definitely watch the other. In both series, a single father starts to raise a cute girl around 5 years old. Both fathers go through significant character development after taking on their new roles. The challenges and emotions of this are portrayed heavily.

Be warned though, Clannad: After Story has a lot more drama and tragedy. Usagi Drop is a happy walk in the part by comparison. 

report Recommended by AvatarSama

This anime has some of the same the father-daughter cuteness going for it. 

The main characters both learn and grow a lot from the beginning to the end of both shows. 

Once you, personally, have finished both of these shows, you feel as if you know more about yourself and what you value most in life.  :) 

report Recommended by Borchery

Both have as main theme the importance of family, especially the parenthood. How both shows portray the way of the main characters of fighting to grow up a child is superb in their own way, while Clannad: After Story is extremely dramatic and a truly masterpiece, in contrast with the kind slice of life pacing of Usagi Drop.
Remember to watch Clannad first. 

report Recommended by davidgvidal

In the latter half of Clannad After Story specifically. Both anime follow an estranged protagonist with troubles stemming from their past. In Clannad the protagonist struggles from recent trauma; whereas Usage Drop's protagonist, volunteering as acting guardian for an ostracized child relative, finds love and purpose for his old melancholy chapter of life to bloom into something much more beautiful. Both focus on the idea of familiarity and love. All while having great comedic moments accompanying great emotional resonance. 

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DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED CLANNAD: AFTER STORY

If you liked the last part of Clannad after the turning point, you will really like Usagi drop. The entire anime is about the interactions of the two characters in a unique way for most anime. However for the most part where Clannad had a heavy sense of regret and sadness in it, Usagi Drop is much more light hearted, although still relatively serious discussing some topics about how children treat each other, and later on how adults treat each other too. The specials weren't bad either, even though they were to short to get any real story or meaning into. They did give some happy scenes between the two main characters. read more 

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Both the shows deals with an adult raising a child. While usagi drop is a light hearted show whereas clannad after story is very dark. The setting in clannad after story is different but the premise is same. But beware of you wish for an ending that feels good then don't watch clannad after story. The hardship faced by a working adult while raising a child is shown in both the anime's. 

report Recommended by Gilsaber

Both the shows have parental figures care of their kids and showing off their loving nature towards them.  

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Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari addpermalink

Similar single father adopted child dynamic. Both series are set off by the death of a relative and focus deeply on fatherhood in a very sweet and touching way.  

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both main characters done a great job raising a kid. Good slice of life type anime that gives warm feeling. 

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Both involve someone deciding to raise a child, both parents are males. Both of the parents improve themselves because of who they are raising. 

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Both involve men learning how to be father figures and are full of funny, adorable kids. They also invoke strong feelings of nostalgia and will make you reminisce about your own family. Heartwarming! 

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A man takes on the role of a father to a child that he did not bear.  The child has an effect on the man, making him softer and more empathetic, and over time we see their relationship grow and develop into a true father/son or father/daughter relationship. 

Both are calming slice-of-life titles, and Udon no Kuni has excellent art, especially with the scenery of Kagawa. I recommend both if you are feeling down, or if you're not.  

report Recommended by donut_jelly

Both shows gave me a really warm feeling, and are both about people who never thought they would be parents becoming ones due to circumstances. Poco's Udon World is more supernatural but I still feel like both are very comfy shows.  

report Recommended by abijolen

Wholesome anime with a guy who comes to take care of a child 

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If you loved Usagi Drop, then you'll definitely love Poco's Udon World since it's pretty similar. But the difference is that in Poco's Udon World they take on a different situation where it's no more the kid being ostracized by the family because she's an illegitimate child but now the kid and guardian are afraid of what might happen if they find out what Poco actually is. Key emotional scenes like (Daikichi being worried when Rin got a fever) in Usagi Drop are also similar in Poco but either more intense or a little bit different.  

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Isshuukan Friends. addpermalink

Both Usagi and Issuukan have a soft and light feel along with a little melancholy. If you watched one and would like something that also revolves around daily life (simple things), and two people coming together and interacting, and light soft feel with a little sad then I would recommend these as being similar. The differences: In Usagi the main girl and guy are very different ages and in a guardianship relationship, The story mostly takes place at home. In Isshuukan the story mostly takes at school and the girl and guy are peers. 

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They have similar artwork, setting, and style when depicting the connections characters built off from both series. There is a sense of incontinence that portrays slice of life to a realistic degree. Both series' main male characters are also caring and protective with others. And although both series has a different premise, the friendship and their identities makes them a promising aspect. I recommend both series for anyone looking for a classic slice of life. 

report Recommended by Stark700

while the story is different the atmosphere in both is the same, also the animation is similar cute and refreshing  

report Recommended by lkhalid

Both of these animes should go hand in hand for many similarities.
-Both have very similar art styles despite having a different animators. When I see one of the shows, I can't help but think of the other.

-The tone setting is also similar. Yes its a slice of life anime and a very realistic one at that (save the memory lost from Isshuukan friends) but it touches a iffy topic that makes the heroine shunned by between families (Usagi Drop) or from making friends (Isshuukan friends).

-In terms of characters, we have the similar scenario where the male lead is the only one to initiate a connection between the heroine when everyone else doesn't. If you like scenarios where the hero goes out of his way to save the "damsel in distress" you should watch this. There are also similar support characters which from a distance helps out (like giving tips) the male lead and gradually joins in the circle.

-The overall theme are powerful lessons telling the audience that "life isn't easy". Whether its raising a child as a single father with no experience to teaching a lonely girl how to make friends again isn't a walk in the park which the male leads begin to realize after making such a commitment. 

-Finally, the impact that these shows intend to give the audience hits us in "the feels". We are rooting for each of the male  leads to not give up so the female lead can have a second chance. We in some way hold this thing called "sympathy" for the characters that many character given animes strive to do for our overall enjoyment on top of the warm vibe that it gets.

I definitely suggest giving these potential slice of life masterpieces a try.
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report Recommended by Akio-kun

The similar art style is strong in this one. They are both really light slice-of-life that give you warm fuzzys. Usagi Drop doesn't have a romantic aspect since it's focused on a father-daughter relationship (I exclude the manga) and Isshuukan Friends is more focused on friend relationship. It have also some romantic aspect. The characters are all very likable, a bit difficult to identify as them, but I don't see that as a flaw. 

report Recommended by minouneetzoe

Both Usagi Drop and Isshukan Friends have the essence of innocence. 
They both share the feeling of lightheartedness.  
They also can make you feel warm while watching over them. 
Both have a cute female lead.
If the reason you watch one of them is because of the cuteness, chances are you will feel the same toward the other. 

report Recommended by Tatupu

- Same style of artwork
- Both have realistic characters
- Both have plot lines that flow smoothly

The only major difference is the themes (even so, they're still related to people): Usagi Drop centers around the family, while Isshuukan centers around friendships. 

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a nice cozy slow paced anime with a similar art style that is just extremely warm  

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Anime: Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou.

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While the premise of Hige wo Soru does not hint on much similarity and it being a bit more gloomy towards the second half, it gave me a similar cosy feeling of parenthood like I remember from Usagi Drop. 

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In both of these, a young girl is in need of parental figure, and a single man who meets her pretty much at random attempts to fill this role. 

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For the anime "Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou", I would recommend watching the anime "Usagi Drop". Even though "Hige" gets a bit more serious from about episode 5 on, the basic story is very similar in both cases. A bachelor with a respectable job but no big goals in life is given a young girl by fate more or less unsolicited. In both cases, the men take on the role of a father figure. The father roles are not the same, because "Hige wo Soru" is about the 17-year-old runaway "Sayu", who is about 9 years younger and has completely different care needs than the six-year-old "Rin" in "Usagi Drop", who is a good 25 years younger and also part of the family. Regardless of this difference, both series show the environment, i.e. work colleagues and possibly other family members, and the effects and changes that the girls' admission has on them. Both anime are slice of life, light-heartedly showing how the two protagonists of each series learn to understand each other and overcome difficulties with each other. There is also a romantic element in both anime, but it does not relate to the particular girl in their care. The anime each depict a rather unusual life situation, but the portrayal of the nuances of relationship development as well as society's reactions is very well done in both cases. In terms of the music and the voice actors, both anime are well-dubbed. The visuals in "Usagi Drop" are very much in line with the manga by Unita Yumi and were not additionally edited for the adaptation. If you like the anime "Usagi Drop", I would also recommend reading the very successful manga original.
As always, thank you for reading and enjoy watching. read more 

report Recommended by Sesshomaru

Some similarities between these two anime were evident in early episodes. Both revolve around a single guy who lives alone and works a salaried job who with little warning ends up taking a younger girl into his home. In "Usagi Drop" it's a 5-year-old who is technically his aunt despite being 25+ years younger than him. In "Hige wo Soru" it's a 17-year-old runaway, 9 years younger. In both shows his co-workers are supporting characters and we see taking on a child having effects in the workplace, albeit in different ways. The stories take different paths later but the theme of the guy being a parental figure remains throughout in both cases.

Differences are most obviously the ages of the girls. Also, where in "Usagi Drop" it's a more permanent custodial relationship, in "Hige so Soru" it's an ad hoc arrangement where the girl's past life and relationship could quite possibly come into play by the end of the season. read more 

report Recommended by mwalimu

Besides the fact UD has a 6 year old rejected girl and not a 17 year old rejected girl, both are pretty similar. Both are light hearted and revolve around the relationship development of the girl and the man. Both have elements of romance but not towards the girls in their care. If you like Usagi Drop, you'll very likely enjoy this. 

report Recommended by ag_

Both shows present a grown man taking care of a younger girl on trouble and someway against his will. On the process, they overwhelm difficulties and learn to understand and enjoy the company each other.
Both apeal to a grown audience wich can understand the nuances of relationships and the reactions of society to unusual situatons. 

report Recommended by darioren

Anime: Uchi no Ko no Tame naraba, Ore wa Moshikashitara Maou mo Taoseru kamo Shirenai.

Uchi no Ko no Tame naraba, Ore wa Moshikashitara Maou mo Taoseru kamo Shirenai. addpermalink

MCs take care of abandoned girls in both.  Similar pacing. 

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They follow pretty much the same "adoptive young father" premise and their source materials even go the same route. But...

Usagi Drop is set in modern day Japan with a typical Office working MC.

UchiMusume happens to be set in a generic Fantasy world and has an obnoxiously annoying MC. 

report Recommended by Master10K

Heartwarming slice of life about a man adopting adorable little girl because her parent died.  UchiMusume has fantasy setting while Usagi Drop is modern SoL. 

report Recommended by abystoma2

Both revolve around a man taking in a daughter who has been abanded. Both show difficulties of being a father and the sudden life changes (good and bad) they grow accustomed too. Both are funny, heartwarming, and enjoyable to watch. The main difference is Usagi Drop is a modern SoL and the other is Fantasy with the child being a devil. If you liked one of the series, you'll likely enjoy the other. 

report Recommended by Kotta120

MC adopts little smart girl. Takes care of her and goes through regular life situations.  

report Recommended by blackhaulmike

Both anime is about a single father raising a child. In both shows a mother does not exist. The setting is different but the heart of the story is the same. Usagi Drop is far better and much more realistic (as in "plausible"), but "If it's for my daughter..." is also rather enjoyable and watchable.  

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Anime: Ikoku Meiro no Croisée The Animation

Ikoku Meiro no Croisée The Animation addpermalink

Both deal with a plucky young girl finding her way in world that is new to her -- a new country in Ikoku Meiro no Croisée, and a new family in Usagi Drop. Though contextually quite different, their shared slice-of-life approach and fondness for warm and fuzzy feelings (for the characters and viewers both!) ensure they have a similar pleasant and charming feel throughout. 

report Recommended by lithiumflower

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Both are wonderful slice of life stories about a younger girl being taken care of an older guy. Both leave you with a warm fuzzy relaxing feeling~~~ 

report Recommended by Orulyon

Both series feature a young girl who feels foreign to the world around her, whether literally (Yune from Ikoku Meiro) or metaphorically (Rin from Usagi Drop). This young girl must adapt to a new lifestyle, live under the roof of a new guardian, and make new friends. However, while this sounds like the tale of something angsty, both of these series are instead rather positive and light-hearted, though still managing to hold genuine dramatic weight to the people and situations that the girl comes across in each show~ 

report Recommended by BL2W

Though different art styles and different time era's, both consist of a male looking after a little girl and you get to witness the events that happen when the two lives collide. 

report Recommended by Keodara

Both animes are based on young girls in a different "place".Both atmospheres are also very calm, soothing, easy-going, and childish. However both anime take place completely different worlds . 

report Recommended by reluctantbeeswax

You'll feel the same feeling from both of this show...
Both of it tell a amusing daily life story about an adult and a kid.. 

report Recommended by SaberOnna

Hinamatsuri addpermalink

Laughed, smiled, cried on this two anime.
Both anime has the feeling of being a parent. Though Usagi Drop is more serious than Hinamatsuri which is more comedy themed. 

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Somali to Mori no Kamisama addpermalink

A very similar comparison when it comes to the fatherly figure thing that goes on, both are very heart-warming. 

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Gakuen Babysitters addpermalink

Both anime have a heartwarming, family-oriented storyline and feature a male character taking care of a young child. 

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Kure-nai addpermalink

The idea is pretty simular - small girl suddenly comes under a care of alone-living man. Not even the idea, but even the show - smiles, tears, adventures, worries, contacts with true parents, helping mates... all just looks like born from one source. But its not bad, because the main thing, thing you will like for sure, is the relations of The Man and The Little Girls, their nature and characters. 
The difference is in small difference in gernes: Kurenai is an action, with fights and small amount of blood, and Usagi Drop is much more passive, with only routine, very fine routine.
Anyways, there always will be a bit stupid smile on ur face during the show. Enjoy! read more 

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Akachan to Boku addpermalink

Playing the role of a parent and raising a child can be challenging yet touching and heartwarming. Aka-chan to Boku has a tip of comedy while Usagi drop is more realistic and serious. 

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Spy x Family addpermalink

A single man who gets stuck with an adolescent child and has to learn how to be a father. Both shows have a similar mother figure who comes in to help raise the child as well as a theme around school.

I assume they end the same. 

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Deaimon addpermalink

Non-father becomes father figure 

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Shounen Maid addpermalink

A kid suddenly comes to the care of a family that doesn't know
but they get along very well
protagonist are kids and middle age mens
 

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Kimi ni Todoke addpermalink

While watching Usagi Drop, I couldn't stop thinking about how much it reminded me of Kimi Ni Todoke. They both have similar artwork, and both series has that light, fluffy, flowery air about them. Both wonderful stories as well, though there's nothing very similar between plot lines.  

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Anime: Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.

Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. addpermalink

After Anohana ended for Spring, I was heartbroken. I really missed this show. Then, the Summer animes started and Usagi Drop is a really good replacement for Anohana. Anohana is more about friendship, and Usagi Drop is more about family, but they are both shows with amazing relationships. They are both such cute shows with such beautiful meanings! If you loved Anohana, you will love Usagi drop! (or the other way around) They both are such amazing shows! *o* 

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Anime: Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue.

Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue. addpermalink

They're both feel-good anime where one character adopts another.  

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Hourou Musuko addpermalink

Both series have a very calming factor to them that is driven by both the plot and the nice use of pastel coloring. They both are wonderful shows that really look into their characters. 

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Koi Kaze addpermalink

Similar art style, and the plot revolves around an odd familial relationship between a young girl and an older male in the family. In Usagi Drop, the little girl Rin is the thirty-year-old Daikichi's aunt, being his grandfather's illegitimate child. In Koi Kaze, we have a teenage girl and her late-twenty-something older brother (though PLEASE NOTE that KK is a sibling incest romance, albeit one that is sweetly and gently done). 

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Mushishi addpermalink

Similar simple art and animation, action progression is equally slow.
There is no useless moves, actions, scenes. In both anime reactions of charachters are believable and it simply gives us similar feeling of well spent time after watching anime where there is actually almost nothing to complain about.  

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Kobato. addpermalink

- Crowning moments of heartwarming.
- Restores your faith in humanity.
- Good for the soul.
- Makes you smile a lot.
- D'awww. 

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Michiko to Hatchin addpermalink

Illegitimate children and unsuspecting adults come together to make a half working family. I'm done with a little more than half of Michiko to Hatchin and a couple episodes of Usagi Drop, but these two definitely have some strong resonance with each other.

At its heart, these two Josei stories are about the relationships between each series' respective main character pairs. We have two orphaned kids, Hatchin and Rin, find comfort, joy, and--undoubtedly--quite a bit of mishaps in their odd relationship they share with their future guardians, the gutsy Michiko and milder Daikichi.

That being said, however, prepare for a dramatic split in other areas. Michiko to Hatchin is a blood pumping, action-ingested thrill ride while Usagi Drop is a calmer, mellower everyday-life experience. It can be said without a doubt though, that both do an amazing job, love them both! read more 

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Chihayafuru addpermalink

The premise of both shows sounds very simple and boring! Raising a child in Usagi Drop and passion for a very simple card game named karuta in Chihayafuru. But masterful execution is the main reason that I'm going to say, Chihayafuru and Usagi Drop are two of the most enjoyable shows of 2011 in the same way. Also, similar josei art fits the beautiful and realistic theme of both. 
 

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Natsuyuki Rendezvous addpermalink

Usagi drop is a lot "nicer" (i mean its completely kid appropriate). The protagonist is a guy who has plenty of weaknesses (it makes him all the more loveable) but the lead female in usagi drop is infinitely more loveable than rokka (i mean, a little girl vs a widow. who's gonna win out on cuteness, sorry rokka <3)

They both have a nice emphasis on family, a touch of that "MEANING OF LIFE" profundity, a short list of episodes, and an ability to make us burst out spontaneously in either happiness or tears. 

Oh and i'm told by first-impressionists that the beginning of usagi drop is weird. I thought the beginning was a little funky too, but it was nothing in the light of the overall perfection. And plus you guys have seen natsuyuki first so I suppose the initial weirdness in usagi drop will seem like nothing.  read more 

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Natsume Yuujinchou addpermalink

when u watch this kind of anime its just make u want to watch more and never end 
but at somepoint it will end ,
natsume yujinchou its a great series and the slice of live is just astonishing in every way ive already watch all the series ova and the movie , it never give u hate or any short of it 

its a great shot if u never seen it  

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Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu addpermalink

Real 'adult conflicts' that can happen in the real life, plot twists that can make you always ask 'God, why did that thing should be happened !?', but life must go on... 

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Clannad addpermalink

Similarities:
+ Both have "family" as a large theme of the show
+ Some of the characters have poor relationships with their parents and some have great relationships
+ School aspect (though Clannad is high school and Usagi Drop is preschool/first grade)
+ The kids get sick, go through normal growing pains, and their is a good mix of comedy and drama involved with the great characters and their interractions

Differences:
- Clannad is more of a harem-style show from the perspective of a high school boy and is shounen whereas Usagi Drop is from the perspective of 30 year old man and is josei
- Clannad focuses on much more than just the idea of a family and has more dramatic and romantic moments than the more lighthearted Usagi Drop read more 

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Uchuu Kyoudai addpermalink

Both series will make you feel warm and relaxed after watching them. They also have good, calm music and focus on two main characters that bring out the best in each other. 

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3-gatsu no Lion addpermalink

Both are melancholic anime with cute character design and a lot of everyday problems to think about. 

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Seirei no Moribito addpermalink

Usagi Drop is an easy going slice-of-life while Moribito is more about action and monsters. But ultimately, both boil down to being about a single adult trying to take care of a child. If you enjoy a story that explores the development of parental feelings, then these aren't that different.  

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Anime: Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana wo Kazarou

Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana wo Kazarou addpermalink

Both shows focus on the life and struggles that come with single parent raising a child. They both also have heavy focus on the theme of family  

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Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi addpermalink

Both shows involve the theme of a single male who never had to worry about kids finding himself in the position of taking care of one, resulting in him making adjustments in his life and priorities. 

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Hotarubi no Mori e addpermalink

the truth is that I never saw a picture with a story so simple and so good at the same time, Usagi Drop is one of those anime that you get a good idea how to be a father; I when I first look was very surprised by the fact that so trivial as this story I alla been like thus a good anime, highly recommended, if you lost faith and think everything is loli by here and there, sees Usagi Drop and recover faith in humanity (light Japanese) 

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Chobits addpermalink

Both animes have the same heartwarming feeling when it comes to representing the lovely genre that is "slice of life" in a way that both just make you so happy that you might start cry.
Both animes explore and represent what it is to "take care" of someone younger with an innocent and simple mind, where even if the older protagonist is the one that should "educate" the younger protagonist, it is the older that sometimes learns or rediscovers the joys of life through the younger's perspective of the world.
In both animes, there is a male protagonist that takes care of the female.
Both of them represent the lovely and sweet bond that can be created when you put your heart into protecting someone that you love.
Both female protagonists are "young" physicaly and mentaly and have yet to discover a lot about the world and they both do it alongside the male character.

For me, both animes made me feel purely happy and they both made me sad when I approached the end because I knew, once I saw the last episode, I would never have such a beautiful experience such as the ones I had when I watch both of these animes.

And, of course, they are both beautiful anime. read more 

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Tokyo Godfathers addpermalink

Usagi Drop and Tokyo Godfathers are both about people who are unexpectedly put in charge of a kid, and come to love that kid. Usagi Drop is less dramatic, but they both are very heartwarming. 

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Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 addpermalink

Not bad anime about cool adults and the children they take care of. As the series goes on, they end somewhat well. 

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Aria the Animation addpermalink

They both have similar pacing with Usagi Drop being faster pace. Have comedy sprinkled in each episode also. While having different settings. The end of each episode always makes you feel good on the inside and enjoy life. 

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Kumichou Musume to Sewagakari addpermalink

The idea is pretty simular - small girl suddenly comes under a care of alone-living man. Not even the idea, but even the show - smiles, tears, adventures, worries, contacts with true parents, helping mates... all just looks like born from one source. But its not bad, because the main thing, thing you will like for sure, is the relations of The Man and The Little Girls, their nature and characters. 

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Non Non Biyori addpermalink

Heart-warming and funny series with some touching elements in them. They also feature slightly bratty and wise kids in them. 

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Omae Umasou da na addpermalink

Warm heartness of a family formed by people/dinosaur unrelated by blood. Adult ideology's can be changed by a child.  

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Kimi to Boku. addpermalink

Both will give you laughs and a heart warming feeling. Kimi to boku has flashbacks about when they were on kindergarden while Usagi drop its about a kindergarden girl, also the art is similar and they are both slice of life~ 

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Hanamaru Youchien addpermalink

Both shows are cute and heartwarming slice-of-lifes primarily featuring the close relationship between an older man and a young girl. They both also include romance elements between the man and a woman in a similar life position, in Hanamaru Youchien a fellow kindergarten teacher and in Usagi Drop a single mom.  

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ReLIFE addpermalink

Both protagonists feel like they can't continue living their adult life the way they are. Shortly thereafter, they experience rather drastic changes to their lives. 

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Alice to Zouroku addpermalink

Young girl MC who is (begrudgingly) taken under the wing of an older man. 

Alice to zouroku has a element of mystery and "action" to it while Usagi drop is more plain slice of life.  

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Koi wa Ameagari no You ni addpermalink

Both characters have some age gap. 
Age is a factor that comes up throughout the series, and the characters explore into each other's personal lives. While the pacing of Koi wa Ameagari no You ni is faster than Usagi Drop, it doesn't ruin their storyline. While not as subtle with their relationship, their partnership is wholesome. 
 

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Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san addpermalink

Both animes are a breath of fresh air. They will make you smile, they will make you love the characters and they will remind you of the more innocent times.

Takagi-san and Rin are very similar characters. They're smart, charming and strong. Not to mention their appearances are very similar. Watching Rin feels like watching a younger Takagi-san and vice versa.

So, if you have enjoyed the experience of one anime, perhaps you will find joy in the other. 

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Honobono Log addpermalink

Both anime's show the sweetness of relationship and love. they both have a laid-back style that doesn't rely on speed or hype, but rather on the everyday happenings that go on in life. They take the everyday things of life and reveal how precious they truly can be. 

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Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou addpermalink

Same calm/chill vibes, cute caracthers, cute history and wierd manga end non included on the anime  

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Mahoutsukai no Yome addpermalink

these are different in a lot of ways, but they both focus on kinda similar relationships between a younger girl and a parental figure  

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Bakemono no Ko addpermalink

Similarity
- A guy raise a kid

Difference
- Usagi drop don't involve with fantasy
 

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Buddy Daddies addpermalink

In Buddy Daddies, two men adopt a little girl and take care of her. In Usagi Drop also, a man adopts a girl and takes care of her. 

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NHK ni Youkoso! addpermalink

After completing the very good Usagi Drop, I have to say that I noticed it shared some similarities with Welcome to the NHK. If you have seen any of these shows then you would know the basic story structure, a guy starts off with nothing interesting going on in his life, then one day a girl comes over and changes everything for him. The main character, after experiencing love and the life lessons given to him by the girl, starts to gain his confidence back, and in the process, meets new people and learns about important lessons such as responsibility. I recommend Welcome to the NHK to fans of Usagi Drop, they both deal with mature themes and issues while still being heart warming series.  read more 

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Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon addpermalink

As much as these shows could be considered very different from each other, they have similar themes of family and parenting. While Dragon Maid has a more laidback approach to these topics, not going too deep into family issues or the complexities of raising a child, Usagi Drop explores them with a grain of realism. Also expect from these shows many cute, funny and some heartwarming moments.
If like me you have grown old too fast to the point of enjoying a parenting tale but haven't grown out of anime yet, you will like Usagi Drop for sure. If you also tolerate some moe and minor, mostly harmless fanservice, Dragon Maid yet is self-aware and honest with its audience, so you should give it a try. read more 

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Rec addpermalink

Both are mature series resolvin around mature characters.
Thought Usagi Drop is about parenting and REC is about what it takes to acomplish your dreams and mantaing a relationship, the chemistry beween the characters is very similar. 

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Futatsu no Spica addpermalink

Love a heart warming story? Love that warming family relationship? Or that cute considerate girl? Well this two share those and some more. 

Sorry I can't provide more comments, but I'm a person of short words. 

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Eve no Jikan addpermalink

the story is slow paced and is not for people who want fast paced action packed 30 minutes of fun.usagi drop  has its own unique style of story telling and the art is something new but after the first episode you get used to it its about a guy who takes in his supposedly grandpas daughter who is his aunt? the story revolver around him and his 6 year old aunt.. the loss of a parent and the beggining of a relationship and hardship of being a parent.. 

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Air addpermalink

These are dramas about schoolchildren with problems and the comfort that they get from the men that take care of them. The man also meets many other friends to interact with. 

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Nichijou addpermalink

These shows are about lonely children who are a bit introverted but as the series goes on, they make friends. They have a light-hearted atmosphere but are not without their emotional parts. 

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Non Non Biyori Repeat addpermalink

Curious and precocious kids with a considerate side, they're also a bit of a brat, too. They have adults watching over them and taking care of them and have some drama as well as a very slow pace. They learn things as they grow up. 

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Kodomo no Jikan (TV) addpermalink

Both themed around child development. Both center around adorable loli's named Rin. Both have their sad moments, but Usagi Drop is a bit more intense in that aspect.  

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Hachimitsu to Clover II addpermalink

Dealing with real life situation, these two has the same atmosphere. Both provide not only dramatic but also fun scenes, as well as lovable characters. 

Honey & Clover focuses on romantic relationships while Usagi Drop deals with relationships in a family. 

Both are a must-watch! 

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Hidamari Sketch addpermalink

Relaxing , funny and Artistic. Just like Usagi Drop. 

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Les Misérables: Shoujo Cosette addpermalink

Both shows follow heartwarming stories about a man adopting a little girl after she lost a parent. 

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Tamayura: Hitotose addpermalink

-Both anime's moods, animation, and flow of the story/plot are very lighthearted.
-Both are slow-paced and centered around Slice of Life over Comedy.
-Both have the calming quality. 

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Anime: Chi's Sweet Home: Atarashii Ouchi

Chi's Sweet Home: Atarashii Ouchi addpermalink

Feel good, slice-of-life pieces both with similar animation and pastel colors. Chi and Rin both develop (and gain new experiences) in each episode albeit Usagi Drop leans more towards drama while Chi's New Address stays kid friendly and cute.  

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Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou addpermalink

Whenever I was watching His & Her Circumstances I also felt that the anime outlined the importance of family similar to that of Usagi Drop, even though Usagi Drop has nothing to do with romance, but the development of a happy family. 

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Sketchbook: Full Color's addpermalink

They both made me feel good after each episode, if you like the "feel good" atmosphere from anime I recomend these 2! 

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Mawaru Penguindrum addpermalink

Both anime contain a very similar feel of a unique backdrop intertwined by dynamic characters, sublime music, and thought-provoking plot lines. Heartwarming tales for the ages. 

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Haibane Renmei addpermalink

The premises are vastly different, but both shows present mature themes and handles them excellently without falling to the usual tropes of their respective genre. Since the build up is slow and the conflicts are subtle, the viewers are rewarded with a sense of accomplishment after finishing each series. 

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Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo addpermalink

Similar in the aspect of "adopting" and raising a girl. Although in Usagi Drop, the relationship between the two (the main character and the girl) is the focus of the story.

Both of them have slice of life elements, but in Usagi Drop it is much more grounded and mellow. 

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Sakamichi no Apollon addpermalink

Both have a slow, relaxing pace and focuses on the characters. 

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Anime: Danna ga Nani wo Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken

Danna ga Nani wo Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken addpermalink

Similar elements :

-Both are really sweet, without violence
-Both are mature slice of life
-Both are about adult life 


Non-similar elements

-Usagi drop is more serious, it just have some funny moments
-Usagi drop's episodes duration is quit classical
-Usagi is more a real slice of life than Danna ga Nani wo Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken 

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Anime: Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? Isogashii desu ka? Sukutte Moratte Ii desu ka?

Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? Isogashii desu ka? Sukutte Moratte Ii desu ka? addpermalink

theres only one thing sukasuka is good for and that is some wholesome feels, one half of which is in the 'lolis are for hugs and parental love' department, because the non-cookie characters act like actual people would which, for some reason, makes them very relatable to y'know, the people who watch it

usagi drop is basically -the- anime about wholesome parenthood and adorable children, go get your fix you wholesome bastards 

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Anime: Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai

Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai addpermalink

Both anime deal with problems regarding family relationship. If you enjoyed Usagi Drop, i'm sure you can enjoy Ore no Imouto too. 

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Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou addpermalink

Both titles have a unique-looking art style and give you that 'warm feeling inside' after watching. 

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Witchblade addpermalink

Similarity :
+ In both series, a single male adult opts to take on the responsibility of looking after a child (children) due to a force of circumstances.

Different :
+ Usagi drop is simple slice of life anime
+ Witchblade is heavy action anime (with some gore & fanservice) 

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Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun addpermalink

- They have similar sense of humor.

-Shizuku and Rin, in the beginning, are very similar also.

-The plot is lineal and the time affects the characters.  

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Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge addpermalink

To be honest, usagi drop and tanaka-kun aren't similar at all
so why am I finding them similar?
It's easy to guess, they're both the most relaxing anime I have ever watched. 

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