Little Busters!

Opening up, both series have this air about them. The high school setting presents itself as normal, yet something tells the viewer it actually isn't normal. What isn't normal? Well, quite a few things, such as battling in school premises, but the school also holds secrets. 

-Jun Maeda is the writer of Little Busters! that also wrote Angel Beats, Air, Clannad, and parts of Kanon -The setting is similar but the story's concept goes on a different direction. If you love Angel beats, you will love this anime (because of all these strong similarities). 

Both series involves the same writer, Jun Maeda. LB! and Angel Beats! has a similar feeling that involves supernatural themes set in a lighthearted mood with its cast of characters. Both series also involves a group of friends doing various activities and having fun. Both series has similar concepts and the main male protagonist has similar personalities. Both series' soundtrack also has a smooth melody as well as a lighthearted OP song. Both series has comedy, drama, and also some emotions as various episodes progresses. 

I just realized that Angel Beats! and Little Busters! are way more similar to each other than for example to Clannad. Of course it would be a huge spoiler to tell what makes them so similar 

Both animes are about a group of friends enjoying the time they spend together, they show an alike story line. They are both Key works and they have the same beautiful art.  

- In both anime they will be going on useless missions - The plot is slightly similar Without going into further details - A lot of MAIN character in both series - Takes place in school - Tear jerkers throughout both series - KEY  

I don't see how this relates to Clannad in any way. IMO, Little Busters and Angel Beats are very similar in its themes and they can easily be close to relate if it was understood in a better angle. Even if they have different story. 

its almost the same stories and painful stories are also almost same and the creator might be the same 

Both have insanely hilarious "battles" or "missions" with a side of full fledged emotion. Beautiful visuals and created by the same person, Jun Maeda.  

Beautiful emotional storyline with moments to laugh and ... to cry. 

Both of the plots of these animes are basically almost the same concept, apart from the fact that in Angel Beats they are all in the afterworld. Just like Otonashi sticks with a whole group, Naoe Riki does as well. Both of these animes go deep into the past of most of the characters, and that's what makes them so similar. 

If you like a good drama or anime with deep emotions, Little Busters & Angel Beats are for you. -The MC in both series helps the other cast members to overcome certain problems in their life. -The use of emotion is used excellently in both series. -Each of the animes has a leader that guides the group and helps it grow. -The MC of each animes has certain problems of his own he must overcome with the help of his/her friends. -Both can be dramatic and sad but also comedic at times with both being done extremely well. 

- Both are sometimes funny, and sometimes sad; and have a great cast of characters that never get boring - Both have dungeons (LB! in season 3) - Both main characters must solve their friend's troubles - Both original works are made by the same people 

Little Busters (and Refrain) is everything that Angel Beats should have been. While they are very similar, Little Busters succeeds in its storytelling unlike Angel Beats which succeeds merely in production value alone.  

They both were done by Key and Sentai Filmworks. They start the same way, but plots develop diffrently. While Angel Beats was rushed and had few holes in the plot, Little Busters is long and it has few mistakes. They are both fun and heartbreaking. If you love Angel Beats, you're going to love Little Busters. 

They are both made by key. Just like little busters, Angel beats shows a group of friends and like the little busters, they also have a group of their own called afterlife battlefront. Angel beats contains many funny and random moments similar to little busters  

It's KEYS! That's all you need to know! Both shows are brilliant and worth watching. "Little Busters ~Refrain~" is really good. But "Angel Beats!" is even better. My favorite anime if I can say so. You want some surnatural, drama and comedie???? GO FOR IT!!! Angel Beats! is a masterpiece, Little Busters is great, but you have to watch the whole first season to watch the second one and melt in pleasure at the end. 

Both sad and beautiful stories and moments throughout the show 

What these anime have in common: ~Both have mainly a male main character. (Pattern? Noticed.) ~LOADS OF DRAMA AND SADNESS FOR ALL TO SEE. (P.S. Keep a pack of tissues handy. This could get messy.) ~A few Baseball scenes. ~Romance and somewhat comedy. 

Same creator so of course there are a lot of similarities like the random funny moments and character tropes and both have a distinctive form of dramatic storytelling. 

-Angel Beats was written by Jun Maeda of visual novel studio Key. He also authored Rin's Route and Refrain in Little Busters. -Share such similar concepts and structure that I have to argue that Little Busters might have been a prototype for Angel Beats. For example, the cast of both series are a tightly-knitted group of friends, story of both series starts off light-hearted before descending into heavier and deeper themes; these kind of stuff. -Art done by the same guy, Na-Ga. 

Both made by Jun Maeda also both made by KEY Both have a similar atmosphere involving Mystery, Drama, Comedy and Romance Both Highschool Themed Story/Plot, Character Personalities are way too Similar Both will make you Laugh but also make you feel emotionally on some parts. 

-These two anime feel like a whole genre (which is not surprising since the story was co-written by the same guy): [School setting] + [comedy -> mystery -> drama -> tragedy progression] + [side character arcs] Differences: -Little Busters certainly has less sparkly animation/visuals, so the simple humour isn't as enjoyable as in Angel Beats. The beginning feels dry for the same reason, but: If you can endure (or even fully enjoy) the comedy and slow pacing, you'll be rewarded with a far more sincere, subtle and fleshed out mystery section that leads to a finale that's as powerful as it is carefully woven in. The story arcs of the supporting characters are less dramatic (compared to Angel Beats), but they are often much more touching, as the lack of dramatisation feels more human. ### -It's the only anime I'd really say with confidence: it gets better as it goes along (every third of the 36 episodes is a noticeable step up; from 5 to 8.5 for me). This is also partly because the anime hides a lot of themes that you only understand later or on re-watching, while it has little to offer if there's nothing to build on beforehand. [Skip last two episodes if you dislike mandatory happy endings.] read more 

Both are slice of life, school, drama Both are friendship theme anime 

The comedy is similar along with feels you'll experience. The second season is where this show really shines. 

-- Both are Key's heart-felt Visual Novel adaptations -- Same character design style -- Puts importance on family and friendship -- Both have deep Romance and Drama -- Tear Jerkers  

Both shows follow a similar format in that they attempt to build up a connection between the viewer and the characters with a lighter first half, and later make use of that connection with drama in the second half. However, where Clannad focuses on family, Little Busters! focuses on friendship. Comparatively, I found that Clannad had a stronger first half, so keep this in mind if you watched Clannad first.The side characters were more significant in Little Busters!, but Tomoya was developed more than Riki, so viewers should also bear this in mind as well. Overall, whether you loved or hated one, you're likely to have a comparable experience with the other. read more 

Clannad and Little Busters are both astounding works written by Jun Maeda and adapted from visual novels created by Key. Thus, the similarities in style and presentation between the two are enormous. They draws you in with it's beautiful animation, stunning soundtrack, and heart wrenching storylines. Both share this magical world created of similiar weaving stories that captivate the heart and leave you wanting more. While they are both harem anime by definition, they are done in a way that can be taken seriously; neither series is loaded with perversion or fanservice. Instead, both of the series focus on developing the characters through their interaction in the present as well as flashbacks from the past. They make you walk each step with them as you feel their emotions and listen to their thoughts. Clannad and Little Busters are two sides of a coin. Not only do they both have the same target audience, enjoying one series consequently results in the enjoyment of the other. read more 

-Jun Maeda is the writer of Little Busters! that also wrote Clannad, Air, Angel Beats and parts of Kanon -Both are adaptions from visual novels created by Key -Both animes's setting/story goes by an omnibus format, and have small arcs for each heroine that doesn't diverge from the central plot of the story (with the setting intact) 

Little Busters and Clannad were both written by Key, namely Jun Maeda for the second seasons of each show. They both originate as similar style VNs, that share a common development characters through primarily slice of life comedy before more dramatic events later on. They both originate from visual novels and have some overlapping storytelling traits due to the original format. Also, Little Busters invokes a theme of friendship, while Clannad is more oriented towards a theme of family. They're both nice slice of life shows that shouldn't be hastily judged before getting to the end of the second season of each. 

Little Busters follows a similar layout to how Clannad's story unfolds. They both follow a boy in high school and the main character develops relationships with many different people, specifically girls. Throughout each show, the girls eventually open up to our main character, and show their tragic backstories, or similar events that are troubling them in the present time. Our main character uses his friendship with others to help bring the troubled friend into a new perspective of life, helping them to be freed from their despair. Since both animes are based off the visual novels created by Key, you can expect similar dramatic events that tear at your emotions, yet both have enough comedy to balance out the tragic events. Both shows are tied for my favorite romance/drama series, and its to be expected as Key has a great way of creating characters that are pretty much impossible to hate. Definitely give both a watch, and you will see what kind of similarities both shows share. read more 

The first season of both shows are based on everyday school life where friendship and bonds are created, the main male character in little bursters and the female one in clannad both suffer from some kind of diseasedisorder but they will overcome their problems with the help of those who surround them. The second seasons are more deep, they will uncover the truth that was left unknown previously. You will cry from the beginning to the end (especially in Clannad After Story). 

- Both are sometimes funny, and sometimes sad - Both main characters must solve their friend's troubles - Both original works are made by the same people 

Ok heres an obvious one. Both involve a main male character making friends with, and then trying to help a female character throughout individual arcs. They both offer plenty of drama, but Clannad offers a romance element. Obviously they are both adapted from Key visual novels. However the most important similarity is that they are prequels for both of their second seasons. If you enjoyed on you'll definitely enjoy the other.  

-Jun Maeda is the writer of Little Busters! that also wrote Clannad, Air, Angel Beats and parts of Kanon -Both are adaptions from visual novels created by Key -Both animes's setting/story goes by an omnibus format, and have small arcs for each heroine that doesn't diverge from the central plot of the story (with the setting intact) 

These anime are created by Jun Maeda, who also wrote other popular dramatic anime. Both have the same feelings or search to give the same.These anime are formed around "arc" for each character. Both anime share around 5 girls. Both have good character design, who is enjoyable. The two anime are dramatic are formed around death and tragedy. Clannad is more "life" than slice of life.  

Similar emotional, character back story oriented plot. Both share a main Male character dedicated to helping those around him. 

-they both have light humour at times -the male protagonists are surrounded by girls - both can also be dramatic at times -they both have a sequel which is much more dramatic and tearjerking 

What these anime have in common: ~Both have mainly male main characters. ~The male main character has his own little harem. (Yep. Clannad and Little Busters) ~Lots of Drama and sadness. (T^T *sniffles*) ~Romance and somewhat comedy. (~Moe. M.O.E.!!!!!) 

This is how Key does stuff! The two series share a lot of common ground. The main character spends his time in school while making bonds with his friends and slowly falling in love. Recommended, absolutely!  

Both series involve the MC helping out various girls with personal problems 

Both these animes are adapted from visual keys visual novels and are super similar in plot so you should watch Little Busters too if you liked Clannad 

Both are slice of life, school, and drama genre Both are friendship theme 

Both LB and AnoHana focus heavily on friendships from childhood. If LB follows the exact story of its visual novel counterpart, both will also be similar in the intensity of the drama that occurs. 

A group of friends who have grown up together are now in high school (though not torn apart in Little Busters) Magical realism/supernatural moments Lighthearted slice-of-life and comedy moments balanced with drama. Little Busters Refrain (the second half of Little Busters) is absolutely heart-wrenching just like AnoHana. I won't say why because spoilers XD 

Both anime focus on the theme of "friendship" and they both have some very sad moments though, with Little Busters, the feels don't really start until "Refrain".  

Both are about a group of friends and their regrets and dark pasts. Little Busters! has multiple arcs focusing on each heroine, and AnoHana just has a single plot/arc. Both are emotional anime. 

These anime are based around friend groups, both have good character designs too. These anime are dramatic or search to give the same feeling to the viewer. The storys are very good, the story of little busters is formed around "arcs" for each character, the main character of the both anime have the same mentality and the both are slice of life anime.  

While not hyper similar in style or genre, both Anohana and Little Busters! has powerful messages of love, life and friendship. Both deal with the importance of living through all aspects of life, becoming better as a person. Both will move you, Anohana more so than LB!. 

Both of these anime revolve around friendship and loss. Also, both are tearjerkers. 

Pretty similar although being quite different. -Both start off with a bunch of characters of unknown past -Both keep on evolving around these characters and their relationships -Both have a highschool as the main place of the action itself -Both are based on the stories of the characters, and how they all together manage to reach something. -The characters are pretty the same in basic terms: the loli, the ecchi one.. Both are pretty recommended and intend to go for the drama, with pretty good art styles and music.  

Same school settings. A special school, a bunch of friends, hostel life and main character trying to interact with a bunch of girls and helping them out. Little Busters has an element of supernatural and fantasy and Grisaia is more psychological.  

Little Busters and Grisaia both share a theme in which the characters' identities are greatly shaped by their pasts. This isn't isolated to just the male protagonists; many of the female leads in both Little Busters and Grisaia are also affected. Furthermore, LB and Grisaia have storylines that are presented in separate "arcs", in which each arc centers around one of the female leads. I would recommend checking both series out if you get the chance. 

It is the same kind of "Hidden truth behind the world" story, just in a better way. Both have some drama, way more and more strong in LB. I highly recommend Little Busters if you want to watch some similar stuff but actually enjoy it, it is a master piece. 

Both has lied watching person whatever those has great plot & story too. I feel enjoy at all :)  

The stories consists of seemingly normal worlds with a group of great friends that are having the typical school life. It's pretty simple to believe that they're slice of lives without stories. However, nothing is as simple as it sounds because there's a major truth that exists in both worlds. Both of the main characters wanted to pry too deep into the surrealism because of their curiosity. The thing that they didn't realize is how everything, including their friendship would shatter because of their simple greediness to know. Both of these shows are from the KEY studio which means that they will be very dramatic and the development will mostly go towards the characters. The key elements in this anime are the perfectly done character drama and friendship aspect which does mean that the story will be flawed. If you can connect with the characters these flaws can easily be overlooked. read more 

Both based on visuals novels by Key, one guy helps out lots of girls with their problems. 

Both have similar themes. They are connected by magical realism, along with deep friendships. Characters are forced to overcome hardships, and rely heavily on friendship. Both will hit you in the feels as well!  

What these anime have in common: ~Both anime mainly have a male hero. (main character) ~Guys basically have their own harem. (Sorta...*w*) ~Features the way how everyone helps each other and friendship grows. ~Romance and comedy. ~Both anime have drama. (*Violin plays in background*) 

Both stories are about childhood friends. In LB the friends have been together their whole lives, in M;Y the main character returns to the town he lived in as a child. If you like LB or especially Kanon you most likely enjoy M;Y and vise versa. Both shows leave you in a happy mood. They also teach you about one of the strongest things ever, the bond of friendship  

Both focus around a group of friends. Both have bits of romance. Both are funny. Both are really fun to watch. And both have some type of supernatural event happening within the group of friends. Riki (MC of Little Busters) and Taichi (MC of Kokoro Connect) both like to solve problems for the females in their respected group of friends. 

Little Busters and Clannad were both written by Key, namely Jun Maeda for the second seasons of each show. They both originate as similar style VNs, that share a common development characters through primarily slice of life comedy before more dramatic events later on. They both originate from visual novels and have some overlapping storytelling traits due to the original format. Also, Little Busters invokes a theme of friendship, while Clannad is more oriented towards a theme of family. They're both nice slice of life shows that shouldn't be hastily judged before getting to the end of the second season of each. 

Both series has the same author involved. Hence, expect similar themes. Both series are adapted from a visual novel by the company Key who are known for some of their other works. Both series employs a lighthearted theme with drama, comedy, romance, and emotions. Both series has a general slow pace that reveals plot and elements based on the setting, characters, and backgrounds. 

Optimistic main character -check two knuckle head friends who are always fighting/arguing -check calm level headed character who is a voice of reason -check character who has cat's around them/has cat like qualities -check Slice of life, school, drama, comedy with super natural/fantasy elements -check characters with sad backstories that the main protagonist helps solve -check To be honest if you pulled out the Key animation bingo card you could get a bingo if watching Fruit basket even though it's not made by Key animations. It reminded a lot of something Key would make and mostly reminds me of Little Buster's due to the main characters personalities and the fact that there is a growing roster of colorful characters added to the group. Little Busters has more comedy it feels like but both shows have very similar themes. read more