Akachan to Boku

the anime expresses the emotions between siblings and the real love between them it also shows how a family can continue together no matter what hardships faced them show  

both anime talks about taking care of children. and family values. 

Children! they came in every possible shape without a guideline book; especially when they came suddenly and you are a single male! While Daikichi chooses to take care of his grandfather's illegitimate daughter, Takuya Enoki (11) finds himself forced to take care of his younger brother after the death of there mother. Aka-chan to Buko (Baby and Me) is like younger, longer, lighthearted version of Usagi Drop. Both of them feature a cast of likeable characters and sweet story that will put a smile in your face at times and might make you cry at other times. 

Both talking about the daily life of 2 brothers, one of them is a baby. and what they learn step by step in their journey of growing up. 

both are about a boy raising his little brother both show entertaining, fun, happy, caring environment with other little chubbies.  

Both are looking after a Children at the Kindergarten.. 

I really found it weird that only few have pointed the similarity between Aishiteruze and Akachan to boku. It's destined that both of the protagonists of the shows are thrown with a child to raise, due to a life loss of a relative. The protagonists' reaction are not different at first, as being painful chore to do, but I guarantee that if you have enjoyed the first anime, the second will be more enjoyable.  

Both animes are family centred and the main characters are middle schoolers, who raise a child. I watched both animes as a kid and I felt quite nostalgic after rewatching them again - that's why I've decided to recommend them to you guys!! Oh and did I mention that both animes have the 90's style?! ;)) Short summary of each anime and how they're quite similar: Akachan to Boku is more about an older brother raising his little brother after their mother passed away whereas Mama wa Shougaku 4 Nensei is about a baby, Mirai, who time traveled back in time to her mother, who is still in middle school. Natsumi, the main characters name, has to raise Mirai until they figure out how to return her back to the future. Gosh both animes are adorable and show how important family is and even friends!! (Friendships in both animes play a major role as well ´^`). They're both wholesome animes with great songs too D:> I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!  read more 

-single father taking care of 2 children -the oldest child is acting like a mother figure to the younger child -the younger child looks and is voiced by the same voice actress -wholesome story and a siimilar theme the only exception totoro has fanatasical creature 

-Both main characters are similar in age -both deal with brothers who support each other after loss of parent/parents -has heartfelt and real moments of what its like to have a sibling