Barakamon

Gugure! Kokkuri-san addpermalink

Both anime has

- an older guy slowly becoming protective and caring over a little girl
- pure, innocent humour
- a little girl making the daily life of an older guy more fun and interesting
- slice of life and daily life genre 

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Grand Blue addpermalink

Both have mc about the same age, and with similar condition, the comedy feel is similar to each other, i really recomend both of this anime 

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Natsume Yuujinchou addpermalink

The setting of the two shows is rather different, but they both have that really strong "feelgood aura" to them. They are both really, really sweet, and full of emotions. They pick you up after a bad day and leave you with good feelings. 

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Flying Witch addpermalink

Chillax rural series with adorable country life titbits and small children who act like small children (they're even voiced by small children in Barakamon), and everyone else having designs that more or less fit their age.

Both shows are about the someone moving into the countryside to train in their craft/trade. Barakamon is the more drama heavy of the two and has a faster pace and fittingly it's set on a sunny island in the south, whilst Flying Witch is set high up in cold, cold Aomori.

Watch for warm and fuzzy countryside feelings (: 

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Chihayafuru addpermalink

I'm only 2 episodes in but it's this warm familiar feeling that immediately made me check if they were by the same studio (which they are). Chihayafuru made me feel good. Barakamon makes me feel good. It's as simple as that. 

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Hinamatsuri addpermalink

Both explore heartwarming relationships between adults and children. Has a similar style of comedy. 

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ReLIFE addpermalink

Both of these series protagonist are fairly similar
-Both grow and learn to enjoy life
-younger people help protagonist grow
Both easy watches
Difference,
-Barakamon's mc is probably more far gone 
-Relife contains some supernatural elements

But overall have similar feelings, great main and supporting cast and both make you feel good
 

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Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso addpermalink

Both series are about a by-the-book artist opening up and becoming more creative.
In Barakamon, it's by moving to the countryside and meeting people there.
In Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, it's by meeting another artist. 

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Gakuen Babysitters addpermalink

Both anime have a slice-of-life feel, focus on the theme of family, and feature a young boy as a central character. 

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Non Non Biyori Repeat addpermalink

Both are cute feel-good animes with happy children goofing around and having the time of their lives, If you're feeling a little bit down these are good to watch 

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Bakuman. addpermalink

Both have MC-s that are good at arts. In Bakuman MC is good at drawing manga and in Barakamon MC is good at calligraphy. Because of their interests they meet with new people. Both MC-s very love what they are doing and overwork even. Also both MC-s have a rival - In Bakuman it's Niizuma and in Barakamon it is Kanzaki, both are young geniuses or so to say. Both are trying hard to get better and looking for more inspiration. 

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Sora yori mo Tooi Basho addpermalink

Simply put they both heal your heart. Perfect for when you want something wholesome with a good plot.  

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Uchouten Kazoku addpermalink

Both of these TV series are from the slice of life genre and focus on family and family-like relations between the characters. They also include Japanese traditions: mythology (in Uchouten Kazoku) and calligraphy (Barakamon).  

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Gintama addpermalink

The main characters in both series are similar. Gintoki and Handa are adults who I find really alike. They take care of people younger than themselves, like how Gintoki gave Kagura a place to live and Handa entertaining Naru. These two series give off almost the same aura, feelings, and atmosphere. The story is also set in Japan for the both of them. Comedy is something that isn't lacking in any of the mention anime.  Moreover, the life lessons in these anime is the real deal. I truly believe that Gintama and Barakamon are good anime to watch. 

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Dororo addpermalink

Main character has a smaller kid following him around.

In Dororo: Hyakkimaru is always being companied by Dororo.

In Barakamon: Sei is always being followed by Naru.

True, Barakamon is not action, but the main characters with younger "siblings" around kinda give off the same vibe.

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Haikyuu!! addpermalink

The whole atmosphere is similar. Both series are full of jokes and cute stuff. They also have that character development thing... but main similar thing is humour style.  In both series I enjoyed every single moment and wanted to make a gif :) 

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Blue Period addpermalink

-both mcs go on a path to hone their respective art forms 

-similar vibe with a discovery and coming of age theme 

-mcs grow and develop with their surroundings 

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Spy x Family addpermalink

Both series are based on the child-parent relationship. During which the parent changes thanks to the child, all served in a comedic nad wholesome way 

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Demi-chan wa Kataritai addpermalink

I did not expect both of these shows to be so funny, peaceful and smart, considering initial silly setups. These shows has only one or two slip-ups, but they hold up very, very well.
I like how Demi-chan walks on the edge of teacher-student relationship without falling. Hopes up for season 2.
Meanwhile, Barakamon is very similar to Demi-chan, but without magic. Somehow brings internal peace about things that are going on in the show. 

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Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou addpermalink

Both have a lot of comedy and really strange situations which make it a little ridiculous but hilarious  

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Mashiro no Oto addpermalink

Both anime have protagonists who are dealing with their talent issues;
Handa Sei - Calligraphy
Sawamura Setsu - Shamisen
As in they both need to find their own style, and that ended up in them leaving for a new environment. In this case;
Handa - from city to rural
Setsu - from rural to city 

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NHK ni Youkoso! addpermalink

There are some similarities about main characters. They are young adults, don't like spending time with people and got many psychological and creavtiveness problems. Characters also changes through the anime. 

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Dagashi Kashi addpermalink

Both shows are set in rural Japan, strong in comedy and gives a light-hearted feeling.    Each story focuses on one main topic, Barakmon on calligraphy and Dagashi Kashi on candy. 

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Yuri!!! on Ice addpermalink

Lighthearted slice of life shows about professionals in their early twenties, at the top of their field but also stuck in a slump/downward spiral; the shows do detail their respective downfalls, but it's more about their redemption, and how they proceed to find inspiration and motivation again through the help of others, learning more about themselves along the way.

Both deal with a pretty serious and anxiety-inducing theme, it's presented in a mature way with minimal melodrama. 

Positive and uplifting shows that leave you warm and fuzzy inside. 

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Nichijou addpermalink

Barakamon and Nichijou are similar shows in terms of what genre each show are a part of, both being slice of life and comedy. Both have amazing art, Nichijou being a completely unique art style and Barakamon just having "Those scenes"; the ones that make you sit in awe. However aside from both having the effect of putting a smile on your face from how cozy and humorous their story can be at times, that is where the similarities end. Barakamon was produced during the summer season of 2014 with 12 episodes, animated by Kinema Citrus (A fairly new studio). Where as Nichijou was produced during spring of 2011 with 26 episodes, animated by Kyoto Animations. The two both follow a different way of being told, Nichijou follows the format of telling multiple stories within the duration of the episode with little correlation from one story to the next. Barakamon follows a more standard format, each episode being a single story with the episodes actually correlating to one another; Barakamon has a much more linear theme compared to Nichijou. The two also differ in the type of comedy slightly, Barakamon takes on a more realistic view and manages to find humor in everyday situations. Nichijou's humor relies more on the scenes that have you wondering "Why is this escalating so quickly?". Regardless of how the story is told or art or whatever else; the two are both very enjoyable watches. Even if slice of life isn't exactly your kind of genre, I urge you to give either a chance. read more 

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Nodame Cantabile addpermalink

Both are slice of life comedies which include a serious artist who take themselves too seriously having their life turned upside down by eccentric characters. The artist then becomes better at what they do as they learn about life and what is really important in life. Both have a focus on friendship. 

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Aishiteruze Baby★★ addpermalink

A young man has to take care of a small girl. Naru and Yuzuyu's character design are similar. 

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Arakawa Under the Bridge addpermalink

I believe both anime are incredible similar both in genre (comedy, every day life) and in the story.
In both of them a young man from the city is forced to live in an environment he isn't used to, in a smaller, more closed and tied community, interact with many people, learn to enjoy the little things in life, find his true self and mature.
Great humour is guaranteed as well as some life lessons from another, more simple and laid back point of view in life. 

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Himouto! Umaru-chan addpermalink

Both titles include light hearted comedic leads that well embody the annoying younger sister (Umaru and Naru) and responsible older brother (Taihei and Seishuu) archetype to put up with their constant harassment. 

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Tonari no Totoro addpermalink

Despite one series having a supernatural quality and the other not I found myself feeling the same warm feeling regarding both story lines yet the young protagonists are full of life which I found quite enjoyable. I might even describe it as charming. 

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