Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai addpermalink

Protagonist suffers through time loops as they try change the outcome to save their close ones, as this attempt more often ends in violent and gruesome end to not just their lives as a new loop starts. If you enjoy this concept, give these a try. 

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Hai to Gensou no Grimgar addpermalink

Both are relatively mellow variations on the "trapped in a fantasy game" genre. Focus is less on action/plot and more on emotional and personal relationships between characters. Both shows are unapologetic about their approach. The central themes that revolve around each show is hammered in with every episode, and results can be brutal, grueling and overwhelming in both cases. 

Story wise, both shows feature protagonist(s) who are pulled into a brand new world without consent or ability to escape. Both main protagonists start out very weak, and have to accept very lowly roles first. As each series progresses, both male protagonists get braver, stronger, and more experienced. However, both carry scars, either emotional or physical, that appear as literal obstacles to them in the story.

The main difference between the two anime is the theme and personalities of the characters. Grimgar's characters are unwillingly stranded in a new world, where the first things they learn are humility and survival. ReZero's main man is an arrogant young man who retains memory from his own time, where fantasy rpgs exist. Thus ReZero's character comes off as narcissistic, naive person who doesn't fully understand the severity of his situation. Both of these ideas are heavily explored in each series, and is the main point of separation for the two main characters and each series as a whole.
 
On the whole, ReZero is more volatile, violent and potentially shocking, whereas Grimgar is one long, slow burning journey to the finish. But regardless, both are very good shows that provide fresh, interesting new approaches to the "trapped in a fantasy world." The art, the writing, the stories, and the characters are all very well done. 

Overall, I found ReZero to be the more exciting show, while Grimgar is more soothing and relaxing. read more

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Steins;Gate 0 addpermalink

In both the shows only the protagonist remembers the past events after time travelling.
Both the shows show the protagonist get traumatised due to too much time travel.
 

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Re:Creators addpermalink

Same scenario but flipped. Normal person is sent to fantasy world. Conflict drama and a varying amount of true seriousness with humor. 

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Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku addpermalink

Positive cheerful protagonist thrust into a new world only to have his spirit absolutely crushed. Both involve the main character being disillusioned to the horrors of the world around them and thrust into despair.  

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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

Same fantasy setting and atmosphere (though Re:Zero is much darker), except that the protagonist isn't being sent from the real world. 

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Ajin addpermalink

What makes us want to live and what makes us so scared of dying? But if you could not die, what than? Would your views chance, would you still be scared of your own death, or would you face it again and again until you find the life you can be happy in.

Both of these psichological thrillers deal with these question in verry different situations and if you like the story of on you will surely like the other 

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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou addpermalink

Protagonist is constantly looping through time trying to get the best possible result. This time loop is triggered by their death. 

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Zero kara Hajimeru Mahou no Sho addpermalink

The titles sound similar but the meaning are different.
Both set in fantasy world where witches exist (although in Re:Zero, the witches didn't show themselves, but the rumour about them spread all over the town). In both anime, most of people hate the witches/consider them as enemy. 

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Made in Abyss addpermalink

At first look they both have a cute and warm feeling and then they suddenly punch you in the face with cruelty. Still both are amazingly built stories. If you have strong stomach I highly recommend both. 

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Death Note addpermalink

Both have a theme centered around death involving murder and mystery both have suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat 

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Log Horizon addpermalink

Quite similar world and atmosphere.
Bunch of online gamers are trapped into fantasy MMORPG, cooperating with local "NPCs" (but without "reload" abilities).
Dark powers, magic, princesses, politics, intrigues, etc. everything is included )) 

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Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road addpermalink

Both anime have a similar vibe.

The world that they have isekai'd into has a greater mystery to it and larger forces at play. And the antagonists have strong and gripping (and sometimes quirky) character. 

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Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken addpermalink

Both are Isekai anime. If you like this kind of stories, you will like both. 

Although re-zero has an slower start, and Tensei Slime has a really quick start, both are really good anime.

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Mirai Nikki (TV) addpermalink

I'm pretty sure that you know what I'm talking about if you watched mirrai nikki, and or RE:Zero up until episode 8. Don't get hyped, they are grate anime that especially RE:Zero, will make some fans rage. 

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Elfen Lied addpermalink

blood and gore in both but no fanservice in re-zero ,
on other hand more fighting from hero  
villain Betelgeuse also has a power similar to vectors. 

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Punch Line addpermalink

Punch Line and Re:Zero feature a protagonist that goes back in time upon death, both also feature 4-5 female characters that the protagonist must save/protect. 

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Amagi Brilliant Park addpermalink

Subaru and Kanie are both outsiders coming to a new unknown world and because of that knowledge they help their queen rebuild their land. 

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Anime: Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka

Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka addpermalink

Both involve the Fantasy genre where there are magical creatures and such, also both have one striking similarity and that is both main characters want to become stronger for the sake of a girl that they have a crush on.
Another thing is that they are both RPG type of series, so there are some jokes such as status, rank, skill and what not. 

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Sakurada Reset addpermalink

Both deal with redoing time to achieve better outcomes. Sakurada Reset is more philosophical and Re:Zero is often much more light hearted.  

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Anime: Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works

Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works addpermalink

Dark and epic with great characters. 

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Isekai wa Smartphone to Tomo ni. addpermalink

Both mc's suddenly need to live in another world with new races and magic. 

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Kaifuku Jutsushi no Yarinaoshi addpermalink

Reconstruct. Re:Zero and Healer have this same start-up with a young guy who has high hopes about the new life they are situated in, but then goes completely sideways with the experience they receive first hand. Then going back in time to change what the future beholds of them, ultimately going on a path to consistently bend everything to their will for the sake of their desires.

Healer is on a lunatic level relatively, as Keyaruga does nothing but morally broken actions in the name of his revenge. Re:Zero is calmer but still somewhat deadly with Subaru on an insane path as this hero for his newfound partner Emilia.

Both are good anime I would recommend for something you don't get every day. In terms of both reactions and quality.
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Shiguang Dailiren addpermalink

Not exactly going to the past, more like repeating days because of..... I can't say it because it's a spoiler. Still a show where the mc has to try again and again until he find the correct solution, meanwhile repeating the same day. 

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Shingeki no Kyojin addpermalink

Both are gory and have many death troughout the series
the differences are the death in aot are other character or maybe the important ones. And re zero death is only the mc,but can return by death but other may be involved
other similarities:
-they both thrilling
-both mc have unknown power
-both world have dangerous nature(although lugunica is a little bit on peaceful than aot)
-both have abnormal or unknown creatures outside their world
 

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ReLIFE addpermalink

Redo. Aside from Re:Zero and ReLife having "Re" in their title. They both have an MC who wishes to redo the past and make one a desirable one in order to proceed towards a future full of benefits for them.

Re:Zero does this with Subaru and a large magnitude of deaths on his side, in comparison to a softer one timely move for Kaizaki in high school.

Both are good anime with Re:Zero being a dark psychological isekai. ReLife being a nice little rom-com to enjoy. Both featuring time travel too.

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Anime: Kono Yo no Hate de Koi wo Utau Shoujo YU-NO

Kono Yo no Hate de Koi wo Utau Shoujo YU-NO addpermalink

The animes are similar in the way that both mc's have the ability to go back in time multiple times to achieve a favorable outcome. Re: Zero has its lead reverting back to a checkpoint in his life when he dies, while the lead in Kono Yo No Hate has an ancient device that allows him to save a checkpoint in time and travel back to it if he chooses to.

 

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Goblin Slayer addpermalink

Shows about a dark fantasy world where bad things happen to good people.  

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Anime: Rokudenashi Majutsu Koushi to Akashic Records

Rokudenashi Majutsu Koushi to Akashic Records addpermalink

Well if u liked the characters in re:zero you are sure to like this anime. Also art work and fights are pretty similar. 

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Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch addpermalink

If you want a series which focuses on the fault of the main characters and the ways they overcome them, Re:Zero is the one for you. 

Both the main characters have a cool superpower which also serves to break the character. They both experience the consequences of their powers at one point or another. Not to mention the fact that due to this power, both of them become haughty and acquire a god-like complex.

Both Lelouch and Subaru are skilled in their own ways. Their adventures are well made and you get to see their decisions at each and every place. Re:Zero is quite dark, but it is also very funny. Subaru is not tactically intelligent, but he does make some good decisions, which may even rival Lelouch's.

There is plenty of action, humor and character development in the series. The series is well written and is a new premise. Must watch for those who like games. read more

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Anime: Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri

Gate: Jieitai Kanochi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri addpermalink

Both these shows contain a main character that comes from a modern world and are thrown into a fantasy world with magic, elves, knights, etc. They are light hearted and serious when it comes to their friends and ones they care about.

The plots can also be tied to each other. Our "modern" MCs are the hero that can change and disrupt the life of a fantasy world as they learn more of their surroundings and how to adept to the new world around them. 

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Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo addpermalink

Both MC can go back in time if they are dead meaning it will restart again 

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Zero no Tsukaima addpermalink

The main thing in common between those two anime is the fact that the main character goes to a fantasy world where he gains an incredible power.
Re:Zero is more psychological and Zero no Tsukaima is more of a harem, romance but both of them have good action.
You may find it annoying that those main characters don't try to go back to their main world, but in the end both series are a lot of fun. 

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Granbelm addpermalink

Same director and same character designer, for those like me who enjoyed the art part of the anime. 

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Outbreak Company addpermalink

In both, the male lead enters into a new world which involves with a different form of language, magic, maids and a harem. Also both the female leads are cute, pretty, and have the ability to use magic to defeat the enemies. 

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Overlord addpermalink

Both are Isekai that get sent into a fantasy Video game-like worlds and settings. Both have to play by their rules and in terms of premise, both go through a different route on how they handle their struggles given the "role" that they inherit.  

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