Bungou Stray Dogs

Psycho-Pass addpermalink

-Both detective series
-Main character has a villain they wish to take down
-Both teams have well rounded characters

Although these two series are not super similar, I find I recommend Bungou for Psycho-pass lovers because it provides some of the same thrills of detective work that Pyscho-pass brings. There are very few detective shows in anime that I enjoy, however I enjoyed both of these because of the thrill they provide. 

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Charlotte addpermalink

The characters on these two shows possess special abilities that varies from one person to another. Another similarity is the characters are gathering members with special abilities to join their group.  

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Both focus on supernatural storytelling with dark elements in it as well as both having quite a bit of comedic elements in it as well too. 

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The gifted. Bungo Stray Dogs and Charlotte are both anime in which a seemingly powerful, but weak MC uses their power for the wrong meaning, though in joining their associated location with others who also have powers similar to their own.

BSD presents Atsushi in a situation where he must join the Armed Detective Agency so he can use his powers for the good of others. Charlotte is the same with Yuu going to Hoshinoumi Academy after abusing his powers.

Both are good comedy anime, with BSD being a mystery anime about detectives and gang fights, and Charlotte being a drama with slow romance in a school place.  read more 

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Both use psychological and superpowers as the main plot. And also the quirks in it are just so great u can't expect it! 

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The plots of both the animes revolve around supernatural powers. In Charlotte, the student council does the work of finding people with such abilities and then asking them not to use their abilities to benefit themselves or to harm others. 
In Bungou Stray Dogs, there is a detective agency run by people having special abilities.  

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Well, the main similarity between these two shows is: "characters having supernatural abilities and trying to stop the ones who use their abilities for evil." If you liked that thing from Charlotte, you will probably enjoy watching Bungou Stray Dogs.

The diffrences between them:

Charlotte has 13 episodes / Bungou Stray Dogs has 3 seasons
The characters are written better in Bungou Stray Dogs.

Even if you haven't watched Charlotte yet, I still reccomend you to watch Bungou Stray Dogs ^^

* you can watch it for only Dazai <3 

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Kemono Jihen addpermalink

- detective agency with people who have special power
- the main Character takes a 'monster' to the agency to join them 

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Anime: Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha

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This is simple since on the one hand there is the port mafia and on the other hand you have the mafia in darker than black led by wang shao tang. Supernatural elements are given to the contractors in darker than black as well as the actors in stray dogs. Overall personally I got the same vibe while watching these anime even though I didn't like darker than black as much as stray dogs but that doesn't change the fact that both anime are comparable.   

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Both of these series have some sort of "agency"(I don't know if the Syndicate counts), I guess you could say that goes against other agencies, or individuals
Both of these series hold lots of secrets that get revealed through out the series
Also they both feature people who have special abilities
This is all I can write without spoilers, so yeah... 

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- Both animes of Mystery and Action.
- In a world where some people have supernatural powers, the protagonist works for an organization resolving cases involving other organizations that also have people with supernatural powers. 

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Bungo Stray Dogs and Darker than black share similar crime/ mystery/ superpower genres, with BSD also being more comedic, also having somewhat loose plot structure, however getting more plot heavy as the series progresses (season 2 in BSD). 
They also share some darker themes and than your average superpower series, using the powers to move the plot rather than as a main theme of the series.
The only negative difference is that I don't think Atsushi is as interesting as Hei as a main character, however the support characters in BSD are pretty good so it doesn't really effect the series.
 

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Both being from bones as well as focused on dark supernatural story telling in a contemporary setting as well too. 

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"Darker than Black" and "Bungou Stray Dogs" are anime series with action and supernatural themes. Both involve characters with special abilities, secret organizations, complex storylines, and protagonists leading dual lives. They explore dark and serious themes but differ in tone, with "Darker than Black" being more mature and "Bungou Stray Dogs" incorporating comedy. Overall, they appeal to fans of action and supernatural genres. 

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Anime: Trickster: Edogawa Ranpo "Shounen Tanteidan" yori

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-Joining a Agency / Club
- Agency / Club gets interrested in the main character
- The one joining the agency/club has a strong "special power"
- But agency fight the crime or an enemy
- But main character have white hair 

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A group of teenagers with special powers are in a group, helping people from the city by taking on jobs that such as investigations, bodyguards etc. The main character from both anime have a problem with their self-identity and how their powers are used (they both fear themselves and the prospect of their powers hurting others), and are led by a more experienced and "wiser" mentor. Both shows have a similar atmosphere and pacing as well, being very arc-based. If you enjoy one, it is likely you'll enjoy the other! 

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-Both involve an agency solving mysteries/problems
-Atsushi from Bungou and Yoshio from Trickster, both main characters, have supernatural powers and similar physical traits
-Osamu from Bungou and Kensuke, also main characters, have a very similar carefree attitude thus making the humor of both shows similar. They also share some physical traits.
-One of the main characters of both series wish to die (won't say who xD) 

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The same plot where it involves an outcast by society who found a meaning to his life by fighting evil, and both have the same action that focuses on the very people who deals with evil, however , the main character's role were different in some ways.  

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Similiar setting of Quirks/Powers in humans and is a police/detective style drama as well.

Bungou Stray Dogs has 2 seasons also episodic in nature. Character development and back story is much more satisfying in Bungou Stray Dogs. Bungeon's aesthetic is more developed and noir.

Fight scenes are well-done and mystery elements more nuanced in Bungou Stray Dogs. 

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Jujutsu Kaisen addpermalink

Both have characters with certain special powers and use it to help solve strange mysteries in it. 

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Both hold a certain visual elegance which enhances the watching experience. They both have beautiful fighting sequences which are all extremely enjoyable and a goofy and funny side to the show. Even though neither have revolutionized the shounen genre and they may contain some common anime tropes, they execute it well and create an interesting plot throughout with well explored premises and backstories. I highly recommend both. 

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Gojo and Dazai are too similar(though there are differences for sure), especially their roles in their respective anime.
The nakama feels, the superpowers, Our Main protagonist being someone we will absolutely adore and seeing them grow will make us proud. The Main protagonist Yuuji and Atsushi are important. 

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Both anime are a solid balance of dark plot and humour, and are backed by very similar character dynamics and power systems. Excellent animation and visuals.  

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Has similar dynamics such as the supernatural and plotline aspects. Involves MC gaining/finding their power although one is based in a detective agency and the other enters the schooling scene. Both have humorous tones although they follow a serious man vs self conflict. TW for Bungou stray dogs as it has suicide/abuse themes. Both are in the action genre so violence and death is included.   

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Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens addpermalink

Both involve a mafia-like organisation: Bungou has the Port Mafia and Ramens has the Kakyuu Group and the Murder Inc

Both have cool and badass characters 

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Anime: Keishichou Tokumubu Tokushu Kyouakuhan Taisakushitsu Dainanaka: Tokunana

Keishichou Tokumubu Tokushu Kyouakuhan Taisakushitsu Dainanaka: Tokunana addpermalink

Overall very similar, both have characters that are part of a supernatural police force/detective agency brimming with detectives that have special powers. Both have comedy and action. 

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Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch addpermalink

I feel that they have a similar vibe.
They both include some seriously smart/manipulative characters. Both stories also throw a lot of twists throughout the story.
Although bungou stray dogs has a lot more character development and show many different story angles. 

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Anime: Bungou to Alchemist: Shinpan no Haguruma

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The characters from both anime have the same names based on Japanese authors from the past and there are similarities between the characters in BSD and BTO. 

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Anime: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 5: Ougon no Kaze

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Both shows are about members of mafias that are at war, characters with supernatural powers, a high intellect to fight, bizarre, varied and colorful personalities, and a mix of humor and drama that can be considered a show for both adults and young people. 

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High Card addpermalink

Both have a primarily male cast. Both feature men in suits, action, a secret government organization, mafia, the military, and supernatural powers wielded by individuals. Both have an orphan main character with a cocky ENTP mentor. Some characters have similar powers to characters in the other show. 

Bungou Stray Dogs is better, but there's a strong chance you'll enjoy one if you like the other.  

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JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV) addpermalink

Also to me, the powers in both seriers (all parts) seem to be somewhat similar.
The powers can take often take form apart from the user. They even have a certain degree of autonomy, and individual names. Certain limitations apply, for example regarding range.

The "stand" system in Jojo seems more elaborate to me though. However, the more chaotic manifestations in Bungou Stray Dogs can be a fun watch too. 

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Ouran Koukou Host Club addpermalink

- Both follow a person joining a society of sorts against their will

- Similar visual comedy, both have over exaggerated faces and arrows and emotions shown in symbols

- Both are directed by Takuya Igarashi, same style of sarcastic comedy and flow of jokes

They are different in the the fact that Bungou Stray Dogs is more serious than OHSHC.

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Karneval (TV) addpermalink

The feeling of the Bungou Stray Dogs anime feels a lot like Karneval. Also, the main characters are somewhat "naive" and just go with the flow. The art look alike, as well as the plot (two different organisations with quircky characters and superpowers) Lastly, the voice actor of Dazai is the same as Yogi's from Karneval. The characters in both anime are lovable and somewhat unique. 

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Death Note addpermalink

-both involve battles of two sides involving life and death situations
-both involve detective work
-both involve characters that are confident and intelligent in their abilities and try to outsmart each other 
in my opinion they kinda have similar vibes when they are investigating and solving cases, plus they are both fantastical in the sense that in death note there is the Shinigame and in stray dogs the characters have their own unnatural abilities which ties in with the unnatural power to kill with the death note.

this is just my opinion :) 

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Akame ga Kill! addpermalink

Both series involve an MC character that joins a special squad. Each person in the squad has a single, unique skill. Where they differ is in the nature of the squads: the MC joins a special detectives squad in Bungou Stray Dogs while the MC in Akame ga Kill joins a squad of assassins.

In both series, the squads face an immensely powerful and cruel group. Neither series holds back on the violence as well. 

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Aoi Bungaku Series addpermalink

Bungou Stray Dogs' protagonists are based off famous Meiji period writers such as Osamu Daizai and Edogawa Ranpo; Aoi Bungaku is a compilation of animated works of several very famous Japanese writer, including Osamu Daizai.

They're very different shows, but if you watched Bungou Stray Dogs and are interesting in seeing some of the featured writer's works animated, check out Aoi Bungaku. If you watched Aoi Bungaku and want to see some of the writers that was featured turned into bishounen with designs, personalities, and magical powers (very) loosely based on the writer's works, you will enjoy Bungou Stray Dogs. 

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Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei addpermalink

The animes share a similar tone of comedy.
SZS is slice of life whereas BSD is action.
The main character in SZS is a suicidal maniac, similar to Dazai. 

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GetBackers addpermalink

My reason for saying Get Backers is similar to Stray Dogs is pretty simple and straight forward.

Without spoiling too much from Get Backers, both have the main character found by a  brother like figure, both have a main character that grew up an orphan. Both have a main character with a similar personality(kind at heart) Both have a detective like agency. 

Get Backers was one of the first, duo/group jack of a all trades detective agency manga, and certainly it did not end up the last, it should be read and watched.

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Great Pretender addpermalink

Misfits doing work. Great Pretender and Bungo Stray Dogs follow misfits who take on gangs in their respective style.

Great Pretender follows Edamura and Laurent in their con artist schemes. With BSD following Atsushi and eccentric but clever Dazai with the Armed Detective Agency in helping with detective work and keeping Yokohama at balance against the Port Mafia.

Both are good action anime, with character schemes made to throw the anime about the place. 

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Fugou Keiji: Balance:Unlimited addpermalink

Both dealing with mysteries and sassy detectives. I just get familiar, fun, badass vibes from each anime. However, Bungou Stray Dogs includes magic while Fugou Keiji is different in that there is none. But besides that factor they're very similar! 

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91 Days addpermalink

Similar theme with the mafia and opposing teams fighting against one another; with elements of treachery and betrayal as portrayed in 91 days. Although Bungou Stray dogs contains more supernatural themes unlike 91 days, it includes the excessive use of guns and weaponry; murder and secrets. It is hard to find unpredictable characters in an anime and both anime have MCs with this persona. As you watch both anime, the past of the main characters unravels soundlessly. 

 

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Toaru Majutsu no Index addpermalink

In both animes, the characters have unique powers in which some of them are also very similar to Toaru Majutsu no Index. For example the main character - Touma has a very similar power to Dazai as he too is able to deactivate any ability that another peson has. 

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Kimetsu no Yaiba addpermalink

In both the anime they can turn into demons. And in both if they become that animal they can hardly control themselves.  

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Ao no Exorcist addpermalink

A jaded boy with low self worth after the world convinces him that he's an unlovable monster who won't ever succeed in life. He finds a supportive group not only willing to accept him for who he is, but also repair what others tore down inside him. Action, fighting, motivational speeches, character growth and healing. Comedy on the side. 

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Buddy Daddies addpermalink

Primary adult cast involved with the mafia.
Also have lots of gun fights and espionage. 

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Kuroshitsuji addpermalink

Both of the main characters are solving crime cases and makes many mentions to the real world issues. Music is very pleasing in both of the animes- not only openings and endings but the background music as well. If you are a person of culture, books, plot twists ; then this is the anime for you! In Kuroshitsuji season 1, plot does not fully explain main character's background, so does Bungou stray dogs. The structure is quite similar,but both of them are very unique in their own ways! 

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Hunter x Hunter (2011) addpermalink

maybe not similar as a whole but especificaly the yorkshin arc in hunter x hunter reminds me bungou stray dogs, has a mixture of humor with drama and mistery, supernatural powers, gangsters and crime organizations unique characters, i found it strange no one recommending it before, i love this mafia style so much if you like it too i feel you will enjoy watching these two show 

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Taboo Tattoo addpermalink

Both anime are tagged as Supernatural,Comedy and Action.BSD's main character Atsushi has one of the most wanted super powers just like Seigi in Taboo Tattoo.Although the supporting characters are really different,the MCs are almost the same:both had a sorrowful past and both are trying to get stronger,since the lives of the ones they love may be in danger.Both shows share some strange comedy and pretty much the  same course of action,since the both MCs encounter their future affiliated party because of their super powers 

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Mob Psycho 100 addpermalink

- Both deal with working in a detective agency
- Characters with special gifts and abilities
- Both have comedic tones underlying the serious plot 

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Soul Eater addpermalink

character style similar, themes - supernatural.  Scenery also similar at times. Comedy combined with dark theme.  

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Ansatsu Kyoushitsu addpermalink

These shows aren't too similar in terms of plot, but I feel that if you loved the characters and their relationships in one show, you will like the other. As both of these series progress, I found Koro-Sensei (Assassination Classroom) and Dazai (Bungo Stray Dogs) to be very similar in personality and past experiences that shaped them into the person they've become. I also found Akutagawa (Bungo Stray Dogs) to be very similar to The Reaper (Assassination Classroom), and Oda Sakunosuke (Bungo Stray Dogs) played a very similar role to Aguri Yukimura (Assassination Classroom) in encouraging Koro-Sensei and Dazai to change their way of life. 

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Black Cat addpermalink

detective thing
i really don't know how to explain it but they feel really similar  

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R.O.D: The TV addpermalink

- the protagonists are great writers of literature
- use skills related to their works 

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Servamp addpermalink

The main character as an orphan in both series. 
The difference is that in Stray Dogs, protagonist wields the superpower himself and in Servamp he has kind of a "servant"
Both powers are related to felines (tiger, black cat)
Two organisations with powers opposing each other
Similar sense of humor 
Seems like a comedy but has unexpected dark scenes 

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Drifters addpermalink

Drifters is a series where a bunch of famous Japanese historical figures fight together. Bungo Stray Dogs is a series where a detective agency comprised of famous Japanese authors who have supernatural powers. Both shows have some bloody sections, in Drifters the blood and gore is a huge selling point. Each series has some comedy, but is serious when it should be. 

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Cowboy Bebop addpermalink

Format is 2 seasons of episodic police/detective drama.
Bungou has a similiar, but slightly brighter noir detective aesthetic.
Similiar comedic elements interject the main story.

Excellent character development (especially Season 2 Opening Arc). This series covers themes such as redemption and regret.

Well executed fight scenes and a good pacing between backstory and progressing an overall narrative (in this way Bungou Stray Dogs might be better).
 

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