Violet Evergarden

Majo no Tabitabi addpermalink

While fundamentally different in purpose and tone (Majo no Tabitabi being a moody achronological adventure narrative within a medieval fantasy and Violet Evergarden being a drama-driven episodic story within a steampunk bohemian setting), both series have a similar interactive atmosphere and episodic storytelling where the main heroines meet and interact with other people and places throughout their journeys. Stories in both series are a mixture of lighthearted, emotional, tragic, or bittersweet.
Both series’ respective titular protagonists, while almost completely different in personality (Elaina being a young happy-go-lucky witch wanting to explore the world, and Violet being a former tool of war trying to fit into normal society), are extremely well-written and complex in terms of their characterization to the point of being quite relatable and practical in nature. With their tales, we also get to know more about their respective backstories and see them grow and develop along the way. While they’re both very kind and understanding and will try to help whatever is within their means, they both at some point realize the hard way that not everything/everyone can be solved/saved, which adds more to their character complexity. read more 

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At first glance it would seem this shows have nothing in common, one about a girl that was raised for war, lost not only her limbs but her very humanity and now is trying to learn how to be a normal person and adapt to a peacefull society and the other is about a happy go lucky young witch starting her journey.
But both shows have a simmilar atmosphere, episodic nature where the protagonists met new people and we get to know their stories, their past and their present wich can be depending on the episode a happy story, a sad one or a bitter sweet one. read more 

report Recommended by abyss_will

Female protagonist goes on a journey. The MCs personality may differ, but the stories still showed similar atmosphere. They did the same regarding on how they portrayed the beauty of human bonds, but also giving us endings that can go either way, be it a happy and sweet one or a sad/dark, depresing kind. 

report Recommended by ar1sh

Both are about the MC going around to see other people's lives. The only difference might be that Violet is about finding the meaning of love, whereas Majo no Tabi Tabi is about finding how cruel the world is.  

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- Both anime are "episodic", which means our MC will go to a different place and meets different people
- The episodes in Violet Evergarden are happy, sad and heartwarming, while the ones in Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina can be light-hearted, but sometimes really dark
- Both MC are interesting and have their own charm 

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Anime: Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World - The Animated Series

Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World - The Animated Series addpermalink

-Both very heartwarming/ heart-wrenching theme, very warm, calm episodes the way they present the story
-Both animes at the end of the episode makes you feel warm but sad
-Both main characters travel through different towns, learning new things about other people's lives or culture
-Both episodic with the main character meeting new people along the way
-Both you learn an important lesson every episode
-Both main characters know how to fight and are extremely strong
-Both amazing artwork and music  

report Recommended by iNinjeek

If you liked Kino's Journey, then you will definitely enjoy Violet Evergarden. Albeit, the two series and main characters have some important differences, but both stories are set in a slice-of-life format and in cool semi-modern worlds. Kino is definitely more impartial and nihilistic than Violet, though both start at basically the same point. 

report Recommended by cam609lee

One of the prettiest animes I have ever seen.

The characters are all great, and the world feels very alive. It feels surprisingly chill, despite the backdrop of the war, and the trauma experienced by the MC. Violet herself is a very compelling character as well. The music is, as well, beautiful, and very fitting. 

report Recommended by TolShal

-Both series revolve around an expressionless yet strong female protagonist (Or is Kino non binary I can't remember...)
-Both have beautiful animation
-Both have interesting and unforgettable stories and characters
-Both have bits of violence here and there but are mostly fantasy slice of life
-Both have moments that make you say: "wtf"
-Both are based on light novels
-Both protagonists are attractive teen girls in my opinion uwu


Have fun yall 

report Recommended by mikudaisukii

In Violet evergarden as well as in Kino no Tabi, you go on an adventure with the main character. Violet and Kino both share a rather tragic backstory and envolved to be a cold type of character. 
As you follow their journey, you get to learn about different people and their motives and storys, which can get really sad sometimes.  

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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood addpermalink

Both of these series are alternative histories regarding Europe, all of which involve the aftermath of war, though this is less apparent in Fullmetal Alchemist until one gets farther into the series. There are also steam punk elements in both series as well as the desire of moving forward, yet there is also the possibility of Fullmetal influencing Violet Evergarden in some manner. 

report Recommended by Yemi_Hikari

Violet evergarden has an anchorage similar to fullmetal alchemist, remembered in ancient europe, besides both protagonists lose their arms, and have a warlike climate throughout history, I highly recommend. 

report Recommended by Yukikayama

This might seem like an odd recommendation, but I believe both Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Violet Evergarden have a lot of similar story elements and themes, with the main difference being that FMA:B is an action-adventure series and Violet Evergarden is a drama.

Both series take place in a quasi-steampunk world based on early 20th century Europe, in the aftermath of a devastating war. Many characters in both series struggle to find meaning in their lives after the war is over, and there is a strong undercurrent of loss and redemption. Both series have incredible animation and music, strong character development, great action (although Violet's action is much less prominent in the story), and lots of tear-jerking moments. And to top it off, main characters Edward and Violet both have blonde hair and mechanical limbs.

If you love FMA for the fights and fantastical elements, you might want to check out another shonen series like Hunter x Hunter or Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan). But if you love FMA's deep themes and character drama, you should absolutely give Violet Evergarden a shot. You won't regret it. read more 

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Well the art style and length are very different as well of the base plot the shows, they are very similar in how you grow with the characters and the similar experience and roller coaster of emotions both shows send you on, and both shows cover the subject of wars and the effects it has on people extensively, although this show doesn't explore the whole "Supernatural Magic" stuff as FullMetal. 

report Recommended by Mastergamer492

Both of mcs have metal arm. 

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Kobato. addpermalink

I'm amazed that Violet Evergarden reminded me of Kobato. In both series there is a female character in the main role helping out other people that they come close with during their travels. Main characters are kind of opposite in their personality but they are earnest and that's nice to see what they learn. 

report Recommended by Lylaaz

Kobato and violet plot is kind of the same the point is more about how these two girls repair the broken heart of their surrounding.

Kobato and Violet as a characters are different violet is more serious and she does that in her work while kobato must do it but their its partially the same.

Both focuses on innocence of those girls towards the problems of the people but manage to fulfill the task as they learn experiences. 

report Recommended by OZGViolet

Both are female titular protagonists who start out in their series not having a lot of knowledge about the norms and basics of normal society. Through the interactions with other people, they slowly develop in terms of character, as they gradually grew to understand human emotions, especially love.
Additionally, both main characters' origins are of a dark variety. 

report Recommended by Ryuseishun

both heartwarming(can be tearjerking), female lead always try to help other, female lead face new character with special story in each episode. the romance is about let someone go, and the romance isn't shown too much(but still strong). 

report Recommended by boyoungsi

They have similar but different goals and sometimes they need to go to many different places to achieve that goal, and in their journey they find many meanings such as love, sadness, happiness, life lessons, meaning of interacting with other people, etc..

The main characters have different traits and personalities but both are so pure that as time goes on they change more and more and understand a lot of things.

Their outfits are a bit similar (wearing dresses and both carrying suitcases & umbrellas), and basically what they do is similar, namely to heal people's hearts but with a different method. 

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Tegamibachi addpermalink

Letter Bee and Violet Evergarden are beautiful stories about delivering meaningful letters. Both feature an alternative world where the protagonist is not entirely human and is entitled to deliver those very special letters to different clients. The settings seem to be European-inspired, vintage style, with a hint of sci-fi, as Experiments (Secret organization/Army) were made. Also to mention that the protagonist lost someone very dear to him/her and that lead to his/her current path.
Both are slice-of-life with a little bit of adventure/action and amazing artwork, so if you liked one, you'll probably enjoy the other. 

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Aria the Animation addpermalink

- Both have the same feels.
- They show the beautiful of human relationship.
- Kinda have a similar setting, while Aria takes place in the future yet like 19th century Italy, Violet Evergarden takes place in 19th century Germany like region.
- In certain episode, both use a similar concept of "letter that travel across time".
- Great soundtrack, melancholic, have similar feels when you listen to them.

Having the same script writer, it's not suprising to find these similar elements. Both are pretty good top tier slice of life anime. 

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Clannad addpermalink

I also made this recommendation in Kanon. The reason is that... Well, it is a much better drama than the ones that are from the "KEY studio" that I've seen so far...

There is actual emotional heaviness, a development in the characters and a focused history.

If you are interested in dramatic anime, you should watch this title.

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Anime: Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.

Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. addpermalink

I find both shows very sad. They both easily get people to cry. They are both sad but in a good way. When watching Violet Evergarden I constantly got Anohana vibes! 

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Arte addpermalink

Both animes are set in the past and they travel for work. They sort of start out similar where the main character starts at the bottom and works their way up to their current job. In a way you can say both their job types are artistic. Obviously Arte is about painting but VE learns to express herself artistically through her writing. 

report Recommended by LilPrinceein

In Arte, the main character is also a woman aspiring to learn a trade, painting portraits of clients. In Violet Evergarden, the main character learns the trade of writing letters for clients. As they work for their clients, they learn about them, they gain respect for them, and they gain a friend.

Both are historical fiction taking place in a European setting. In either, there is a blossoming romance with someone they idolize, although in Violet Evergarden it is a side plot.

Coincidentally, both shows are named after the main character. 

report Recommended by RebelPanda

Both series have similar appearing protagonists, both of whom are independent young women who are looking to explore human emotions through developing their technical and artistic skills. Both series also take place in pre-modern European-style settings, although Arte is more pre-industrial. Both have little if any sexualization--the protagonists carry the story with their personalities and principles rather than with their chests. 

report Recommended by matrograde

Both have an amazing, emotional, slice of life storyline backed by phenomenal scores, and the animation for them is among the best I've ever seen. The main character is an ambitious female who wants to learn more of life through drawing and ARTE has a tough conversations and plenty of feelings . ARTE and Violet want to upgrade their skills and win the challenges they face . Both are examples of a love it or hate it anime, but if you enjoyed one, I'm almost positive you will also enjoy the other.  

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Shiguang Dailiren addpermalink

If you crave a warm, melancholy, and heart-touching anime like Violet Evergarden, then I recommend you watch Shiguang Daili Ren. The story also follows the main characters, Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang, who offer services to help their clients solve emotional life problems that make you have to prepare a tissue box in every episode, just like Violet does. 

Regarding the characters, you can see Violet in both of them. Cheng Xiaoshi also has a sad backstory that makes you want to dive into the depths of his heart and unravel the wound that hinders his joy in the present moment. While through Lu Guang, you can see Violet's attitude aspect at work, calm and professional. Lastly, both of these anime have their own art style, which I found mesmerizing in their own way. read more 

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Youjo Senki addpermalink

the stories aren't similar AT ALL but the MCs of both shows are underage blonde girls who are in the military bc of their good combat skills. 

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3-gatsu no Lion addpermalink

The tears I felt watching both of these kept happening whether I wanted to or not. Both explore deeper themes of life and self much more than something like a tragic romance 

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Shigofumi addpermalink

While their settings and surrounding premises are drastically different (Violet Evergarden being a steampunk slice of life while Shigofumi is a supernatural urban thriller), both are emotional narratives revolving around their lead characters as female kuudere protagonists, whom are emotionally withdrawn and their job is to deliver letters on behalf of their clients. Both shows have both standalone and story-driven segments. 

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Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon addpermalink

• Both are coming of age story which centre around a low esteem female lead. Both the story focuses on MC's growth and there is lots of emotional and heartwarming event throughout the series. 

• Both have beautiful art and animation. Kinda give similar vibes. 

• My happy marriage is more romance oriented where else Violet Evergarden is episodic and doesn't focuses much on romance until the very end of the series (movie).  

report Recommended by ZXEAN

 Some of the similarities between Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon and Violet Evergarden that might make anime watchers watch the other one :
   > Both are slice-of-life anime that focuses on the emotional journey of the main characters. Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon tells the story of a young woman named Chika who is trying to find her place in the world after her marriage falls apart. Violet Evergarden is the story of a former soldier named Violet who is trying to come to terms with her past and find a new purpose in life.
   >Both anime feature strong female leads. Chika and Violet are both independent and determined women who are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in.
   >Both anime explores themes of love, loss, and hope. Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon and Violet Evergarden are both heartwarming stories that will stay with you long after you've finished watching them.

Here are some bullet points summarizing the similarities between the two anime:
 >Both are slice-of-life anime.
>Both focus on the emotional journey of the main characters.
 >Both feature strong female leads.
>Both explore themes of love, loss and hope. read more 

report Recommended by Bijoy-Sama

Violet Evergarden and My Happy Marriage are anime with settings based on similar timelines but from different regions, and while My Happy Marriage is more romance focused, both anime have a focus on a main character with a struggle to understand and handle emotions and cover those aspects in a very deep and often heartfelt way, both anime also have excellent production quality, with outstanding animation, OST, voice acting and directing all being a perfect enhancement to these great stories. 

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Fruits Basket 1st Season addpermalink

If you value the pursuit of understanding one's emotions, then you will find that in both series. There are many ways in which these anime differ in genre. However, the way they approach the matter of understanding emotions is identical. The tragic heroine finds a way to give her peers emotional closure despite she herself needing said closure.

The wholesome epiphanies that these heroines grant are soothing and restores your faith in humanity. They grant their peers emotional support to help them deal with their realistic struggles to grant the courage to escape their emotional turmoil. If not, directly intervene to save others from collapsing under their emotions.

If you are trying to find this special kind of pursuit, then you'll arrive at the other anime as the answer. read more 

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Gunslinger Girl addpermalink

Both shows are heavily about the aftermath of war, and the change it can have on the world. The main characters were both heavily involved in war, and are very familiar with the bloodshed that it brings. These series both take a deep look into the affects war has on the psyche of those involved, particularly young kids who really shouldn't have any business with it. They are both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. The characters in both are also very well-written and a pleasure to follow. 

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Howl no Ugoku Shiro addpermalink

Fantasy, steampunk settings, with themes of anti-war, focus on love, with beautiful animation.  

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Mushishi addpermalink

Protagonist is a special professional and they meet various people and encounter their stories as they travel to those who require their services. 

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Monster addpermalink

These two animes show you what a human is. Both have amazing soundtracks that are perfect according to scenes. These animes teaches you the meaning of life, beauty, innocence, kindness and many other important facts about humanity. 10/10 for both animes. Recommended for those who understands. 

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So Ra No Wo To addpermalink

There is a very similar feel to both series, perhaps to do with the style of anime, perhaps the storyline and perhaps the setting. Both are set in a fictional world very similar to our own that has been ravaged by war. Both concern a small group of working women in their late teens and early twenties and both deal with the trauma of war. In particular, the almost autistic character of Violet reminded me strongly of Noël Kannagi (寒凪乃絵留)
who displays similar autistic traits, an inability to express emotions and has played a role in the fighting and bloodshed. 

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Casshern Sins addpermalink

Both main protagonists are titular protagonists, with the story being focused on character progression and development via their experiences with different individuals with differing strifes, struggles, and issues.
Both main protagonists seek to understand themselves better, as they both are not good with understanding or expressing emotions, or even just understanding themselves in general. Both tried to find a new reason to live.
Violet and Casshern both had to bear and deal with the sins from their respective pasts, knowing that none of that will ever disappear. Both of them have tried to commit suicidal acts due to almost having lost hope of finding a purpose to live.
Both Violet and Casshern are highly feared by other people/robots due to their expertise in combat, and both have held back from trying to kill if possible, though Violet absolutely tries everything to not kill her enemies as opposed to how she did in the past, whereas Casshern WILL kill if necessary, and may go "berserk" as well.
Both series have similar formats, showcasing a different character with a different personality and/or ideal/issue nearly each different episode, and ends off with a final closure on both protagonists.
Both shows display some of the most pristine and gorgeous showcasings of animation qualities.
Both shows explore a world after war, though Casshern's world is post-apocalyptic, while Violet's story is based off post-WWI settings.
Finally, both series have very grim and heavy themes, though Casshern Sins, being in a post-apocalyptic setting, is a lot darker and heavier, centered around the idea and concept of death and dying, while Violet Evergarden focuses on a story of loss after war, and is relatable with former war veterans. read more 

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Haibane Renmei addpermalink

Both the main characters start out in a world unknown to them, and go on slow-paced emotional journeys to find purpose in their new lives and help the cast of colorful characters they meet along the way, while both struggle greatly with their past memories.
Stories of soul searching and becoming.
Both fantastical, both have great soundtrack, both are atmospheric-- and both made me cry. 
Highly recommend both. 

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Anime: Haikara-san ga Tooru Movie 1: Benio, Hana no 17-sai

Haikara-san ga Tooru Movie 1: Benio, Hana no 17-sai addpermalink

Both are great anime series (Haikara-san is an old TV series and then later reworked into two movies, watch the movies for a better version that cuts out a lot from the original series, but it still works) that are similar in more ways than not. They both focus on a girl as the main character and her lover that drives them to keep on going. Both hit you in the feels, are relatable, and have some funny moments. Definitely check the other show out, you will like them both!  

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Suisei no Gargantia addpermalink

Integrating into society is undoubtedly tough when one has been bred solely for a single purpose for as long as they can remember. ‘Suisei no Gargantia’ and ‘Violet Evergarden’ showcase a vision and an opportunity to open one’s eyes to look beyond the bloodshed and sacrifices of war into a world where there is something worth living for. 

‘Suisei no Gargantia’ depicts a person’s sheltered life and the pilgrimage he has to go through when being thrown into a world of great bewilderment. Aside from the impressive animation, the show is able to draw out its tenacity whenever it portrays a view that requires a considerable level of emotion.  A series that is deemed high stature with unequivocal originality is hard to come by, thus deserving recognition when it surfaces. 

‘Violet Evergarden’ is the mother of all things magical and what ‘Suisei no Gargantia’ could have been had it expanded on its narrative. The story is of rich substance and audiences will find themselves laughing throughout this memorable journey…and crying during the most emotional of times. The quality of the animation and character expression are second-to-none, something worth acknowledging which is a commendation to the series. 
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Fruits Basket: The Final addpermalink

Both series share themes of overcoming grief & trauma, finding/forging your own identity, developing kindness and empathy for others & recognizing their own unique identities & struggles. Although at times sad, Furuba and VE are also uplifting, acknowledging in equal parts the sadness of goodbyes as well as the hope of new beginnings.

Furuba has more classic shoujo elements and a larger consistent cast whose development is shown over time, whereas Violet Evergarden focuses more on Violet's growth and side characters whose arcs are largely contained in single episodes. 

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Trigun addpermalink

How are these two series similar? Mostly the similarity is a feeling regarding the tone of both series one really can't put into words. Both involve characters with mysterious pasts that unfold as the series progresses, but the chances of the viewer watching either series and falling in love with the characters is high. Neither series holds back on torturing the characters. 

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Gosick addpermalink

*Both give a similar vibe...
*Both take place in an earlier time during a war...
*Both protagonists (Violet & Victorica) come to terms with their feelings as the series goes on...
*Similar art style
*Both series are a masterpiece from a story and art point of view 

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Tegamibachi Reverse addpermalink

both about sending messages and issues of love and war 

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Hibike! Euphonium addpermalink

another work from the genius Kyoto animation, hibike euphonium, just like violet evergarden is about a young girl learning how to find enjoyement in life through her passion. it has beautiful visuals like Violet Everegarden and is a brilliant character story all in itself. 

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Happy Sugar Life addpermalink

The two series share a premise: a tough, mentally broken heroine searching for the meaning of love. The heroines are both highly competent and badass, but have to face the consequences of the blood on their hands. The love they eventually stumble upon is unconventional, asymmetric and bound for disappointment.

That being said these series are clearly meant for different audiences and espouse different worldviews. Violet Evergarden could be called grimbright while Happy Sugar Life is your classic grimdark. 

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Prima Doll addpermalink

Retired war veterans decide to get civilian jobs after the war ended.

They find it hard to adjust because they still get flashbacks to their actions and memories during the war.

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Perfect Blue addpermalink

Alas, beautiful life is often not given to all. A broken human is often one that is the sentient of emotional pain for dear viewers. Violet Evergarden and Perfect Blue, are two anime with respectable mistresses that find themselves on the wrong side of the coin in life. One that comes at the cost of a very human part.

The sanity of the mind, PB explores such as how it can be twisted, distorted, manufactured, all of the above as life continues on in this weird world of superimposition between both the truth of reality, and the psychedelics of the imagination. In the loss of love, VE explores the journey one must take to understand what love is via the multiple different real human lives she interacts with.

A very simple element of the human being, somehow, by some evil entity, being cast out dehumanising said unfortunate ladies, how they piece back the simple fracture is something only viewing would allow you to find out.

Both are good dramas, with PB tending towards a more pessimistic avant-garde style presentation, in comparison to the almost fantastical nature of the SoL VE. They both look very very good by the way.
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NieR:Automata Ver1.1a addpermalink

Both feature beautiful female main characters who are soldiers (or in the case of Violet, former soldiers), who are involved in long violent wars, and who have to come to terms with the reality that their wars they fought or are fighting may have broader implications for themselves or the world they are in, than they first initially considered as ordinary soldiers, leading to personal revelations and growth. Both are also very well produced, and feature gorgeous animation and settings. Violet also has cybernetic hands of a sort and 2B is an android so they share some cyberpunk themes. 

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Carole & Tuesday addpermalink

Carole & Tuesday and Violet Evergarden aren't similar in terms of stories, but the feels in both of them aren't too different either. I really can't say anything other than that.

Both animation styles are very polished too, probably what gives the most similarity.  

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Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki addpermalink

Both of these anime have very different story, but what I find similar is that protagonists are involved in an incident that affects their feelings and lives. So they end up having to learn a lot from life, get mature,  understand their feelings better and let go of things that troubles them most.Both have a nice story, breath taking animation and emotional scenes. 

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Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni addpermalink

War. There are lives that will be lost during a war, following by the grief by their close ones upon receiving the dreaded news. Both shows depict such themes well, reminding us about the cruelty of war.

KonoKata did a stellar job depicting the actual happenings during a war, while Violet Evergarden is severely lacking in realism when it comes to the actual thing about war, it still manages to deliver the realistic tragedy that war may bring upon us. 

If you wanted a larger dose of realism, go for KonoKata. If you wanted drama with superb presentation, go for Violet Evergarden. 

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Hotarubi no Mori e addpermalink

Both of these anime deal with the longing and melancholy that surrounds a love just out of reach. Through learning to love someone else the protagonists learn how to live life to its fullest. 

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Akagami no Shirayuki-hime addpermalink

Love, fantasy, working hard, and beautiful European style settings.  

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