Princess Principal

The works have very similar premise, featuring spies in an European cold war, trying to prevent two neighbouring nations colliding from within the enemy nation. Princess principal takes a more serious approach with drama as its main focus, while spy x family takes a light hearted comedic approach. Both contains romance elements, likeable characters, mind games, banger soundtracks and more. They are very similar in terms of setting but very different in terms of approach and characters. If you like the 1900s aesthetics but not totally based in reality (like mind readers or anti-gravitational devices), the spy action or the wholesome romance in one show, the chances are you will probably like the other.  read more 

Similar settings. Both shows take place during european cold war as well in east west conflict. Characters try to fit into society to not stand out as spies. Both shows deal with deceiption, tricks and action. Highly recommended. 

Spies in a European setting fighting a war unknown the rest of the world. while every mission is it's own small ark or episode, there is certainly an overall plot development to look forward to. sounds interesting? well that synopsis describes two amazing series. one is a top tier character driven comedy with some serious moments and action here and there, and the other is a story driven steampunk thriller with tons of tragic moments that still makes you laugh with it's extremely well written character interactions. the way I see it, princess principal is kind of like spies x family's more serious older sister. Both of their production is nothing short of masterclass, Although I do think princess principal has the slight upper hand in that aspect, specially with the music. but again, both shows are absolutely amazing, and I suggest you watch both of them. ps: Trust me and watch princess principal dubbed, and spy x family subbed. that is by far, at least imo their better version. read more 

Both set in a sort of Cold War era, with similar tech. Thought of Spy x Family when watching Princess Principal. 

It's been some time since I've been waiting for Spy x Family to get an adaption so I can do this. Princess Principal is a spy, steampunk anime that focuses a bit more on the spy side of things with several elite girls attending Queen's Mayfaire school work as undercover agents. With their unique skills, they do their best to protect the Commonwealth. The show also has a historical setting similar to Spy x Family for those who enjoy going back in time with their stories. 

Both anime is about a spy trying to fit in the society while doing a mission  

Spies are prominent in both. Personally I find Loid and the main character of Princess Principal, Ange, compelling in different ways, but no spoilers here. If you want a good spy anime, this is a good short one for you. 

Cute girls doing badass things. Both shows are about a group of cute but badass girls working as spies and fights evil in the shadows. 

Both shows are about spy girls fighting for safety of others. In both shows girls are using special gadets to beat evil guys. 

A group of spy girls. Princess Principal is darker and deeper while Release The Spyce is mixed with CGDCT 

Release the Spyve and Princess Principal are animes in which a group of girls work together as spies. Despite this, the setting and nature of the enemy are quite different, but if you love girl spies, you'll probably like both. 

Both are spy shows with all female cast. 

cute girls (but have strength and dexterity above than normal adults) who secretly work as spies. during their work, they may do riskful things such as fighting, killing, spying, and infiltrating because it's the part of their job. there is evil corporate or power that causes problems and the girls have to resolve them all. the stories have darkness and conflicts (i think Princess Principal is darker and has more complex conflict) especially since some of the girls have different ways to resolve issues. the stories also have the similar moral message : every spy is a liar! 

Both series are based around spies. Stories revolve around their missions. Tone is serious and dramatical. Joker Game is based in real world history between WW1 and WW2, where Princess Principal take place in alternate steampunk version of victorian era.  

If yout like this anime, probably you also might like joker game anime, both of them telling stories about spy, and like your expected in every episode will suprise you :) 

Princess Principal is basically Joker game, moe edition. Both are centered around spy rings and take place over 70 years ago (Joker game plays in the prelude to WWII, PP takes place in a steampunk version of late 19th century England). As such, both enter moral gray zones and make you question whether or not the guys you're following are really the 'good' ones. Lastly, as it appears, both are Episodic anime. 

Both are spy based anime series with a case per episode. The main difference is that Joker Game's characters are mainly 20-year-old guys and Princess Principal have teens girls.  

I must admit, I haven't finished Joker Game yet, but from what I've seen, it's quite similar to Princess Principal. Joker Game's narrative is focused around the missions of the various characters, and Princess Principal follows one group the whole time, but the episodes are out of order, allowing you to unravel the mysteries and figure things out in a very unique way. It also has a sort of spy theme as well, in a time past, though Princess Principal seems to be more of a fantasy realm than Joker Game. 

-Teenage girls given responsibilities no one their age should really be having -Gunfights, albeit to varying degrees -An organisation or entity overseeing the workings of these agents 

cute girls that are in an organization that helps people, they also wear school uniforms to blend in. 

Both feature a group of students working undercover in an underground organization. 

Characters: both anime main roles are girls Storyline: Lycoris Recoil = Modern, in Japan Princess Principal = Ancient, but quite high tech like anti-gravitational lifting ball that enables human fly, in Europe both are action anime (Lycoris Recoil = Guns) (Princess Principal = Any spy equipments include guns) their main storyline are not that similar relation of Chisato & Takina = relation of the main roles of Princess Principal's Charlotte & Ange Lineart & quality of graphic: both lineart are the same, thin & modern lineart both have bright & warm graphic colour both have excellent camera movement & transition done Music: Lycoris Recoil = Language more to Japanese Princess Principal = Language more to English 

The two anime give out similar feeling when you watch them, from the way the episodes are directed, to the way they are portraying the action in general.And let's not forget the serious(but also realistic by adding the moments of relaxation) portrayal of war(in Princess Principal being internal and in Izetta being between countries). Both of these anime have a main cast of characters that consists mostly of female characters. 

Both series focus around royalty and government along with commoner and royalty relationship of the main character. Royalty Fine/Princess and Commoner Izetta/Ange. Both series have plenty of actions scenes so you wont get bored and there is slight bits of Yuri here and there just like Izetta the Last Witch. If you liked one then you most likely will like the other. 

Both of these series are fantasy takes of historical events (Princess Principal less hard history and more inspiration) The dynamic between the two leads in both shows have similar reasons for why they do what they do Both are politically minded and feature character drama Female led shows for both 

-Both of them revolve around a Victorian-style world setting with some form of unrest being present -Lots of detective vibes can be felt from both of these shows -Good pass-time to keep you wanting more after each episode 

The only relatable aspect is the setting. But one could go on about the mystery elements here too. Spies exist to do the work behind the scenes, or detectives exist to piece together the unknown. Whatever it be, both Gosick and Princess Principal do a good job at executing their setting, a setting of which only the mysterious lingering; a nice little team action to go with too. Both are pretty good mysteries set in the Victorian era (around that period). Take PP for action compared to Gosick's hint of romance between two destined to meet, however.  

Overall plot is not that similar but it features girl characters in some version of Victorian England with a darker plot element. Shadows House is more slice of life supernatural mystery while Princess Principal is about a group of spies but if you like young female in dark Victorian England setting, check them out. 

Protagonists are high school aged females in a Victorian era. Both series feature young characters working in secrecy to overcome the ruling class, no matter the cost (physical, social, emotional). Both thought provoking and mystery driven, with similar period settings. 

Both are dark, complex anime with strong female characters, revolving around a group of 5 girls, and have the same composer (Yuki Kajiura). Additionally, pretty much all of the main characters can be compared to each other: Madoka====>Beatrice- Kindest members of the group who act as the emotional centre, disapprove of the more shady actions of the others and have similar hairstyles. Homura====>Ange- Very stoic and serious girls who care more about protecting the one they love than they do about the bigger picture. Sayaka====>Chise- Japanese, wield swords, very stubborn and cause the most conflict in the group. Kyoko====>Dorothy- Ruthless, slow to trust, prone to grinning menacingly, and have a very tragic past involving their father in some way. Mami====>Charlotte- Blonde, refined and generally very nice but also have their creepy moments. Both are well worth watching, though I think "Madoka Magica" is slightly better. read more 

Both feature all female lead characters who get involved with top secret operations. One fights witches, while the other engages in espionage. Although staring very cute high school age girls, they both deal with very dark subject matter and heavy moral obligations; the difference being Princess Principal was more upfront about it. The biggest similarity would have to be in the character personalities and motivations. Much like every character in Princess Principal is different and has different reasons for joining, each character in Madoka are very different with different motivations. Watching them all try to work together despite these differences is what makes both shows great. read more 

Revenge/Savagery Act is a once self Lie of an Spy/Mafia itself 

Gun-toting lolis as done by Studio 3Hz. 

- Both have a cast of young girls trained in government jobs - Both are set in a politically tense world/Conflict torn world - Both have great OSTs  

Both are placed in alternate history sometime around victorian era in Britain. Both are heavily influenced by steampunk genre. Both are more serious series and deal with military and politics, although Princess Principal more so than Steamboy. 

Both anime follow a group of people with the ultimate aim of radically changing the existing system, eradicating the artistocracy-based system in Moriarty, bringing down the walls - which could even result in the end of the monarchy - in Princess Principal (though in Princess Principal only the 2 main girls are aware of this aim for now, whereas in Moriarty the entire team seems to know it). Also both take place in a 19th century/Victorian England, albeit in Princess Principal the setting is a steampunk one with elements of alternative history. Finally both have a fair deal of intrigue and action (though Princess Principal gives more emphasis to the action, and Moriarty to the intrigue). read more 

Two shows that follow the adventures of a team of female spies in an alternate history/fictionalized version of the early 1900's, where each member of the team brings a unique skillset in their covert missions.