Clannad: After Story

Both feature similar entertaining romcom styles, though Toradora leans more towards comedy while Clannad (especially AS) has more drama. While Clannad has stronger thematic development and is more poignant overall, if you liked one you will probably like the other. 

report Recommended by linnaes

I can't stress how much I loved both these series. Evoking a diversity of emotions (among them, laughs, hearty smiles, tears, and "aww moments" from cuteness), these unforgettable romantic comedies are the archetypes of their genre. If you enjoyed one, you will most definitely enjoy the other (although I was initially hesitant to try Clannad since it is more "drama heavy", Toradora had its tear jerker moments as well).

Enjoy!
Riotnoob. 

report Recommended by riots

Toradora and After Story greatly share the theme of "growing up" in a sense. Clannad After Story goes with the more realistic approach though which highly suits it. Toradora has a more dramatic feel due to certain conflicts presented in the story line. Overall, Toradora's dramatic phazes can be enjoyed if you liked the drama in After Story; the idea works likewise. 

report Recommended by Sabeeh

Romance, Problems with one's self, Slice of lifey. All the normal stuff that creates a good show with a welcoming atmosphere. I enjoyed both of these shows almost equally as much and recommend anyone that has watched Clannad and Clannad: After Story to go and watch Toradora! 

The decision to watch both of these shows is far from regrettable and will leave you with hours of happiness and days of life changing thoughts and feelings. 

report Recommended by bonbonsandcream

If you liked Clannad's amazing character depth and relationship development, than Toradora is a great choice for you. While it can get a bit cheesy at times, Toradora is one of the best romantic character dramas I've ever seen, with characters that serve as the perfect example of 'show don't tell'. Highly recommended to anyone who likes brilliantly complex characters and also enjoys a good old' feels trip. 

report Recommended by postitnotes

Similar in the sense that both are emotional romance shows, however clannad is a bit more on the fantasy side.  

report Recommended by ColCasey

Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki addpermalink

Both have similar topics. When a person losses someone they loved and have to raise their childrens on their own. Extremily poweful and heartbreaking. Cute childrens ( ushio, ame) that have sad stories on their own. Both have a fantasy but intead of making the story boring and unrealistic, make it more powerful.
If you like it, you will definetly like the other. 

report Recommended by almomizar16

Similar emphases on family and both leave you with a similar satisfying feeling. Plenty of drama, heartbreak, and a little comedy to make these slice of life stories about families growing up some of the best anime there are. Clannad After Story has more romance and much more drama while Wolf Children has more emphasis on the kids growing up and discovering who they want to be. 

report Recommended by Asfaria

Both involve a parent raising their child (or children in Wolf Children) whilst overcoming their own personal issues. It's difficult to say exactly how similar the two situations are without giving huge spoilers, but they're pretty similar.

Also, both series have a fantastic soundtrack and incredible animation, and they're both extremely emotional watches. Chances are that one or another might make you shed a tear at some point. And if you were left with somewhat of a void after watching either CAS or WC, one of these will probably fill it.

(Bear in mind, though, that if you're going to watch After Story, it might be an idea to watch Clannad's first series first). read more 

report Recommended by totorolover33

Everyone takes away something different when watching a series. When I think I found a new favourite, I really ask myself, what was so great about what I just watched? What about it moved me so much? I ask myself that of Clannad: After Story (CAS) and Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki (OK).

CAS and OK have very sad and poignant moments. OK has the saddest opening I've seen to date. CAS made me cry at the end. Without revealing the plot, tragedy strikes and the story telling is very well done in both.

Raising a child has its ups and downs and this is well captured in both. There is the ineffable cuteness of a child, the difficulties of raising one and finally the satisfaction of seeing them grow. This aspect is well captured in the narratives and you really get to share in the emotions of parenthood.

So, if you watched one and felt really emotionally moved by the sad moments and parenting, you will no doubt enjoy the other. read more

report Recommended by AvatarSama

Both anime have a heavy focus on real-life struggles, though with a bit of magic sprinkled within the plot. They're also massive tearjerkers with somewhat ambiguous endings, though Wolf Children's is less controversial. And finally, both of them are about learning to continue hoping and carry on, even in the darkest of moments - wonderful art pieces of inspiration and love. 

report Recommended by TheCafeGirl

Both have similiar topics the importance of family and the struggles of adulthood.
Also both have a fantastic soundtrack and incredible animation and they're both extremely emotional scenes.
If you like it,you will definetly like the other 

report Recommended by PillowyIITA

One of the hardest things in the world can be raising a child. It only makes it worse when said person is struggling with life already as it is. These statements are well presented in the stories Clannad After Story and Wolf Children.

The struggling parents Tomoya and Hana go through a majority of ups and downs in their seemingly lives full of despair. And whilst they go through parenthood, they too, proceed on a path to go over new lessons in what being a parent means.

Both are great visual pieces with heartfelt moments around every corner of the movie. 

report Recommended by NextUniverse

Nagi no Asu kara addpermalink

Realistic, supernatural anime that deal with love in all its different forms. In addition, there are striking similarities between the main protagonists and their respective relationships with their families and their primary love interests. 

Consider watching the other if you enjoy the exploration of the themes of romance, friendship, family, and the changes in these relationships as time passes. 

report Recommended by ataraxial

Slice of life/Romance series that deal with love in all different forms. They feel quite real and realistic considering they both have supernatural elements. 

There's good character development in both with each own interesting story.
Both series are quite emotional, also with cute, happy and comical moments. 
They give of very much the same feeling. 

report Recommended by TiigerLily

A slice of life anime with a glaring supernatural element that governs the story. 
This includes a character driven plot where all of the main cast has a fleshed out character development (save a minor few), a solid romance storyline, breath taking animation, memorable music, and copious cliff hangers and plot twists that will give you "the feels".

Nagi no Asukara are one of the few animes that will fill the void when finishing Clannad: After Story. Likewise, Clannad and Clannad: After Story is an appropriate series to watch if you want more stories like Nagi. 

report Recommended by Akio-kun

School life romantic comedies, both of them also in the drama genre.
They both involve a group of friends which grow up while time passes.
Both of them give you the same feeling, they're really emotional. 

report Recommended by nyarthotep

They are similar in Drama Scene I love them Both but If you like Clannad AS then you ll most probably like Nagi no Asukara.. 

report Recommended by wasif_khan

Both are coming-of-age stories about the changes in life as time progresses and brings about emotions that impacted my outlook on life 

report Recommended by XyriaLight

Both feels Anime with great romance about a group of friends just growing up together. 

report Recommended by BonerInc

Myself; Yourself addpermalink

If you loved clannad you'll also like myself yourself. Because both of these anime series have similar drawings, sad background stories of characters and hopeful expectations from the future and a big romance
 

report Recommended by sosruquo

One of the best representatives of a genre. Very beautiful histories with a shade of grief 

report Recommended by AesmaDaeva

These are both tragic love stories, and both have a happy ending in them. Not only that but its comedic just like clannad was (well in the beggining xP). Myself; Yourself AND clannad, are my 2 favorite animes hands down. 

report Recommended by kingd0mhearts

Both anime show the pain and hardship that had to be endured during the relationship. Both has a bit of comedy in it. Clannad is a bit more dramatic and imo clannad does a better job of making you feel the emotion but both anime taught me a lot.  

report Recommended by Ryuu_Hatake

Both Have a strong cast of characters, a cheery start with a somewhat misleading OP, deep development among all characters, and both will certainly terrorize you emotionally to some level. Watch at you're own discretion.  

report Recommended by Kslate23

Anime based on a romance, with a very original story and with a touch of drama 

report Recommended by Ackron

They both involve a somewhat large cast of students dealing with their own issues. It seems like your typical harem judging by the profile of the anime, but there's a lot more behind that

Myself;Yourself and Clannad: After Story lean towards the depressing side yet the animes & their plots are very enjoyable from the beginning until the end 

report Recommended by Sylvettia

Aria the Origination addpermalink

although in the exterior they look very different,Aria and Clannad are quite simmilar 

Both of them give the viewer that heartwarming feeling after watching an episode.
Also both of them teach the viewer morals through the storyline.

Aria is anyway much more less dramatic,because while Clannad can be very tense at times,Aria is always laid back and relaxing...

anyway,these 2 animes are both a must watch,especially for the comedy/slice of life fans out there 

report Recommended by clannad4ever

Beautiful stories evoking emotional response 

report Recommended by goomblor

Both shows have the same feel to it. Watch the prequels first. 

report Recommended by Aquamarine-

Slice of life with a tremendous emotional plots and a lot moral lessons. Clannad After Story is more focused in romance, Aria is focused in the daily lifes of the main characters, both anime series tell the happy and sad experiences of the main characters.  

report Recommended by Miroi

The core of both series centers around their characters growing and becoming better people, experiencing a new understanding of themselves that become obvious in retrospect.

The stakes of both are simple and down-to-earth (humanity is never at stake).  The drama in both series is often understated (especially in Aria).  They both aim to convey something beautiful about life, and if they succeed for you, you might change certain ways how you act or think.

They convey in deceptively straightforward but profound terms the beauty and meaning in family or of teaching. 

report Recommended by Index1

Both series are affected very important things that make us think about real life.

A masterpiece is on the same level with Clannad: After Story. 

report Recommended by Kns-

Captivating storytelling that pushes you to the brink emotionally. Good themes that profess virtue and love. Also characters that you can't help but get attached to and want to see more of. 

report Recommended by Brittaman12

Kimi ga Nozomu Eien addpermalink

Also romance,drama,and also you can feel the life from this anime!Also,like Clannad,Kimi ga Nozomu Eien is full of feelings to friends,who later become lovers.
In Kimi ga Nozomu Eien Haruka is similar to Nagisa. 

report Recommended by Kawabe-kun

It has drama with a small amount of comedy, even though Clannad has a disappointing end for many reviewers.
Both series worth watching. 

report Recommended by AALT

Clannad and the sequel has allot in comment especialy the sequel. there is allot of emotion in it and a true life aspect.

 

report Recommended by Drakeson

Lots of drama and in depth zoom on how the character(s) feel pain and deal with it (or not) Both is definitely must see. 

report Recommended by Xedroz07

Both series are about mediocre high school students that are involved in a romantic story that becomes tragedy later on due to certain circumstances. The main characters have a lot in common, also there are several hilarious scenes as well as confessions that make you cry.
Clannad: After Story has more drama but it is well in the same genre.
I hope you will enjoy both series as I have 

report Recommended by Growler

Both anime have very dramatic romance stories and overuse pathos/melodramatic mecanics in order to stir viewers. Unless, Clannad is most bittersweet and have also good feeling/comedy moments while Kimi ga Nozomu Eien has a"big drama density" which can be very opressing. 

report Recommended by Alyta98

Rumbling hearts and Clannad are similar in emotional style and drama.  

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Fruits Basket: The Final addpermalink

Both series focused on personal realization, coming of life and relationships between people that faced trauma in the past. 

report Recommended by Clannadstan

None other than the epitome of endings.

Emotion. It's a powerful thing, because of it, we can do things that may or may not make sense, we can find ourselves in the worst of times, we can find at the brightest of times. All it usually takes is someone else to lift one from the worst times. Clannad AS and FB Final use this base and shoot it up to a spectacular quality. One that has a well earned itself a history of being #1 in that category (of their times), both here at home (of MAL), and with fans around us.

I won't go into too much due to spoilers, but there is a lot of change to the immense build-up that was before the two sequels came to be, paying off with what is probably some of the most respected finals anyone could ask for.

Watch the whole series of either if you haven't already. They are good romance, drama, with some supernatural events. Very much worth your while. read more

report Recommended by NextUniverse

- Emotional plot
- Amazing characters
- must watch anime
- catching / moving
- Good romance
- Romance anime starter 

report Recommended by kyo_04

(Spoiler free)

Clannad.. a perfect slice of life anime.. But why am i recommending it to those who liked fruits basket final?
1)Character development: Fruits basket showed amazing character development from season one portraying every aspect of a character and throwing light on the backstories of the characters.. Clannad also does the same.. talks about the backstories of different characters.. also the character development from clannad season 1 to afterstory is just wonderful..
2)Emotional aspect: Clannad afterstory is one of those anime that calls the onion chopping ninja.. (jk) Its also a tearjerker anime, similar to fruits basket, which is liked by a lot of people.
3)Romance: Just like kyo and tohru, Yuki and Machi, in Clannad also, we can notice the growing relationship between Tomoya and Nagisa

TL;DR Character development, Emotional aspect, Romance, Backstories, slice of life, all these aspects of Clannad are similar to fruits basket making it a must watch for someone who liked Fruits basket!!  
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report Recommended by Abhijith_Pai

- Presents the hardships of life and love
- Characters break down and must overcome their struggles
- Similar vibes, themes, and emotional tone
- Both are tearjerkers and amazing drama animes 

report Recommended by Shiizu-Chann

Both series are intense emotional journeys that focus on the issues of generational and familial trauma, connecting with others, and developing as an individual. Both have a slight fantasy element that accentuates the overall plot, along with beautiful animation, scoring and character development. 

report Recommended by k_lou14

Family story where we can experience happiness, pain and fragility. But throughout the story, those feeling helps to recognize the meaning of "family" and solve the misunderstandings of those unsaid thing. 

report Recommended by nirererin

Air addpermalink

Both made from the same company and in similar style. Both are moving and worthful. In Air story of protagonists take place in the past, in Clannad characters get together in other world. If you like Clannad, then you must to watch Air. 

report Recommended by Shifu

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Just like Clannad ~After Story~, Air is also a anime that is really touching and an anime that will make you feel like crying 

report Recommended by TrueTearz

They both are full of drama. But the good kind. They're both cute and will give you a fuzzy feeling in your heart. (Sorry I'm corny like that). And they both make you appreciate what you have. Clannad is a lot longer though. And Air is very short.  

report Recommended by RainbowBox

Both stories are incredibly compelling at making you feel. If you're looking for a good tearjerker then this is for you. The story builds up with the few episodes it has, but it really makes you fall in love with the characters, and creates an impact full end to the story. If you like these types of stories i would recommend watching more works from Key 

report Recommended by flottings

There both made me cry like a baby bro...and there both from the perfect studio KoiAni so you will never be disappointed  by watching them...reload your eye because you are going to cry.....a lot 

report Recommended by M7MD_MNS_115

-Both based on visual novels created by Key
-(IMO) Both give off a calming feel when watching
-Both have lovable, realistic characters
-Both have a great balance between humor and being serious. 

report Recommended by TempestoGod

Both share the same essence and style. The main characters have many similarities. 
And share many similarities both in the development of the plot and in that of the characters  

report Recommended by Wronsky

ef: A Tale of Memories. addpermalink

Artwork in both animes is outstanding and avant-garde (same applies to ef - tale of melodies). Both incorporate supernatural characters in surreal settings and heavy doses of symbolism (ef much more so). Ef's characterization is markedly more in-depth. Clannad avoids the ef serie's intense (but well-executed) melodrama, whereas ef avoids Clannad's harem stereotypes.  

report Recommended by Cinnamonsylph

It's got the same vibe and feel about it! Both animes have great characters, and the love story in both animes are truly remarkable. What the two shows also have in common is the magic and mystery of the world the characters live in! If u liked Clannad Afterstory, you will also love Ef: A tale of memories, and vice versa! They both have bittersweet ends, where you will either end up crying, or have this sense of happy feeling when the show is done! 

report Recommended by 50-Yen

Both of these shows have a similar art style, that I believe aids in the telling of the story. Although I would identify Ef as a bit more on the artsy side, both shows tell their respective stories in interesting ways that fully utilize the characters and art style. Also, the characters in both these shows are vivid, real and relatable, which just enhances the ability of these shows to pull on your heart. Also, both of these shows have a unique supernatural element that at first I thought would "cheapen" the stories, but in the end I think it added to the surreal art and plot style of the works. Though these shows have a few differences (mainly in the way Ef has that distinctive SHAFT style that I love in all their works) I enjoyed both of them very much, and I still identify these shows among my favorites. read more 

report Recommended by nitso

Anime based on a romance, with a very original story and with a touch of drama 

report Recommended by Ackron

(EG)
For those who are looking for strong emotions, well built dramas, those here are the ones that best fit the request.
(BR)
Para quem ta procurando fortes emoções, dramas bem construidos, esses aqui são os que melhor se encaixam no pedido. 

report Recommended by Romitti

Both A Tale of Memories and Clannad After Story explore really deep themes and make you look at life in a different perspective. They touch on subjects such as depression and death which would make you cry and sympathize with the characters. If you like deep and complex plots, you should check out Clannad After Story and its prequel, Clannad. 

report Recommended by Pengwang117

Plastic Memories addpermalink

Ok first of all its very interesting , but in the same time sad , that what it makes it similar to each other , i would recommend whatching both if you like anime that has somewhat sad and happy parts in it ( sorry for my bad eng lol ) its my first recomm to  

report Recommended by unex11

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Koe no Katachi addpermalink

- These anime are about the struggles the male MCs face as they grow up.
- Both anime have 'regret' as one of the main themes.
- If you felt like crying for one of these anime, then you'll most likely cry for the other
  one as well.
- Both anime are in the world of slice of life. If you're a fan of this genre then you 
  might like both as well. 

report Recommended by aquatar

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ef: A Tale of Melodies. addpermalink

Both approach adult conflicts in a very human way (Clannad AF: aftger episode 8). Both are drama + romance + slice of life and both will probably make you cry...XP 

report Recommended by LuccasDMC

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Golden Time addpermalink

These two animes are "slice of life" types, but they differ in many ways. However, if you seek for a realistic story with subtle and minimal presence of supernatural elements, then both anime's can be a good choice. While "Clannad: After Story" shows a realistic picture of a man who enters adulthood with all its cons and pros, "Golden Time" presents a realistic image of a man who starts his college life, meets new friends, finds love and deals with trauma from the past. 

report Recommended by Adnash

actually both of this anime have a different plot. but both of them have a similar quality. guess what ? both of them have a quality to move your heart, also to warm your cold heart.

both are romance anime, with the same main idea that will show you how cruel is the world. but don't worry it won't deliver you to the path of destruction. both of them are certainly have prepare good ending for theses stuff.

just one thing, make sure you see all the series and be ready to brace your self. it might surprise you in some way. 

report Recommended by Rendhart

Do you care about the past? Should you hide it? What does the future bring? What to do in the present time?

As time goes on, we are prone to experience more and more daunting issues of a haunting past resurface to intercept any current peacetime. Such matters, of course, require those close to us so that we are able to overcome that which brings us down. Stories Golden Time and Clannad AS utilise such techniques in a way that makes both of them stand tall in their present-day spotlight.

Time is a major theme in both, especially in regards to relationships of the past and how we have to let go. Both stories featuring our protagonists Tomoya and Tada find themselves in quite the eventful time of their lives when it comes to love in that respect. 

Would recommend both if you are a fan of drama, looking for something maybe to bring a tear to your eye.

(mixed with 2 different versions of the same rec) read more

report Recommended by NextUniverse

If you liked a Couple anime here is another one, enjoy. 

report Recommended by Daizoku

Anime: Seishun Buta Yarou wa Yumemiru Shoujo no Yume wo Minai

Seishun Buta Yarou wa Yumemiru Shoujo no Yume wo Minai addpermalink

Both anime have a key emotional event which forms the structure of the main plot. They explore how the protagonists deal with the events and the effects that came from the events. The supernatural element played a good bit in both shows as well. 

report Recommended by chaosflame5

Steins;Gate addpermalink

Both have incredibly well-developed characters, and deal with parallel dimensions. 

NOTE: Watch Clannad before watching After Story 

report Recommended by DrHorrible123

Nana addpermalink

Nana is about two girl who have a lot of problems in their life and have to keep struggling, just like Nagisa had to. Both anime made me laugh and cry. The first few episodes of Nana may seem childish or boring, but that's the same problem I had with Clannad, however, in the end, they both became my favourite animes.  

report Recommended by xSimone

Kobato. addpermalink

Both endings are really sweet and touching. If you loved Clannad then you will love Kobato too. 

report Recommended by Lylaaz

Anime: Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana wo Kazarou

Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana wo Kazarou addpermalink

Want story and soundtrack as good as anime you watched before? Watch this. Both anime have a story about raising a child. 

report Recommended by AdityaRizkiS

Elfen Lied addpermalink

Both series are technically solid, though plot and character-wise, they are sub-par.

Both series have one purpose: To prey on your emotion and to make you cry.

report Recommended by pollx

Aishiteruze Baby★★ addpermalink

Romance that is building up following the main character who is taking care of a child its a touching anime just like clannad I saw the recommendation of it and I watch Ababy in 2days <3 got to love it 

report Recommended by VinYuji

Hachimitsu to Clover II addpermalink

Clannad ~AS~ may actually be slower-paced than H&C II, with both being peaceful slice-of-lifes tinged with despair.  Very emotional stories, truly masterpieces.  

report Recommended by MarshallM

Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai addpermalink

In these shows, an initially apathetic main character is taught to cherish his life and those around him by a sickly girl. Through the moving, and at times silly, experiences of the main characters, these stories show that even though happy times may not be permanent, hardship can happen at any time, and those dear to you will die, every moment is worthwhile. 

report Recommended by SAniyoukoso

Shuffle! addpermalink

-Both animes's setting/story goes by an omnibus format, and have small arcs for each heroine that doesn't diverge from the central plot of the story (with the setting intact) 

report Recommended by MagicFlier

3-gatsu no Lion 2nd Season addpermalink

Rei and Tomoya are both guys with troubled pasts who are "saved" by a girl they both care a lot for, Hina and Nagisa. They both also spend a lot of time with families who are not their own but treat them as such, the Kawamotos and the Furukawas.
A lot of heart and emotion are put into both series. Even though After Story takes place over several years and Sangatsu only takes place over a few months, they're both equally effective in conveying emotions that anyone can relate to. 
I see people trying to argue that one is better than the other which makes no sense to me because both shows are excellent and if someone like one then I'm cetain they will love the other. read more 

report Recommended by mushroomcloud

Tonikaku Kawaii addpermalink

Both of these shows happen after what's usually the end of a romance anime: the two main characters finally deciding to go out. After story is a season 2 though, whereas Tonikawa just starts with the main characters in a relationship. 

report Recommended by Vivalande

Maison Ikkoku addpermalink

Both these shows feature character development across years (from high school to work, from university to work), incredibly polished slice of life and immaculate drama 

report Recommended by Nick123asdf

Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi addpermalink

Both series contain heartfelt experiences that may or may not make you cry, along with a daughter-father relationship in the works. They have beautiful animation and art style and deal with similar death related themes. Ai from Kami-Nai and Ushio from Clannad also share similar childish characteristics although diverse from their ages. In each world, the characters are also given second chances. In Kami-Nai however, darker themes are discussed and it is more death-related and fantasy than Clannad AF. In Clannad AF, more drama and romance is involved and it is definitely more slice of life with a slight mix of supernatural. 

report Recommended by bishoujobitch

Kimi no Na wa. addpermalink

The artstyle are very similar with the surrealistic drawings that draws you into the scene; very detailed. The stories deal with a normal world and another vaguely explained world. The way everything works is not put in front of you and requires you to activate your brain and think things through; maybe even doing research. The stories are very powerful and both activate emotions very easily. The biggest difference is how Clannad takes the emotions very far and toys with your heart, while Kimi no na Wa takes simple steps to trigger a lesser level of sadness. 

report Recommended by GiantQAACSleier

Tsumiki no Ie addpermalink

If you want a heartwarming story about a family with a strong theme behind it, try watching Tsumiki no Ie. While Clannad is an anime series and Tsumiki no Ie is a 12 minute short, I believe that Tsumiki no Ie presents a uniquely potent story of a caliber similar to that of Clannad After Story.  

report Recommended by RunningShirtGuy

White Album 2 addpermalink

First thing I would like to let you know is that I am a Slice of Life with romance.
1) I have seen so many anime series of genre Slice of Life but they are 100% School oriented but in these series, Slice of life comes out of School life.
2) Male Main character both suffers and they are not clear out their feeling.
 

report Recommended by wasif_khan

Bakuman. addpermalink

I am treating Bakuman., Bakuman. 2, and Bakuman. 3, all 75 episodes, as one series

The similar aspects:
-Dramatic moments that may or may not make you tear up
-Extremely well-written romance
-Some incredibly touching moments
-Some hilarious moments

The different aspects
-Clannad: After Story is much more serious than Bakuman.
-Without spoiling anything, the final* ending of Bakuman. ending makes much more sense (*Bakuman. 3)
-The premise of Bakuman. is overall more Shounen, meaning the Main Characters have a goal, and they're going to make in a reality
-Bakuman. has an overall more realistic feel to it

In conclusion it is really up to the watcher, however, both shows are perfect examples of very, very well-written Slice-of-Life, Drama, Rom-Coms(sort of), that will give you a feeling of accomplishment when you finish the entire series. read more 

report Recommended by athenasrage

Anime: Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows

Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows addpermalink

Cat Daru and Garbage doll from Clannad act really similar  

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Haibane Renmei addpermalink

You've seen one of these masterpieces and you don't know where to go next? Looking for something as brilliant and perfect which isn't a copy of the anime you just saw? This is it. Both are shinning pinnacles of slice-of-life, which may seem like a genre for which it is easy to produce animes, while in reality it's quite tricky to avoid all the pitfalls of mediocrity and make something so enjoyable and heartwarming as these two. 

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Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora addpermalink

If you liked very touching stories filled with love, like Clannad ~After Story~. Then Hanbu no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora would make it as another ideal anime that you should watch! Unlike Clannad ~After Story~, it's straight to the point without dragging it too long, explaining the short 6 episodes of the anime itself. A great short story! 

report Recommended by Xerth

Sakamichi no Apollon addpermalink

Both anime can be very tear jerking and really fun to watch with it's in depth characters 

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Kowarekake no Orgel addpermalink

A show that is very much emotional and heartfelt as the other. 

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Suzuka addpermalink

This anime is recommended because the story is well made, romance and drama sets you to thinking about real life. Like Clannad this story will touch your emotions. 

This anime has 26 nice episodes, the after story off this anime isn't shown but its readable in the manga. Still i recommend the anime and the manga to the fans of Clannad after story!

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Yamato Akitsuki travels to Tokyo alone to study in one of the high schools located within the area. He lives in with his aunt who operates a public bath solely for the ladies in the local district and begins his normal high-school life. One day, he chances upon a girl in school and is immediately mesmerised by her beauty. He is shocked when he realise later that the girl, Suzuka, is actually living next door to him. From then on, Yamato's ordinary life begins to change little by little. 
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The setting and concept is strongly similar yet the direction of the story goes on a different route. If you enjoyed Clannad, you will love this anime because both contains the same 'Key magic' and mysterious elements to the plot 

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