Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World

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These are both episodic anime that center around someone who travels from town to town and  they usually wind up helping someone through a difficult situation at each stop.  While Kino's purpose is only to travel and to see different countries, Ginko's is to find and research "Mushi."  Both stories have beautiful animation and offer up "life lessons."  Although these lessons may be a little easier to see in Kino's Journey, they're there in Mushishi, as well.  Enjoy ^_^ 

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One story per episode, with each episode not having much action in but still has something special about them. 

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Both of these shows focus on a traveler and the people they meet along the way. In Kino's case, she's simply a traveler with no set destination. For Ginko in Mushishi, he goes around to many different places and helps those who have been effected by 'mushi', which is also his job. 

They also both share the same thinking-based mature atmosphere as well, sometimes even delving deep into the way the mind works and peoples own effects on the things around them. 

These two rather slow, yet extremely interesting, shows are very alike and if you liked one of them you should definitely check out the other. read more 

report Recommended by TallonKarrde23

Both animes are very philosophical. Both tell the stories of two travelers, what pushed them to travel and what happens during their journey.
With each episode being an incident from their journey.

report Recommended by EnvyChan

both are very philosophical and, for the most part, bloodless. . .two highly entertaining series that are great to watch when you want to wind down for the day. . . 

report Recommended by RecursiveGreen

Both tell the life of a traveller who don't stay for very long on the same place.
Mushishi tends to the supernatural genre while Kino no tabi is just a fantasy genre. The main thing they have in common is that both have really deep stories and don't tend to the comedic spot. 

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I see so many similarities, I don't know where to begin. Both Ginko and Kino are force to give up there past lives due to something happening in their early childhood, and thus travel around the world. While Kino learns about the cultures of different places in her travels, Ginko's journey is more of one to help others affected by the mushi. Either way, both have episodal storylines. Though frankly I found myself enjoying Kino's journey more, there's no way one wouldn't enjoy both in the same way. 

report Recommended by HalRyder

Bothe animes have a separate story for each episode. Both are very deep, and focus on making the audience think. Both are quite good. 

report Recommended by M_A

Story per episode, not much action, both about forced journey which was started because of some accident, similar beautiful animations, both almost bloodless. If you love one of them you'll love another one for sure. 

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Episodic, sometimes philosophical about life 

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Episodic series about a perpetually travelling protagonist who moves from one locale to another and becomes involved with its denizens on a regular basis. They both have a fairly laidback pace, and the rather stoic yet softhearted nature of both protagonists begs further comparison. Although Kino focuses more on the travelling and Kino herself while Mushishi brings more attention to the mushi and patients being treated, the similarities are very hard to miss. 

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Both laid back atmosphere until you get to near end of each episode leaving you to think. Both protagonists are travelers who left their formal selves as their price to where they are currently. 

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Episodic anime, very cerebral, not much action but very, very entertaining. It's philosophical, poignant, and beautiful. One of the best shows I have ever watched. 

report Recommended by TheFirst

Both have a very calming feel to it and short one episode story lines and both involve traveling to different countries, but don't let that deceive you, each episode is filled with an amazing story and is concluded with an unexpected/philosophical twist that is bound to amaze you. Also the main characters are very similar in their passiveness(or sense of indifference) as well as their inability to settle down in one place. 

report Recommended by WHATNOWHUH

Both are episodic series involving a traveling protagonist that helps out the people that they come across. They both also have a very similar feeling and style to the other. 

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Episodic nature with a detached main character, that functions more as a narrator or plot device, than a protagonist. 

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Let me start off by saying that these two are both very excellent series in my opinion.  Kino's Journey and Mushi-shi possess a certain quality that draws you into their own world.  Kino's Journey gives the feel of being in a slightly dark fairytale, whereas Mushi-shi draws you into what seems like a world of mythology and folklore.  I strongly recommend either of these series to anyone who is interested in a story book feel to their anime. 

report Recommended by AtomicNerd

They both have a similar vibe of unsteady peace and they both follow the lives of people who travel far. They both focus on the observation of aspects of life (Kino's journey is more moral and mental while Mushishi is more physical and natural)

They are also both very earie and inspirational. Highly suggested! 

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The step up of the both animes are similar, each episode (or short arc) is it's own story and one does not need to watch them in any particular order to understand them (though I think that is the better course). The reason this is possible is because both main characters are travelers who do not take on any new companions for the duration of both series. Their histories are a mystery and little bits of both are revealed slowly in certain episodes. In addition I feel both have interesting and unique little stories for each episode that seem to have a deeper meaning and come off quite philosophic, though you don't really need to think this way in order to enjoy them. If you liked the idea, plot, characters, stories, or everything about one of these animes I am fairly sure you will love the other. read more 

report Recommended by Supermariokid

Both anime's stories are episodic with each story arc usually contained to just one episode. In each anime the main character travels around to various towns and cities to observe what's going on and usually lending a helping hand to the residents. 

report Recommended by CodeVyse

Both are slow-paced and profound series, with own separate story in each episode. The protagonists are also very similiar: they are not good or bad, they are just observers. 

report Recommended by MinorDespera

These two anime are resembling because of putting more attention to philosophical ideas than to bright actions. 

report Recommended by Arleyn

Both shows are about travelers who go ttown to town meeting new people and solving problems or getting a new meaning in life. 

report Recommended by gizmo99

Theme of the journey, whereby the MC travels from place to place and helps people along the way; episodic; minimal background music/sounds; monotonous, expressionless MC; beautiful art (more so in Mushishi) and beautiful music (more so in Kino); general quiet, serene, & sleepy atmosphere.

The only difference is Kino is more philosophical, explores the human condition, and is full of life lessons, whereas Mushishi is supernatural, explores the paranormal, and is full of mindfreaks. 

report Recommended by japanda

The same idea of a non-ending journey, a world and rythm like poetry. 

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traveler, very unique towns, no antagonist. Mushishi and Kino no Tabi somehow taught me a side of human nature that seemingly indescribable. 

report Recommended by VictoriaCeles76

They're both episodic anime that center around someone who travels from town to town and they usually wind up helping someone through situations at each stop.  Both stories have beautiful animation and offer up "life lessons."  

report Recommended by Deer50

Both animes are slow paced and thought-provoking, episodical in structure and green in look and feel, still, with some drastic shots here and there. Maybe Mushishi is more 'supernatural' whereas Kino no Tabi gets more comical. Both travelling protagonists seem to be fine with solitude, yet accompanied all the time. 

report Recommended by odolany

Very sad but beautiful stories that are episodic (meaning you don't have to watch in order) and the main characters are calm and level-headed.  

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Both are about a journey, leading to a path of greater enlightenment. Whether it's understanding the meaning of life or just understanding oneself a little better, both tackle philosophical problems of existence and morality while trying to grasp our own place in the world. 

report Recommended by Gameofficial

Both anime are about a person who travels the world. Mushishi focuses more on beautiful storytelling, whilst Kino no Tabi is more about philosophical hypothesis. 

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Shows that focus their character development on a solitary wanderer instead of a full cast. The stories the wanderer encounters, however, tell us a great deal about human nature and some very interesting reflections. 

report Recommended by IzzyHime

Travelling the world on your own. Exploring new locations and meeting new people (and creatures). If this sounds appealing, then these are the shows for you. They both feature solo protagonists who are travelling the world. Each encounter and location is unique and wonderful to discover, and following these journeys makes you feel as though you are truly there. These are the two best travel anime, in my opinion. If you've seen one and not the other, you will surely enjoy it. They give off similar peaceful yet eerie vibes, as most stories have multiple sides and moralities to them. There's often no correct answer, only to let nature run it's course. read more 

report Recommended by Xaeveax

It is not close but this is the closest i can get.

Both anime series seems to have a lesson behind every episode.

report Recommended by FormerObserver

Both are beautifully serene and go along at a soft pace. In each, though the episodes may follow an overarching theme and central characters, they are individual stories rather than part of one continuous plot-line. 

report Recommended by icarusonice

In Kino no Tabi we have a calm composed protagonist that travels the world seeing many strange and wonderful things. No matter what her feelings on a matter might be Kino never gets more involved than she has to and refuses to settle down, always traveling.

Mushishi has the same sort of formula with the composed traveler protagonist. However, Ginko cannot settle down due to extrenuating circumstances, also Ginko travels as an expert on a subject and therefor keeps a proffesional distance from his subjects.

The real reason someone who enjoyed Kino no Tabi would enjoy Mushishi is that you somehow experience these two shows in the same way, they both have that certain something that keeps you locked in. Also the animation is beautiful and the places interesting. read more 

report Recommended by PawnDa

Both have the main character traveling across lands with unique short stories that are highly philosophical.  

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Both series are episodic and are at their core masterful examinations of culture, philosophy & human spirit. Though they have their noticeable and sometimes profound differences, where Mushi-shi has a far more supernatural sentiment that is a reflection of a cultural spiritual identity, and Kino's Journey has a far more down-to-earth approach enlightening an observation of humanities faults and attributing a very real embodiment of human nature. 

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Both these marvels take the wanderer/adventure/traveler concepts to a new level. Both are modern classics but with an age-old pacing and ambiance. They showcase why this genre is the most expansive and adept at wholly encompassing all aspects of human nature. These gems are the closest I've ever come to a religious experience, they just reek of mysticism and divinity in the best possible way. 

report Recommended by vasili101

Both are execelentes Oran series that make you think about life. 

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Both of these give off the same feeling,make every episode a new story, and are part of one big adventure. Most likely, you would like one if you like the other. 

report Recommended by humaidk2

I think the "flow" of both anime is very similiar, slow plot with a traveler traveling finding new things 

report Recommended by Shahar_Ben_Noun

Both shows have a similar feeling and are existential. They explore human nature and philosophical aspects of life, death, and living in general. Great life lessons can be scooped from both shows. 

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Episodic tale of lone (kinda) protagonist seemingly aimlessly travelling through world and interacting with lifes of others. Both works have extremelly well crafted storytelling and even minor characters are well developed, making every story as the protagonist encounters them interesting.  

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These episodic shows follow travelers and tell the stories of their encounters. Some of the tales told are remarkably similar as well: the origin of a name, the mountain's fire. The characters embody the mindset of a traveler: do not disrupt the flow. 

report Recommended by DreamInSong

Mushishi and Kino no Tabi are very similar to each other in many ways. The two series protagonists, at the very least, lead similar lives. Both are travelers. Both are detached, unbiased, and unprejudiced. Both also seem content to observe their world rather than preach to it. More broadly, both series use episodic plots to tell fables that are both thought provoking and emotionally resonant. 

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Similarities:

- rather episodic nature with minimal backround story development
- great sense of adventure and mystery of the world
- atmospheric
- rather stoic, capable main character

Differences:

- In Mushishi the MC is there to help the people while Kino is more of an observer and rarely intervenes
- Mushishi's short stories feature character interaction with great detail while Kino no Tabi is rather minimalistic and puts its focus on showing the system
- Kino no Tabi is arguably darker and mostly shows the ugly sides of humanity while Mushishi has more of a mix 

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The 3 best words to describe both of these shows? Episodic, dark and calming. Both main characters seem devoid of emotion, have interesting (and dark) backgrounds and travel from town to town learning about their chosen field. Whilst Kino travels to learn about the world ( ignoring the problems she faces) Ginko learns about Mushi, an invisible (to most) lifeform (similar to that of insects) solving the problems they cause people who dont know of their existence. Mushishi is extremely dark and most episodes can leave you feeling bittersweet or on the verge of tears. If you enjoy The Beautiful World, you will no doubt adore Mushishi as well. read more 

report Recommended by Jordanious77

Vast world, main character doesn't stay at one place too long, calm toned, similar animation quality, episodic. 

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both are adventure themed
both are episodic series
both are very philosophical 
both have very main characters who have an uncaring attitude towards life 

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The main character of both anime is a travelor. In the case of Kino no Tabi, Kino visits different countries and gets to know people's way of living. Mushishi shows how Ginko discovers the life of Mushi. One difference is that Kino doesn't interfere in the people's lives while Ginko always helps those who are affected by a Mushi. In Kino no Tabi you get to see a few short fights which is not the case in Mushishi. 

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The theme of the main characters, going on a journey with no clear goal and meeting with different people on their way, makes the feeling of both stories simillar. 

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Two lone travelers exploring beautiful fantasy worlds and encountering unique characters along their journey. 
Both anime give a calm vibe but at the same time, there's always a dark side or dark theme involved.
Every Mushi-related issue solved by Ginko or city visited by Kino have a fairy tale feel.
The protagonist in each anime also share a mysterious aura, are generally very calm or 'cool', and have a background and motivation to go on a journey.
The supportive characters in both anime are also very likable and charismatic. 

report Recommended by INU4SH4

They are both episodic TV shows, which are depressing + there is a guy wandering around the world. Kino's on his journey and Ginko is looking for and dealing with Mushi.  

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These shows see the world through the eyes of the traveler, giving an objective commentary to the worlds they visit. Each episode is a self contained narrative and their respective protagonists have mysterious back stories. 

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Not a discovery, but it is always good to remind how close Mushishi is to Kino no Tabi. Both series are episodic and have a different story in every chapter. Kino and Ginko are pretty similar: cold-minded, warm-hearted characters that are not good or bad, just "they", and in the end the philosophy is somehow the same: everywhere you go you'll find something new and different.

I recommend that if you liked one, you should watch the other, because for me, being a Kino fan, I am enjoying Mushishi. 

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Mushishi and Kino no Tabi are episodic and follow one or two charcters respectively for the anime's entirety.  The main similiarity is that both shows excel at developing their calm but interesting atmospheres, which improves them both greatly. 

report Recommended by Baikaiya

Both of them are episodic travel and discover themed series. 

report Recommended by lenns

-Both have a character that is on a journey

-They both deal with other people's problems

-Both anime are episodic for the most part

-Very good if you just want to chill

report Recommended by Jsar0

Both are episodic and have a calm relaxing tone. Kino's Journey is more psychological and the philosophy is about traveling and how you can't change cultures as a traveler. Mushishi is more about solving the issues between the supernatural and humans. Kino and Ginko both have similar backstories as well. 

report Recommended by cheggy90

These two anime are both episodic and have similar pacing. As much as I love mushishi I believe Kino's Journey has more to offer. Kino's Journey touches on many topics Mushishi doesn't such as human ideology, culture, and much more in just 12 episodes. Kino is also an amazing character with phenomenal writing. All and all if you enjoyed Mushishi I believe you would enjoy Kino's Journey just as much if not more.  

report Recommended by sanity-san

I found it hard to find some as calm yet dynamic as Mushi-shi, but Kino no Tabi gave me that similar feeling. In both shows the only thing they ties each other all together is the main character, Ginko or Kino. Kino no Tabi replicates the feeling that Mushi-shi gave- a world outside the main character. Both have beautiful animation and episode to episode plots. I still prefer Mushi-shi, but Kino is still an amazing show that is worth checking out. 

report Recommended by DozedAndConfused

Both are about exploration and human nature, I also find the main characters to be decently similar in the ways they interact with the world 

report Recommended by ChickenClicker

They both focus on the protagonist lives traveling on a journey and embarking mysteries. Both series are also deep and have episodic storytelling. The difference is that Kino’s Journey is dystopian rather than supernatural and has darker tone as well as occasional instances of violence whereas Mushishi is the opposite and more relaxing in comparison. If you are looking for an adventure anime with philosophy then these two would be good chocies.  

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Both are about travelling a fairly bleak and imperfect world, stopping only briefly before moving on. Similar moods and themes throughout, exploring lots of varied philosophical topics, especially mortality and what it means to truly live. These are two of the best of this genre; slow paced and intentional, focusing on things just long enough to keep you interested before moving to the next destination. The characters are also perhaps the best travelling companions you could ask for.  

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Both are episodic anime of two characters travelling together and experiencing situations where they learn more about the world and themselves. It's very likely Girl's Last Tour drew inspiration from Kino no Tabi. 

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Very similar anime, lone girls (Girls' Last Tour featuring two girls, Kino no Tabi featuring one), on an adventure through a desolate world with a motorcycle (or motorcycle-like vehicle). In Kino no Tabi the vehicle is sentient and also a character, in Girls' Last Tour it's simply a means of transportation. Both anime though feature very similar set-ups, atmosphere, themes, and storytelling. If you enjoyed one, then the other is a must watch as it's more of the same yet both shows are completely unique in their own right. 

report Recommended by Shimapan-chan

Both are philosophical episodic shows surrounding events of travel through different areas. Each with their own story, Kino and Girls Last Tour resonate in a way. One is post-apocalyptic and another is through stories of different countries. However, both are able to give off a lesson on life through deep conversations and vivid imagery. 

report Recommended by Azukano

Both are quiet and atmospheric shows which are episodic in nature and feature a young female character (two young female characters in the case of Girls' Last Tour) traveling to different places. They also share a dark and unsettling tone, a slow pace and feature philosophical ruminations. 

report Recommended by ParaParaKachak

Slices of life in an abnormal setting. You'll appreciate the world-building of both. More atmospheric than plot driven. 

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They air the same season.(the sequel does)
They have similar climat.
They're both about cute girls(and motorrad/kettenkrad) and their banter.
They're both mono aware to some extent.
They're both in an untypical setting. (post apocalyptic one in SSR, and kino one in kino)
They seem cute but are 'dark and deep'(at least to some people).
They have interesting world building (layers/countries).
They both can be very depressing at times.
 

report Recommended by Shentorianus

There are a lot of people comparing "Girls world tour" to "Made in Abyss". Tbh I couldn't disagree more. "Girls world tour" might contain happy, positive characters who are surrounded in a dark, tense world, but thats as far as the comparison goes.

I personally feel it is far more related to a show like Kinos beautiful world. A pretty young girl with a dark past, numbing her to emotion and forcing her to be cold to the people she comes across while she explores her world. 

Kino tries to avoid effecting the countries she visits. Prefering to just watch and examine, helping those who directly need her but without going out of her way. The story is about her as she travels the world in a very similar way to "Girls world tour" does.

Both have very dark, atmospheric environments with slow, light ambient music. Most of both shows are fairly episodic, only really being linear in how the characters develop as we learn more about them.  read more

report Recommended by Jordanious77

Both are quiet yet unsettling series that take place in alternate worlds that represent both the worst and (occasionally) the better things about humanity. Both shows are about travel through landscapes and situations that are distressing but also fascinating. 

report Recommended by delta5

Both shows feature two main characters wandering around
-In case of Kino traveling and visiting various cities with distinct cultures.
-In case of GLT surviving in the empty world after most of humanity's vanished.

Both shows have a very dense atmosphere (GLT being more Iyashikei-y)

Both shows have something to say.
-In case of Kino, individual episodes often present what is author's views on human nature
-In case of GLT, the main characters discuss topics ranging from edibility of various things to, fe, what "god" means, but in overall cute manner.

Kino is overall way darker, while GLT mostly just feels good despite the apocalypse thing. 

report Recommended by DurangaVoe

Even though the circumstances of the journeys portrayed or the setting of both of these shows are different, you can't help but feel relaxed while watching them.  

report Recommended by Flavio2016

Both animes share many similarities with each other. Both are episodic, thought-provoking, and have dual protagonists who travel. They can also both get very philosophical, which gives the same overall feel. 

report Recommended by Xerxes126

Two good friends travel to various places in an attempt to better understand the world around them. 

report Recommended by Zytoep

Two buddies travel a lonely world in melancholy, exploring and discovering fascinating places and people. 

report Recommended by Gaioa

The main characters travel through an empty world, finding new people and hearing their stories or helping them on some situation. 

report Recommended by Kww_121

Both are philosophical, episodical stories about travelers exploring their worlds with about two or three stories an episode. Both feel like collections of ideas woven into a grand tapestry of thought. Both are easily masterpieces. 

report Recommended by AIMediaReviews

- similar main characters (tweens/teens with motorbikes)
- episodic storytelling
- focuses on traveling and what it means to the main characters 
- short but very impactful series
- talks a lot about philosophy in an interesting way 

report Recommended by 0atmeel

If you like exploring dark or post-apocalyptic settings, maybe with a girl MC as well, than I can't recommend these two shows enough. Both shows have this unique, somber vibe, mixed in with some really interesting philosophical ideas and dilemmas. Also, prepare to be depressed after watching either of these. 

report Recommended by sebastian1998

Both animes share near identical theming and style, both being in a sort of broken down Slice-of-Life genre, but instead focusing less on the main characters than normal despite being the focus of the show. To put simply, both shows focus on what the characters experience rather than the characters, through discovery and exploration. 

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Both are episodic SOLs in which young characters travel on bikes through a bleak world. Their journeys seem pointless at first, but the viewer soon realizes that it actually helps them to understand the world better.
There are many philosophical reflections, be it on human nature in Kino's Journey or on the meaning of life (or lack thereof) in GLT.
Each episode is divided into short stories, each one exploring a different theme.
Despite both stories being somewhat dark, they are relaxing.
 

report Recommended by Xanoneq_

slow paced anime where 2 characters travel around the world and shit. 

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If you're interested in thinking about the world that the characters live in when you watch anime, what important concepts are expressed in anime, or want to still think about a show long after it's over, these two shows work well. While they cover different ideas among those concepts, I feel they both cause similar responses.  

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Both are slow-paced, slice-of-life quiet shows with a lot of character development.  Kino's Journey is more episodic, while Haibane Renmei has an over-arching plot. 

report Recommended by ketall

Slow-paced story about life in a world different than ours. Both anime have the same light atmosphere. 

report Recommended by Teddy

Both are lyrical, soft, eccentric collections of stories about various philosophical observations. Kino is far more preachy and direct with its observations, but is ultimately no less beautiful. 

report Recommended by TrenchKamen

Both Animes start quite slow, and carry on calm and relaxing, but have got a very deep meaning about them. As well, both have got a theme you could call "talk about philosophical life and meanings". A bit exaggerated, but they still definitely have got a special meaning. The Ending is quite open too, nothing really ever happens particular, but still both have got that little, special sparkle, that's rare to find in an anime. 

report Recommended by EternalFate

same beautiful and philosophical plot 

report Recommended by theoretic

they have a very similar atmosphere and are both philosofical and reflexive 

report Recommended by andypnuts

Both have a calm and slightly ominous atmosphere, make good use of muted colour palettes, and are chock full of metaphor. Kino no Tabi is episodic and more focused on giving a different message or making a different point each episode while Haibane Renmei is built around character interaction and drama. 

report Recommended by AstroChelonian

I found these two series quite alike with their philosophical themes with an emotional story and an insightful main female protagonist. Although slow paced, both of their stories are intriguing and unique that explores subjects that can be emotional for viewers.

Both series also made me think about life and death occasionally that also deals with themes like redemption and forgiveness. 

Both series takes an approach in a dream like environment with an insightful depth exploring questions that we often so much around the world. I also found two female protagonist in both series quite similar in several aspects especially in their independence and personalities. 

Both series are quite beautiful as well that takes journey of its own. read more

report Recommended by Stark700

Both anime have a very similar feel in terms of storytelling and both contain many philosophical and thoughtful undertones, like Kino's Journey Haibane Renmei is very unique and intelligent, and will make you think deeply after every episode. While the plot may be different at the core you will find many similarities, it is safe to say that if you enjoyed Kino's Journey you will definitely enjoy Haibane Renmei. 

report Recommended by Alcaknight

Kino's Journey feels very similar in tone to Haibane Renmei. They both share a sort of thoughtful, dreamlike melancholy, though Kino's Journey has a little bit more action. They're both slow-paced, mature shows that pose philosophical questions and make you want to think. Kino's Journey is one of the few shows that really captures the same sort of feeling as Haibane Renmei.  

report Recommended by Joga5000

 These are two quiet, philosophical Slice-of-life anime, which mainly center around humanity and our lifes. They have the same kind of atmossphere and tone and are both open-ended, even when the story is over, with a message that slowly unfolds to the viewer. 

report Recommended by AnimeXHunter

The art style is the main reason. It has this old storybook kind of feel that is very relaxing to see.

The stories in both are very similar. While Kino may be more episodic, both cover complicated issues like suicide, death, forgiveness, and despair in simplistic ways.

The writing itself is very similar. The diction of the characters is surprisingly similar.

I don't want to give away anymore, lest I spoil some plot, but both a great!

report Recommended by MidnightBirdie

The art, the tone, the worldbuilding, the way the plot makes you think. If you've ever felt like they just don't make shows like Kino no Tabi anymore, Haibane Renmei is exactly what you're missing. 

report Recommended by nadaci901

A similar main lead exploring a very well realized world, with detailed cities and societies, always with a contemplative and philosophical tone. Same early 2000's aesthetic, with beautiful background and OST, creating a tranquil atmosphere that often contrasts with some darker moments. 

report Recommended by Kww_121

Both show us the best and worst of people, mantain a very similar eerie aesthetic, and show how our protagonists are looking for all means to belong to somewhere. 

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Pieces of Anime Literature. Contextually speaking, both should be viewed in the perspective that places the protagonist in a neutral position and can only act within their limitations of what they can and cannot do in their respective worlds. Morality and the human condition is greatly explored in these episodic chapters within a beautiful and yet sometimes twisted world. 

Kino no Tabi focuses more on the antithesis of a world that is not beautiful yet brings some sort of beauty and Majo no Tabitabi explores the similar conceptions but within the realm of fantasy & magic. The morals of these stories can lead you to question and debate on: "What would you have done?". read more 

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this show is basically a poor attempt to copy the brilliance that is Kino no tabi.

if you want to enjoy a series about a journey that is episodic in nature, but with a main character infinitely more complex and interesting then this one. in a similiar dark setting.

then i strongly reccommened you watch the old kino no tabi.  

report Recommended by GrimAtrament

Both display a main female protagonist going on a journey through different countries in their world. Observing and learning about the harsh realities of the world they live in. Kino shows more of the philosophy of the world while Elaina is more character-driven in hopes to become a wiser person than she already is. 

report Recommended by Azukano

Both are episodic shows about a traveler who goes from place to place meeting people and having adventures. Sometimes helping along the way and sometimes simply being an observer. 

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Both series involving an achronological narrative direction that involves following the main female protagonist travelling/wandering all around their world exploring different countries and meeting all sorts of people. Both MCs, Kino and Elaina, have had an influential master/teacher figure, and both are genuinely caring and understanding individuals, but often have to play the neutral observer to avoid complicating already existing issues. The differences are that Kino no Tabi is more focused on philosophy in its settings, while Majo no Tabitabi is more character-driven; Kino is also actually a bit more passive and honest, while Elaina has a more smug and cunning side to her. The main focus of the show is on the exploration of the settings and their residents. read more 

report Recommended by Ryuseishun

- MC traveling across whole different countries/places
- seeing all kind of hardships people go through fron the third eye (MC's)
- it hits different  

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both are so similar in the way that kino and elaine are travelers visiting strange lands. 

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Both shows surround the main character travelling around the world on long journeys where they observe different places and cultures. Kino is more philosophically based with places having completely different traditions and rules but both shows present the setting as the main focus of the show. 

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A traveler that explores the world from a neutral point of view. 

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After the episode 3 of Majo no Tabitabi, you can also specify that the MC sometimes needs to stay neutral as she is essentially an observer, and must not get involved (too much) in one's life/problems 

report Recommended by Damuzen

Both shows share a lot of similarities:
- the main character is female who sets out on a long journey around the world;
- most of the story immersed in the lore of the world;
- main genre is road movie in both shows. 

report Recommended by Cold_Raw

Both anime are about a girl traveling arround the world. 

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I feel like the closest comparison you can get to Kino's Journey is Elaina's.  The series both share the same storyline of "traveling girl goes to different countries and observes their customs while maintaining a neutral perspective and not interferring".  The countries and people she meets serve as metaphoric equivalents of real life human nature and the episodic stories revolve around the circumstances of the characters she meets rather than the MC herself. 

report Recommended by Gray_apothecary

They are both episodic anime and have a lesson to be learned Kino no Tabi is more about the world where as Majo no Tabitabi is about her as a person but they are still similar. 

report Recommended by JadeKiwi

Both have female protagonists who travel to different countries and have varied experiences. 
Both show a variety of people, cultures and traditions
Both show their respective heroines get into and out of pinches, growa nd change based on the things they see on their travels.
Both the women are fun and intriguing characters.
Both are mostly composed of single episode stories
Even though they sound extremely similar, the setting and the individual stories make them vastly different too. 

report Recommended by animeshitha

- Both are about a girl that goes on a worldwide trip
- Both are mostly trying to stay out of others business
- If you like animes about travelling, then both are a pretty good start 

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Shigofumi addpermalink

Similar protagonist with a talking object as their companion, although Shigofumi isn't all about exploring different people and so on like Kino's Journey is, as Shigofumi actually contains a major story. Also, the character designer of the original Kino no tabi did the first draft character design for Shigofumi, just thought that was worth mentioning out of interest. 

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1) Fumika and Kino are EXTREMELY similar in personality. When you see Fumika in combat, you think "KINO!" right away. 
2) There's a talking staff (Kanaka) in Shigofumi as there is a talking motorcycle (Hermes) in Kino no Tabi.
3) Both are episodic series

Both series are amazing, so if you love one, you'll defiantly love the other.  

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Both Shigofumi and Kino are a series of short stories about the sometimes gentle, sometimes darker side of human life and nature. While Shigofumi deals with the feels of the living left by the dead and the last words of the departed, Kino is about life, and the many sides of human nature. Both Kino and Fumika are detached observers witnessing the events that unfold, though Kino tends to offer more dry sarcasim and commentary, since Fumika is fairly quiet. Both Hermes and Kanaka give their shares of insights to the events while serving up regular amounts of comic relief to the sometimes dark stories. 

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Both are episodic, and are more about one-episode stories and characters that only appear once. Both main characters are expert gunslingers and are considered more observers of the world around them than actual characters. 

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somwhat a similar atmosphere 
but kino is more philosofical and shigofumi more dramatic 

report Recommended by andypnuts

Episodic series that give us lesson to accept the truth no matter how unfair it is. Main characters have a talking-object-partner, Kino with her talking-motorcycle (Hermes) and Fumika with her talking-staff (Kanaka). Fumika and Kino also have same personalities, rather silence and observe the happened event than interfere it.  

report Recommended by Samwanwan

Episodic anime dealing with dark themes. Depressing at times. Similar main characters who carry guns, have a talking object partner, and act as observers. 

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An emotionless girl living in a cruel world, both with a dark past that gets revealed later as the show progresses. Both shows have a episodic storyline with each episode introducing new characters that have their own story. (though shigofumi develops more of a plot later on, whereas kino no tabi is episodic all the way through). 

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Both Shigofumi and Kino are episodic series. These two anime give us lesson to accept the truth no matter how unfair it is. they have verry similar atmosphere ( dark, drama, depressing at times)  There's a talking staff (Kanaka) in Shigofumi as there is a talking motorcycle (Hermes) in Kino no Tabi. Fumika and Kino are similar in personality.

They both very great anime! :) 

report Recommended by Rose007

Similar storytelling like a female lead that is somewhat stoic/reserved and quite a bit of focus on its philosophical storytelling as well too. 

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Short, sometimes dark stories about different people, always involving a main pair of characters with a small recurring cast. That pair of characters is very similar, composed of a person that holds a gun and a talking object/vehicle, with really fun chemistry and interactions, sharing the same original character designer. But while Kino no Tabi is an adaptation of an ongoing novel, even receiving a reboot, the main difference of Shigofumi is that it is an original anime that, alongside it's episodic storylines, builds a complex character-driven narrative that starts and ends during it's run, though getting expanded in an OVA. 

report Recommended by Kww_121

Anime not really known all that well, but worth your time if you like to explore human values. Both are dark, and focus on a stoic protagonist with a talking inanimate companion.

Kino seems to be the friendlier one compared to Fumika, who only wishes to do her job. However, both of these characters unveil the world around them and that's what makes these shows special. 

report Recommended by MeloDreams

Imagine a demure, quiet traveler accompanied by a sentient piece of equipment who journeys from place to place, meeting and helping a wide variety of people but never staying in one place long, all while contemplating philosophical topics 

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Kaiba addpermalink

A protagonist and a comrade, traveling through planets/countries. On their journey, they meet people who live in these places, and learn the different customs, cultures or tragedies they experience, trivializing the world we live in.  

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Both series feature a main character that travels from place to place, learning more about that place and the people in it along the way. Instead of being a main component of the plot, the protagonists instead act as eyes through which the viewer can observe the stories of other characters. 

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Psychological and sociological journey through distopian worlds/countries. Settings are bit different, we got steampunk in Kino's and surrealistic cyberpunk in Kaiba. Despite childish characters, series are made for adults. 

report Recommended by Snake4fun

Two atmospheric shows that use compelling settings and soundtracks to keep the viewer absorbed.  

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These anime share similar emotional undertones. Both portray the darkness of human nature through youthful animation and storytelling; although Kaiba's art is much more peculiar. 

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stoic traveller protagonist, frank portrayal of world and behavior 

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Very atmospheric series obout a travelling protagonist that meets various characters and mixes in their fate. Both series are highly packed with philosophical themes. 

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These anime both make you think a lot.

The protagonists come into different strange areas/ planets where they face very human problems. Watching the animes gives you the chance to go on a journey with the protagonists and maybe see new aspects of human nature. 

Also (at least for me) both animes are rather hard to get into in the beginning. 

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The main character travels aimlessly between various microcosmic societies, each with its own culture and flaws. They end up learning about the struggles of the people of the places that they visit, often caused by the oppression of the societies in which they live. This format allows both anime to be quite non-linear and episodic, but Kaiba is more plot-driven than Kino. 

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Ookami to Koushinryou addpermalink

Slow-paced anime about travelling and encountering different cultures.  

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Both have jorney as a very important part of the whole story, but Spice and Wolf is one story instead of story-per-episode structure of Kino's Journey. 

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Both are very calm, "chill", and enchanting, follow a pair's journey across vast landscapes, and often hold very little in the way of action (though tidbits here and there crop up), aside from dialogue exchange and focus on the scenery/townscapes. 

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Both are relatively calm shows featuring traveling themes and the dangers of such a life. Kino is more about different cultures and ideas, while Spice deals more with economics and the life of a traveling salesman. 

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Both series contain quite a lot similarities tbh:

- fantasy/supernatural elements
- traveler style genre
- an independent and self rigthous main heroine
- an adventurous theme
- contains dilemma involving other characters as the journey continues 
- deals with human interaction
- similar atmosphere
- similar pace
- adventure takes different customs as episodes progresses
- contains a moral lesson/value for each journey 

report Recommended by Stark700

Duo of protagonists (technically, if we count Hermes) travelling around the world visiting countries with different customs and interacting with others as we learn the life stories of multiple secondary characters. 

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The biggest similarity is the soundtracks for sure, from the opening of first episode I immediately got reminded of Spice&Wolf. Both are sad in an interesting way.
Also both series' main characters travel through land to land, only in Spice&Wolf they have a final destination and a non-episodic storyline which mainly involves trading plans and such. But still some plot points are mainly aimed at the audience just like in all episodes of Kino no Tabi.
Spice&Wolf has a way more happy atmosphere and is more colourful but the characters have a different kind of dialogue which keeps the interest in them just like in Kino no Tabi.  read more 

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Ou Dorobou Jing addpermalink

they both similar animes , both have adventures each episode in another town they checking each episode have mysteris about the town ^_^ ,two great animes
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Jing: King of Bandits is a philosophical, episodic anime (like Kino's Journey) that focuses on the main character and his sidekick. They travel the world searching for something--in Kino's Journey, it's knowledge; in Jing, it's treasure. All in all very good anime. 

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Kino travels from country to country and staying no longer than three days, which is just long enough to gain an understanding of the people living there. Jing travels from land to land in order to seek various treasures, staying only long enough to get what he wants, but not before becoming involved in the affairs of the people there. Both shows feature the titular characters traveling with a sidekick. Both main characters are tough and free spirited, and while they will help others in need, they'll only really do so out of self-interest. 

Both shows feature storybook-like settings that are fantastical in nature, but each story has some meaning or theme that they try to explore. Their effectiveness can vary, ranging from remarkably profound to being heavy-handed, but both shows make great attempts to give insight into many philosophical and literary ideas. In both shows, each story presents a scenario to the viewer, where they are invited to find the reason behind the story, the real-world implications they have, questions that arises the implications, and possible answers that could be extracted by both the execution of the story and one's own interpretation. These stories may not all have deeper meaning, but the way they're presented leaves them open for investigation and discussion.

Kino's Journey is slow and passive while Jing: King of Bandits is an action/adventure/comedy that gets serious every now and then. Fine works both of them, but keep in mind that while they attempt to do the same thing, their presentation styles are different. read more 

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The theme of travelling, a calm, composed MC and his positive energetic partner, and the general slightly mad atmosphere feel similar to me in these two. 

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both are episodic fantasy anime about a mysterious person and their talkative partner who travels the world just to do so and finds interesting things along their way

Differences: Jing is more action and comedy while Kino is more philosophy and drama 

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Both shows are broken into short stories that last a few episodes.  They both discuss the themes of otherness quite well while travelling and posing philosophical questions.  Jing and Kino are both wonderful characters and I wouldn't mind watching their travels continue forever :D 

report Recommended by justsomekai

The less weird version of the adventure style the Jing shows. 

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Violet Evergarden addpermalink

Young girl travels around the world and interracts with various people, learning their stories and maybe helping them. Both girsl also scarcely shows emotions, have military experience and can defend themselves without a problem, thought their look might suggest otherwise. 

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Both are episodic shows with leads who don't show much emotion, the draw of both shows is the episodic person/place they go to and the story that results from that, and both are more atmospheric than story driven. Kino's Journey is just more philosophical while Violet Evergarden is more emotions based.  

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Both shows focus on the protagonist visiting various people, and learning about their customs, as well as helping them deal with problems 

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Stories of two young individuals traveling vaguely historical, vaguely fantastical worlds, viewing the best and worst in people, all while showing very little emotion. Both beautiful meditations on how mankind interacts with each other, and how beautiful and terrible that can be.  

report Recommended by CosmicOwlDream

While each of these two anime have a vastly different tone, they both share similar themes. Both feature stoic female main characters who, after many episodic scenarios, grow as a person and influence the people they meet. 

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Kino travels the world and explores the customs of other countries, and inquire the characters of those countries. She learns about the world as she travels and those travels become a part of her.

Violet Evergarden travels the world as a letter writer for those who'd like assistance in writing letters to people. She helps characters from around the world and also inquires about these characters. 

The main difference between these two animes is that VE has an overarching love plot that develops throughout all of the episodes. She uses the experiences she's had with the world and the characters to develop her own understanding of the love plot. So if you're in the mood for episodic world travel and meeting new characters every episode --despite a few overarching episodes-- with a great love story mixed into it, then this will work perfectly for you. read more 

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Sousou no Frieren addpermalink

There are significant parallels between these two shows in relation to storytelling & characters.

Character wise, Frieren & Kino are both vagabond travellers by nature; who share rather similar dispositions and personalities. They can be stoic, kind, charitable, sometimes aloof,  and yet won't hesitate to be decisive, cold and will be willing to kill when needed. They're both taught and trained by a master who impart rather important philosophies and lessons when it comes to combat & life lessons. 
They also travel with a companion(s) as they journey around various lands; sometimes lending help to others and learning about the plight of the people.

Both of these stories also master the art of nuance, where elements of mystery & plot points are answered and yet not necessarily need to be shown or discussed. It's apparent that audiences are encouraged to read between the lines, and piece together answers with all the plot points presented in different time periods yet connect in an interconnected series of events. 

In the overall world building, they both do a good job at depicting an immersive world rich in culture, beautiful landscapes, fauna and societal sensibilities. Kino's Journey has a more functional realism of the world; whereas Frieren, Beyond Journey's End has more fantasy & magical elements. Nevertheless, they fall under the category of Iyashikei; a genre that incites serenity, emotional & spiritual healing. Akin to a Japanese term & concept: Ma ̣(間) (the beauty and tranquility of negative space.) read more 

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contemplative adventure. meditative experience. very similar vibe.  both characters very capable in combat.  endless wandering with no purpose etc 

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Kino and Frieren, calm and capable, are travelers on a journey, sometimes helping people they encounter on their travels. 
They observe people, the culture, how they live, but never get swept up by it, sticking to their own way of living.

Both series have a laidback atmosphere with the occasional battle, and make one consider the ephemerality of life and how precious it is. 
The stories they hear, the people they meet, the relationships they build however long or brief, the lessons they learn along the way, all become treasured memories.  

report Recommended by xxxATiON

Both shows are about a main female lead character traveling around going from place to place exploring the world and meeting all the different types of people along the way. 

report Recommended by mimimilk

Frieren and Kino are two highly capable and skilled women. Both travel around, exploring and interacting with the world.
The storytelling styles of the two films have many similarities, each episode is one or more stories told and shown excellently.
Frieren's world is somewhat brighter than Kino's world. 

report Recommended by SasakiYuuto

Both psychological shows about girls on adventure without any real goals. Both MCs show a lack of emotions and both shows are amazingly written. 

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Ergo Proxy addpermalink

Ergo Proxy, like Kino's Journey shows human psychology through a series of travels. A major difference is that this study of human nature is embedded within a larger plot in Ergo Proxy, while Kino's Journey's main point seems to be the study of human nature. 

Also, both animes involve a bit of philosophical thinking.  

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Serial Experiments Lain addpermalink

Both have the same director, and a similar atmosphere.
Both are equally excellent, but each with it's own theme and story.
If you watched one of them and enjoyed it, then you will love the other. 

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Both "Kino's Journey" and "Serial Experiments Lain" have a lot of similarities.

For one they are both directed by Ryutaro Nakamura, a master in Japanese animation, who continues to prove his expertize with the recent "Ghost Hound" TV series for Production I.G. .  Since both Lain and Kino are directed by Nakamura they focus a lot on "atmposhere" and scenery, and have a lot of (what film critic Roger Ebert would call) "pillow shots" . They never rush to the next scene they always relax, and animate small things, allowing you to think about what just happened. They also use his style of text popping up ever now and then, to blend with the narrative of the story. They both also have many other similiarities due to the way the director handles his anime.

Both anime series are very philosphical and a psychological. They delve deep into these areas, and really become more then just throw away entertainment. They make (sometime blunt) statements about ourselves, this world, humanity different cultures, and many other concepts and ideas (the internet for example appears multiple times in Lain, and War comes up a lot in Kino's Journey).

They both are also partly very focused character studies. Kino's Journey delves a little into Kino as a character, while Serial Experiments Lain focuses on Lain deeply. There are also lots of similurities between both characters.

Both series are 13 episodes long, very artsy and expermental, very sureal, and  sometimes mess with your head a little (more in Lain). Both series are also very slow paced shows. They both are dark series, that focus more on the darker side of humanity, although "Kino" does study the lighter side of humanity at times. They both also have great opening themes, good ending themes, and very limited, yet useful use of background music and insert songs. I also find the animation in both of them to be underrated. Kinos goes for the simple yet beautiful look, while Lain goes for a more "dark and edgy" look which work for each show. I find Lain to have really good character designs and artwork, esecially given it's age. This is apprently overlooked by many reviewers which is  sad. They notice the outdated CGI, but ignore the other very nice aspects of Lain's animation.

There are some differences however between the two that are important. Since "Kino's Journey" was made 5 years after "Serial Experiments Lain", I find in "Kino" Nakamura to be much more focused and clear to where he is going then in "Lain". "Lain" is rought around the edges a little, but "Kino" is very polished.  Also "Kino's Journey" is simple (and easy to follow) and very easy to understand, yet brilliant, while "Serial Experiments Lain" is very difficult to understand, hard to follow, very complex, and hard to digest. 

Still I'd suggest "Kino's Journey" to any "Serial Experiments Lain" fan, and vice versa. They both are really good anime series that all anime fans should watch at least once. 
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same director
both slow paced and very reflexive 

lain is more tense and psycological while kino more philosofical/culltural    

report Recommended by andypnuts

Both series have similar slow-paced narration, lot of calm and static scenes. While Lain is more philosophical and focus on individuality, Kino no Tabi has interests in society and how civilization works. What important - same director is responsible for both series and you will clearly notice many similarities.  

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Compelling stories, each starring a young girl who has complications to her identity. Both are delivered in a shaky, dull manner that engrosses the audience. 

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Casshern Sins addpermalink

Both are science fiction series about a journey... Kino no Tabi is about a journey through human nature and society.  Casshern Sins is a journey to the end of the world, through isolation, death, despair and hope. Both are great introspective series that will challenge your view on the world. 

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Both series share some of the same genre's and feelings towards the world and certain characters. But while Kino no Tabi deals with Humans, Nature, Society and different Cultures, Casshern SINS deals with death, eerie atmosferes, despair, isolation and (lost) Hope. Both series deal with a lot of introspectiveness and will change the view to certain things for you. Both also share a great amount of good art/animation, though in completely different style's. 

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It's very similar in how of the main characters go around on journeys and how they are both very sad since they're both loners. It's short and blunt, but that's what I see in them both, they are very simaliar in many ways. 

report Recommended by AuroraStar

Both are very philosophical about life and death. 

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A journey through the world unknown, where the characters learn something about themselves everyday. Although Kino features significantly less action, both of these have a calming pace and convey certain messages, either in single episodes or as a whole. A couple of allegories can be found in each of them, and while not too forfecul, they do cause an introspection or two. I can't say they have the exact same niche as a target, but I'm positive that having watched and enjoyed one, a couple of open-minded people will surely appreciate the other. 

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Ginga Tetsudou 999 addpermalink

Traveling to different societies and meeting people. Lots of philosophizing.  

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Galaxy Express 999 has been stated as the inspiration for Kino's Journey. Both follow a young observer who travels around. Each place visited seems to hinge on one focal point of society and the viewer is left to draw conclusions and form their own opinions. 

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A traveler and their companion (in Galaxy Express' case, Maetel and Tetsuro) set out on a long, seemingly endless journey, a journey that has the same destination, adulthood. 

Both Tetsuro and Kino are thrust into their journey after a major event in their lives backs them into a corner. Whereas Tetsuro learns about the customs and histories of other planets, Kino learns about the customs and histories of other countries. Both get into bad situations from time to time, but one thing is consistent with all of the planets/countries, they always leave with more knowledge and thoughts about their lives than they had when they first visited them.  

Kino's Journey is focused on being philosophical, unlike Galaxy Express, which has its fair share of philosophical moments in its hundred and thirteen episodes but it's far from the focus. A few episodes of Galaxy Express actually get a lot darker than most of what happens during Kino's journey, despite the fact it's a children's show from the late 70s. I would definitely recommend Galaxy Express to anyone who enjoyed Kino's Journey, but found it ultimately unsatisfying due to its short length.  read more 

report Recommended by rvbrick

Melancholic slice of life anime about a travelling duo. Each place they visit sets up a new allegorical story that takes place over the course of 1 or more episodes. The stories are mostly concerned with things such as war, social degradation from technology, human nature, and survival of the fittest. The protagonist considers travelling to be dangerous and always carries a handgun. 

report Recommended by Eziprez

Kino's Journey and Galaxy Express 999 tell the story of a duo traveling to various places within a short span of time. Both shows offer philosophical moments that provoke contemplation. In Kino's Journey, viewers might be left to draw their own conclusions about the story's message, while in the other, the author's perspective on the story is somewhat discernible and it's quite pessimistic at times. 

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Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou addpermalink

A story about travelling and meeting people.  

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Aru Tabibito no Nikki addpermalink

They both go on journeys, discover things that they think is unique and such. Kino travels for three days while Tortov Roddle travels according to his diary. 

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Princess Tutu addpermalink

Both shows explore the human nature, have a philosophical tone and give you an eerie feeling. The artwork is somewhat similar, both being simplistic with pastel colours.
Princess Tutu has some comedy and more action, though. 

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The Third: Aoi Hitomi no Shoujo addpermalink

amazing female lead that kicks everything but that she fights. they both also have a talking electronic friend. they both also have an episodic playing style. if you like the third you will love kino's journey. 

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Natsume Yuujinchou addpermalink

Both follow an episodic structure with a slower, gentle pacing. The vignettes are often somber in tone, with quite a few sad moments in both series. If you enjoyed the thoughtful nature of one, you'll like the tone of the other.  

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Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita addpermalink

Both are very surreal in their setting and presentation. They feel much the same in terms of mood and atmosphere, although Jinrui is primarily a satirical comedy while Kino's Journey is more about the slice of life aspect. If you like witty humor and want to become lost in a strange world, both of these are a great pick. 

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ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka addpermalink

Both have quiet MCs traveling to different countries/districts of various cultures and political structures.  

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Golden Boy addpermalink

While not entirely similar in their stories, they both consist of an individual who travels by way of bike (bicycle and motorcycle) far and wide to see the beauties that the world holds. They both don't stay too long wherever they go. And they both have the same goal: To explore the world and obtain knowledge about it. Kino's Journey is much more focused on these aspects, while in Golden Boy Kintaro gets sidetracked quite a bit with his lustful actions and gets himself into various ecchi situations of comedy gold.  

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Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi addpermalink

Both series are about an MC who travels to very different cities and gives insight to how these cities are unique.  Kino no Tabi's story focuses more on the cities while Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi focuses more on the MC. 

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Allison to Lillia addpermalink

Based on novels by the same author, both feature the wide-shot traveling scenes (including motorcycles) and have a calming, thought-provoking atmosphere 

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So Ra No Wo To addpermalink

Both series feature lovely scenery and music, the effects of war as seen by a girl who is essentially outside of the conflict, and just generally leave you with a good feeling. Kino's Journey is more laid-back than Sora no Woto's outright upbeatness, but overall I'm definitely reminded of Kino while watching it. 

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Texhnolyze addpermalink

At first glance different, but: both are influenced heavily by philosophy and have a slow but natural pacing that gives plenty of time for the viewer to process the plot. Apart from that, both anime feature great atmosphere and ambiance (and in fact rely heavily on them); Texhnolyze especially, but Kino does not falter behind e.g in sound direction.

Also, the anime tells the events from a neutral perspective, in order for the viewer to make their own conclusions from what is presented. As a matter of fact, they are from the same season, Spring 2003.  

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Seirei no Moribito addpermalink

Both animes are about girls who were saved from being killed by a man, after that they decide to be stronger and take the man as a role model. They also go on journeys in order to save others the way they were saved. Both main female characters are tomboyish and strong willed. Both animes have their own imaginary world setting. If you enjoyed Seirei no Moribito you will definitely enjoy Kino no Tabi as well. 

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Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku? addpermalink

They may not share the same aesthethic, like one is in apocalyptic world and the other doesn't, but what this two series shared is the theme (I guess ?), where the MC using a motorized vehicle visiting one place / city / community / nation / what have you, to another. And each place they visit have their own quirk and problems - The 2017 one is good as well, it's not exactly retelling the same place, tho some of them is, but there is also a new one as well

P.s Sorry if my english is bad 

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Fumetsu no Anata e addpermalink

both are about protagonists traveling the world, exploring different cultures and civilizations. they both have a philosophical feel to them and deal a lot in human nature and the nature of existence. 

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Arete Hime addpermalink

- strong female caracters 
- travels to a lot of places
- great reflexive atmosphere 

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Gunslinger Girl addpermalink

These series are similar in that they both have a very similar focus. Neither series are really made to just entertain the viewer and to merely tickle us with animation, action, comedy and other forms of vibrato. Instead Gunslinger Girl and Kino's Journey share the same motive of simply making us think.

Both series will continue to provide various situations with each episode, which consist of conflicts of similar themes, but neither really end with any suggestion as to what the resolve should be, thus leaving it up to the viewer. 

If you appreciate the challenge of watching Kino's Journey, Gunslinger girl will surely give you the same appreciation, and vice versa. read more 

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Super Cub addpermalink

Young girl traveling on her motorcycle. While both share the themes of the attachement of the rider to the machine, Kino's Journey is overall more serious while Super Cub is more moe. 

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Flag addpermalink

Both have similar components - a meaningful and endearing journey coupled with a climactic and philosophically important ending. 

Charming art-styles, great VAs, and the whole nine yards of production quality are met as well.

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Michiko to Hatchin addpermalink

Both are about the adventures of two young girls who ride motorcycles. Kino no tabi is definitely calmer while Michiko to Hatchin has quite a bit more action and drama, but both of them make you feel like you got more out of them than just entertainment. 

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Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku addpermalink

"Kino's Journey" and "Now and Then, Here and There" are similar in a lot of ways. While at first they seem to be very different, they are alike. For one thing both series are very "simple" but not overly simple. Hard to understand eh? Like for example both series have simple, un-complicated plots, that will just stun and amaze you. Both series also have modest, and simple artwork and animation, yet still look very nice and not cheap at all. 

Some other things that are similar are they are both very dark, in tone and atmosphere (Now and Then is much darker though) and very sad (Now and Then is much sadder). Both series are short anime series that you will wish lasted a lot longer. Both series use their opening and closing themes to their advantage (and it helps that they are all great songs). Both Kino's Journey and Now and Then, Here and There prove that gimmicks are not needed to create great anime series. Both series are "different" then the norms of anime, but very amazing, perhaps because of it. If anything else connects the two series, is that they are both anime masterpieces not to be missed by anyone who even remotely likes anime. If you have not seen one of these series, you owe it to yourself and humanity to watch it. Both series put the medium of anime to great use, perhaps better then anything else I've seen. Live action, or novels would not do these series justice (although they would still probably be great,, it’s important to note Kino’s Journey is actually based off a Japanese light novel series written by Keiichi Sigsawa).

There are a lot of differences however. For instance "Now and Then, Here and There" is one story throughout, while "Kino's Journey" is episodic in nature, only Kino and Hermes (the motorcycle) are in all the episodes. Kino's Journey is very philosophical, psychological, , deep, and simple to understand, without being stupid (in fact being brilliant!). Now and Then, Here and There is just a very powerful story, that's simple to understand, but does not delve much into Psychology or philosophy, yet still is very good. It has a message though, and does make you think. And Kino's Journey make syou think as well. Still Kino's Journey has some powerful stories to tell too, and never fails to amaze. Kino's Journey is very slow (yet never boring or bad, just takes it's time with the paceing, which works well for the series), while Now and Then, Here and There is a little faster paced, yet not action packed or anything. Now and Then may be a little too dark to watch for some people, but most mature viewers could watch Kino's Journey, while it is dark, it's not as bad as Now and Then is, nor is it as disturbing, or twisted. But don't expect flowers, sunshine and rainbows either...some messed up stuff does happen. 

I think both series seem to be liked by the same type of people. Anyone who likes Now and Then, Here and There, would like Kino's Journey and vice versa. Both are top-level anime, for more mature audiences, that will amaze you, and make you wish they went on a little longer.
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Boogiepop wa Warawanai addpermalink

Both series have the different story per episode going on, with an overall poetic and dark tale, similar pacing & length too.  Although Boogiepop is more sci-fi/horror, where as Kino is more of a classic morbid fairytale type. 

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Tsubasa Chronicle addpermalink

Both anime travel to different places and meet different people.  Tsubasa Chronicles has more of a focus on the storyline and Kino's does not have a objective.  The adventure of these animes are both very similar as they go on there journey... 

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Master Keaton addpermalink

- Both are episodic in nature
- Both involve traveling to various places, often in "Europe-ish" style
- Both involve solving problems of different kinds
- Both use quite varied backgrounds from episode to episode
- The protagonist of both series is quite versatile regarding physical and intellectual skills 

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Hi no Tori addpermalink

I am really surprised nobody write this anime. Both has similar tone and episodic. 

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Mitsuami no Kamisama addpermalink

In both shows, through their simple presentation, are presented a lot of social parables and dilemmas. In a sense, this short movie could fit in Kino's setting quite well, so as long as one had enjoyed Kino's Journey, you'll enjoy the short movie too. 

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Mononoke addpermalink

Similarities: 

• Both anime are stories that mainly focus on the characters and events surrounding their main characters, rather than the main characters themselves.

• Both shows put great emphasis on atmosphere.

• Both are short series with stories of varying lengths.

• Both anime explore a range of different themes through the characters encountered in them.

• Both have self conclusive stories that won't majorly (or at all) overlap with the other stories.

Differences:

• The art style of Kino no Tabi is simplistic while Mononoke's art style is quite experimental and out of the general norm.

• The main character of Kino no Tabi's reason for travelling is explored while the main character's reason for hunting mononoke in Mononoke isn't detailed.

• While they both put great focus on the world of the series, Kino no Tabi puts more focus into the events and the setting in which they come to unravel than Mononoke, while Mononoke deals with exploring the characters in that setting rather than the place itself.

• Kino no Tabi has some more lighthearted stories in its midst, while most of the stories in Mononoke are quite tragic. read more

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Tsumiki no Ie addpermalink

- Poetic
- Rich with metaphors.
- Thought provoking. 
- Tsumiki no Ie has no dialogue and more of beautiful music. 

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Ginga Tetsudou no Yoru addpermalink

The pacing, artwork and atmosphere are the similar. They both center around quiet adventures. 

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Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite addpermalink

There's a similar philosophical vein in Kino no Tabi as in Orb, and there's in many ways a similar atmosphere with different settings, people and cities. There's also a similarly laidback pace coupled with very serious topics which creates a quite different and interesting watching experience.  

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RD Sennou Chousashitsu addpermalink

-Similar style of storytelling using elements of sci-fi to create allegories
-Stories usually last only an episode and can seem slow or simplistic at times but generally do a good job exploring the idea presented.  RD develops a more continuous storyline later though.
-Both have young female protagonists 

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Tegamibachi addpermalink

Both shows are about a traveling youngster, who learn's more about the world around them as their journey develops. Both have different reasons for traveling, though there's a few similarities with the mini stories that you'll encounter as you watch the two. 

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El Cazador de la Bruja addpermalink

✓ Traveling.
⍻ Episodic (El Cazador is more linear).
✓ Visiting new places.
✓ Meeting varied people.
✓ Life lessons.
✓ Stong female protagonist with a gun. 

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Cowboy Bebop addpermalink

Both series are very chill and episodic. Both tackle mature ideas. 

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Grenadier: Hohoemi no Senshi addpermalink

Both focus on a female traveler who is skilled with a gun but would rather not use it. Kino no Tabi is more philosophical and episodic, while Grenadier is ecchi action/adventure with an overarching plotline. Both have some comedic moments. 

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Yuru Camp△ addpermalink

Kino's Journey and Yuru Camp definitely are two very different shows, don't get me wrong. But they've got a similar quality to them, this nebulous feeling of calmness. One is a post-apocalyptic(ish) fairy tale about an androgynous traveller and their talking bike, and the other is some teenage girls camping around middle Japan, but I can say that you have a good chance of liking one if you like the other. Both shows find beauty in the world in understated, small moments, a kind of tranquility that Japanese animation excels at. 

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Akatsuki no Yona addpermalink

The girls all go on a journey but in Akatsuki no Yona she goes on a journey to help citizens while in kino no tabi she just does on a journey visting towns 

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Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi addpermalink

Both have a similar feel of exploration and learning from your environment, although Kino is a lot more competent than Chihiro  

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Tanoshii Muumin Ikka addpermalink

If you like episodic anime where you get to learn the philosophy of life of people and their reasons to live like that, please check the other anime. They're excellent adventure iyashikei anime. 

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Tengoku Daimakyou addpermalink

- Protagonist(s) trying to survive in a world full of dangers.
- Character(s) travel visiting different settlements each with an unique history.
- The traveler(s) are mainly impartial observers who try to keep distance from the places they're passing through and avoid becoming too attached, leaving to continue their journey as soon as they can, although they do get involved in trouble a lot and the series mainly focuses on them witnessing events that occur where they pass by. 

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Anime: Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction (ONA)

Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction (ONA) addpermalink

Both shows are very chill and melancholic post-apocalyptic stories.  

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Anime: Saijaku Tamer wa Gomi Hiroi no Tabi wo Hajimemashita.

Saijaku Tamer wa Gomi Hiroi no Tabi wo Hajimemashita. addpermalink

Both are slower paced adventures involves a young traveler going to different fantastical towns with something to cap them from staying too long.  

Both Mcs also follow tragic backstories that caused them to depart that involves the residence of their respective hometowns exiling them. The places they travel to also had strangely similar names to each one.

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Monster addpermalink

What does it mean to be human in the complex world? Where does the line of being human or monster go?

Unlike it might seem like in first look, these both shows have surprisingly similar themes and atmosphere to them. For example the uneasy atmosphere and themes of killing people and other heavy subjects concerning what it means to be human 

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Shinigami no Ballad. addpermalink

Both just give me that similar feeling, and i love them both. However, Shinigami no Ballad could have been much better unfortunatly, not living up to the novels. While Kino's Travels does, a masterpiece in everyway. 

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Death Parade addpermalink

Both are episodic but have an overarching plot. The main theme is understanding the different facets of human behavior and how such behavior was influenced by the person's experiences (whether good or bad) in life.  

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Toshokan Sensou addpermalink

Kino has a chapter where she visits a village where certain books are banned for being offensive, looking for a book. There is also a book episode 

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Psycho-Pass addpermalink

While seemingly different in many ways, both anime delves deep into different topics. For Kino no Tabi, it is human culture and traditions. For Psycho-Pass, it is human psychology (specifically what drives someone to kill). The anime are different in pacing and Psycho-Pass has an overarching plot line that connects the episodes. Do note that Psycho-Pass is much more violent than Kino no Tabi. 

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Black Jack addpermalink

Both are episodic TV series that are very meandering and slow. They both also have a dark view of the world, yet aren't afraid to display its more upbeat moments either. The main character in both series is a serious person who has dedicated their life to one purpose, and they have a more lighthearted sidekick with them. Both series also feature the main character travelling to a different place each episode. 

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Anime: Kara no Kyoukai Movie 1: Fukan Fuukei

Kara no Kyoukai Movie 1: Fukan Fuukei addpermalink

Kino no Tabi as a TV show and Kara no Kyoukai as a movie series both share atmosphere, different kinds of atmosphere mind you, but certainly they are similar in feeling (for me at least). Both tend to be violent and unnerving as well as "dense" and "thought provoking". However, one is meant to be calm and intriguing, while the other, convoluted and tense. Which one is which? If you don't know already, then you better find out. 

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Eat-Man addpermalink

eat tells the story in an episodic manner and they both keep many details mysterious throughout the show. good for laid back relaxation. 

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Heat Guy J addpermalink

After watching Heatguy J for a while, the anime is made up of standalone episodes but each episode has a basic theme people care learn from watching every episode.  I think HeatGuy J is more related to Kino's Journey then Ghost in the shell is... 

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Katanagatari addpermalink

Within both we have two individuals - one apparently innofensive and one know-it-all, traveling the vast lands together - meeting interesting people and facing challenges along the way.
Both have unconventional artwork, feature heavily on scenery and detiled dialogue. 

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Kaze no Na wa Amnesia addpermalink

Both "Kino's Journey" and "A Wind Named Amnesia" have traditional sci-fi elements in them, that one would expect to find in western movies and TV series. However neither would ever be done in the west, but their backdrops have been used multiple times. Both series are about 2 people (well one person and a motorcycle that speaks in "Kino's Journey", and trust me it's not as silly as it sounds), who are on a journey, and travel to many different places that are in contrast with each other, and our world. Both series are journeys in the literal sense, and journeys into the human mind. They examine ways of thought, what it means to be human, the darker and lighter sides of humanty, and even get very psychological at times. In essence they are incredbly philosphical journeys, and very well thought out. The examine schools of thought, religion, morality, and other concepts incredbly well. They are both two very deep and just brilliant animes. Both series are not boring, but slow paced. They do feature action, and use it quite well, but neither are exiting, riveting, non-stop fighting kind of series. If you want non-stop robot fighting, look elsewhere. If you want intellegent thought provoking anime, these two meet that critera better then most anime I've seen. Also the english dubs on both are great, well worth a listen to even sub-only fans.

There are some slight differences. "Kino's Journey" has some fantasy elements, while those are lacking in "A Wind Named Amnesia". "Kino's Journy" being a 13 episode TV series is longer, and overall the stronger of the two. But to "Amnesia's" defense, it was first, and beat out "Kino" by 13 years. "Amnesia" should have been/could have been a very interesting 13-26 episode TV series, sadly it isn't it's just a movie. "Kino's Journey" has a more "simplistic" yet beautiful type of artwork, while "A Wind Named Amnesia" has a more standard high quality Madhouse look to it (which still looks great almost 20 years later), both which work well. Both also feature different styles of music. Also "Kino" is a little more preachy about what it's dealing with, while "Amnesia" leave the answers wide open. Kino in "Kino's Journey"  is more of an observer, while Wataru in "A Wind Named Amnesia" interacts with, and attempts to change things at times.  read more 

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xxxHOLiC addpermalink

On the surface, xxxHOLiC and Kino's Journey don't look like they would have a lot in common. The characters and circumstances are a bit different, and most of the stories that happen through out each series don't relate to each other at all, but there are some similarities between the two that can be shown through, mainly, the story.

First off, both series are very episodic, meaning that each episode could, potentially, stand alone by itself and still make sense to someone that hasn't really seen earlier episodes. Another thing is that Kino, from Kino's Journey, and Watanuki, from xxxHOLiC, develop their characters through the trials that they're put through and grow stronger as they go on through their travels.

For characters, I can see Doumeki, from xxxHOLiC, being very similar to Kino, from Kino's Journey, in the sense that they both don't have a very wide range of emotions. Doumeki doesn't show as much emotion as Kino does, however, and Kino does have her moments of caring deeply for people she doesn't know, like Watanuki does, but for the most part, Kino and Doumeki are similar.

Really, the thing that made me realize they were similar was their feel. Sure, xxxHOLiC is surrounded by more supernatural things than Kino's Journey, but for the most part, Kino's Journey and xxxHOLiC have similar emotional ties to the audience that make the audience watch more and care for the characters, even some of the minor ones. read more

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Trigun addpermalink

If you like travelling, gunslinging and philosophical story lines then this is the right anime for you! 

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Anime: Hoshi ni Negai wo: Cold Body + Warm Heart

Hoshi ni Negai wo: Cold Body + Warm Heart addpermalink

both caracters travel with a companion/vehicle with whom they talk about life and traveling 

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Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran addpermalink

Aside from being short, episodic series, both stories feature a strong, interesting lead woman who, along with a fellow companion,  whimsically travel to different places. While Kino is more philosophically based, Ran is more action-adventure.  

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Juuni Kokuki addpermalink

Both of these anime have a theme of travel and discovery.  Whereas Kino is more of a passive, objective protagonist passing through lands personifying aspects of the human condition, Juuni Kokuki, or "Chronicle of Twelve Kingdoms" is seen from the eyes of a much more relatable character, where through her human condition we see the fantastical world she comes to live in.  The different worlds in both of the anime are distinctive and compelling, but I would have to say Juuni Kokuki is the more amazing of the two overall.  It is condensed epic-ness and ends painfully soon, I felt.     read more 

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NHK ni Youkoso! addpermalink

Both shows feature a unique story in a surreal environment 

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Anime: Tegamibachi: Hikari to Ao no Gensou Yawa

Tegamibachi: Hikari to Ao no Gensou Yawa addpermalink

traveling in the 18 century theme , and have a gun.
and have the same sad toon.
 

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Nils no Fushigi na Tabi addpermalink

a kid have to go away from home and see the best and worst of the world.
and the story go on in European regions 

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Boukyaku no Senritsu addpermalink

A story about a boy who travels with his Bike companion ( Elan Vital, a high tech bike *fighting Machine*), though it has a plot that follows through all the episodes. It is far from close but they do feel related. 

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Mononoke Hime addpermalink

Both of these are fantasy animes about young adults going on a journey and learning more about the world beyond their hometown. Princess Mononoke is more violent and contains a more solid storyline, where Kino's Journey is more philosophical and abstract. 

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Anime: Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou: Quiet Country Cafe

Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou: Quiet Country Cafe addpermalink

A story about travelling and meeting people.  

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Wolf's Rain addpermalink

both have a very similar climate, where the characters reflect on their actions. The characters are also on a journey that make them go through several different environments. 

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Aria the Animation addpermalink

Both have the same relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. Both can also be rather philosophical at times and have slight sci-fi/fantasy elements which fit the world naturally. Kino no Tabi is way better though, just saying.  

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Kemono no Souja Erin addpermalink

Both are of the slice of life genre, but both share a dark feeling that other slice of life do not have. The anime focuses on the story of how each main character views their world, both the good and no-so good sides of it. 

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Yoshinaga-sanchi no Gargoyle addpermalink

Both centered around a child/children with a talking object (Gargoyle/Hermes motorbike) in a fantasy-like setting with underlying dark themes i.e. drugs, cults, and natural disasters. Though Yoshinaga-san is a bit more light-hearted while Kino leans toward adventure; both obscure the line between right and wrong. 

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Popotan addpermalink

So the premise of each story is pretty different. Kino no Tabi is about an adventurer traveling the world, while Popotan is about 3 girls and their android maid traveling through time and space. However, both share a common goal: finding answers. Kino is on a quest for self-discovery; Ai, Mai, and Mii travel to find the answers to their most personal questions. Each episode, with a few exceptions, is a standalone story about the daily lives of the main characters, and while the two shows have fairly different genres, both do a really good job at creating a similar atmosphere. 

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ef: A Tale of Memories. addpermalink

For those who loved the storytelling style of Kino no Tabi, ef - a tale of memories does it quite similarly, but instead of reflecting on the inperfection of humans, ef is catered more to the audience who wants a plot, yet at the same time keep the same style. ef focuses more on the visuals than ideals or the script, so be prepared to think harder if you are not so artistically-inclined. 

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Shinsekai yori addpermalink

Intelligent series that challenge the viewer with moral dilemmas in fascinating fantasy worlds. 

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Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica addpermalink

While the art styles could not be less similar, and Kino no Tabi has very little linear plot to speak of while Madoka is just overflowing with it, they both have a lot of philosophical ideas and points. Both of these anime make you think, question yourself just a little bit, see the beauty of the world as well as all its flaws. It's also very east to form an extreme emotional connection to both these anime, as I have done. 

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Aria the Natural addpermalink

they both travel ( around the city or around the world ) and discover great stories / backgrounds :) 

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Ojiisan no Lamp addpermalink

Both anime focus more on the atmosphere than the story. They're the kind of anime that make you think about things. Ojii-san no Lamp is a short movie/single episode about dealing with the change that comes with time. A recurring theme in Kino no Tabi is how the world is always changing. 

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Anime: Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen

Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen addpermalink

While lots of the story material in these series are different, the mood often overlaps. They are both about characters discovering the world, and do so in great detail. Kino is all about seeing many locations, whereas bookworm focuses on just one. The main characters are well-written, believable, and generally very enjoyable to follow in both. As one would hope from shows that focus so much on the world, the world-building in both is top-notch. 

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A Piece of Phantasmagoria addpermalink

In both anime, we get glimpses of many different places and cultures, all very different from each other.  Kino's Journey focuses more on the characters involved in these scenarios, while Phantasmagoria sticks to general overviews of each setting.  Also, in Kino's Journey there is conflict, but Phantasmagoria is more like a peaceful slice of life. 

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Hatenkou Yuugi addpermalink

A girl on a journey, accompanied by (a) loyal friend(s),  meeting different people and having different adventures/tasks to complete in each episode.
The beginning starts off in the middle of the adventure and you learn more about what's going on as the series progresses.
Sometimes weird, sometimes disturbing...
Strong female leads. 

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Aoi Blink addpermalink

Both about traveling the world, where the world is made of weird cultures 
and both main character have talking frinde that normal must not talk (Animal  Bike) 

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