Kimi ni Todoke

both Sawako from KimiTo and Toru from Fruba are oblivious, sweet and try to put others before themselves. They both have 2 close friends who are delinquentish. Both illicit an adorable warm feeling and both have some degree of sorrow. Both experience some degree of bullying from the popular girls that like the main guy character. KimiTo is a romance and sweet. Fruba has more comedy. Ohter than that Kimiko's Sawako's main problem is that she looks like Sadako from "the ring" But she comes from an intact family. Toru's family is dead and the anime has more of a focus on family relationships. Also Toru is not scary, she is just overlooked. I loved both read more 

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For anyone who loved the slice-of-life sweetness to be found in Fruits Basket, Kimi ni Todoke is definitely a must-watch.  Both series spotlight the necessity for companionship, kindness, and empathy as well as showcasing strong friendships and slow-building romantic relationships.  Hopefully, Sawako will draw you into her world and experiences just as Tohru did for you in Fruits Basket. 

report Recommended by Savanting

Both feature a shy and somewhat ostracised girl with pure hearts and two badass best friends, as well as a sweet side romance. Kimi Ni Todoke focuses more on character development and growth to FruBa's more intricate plot however. 

report Recommended by monshtar

Both the anime series revolve around the life of a single girl who had to go through a lot of social and emotional issues everywhere and had to struggle through their lives when they come across one certain situation where she feels to be like the luckiest person in the world because of one or a few handful of people who make her feel special and important.

Kimi Ni Todoke is more of a Slice of Life excluding all sorts of Fantasy Content portrayed in Fruits Basket but in the end, both make two different series worth watch.

:-) 

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Bokura wa Minna Kawai-sou addpermalink

•Both have calm School Life settings
•Both have a shy female MC 
•Both protagonists are somewhat innocent to the core that want to love for the first time
•Both Romance/School Life/Drama with a sprinkle of Comedy
 

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Kotoura-san addpermalink

Both are cute romantic comedies revolving around a girl who is different and alienated. Both girls are eventually able to become sociable and feel comfortable with they way they are. This is because they both have a respective boy who is crazy about them and wants to help them :D

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Natsume Yuujinchou addpermalink

Although they differ in the genre, both animes give you a peaceful happy feeling. They also are about friendship and bonds. The main charas, Natsume and Sawako are also alike: they are very shy and at the beggining have a hard time, because they cant express themselves and so other people think of them as weird persons, but with the help of their friends they slowly start to open their hearts.  

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Definitely different in genres, Natsume Yuujinchou is supernatural themed while Kimi ni Todoke is a pure romantic shoujo, but somehow i can tell that they are very similar indeed.
- Graphicly talking: they both do share very clear and quiet colors, amazing character design and pretty good music themes which all of them make lead the serie to this very calm and relaxing atmosphere, pretty enjoyable.
- About the story: the main characters from both series (Natsume and Sawako) are, at first, without friends due to been judged weird and lonely. But, thanks to their good personality they finally come to know new people and make real nice friends which will help them in many occasions.

I strongly believe that whoever liked one of those serie will love the other as well. read more 

report Recommended by EtnaEraclea

Both series have a very similar vibe, they give off a peaceful, relaxed feeling. =) And now that I think about it, both shows follow a reserved, misunderstood protagonist through the seasons as they begin to open up to new friends and form lasting relationships. 

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First differences. Sawako from KimiTo is rumored to be able to see ghost or to be heavily involved in the supernatural. Natsume from NatsumeYuujinchou can actually see ghosts and the supernatural. Sawako has more trouble hiding her emotions, she cries a lot more when she is happy or when she is sad. Natsume is better at hiding when he feels hurt because he grew up being called a liar. KimiTo is a romance.  Natsume is supernatual and a slice of life. 
Similarities: Both stoires leave you with this wonderfully sweet feeling. both characters feel isolated from the people around them. Both want to be close to others. Both are hurt by bullying but are not broken or twisted because of it. Both are quietly strong. Both care a lot about other ppl (or in natsume's case yoki). Both have familys that care about them (natsume are not bilolgical though) and are important to the characters, but the characters they don't confide in them. and finally i love the sweet relaxed feeling of both of them. read more 

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Kimi ni Todoke and Natsume Yuujinchou have the same gooey feeling when you're watching. Although Kimi ni Todoke is romance and Natsume Yuujinchou is slice of life, they leave with the same floaty feeling. Kimi ni Todoke's heart warming story about innocent and pure love between two high schoolers is on par with Natsume Yuujinchou beautiful stories centering around the hardship of our main character and the spirits he meets. Both main characters in the shows have similar characteristics. Natsume and Sawako are shy and awkward at times. They both yearn to have a colorful school life with friends, yet don't have the courage to approach people most the time. This characteristic is one many people can relate to which makes both stories all the more beautiful. I highly recommend both shows to anyone looking for a light hearted, comedic, and heart rendering watch. read more 

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Orange addpermalink

The main character is very introverted, however she is strong and has a good heart.  The story plays out in a very cool, flirtatious high school manner with a pace that is neither too fast, and not too slow. Very emotional and humourous anime. 

report Recommended by mrbeckham09

The main characters are very similar. Both are very shy girls who have troubles expressing their feeling. However, while Sawako is just incredibly adorable in her innocence, Naho is a bit less dense and can actually act when she has to. The male protagonists both care a lot about the female protagonist's feelings and don't want to hurt them n any way, but while Kazehaya is a popular guy who cares about everybody, Kakeru is a troubled kid with suicidal thoughts. There is also a group of friends in both anime that supports the relationship of the main characters in various ways. Heck, even the character designs are very similar, what more do you need? If you liked either of those, you'll definitely enjoy the other. read more 

report Recommended by Madness17

Both have a main point of the main girl and guy liking each other and its obvious to everyone but them, but more then that, at some point they notice the feelings towards each other (thank god ammirite?) and have the potential to start going out, however something comes up where the guy (or girl) is having doubts within themselves or the feelings of the other. This gives the whole "will they, won't they" vibe and while some may find it annoying, i think it works in these. (without them there wouldn't be much drama or plot after all.)  

report Recommended by doge_desu_sugoi

Kimi Ni Todoke is similar to Orange because they both are about trying to help accomplish one goal. They both have a group made up of guys and girls that are trying to push two people into becoming a couple. I don't want to spoil anything so just go watch the anime, I promise you'll love it. 

 

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Special A addpermalink

They both have the same atmosphere, high school romance. 

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Horimiya addpermalink

Despite the fact that one show is open shoujo and the other is just shoujo-ish shonen, both shows are good SoL representations of teenage relationships and the problems that can arise from them. While Kimi ni Todoke focuses on the problems of young girls' socialization, Horimiya explores this problem from the male side and also adds a study on the problem of misunderstanding between teenagers.

 

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Chihayafuru addpermalink

Chihayafuru greatly reminds me of Kimi ni Todoke. They somehow look similar in terms of art, however Chihayafuru is slightly more detailed than the other. They both give a relaxing feeling whenever you watch them. 

Kimi ni Todoke mainly focuses on romance, while Chihayafuru focuses on a game called "Karuta". There's a bit of romance as well in Chihayafuru.   

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Kuragehime addpermalink

Both are anime made for girls that guys can really like. If you're a guy and you like realistic/idealistic romance anime than this is for you.  

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Anime: Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!

Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui! addpermalink

Unpopular, shy & awkward-when meeting some girl, sometimes make a scary face but still cute that are Tomoko and Sawako's great personality :)
Kimi no Todoke is more romantic and for girls(shoujo) while WataMote is more comedic and for boys(shounen)
For first glance it's almost WataMote & Kimi no Todoke same... ridiculously funny sometimes but later it'll be different in deeper episodes escpecially in plot developments

I believe if you like WataMote then you'll like Kimi no Todoke or you'll like WataMote if you like Kimi no Todoke 

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Fruits Basket 1st Season addpermalink

Similar theme of people changing each other gradually
Lots of different relationships and their issues
The dynamic of the protagonist and another two girls being friends appeared kind of similar to me 

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Itazura na Kiss addpermalink

These two anime seem to give off the same emotions. If you've seen Itazura na Kiss you'll like this one as well 

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Ookiku Furikabutte addpermalink

Both the main characters from Ookiku Furikabutte and Kimi ni Todoke are high schoolers that appear as outcasts from their classmates. They first show up as shy and sensitive individuals, but with the help of a close knit of friends, both characters begin to develop and mature into more confident individuals. Both animes do a great job at showing the character development and character interaction.

Difference wise, Ookiku is a sports anime centered heavily around shounen baseball. Kimi is a lighter, shoujo romance comedy centered around relationships. 

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Angel Densetsu addpermalink

There like because how both main characters are innocent and  wanna  make friends but there classmates  are scared of there appearances just shows you shouldn't judge book by its cover. 

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Usagi Drop addpermalink

While watching Usagi Drop, I couldn't stop thinking about how much it reminded me of Kimi Ni Todoke. They both have similar artwork, and both series has that light, fluffy, flowery air about them. Both wonderful stories as well, though there's nothing very similar between plot lines.  

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Skip Beat! addpermalink

Both anime focus on hilarious comedy with lots of chibified scenes. Moreover they tell a romance shoujo story. Both female leads are very funny and the male counterparts are no idiots. Those two shows are not your usual romance comedy anime but truly something special. 

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Golden Time addpermalink

There's something that stands out with both Golden Time and Kimi ni Todoke. It's not just the romantic comedy aspect or the characters but the way they present themselves with its themes and settings.

The main characters' roles are reversed in some ways but they both form a relationship with feelings. Throughout both series, they run into obstacles involving love rivals and personal struggles. Comedy is presented well in both series with character expressions, dialogues, and its relationships. There's a tone of innocence that also feels natural and realistic on various levels. 

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Akagami no Shirayuki-hime addpermalink

These two animes have a very sweet romance. That is what really ties them together, along with that the heroines are quite different then most, which makes the story really fun to watch. But the romance is what really makes you continue watching. 

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Ouran Koukou Host Club addpermalink

Kimi ni Todoke is a very sweet and cute anime. The story relies on the building of the relationships and leaves you smiling. However, it isn't as funny as Ouran High School Host Club but i definitely would recommend it. 

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Hyouka addpermalink

Despite of different stories, both have nice art and soft setting and they are about a group of friends from school. I found very similar the relationship between main characters (Oreki and Chitanda, Kazehaya and Sawako) very slow and cute, but Hyouka focuses more on mystery than romance of course.  

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Hori-san to Miyamura-kun addpermalink

Both have the MC that they were always left alone for some circumstances (gloomy and dark) and then he/she starts to get new friends. 

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Anime: Hitoribocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu

Hitoribocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu addpermalink

Both animes are about a young girl who is shy, trying to make friends in school.  

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3D Kanojo: Real Girl addpermalink

Both of these series feature outsider protagonists coming out of their shells through the development of a romance with a more outgoing significant other, with 3D Kanojo: Real Girl showing an introvert male paired with a more extroverted girl. Whereas Kimi Ni Todoke was an inversion of that formula featuring an introverted girl with a more extroverted boy. Both shows address social pressures and anxieties in regard to high school/developing young love with charming characters and compelling melodrama that immerses the viewers in their ongoing development. 

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Yubisaki to Renren addpermalink

• Both are shoujo romance anime with likable characters. 

• In both the anime a popular guy fall in love with an unpopular girl. 

• The side couple in both the anime are as intresting as the main couple.  

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Anime: Jijou wo Shiranai Tenkousei ga Guigui Kuru.

Jijou wo Shiranai Tenkousei ga Guigui Kuru. addpermalink

"Shy girl makes friends" is a common trope for a reason. Amidst other shows with complex plots with morally grey characters, sometimes what I want are simple stories with characters I can whole-heartedly cheer for. Sawako and Akane start as good-natured but lonely students who start opening up more after crossing paths with a popular, thoughtful guy who can appreciate them for who they really are. Both Sawako and Akanes' personal growth is easy to get invested in, and this is the main reason I enjoy both so much. Both male leads are likeable, respectable, but still believably flawed in one way or another. All the characters are intentionally ordinary and imperfect, which makes them believable and easy to sympathize with. Kimi ni Todoke definitely focuses on story/drama over comedy, but it has plenty of lighter moments that keep it from feeling draining. Jijou wo Shiranai Tenkousei ga Guigui Kuru still delivers touching, serious moments amidst the humor. Both are some of the only shows that have made me tear up at a purely-happy scene. read more 

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Blend S addpermalink

The main female characters of both animes have an involuntary negative aura in their outside appearance, but in the inside, they're very sweet and adorable. and also they want to make friends without scaring people, 

Maika Sakuranomiya from Blend S makes involuntary sadistic faces scaring people, and that's why she's hired to be a maid with the personality of a sadistic maid. Sawako Kuronuma from Kimi ni Todoke was nicknamed Sadako due to the similarities to a ghost, and she makes involuntary weird faces that scare people around her.

Blend S and Kimi ni Todoke has comedy and slice of life situations, but while the former is an almost pure SoL comedy, the latter's main attraction is romance. read more 

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Koi wa Ameagari no You ni addpermalink

They aren't similar in plot however they do have similar vibes and are really peaceful watches for a swelling heart. 

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Nagareboshi Lens addpermalink

they're both sparkly romances but KNT progresses alot slower than NL since its 2 season vs 1 episode 

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Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji addpermalink

Both have a popular male MC
Both have female MC that got social problem at school
The difference is how their feelings to each other develops 

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Nijiiro Days addpermalink

both animes are heartwarming and funny, the main couple in each series are a refreshing boy and a shy girl 

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3-gatsu no Lion addpermalink

Both anime seem to have similar silly main characters that have a hard time in many areas. 

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Nazo no Kanojo X addpermalink

 in both of these animes the male protagonist is very possessive in a good way and both heroines are strange but nice 

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School Rumble addpermalink

it more romance thaN school rumble QUITE COMEDY THE ANIME IS QUITE SLOW sometime irritating but in the end its total satisfaction garenteed 

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Hana yori Dango addpermalink

In both animes the female protagonist is an outcast and are negleted and/or bullied by other classmates. However both girls seem to attract the most popular guy in the school despite their social status. They also indure many struggles such as abuse and crude jokes by their classmates and often had to deal with the dangerous jealousies of the other females who felt they were better. I loved both of these anime and it really shows how the underdog despite their disadvantages can be happy and have it all to. 

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Aa! Megami-sama! (TV) addpermalink

One is shojo romance other is shonen but I felt the same watching both. I mean the sensation of platonic love with both sides being afraid of confessions and making first move. These are not dynamic love stories with sudden changes of heart and quarrels but slowpaced natural development of close relationship. 

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Aoi Hana addpermalink

They both have extremely similar pastel-looking art styles and center around sweet,  somewhat angst, romance. Just Aoi Hana focuses on a homosexual relationship, whereas Kimi ni Todoke focuses on a heterosexual relationship. 

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Peach Girl addpermalink

They are both romance anime but with more drama. More ups and down, but very sweet ending like kimi ni todoke. 

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Tokyo Marble Chocolate addpermalink

similar design
shows the senses of lovers, and the situation in which they fall 

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Eikoku Koi Monogatari Emma addpermalink

These two might not seem very similar at first glance, but both series have an adorable, very slow pure love story to them. If you enjoy the romance in Emma, I think you might like Kimi ni Todoke and vice versa. 

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KimiKiss Pure Rouge addpermalink

High school romance with shy characters, and love triangles. 

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Nodame Cantabile addpermalink

Both are romance anime whose main characters are girls that are not typical "girl" types. For example, Nodame is messy and cannot cook for herself. Both couples are extremely cute, but Kimi ni Todoke's romance is more gentle than Nodame Cantabile. Also, if you enjoy music then Nodame Cantabile is a plus! 

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Gokinjo Monogatari addpermalink

Kimi ni Todoke has a lot in common with Gokinjo Monogatari. They are both high school love stories, fairly slice of life, and feature adorable chibis. I think the art style is also comparable, though Kimi ni Todoke is certainly a much softer style. If you're looking for a romance and coming of age story, either is a great choice. 

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Anime: Itsudatte Bokura no Koi wa 10 cm Datta.

Itsudatte Bokura no Koi wa 10 cm Datta. addpermalink

If you are up for a cute anime where both guy and the girl have feelings for each other but are not realizing it at first or too afraid to say it, give both of these shows a try.
Itsudatte is shorter and you don't need to have seen previous movies before that. Kimi ni todoke is a longer series.

Even characters have similarities, where main heroine is kind of timid, yet very nice in personality and both are good at teaching other people whilst the main guy is popular but still has eyes only for the main girl. Also both are situated in high school environment and are quite well written.   read more 

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