Durarara!!

Both have a big range of diverse characters, all of which play a central role and have their own background stories.
Both have complex storylines (both are mindfuck, although in different ways).
Both have a supernatural element to them (Higurashi = Gods, DRRR! = Myths).
Both very enjoyable. 

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Besides being another superb anime, they both have the same 'moral' to them: "If you don't doubt your friends and don't try to hide things from them everything would work out fine instead of absolutely going to hell" 

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If you liked ''Higurashi no Naku Koro ni'' i really think you will like ''Durarara'' because the way they tell the story and have a mystery is similar. 

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A bit of a weird recommendation, but if you like the aspect of constantly not knowing what's going on, constant thinking, and mind games, I recommend these series.
Both have a dark theme, but Higurashi is A LOT more graphic and brutal. There is quite a lot of death and injuries in both series. 

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Higurashi and Durarara!! have a pretty unique approach to storytelling and creating and solving mysteries. Both these series involve a boy moving in to a new place and soon they discover the darkness lurking around in that place. Rumors play a significant role in the mystery part. The characters in these two series are quite well developed. All the important characters in the series are given special attention. The characters also have their own secrets and interesting back-stories. These two series also have elements of yandere. While Watching both these series my excitement level was pretty high.    

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Psycho-Pass addpermalink

I'm surprised this hasn't been recommended yet. Both are alluring and dark, taking the average person into a world of chaos, crime and justice. Both appeal to a mature audience and dabble with a bit of the supernatural. Psycho Pass is set in a far futuristic version of Tokyo while Durarara is present day. Amazing seiyuu Kana Hanazawa and Miyuki Sawashiro play female leads in both. Psycho Pass' main focus is crime and police while Durarara is gang violence and the not so ordinary lives of three teenagers.  

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There are obvious similarities between Makishima and Izaya, and also some similarities between their respective nemeses – Kougami and Shizuo. Both are set in Toukyou, often in the dark. There's a certain focus on philosophy in each, which usually comes from Makishima or Izaya, but occasionally comes from other characters. 

report Recommended by mudri

Both are crime themed stories that have a future like setting to them and also a wild colorful case of characters as well too. 

report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost

Both futuristic. Focus on crime/Tokyo underworld. Awesome characters. 

report Recommended by Vendethielle

Watching Durarara!! reminded me a lot of Psycho-Pass with things like murder, and cops. Although Psycho-Pass isn't as of the supernatural type like Durarara!!, it still reminded me alot of eachother and I could make connections between them both. 

report Recommended by requimcompany123

Like Durarara!!, Psycho-Pass is a more serious-natured series set in a futuristic setting where humans are implementing a type of governing system in the attempts to create a peaceful, city society. However, there will always be those who do not agree with "City standards", as well as those with secrets and/or alterior motives - as both titles well portray.
On a side note, the main protagonist in both Durarara!! and Psycho-Pass is a young woman. 

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Boogiepop wa Warawanai addpermalink

With both Durarara!! and Boogiepop Phantom you get a sense of the dark supernatural underside of the city, as evidenced by certain characters (Boogiepop, Celty). 

report Recommended by RodG

Both shows are about some sort of urban legend and have a lot of characters. Normally it`s characters have a very small chance to meet each other, but all of them take part in a complicated and intricate story. 

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Both feature nonlinear storytelling, with events depicted multiple times, from different characters' points of view (something shown briefly, or even in the background, of one episode may be the main focus of a later episode).  Both deal with urban legends and supernatural creatures, as well as scientists with ambiguous intentions/ethics.  Both shows target a relatively mature, intelligent audience.  While Durarara raises questions of identity and the nature of human relationships, Boogiepop is notably darker (literally and in tone) and deals heavily with issues of memory, maturity, identity, and change.   

report Recommended by Mrrranda

Taking place in an urban setting, Boogiepop and Durarara!!! are non-linear stories that focus on several people's encounters with a supernatural being. The plot in both animes is told through the multiple perspectives that we are given. As the various puzzle pieces of the plot are given, the bigger picture and the mystery behind the supernatural beings unfolds.  

report Recommended by Ultima_Oblivion

both are about urban legends and in both series each episode centers around different characters while the story unfolds. 

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Nonchronological story about intertwined lifes and events of citizens of certain town, some of those citizens equipped with various supernatural abilities and with urban legends involved. The separate stories are gradually coming together to make the main story line. 

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Devil Survivor 2 The Animation addpermalink

In general, both series has a similar background with a supernatural feeling. The characters from both series also gets caught up in various events that changes their lives.

Both series' setting also are similar in a metro like city. In fact, both series starts off at a setting involving a train/subway station.

Both series has supernatural elements so expect some elements to be not so normal. There is action from what that comes from.

Finally, the visuals from Durarara!! and DS2 shares somewhat similar designs in terms of their characters and settings.

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Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch addpermalink

Both have lovable characters, though the quirks of the cast in Durarara!! makes each character more distinct and stand out more. 
Both have a Magnificent Bastard who is extremely intelligent and use chess to plan their moves.
Both have suspenseful battles and intriguing plot twists that keep you on edge. 

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The show Durarara!! is a show full of chaos that connects several events. Code Geass is full of controlled chaos. The characters Izaya Orihara and Lelouch Vi Britannia are very similar. They both play chess and or chess like games. They both are in control of what is around them and are even voiced by the same actor in the English Dub (Johnny Yong Bosch). 

report Recommended by Harukakanata909

There are some plot twists that will catch you off guard, and the characters are diversely interesting. Also, the setting is in a city that has it's very unusual perks. 

report Recommended by thesaf

Both series basically consist in a group of people trying to manipulate each other into doing what they want without realising the others are doing the same. The element of pitting best friends against each other without them knowing who their opponent is is also a similar component.
Lelouch and Izaya could be considered very similar, although Lelouch is admittedly much more sane. 
Code Geass is darker, on a lot bigger scale and more brutal, the art is very different and so is the tone, but the plotlines have many things in common. 

report Recommended by TaliaMatsuo

Lots of sly and slick manipulation going on with characters of differing moralties with supernatural abilties to them and both also have some pretty intricate lore in it as well too. 

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Boogiepop wa Warawanai (2019) addpermalink

Supernatural happenings in the big city. Both have unconventional ways of telling a story and have large casts of characters each with their own motivations and goals. Boogiepop is darker and gritter than Durarara, but both deal with supernatural beings that are found in myth and lore throughout the world all while living in a hectic concrete jungle. Each both have compelling stories with meaningful drama and terrific characters. 

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Toaru Majutsu no Index addpermalink

Both stories have very big settings.
Both stories feature organizations' conflicts
Both stories have some creepy characters.
Both stories have massive amount of characters. Currently, Index>Durarara!! though. 

report Recommended by eul721

Both anime show us story about big city life. There are few organisations fighting with each other and on the other side we can see daily routine of quite untypical teenagers. Both series have a large number of heroes. Each of them has its own personality, individual traits, habits and vices.Their fate is often intertwined with each other, complicating the whole story-line. Consummate sociologist will definetly find himself in both stories. However, the plot in Durarara!! is conducted in more mature way.
 

report Recommended by 2Pack

Both are supernatural action/drama/comedy storylines (although less of the comedy in Durarara and more of the action in Index). They both take place in epic urban settings and incorporate science fiction and fantasy into the same world in interesting and creative ways. The supernatural elements of both shows are explained just as much as they need to be and are really cool to watch. 

The characters are pretty different, although some parallels can be drawn between the supporting cast if you really try? But the main characters (Touma and Mikado) are both the same sort of "not necessarily a nice-guy-stereotype but incredibly moral and dedicated to their friends to the end kind of guy, and the female leads (Misaka and Index, and Celty and Anri) are unique and interesting in their own ways. The anti-heroe type characters are easier to draw similarities between, seeing as Accelerator is kind of the nightmarish combination of Shizuo's ridiculous strength and desire to not have to fight plus Izaya's attitude, pragmatism and general sociopathy.

Also the soundtrack in both shows is phenomenal. Like really, even if you don't watch either show, go look up the soundtrack to both because they are amazing. read more 

report Recommended by natroze

Both shows feature or include the following:

A large cast of interesting and varied characters.
Excellent openings, endings, and backing tracks.
Mystery and intrigue balanced with action and humor.
Over 60 episodes.
Vending machine violence.

The shows certainly are not identical, but they share similar vibe, scope, and appearance. If you liked one of these anime it should be worth taking a look at the other. 

report Recommended by ultranewt

Both animes takes place in urban ambient, with various locations. Both have numerous main characters and their gangs, exploring conflicts bethwen them. 

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Gangsta. addpermalink

Both anime deal with gangs, mafias, and other groups fighting over turf through crimes of violence and drug-dealing. Both also have characters with physical abilities that surpass the limits of normal humans. There's a good amount of action and mystery in both anime plus the art styles are somewhat similar. 

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Tokyo Revengers addpermalink

- Both revolves around gangs in tokyo 
- Both have interesting characters with a great story 
- Good and unpredictable plot  

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Working!! addpermalink

The comedy in both shows is all over the place yet still has a realistic feeling to it. The Anime both have a wide range of characters who don't fit inside the box and they have similar Anime styles. 

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FLCL addpermalink

Unbelievable, and Unbelievably charismatic characters. Fast paced story and just as fun to watch... though be careful there's a bit of angst in Durarara... more dilemma of a serious nature less FLCL Naota emo-ness. XP 

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Noragami addpermalink

There's a similar vibe and atmosphere about these anime. Both are set in a city where mysterious and supernatural things happen with a cast of colorful, out of the ordinary characters. Even the openings feel alike. 

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Great Pretender addpermalink

These shows focus on a guy trying to leave some of his old life behind in a new city and when you think you are understanding the story, another point of view shows you what really happened behind the scenes and have amazing background music for every key moment. 

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Ikebukuro West Gate Park addpermalink

Ikebukuro West Gate Park is basically Durarara without the supernatural aspect to it. So "good guys" from the public dealing with gang activity, and so on.  

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Natsume Yuujinchou addpermalink

I recommend Durarara because it has a similar feel to Natsume Yuujinchou , its mostly a peaceful anime even when there is violence just like Natsume Yuujinchou and there are charactrers and types of people similar to the anime, i dont want to give any spoilers. 

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Samurai Flamenco addpermalink

Same director, same atmosphere. Both take place in large cities where the internet takes a large role in events happening in the city. Eccentric cast of characters, crazy happenings. If you liked one, you'll like the other.  

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Cowboy Bebop addpermalink

Each episode is told from a different perspective of another character. This makes storytelling very similar in both anime. 

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Mirai Nikki (TV) addpermalink

o Unique Plot
o violence
o shoolgirls with swords
o mysteries 
o split personalities  

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Anime: Oretachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai: Under the Innocent Sky.

Oretachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai: Under the Innocent Sky. addpermalink

Both have gangs
Both have a HUGE cast
Both have a bit of fantasy  

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Shiki addpermalink

Although these two differ in a lot of ways, their atmospheres seem very similar. In both shows, all of the characters share an interesting sort of bond which is linked to the place in which they live and great emphasis is placed on the setting of the anime. 

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Dead Mount Death Play addpermalink

Both shows are "underworld" shows at heart - gangsters for Durarara and assassins for Dead Mount Death Play, but both shows have little flourishes of the supernatural involved as well which add a little extra spice to an already spicy genre. There's also a very strong sense of community between the characters and world-building in both shows. 

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Soul Eater addpermalink

Celty has a death scythe and so is the other characters of "soul eater". It also has that same feel because its also a bit Gothic and a little weird and scary. Once you watch Soul Eater you should also watch Durarara! because these two are both good and awesome anime! 

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Persona 4 the Animation addpermalink

Both have very similar art style and are focused on bonds between people. 

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Yozakura Quartet: Hoshi no Umi addpermalink

both character design are familiar
both action
characters have unusual personality.. 

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Bungou Stray Dogs 2nd Season addpermalink

These series features idiosyncratic characters whose daily lives interweave in often unforeseen or interesting ways. You will more than once see situations wherein antagonistically-positioned characters passing each other on the street (whether the characters themselves know their position relative to one another or not) and engaging in b-plots that either convolute or advance the underlying main plot. There is a shared focus on introspective and philosophical dialogue, and both series features beautiful artwork and animation.  

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Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei addpermalink

Both have a focus on character connections. In each story there is just a touch of the supernatural, but not a ton. The emphasis on character's relationships over other things is the main commonality. 

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Dennou Coil addpermalink

Mysteries hidden in the alleyways and streets of human civilization, secrets that people hold and forgotten memories. Experiences that can be terrifying yet at times not so bad.

If the part of Dennou Coil or Durarara!! that you liked the best is the urban mystery (internet rumors, urban legends, unexplainable(?) phenomena) with a colorful cast of characters, try the other out.  

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Black Lagoon addpermalink

Both feature a motley crew of sinners, of people who fight, kill, or conduct shady deals for a living. In Black Lagoon, the main characters are modern-day pirates. In Durarara!!, many characters are gang members, part of the black market, or just plain old thugs.  

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Baccano! Specials addpermalink

If you're to choose which one is more similar to Durarara!! between Baccano! and Baccano! Specials, I'd say the Special one, since it has more things in common than the parent story. It provides you with a conflict and fight between two gangs, just like Durarara!!, and both series have some hints of romance throughout the episodes plus some light violence in it. Baccano! Specials also has more rumors and brighter theme in it, and just like Durarara!!, uses all of the characters' point-of-view, shows a lot of things which happened at the same time though in different places, and don’t forget the amazing characters. 

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters GX addpermalink

Both are supernatural stories set in a certain setting:
Durarara-City
Yugioh GX-Island

What they have in common is discrimination between certain factions. Both have smart and strong characters. The only exception is that Durarara is superior to Yugioh  GX because Durarara is an original story whereas Yugioh GX is nothing more than a cashcow. 

report Recommended by WingZeroRequiem

Zetsuen no Tempest addpermalink

Both shady, full of surprises, dynamic, with interesting character.
Drr! is more comedy and ZnT more mystery/drama. 

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Zankyou no Terror addpermalink

If you like anime set in cities and smart characters who like toying with people, Durarara / Zankyou no Terror is the way to look. Both also have that fun and seemingly playful character who has had darker times, and even a shy girl if that's what you're looking for. 

Aside from the sense of mystery, the art style is admittedly similar at points- You have that 'online' element though with Durarara it is with chat rooms, as well as beautiful night scenes with buildings and cars motorbikes. There is also rivalry for its fans, and potential ships as a bonus.

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Persona 5 the Animation addpermalink

P5 like Durarara is a supernatural high school themed story that deals with a high school teenager whose life would change forever from a regular student who would later involve with conflicts and supernatural aspects that go beyond a scale wilder than their imagination could handle.

The Seiyuu cast in both shows are superb and their music is composed by the titans of their industries making it another reason to watch. 

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Arcana Famiglia addpermalink

The area is ruled by a mafia style rule that is meant to protect the community the people care so much about. Special powers are involved and the stories have a bit of mystery to them. 

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Anime: Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle - Rhyme Anima

Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle - Rhyme Anima addpermalink

- Both takes place in specific wards of Tokyo, in this case Ikebukuro.
- Both series include the street culture of Tokyo and references yakuza plus delinquency which both of the series has.
- Both have a big ensemble casts, and both have no single main character. 

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Air Gear addpermalink

Air Gear has a lot of gangs competing to be number one, like in Durarara 

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Ajin addpermalink

The characters and the general atmosphere are quite similar.The characters are sometimes cruel or the protagonist isn't like your typical protagonist and can be cold hearted.Also the dark creatures in Ajin are similar to the headless rider in Durarara.Plus they are mystery and supernatural genres. 

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Kyousou Giga (TV) addpermalink

The non linear filming, the love of a town, unique people that make it up and the same feeling of I don't know what's going on but I love it anyways 

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Serial Experiments Lain addpermalink

In both shows, there is secrecy and mystery about known Internet group, yet no one knows who are the members or for what reason they exist. Social networking plays important role in both series.  

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Re:Creators addpermalink

If you like Izaya you will like this show.  Megane is very similar to Izaya, but eviler and with magic that involves manipulating people with her words.  AKA so much worse for those against her.  Like Izaya she loves all humans though.  In this character comparison Alicetaria is Shizou, which fits but minus shipping.

Great huge cast all bouncing off of each other trying to not destroy or destroy the city!  

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Tsuritama addpermalink

Somehow Tsuritama and Durarara!! remind me of each other. Maybe it's the art, sound, or style, who knows. I really love how all the characters fit together and interact. 

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Banana Fish addpermalink

Though the time of setting and technologies is way different, but both have gangs, action, fighting, shooting and motorcycles. 

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Gintama addpermalink

Very much like Ikebukuro in Durarara, Gintama takes place mostly within the confines of Edo (Tokyo). Both the cities have a bunch of odd ball characters that make regular appearances in various episodes and bring in their flavor of humor and drama. Gintama is more episodic, but the feel you get from both the anime is quite similar. Both series have yakuza wars as well. 

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Mousou Dairinin addpermalink

Both deal with a large number of people connected by a mysterious supernatural entity - Celty in 'Durarara!' and Shonen Bat in 'Paranoia Agent'. In both shows, there's loads of characters, ranging from sick fetishists to angst-ridden outcasts. 

The story in each show is told from the various viewpoints surrounding the odd events and every episode focuses on a different character. However, 'Paranoia Agent' has a tighter, more linear approach.

The tone of both shows become gradually darker as they continue, with most episodes easily switching from dark comedy to light drama in a heartbeat. Both function as psychological thrillers and have few action scenes. 

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Akira addpermalink

They both have gang-type moments and they are set in a city area. Most of the characters are boys, and some of the characters are really strong in both. 

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Tokyo Ghoul addpermalink

Even though they have different stories they both have a lot of characters that, no matter on what side they are, you will grow into liking them. Also, they both have well made stories with few (if any) cliches. 

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NHK ni Youkoso! addpermalink

the 3 main characters are basically the same, and both animes change a lot between drama and comedy 

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