Arakawa Under the Bridge

Bakemonogatari addpermalink

Both anime have a very similar feel to them.
Bakemonogatari however, is darker than Arakawa Under The Bridge.
Arakawa contains more light-hearted random humour and is generally a more happy series, where Bakemonogatari is more about removing oddities which may end up killing people, etc
Bakemonogatari also contains random humour, but as I already said, it has a darker atmosphere than Arakawa.
The art is also kinda similar. 

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Both series start with the meeting between the protagonist and an odd yet characteristically deadpan girl he forms an arbitrarily romantic relationship with and follow up with his dealings with various increasingly odd people and their problems. Having the same production studio, director, and lead seiyuu, they often feel quite similar, despite Bakemonogatari possessing a seriousness and sequential arc structure Arakawa consistently avoids. 

report Recommended by lithiumflower

It is obvious that if you liked Bakemonogatari you should watch Arakawa Under the Bridge. The main character of the both series is voiced by the same actor, which gives the impression that we have to deal with the very similar story.

Another thing that is in common is the way the story is being told. It is almost the same. The key factor is the fact that Bakemonogatari was made by the studio that has also made the Arakawa Under the Bridge. Both series will rather not be liked by the most of the viewers because the storyline is made for more intelligent people.

The only difference is shown using the art style, which is rather similar to the standard anime shows in Arakawa Under the Bridge. But it should make it easier to watch for non otakus. read more 

report Recommended by eersen

Both are done by SHAFT, hence it's shafty. When, Bakemonogatari focuses on very little amount of characters and analysis them in depth using clever and witty dialogues, Arakawa under the Bridge raises the madness of the characters by far and the number of the cast is significantly larger with bother-line retarded and nonsensical conversations. Still, they are very similar in the fact that both focuses mainly on dialogues of individual characters. Oh, and eye rolling scenes too.

Thus, both looks great. 

report Recommended by ringoo4

Arakawa Under The Bridge follows the legacy of Bakemonogatari with exactly the same style, same director, same elite main voice actors. However, this show is one or two notch(es) down from Bakemonogatari on romance, plot, and characters. Afterall, good learning material for funny Japanese chatter. 

report Recommended by mastertek

Both are random-esque animes that tend to shift from situation to situation, involving comedy or general mishaps between the protagonist and his girlfriend or friends. While Bakemonogatari does have a more concrete ending, Arakawa has a much more lighthearted feel to it and will keep you laughing for quite a while. The happy-go-lucky feel is present in every single minute of the anime. 

report Recommended by Exilarch

Similar humor and character developments. Emphasis on a very small area of the anime's locale. The person that voices the main character in Arakawa (Kou) also voices a main character in Bakemonogatari (Hitagi), and does an amazing job. The all around feel of both anime's are very similar, funny, and enjoyable. 

report Recommended by F8L-Fool

When i started watching Bakemonogatari it almost instantly reminded me about Arakawa. Art and characters, their humor and actions, and random plots. Both are really good and funny. 

report Recommended by GreenCharlotte

Oh God, that randomness and humor in both of these series.

Shaft is involved in both series and brings unique comedy into both of these series that are sarcastic and out of this world.

Both series meets a strange girl and becomes a couple with them. The protagonist in both series are quite similar in terms of personalities and even a bit in appearance.

Both series are outrageously funny and a must watch.

report Recommended by Stark700

Produced by Shaft, these series tend to tell stories with extraordinary story-telling techniques, such as rapid screen cut, exaggerated facial expressions and body gestures, sudden focus on symbolic objects, and a heavy amount of inner monologue. Eminent Seiyuu, like Kamiya Hiroshi and Maaya Sakamoto etc, are also present in both series as main characters. Finally, the humor in both series are similar. Sharp-tongued sarcasm are to be expected. 

report Recommended by bunny1ov3r

Both anime excel in Extreme Trash-Talking
Like seriously some of the most outright fascinating dialogue possible

Both anime were Produced by Shaft--really awesome group

Neither of these anime involve the typical --school nonsense

Both of these anime really get their Substance from all characters that are not the 
Main Character 

report Recommended by thereisonlyone

Where Bakemonogatari is intense and weird, Arakawa Under the Bridge is lighthearted and weird. Despite this, and despite completely different settings, plots, and character dynamics, they share a very similar aesthetic and "feel." 

report Recommended by rmf13

from the beginning you will feel the same sensation
from the art, the CV (character voice) almost all of CV of bakemonogatari same with arakwa under the bridge.
and the comedy is funny too.. :p
the only different is bakemonogatari is about supernatural called "Kaii" but, 
arakawa is not really supernatural "if you know what i mean" 

report Recommended by Yokamota

Both are very similar to each other, animation and character too. A very interesting and funny story that will make them excited and laugh, if you like romantic comedy should see this series 

report Recommended by Toby_Schneider

Both are quintessential Shinbo works (although itamura and oishii actually directed it and Shibo merely supervised to ensure the end product was Shaft)
Both feature mains voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya.
Both feature great, weird and abstract art.
Both are great fun in their own way, but both contain solid comedy.
Both have pretty great production values.
Neither are that plot heavy.

 

report Recommended by spacebishijesus

Not only do both shows show classic Shaft style art direction with varying camera angles (and give off a very similar vibe), both shows also consist of a variety of quirky characters. Both of these shows focus more on the interactions between the characters, rather than a set in stone plot   

report Recommended by Short_Circut

With a very similar presentation style and most of the same cast of voice actors, if you liked one of these, the other will probably also be enjoyable. The main characters feel very similar, and, while Bakemonogatari is more of a mystery show, both share a similar sense of humor. 

report Recommended by Kww_121

So my first impression of this show was something of deja vu. Within the first 30 seconds of the first episode, I was certain I was re-experiencing a series I had already watched. By the one minute mark, I was thinking "This is Monogatari isn't it?" The feeling then bludgeoned me for the remainder of the show.

This really isn't odd considering both shows shared much of their talent. Sadly, Arakawa Under the Bridge doesn't reach the highs of the Monogatari series. If you enjoyed this series, I wholeheartedly recommend Monogatari (either watch in release order or look up a watch order guide).  

report Recommended by GrimGrace

-both are made by the same studio
-Arakawa Under the bridge aired after bakemonogatari
-the angles are very similar
-both stories are very weird
-both of the female lead  have similar personality 
-artstyle is similiar too 

report Recommended by _korone_

Anime that focus on witty dialogue interactions between the characters and have somewhat bizarre scenarios. They both have the Shaft art style with quick cuts and chapter cards during the episodes. 

report Recommended by Eziprez

Similar animation cuts (frequent dolly zooms, up-close shots, strange contortions of the human body) and similar humor. The main character does the Araragi "haaahhh?!" post-line from any other cast member. 

report Recommended by incoherentorator

Same studio and director. Overall it feels the same but with different genres. 

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Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei addpermalink

It's SHAFT, it's a quirky cast, it's the same main voice actor (KAMIYA!!), it's random culture references, and it's witty/ridiculous humor everywhere. If you liked one of them, the other comedy would probably make you laugh just as much. Note: Arakawa under the Bridge has a romantic plot (Nino <3) but Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei does not. 

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Almost the same humor, randomness, story (life of a guy surrounded by a bunch of weirdos) and all 

report Recommended by doorotka

Similiar in humor and randomness and lot of weird people

just replace the classroom with riverbank 

report Recommended by xixiux

The same random humor and voice actor. 

report Recommended by SLIPLV

Same absurd kind of humour and the main characters have a similar feel to them. 

report Recommended by Yotsuba_Snake

Let's not beat around the bush - Arakawa is Zetsubou Sensei with a fresh coat of paint. If you've run out of SZS and need more, you should be watching this. You might just end up liking it more. 

report Recommended by MSCB-K

Both are presented in quite similar style,and filled in comedy,the seiyuu of both main characters are same so if you really enjoyed the comedic expression of Ichinomiya Kou a.k.a Recruit in Arakawa,u will surely enjoyed the same from Itoshiki Nozomu in Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei. 

report Recommended by bukx

You have to have a weird sense of humor to laugh at any of these. But if you have the right sense of humor, you won't stop laughing.  

report Recommended by papercutsmiley

Both anime have really weird main characters, I mean, really weird, the plot is funny and the graphics is pretty similar. Both are hilarious. 

report Recommended by Patry-chan

Two shaft productions that uses gag comedy style of presentation. The anime are episodic, but each episode build on the character relationship. If you watch these without expecting any dramatic turn of events, you might just laugh at some random joke that they make, or appreciate some finer points about the society that the shows satirizes.  

report Recommended by bunny1ov3r

All of the characters in both anime are crazy and weird. All the situations that arise are  all funny as hell. Both male protagonists are similar in having a single ideology that make up for the main theme of both the anime.. 

report Recommended by M_F_M

Absurd at its finest

Really deep and funny shows that bring "absurd" from theatre to Animation  

report Recommended by Franken-sama

Same studio, similar animation art style, both comedies with a cast of eccentric characters, same director, dame main voice actor. 

report Recommended by ObscureObsidian

-Both are from Studio Shaft (being of the same studio isn't really important, except for Studio Shaft)
-Both have a absurd/typically japanese humor which is (at least for me)) absolutely hilarious
-Both MCs are similar (can't really explain why, sorry)
-Both have really good supporting characters (even though Arakawa is clearly better at this point) 

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Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou addpermalink

You will constantly laugh your head off watching these. 

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I know both don't have the same story and one is a shounen and the other a seinen but both have in common the comedy style, they have weird characters in their way, both are randomness.
I'm sure if you like one, you may like the other too. 

report Recommended by darkuria

Another one that was very similar in terms of comedy 

report Recommended by Bashful-Dastard

Highly compressed hilarious randomness. Must I say more?
Warning: Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou starts out a little slower and takes a few episodes to get epic. 

report Recommended by CandyRat

Both are absolutely nonsensical and absolutely hilarious in similar and different kinds of ways 

report Recommended by Chaosutopia

The viewers will notice that the environment(setting) of both anime is similar!
We should mention that both anime have the same kind of humour and wittiness, and I can't distinguish which is more hilarious. 
Nevertheless, Arakawa Under the Bridge has more of a story to present!!! 

report Recommended by kelpiechan

Both are over the top, absurdist comedies. Danshiko is the funniest anime I have ever watched, one that manages to make me and my friends laugh even during rewatches. It doesn't have much plot if any, unlike Arkawa. Arakawa's humor kind of wore thin for me, whereas Danshiko kept me laughing for its entirety. Danshiko's strong suit was how it was so funny while still being grounded in reality (i've seen some the scenarios in Danshiko being played out in real life). Both are anime that you probably wouldn't regret watching (I prefer Danshiko), but if you just want to really laugh, watch Danshiko, if you want something kinda funny with plot (its humor is really a hit or a miss), watch Arakawa.  read more 

report Recommended by Gerhakiki

Slap Stick Comedy and utter randomness  

report Recommended by Delabie

If you laugh so hard in danshi koukousei, I assure you really laugh 10x in arakawa under the bridge + cute romance. Both produced by "sunrise studio" 

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Similar humor, randomness, almost all characters is abnormal, and both is so funny. 

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The type of comedy and the characters in each of these shows is practically identical. In gintama you have either people who are really strange or doing weird things, and then you have shinpachi (or occasionally gintama or kagura) who play the roll of the "straight man" who is explaining that its strange or odd. In arakawa a lot of the characters have the same type of oddities you find in gintama, and the straight man is played by the main character, save for when he is the one displaying oddities. 

report Recommended by dreiak

Yeap, the two are extremely funny! Characters in both series are likable and they would grow on you as you watch them. Making you wanting to see more and more of them. Both have some serious moments and not just comedy all the time. I can guarantee you that if you like Arakawa Under the Bridge, you will like Gintama! 

report Recommended by shootdatpancake

very similar humor and randomness. Both shows have utterly crazy characters in them, too 

report Recommended by Silent_Chime

The similarities here are quite obvious. Both are gag comedies about an eccentric cast of characters. They both do their jobs well, and are great for laughs. Gintama has a serious side to it, and has lots of genuinely engaging arcs, but both are safe picks if you want to watch people do stupid things and laugh about it. The music in both is also perfectly goofy. 

report Recommended by Xaeveax

Arakawa is like an endless comedy arc of Gintama. Setting is more similar than you think. While Gintama has its weird characters like the Amanto, the aliens, the characters in Arakawa might be human, but they are just as odd. 

I find the humor quite similar too.  

report Recommended by ogjeesus

They share certain voice actors, and have the same type of humor. 

report Recommended by xFangero

Both have a memorable cast and are funny. Also share some seiyuu.  

report Recommended by teajjeje

Arakawa under the Bridge is a great Anime to have a fun time with, its setting is pretty simple, but it has very lovable and crazy characters that make every episode a fun ride.

What is this show all about?

In short, it's just about a guy who never wants to be indebted to anyone and because he got saved by a girl, he now promises her to live with her under a bridge. 
This sounds crazy? It is indeed and you may already guess, that any people living under a bridge might have a few screws loose... 

If you have enjoyed an Anime like Gintama, which is famous for its obscur humour, you might as well like this Anime - Btw there's also one character with the same voice actors as Gintoki's in here :) read more 

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Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko addpermalink

Both are offbeat comedies about an ordinary guy, his sort-of-romantic-but-not-really relationship with a girl who claims to be an alien, and their unconventional friends and peers. Arakawa's gag series nature renders it a lot sillier than Denpa Onna, but it's not without its own ridiculous elements. And of course both are directed by Shinbo, so you can't leave out his signature style. 

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I always look forward to finding something new and intresting in recommendation section when I am out of anime and that is why once in a while I try to recommend something too... For this time of year when a new season just started the best thing is to find one old and one new anime which were similar. And here we go:
* Both anime have main girl heroines who think that they are aliens.
* Both are bishoujos and nice girls but serious weirdouus ;DD
* Both leading males starts the show in deniel but than tries to adapt.
And here we start new alien season!  

report Recommended by ShintouX

Nino and Erio are both self proclaimed aliens and are very weird. and both shows come from the same producer. 

report Recommended by Nikoru-san

Both have girls who think that they are aliens and have very vague plots. 

report Recommended by BasicallyTNG

Both anime's are pretty funny and weird simultaneously. The characters are  cute and lovable. 

report Recommended by alaiwe

alien girl with rational guy, cast of weird characters 

report Recommended by Pumpkinyaaan

Rom-com anime where the main girl is allegedly an alien. They also both have the unique Shaft art and editing style. 

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Seto no Hanayome addpermalink

When i watch Arakawa it totally reminds me of Seto no Hanayome, it gives me the same feeling. It has the same humor and both Anime have to do with Water and a Boy whos together with the Girl through an accident where the Girl saved the Boy. The only difference is that the Boy in Seto no Hanayome must marry the Girl and in Arakawa he shall just be her Boyfriend. 

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Tsuritama addpermalink

Aliens meet main character. Main character suddenly is surrounded by a bunch of unique people. Hilarity ensues.  

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They have some common point that i can't explain with words... lol 

report Recommended by Xmailon

Both are a mixture of slice of life/sci-fi and comedy. They both include main characters who are annoyed by their close friends (aliens). Both aliens have a liking for water and fish. The main characters at the beginning are friendless, but after getting involved with the aliens they form fun relationships with different people. Both animes have issues with their surroundings (''habitats'').
I liked the animation in both of them; both of them were drawn nicely, in a fun, "light" way. If You liked either of them, the other is a must. I guarantee - You will get the same pleasant feeling from the latter as well! Enjoy read more 

report Recommended by gabiju2

Both anime have a vibrant palette which closely echoes the varied personalities that comprise the show's unique cast of characters.

Both anime are light in tone but Tsuritama delves much deeper into non-trivial issues, whereas Arakawa is just straight up entertaining tinged with very tender moments. Both series are outstanding and well worth the viewership!

Also the soundtrack to both shows are excellent; it really sets the tone for the anime. 

report Recommended by BruscoLee

In each, a protagonist under immense social pressure finds his worries lifting as he lives by the water with a cast of strange characters, one of whom claims to be an alien. Two hilarious series that will wow you with beautiful scenery and bright colors, captivate you with interesting characters, and put a smile on your face. 

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Kuragehime addpermalink

Both are quirky, unique shows about a group of strange people living together, featuring one person new to the group, with occasional heartwarming and/or romantic undercurrents. 

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Both anime have similar plot, about a group of weird people (by the society standard) living together 

report Recommended by orihara_sama

On the outside these two animes may not look like they have much in common but on closer analysis you will see some substantial similarities.


-In both animes a 'guy' stumbles across a group of quirky characters that change his life.
- The 'guy' has a high profile, business like family (father)
- At some point in our quirky casts lives they have the threat of their home/land being bought up and they both must fight for it.
- Romance. between a member of our 'quirky group' and the 'outsider'.
- Comedy. Both are pretty hilarious.

Even if you can't connect the dots between both shows I can't recommend them enough as individuals.

Enjoy watching!! :)

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report Recommended by Vernadromia

There are quirky and unique characters all grouped together, going about their wacky everyday lives, with just a hint of romance. Kuragehime has a bit more of a story to it, but they are both very similar.  

report Recommended by wolfchasingtime

I believe the colour palette and some of the themes (such as; love, unique characters, comedically different perspectives..) are very similar. Furthermore, they’re my two favourite series’ and I think the humour sometimes overlaps as well as showing all different types of characters that don’t fit well into society. 

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Amagi Brilliant Park addpermalink

Anime in which a narcissistic male protagonist is tasked (or self-appointed) with saving a society that is forgotten by the public. The female lead rarely shows her emotions, but is implied (or stated) that she has a crush on the male lead. 

Both can be considered comedic series, but they take different approaches. Amagi Park is more like your everyday school anime, with mainly teenagers interacting with each other. Arakawa is a gag comedy, and surprisingly quite thought-provoking at times.  

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Similarities

- Both MCs are Narcissists 

- Both MCs are tasked with saving a dysfunctional forgotten part of society. 

- Both MCs are propositioned on a romantic outing with the female protagonist.

- Both contain humorous and out of this world characters 

- Both have a female protagonist who doesn't have normal human emotions

Differences

- Arakawa Under the Bridge is consistently more hilarious

- Amagi Brilliant Park characters have several more attractive characters 

- Amagi Brilliant Park has a bigger cast, and bigger location setting

- The MC of Arakawa Under the Bridge is more delusional and actually lives with the residents

- The characters of Arakawa Under the Bridge are slighty more bonkers if that's posisble.

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report Recommended by crunchytaco

With comedic results a highly narcissistic protagonist sets out to save a dysfunction part of society filled with a wide variety of wacky and unusual residents. Arakawa differs being more comedy based with its consistent gags, while AmaBuri focuses more on the drama side of things, leading to less comedic moments. 

report Recommended by Akoram

looking for weird anime but very enjoyable and hilarious ? and the same vibe or even 2x than amagi brilliant park.
I'll recommend "Arakawa under the bridge". No need to go to gym to gain 6 abs, cuz this anime gives you 7 pack abs. 

report Recommended by Luuji222

Both male protagonists seemingly enter into a "world" filled with weird and slightly supernatural characters and through the protagonists influence, the world around them begins to change

While Arakawa is more character driven, Amagami focuses more around a central plot  

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Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita addpermalink

Both are subversive comedies that frequently make you go WTF as you watch. 

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Level E addpermalink

Both series are about young men meeting and coming to live with an alien (coincidentally both aliens have long blond hair and kind of similar character designs). Although Arakawa is more comedy focused, the comedic moments of Level E feel quite similar, as do Arakawa's dramatic parts. 

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Working!! addpermalink

Different people with different personalities adds up to one funny story, and thats what these two anime is about. 

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Sakigake!! Cromartie Koukou addpermalink

Arakawa is about a rational guy trying to adapt to the ridiculous lifestyle of crazy people under a bridge. Cromartie is about a rational guy trying to adapt to the ridiculous lifestyle of a deranged high school. Both are filled with hilarious characters that range from seemingly normal people to gangsta robots. Each series is a chaotic ride full of randomness upon randomness upon randomness. 

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Mawaru Penguindrum addpermalink

Both shows are wonderfully weird and quirky. They also have similar art in that they're very colourful, pretty and nice to view. Although Mawaru Penguindrum is much more serious in parts, it has a similar air and feel to Arakawa Under the Bridge. :) 

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Sakamoto desu ga? addpermalink

Strange people doing strange things. Both are extremely funny. 

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Grand Blue addpermalink

Just another random but very funny comedy show. 

Both don't really have interesting plots. But both have unique characters and lots of funny moments. It's a different setting, story and characters, but watching both shows will feel pretty much the same. 

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Sasami-san@Ganbaranai addpermalink

The characters are really funny and seem to have nothing better to do with their lives than going around and interacting with the rest of the cast. There doesn't seem to be much of a plot in either and both put a heavy emphasis on comedy and dialogue. 

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Nichijou addpermalink

They both have laugh-out-loud moments that are strange or over the top. All the characters have their own quirks. The episodes have a similar format, with each episode consisting of a couple short segments that begin with their own 'title screen' 

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Nisemonogatari addpermalink

Both have the same Atmosphere,comedy and randomess.both male leads,Koyomi and Kou are practically the same and have to deal with weirdos around them plus they got the same Seiyuu.Arakawa uses aliens as the source while Monogatari series is using ghosts,vampires etc and both are by SHAFT  

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Binbougami ga! addpermalink

Similar comedy and range of quirky characters.  Draws you in in a similar way. 

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Hinamatsuri addpermalink

Both anime are comedies that involve a character entering the strange and bizarre world of another. The main heroine also have the same blunt personality where they seem to take everything literally and don't have the basic understanding of how one should act within normal society. Arakawa differs as an highly narcissistic guy enters the bizarre world of a variety of quirky characters. While Hinamatsuri involves an strange girl with psychic powers entering the life of a member of the Yakuza. If you enjoyed one you its sense of humour you will likely enjoy the other as well. 

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Servant x Service addpermalink

Both are seinen with comedy and romance. Both criticize society. Each character has its unique characteristic and both have adult characters. 

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Jungle wa Itsumo Hare nochi Guu addpermalink

A rational person has to deal with a weird group of people. You get to see that rational "straight guy" character squirming in both series.

It gives a sense of a Comedic Duo stage act. While both still has a small sense of an overall plot, it's strength is in the comedy.

They both have a few references to pop culture of the time, video games, or anime.
And occasionally drops a serious tone in the series, so it isn't just on an endless escalation of laughs. 

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Nazo no Kanojo X addpermalink

Both series features a protagonist who one day certainly gains a "mysterious" girlfriend. 

Both series employ strange humor that is mixed in with comedy, drama, and romance.

Both series has a fun approach in various episodes that reflects upon life and their relationship as well as interactions with other characters in the series. 

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Barakamon addpermalink

I believe both anime are incredible similar both in genre (comedy, every day life) and in the story.
In both of them a young man from the city is forced to live in an environment he isn't used to, in a smaller, more closed and tied community, interact with many people, learn to enjoy the little things in life, find his true self and mature.
Great humour is guaranteed as well as some life lessons from another, more simple and laid back point of view in life. 

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Hachimitsu to Clover addpermalink

Both anime have similliar feel, how they empasize deep meaning of both life, and relationship. not to mention they have a lot of same seiyu. The ending song both sung by Suneohair. If you like arakawa, surely you'll love honey and clover and vice versa. 

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Bokura wa Minna Kawai-sou addpermalink

light hearted romance.good dose of comedy.light on the cliche drama side.these are the main points which appealed to my taste.
also the main heroines for both are withdrawn and the protagonist makes effort to reach them.
both have a colorful sub cast 

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School Rumble addpermalink

Both of these are great parodies. They are both hilarious comedies with a little bit of romance. The music was also catchy and cute in each. (Parodies are not for everyone) So if you loved or even liked one you like the other. 

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Nodame Cantabile addpermalink

Both series are comedic slice-of-life romances with perfectionist male leads and relatively strange female leads. The male leads are frequently frustrated with the antics of the female leads, but in the end both couples really do seem to care for each other. 

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FLCL addpermalink

Both have strange female characters and sort of bizarre setting. 

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Ouran Koukou Host Club addpermalink

A fairy normal person becomes involved with a group of not-so-normal people. Everyone has a quirk of some sort that is very fun to watch.

Both are very hilarous!!

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Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan addpermalink

Both are gag comedies that involve the use of wacky and unusual characters getting themselves into comedic situations. If you like one for its humour and wide variety of different characters you’ll definitely like the other. 

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Gaikotsu Shotenin Honda-san addpermalink

These two are full of weird characters and similar humor. You probably wouldn't want to meet to many of them in real life, though that only adds to the comedy. They've generally got similar vibes, though Arakawa tends to rely more on gags and randomness for it's humor.  

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Angel Beats! addpermalink

Good time to reflect on life and smile a little. 

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Summertime Render addpermalink

Ushio and Nino are scarily similar in terms of character design. Long blonde hair parted down the middle, blue eyes, dressed in a school swimsuit. Supernatural oddballs, romantic interests. 

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Sora no Otoshimono addpermalink

Both of these series are just some of the funniest things I have ever seen. Arakawa isn't quite as ecchi but it is just as funny. Arakawa doesn't have quite as many girls and isn't a harem type but all the characters have eccentric personalities which will end up making you laugh and love. 

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Mekakucity Actors addpermalink

Both series are directed by Akiyuki Shinbou and have the same art. They both are confusing and mysterious at first and don't make much sense (especially at the beggining). Finally, they both have the same sense of humour (the kind-of-lame yet fuuny jokes). 

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Lovely★Complex addpermalink

Both will make you laugh
Both are colorful and creative
Both have crazy/weird characters. 
 

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Shirokuma Cafe addpermalink

-both are gag anime
-both got weird kind of humor
-both got wicked characters
-both got great openings and simmilar endings

If you liked the Arakawa under The Bridge you should watch Polar Bear Caffe :)  

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Anime: Danna ga Nani wo Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken

Danna ga Nani wo Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken addpermalink

Although Danna ga Nani wo Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken has shorter episodes it has nothing to be jealous of when it comes to comparing it to other comedy anime!
It also has the plus that, like Arakawa under the Bridge, it has a story to develop which is rather cute and sweet apart from witty and funny! 

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Sabage-bu! addpermalink

I think the animation and colors are similar.

It is also a comedy anime and characters have their unique personality.

The theme of the episode is changing every few minutes, as if they were short films on various topics. 

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Anime: Kono Danshi, Ningyo Hiroimashita.

Kono Danshi, Ningyo Hiroimashita. addpermalink

Both animes have quirky characters and are great with comedic timing. There are a lot of unispected situations that get explained on a unexpected ways 

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Noragami addpermalink

both main character are quite similar in term of comedy.. 

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Gintama' addpermalink

It teaches how people can be a family and both are funny in a simillar way 

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Yoru wa Mijikashi Arukeyo Otome addpermalink

Both are romantic comedy animations starring a young couple in which the boy is aware of the madness that surrounds him and has his humor built on that aspect, while the girl is always chill and although also initially strange to the absurd content of that universe, calmly dives into said bizarre events and even ends up participating in them. 

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Space☆Dandy addpermalink

Both of these shows have a wacky, dynamic and art. They are both similar in humour and style. I hope that if you liked one of these shows, you would also find enjoyment with the other. :)  

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Kyuuketsuki Sugu Shinu addpermalink

weird characters
legit anything can happen you cant predict anything 

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Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan addpermalink

The mc is someone whos "normal" and is the only one who doesnt think that things in the show are normal. These shows also give u a crazy chaotic fun without any rules and both of them have some real life "troll" footage.  

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Anime: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 4: Diamond wa Kudakenai

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 4: Diamond wa Kudakenai addpermalink

I know it seems rather bizarre, but the fourth season of JJBA, at least the first episodes of it, and AuB are pretty similar since they both are episodic, present a quirky cast of character, have a bright color scheme and have a more complex plot developing underneath the episodic adventures. 

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Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon addpermalink

They are slice of life lighthearted comedies, about people fitting in new circumstances they got involved in, accompanied by a group of people with different quirks. 

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Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo addpermalink

Ok, this is how its similar, you take a few random crazy characters and a sane one, then you put them in senarios and see how it plays out.
Also, the character design in Arakawa Under the Bridge and Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo is very VERY similar. 

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D-Frag! addpermalink

The type of comedy is kind of similar, both protagonists are the 'straight men' surrounded by weird and eccentric characters who aren't aware of how weird they are. Arakawa Under the Bridge has more absurdest comedy than D-Frag, to the extent where 'mentally ill' might be a better term for most of the characters than 'eccentric'. Arakawa could sometimes get slow at parts, that wasn't an issue with D-Frag (but D-frag is shorter). Neither anime has a conclusive ending. D-frag is in highschool, Arakawa's cast is mostly adult.  

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Soredemo Machi wa Mawatteiru addpermalink

Humor are the same. Animation style is also identical. We are also dealing with the same airhead MC girl. While Arakawa is the more unique and downright weird, the comedy factor and style of story telling is the same.

Also, both anime are very fun to watch. After your done watching Soredemo Machi wa Mawatteiru, go to Arakawa Under the Bridge right away. 

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Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun addpermalink

-both are about a bunch of people and their daily lives
-humour is similar, too
-both are tagged as romance anime, but romance is there for the sake of comedy 
-both interest lovers of the main characters are kuudere
-all characters are unique and funny
 

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Salaryman Kintarou addpermalink

They are totally different in the atmosphere but they both are seinen, and they both share a Mature Romance plus the main character in both is an awesome businessman, who is an adult with his own moral for good.
If you like Arakawa, you may like Salaryman Kintarou. 

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Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou addpermalink

Intriguing characters framed tastefully with humor as an integral and necessary element. 

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Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! addpermalink

It is similar in the way that both male characters get thrust into the crazy reality of the female mc.  The difference is that this deals with more reality and Chuunibyou deals more with fantasy. 

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Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu addpermalink

To be honest they're both kinda wack, but that's what makes both of these anime so unique. Both anime take a normal guy, the protagonist, and put him with a bunch of crazy people! The animation in both anime is very crisp, and the mood is light. Plot and character development aren't major in either anime, but character interaction is. The stories both flow, and the voice actors do great jobs. Mostly comedy but also some romance and a tiny little bit of action. They're both really unique and spontaneous based anime, so if you watch for comedy then you're sure to enjoy! 

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Anime: Sekai Seifuku: Bouryaku no Zvezda

Sekai Seifuku: Bouryaku no Zvezda addpermalink

Wacky Characters
Main Characters Have To Fit In After Moving Into New Environment
Main Characters Learn More About Them Selves And Become Stronger As Stories Progress
Both Episodic With Comedy 
 

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Working'!! addpermalink

both these anime have lots of comedy, and every character are unique in their own ways. also they seem to have somewhat of a romance going on in both anime. 

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Durarara!! addpermalink

Both have quirky characters, a unique plot, and share some of the same voice actors.  

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Beelzebub addpermalink

Both are comedy shows with a male protagonist who is lost between two worlds. 

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xxxHOLiC addpermalink

The main character finds a strange place and his life changes because of a woman.Also,  both characters are surrounded by really strange creatures. 

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Nisekoi addpermalink

The most similar feature between the two animes is their visuals. Both share the same director (along with Bakemonogatari), so the cuts, frames and scenes are trated with the same flawless, colorful, detailed characters and impressive backgrounds. That is a priviledge as a viewer, and a pleasure if you have read the manga.

The storylines are not exactly related, but both are about a main male character (Ko and Raku) who, because of things that are out of his hands (health condition in Ko´s case, a family deal in Raku`s case), end up romantically attached to a woman  they did not know. 

Also, both are comedies that approach the romantic sides of the characters on a very smooth way. They share unforgettable characters, even though Nisekoi`s might be a little bit cliché.

You will enjoy both. read more

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Katte ni Kaizou addpermalink

Both shows are animated by Studio SHAFT and has a similar, surreal type of humor and strange characters.  

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HenSemi (TV) addpermalink

Both are about adult characters, and both are about a main character that finds a group of weirdo people. HenSemi is more sexual and deals with fetishes and such, while Arakawa is more about people that have delusions about themselves, like only being able to walk on a white line. 

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Kore wa Zombie desu ka? addpermalink

both are comedies with a male protagonist who deals with weird and supernatural stuff 

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Natsu no Arashi! addpermalink

Extremely similar animation style (the borders used in various frames are direct clones), similar episode pacing, same genre (supernatural romance comedy), same production company, same director, same sound director, same script writer, 3 of the 10 seiyu in NnA appear in AUtB. 

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Detroit Metal City addpermalink

Both are insanely hilarious. 

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Tentai Senshi Sunred addpermalink

Totally insane comedies. Arakawa's animation resembles Sunred's too, in my opinion. 

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Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu addpermalink

Kyon and Recruit have a lot of similarities, especially in their role in the series. They're both surrounded by a quirky cast and see themselves as the 'normal' one. 

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Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora addpermalink

Even though I have a bright future ahead of me , I'm willing to stay here with her for the rest of my life!! 

In both show, the main couple has show strong bond, if not affection, for each other. In one show there is a realistic tearflooding reason. In the other show however, the reason is picked randomly from the book of random humor 1998. I will throw away every single bit of my dream!! (as NASA scientists or whatever) Jvzt 2 b w|th h3r!! 

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Uramichi Oniisan addpermalink

These are Seinen comedies featuring a cast full of mascots per se that leaves a lot to one's imagination with each experiencing their own set of problems (namely adult problems for some). They both also feature many predominant voice actors in the industry that audiences can mutually appreciate. 

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Yondemasu yo, Azazel-san. (TV) addpermalink

Share the wacky humor that are not bounded by the laws of physics. Character design are not bounded, either. Genetically you can't give birth to some organism like them, ever, with or without GMO. Another proof that anime studios are better than NASA in term of messing with mysterious lifeforms.  

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Maria†Holic Alive addpermalink

I think they both have the same kind of troll humor about how the main character is always 'bullied' by his environment. I enjoyed both of the series also because of SHAFT's hilarious way of producing every scene 

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Dagashi Kashi addpermalink

The set up of both shows are similar in that the episodes are divided into segments or parts. 

Kokonotsu Shikada is similar Kou Ichinomiya in that they are both expected to take on their family business and have to put up with an eccentric female lead that goes against the norms of society.  

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Cuticle Tantei Inaba addpermalink

Gag comedy. Both are not the extremely violent kind, and there are characters that question the sanity, thoughts and actions of the others. Both are enjoyable. 

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Gokushufudou addpermalink

It has a same episode structure of having many "episodes" in one and focuses on the daily life of the protagonists on an interesting setting. 

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Anime: Ookami-san to Shichinin no Nakama-tachi

Ookami-san to Shichinin no Nakama-tachi addpermalink

Very similar artwork
Both are very funny and there are many different and interesting characters

Wished there was more episodes for both shows =( 

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Clannad: After Story addpermalink

They both have that calm feel to it. They talk about important values and they are both one of those nice, gentle anime. 

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Anime: Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko: Mayonaka no Taiyou

Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko: Mayonaka no Taiyou addpermalink

both these anime's realy mess with the suspenison of disbelief,making you wonder what is fiction inside the realm of the series and what is not. 

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ef: A Tale of Memories. addpermalink

Both series are produced by Shaft hence the outrageously humor that takes place in the series through the usage of word play. 

Both series contain heavy use of dialogue as well as comedy, drama, and romance.

Ef - A tale of Memories swings a bit more on the mature side while Arakawa Under the Bridge features more on humor. Both series however contain an unique style that moves the viewer. 

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Kill Me Baby addpermalink

I think both anime have a lot of similarities, but I am sure that everyone who likes one will like the other too. Anyway, both have a stupid character who does stupid things and similar gags and scenarios. Bother are also a nonsense-comedy done in short skits. 

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Inu x Boku SS addpermalink

Arakawa Under the Bridge and Inu x Boku SS revolves around weird, quirky people in one location.

Except that Inu x Boku SS revolves around the 1%, and Arakawa revolves around the 99%(with an additional 1%ter) 

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Abenobashi Mahou☆Shoutengai addpermalink

Very off the wall, slapstick, random kind of humor. Something happening around every turn that is not what you're expecting. 

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Anime: Masuda Kousuke Gekijou: Gag Manga Biyori

Masuda Kousuke Gekijou: Gag Manga Biyori addpermalink

Both are really weird, and they are hilarious when you're in the right mood.  

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Hakaba Kitarou addpermalink

Strange characters, strange plot, unrelated scene.. this anime's not well known!! bust it's must see, sure u'll like it 

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Kaichou wa Maid-sama! addpermalink

They are both funny and romantic.... But the story is different.. If you like Kaichou wa Maid Sama, then you may like Arakawa Under the Bridge too... :DD 

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Anime: Heppoko Jikken Animation Excel♥Saga

Heppoko Jikken Animation Excel♥Saga addpermalink

Both Arakawa Under The Bridge and Excel Saga are comedy and paraody anime based on random humour and improbable situations, although Arakawa has a little bit more story, and Excel Saga more randomness, respectivily. 

 

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Azumanga Daiou The Animation addpermalink

They both depict the daily lives of the characters with the emphasis on their randomness. 

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Uchuu Kyoudai addpermalink

Both of these shows involve space, weather it be Mars or Venus... These shows are similar with character design too. Uchuu Kyoudai has a warmer feel though, isn't based on gag comedy, and remains more "down to earth." 

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Maria†Holic addpermalink

Well, these two series are quite absurd but in a rather fun and amusing way.

Both series has a ALOT of comedy, gags, and a strange cast of characters. With these cast of characters comes forth comedy, drama, and romance although presented in a peculiar way.

Both series' OP songs are very catchy. Additionally being part of Shaft, expect strange humor delivered to your eyes with a stranger story that is worth the watch. 

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