Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei

Occultic;Nine addpermalink

Similarly to my comparison of this and bakemono the thing that ties these shows is the insanely fast dialogue. 

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Mousou Dairinin addpermalink

Both are dark comedies with with very loose plots and episodes that can often stand alone.   

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Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita addpermalink

Both deal with human nature and doubts in metaphorical way. 

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Boku dake ga Inai Machi addpermalink

Both anime have to do with time travel and changing the past. tatami galaxy is more comedic and erased is more serious. Both are very enjoyable. 

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Mononoke addpermalink

Similar to Kuuchuu Buranko, pretty trippy and you have to infer the story. Once you understand the story it's mindblowing. These are shows that force you to think and really understand what is going on in the show. 

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Kaiba addpermalink

Both series are directed by Masaaki Yuasa, which means that they both present strong themes and ideas behind the plot. They also have a somewhat similar and special art style, which is actually a way to represent human emotions in a symbolic way. If you liked one, the chances are you'll also enjoy the other. 

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Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu addpermalink

Both Tatami Galaxy and Haruhi Suzumiya deal with time loops and the main character's effects on the world around them. 

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Mind Game addpermalink

Both share a similar carpe diem message as well as the same comedic style, which is expected coming from the same director.   Mind game just does it with a much wilder style of visuals where Tatami Galaxy is a little more elegant in comparison.   

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Anime: Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru.

Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. addpermalink

Both shows focus on social outcasts with a flawed mindset and the reason they got into the position they were in. They also feature similar lead female characters and some romance without having romance be the main focus of the show. However, the approach in each show is quite different.  

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Durarara!! 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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Suzumiya Haruhi no Shoushitsu addpermalink

The protagonists of these entries are similar; both are cynical, double as the narrator for their respective series and their real names are left a mystery. Each finds himself dissatisfied with his life, and only learns to appreciate the imperfections in his life after he lives in a world without them for a time. Both protagonists have an internal conflict that ends with an important decision pertaining which world they prefer. Both entries involve a lot of inner monologue, and not to mention time travel. Tatami Galaxy is more upbeat and fast-paced, while Disappearance is slower and more gloomy.  

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Shinsekai yori addpermalink

-Incredibly moving stories that force the beholder to question their lives.
-Superb management of the timelines in both forces those who watch be incredibly attentive or risk losing important details.
-Great for those who love to put two and two together.
-Fantastic conclusion. 

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Nisemonogatari addpermalink

While having witty humor, both are artsy, dialogue driven and character focused. 

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Aku no Hana addpermalink

Different is better. As soon as something comes along that isn't a harem and/or doesn't have generic moeblob character design, BEST ANIME OF THE SEASON! For better or worse, this is ALWAYS how it goes. In the case of Tatami it's highly regarded across the board since there wasn't any manga artwork to disregard for the purposes of ART. Aku Hana is FAR more of a love/hate series; people familiar with the source material generally disliking it and people unfamiliar often labeling it as the best anime of the season.

The approach of both series is, simply put, style over substance... and cheap over expensive. Aku Hana had real people/locations rotoscoped. Tatami often used real stuff as backgrounds and/or flashed through images of real things, with artsy/unfinished drawings of the characters themselves. Aku Hana's stylistic selling point, rotoscoping aside, was turning one panel transitions into repetitive eight minute walks. Tatami's was repeating the same episode over and over, with the same characters playing the same roles and there being no character growth in any of those episodes. 

Any and all failings relating to substance should be overlooked with these two. Half an episode dedicating purely to walking is more important than pacing. Likewise, the same events playing out with minor differences matters not when it moves the soul with an idea. If you don't approach these two with that mindset, disappointment awaits.

There is one key difference between the two: for Tatami you'll want the pause button handy if you have any hope of being able to read all of the subtitles. For Aku Hana, it's the opposite: you'll want the fast-forward button at the ready whenever anyone starts walking. An ironic difference, for sure. read more

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Mob Psycho 100 addpermalink

Both of these shows have a groovy, unique artistic style and off-the-wall humor. Mob Psycho contains a lot of action and combat that The Tatami Galaxy lacks, but they are both quirky, interesting little shows that make you think. Did I mention the phenomenal animation?  

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Shinseiki Evangelion addpermalink

Both are artsier anime with the same central theme that you have to risk subjecting yourself to the painful parts of life to achieve happiness 

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Hyouka addpermalink

These shows are similar in the sense that they are opposites. The MC in Yojouhan wants a Rose-colored life, while MC in Hyouka doesn't want that. Their journey has something different in it's mind for both of them though~ Both of these shows are about the characters, about growth and love.  

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Abenobashi Mahou☆Shoutengai addpermalink

Kinetic comedies themed on reality and moving forth with life.  Both shows invoke groundhog day plots.  Both are funny, emotional, and mature. 

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Katanagatari addpermalink

Both have very colorful artwork, a hectic pace, and are dialogue-driven. Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei has more of a modern realistic setting than the fantasy Katanagatari, but both are unconventional, humorous, and most of all enjoyable works of art. 

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Mawaru Penguindrum addpermalink

Both have lots of imagery/symbolism.
They also both have characters with lots of mental strife and confusion about what's going on in their lives and how to obtain happiness 

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Nekojiru-sou addpermalink

Both have surreal and dark atmospheres which give them a similar feel.  The one big difference is in Cat Soup there is pretty much no dialogue while in The Tatami Galaxy the main character talks so fast during his monologues that it is occasionally hard to keep up with the subtitles. 

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Aoi Bungaku Series addpermalink

They both have a similar dark undertone in the storytelling, although Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei is a bit more lighthearted in nature. They both have their own way of providing social commentary. 

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Hachimitsu to Clover addpermalink

Although there is a huge difference when it comes to the art, both of these shows deal with college-life and growing-up in a way that's easy to relate with.  

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