Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED

In the last few weeks I've been singing the praises of Code Geass, and when people ask why I always end up comparing it to Gundam Seed. Both series have a similar plot, you've got a character who is silly smart, and decides to 'save the world'. Through both series you'll find you'll have yourself pondering about which side your really on. While Code Geass has Lelouch doing questionable things, you'll find half the characters in Seed lost themselves trying to decide who are the good guys. Although there is obviously a little more fighting and Mecha in Seed there is still a strong storyline and you'll find yourself wondering how each episode will conclude, although there's never much doubt on who will win. read more 

A group of students finds themselves involved on one side of a war that is being fought between two races fueled by hate and fear. Trying to connect the two sides is a pacifistic emissary from the "enemy" side who eventually takes matters into her own hands once she learns the truth behind the motives of her allies. 

Both series are about a male student getting involved in a war when their neutral colony(Heliopolis/JIOR) gets assaulted by ZAFT/Dorssia. The assaulter's purpose is to steal a super weapon(Gundam/Valvrave) secretly developped in that neutral colony. The main characters have different perspective about the war. One has an internal conflict, doesn't want to fight, but has to in order to protect his friends. The other harbors hatred for the Dorssian, but is unsure about his role in the war. Also, the soundtracks for OP/ED are similar in both anime. The main difference is in Valvrave, the main character obtained an inhuman power. 

The character design was done by the same person. Although both are Mecha-animes I wouldn't say that the plot is all that similar though. 

One of the main characters, Lacus Clyne, is also a Intergalatical peace-keeping singer. Both are set in space, and involve battles between mecha/transformer type machines. Both have elements of drama, sci-fi, romance (love triangles and rectangles, oh my!).  

They are both sci-fi mecha with an emo protagonist who doesn't want to fight, but has to in order to protect. The storylines and themes are different, but is packed with action and suspense.  

Same artist, and a lot of the same characters, but in their own different universes. The animation also feels the same, so if you enjoyed one, i'm sure you'll enjoy the other. 

Similar settings (humans fighting übermench), both have great character cast and are generally well-produced sci-fi series with action, drama and political intrigues. Main difference is that Gundam has mecha. 

The stories themselves are hardly similar, but there is an air of desperation in both of them. The main characters are both teenagers thrown into fighting before they know what they're fighting for; both characters have skills that cannot be compared to anyone around them. Ayato who pilots Rahxephon and must tune the world, and Kira who pilots a gundam and is considered the ultimate coordinator. 

Both anime revolve around a kid set out to change the way of the universe and the oppression of humans against a race that is superior to it. Both shows have romance and tradegies alike, as well as unpredictable plotlines if you haven't seen them as of yet. Both are really epic and makes you think about the big picture. 

Aside from the clear aesthetic similarities due to director [[Mitsuo Fukuda]] being the creative producer of Cross Ange Both series feature two groups of humans with one heavily discriminating over the other. In SEED, the coordinators with their superior abilities are considered monsters by "Natural" humans because they are genetically engineered. In Cross Ange, on the other hand, most humans can use the power of Mana and discriminate and imprison those who are born without the ability to use Mana who are called Norma. From one point of view Norma are inferior from their inability to use Mana however this perception can be turned on its head as they can also destroy technology made from Mana. Expect under-the-table dealings and faction-switching. read more 

Pretty much same kind of plot with a political war going to between humans and advanced humans.  

The anime which led me to this one. It's a very hard decision for me to choose which Gundam series I enjoyed more so... why not both? I reccomend Gundam SEED if you liked 00, because they're quite similar in the fact that the art, characters, music, and story were both on the "god-like" level. Ingenious.... masterpiece... Finding words to praise both these anime is really quite difficult XD  

The Character's Are look alike and They Have The Same Character Designer. Both Have Mecha/Romance, And In Gin-iro no Olynssis the Earth is Being Invaded by a Different kind of Creature's, in Gundam Seed The Earth is Being Attacked by Coordinators. 

'Generic' is frequently used to describe Broken Blade's tale of mecha warfare, and even I - with my limited experience with mecha - must confess to being reminded of Gundam SEED on a few occasions when watching. It's so well-executed and beautiful looking & sounding that I cared not, but the similarities are worth noting. The first SEED-BB similarity is the 'Friends becoming enemies' subplot prevalent early on in BB. Just like in SEED, the two friends went to school together; one being averse to war and the other being a pacifist. But skip a little into the future and two find themselves on opposing sides in a war, piloting robots. The second comes in the third movie. Halfway through SEED, the series reached its peak when Kira confronted Athrun and his team on his own. The two were finally prepared to kill each other, they screamed their names at each other in their cockpits, etc etc. Guess what happened halfway through BB as Rygart imitated a rhino and fought with his old friend, Zess? You guessed right! read more 

First, we have titular character, who combined Kiras badassery and Lacus' peace-loving personality (and sexiness, if you count Nanoha from 3rd season), then, we have Fate, who is much like genderflipped mixture of Rau le Creuset and Athrun Zala. Two magical girls (lolis, so take warning) fighting each other in Gundam-style manner. This is nice mix of cute (but flat-chested) girls and old good fighting with energy/magical/whatever swords and BFG's (courtesy of Nanoha). However, stories are pretty much different and similar to Card Captor Sakura and MS Gundam 0079 respectively. 

Both animes are a 'mecha-typed' series Both main characters are, so to speak, 'not in the correct place'. (Kira from 'Gundam SEED' is a Coordinator but surrounded with Naturals; Ichika from 'IS:Infinite Stratos' is male surrounded by female friends) 

I couldn't help but compare the whole "Twilight vs Non-Twilight" aspect of Gangsta. to the "Coordinator vs Natural" aspect of Gundam SEED. Both series also feature great visuals. 

Like SEED, discrimination against human beings who are not "natural" is a common theme because in both of these series non-natural human beings are so prominent unlike the emergent NewTypes, Innovators and X-Rounders. In SEED, genetically engineered human beings called Coodinators dominate the space colonies, whereas on Earth, especially in member-nations of the Alliance, Coordinators are referred to as monsters. The discrimination is field by the propaganda of terrorist organization Blue Cosmos who influence nations in the Alliance. In G-Tekketsu, people who have prosthetics, whether it be the highly advanced Alaya-Vijnana system or something so basic as artificial legs, are also referred to as monsters or at the very most with curiosity. Like Blue Cosmos, the Gjallarhorn promotes the discrimination with its close ties to the nations of Earth. read more 

The whole "how to end the war" idea that drives 2 best friends to fight each other. 

Although Seed and Wing are set in different universes, the similarities are numerous. Both feature entire universes in war, huge fleets and loads of meccha action. They show how friends are thrown against each others in the horror of wars. The characters are well made and you feel for them throughout the shows. If you like on of them, you'll enjoy the other one as well. 

Rau Le Creuset's actions are similar to Char Aznable as the series progresses. Same story, same plot, Earth vs Colonies, drama, action, mecha, and similar conclusions. Quess Paraya and Flay Allster are similar in terms of character as well. 

Okay Okay, so I know this recommendation is a bit of a stretch, but I think these shows are similar enough because the main things that I enjoyed in Escaflowne are the SAME THINGS I liked about Valvrave and Gundam Seed. These are the types of shows that obviously aren't writing masterpieces and they weren't meant to be either, but they're still highly enjoyable. I won't say they are trash (I gave them high scores), but they have a trashy, soap opera like quality to them. It's kind of a mess, but at the same time you can't look away! As far as the things I liked/ similarites: -Both have op mecha that can turn into/do almost ANYTHING, love triangles, NTR, and war drama -Both are currently engaged in world wars and have ace fighters -With Valrave and Escaflowne, both have pilots that have a deeper (physical) connection with their mechas -LOTS OF DRAMA -THEY'RE ALL SUNRISE SHOWS. SUNRISE TRASH IS BEST TRASH The only main differences are that Escaflowne is fantasy/medieval setting while Valvrave and Seed are in outer space, and Escaflowne is more centered on a shoujo protagonist read more 

Similar plot (Earth vs Colonies vs Freedom Fighters), discrimination, mecha action, both protaganists get wind up in the war (Garrod and Kira) and both fall in love with the opposing race (Tiffa and Lacus), similar mecha designs, mecha action packed, people with powers (Newtypes and Coordinators), and an evil force is scheming to to do something evil...... 

Kira Yamato and Shirou Emiya start off as ordinary citizens until when they get wound up in conflict that will forever change their lives as they become idealists who are naive until they change and as their journey progresses, revelations, drama, and twists will forever change their minds and life as well. 

Both shows have similar vibe going on in a sci fi setting. They feature war between a natural race and a superficial race with philosophical themes. The super soldier concept is identical though. 

The anime are about intergalactic warfare. When humanity has travelled out to space to explore it they started to civilize space. After a while there are 2 fractions that fight each other and many people die. When the protagonist gets involved in all of the battles he wants to change it and wants to make peace in the galaxies. Both protagonists are really clever and with their extraordinary mind they try to change the world to the better. These are the Star Wars of anime. 

There is the similar art style, since these 2 titles happen to have the same character designer. Also, similar themes are covered: - The 2 respective male protags start as enemies, then their relationship develops similarily. - A princess of one camp gets friendly to the other. - "Enhanced" humans. - Politics, and fighting. 

I'm surprised no one has made this incredibly obvious comparison. Well yes, SEED is pretty much a modern remake of 0079. More so than any other AU Gundam series out there. There are Federation forces for both SEED and 0079 that both lack mobile suits in the beginning. Kira is a schoolboy who finds himself piloting the Gundam to protect his friends just like Amuro. Kira's Strike Gundam looks almost exactly like Amuro's Gundam. Kira works with a space plane pilot named Mwu just like how Amuro worked with two space plane pilots, Ryu and Sleggar. Kira protects a white spaceship called the Archangel which looks just like Amuro's spaceship the White Base/Trojan Horse. Both shows have a red mobile suit rival, Athrun and Char for SEED and 0079 respectively. SEED's Rau Le Creuset is a masked villain like Char. There's a sibling connection reveal for both shows. Kira develops SEED mode like how Amuro develops his Newtype powers. SEED's mobile suit designs look like 0079's mobile suit designs. There's so many more comparisons between the two but I'll leave it at that. Go watch 0079, it's a better SEED. Or rather, SEED is an inferior 0079.  read more 

they are both gundam series kira and banagher the main pilots are similar in the aspect of crying over for having to fight in the war 

Want to watch another War Mecha anime with over the top drama where also a different race of Humans discriminate over each other except they include humanoid mechas? This is the place to start. 

Everyone knows that Gundam is a mecha show like Macross. This version of Gundam has a pop star idol who sings and a love triangle involving the protagonist which is quiet similar to the Macross Formula 

Kou Uraki and Kira Yamato are similar and the story as well. A lot of dark moments, tragedy, deaths, romance, fighting, and rivalry involved and if you take a close look, they do look similar but not exact. Both takes place in the similar universes UC=CE. 

Both anime have mecha and characters have powers above average human being fighting in a war.  

Both stories are focused on lone ships and their crews trying to accomplish seemingly impossible goals in a world torn by war and with enemies chasing them across the universe. With background romance and politics, huge war and long space travels, both series feel very similar. 

In the impossible situation where Gundam became a magical girl series, it would be extremely similar, if not identical, to Nanoha. In particular, the relationship between Fate and Nanoha reminds me greatly of the relationship between Athrun and Kira. Also, many of the battles from Nanoha often remind me of battles from Gundam SEED. 

(EG)third time I will rephrase the recommendation two futuristic stories and good conflicts besides 2 perfect protagonists./(BR) terceira vez que vou refazer a recomendação duas historias futuristas e bons conflitos alem de 2 protagonistas perfeitos. 

They both have a good portion of military based scenes. They also carry great messages throughout the shows. If you immerse yourself into the main character or whoever is having a hard time, you will find the emotional roller coaster that drives them to do what they do and find the ability to understand the hardships. THE FEELS. Both have amazing quotes, holy crap. And both also have an anti-war message. Seed more so than Brotherhood.  

* both have a lot to do with space and planet travel * the outfits they wear are similar * the characters personalities are similar * and both are old XD  

60%-70% Perfect mecha example 

If you are a fan of ship operations, commanding ships, playing around with weapons and find yourself shouting "Activate CIWS!" then either would be a good watch.  

vandread might be old, but its still a good anime and its worth the time to watch it. both mecha anime and it both have interesting stories 

Very similar space battles and conflict between two races of humans (one genetically enhanced and one not). 

Both anime feature civilians caught up in a crossplanet war, an escape with a battleship, mecha, and power-ups. 

If you like a good story with meca involved then zegapain is the way to go. Its got a very good ongoing storyline with many twists. The meca designs and concepts are very unique in zegapain. So go find and enjoy! 

both begin with new warship , a man who has ability but dislike battle but fight for the sake of his nakama and many others common things but this show come with more jokes and parody. 

Zone of the Enders: Dolares, i feels a lot like the Gundam that wasn't. Specifically SEED came to mind while I was watching it, probably because of their similar release dates so the animation in them is fairly similar. ZOE has a similar setup to your typical Gundam with Earth vs Mars (human conflict), but does have a good bit more humor to it. All in all ZOE feels a lot like a less ambitious Gundam with more comedy to it and does it pretty well. (Do be sure to watch the prequel ZOE movie first before the series though)! 

Well, the most important argument for this comparison first to be named is the plain fact, the whole existence of the strategy-RPG series "Super Robot Wars", at least very popular in Japan, is sheer unthinkable without its MS-ancestors since 1979. So besides striking similarities in mecha-design both are set into an distant feature calendar, featuring war between an allied Earth military against their giant space colonies (though just a minor villain faction in the later). Among the large number of pilots in their at least ca. 18m tall battle robots some individuals inherit new type-like abilities (instead of Coordinators its Telekinetics in SRWOG), launching from just 2-3 large space ships and trying to change the fate of mankind. While 'classical' SRW-titles featured MS among many other animé-robots as units, 'SRW Original Generation' released for GBA in 2002 combined most many mechas and pilots originally appearing in publisher Banpresto's former games into an independent story, that's retold in a bit shortened form. Though it maybe an even greater pleasure to now see your console heroes in animated action, this series should still be entertaining for any giant robot-fan, even without further background knowledge. read more 

Number one thing that both share are the Mobile Suits with which the main characters fight. In both stories a young male is the main character who fights for what he thinks is right, both find pain and love as they try to make their way through life. But Full Metal Panic has much more Comedy in it than Gundamn Seed, though at soem times the story gets rather serious. 

generally unrelated passivist kid thown into war, becomes hero singing girls with reddish hair giant robots superhuman powers military future setting 

How do i put this.. the two are similar in numerous levels. Both are mecha in which one world is branched away from Earth and harbors animosity towards Earth and vice versa. Two main characters are fighting for a princess and a cause (although love may not necessarily be there). Oh and one more thing. The main character from both anime are disgustingly over-powering. There are more similarities but that is for you to discover. 

they have similar story line 

The first episode of Ginga Kikoutai definitely gave off a strong Gundam Seed vibe. The art and animation style is very similar and there are epic mecha fight sequences. The premise is somewhat similar being set in colonies in outerspace where young people have to rise to the challenge and fight for freedom and whatnot in mobile suits.  

Both are concepts of homage remakes from their franchises respective original series. Both tried to appeal to newer fans as well as older fans of their franchises respective original series. With elements of their franchises previous series added within the mix. The Strike Gundam is a homage to the original Gundam, while Savers' Agumon is a homage to the original Agumon of Digimon Adventure. Both characters are similar counterparts to their franchises' respective original series, Kira Yamato to Amuro Ray (who's a lot more gentler than Amuro), Masaru Daimon/Marcus Damon to Taichi Yagami/Tai Kamiya (who's more hot-blooded to Taichi). Both of the main characters are voiced by Soichiro Hoshi. read more 

Just like in 86, the characters thrive in a world at war, friends become enemies, the battles are epic, the OST is awesome too. 

The parallels are strong between Mars Daybreak and Gundam seed. There are two opposing ship commands and you empathized with those that the common people are told to fear. The main character also has a best friend that is in the opposing force.  

Both shows, produced around the same time, feature unwilling teens piloting giant robots in a world embroiled in war.  

Buddy Complex and Gundam SEED involves a war between factions in a sci-fi environment. Both series' main male protagonist becomes a pilot of a gundam/mecha to fight for what they believe in. There is a complexity of supernatural elements involved in both series that makes a big difference in the war. Plenty of action is offered as mecha warfare takes the skies and power struggles become a central struggle between the allied nations.