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Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi
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Isekai ni Tobasareta Ossan wa Doko e Iku?
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They basically have an identical plot, and story progression: An old guy working as a salaryman gets transported to another fantasy world by a goddess and receives many blessings (cheats), the biggest one being able to buy stuff online from the modern world such as food or technology like portable stoves; through game-like mechanics which also include dimensional storage. They become merchants who bought pepper to sell like scalpers and make a large profit. Oh, and they both also have a pet wolf.
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xxxHOLiC
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Rurimiya Mugen Kobutsuten
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Both have similar atmosphere and supernatural themes, where a long-haired insouciant cool-beauty proprietress of a certain shop deals with mysterious unusual goods/services for their customers. Rurimiya Mugen Kobutsuten takes a darker, more tragic tone, showcasing more realistic human's flaws over the more idealistic xxxHolic. Set in an antique store that sells old used objects that have gained magical properties that are more than capable of causing harm (which they do more often than they don't). While in xxxHolic, it's more light-hearted, and deals with more supernatural elements like spirits and ghosts. Yuuko runs a shop that fulfills wishes, at a "price".
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Natsume Yuujinchou
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Kami to Yobareta Kyuuketsuki
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Each series explores the everyday lives of a person with supernatural abilities, capable of seeing and interacting with the normally invisible beings called Yokai, or spirits. They're accompanied by an adorable cat-like companion that has a prickly personality (tsundere), yet loyal to their friends. Joy, laughter, sadness, longing...and many other emotions are packed into each episodic chapter. The major difference is one is a high school boy searching for people who knew his grandmother to get to know her better when she was still alive, and the other is an immortal vampire that has assumed the duty of being a land god of a local shrine that people pray to in hopes that their wishes are fulfilled.
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To LOVE-Ru
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Mujaki no Rakuen
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Lucky perverts. Always getting into hijinks with the opposite sex whether they like it or not.
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Ga-Rei: Zero
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Under the Dog
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They both have a similar premise. If you've watched one, you can expect to have the same feeling at the end of episode 1 of either series. In other words: don't get attached. A lot of blood, gratuitous flesh-flying-everywhere action, weird monsters, and oddly placed fanservice that didn't feel quite right being shoe-horned in, but it's there.
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Shin Chou Kyou Ryo: Condor Hero
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Reikenzan: Hoshikuzu-tachi no Utage
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Reikenzan and Condor Hero are both Chinese series' that got their start as Wuxia novels, set in a fictional ancient China, that were later adapted by Japanese animation studios. They're available in both Chinese and Japanese dual audio (for the first season of Condor Hero at least), due to it's Chinese story origins and targeted demographics. Both series features a coming of age story about a young boy who strives to learn mystical martial arts from a much older beautiful woman, who teaches the boy(s) superior unconventional techniques, skills, and spiritual awareness, while watching over them as they grow up to be competent men, and growing very close bonds with them. The only problem with Condor Hero is, due to being over a decade old, with each season after the first, it is increasingly difficult to find, both online and in retail, especially season 3 where English subtitles are almost nonexistent.
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Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei
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One Punch Man
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While both shows are very different in terms of story, genres, and setting, the core plot remains the same. Both shows have a protagonist that is viewed upon by most people around them based solely on their social status that was given to them under a sort of ranking system like a review board; which was created with several inadequate fatal flaws that fail to categorize them properly. And yet, everyone blindly accepts that review board as if it was the only one truth, not unlike how many see the Holy Bible; while refusing to see past those previously mentioned flaws and only seeing what they choose to see, hearing only what they want to hear. In the end, while the protagonists have a handful of close people who understand them, the rest of the world do not give them the recognition they deserve, instead looking at them only with scorn, loathing, distrust rooted in the jealousy, and prejudice of their own narrow beliefs. The protagonists however are content with the way things are, being the better man to not let the misguided hate get to them that would utterly crush anyone else under the weight...while continuing their heroic acts with their superior skills, often without the anyone knowing their real name.
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Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei
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Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry
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Both protagonists are deemed the weakest (in magic) and berated by his peers in their school, but only because the evaluations of them are selective, which neglects their other superior strong points (their physical abilities) that may even surpass other so called "geniuses." They live together with the heroine, who is considered the complete opposite of the protagonist, the strongest and most talented, and thus revered for their skills.
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Log Horizon
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The New Gate
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Both have players trapped in a fantasy video game, where everything is now real. The protagonists are at their highest level, trying to figure out all the new rules within the new world, and how to survive in it, while looking for a way to "log out" and return home.
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InuYasha
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Ushio to Tora (TV)
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In both anime, the protagonists are armed with an ancient weapon whose sole purpose is to kill other Yokai (demons, specters, ghouls...etc), and will occasionally transform into a beast to essentially fight fire with fire.
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Psycho-Pass
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Plastic Memories
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Psycho-Pass and Plastic Memories shares several similarities. Both stories consists of characters that are forced to deal with a certain problem densely woven into their everyday normal lives in a near-futuristic society, which is as common as breathing air. Both anime have teams of usually two, which consists of a higher-ranking person who oversees the other who handles the dirty work. In each anime, the higher-ranking person are also armed with a highly destructive technologically advanced gun that shoots a projectile beam of light, capable of incapacitating or obliterating their partner--but mainly used for only dangerous threats. Both stories deal with smaller problems in their individual pairs, but find that it's all just part of a much bigger conspiracy that may be too much for them to handle...at least not alone, or with their usual methods. The main differences are that Psycho-Pass is far more darker, has a high death-toll, and is very gory (not suitable for children or people with a weak stomach). On the other hand, Plastic Memories is very light-hearted most of the time, with a lot of emotional drama than anything else, and occasional action that keep things exciting.
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Eve no Jikan (Movie)
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Plastic Memories
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Androids: indistinguishable from normal humans, are part of everyday life in society. Both stories dive into what it means to be human, vs just simply robots. With the spice of comedy garnishing these two series, it's a hearty full course of drama packed with emotions, that will make us reevaluate our perspectives on the lives of both people, and androids.
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InuYasha
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Isuca
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A heroine with mysterious powers, armed with a bow and arrow. Together with a boy of unknown origins, they fight supernatural creatures not of this world, with the occasional help of a party of humans and the very supernatural beings they aim to either befriend, or exorcize.
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Rosario to Vampire
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Nekonotemo
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A human male ends up in a Yokai high school by accident. They must hide the fact that that they're human, or else risk being killed or eaten by the students that are little different than monsters.
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Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal
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Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru
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A group of cute ordinary middle school students have their lives changed forever when they find out they must "transform" and fight evil to save the world.
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True Tears
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Glasslip
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With a similar animation, both deals with issues of the friendships and romances of high school kids, and a main female character that likes chickens. Same director too, but with very different execution in terms of story--for better or for worse. That might also explain the explicit display of chickens, bordering on obsession.
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Kyou no 5 no 2
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Mujaki no Rakuen
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Both manga are ecchi-comedies about a class of fifth-graders, as one particular perverted boy gets into all sorts of hilarious hijinks together with his classmates. Kyou no Go no Ni is more innocent comedy, while Mujaki no Rakuen is borderline-h.
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Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica
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Seireitsukai no Blade Dance
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One unique teenage boy out of everyone else gets paired up with a long, crimson-haired girl at school which deals with mystical spirits.
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GJ-bu
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Jinsei
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Both are about unusual clubs centered around conversations in their everyday life. Each only have one boy surrounded by girls with a wide variety of peculiar personalities. If you enjoy slice-of-life, laid-back comedy with a hint of romance, and occasional fan-service, then you'll probably enjoy these two titles. Jinsei happened to featured a cameo of a character from GJ-bu (Amatsuka, Mao) in the first episode as a small figurine. Just like GJ-bu making a subtle tribute to Evangelion, Jinsei looks like it will also feature more cameos, tributes, and Easter eggs to other anime and pop-culture references.
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Hayate no Gotoku!
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Himegoto
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Both are comedies about the main character as a boy who frequently cross-dresses, and has no-face parents who put their son in unimaginable debts, and are chased by debt collectors. They both end up falling into money, and end up working as a gofer for the people who saved them from their debts. The only difference would probably be the contrast in length. Hayate no Gotoku is a full-episode series spanning multiple seasons, while Himegoto is currently only one season, with only 4-minute shorts.
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Bokura wa Minna Kawai-sou
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Youkai Apartment no Yuuga na Nichijou
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A nice young boy moves in to a boarding residence, full of "unique" residents. Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou is more slice-of life with sweet romantic comedy, with socially awkward and strange residents. Yokai Apartment on the other hand has a supernatural element to it, where most of the residents are unworldly, but are otherwise normal except for their visible attributes. Both have the casts of their respective series, share a close friendly relationship (even if fights do sometimes break out), which is often set during meal time, like dinner.
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Special A
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Inugami-san to Sarutobi-kun wa Naka ga Warui.
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Both stories involve a boy seemingly perfect at everything, who the heroine of the story tries her best to surpass, but always ends up frustrated at being second. Both pairs of each manga initially don't get along very well with one another. Both have their funny moments. The differences is that S.A. has more romance and character relationships, geared more toward female readers. Inu Saru Warui on the other hand will appeal more to a male demographic, being more perverted, with boobs and butts and the like.
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Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio: Ars Nova
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Sidonia no Kishi
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Similar 3D animated cell-shaded look. Both are about a boy, while initially disliked by many, later achieves heroic deeds; even if they made some enemies along the way. The protagonists of both series gains a powerful vessel to board (a space mecha in Knights of Sidonia, and a sci-fi future-spec'd submarine in Arpeggio of Blue Steel: Ars Nova) to fight against a relatively unknown enemy bent on destroying humanity.
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Phi Brain: Kami no Puzzle
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Ryuugajou Nanana no Maizoukin
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Both protagonists put their lives on the line, solving death-laden puzzles that would easily kill ordinary people. Both series also feature traps...in more ways than one, if you know what I mean.
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Toaru Majutsu no Index
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Ryuugajou Nanana no Maizoukin
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A boy ends up living in a school dorm with a certain girl of great pivotal importance to the whole series, whether he likes it or not. Both takes place in a danger-laced city made up primarily of students being the majority population. Both protagonists unfortunately frequently find themselves risking their lives in dangerous situations by facing murderous adversaries, for the people they care about--despite claiming or wishing; to be just ordinary high school students.
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Turn A Gundam
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Break Blade
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A single mysterious ancient mecha is found in ruins, which is far superior to every other modern mechs or weaponry, that the main protagonists operates. There's also a minor romance subplot where the main heroine (whom are also queens) has romantic feelings for our male protagonists.
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Chihayafuru
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Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha.
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While Chihayafuru primarily focuses on a competitive game and the impassionate people who play them, Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha. focuses more on romance and the supernatural elements that affect the characters. Both, however, have a very light-hearted pace of storytelling, an aesthetic setting in autumn's red hues, and an immersive soundtrack that makes you feel like your soul has been healed.
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Beelzebub
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D-Frag!
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Similar whacky comedy, sometimes in absurd situations. The protagonists are also self-proclaimed delinquents, share similar personality, and also have the same voice actor to top it all off.
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Moyashimon
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Nourin
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These two shows can be summed up in three words: agriculture, school, comedy. However, while Nourin adds a romance genre, Moyashimon adds a supernatural genre to it's. Both are light-hearted and funny.
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Fate/stay night
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Z/X: Ignition
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Humans must pair up with another being of mythical proportions with supernatural abilities to kill or defeat similar adversaries, fighting for survival, and ambition. The protagonists are also unwittingly thrown into the fray by chance, but end up using the opportunity to defend what they believe in, particularly the people close to them. Some characters might borrow their name from famous literary works, but may have their genders swapped (mainly male to female). While Z/X: Ignition is more of an apocalypse on a global scale, Fate/Stay Night is a small secret "war" within a single city, with only a handful of parties fighting one another. Despite that, Z/X: Ignition seems to only focus on one particular city with also a handful of characters as well.