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If you liked Akatsuki no Yona add

...then you might like Akagami no Shirayuki-hime add

Darkness & Light, since always these two elements have never been the same thing but one was "completing" the other: that's what i think about Akatsuki no Yona & Akagami no ShirayukiHime. Let me explain better: Yona could be seen as a "darker" version of ShirayukiHime and viceversa; ShirayukiHime could be seen as a "lighter" version of Yona. Let's start from the main fact here that the stories are definitely different from one another: in AnY we see a princess who's been betrayed and her reign has been overthrown therefor she's temporarily on the run in order to gather her strenght and companions and come back to take her revenge and to bring back some order to her homecountry; on the other side in AnSH we've been introduced to a honest and bright girl who's been studying hard in order to become a proper herbalist (or healer if you prefer) and along her life, during the leave from her country, she encounters a prince who will bring her in a whole "brand new world" to her and so the story begins.. See? The stories have definitely nothing to do with eachother, but still i think these two series keep having some common grounds: - having mentioned above a tip of the plots, despite the clearly different stories we could still say that the beginning for Yona and Shirayuki starts in the very same way, meaning with them escaping from their own country, for different reasons tho. - if we want to go ahead already and speak by appearence, which is the very first thing that strikes out and come to mind, yes, both heroines have red hair, which is an element of a certain importance throughout the story, and ironically enough both get to cut their hair for a reason or another - both have a royal scenery and royal characters among the main ones, and all that's brought with them; although AnY's kingdom's style reminds more of an ancient chinese-type while AnSH's kingdom recalls more the european type-style. - being both series tagged as "Shojo" we can largely expect -or anyway some- pretty cool romance scenes and great love stories (or heartbreaks?) - both girls, despite being phisically somewhat weak, are very strong-willed and determined to do whatever it takes in order to protect their loved ones and to do the right thing - all of the characters in both titles are very likeable, with interesting personalities and well developed backgrounds - both stories can get serious, however Yona is on a different level when it comes to that and can get "darker" as i slightly mentioned before, with serious situations and die-or-live decisions; as well, both series can also be "lighter" with comical gags or anyway funny scenes, on this instead AnSH can show more than AnY. That's why i first spoke about "Darkness and light", that's what i was refering to. Being titled Shirayuki Hime (translated as Snow White) the story starts as a totally revisited version of the well known fairy tale, at least at first, so i think that's why AnSH can be a more cheerful than AnY, because it has a more "Fairy Tale"-like vibe. - both series have a splendid art syle and bright colors, also let's not forget both of the amazing casts that give life to our characters, absolutly won't let you disappointed. Ok, that's it. I hope i made my point clear and i hope you will enjoy them because i personally did! Quite a lot! What else is left to say? If you liked one of them, despite keeping in mind that the stories differs not that little, i truly think that you might easily like the another as well! Happy watching~

If you liked Chihayafuru add

...then you might like 3-gatsu no Lion add

Like a bolt from the blue Chihayafuru striked to my mind while watching Sangatsu no Lion: - despite Sangatsu alternates quite some dark moments or very sad ones to the happy ones while Chihayafuru is rather cheerful most of the times, both series still have that colorful atmosphere and very heartwarming vibe that catches your heart. - both are heavily mainly focused on old traditional japanese games who are setted to be 1 vs 1 players type, Chihayafuru deals with Karuta and Sangatsu has Shogi instead. Both games are greatly introduced and developed in a charming way that could easily let you curious with the will to try them (that is if we knew japanese, of course). - characters' developing, victories, defeats, improvements, struggles are very well described and shown in both series - both main characters are kinda talented when it comes to their Karuta/Shogi, also they are both bounded to childhood friend/s who are challangingly skilled at the games too - while Chihayafuru also deals with love and heartbreaks in "classical" ways (rated as Josei), kinda of major importance at some point, Sangatsu deals with love too but definitely in a different and minor way, at least for big part of it (however that is rated Seinen) so we could still say that both are mainly thought for young adults - Curious enough, Touji (Sangatsu's Shogi Meijin) & Shinobu (Chihayafuru's Karuta Queen), the biggest rivals for our main characters, are also similar; both are the quite type, indiscussed extremely talented since young age whose game brought them to be at the top of the top, sometimes showing an eccentric side, both capable of (evil-ish) smiles in certain occasions, and very confident without a doubt. I Adored them both, with capital A. If you already loved one of these and are looking for an emotionally rewarding serie full of captivating games and strong feelings, then wait no more, the another serie will satisfingly be just what you are searching.

If you liked Akatsuki no Yona add

...then you might like Arslan Senki (TV) add

Historical-like scenery with royalty, a kingdom, a revenge, a betrayal, a life changing day, an adventurous journey and an imminent war? Check. These two series already are way similar and both scream out "Awesome", as them both keep an excelent high quality in story, characters, art and execution all together. Now, let's see what else these have in common, in detail: - Arslan and Yona are both royal prince and princess of their related kingdoms who get overthrown and make our main characters have a very harsh and challanging start at the beginning of their story. They both face dangerous threats that have them escape and forces them on the run for sometime, which makes them start their journey. - Both main characters grew up with their insanely strong bodyguards, Daryun (Arslan Senki) and Hak (Akatsuki no Yona), which are not just that, they deeply respect and care for their protected ones and they are also very important to our Arslan and Yona. - Both Arslan and Yona start off as weak but in time they will learn to fight and will grow stronger in both body and mind. - Artstyle for the character design is stunning and gorgeous in both series, with amazing bright colors and a very good cast of seiyuus which make of both titles extremely enjoyable to watch and listen. - Consequentially to the harsh start, both main characters have their main goal to take back their kingdom (Although Yona is also driven by revenge, opposingly to AS that is the "villain" being the revenge driven) - Along their journey both Arslan and Yona strive to search proper companions and will end up to gather greatly powerful and capable friends - Su-Won (AnY) and Hermes (AS), the main villains, both bloodthirsty and revenge driven, ridicoulusly curious enough, are both blood-related to our main characters (being cousins). - Being both series around kingdoms, political elements will be brought along with strategies and of course, big wars and battles. Only important thing that differs them is that AnY could be perceived as adressed to a female audience mostly (because of the romantic element that grows stronger as the story goes on) as it is a Shojo after all, while AS is rated as Shonen (kinda the opposite type) and might have slightly more fights. Still, if you don't mind that and are just looking for great stories then both won't disappoint you, as i personally think that if you liked one of these you might easily like the other as well!

If you liked Shokugeki no Souma add

...then you might like Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season add

It could sound like a stretch but.. To me these two series remind one another in a way.. While these two series have a longer list of what makes them different than what makes them similar, one still reminds me a piece of the other over these few aspects: - Both casts of young characters are enrolled in extremely special schools (whether it is Tootsuki Culinary Academy, an elite school for aspiring Chefs in Shokugeki no Soma; or Hero Academia, an amazing school for aspiring Heroes in Boku no Hero Academia) who will bring out the true potential of their students - Teachers from both schools also play significant roles in the story (be it World recognized Chefs or Professional Heroes) - The way of "fight" is surely different from one another but the "adrenaline" and "curiosity" that the battles will give you, do surely look similar to eachother on that sort of vibe - Additionally, probably the strongest thing that made me think back of SnS while watching BnHA was the tournament element who plays an important part of the stories and an interesting way to develop characters (and their techniques / powers) even further. Tournaments in both series bring out strategy as well, which doubles the fun while watching, and the fact that both tournaments are very "originally-processed" also brings more enjoyment. Not to mention, the winners are definitely unpredictable most of times! Won't let you down. Although SnS's tournament only starts towards the "end" of the first season and carries on in the sequel, we won't see it before the second season for what regards BnHA instead; but i still advice to watch the first seasons, this way you'll better understand the characters and the story itself. That's it. In my opinion tournaments, if developed nicely, are a very fun way to spice up certain stories and definitely enjoyable to watch. If you liked one of these, and are out of something to watch, you might give a try to the other one too! Although keep in mind that main themes of the stories are still very different, also BnHA can get more "serious" and having to deal with Life-or-Death situations, while SnS, which is "lighter" on this view, has instead the addition of lots of free fanservice for male audience. Despite that, i still enjoyed both of them. I hope it will be the same for you too!

If you liked Tiger & Bunny add

...then you might like Boku no Hero Academia add

A world in which superheroes are our daily routine and the idea of them has somewhat been "commercialized": this is the first thing that triggers Tiger & Bunny in your memory while watching Boku no Hero Academia. No worries, they are definitely NOT the same thing but still share some mentionable points in common that might lead you to decide to watch them: - The thrilling and captivating concept of super powers will always create heroes and villains but it's always interesting to see how this will be played out, what ideas will be poured into it and what circumstances and consequences will come from it; well, both series have this and keep the story quality quite high. - Despite the series were thought for two different aged audiences (BnHA is the classic shonen type adressed to younsters mostly, while T&B is surely looking for an adult audience, no doubts) Characters and their powers in both series are still well enjoyable. - Consequentially to the audience's adress, the characters' age also differs from a serie to the other, in BnHA most of the cast is student-age and is still learning how to use their powers, while T&B's cast is composed by adult characters that already know their powers and how to deal with life; however the feelings expressed by the characters in both series have no age, that is enough to let you moved, happy, sad, cheearing with and for them. - The enemies or villains can get significantly important too, story-wise, with a solid background and intentions, well developed in both shows - Business behind the superheroes, both worlds deal with it in a mentionable way (such as advertising or sponsors, and so on) - Action genre is another strong common factor that strikes out and marks them both, action is never missed in either serie, it lets you enjoyed and with suspance, as it should be. - The powers themselves are a nice watch, you can only have "so many ideas" for certain powers that might end up looking somewhat similar to this character from X serie or to that other from Y serie, but there can still be quite some original ideas here and there. Both series are a proof of that. - Fashion-wise speaking, amazingly fresh and colorful costumes, as any rightful proper superhero should have. Additionally BnHA sees its characters even designing their own costumes, which is pretty cool if you ask me. So, indeed, these two titles share quite something. If you watched one of them and liked it, i recommend the other as well!

If you liked Diamond no Ace add

...then you might like Days add

Here we go: Days and Diamond no Ace. They are not the same but do have some pretty cool points in common, that while watching Days reminded me of Diya no A. - The main characters in both couldn't be more different from eachother to be honest but they are both surrounded by wonderful team-mates and the series dedicate quite some quality time to develop them all, or most of them. - both main characters are enrolled in schools with a powerhouse sports club (being soccer's club in Days and baseball's club in Diya no A) which carries big experience and expectations from the audience of the anime characters - let's also state the obvious, both stories are heavily sports focused (soccer and baseball in fact) and both have an adrenalinic rythm that lets you with suspance everytime that is needed - ok main characters, as usual, always have more attention and screentime but i won't stress enough how much is also very important the whole team overall in both series, that is indeed the key element that make these two series very similar in my eyes. Both have greatly charming teams with intriguing characters, skills and personalities. - somewhat curious and interesting enough in both series' team the Captain is incredibly unique, kinda quiet type (in Days with the addition of eccentricity tho), slightly even similar to one another by look and of course strong to the extreme! That said, personally i believe they bring out similar vibes and joy. If you already liked one of these, give a try to the other too! Probably you'll enjoy both!

If you liked Noragami add

...then you might like Fukigen na Mononokean add

In my opinion these two are sort of under rated/unknown series (especially FnM) compared to the mainstream ones and end up not getting enough attention, even tho they both deserve more! They are different from eachother but yet have some strong common points: - supernatural genre is a very important theme to both, although Noragami tends to have more action while FnM gets to be more dramatic - creatures like gods, ayakashi, youkai, spirits and whatsover are daily routine for both stories (Noragami is specially mainly setted on gods) - both main characters have to deal with exorcisms, particoularly FnM, but while the usual term "exorcism" is treated like our classic understanding of it in Noragami (as in: exorcise a bad spirit); in FnM instead the exorcism is nothing of the sort, it's actually a good thing for a spirit being exorcised as it can get him "home", therefor we get to see the point of view of spirits, ayakashi and such which is not that common for series that involve exorcisms. We can say that in FnM the word exorcism shows us a whole brand new idea for it. - both stories evolve around a job (granting wishes in Noragami and requests of exorcism in FnM), a -supernatural- job, of course. - like in many series with the supernatural genre, both are about a special world that coexist with ours but that not everyone has the ability to see it or its extraordinary creatures - they are both a breath of fresh air So my two cents are: if you liked one of these you might easily enjoy the other too!

If you liked Angel Beats! add

...then you might like Death Parade add

Life after death, or better say: afterlife. Both series are significantly based on this concept. Which makes them both overall quite interesting. While Death Parade might result to have a darker atmosphere and tone than Angel Beats, this last one instead has somewhat of a more "colorful" atmosphere and in some occasions can get deeper than DP, but both series can still have lighter and funny moments here and then. Esepcially AB at the start. Now, we need to mention that both plots are different from eachother but still, the series share a great deal: - aside from the already stated strong main concept of the afterlife, the series deal with all that can come with that. Meaning life experiences, good and bad, life mistakes and life regrets. Of course, the huge argument of death as well and the impact it has on both sides: the deceased and the ones that lost them. - regrets obviously come along with unfinished business which are part of both series - being setted in the afterlife certainly the judgement is an important piece in the plots for both of them; and aside from the classic idea of "paradise" or "hell", both series also deal with the intriguing idea of reincarnation - both have characters among the main cast that are affected by some sort of memory loss - both series introduce to you likeable characters to the point that you can get emotionally involved with them, get happy with them and sad with them. In some characters you might even see pieces of yourself here and there as you might share some thoughts or points of view or even experiences; which indeed enriches the overall enjoyment - both have never a dull moment That said, keep in mind that if the afterlife concept is what you liked the most in one of these, then you might like to see another different point of view for the same concept. I feel like to advice them both! Quite interesting to explore these ideas and how they develop them along with the characters!

If you liked Saiunkoku Monogatari add

...then you might like Akatsuki no Yona add

Let's see: Akatsuki no Yona and Saiunkoku Monogatari have quite a few things in common and yet they still do differ from eachother in an interesting unique way. - They are both reverse harem which involves the main girl surrounded by amazing guys who will help her through the story; however in AnY, to avoid major spoilers to anyone, we can just say that it won't be the classic "reverse harem" that everyone expects with tons of romantic feelings everywhere around the corner; which, in my opinion, makes it even more enjoyable because is not typically predictable on this point of view. - The series are both setted in this historical scenery which is kinda charming - While AnY starts off with having this spoiled princess, SM already shows up this incredibly strong and smart heroine, but through experience the AnY princess will also learn to be strong, so eventually they both have a female badass heroine. - Both girls travel a lot, who by necessity and who by choice, and have lots of adventures. They are always accompanied by their bodyguard and both of them are clearly in love with their protected one - Since the stories evolve around a reign/empire, both have strong political elements who, in a way or another, not only enrich the plot but are also basic parts of it. - [Note: you can avoid to read this last point if you didn't see SM yet, because is spoiler-ish] Both have the main heroine that, at some point, get to have very conflicting feelings towards the "villain" and this will lead them to suffer but also to grow up with time. In addition a beautiful surprise is AnY that has also flawless artstyle and execution with a very well cured animation so far, which makes it a real magic pearl to enjoy. Bottom end, if you liked one of these just give a try to the other, because you most likely won't be disappointed!

If you liked Kuroko no Basket add

...then you might like Free! add

Surely these two series have a lot in common to begin with the main focus being the sport genre, one focused on basket and the other on swimming. Both Free! and KnB have a gorgeous art style and colors, which doesn't let "indifferent". Plotwise, as a few other person mentioned already, the main charas Kuroko and Haruka are both the quite type; also both titles share a curious thing that somewhat "uniforms" them, in KnB they have color-related names for the GenMir, while in Free all the important charas have a girly name. Being team sports genre focused, obviously both series see the team of main characters that will aim to the first place in competitions, and as any respectable serie the main chara/s will have to face, at some point, their rival, being a "long lost friend". Both show you the beauty of their sports to the point to let you all bumped up and make you say "let's play basket/let's go swimming!" So yes, indeed, if you liked one of these already, you might really want to check the other, as you'll probably love it too!

If you liked Saiunkoku Monogatari add

...then you might like Hanasakeru Seishounen add

It's hard not to see how the two series are quite similar to one another.. First off, they are shojo anime sharing both drama and romance genre. They are reverse harem stories with a heavy political plot that surrounds the characters. Both series have a strong willed heroine that is followed by a bodyguard, although smart both of the female leads are new to love and will experience it through their adventures. Due the strong political element we can say that this type of reverse harem is a "brand new" and also a quite interesting one that deserves a try. For sure if you liked one of these two serie you'll probably enjoy the other as well, as you'll see right away how much both are similar!

If you liked Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo add

...then you might like Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki add

While watching Ame to Yuki i had the same lighthearted and yet bittersweet feeling that gave me Toki wo Kakeru Shojo. Not only they share a very similar artstyle, which is very pleasant, but also both movies share a strong supernatural theme who quickly become the main focus of the story. Both plot are told gently and can make you experience some nice time to spend watching. Also, both series share a very important element that they show in their own way: love trascend time and any kind of race. Absolutly recommended both titles! Because they both might have the power to let you tell, after watching them, "Why didn't i watch this sooner?!" So give them a try! If you liked one of them, you'll most likely enjoy the other as well!

If you liked Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island add

...then you might like Sword Art Online add

In case you are just looking for a story about characters litterally inside a videogame then both SAO and HxH Green Island (along with its sequel: HxH Green Island Final) could be of your liking, because they both share: • RPG with a virtual reality (including quests, gaining items, special skills, and such) • The game over means real death for all players in both stories • The characters are somewhat trapped inside the game, and to get out they must achieve a certain point and clear the game • Overall good art design and nice characters Probably you might be discourauged by watching HxH Green Island as you might think that you need to watch also the previous series: well that's true and yet not. It's always very much preferible to watch every prequel in order to have a better knowledge about characters, personalities, backgrounds and techniques; and I, myself, recommend to watch the prequels, but if i have to be honest: Green Island (and Green Island Final) it's about an "almost stand-alone" canon arc from the manga, where the main character, in order to search for his father, joins this special RPG, and if you have a little of hintuition you might not necessarily need to watch all the prequels. That said, both SAO and Green Island (arc) are quite enjoyable. If you liked one of those, you might really give a try to the another as well, cuz they are quite similar!

If you liked Hunter x Hunter: Original Video Animation add

...then you might like Death Note add

If you aren't really interested in watching the full Hunter x Hunter tv serie (prequel of the Ovas) but are just looking for something that gives you the same vibe that Death Note does, then those ovas might really be what you want. Although to understand them better, at the very least, you should also watch the last arc (let's say around the last 15 episodes) shown in the tv serie, who is strictly connected with the Ovas. Anyways, the HxH ovas do tell about a very important canon arc from the manga, who very much strongly reminds of Death Note: • they both are dark and quite much builded on important strategies who are the strong important base of the stories • Light/Kurapika are very brilliant and have to compete and beat their rivals in order to win (L/Chrollo) • both Light and Kurapika, little by little, show a dark side: Light starts to enjoy the killing in order to have a better world, while Kurapika wants his revenge at any cost that could blind him from seeing the rest around him Although i still recommend to watch the full HxH tv serie before of the ovas, aside from that: If you liked Death Note you might really enjoy this special arc from HxH !! And viceversa, of course~

If you liked Kekkaishi add

...then you might like Nurarihyon no Mago add

Strong is the bond between those two series. • both are shonen series with main genres as supernatural and action • both main charas are the teenagers whose destiny is to inherit their grandfathers' rank; they both through the story will grow up and slowly accept and embrace this fate • an ulterior important point to mention is that both anime adaptations are faithful to the manga story (can't be said the same thing of many other series out there) and both start out with a slow pace: for NNM is the first season, for Kekkaishi is around the first half of the serie; but after that everything begins to make sense and having a very good pace, from whom the action genre comes. Still both anime (NNM s2 and Kekkaishi's last episode) end up after a precise arc who is a firm point in the storyline of the manga. Trustful adaptations are always a very good thing. • both stories deal with ancient japanese legendary creatures: Ayakashi and Youkais. • both of the protagonists have quite original powers and way to fight (Rikuo has the Matoi, while Yoshimori has the Kekkai) If you liked one of those, especially due to its interesting and creative story, you might really love the another as well! Both series are highly recommended ;3

If you liked Soul Eater add

...then you might like Ao no Exorcist add

What to say? Stories are mainly different, but overall they still share some mentionable point: • well, let's start saying that they both are famous shonen that share the same action, fantasy, supernatural genres • both evolve around special schools/academy who teach our characters how to use their powers • both have a various number of characters, be it protagonists or villains, with strong and likeable personalities • both stories deal with defeating the evil, in SE are the witches and the Kishin (sort of demon), while in AnE is represented by the ultimate evil: Satan • overall both are enjoyable series but there's one last thing to mention. Both anime end up having a "filler ending", or better say: they are concluded with something definitely not canon to the story of the manga. Yes i think you should be warned about this, as it's quite an important thing when it comes to anime adaptations. That said, i think if you liked one of those you might probably like the other as well!

If you liked Bakemonogatari add

...then you might like Mawaru Penguindrum add

Indeed those two series can be somewhat similar: • both stories are quite unusual and weird along with fascinating surrealistic atmosphere and art • both truly have an unique way of story-telling together with simple sceneries when concerning many people around the main characters or specific places • they give a same particular intriguing vibe While watching them you'll surely notice the similitudes that those two titles have. If you liked one of them and are still searching for something kinda "out of the box", who is a bit different from the usual normal series, you might really want to give a try to the another as well.. Because it could be what you are looking for !!

If you liked Dogs: Bullets & Carnage add

...then you might like Jormungand add

Two series: a thousand of bullets. • Both are seinen series with a strong action genre and a very likeable pace • Both deal with weapons and badass characters who use them • Despite discussing about serious matters and realities they both can also face quite comical funny scenes in order to occasionally slow down the tension. Personally i think this common point could even be considered the most important of the shared ones because, even if there are serious series who must remain serious, Jormungand and DOGS gained a sort of "unicity" with those occasional comical scenes. Moreover, it also make the charas "more human" (rather than just the usual standard "too epic to be true") because we have the comically cigarettes-obsessed photographer Badou in DOGS and on the other side we have the strong, smart boss Koko in Jormungand who shows us that can get comically mad or having a sweet, permanently smiling, side. I honestly believe that if you liked one of those, you might like the other as well! Give it a try!

If you liked Shinrei Tantei Yakumo add

...then you might like Hyouka add

Hyouka and Shinrei Tantei Yakumo do share some similar points, but are also at the same time quite different. • both stories mainly deal with mystery cases and how to solve them • this brings authomatically to have a very brilliant main character, in both series, who is able to solve them • both are setted into a school background and both have the "club" theme as well • still, both have a noticeable dose of weirdness: STY has of course a strong supernatural genre, and Hyouka has somewhat special scenes involving unknown powers (the girl's curiousity-catchphrase has it easy when wants to pursuade the main chara in changing his decisions) Now instead to the different part: • substantially Yakumo has a heavy dark atmosphere; while Hyouka is quite much slice of life and doesn't exclude comic scenes, which overall gives it definitely a happier atmosphere. This might look "just one thing" but it really does make the difference. Anyway i thought to recommend both, because even if they can give different "vibes" since they are totally setted with different atmospheres, they still recall one another. You might like Yakumo if you liked Hyouka, and viceversa.

If you liked Natsume Yuujinchou add

...then you might like Hotarubi no Mori e add

Of course watching Hotarubi is like watching Natsume Yuujinchou. Not only they are from the same manga-ka, therefor sharing the same gorgeous art and a similar story telling as well the taste for the same genre: those are two titles who, if you liked one of them, you can't absolutly miss to wach the another as well! Both are sweet, delicate stories, with splendid colors and wonderful characters who'll bring you into those supernatural and fascinating worlds. Both give you the same calm feeling while watching them. Indeed, very highly recommended both ♥

If you liked One Piece add

...then you might like Hunter x Hunter (2011) add

Personally i'm a huge OP fan since more than a decade and i have to say that it took me a while before actually giving a try to HxH 'cuz i wasn't sure if i would've liked it.. But. Woah against my expectations i really did like it more than i thought! Truth is that after i gave it a try, i couldn't stop watching it. The more i was seeing it and the more it was giving me the same feeling that OP gives me. They have the same vibe and have the power to let you enjoyed more and more, this way your curiousity level also grows bigger and bigger by each episode. They really share a lot in common: • first off: well, the genres, as you can see they both are Shonen, Adventure, Action, Superpowers genres. • both main charas would look the "typical protagonists of a shonen serie" but they actually are able to surprise you, the more you get to know about them and their personalities. • interesting enough, both protagonists' fathers seems to play a very important role (i would even dare to say "legendary"), plus obviously are very strong and full of mystery • both stories are about dreams and all that takes to our main charas to realize them. In HxH, obviously, Gon wants to become an hunter; while in OP Luffy wants to become a pirate, but not just a normal one, he wants to become THE pirate King. In addition, their companions of both Gon and Luffy also have an ambition/purpose they want to achieve as well. • both series face the adventure with a long Journey splitted in many arcs. • still, both give a huge importance to friendship. • let's not forget to mention that both of them are quite cured, as of course, like the protagonists, also the other characters in the series are intriguingly developed for the best together with their backgrounds, their actions and personalities. • last but not least, the presence of the superpowers genre won't disappoint you either because "from big powers come big... battles!", yes, indeed lots of cool battles and the more you find out of the stories and the more you'll get interested by the way to fight! In HxH we have the "Nen" (Aura) and in OP we have the "Haki" (Ambition).. you'll really be amazed by the coolness of the battles! As you can see a lot of stuff is a common point for those two series. The only thing left me to say is: I seriously recommend both series, because they both worth it. If you liked one of them, you'll probably love the another as well. Because afterall, they both share one last significant thing: greatness.

If you liked Karigurashi no Arrietty add

...then you might like Hotarubi no Mori e add

Auto-conclusive movies and yet masterpieces. Both have gorgeous art and colors, great romantic, fantasy and supernatural stories. Both are two pearls of japanese animation. They both can give you this relaxing calm feeling, and as well melancholic at the same time. Just a word to describe them: Beautiful. In addition, Arrietty has splendid music.

If you liked xxxHOLiC add

...then you might like Bakemonogatari add

We have Holic and Bakemonogatari who are both mystery and supernatural genre. Starting from this, both series can be considered somewhat similar. Here's why: - both deal with strong supernatural elements who leads people (clients) in asking for help to someone who understand those phenomenons. - both have a "supernatural expert" (Yuuko for Holic and Oshino Meme for Bakemonogatari) who are very good in what they do, usually always show a calm demeanor but as well are quite enigmatic to read and full of mystery. - both series have quite particular main characters, who are definitely not "the average type of character" you often find in anime. - overall both share an intriguing pace that slowly brings more questions - both stories show some inventive and creative cases and both also have a few cases who tell about stories of creatures from ancient japanese traditions That's why i think that if you liked one of those, you might like the other as well! Just give it a try ;3

If you liked Kyou kara Ore wa!! add

...then you might like Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou add

If you try to comparate the stories of those two series.. well, let me tell you that it's not possible. Mostly because Danshi it's basically an anime full of sort of auto-conclusive gags, while KKOW follows an usual linear plot. However, don't give up just yet, because they both have some important points that share: • both gave Shonen and Comedy genres. which leads us to the next -> • the major thing to mention is that both series are indeed very very very funny. The overall feeling that both series give you is very well cured by the authors of the anime. I've read somewhere once, that "it's way harder making a public laugh rather than cry" and well.. i have to agree with that. This makes me telling that both series are very well succeeded in giving the watcher a lots of fun. • still both deal about hish school students and the school-situations they might have. That said, let me just add: Kyou Kara ore Wa is (sadly) a bit unknown but a real pearl from the classics anime and a masterpiece, Danshi is more new but anyways, if you liked one of those give a try to the other as well! Believe me, they won't disappoint you!

If you liked Tiger & Bunny add

...then you might like Zetman add

It's not hard to say what those two series have in common: • surely the first thing you can notice is that the art is very similar, well of course it does. Masakazu Katsura is a great manga-ka and author of Zetman, he in fact also worked as original character designer for Tiger & Bunny. His great art is already something that might catch you to watch both. • still, both series are about superpowers and the concepts of hero & villain, justice & crime, honesty & corruption. Overall the stories, those concepts play a dominant part. • the main characters in both series are the heroes and fight against the "evil" in their own way. Both series are interesting, although i have to say that Zetman is way much better in the manga version rather than anime. A big difference i can say so far about those two series is: while T&B takes place in a megalopolis modeled after the american New York city and has a bunch of "typical american heroes", Zetman is located in Japan and has a brand new vision of the word "hero" (as in fact, the main character, can be seen more as "not your typical hero"..) Anyways, if you liked one of those, give a try to the other as well! You might be happily surprised!

If you liked Mawaru Penguindrum add

...then you might like Tsuritama add

At first sight those two shows wouldn't look to be much similar to one another, to be honest.. But i have to admit that the more i was watching of Tsuritama and the more it was reminding me that "something" i found in Mawaru Penguindrum back then. - A word to describe MP is surely "random", because it throw at you so many things, in so many sceneries and SO MANY different stuff happening inside it. That said, i have to add that i "sort of found" a similar random-ish feeling in Tsuritama. - Also, both series are somewhat quite colorful and little by little they tell you about some mystery to uncover. - To the "Funny" scenes there's also to mention that catchphrases can't miss. "Survival Strategy" from MP, and "DU-CK!" from Tsuritama will lead you to drop some smile in the series :3 Again, if you are searching for a serie with an identical story to one of those, the other is definitely NOT what you are looking for. But if you saw one of those and have some open mind and are willing to give a try to something different-but-similar, then you might want to watch this one other serie!

If you liked One Outs add

...then you might like Giant Killing add

Uh, is quite simple actually: - One Outs and Giant Killing are quite similar because first of all they are both seinen with a main focus on the sports genre. - moreover, both deal with a professional sports: not the usual sports played by teenagers as you usually see in anime the most of times. - having adult characters overall both of the series, they also have a different way to tell the story, making it quite interesting as they both show you sides of the professional sports that you rarely see in anime. - still, both main characters give to their serie an overall quite strong psychological theme, because they rely everything on strategy and on the teamwork. Despite Tatsumi (for GK) doesn't play on the court, as you would normally expect it from a sports anime, while Tokuchi (for One Outs) is a player of the team, they still can have brilliant minds and somewhat similar personality anyway. Psychological anime can be addicting because you are always looking for the next strategy of the main chara in order to aim to the victory.. and well, with both series you might probably get this feeling! Both recommended! They are quite unique sports-genre series!

If you liked Tennis no Oujisama add

...then you might like Kuroko no Basket add

PoT and KnB can be considered somehow similar: - both are shonen series of sports genre (despite PoT deals with tennis, while KnB deals with basketball) - both are about good friendships and the importance of the teamwork in order to win - among all the sports series, both of those are between the most commercial ones and very likeable stories. - the characters in both of them have "special techniques/powers" who make everything even more interesting - still, both are quite addicting, have a gorgeous art style and a very skilled cast of seiyuus. Despite being about two different sports as you'll have a chance to see, they have some important points in common! If you liked one of those, give a try to the another as well! It will worth it! Highly recommended both, they are great series.

If you liked Slam Dunk add

...then you might like Kuroko no Basket add

You'll notice in an eye beat that both series are very similar: - both are sports genre, specificately both are about basketball - both have great artstyle - both show a quite unique developing of the characters - both KnB and SD have awesome characters with special abilities and strong personalities - both also have funny comical scenes alternated sometimes to the normal pace of the story - they both have great musics and osts ..etc. I could actually continue but truth is that there are way too many things to list.. Slam Dunk is a sure "must watch" between the classics sports anime, while Kuroko no Basket has a very original and interesting plot who makes it definitely another "must watch" between the new sports anime. Give them a try, you'll get a taste of a very catching pace which you won't regret! If you liked one of them, you'll most likely love the other too!! ♥

If you liked Eyeshield 21 add

...then you might like One Outs add

What to say? they both are quite "unusual" series and somewhat similar to eachother: - both are sports genres - both have the main character (Hiruma for e21 and Tokuchi for One Outs) that look a lot alike and are very smart. They are the big minds behind every victory and every very well planned strategy. At some point of the story they both are compared (if not hinted to be one) to the Devil. - both can be very addicting If you liked one of them, you might probably end up liking the another as well, as they both worth the try! Highly recommended!