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If you liked Gintama add

...then you might like Helck add

Mangas like Gintama and Helck are what I deem masterpieces, not because they have honed traditional storytelling skills to perfection, but rather because they excel at incorporating outlandish elements without losing a logical and coherent touch; in such a manner, they push at the limits of storytelling a manga is originally capable of. In such a manner they are not only able to tell an entertaining tale, but also make it a meaningful one. To achieve this is no easy feat, and it is only made possible by the incredibly intricate setting and diverse cast both shows are endowed with. The characters are unique and memorable not merely because they have a handsome face or likeable personality, but more because they possess depth that brings them closer to real life. To say you would fall in love with these people is rather underwhelmingly inaccurate, because what these mangas seek is the elicitation of empathy and respect. Ingenuity is the foundation of storywriting which so many writers and mangakas fail to demonstrate, and the incredibly delicate balance of familiarity and originality is the ultimate ingredient an author can imbue their works with.

If you liked Howl no Ugoku Shiro add

...then you might like Shuumatsu Nani Shitemasu ka? Isogashii desu ka? Sukutte Moratte Ii desu ka? add

A timeless tale of melancholic romance and fantasy, delving into story of SukaSuka gave me the most intriguing sense of déjà vu. And now I have finally identified the familiarity embedded deeply beneath my anime-watching journey – Howl’s Moving Castle. The formula they use is an ancient one that closely resembles the Greek mythologies I read with passion as a child. Founded upon incredibly intricate worlds in which magic and sufferings culminate in the most peculiar of forms, SukaSuka and Howl’s Moving Castle introduces viewers to a multicolored amalgamation of emotions where one’s conviction in love and loss is repeatedly put to the test in a manner not unlike the tempering of steel blades. A character resists against an impending unknown with everything he’s got – and the resulting confusion, anguish, and despair they share with the viewers are more tangible than hatred directed at any villain. The stories explore the fundamental concepts of human nature, war, and misfortune with extraordinary depth, but seldom do they force a single belief upon the viewers. The journey into either of these works is one that would reveal more questions than answers, questions which we can choose however to interpret and explore by ourselves.

If you liked Barakamon add

...then you might like Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso add

Few individuals in this world are fortunate enough to do what they love for a living, and even fewer are perseverant enough to continue to love what they do for a living. Have you ever picked up an interest that had so inspired you when you were little, only to be overwhelmed by the expectations and obligations involved as you tread deeper into the field? Putting aside the fact that one anime is a drama and the other a comedy, Shigatsu and Barakamon both pull off thematic character developments in strikingly similar manners, delving into the core epiphany of the Arts where one's talent serves not merely in maintaining a living or impressing others but more importantly in the reflection, the expression, and the enrichment of one's own self. Let the stories of the characters within inspire you, or perhaps remind you once again, to live and improve with passion.