If you liked
The God of High School
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Paradox Live the Animation
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Young, arrogant high schoolers and budding talents participate in battle competitions to become the very best. Both have a funky art style, great seiyuus, and a hint of a fantastical aspect to it with phantasms that reflect their power and prowess.The main characters of both share a really loud, passionate, humble yet simpleminded aspect--to win, and ideally win together as a team.
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Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song
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Psycho-Pass Movie: Providence
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In a dystopian future with the most state-of-the-art tech, one would imagine that you could be all-trusting to the all-objective, and justice seeking AI. But all that glitters isn't gold in Vivy's and Psycho-Pass: Providence. Society struggles to stay attached at the thread, and even the most perfect member's of society struggle to balance their sanity and societal expectations of them. Really recommend both as the music and voice actors are absolutely excellent. The directing at some parts were very reminiscent of each other. And overall, if you'd like to ponder what like would be like 100 years from now, or if AIs ever took over the world-- these are both amazing series that tackle a lot of nuances issues.
If you liked
Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei
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Liar Liar
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Going to an elite school separating magic/tech use by skill level turns out to not be valid, because it's the dropouts/barely passing the mark boys who accidentally are the most OP. Without trying they seem to get a harem/loyal support group of equally elite girls. Both are battle of the fittest type anime. Two series with great art styles, but toe the line of overusing certain archetypes/phrases.
If you liked
Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou
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...then you might like
Liar Liar
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Looking for a very fan-service heavy harem-y style series with pretty character designs and an OP magic user? Both have a fairly low cliffhanger plot, and similar archetypes. Easy to watch if you don't mind the tsunderes and "you'll like me because, I'm cute ehe" types
If you liked
Akuyaku Reijou nanode Last Boss wo Kattemimashita
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...then you might like
Kanojo ga Koushaku-tei ni Itta Riyuu
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- Teaming up with the villain/no-longer crown prince - to avoid the death flag? - Strong female who accepts her present and uses her wits to remarry? - Classic formula of a gamer using an otome game/known storyline to outbeat the expected routes -- but done well. Somehow even with a standard formula, music and staff take the series from a standard box anime to something a bit more
If you liked
Seirou Opera
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Taishou Otome Otogibanashi
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Very innocent and pg love of a girl who's not really in the market for romance, but is a "cut" above the rest despite a social ranking ridden with debt. They're innocent yet refreshingly not forever naive as they both have missions to make the most of their shitty situations. Both are heavily reliant on the historical aspect, and seem to be strictly a pure PG romance despite toeing the line of wife (or oiran) duties. An easy and light, low priority read that is quite informative.
If you liked
Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet
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...then you might like
Ouchi ni Kaerou
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Two hardworking, cute, klutzy, but slightly-out-of-touch high schoolers become maids for really popular writers. The male leads are beautiful, brooding and resist help, but slowly find themselves relying on the girls more then just with simple household chores. Neither series are groundbreaking given how incredibly similar the plots are, but they give you short bursts of fluffy feelings in different ways.
If you liked
Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu
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...then you might like
Chainsaw Man
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Vastly different genres, but aimed towards the same demographic. Both include a horny, naive MC who has one mission to experience as many lewd things as possible and will inevitably go on his adventure to become super OP and reliable. Both series are set in a fantasy world, and have your dream/fantasy waifus...
If you liked
Kumichou Musume to Sewagakari
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...then you might like
Spy x Family
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Even the overpowered scary male leads have things they're not experts in. Child-raising. That said, when they do -- it's wholesome and comedic -- and they're usually the best at it. Anya and Yaeka are the cutest children with great voice actors who get across their youthful energy. If you're looking for clearer skin and a light easy anime that has beautiful art - this is the one for you.
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Mahou Shoujo Ore
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Kami Kuzu☆Idol
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Being an idol is tough. Bottom of the barrel ones are a dime a dozen -- and if it's a duo -- chances are the main protagonist is the "worse of the two". Only way to improve is to do a gap moe!-- I mean...I mean.. try a gender reversal? Something something --power of friends..something passion...something... like that. Even the worst idols can get good with practice I guess. Both Mahou Shoujo Ore and Kami Kuzu Idol are definitely really similar-- both in terms of art style and comedy. Recommend if you're looking for a light anime.
If you liked
Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou
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...then you might like
Yuusha, Yamemasu
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What happens when you get so OP that there's no more mainquesting to do? You help others get good...or you lounge around and collect a harem. These are both that kind of situation. OP MCs have already completed their "quest line" in the original life, and now spend the extra time they have left over helping others. It's an easy watch, with tsunderes and red eyed MCs. It's definitely a bit bland as far as plot goes, but is made up with light and comedic moments. Good art style as well. Easy watch, but respectively an easy drop if that's not your cup of tea.
If you liked
Dramatic Irony
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True Beauty
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Features two male leads who are a bit frustratingly but a bit too human at the same time. It's one of the rare times both have a chance to steal your heart (or you may stab their hand with a plastic fork in frustration to how stupid they are.) The art is pretty, and the plot is pretty similar with this crazy temptation to keep flipping the page even though you don't want to. It's filled with insecurities and are a psychological..roller coaster-- even though neither are serious or particularly emotional. A somehow 5/10 plot that has a 7 or 8/10 read value.
If you liked
Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Dokomademo
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...then you might like
Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoushi
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Easily the best series(s) for large age gap trope; JK to Haijin being Sensei/Student (who knew each other before then), and Doctor/Nurse-in-training for An Incurable Case of Love. It's comedic, but thrilling -- and just a touch dangerously josei. Both male leads are known for their horrible reputations, but my god is the gap golden. For the comedy alone both are already a 1500/10. (Please consider watching the live-action for An Incurable Case of Love first/simultaneously as you read it though. I will admit my bias is terribly askewed, because I saw Tendo-sensei in the flesh first. Please have an inhaler and pillow to scream into ready.)
If you liked
Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
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...then you might like
Kanojo ga Kawaisugite Ubaenai
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S-tier pure romance; you want butterflies and middle school awkwardness? You got it. You want delicious artstyles -- these are peak shoujo art styles. Sometimes you just want easy romance where neither the ML or FL stray to other people -- then this is it. The rainy day manga you were saving when you just want wholesomely childish, and vvv cute romance to give you your seratonin for the year.
If you liked
Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
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...then you might like
Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoushi
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"Forbidden" relationship with a quirky, and comedic male lead who's obviously deeply head over heels-- but is willing to keep his genuine puppy love hidden under loud flirting. Or..hmm.. maybe it's not puppy love, and instead is their coping mechanism for being lonely. It's a dangerous balance of cute and vvv dangerous.
If you liked
Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
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...then you might like
Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki
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Male MC is the biggest conundrum of smart, cool, rich boy with a splash of himbo energy whereas female MC is unapproachable for being too cool. That said even with being on opposite spectrums. Hats off to both best boys because even though their signals aren't received from the girl (a mix of too hardworking, a little naive, and jaded about love), they're genuine and straightforward. Honestly, they're both just soo good. Anyways, read it. Also hold your heart...you'll need it.
If you liked
Dengeki Daisy
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...then you might like
Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoushi
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If guardian angels have something in common in shoujos, it's that they're always the friend of a brother, and they unwittingly fall in love from far away. Cigarettes are on the house. Give it up for two of the bestest boys available in shoujo manga. They, understand that this isn't the norm, and do their best to respect the female MC's personal space so that the MC can live a busy and youthful life. It's a good balance of dark, yet healing. In theory, it should be hella fucking creepy, but genuinely these both break all the rules -- and are so wholesome. And most importantly both are pretty far into serialization. No one shot business.
If you liked
Namaikizakari.
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...then you might like
Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoushi
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Both great shoujos for the forbidden trope. Especially when the female is a bit straightlaced and intelligent, but the guy is just the human personification of a cat. A big reckless, a bit too fluffy, and also a bit too....dangerous
If you liked
Ryuu to Sobakasu no Hime
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...then you might like
Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song
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Has a very similar colourful art style and strong emphasis on the power of music. Generally really beautiful art, and fair execution -- with flaws but tasteful character development sets it apart from other shows in similar field. The main characters are not perfect by a long shot but do well to try to articulate their misunderstandings.
If you liked
Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!
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...then you might like
Leadale no Daichi nite
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What happens when you get launched into an isekai when you have RPG experience? Well, you get so OP to the point where there's no progression of things to defeat. That said, Konosuba and Leadale still manage to make it more adventurous and enjoyable then your average harem-based or action-packed isekai. Both Konosuba and Leadale take stabs at your average archetypes and don't take themselves too seriously...somehow turning something that's way too ordinary into an A-tier isekai. (..A-tier. And. Isekai. You heard it here first folks.) Both are one of few shows where even though the hero/hero party is OP, they can progress on in the story without having to remind themselves (or have other simps remind them) how OP they are. If anything, both MCs radiate pretty ordinary - run of the mill citizens despite their questionable luck. (So good it's bad? Or so bad it's good?...feel free to let me know which is it.) These are definitely written for the same audience, although it is still clearly different plotlines (so no worries of rewashed content). Actual light adventure instead of "getgood before you getgot by the so bad-bad-guys-that-no-one-can-defeat-them-except-the-hero-party-that-wipes-them-with-toilet-paper" ticking time bomb. Most importantly, it's topped off with great seiyuus.
If you liked
Nichijou
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...then you might like
Leadale no Daichi nite
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Nichijou's a comedic high school slice of life whereas Leadale is ....a post...maybe...not quite afterdeath slice of life? Well, it's a isekai slice of life. Easy going, and about the same pacing. It has a similar pacing and gags if you will.
If you liked
Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
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...then you might like
Leadale no Daichi nite
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You're probably wondering what does an isekai and ol' shoujo romance have in common.... to be honest I don't blame you. Considering I'm only one episode into Leadale, this recommendation could age like milk. That said, I don't think you'll regret it. Leadale immediately goes down nostalgia route with the art style, and comedic chibi characterization (that reminds me of the lil brady bunch of Misaki's little followers). It's light energy and a refreshing watch. The plot doesn't seem to be heavy but progresses well (atleast according to initial watch as well as from hearing about others who have read the source material). As for Cayna and Misaki, they seem like deadringers to each other. Strong and a little ditzy, but with a good head on their shoulders. They have complicated beginnings that make them into who they are today, which is a little streetsmart, but charmingly (i.e. not too painfully) their-surroundings-could-easily-destruct type smart. They can handle themselves, even though you might wonder how that really worked out. Really recommend giving both a watch if you want an easy going quality anime, and aren't really too picky about animation. (It is a cute art style!)
If you liked
Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen
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...then you might like
Taishou Otome Otogibanashi
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Lighthearted romance that has a hardworking-- tired male lead; watch if you want wholesome, innocent romance or sweetness overload
If you liked
Seirei Gensouki
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...then you might like
Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru
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Similar art style and similar energy. MCs are both isekai'ed into their new worlds and are raised with a pure personality (i.e. they're not creeps). They both retain their memories so they're too OP with their ideas of modern tech, but they still grow a lot as they get more familiar with the new world. No need for Shokugeki no Soma because they got cooking skills and waifus in this show too.
If you liked
Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu
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...then you might like
Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru
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Many people recommended this previously, but Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru is incredibly similar to Mushoku Tensei - down to the first few episodes of discovering the new world and being more OP compared to the young prodigy teacher; there's still a bit of lewdity and fan service, but it's much more.. "pervert" energy in Mushoku Tensei. Additionally the quickest way to grow is in a supportive environment-- which both MC's parents have for them. Sekai Saikou no Ansatsusha, Isekai Kizoku ni Tensei suru seems to have more purpose and is generally more enjoyable as Mushoku Tensei seems to overuse fan service, but both bring a new edge to isekais. If you're looking for isekai with plot, OP MCs, amazing sound tracks, and amazing seiyuus -- these are it.
If you liked
Kamisama Hajimemashita
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...then you might like
Taishou Otome Otogibanashi
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Both have the same warm shoujo feeling and have a historical element to it with kimonos and being in the countryside. Also both female leads are really optimistic high energy people who go out of their way to make sure to care for the stoney male lead. From what I've seen of Taishou Otome initally, it seems like Yuzu will accidentally build a (platonic?) harem from Tamahiko's broken family whereas Nanami also makes even her worst enemies into people who really love and respect her. Considering that Nanami and Yuzu's optimistic and nosey(i.e. they tend to butt into everyone's business someway or another) characteristics are really strong (borderline annoying), it doesn't take away from how enjoyable each show is. Great soft, low priority watch
If you liked
Fruits Basket 1st Season
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...then you might like
Taishou Otome Otogibanashi
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Fluffy anime with a unique shoujo-esque art style. Main character presents herself as a little ball of sunshine and almost a bit ditzy, but is wise for her age. Main Male Lead has a troubled, ostracized family background, but is actually fairly socialable when they learn to show their feelings. Main character with her bubbly self unconsciously helps solve life-long personal problems with her optimism and extra work. Both shows are a blast to the past with innocent romance--it's the 2004 shoujo we never knew we needed. Diabetes, but easy to watch even though it has darker/more mature elements.
If you liked
Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou
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...then you might like
Seirei Gensouki
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Sickening OP main character who is technically not on their first life. They're OP to the point of overkill - and it kind of kills the plot a little (it's hard to get immersed given the lack of character development), but the show in general is not unpleasant to watch if you can accept harems. It's a lighthearted, low priority watch, but with fairly enjoyable art style. VAs and music are great as well. B-tier show, but A- -tier execution.
If you liked
Hinamatsuri
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...then you might like
Gokushufudou
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Yakuza's got to adapt and faces challenges -- both are hilarious and easy watches
If you liked
The God of High School
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...then you might like
SK∞
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Same energy of JP seiyuus, as well as similar kind of cartoony, but also "whooshy" motion. Main characters are both redheads who believe the most important thing to mastering their craft is having fun and going all the way. Jin and Reki are both a little bit of an airhead, but they've got the right spirit. Their comedic, but competitive side both really shine through with their somewhat serious/stoic counterpart. Definitely both resonate with the same general colourful energy and are both light, low priority, but fairly exciting watches.