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Murai no Koi
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Otome game enthusiast gets dragged into real-world love shenanigans against her will. Both stories balance between surreal meta comedy and thought-provoking, character-driven, emotional narratives.
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Death Note
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Denjin N
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A mentally unstable young man gains a god-like supernatural ability and starts committing abhorrent crimes while convincing himself it's for the sake of someone else. With the help of eccentric yet incredibly intelligent orphans who look like they haven't slept in years, a detective investigation around the cruel incidents is launched. While Death Note is relatively vague with its depictions of violence, Denjin N includes a lot of graphic imagery that can be disturbing for some readers.
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Asper Kanojo
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Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia
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Wholesome and domestic yet incredibly hard-hitting stories focused on the lives and developments of a couple where both parties suffer from trauma and/or disorders. Besides showcasing the way those conditions affect the characters' everyday routines, the romance aspect is also handled in a credible, well-established manner through mutual communication, multidimensional character writing and an above-average amount of heartwarming displays of both physical and emotional affection. Prepare your heartstrings.
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IDOLiSH7
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[Oshi no Ko]
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Thought-provoking, even slightly exaggerated representations of the entertainment industry and its sides less shined light upon. Both shows have a grim atmosphere and handle a fair amount of taboo topics all while keeping focus on the characters, their internal conflicts and dynamics with one another.
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Gamers!
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Fuufu Ijou, Koibito Miman.
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A love triangle between an awkward nerd, a semi-tsundere gyaru and a reserved girl who thinks she has little chance in the mix spiced up with meta humor, a vibrant art style and conflict that could all be solved with a thorough 5-minute conversation.
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Shinseiki Evangelion
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Kuromukuro
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A UN-funded research center specializing in a specific supernatural phenomenon gets attacked by unidentifiable beings. The director's reluctant and unexperienced kid is forced to pilot a giant robot, which eventually leads to them maturing as a person and coming of age with the help of their newfound contacts and the pressure of a foreign environment. Both shows are a blend of mystery, action, school life and the struggles of a teenager with severe daddy issues. Also, some of the character archetypes are disturbingly similar right down to the guy who is obsessed with recording everything and always walks around with a camera in hand.
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Uramichi Oniisan
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Kami Kuzu☆Idol
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Deadpan protagonists putting on a complete 180° face at work. Even though their methods are different, the direct style of comedy and absurd character interactions make both shows worth watching if you're into the kind of humor they have to offer. Both anime also revolve heavily around music and include their fair share of insert songs.
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Jisatsutou
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Munou na Nana
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A minority group gets sent to an isolated island because of a government conspiracy. Sinister thrillers that handle similar themes.
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Yagate Kimi ni Naru
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Fragtime
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The poster girl, incapable of getting attached much less falling in love, gets into a relationship with a reserved girl because of their common interests: external validation and escapism. Drama-heavy, melancholic anime that won't save you from the characters' existential dread.
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Dr. Stone
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Rikei ga Koi ni Ochita no de Shoumei shitemita.
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Anime that combine education and comedy in a way you can still enjoy the ride even if you know nothing about science.
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Sora yori mo Tooi Basho
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Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na!
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A vibrant, funky cast of teenage girls, united by a common goal, decide to tackle on the challenge of reaching their destination together. Both shows are blessed with phenomenal landscape scenery and a youthful atmosphere that makes you want to get out there and make your dreams come true – even if you don't have any.
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Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru
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Hoshiai no Sora
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A naturally gifted protagonist is persuaded to join a club full of not so motivated sportsmen. The other club members have a hard time accepting the presence of the talented person at first but eventually bond in the process of working together to reach a common goal. Both shows are emotional, character-focused and unafraid to handle heavy subjects.