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Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou
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Horimiya
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The main girl's secret life is revealed to the main boy, as they develop a relationship over time. Other relationships around them develop between the supporting cast, while they each deal with varying levels of trauma. Said supporting cast is very lively, balancing the sad vibes with their happiness.
Similar premise, setting and characters. Karekano focuses much more on the main couple, while Horimiya tries to flash out the supporting cast.
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Recommended by misplacedot
Horimiya follows the same basic beats as Kare Kano, almost startlingly so, and the tone is similar as well. The comedy that leads into drama and back are present in both, and the series give same general impressions. The biggest difference is that Horimiya is more consistent overall with every episode being solid to great, while Kare Kano has the best 18 episode rom com with the final 8 episodes being of generally lackluster quality and ends on a low note. If you can deal with the recaps of Kare Kano, stop at episode 18, and are used to old style anime, Kare Kano is
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Recommended by KlldbyCuriosity
Kare Kano and Hiromiya are the only School romances That bother to flesh out the characters and having an actual romance, and not just fooling around for more than 20 episodes.
Although still idealized, far more meaningful than any other of her type that I know.
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Recommended by JiegerBlack34
Both romance actually contain progress and develop throughout the episodes, you won't get left with just hand-holding last episode, last minute. I recommend Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou if you're in the mood for some 90's romance, done by an amazing studio and characters are
charismatic, not soulless unlike many dramas.
the MCs have a personality that is different from what they show in school
the influence of "his and her circumstances" on horimiya is quite obvious
both have a really good romance
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Recommended by Morningstar653
Both animes are good romantic comedy animes. The genre is the same. The understanding between main characters in both animes is beautiful.
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Recommended by sajia_afrin_
The initial plot is almost the same: both protagonists find the secret side of each other and start a lovely relationship. The humor and the supporting characters are also similar, so it's a great idea to watch both of them. Although, keep in mind KareKano gets more introspective and darker
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Recommended by AresCapeta
These two anime approach romance between young people in a more mature and realistic way. Showing the advantages and problems that come with it and also the individualities of each character
I recommend you read Horimiya, the anime is not good as the manga, and a lot of details were cut from the anime
Both of these series feature a main couple that we follow for most of the show, but they also have side characters with extended stories. As well as both shows taking place in a high school setting.
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Recommended by mutatedmilk
The 1990s romcom "His and Her Circumstances" (also known as Kare Kano) has a lot in common with the more recent "Horimya". Both are high school romances that take a more grounded approach to exploring the character's relationships. Other similarities include:
-very similar art styles and character designs.
-the main male and female characters are rather similar in personality.
-similar jokes and comedic style, mix of slapstick and situational comedy.
-both start off focusing mainly on the two main characters, and gradually as the story goes on include more and more the supporting characters and their backstories until its almost not about the main duo anymore.
-in the two stories
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Recommended by Inter_anime
As is typical, both start with the two love interests discovering something about the other, and both are love stories that develop very subtly and beautifully. Additionally, both look at the main love interests in a lot of depth, showing their flaws and their redeeming qualities. Finally, both are fast-moving love stories, so even though, the relationship feels like it is developing rather than stagnating in a slump.