 If you liked
Gin no Saji
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Barakamon
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Slice of life series with a taste of realism. Gin no Saji (Silver Spoon) and Barakamon shares a number of similarities. The main male protagonist is abruptly thrown into a new environment where he isn't used to. In the beginning, they cope with their new living conditions. However through experience, they are able to earn the respect of other characters he meets. The relationship dynamics are perhaps the most important element as the MC blends in with others while developing his own character. Recommended for all ages especially those seeking a realistic slice of life.
- city boys get transferred to small rural places and have to adapt themselves
- both are slice of life
- atmospheres are warm and peaceful in both shows, for me they are both easy and pleasant to watch
- nice and calm music
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Recommended by Illuminatli
Firstly, both shows are short but utterly delightful Slice of Life anime that don't lose sight of reality amidst all the fun and humour (which is also great in both). Both focus on the protagonist who is introduced as the 'outsider' in a an unfamiliar environment at the beginning, and closely follow their progress throughout. The characterisation is excellent and there is significant development of the main character that is crafted subtly yet wonderfully. Not to mention both anime actually have educational and informative moments (GnS more so than Barakamon), particularly about country life, farming etc.
And so, both are highly recommendable.
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Recommended by fullmetalbender
Similarities:
-Both shows are in the slice of life genre
-Both involve the main character moving to a rural/agricultural area to escape their problems
-Both show the clash between city life and country life while painting country life in a positive light
Dissimilarities:
-Silver Spoon has a romantic subplot while Barakamon does not
-The main character of Silver spoon is in high school while the main character of Barakamon is an adult
- Both are about a protagonist that leaves his hometown (the city) to go and live in a rural area due to a conflicts that made them lose their confidence.
- Then the protagonist meets new great friends, and try to adjust to a new lifestyle that he was never used to.
- Both have similar art styles with good OSTs, OP and ED.
- Gin no Saji and Barakamon have the same sense of innocent humor that forces you to laugh with unexpected events, however it's not overdone.
- If you enjoyed Barakamon because it doesn't show service-cuts, you might as well enjoy Gin no Saji, both of
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First of all both shows are just simply great slice of life anime. In comparison both shows portray the main protagonist moving to a village/remote area and finding themselves in a totally contrasting environment where they see the world from a different perspective. Both shows focus on community, friendship and learning to accept the much slower and strikingly different lifestyle. They both carry a lot of growth for the main character as they struggle to adapt to their new way of living. Both series also have neat comedic moments mixed with very well executed sad/dramatic ones.
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Recommended by Blazedkunai
Both are comedies that a have male protagonist from the city moves to a rural area after a major conflict in his life ruins his self-confidence. They adjust to a simpler environment and interact with quirky characters.
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Recommended by thecrazy88
If you liked the so-called mundane but comedic life of mountain people in either one of these anime, then you're sure to wanna watch the other.
They're both strikingly similar. Just watch.
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Recommended by lawofreflection
Gin no Saji gives off the same feel like Barakamon as both are slice of life and comedy anime. It's lighthearted and funny, with endearing characters. Both of the protagonists are city boys that have to adapt to their new 'alien' surroundings due to certain circumstances. In Barakamon, Seishuu Handa the calligrapher have to get used to living on an island, while in Gin no Saji, Yuugo Hachiken who has never been to a boarding school before have to adapt living in an agricultural boarding school. The protagonists are both socially awkward to a certain extent, but as the story progresses both of them changed
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Recommended by lensaamiranda
both also explores the theme of finding oneself through living in a new environment. The anime is heartwarming, funny, and has a great cast of characters.
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Recommended by FAKECROSS97
These shows both feature a slice of life where the main character grows up in the city, but spends time in rural Japan. The characters are really interesting in both, and relationships are touching and emotional. The main characters go through changes and evolve into better people by the end
Both shows involve the protagonist moving to a more relatively unknown location, and through the rest of the cast they begin to realize their purposes within themselves
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Recommended by Short_Circut
If you enjoy the laid back slife-of-life formula in a small town community like this one, Barakamon and Silver Spoon are very similar. While Barakamon focuses more on a career adult rather than a school like Silver Spoonl, they carry a lot of similarities with their emphasis on community and learning to accept a slower and different lifestyle. They both carry a lot of growth for the main character as they struggle to adopt this new lifestyle.
They are both very nice slice of life series. The jokes, I really enjoyed, found myself laughing alot trough out. Both main characters are actually really enjoyable and relatable to watch, which i like. Both are recommended
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Recommended by Moxymoxymo