 If you liked
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
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 ...then you might like
Shokugeki no Souma
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Both shows are really good at showcasing their respective professions (cooking/music), and fully explore the highs and lows of being 100% dedicated to their craft.
Both shows feature a main character that is a master (or former master) of music/cooking, with a second character that is relatively weak/shy who grows tremendously by learning from the main character.
Through these characters, the shows explore just how cruel these professions can be, requiring the students to devote themselves for long hours over weeks, just for a chance at success. Notably, Shokugeki takes place in a school featuring the world's top culinary students, but only 1% of that group makes
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In terms of genre, plot-structure, or general feel of the anime, there really isn't much similarity.
HOWEVER, after experiencing the heart-shattering, onion-peeling soul destruction that is Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, Shokugeki no Soma is a good change of pace to get your broken, voidless life back into knowing what laughter kinda felt like.
Also both the MC's are skilled in their craft, and its nice watching both of them excel/get better :)