 If you liked
Paradise Kiss
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 ...then you might like
Nana
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Nana and Paradise Kiss are similar in that they're both done by the same producers. This leads both shows to have a similar "drama" appeal. You're not quite sure what will happen to all the characters, even all the way up to the last couple minutes of the last episode. Both are directed toward more of the "girl" market, but they're entertaining enough for any type of drama/romance fan.
Ok, first the art of Nana and ParaKiss is very similar. Second, the plots revolve around people in showbiz (fashion - music). Third, love, sex and making one's way in life are told in a mature way...means more realistic, minus the teen angst...plus drama.
Both animes are very visually appealing, and the characters in both series are very trendy and have that cool-coffee house aura. It also has similar romantic themes. Enjoy!
both mangas were written by the same author so the style of drawing is the same. Also the themes, young love, angst, rebellion, etc are present in both animes.
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Recommended by dollie_mixtures
Besides being from the same genuis author, both revolve around one thing. For Nana it was music and for ParaKiss it is fashion. Both have realistic and interesting characters, realtionships,friendships, and drama. Plus both animes end in a place where you didnt expect them to. TIAYWBH! (Try It And You Will Be Hooked):)
Done by the same mangaka, Ai Yazawa, both works highlight fashion and the lifestyle of a select group of artistes, whether of the fashion world or the underground punk scene. The stories, starting out as simple and uncomplicated, soon branch out to explore the separate lives of other characters. While ParaKiss is a little more abbreviated than NANA, both have strong elements of soap opera in them. ParaKiss is actually the earlier work of the two but the art style of Ai Yazawa is echoed to some extent in NANA, featuring skinny characters with a strong sense of style.
Well, aside from having been made by the same mangaka, I loved both Nana and ParaKiss. If you're into serious drama about love life, you must watch them!
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Recommended by badkarma04
Both series were created by the awesome Ai Yazawa. The story premises are similar except NANA is about music and ParaKiss is about fashion. What could be better? Both titles are a piece of Shōjo heaven.
Both are by Mad House and adapdated from the manga by Ai Yazawa.
In both you’ll find romance, drama, and a group of friends with all their relationships, problems, and background stories.
Both have very pretty and detailed art, unique characters, and a good OST.
Parakiss is less romantic and more suggestive than Nana, and the latter is more dramatic and moving. Nana focuses on music and Parakiss on fashion, if you loved one chances are you’ll like the other as well.
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Recommended by RenaPsychoKiller
Similar characters not so much in story but you will definitley LOVE this show if uve seen either of them, and im pretty sure it was made by the same person that made nana.
its not a long show but trust me youll wish it was when its all over.
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Recommended by SPACE_KOBRA
The art for the two shows were originally done by the same person. Both are very realistic, and dramatic. There is romance, (more in NANA, but then again it's a longer anime), and characters discovering who they truly are. Be prepared for tears, or at least deep feelings, in both. (More in NANA, once again, it's longer)
They are both mature dramas that are based on manga by Ai Yazawa and are targeted towards adult women. Both shows deal with love, drama and finding ones place in life.
The stories might differ , but their design is similar and so is the atmosphere they give off. You find cool characters with piercings etc. in both series and their plots are pretty interesting. Both have moments of romance, fun, drama as well as melancholy.
From the same mangaka, now is related about a friendship and one of the characters pass for a suffering relationship with a famous person, and the protagonist is helped with any doubts about life.
Paradise Kiss and Nana are about "being famous". Nana is more about music, while Paradise Kiss (ParaKiss for short) is about fashion. The stories are about 2 girls who want to be big (as a model and as a band singer). Both series are made by the same mangaka (Ai Yazawa) and include lots and lots of romance and drama. A must see!
the faces the drawings, the awesome music, krazy styles and details , its all very much alik i abousolutely love both of these shows!!!!!!!!
Both Nana's (NANA) and Yukari (ParaKiss) try to find love, while moving up in the world with their careers, and trying to find something more to live for. All of the characters are revealed to secrets as their stories progress, and the hard times of characters in NANA are much like that of the hard times for characters in ParaKiss.
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Recommended by BrightOasis
Paradise Kiss is written by the same author, Ai Yazawa. The animation and graphics are similar and it has a really good storyline!
Romance Sex By Same Creator(same art) can't explain ecatly why there alike but you'll under stand when you watch both VERY good
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Recommended by FujiokoSakura
As i watched both Paradise Kiss and Nana i found some similarities like the fashion statement this both anime has. Both of this anime has good art in fashion both animes have nice soundtracks and different different genres. The characters too has some similarities as well. :D
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Recommended by amiixisclz
The shows both have a very similar feel and style to it, it's not your average romance anime but both have a very realistic touch over them. The art also looks rather similar although there are of course various difference but still great and fitting for the story!
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Recommended by RafaelDeJongh
Both were produced by MadHouse Studios
Several Characters in each dress in the visual kei style
There are several similar characters in both
Nana having more episodes was able to expand on its drama and characters better
Also there is quite a bit more comedy in Nana
Characters change clothes quite a bit in both anime
Both are animes that take one of the more realistic approaches to romance
Both animes are about an interesting girl joining a talented group of people
And the Main Char. girl who joins also gets a nickname in both Nana and Paradise
The Opening and Ending song fit Nana and Paradise Kiss really well
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Recommended by thereisonlyone
The author of both anime is the same. Both anime talk about love and fame world. They both have a similar ambient and the characters are extravagant.
Ai Yazawa’s work is so distinctive that no one could mistake Nana and Paradise Kiss as being written by anyone else. While the series aren't perfect, they can be considered one of the frontrunners of modern shoujo romance.
I emphasize modern because of how backward and traditional other romance anime seems when compared to Yazawa’s work. While other shoujo series are still mucking about with idealistic conceptions of the One True Love, the feelings of Yazawa’s characters are much more complex, layered, and believable. Nana and Paradise Kiss are amazing not only for convincing us that its characters love each other, but for convincing us that
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Recommended by vivafruit1
They are written by the same author. Both have emotional impact, though the end may be viewed as a happy one.
They are both able to dig themselves into your heart and really love them. They are both great works of art that appeal to a persons romantic side. You will be constantly be experiencing all of the characters emotions as if they were your own. Truly recommend you watch it.
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Recommended by Ninjaxp007
Both are works from Ai Yazawa, Paradise Kiss is a Josei series just like Nana and it focuses on love, fashion, and life changing decisions. If you found it enjoyable and are looking for something similar give this a try.
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Recommended by SanetoshiX
- Both anime are by the same studio
- Art styles are similar
- Main characters have a dream they want to achieve, and they also want to leave their home town for something bigger
- I'd describe both anime as more of a josei anime (so the story is a bit more mature), even though Nana is tagged as shoujo in MAL
- The romance seems more realistic than most romance anime
Just give them both a go, and you'll see the similar vibe they have. They're both great.
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Recommended by MafiaPingu
both coming-of-age, and mainly about romantic relationships, but Paradise Kiss is set at the end of high school, and is more focused and less rambly & sentimental than Nana becomes.
They both are intricate storylines with rather complex characters. They both are on the mature side and deal with the theme that love isn't perfect. They both have characters who are trying to make it. Nana has music and Paradise kiss had music. Nana is definitely longer and in my opinion, Nana is better but if you're looking for something similar I recommend Paradise kiss.
The author of Nana is the author for Paradise Kiss, so if you love her work you'll enjoy this.
-Similar anime style and art
-Good romance
-Stunning characters
-the main character Yukari is a young woman who is trying to figure out what she wants in her life and along the way meets people who change her life and bring in the inspiration she needs, similar to the girls in Nana ^_^
These two anime give of the same kind of mature feel, interesting unique characters and both have the same author.
"Paradise Kiss" and "Nana" share similarities that contribute to their appeal. Both series explore themes of self-discovery, personal growth, and the challenges of navigating relationships. They emphasize fashion and artistic expression, portraying characters involved in creative industries. Complex romantic relationships and flawed, relatable characters add depth to the narratives. Both series capture the spirit of youth culture and coming-of-age experiences. Music plays a significant role in both, with memorable soundtracks enhancing emotional moments. While distinct, their shared themes make them compelling to fans of character-driven stories and the complexities of human connections.
if you liked nana, you might like paradise kiss, both are from the same manga author and has romance, slice of life, comedy, drama.
Both feature complex relationships rather than the more simplistic love stories common to anime. There's some deeply traumatic themes later in both stories. While Paradise Kiss focuses on fashion and breaking into modelling/fashion design, Nana is music-oriented.
There's also themes of queerness in both (much more overt in Paradise Kiss, and mostly subtextual in Nana).
Finally, although the character models for some characters are similar, their actual personalities are very different. Caroline and Nana Osaki, George and Ren, Arashi and Nobu: although these characters might look similar to each other, their personalities are vastly different.
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Recommended by pumpkinnmayo
Apart from the obvious visual appeal, both are similar because they are about relationships, being young, and finding one's self.
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Recommended by mangalight
if you like Yazawa Ai then that's a good thing because both series are from that author. Both are equally enjoyable.
They've got a similar vibe, both very enjoyable. They've both got fashion related things in them and most characters do dress really nicely, there's also romance and drama in both.
another great work of ai yazawa <3
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Recommended by Jennifer420
both created by ai yazawa, similar artsy-ness, and (obviously) a similar animation style.
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Recommended by puppyblood