 If you liked
Super Cub
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 ...then you might like
Akebi-chan no Sailor-fuku
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Both shows are all about the artistic style of storytelling, and feature a girl as the MC whose life marks a turning point after getting something. In Super Cub, that would be a motorbike while in Akebi's Sailor Uniform, that would be the sailor-style school uniform. Both shows emphasize artistry and aesthetics to tell their stories.
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Recommended by GridironOtaku
The obvious connection is that the mangaka for Akebi-chan also illustrated Super Cub, and I’m in love with their character designs! Although these shows have different vibes - Super Cub is more solemn and contemplative - I think they are actually quite similar as far as taste goes. For CGDCT-fare that stays with me, I’m looking for stuff that has a really particular feel to it, usually helped by setting and great artwork, and these 2 stand out from the rest in recent years. If you thought Akebi-chan was something special, like I did, you will also be happy to have Super Cub on your
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Recommended by ClMarshmallow
The manga illustrators are the same for both. They offer a similar dream-like vibe to the scenes, everything feels like a memory/dream playing out for us to witness. Both shows are very ethereal, and are grounded Slice of lifes about everyday stuff in modern day countryside Japan. If you love one of these shows, you will love the other.