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Tonari no Yamada-kun
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Stylistically similar. Both lack fine detail and forces the view to feel the scene though the movements of the central characters. Simple brush strokes and a pale colour pallet.
Additionally, Tonari no Yamada-kun makes a passing reference to the tale of Kaguya-hime.
Both are Ghibli films directed by Isao Takahata, which focus a lot on the relationship between parents and children. They have a very similar art and animation, and, even though they are set in different periods, create a unique and immersive atmosphere.
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Both are directed by Isao Takahata, and feature a minimalist (but by no means cheap) and in fact very charming artstyle.
Aesthetically speaking, they are by far the more distinctive Ghibli movies, resembling a watercolor-style (as a matter of fact, Kaguya's backgrounds are indeed watercolor).
Their themes are also related to family: Kaguya-hime treats a sadder aspect of parenthood, that of parents clipping the wings off their children, whereas Yamada is a lighter comedy that nonetheless is still focused on a family with occasionally dysfunctional dynamics.
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