Kemono no Souja Erin, Gin no Saji Recommendations
These shows are very similar, despite being worlds apart in terms of plot. Although 'Kemono no Souja Erin's based around politics, warfare and is a fantasy, whilst 'Silver Spoon' is solely on farming and everything around it as a slice of life, what makes them tie together the most is the theme of animals.
The two shows focus (not necessarily primary, but still) on the protagonist, plus the cast and even humanity, and their connections with animals and the purpose of them to us humans. People have the intelligence and power practically over the world, so the animals are under control, or of usage, for us.
Both anime teaches about the lives of the animals (Erin: Toudas and Beast-lords, Silver Spoon: Farming animals; pigs, cows, horses etc...) and presents the different views on them in their respective situations: Should they really be used for labour or warfare? Are their lives equal to us or not? Is this considered normal for people?
Despite what the viewer thinks, there's all these sorts of conflicts on whether they are being treated fairly or not, and both shows explore the concept of this. Granted, Silver Spoon takes a more realistic approach in what farmers and agricultural schools actaully do, whilst Kemono uses a fantasy setting and a country warfare situation with the animals for the story, but both do hit a soft spot in a very similar fashion about the views and purpose in animals, which makes both rather thought-provoking and maybe tragic for particular people.
ALSO Sukima Switch did the ED of Silver Spoon and the first OP of Kemono! Coincidence? Or maybe....
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