 If you liked
Hotaru no Haka
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 ...then you might like
Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.
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"The ghosts of ones past..."
For anyone whose seen one of the series, I am hoping that clues them into why these two series are similar without providing spoilers for those who haven't seen either series, yet also draw in those looking for that particular element the moment they see that line and realize what I'm talking about.
For those who don't, both series handle the above theme I mentioned quite well, but I found them both memorable for that above reason. Neither is a series one can easily forget as they're sure to have an impact on the viewer.
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Recommended by Yemi_Hikari
Both series start out knowing a character(s) have died and a good portion of each anime's story is about reflecting on the lives of said characters. Both anime are very feels heavy and contrast happiness with misery often.
- Mostly it's that both immerse you in the same melancholic, and tear jerking atmosphere.
- Both have a lookout on the past, memories etc..
- Cruelties of life, pain...
- Both with kid's POV, you get very attached to the characters relating to all their feelings as if experiencing it yourself.
i would very much recommend the movie grave of the fireflies, though do not watch it whilst in a cheery mood, it would definitely kill it :) (in my case for 3 days)
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Recommended by Nara_Shaden