 If you liked
Kimi ni Todoke
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 ...then you might like
Ao Haru Ride
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A teenage romance series with a similar style and vibe yet plots different enough to warrant watching both.
These are two very similar romance stories, by both story and by visual style, atmosphere, and softness. They both feature characters that have their own psychological hurdles to climb over before anything romantic can ever work, and most of the story is about this development. They are some of the best of the genre if you are looking for purely romance shows. The main characters in both are always entertaining to watch and easy to root for.
Produced by Production I.G., Kimi ni Todoke and Ao Haru Ride are romantic comedies of classics. The main male protagonist have different personalities but grows closer to the main female character throughout both series. It's also obvious the type of feelings the girl has on him although their relationship tends to be awkward at times. Among other factors, there are misunderstandings, rivals, and challenges that sometimes hinders their relationship. Expect comedy, drama, and romance. I recommend both series for anyone interested in a classic shoujo.
Both anime series involve cute, heartwarming teenage romance. The plots are slightly different but I strongly believe if you liked watching either anime, you will enjoy watching the other.
If you've noticed an uncanny resemblance between Kimi ni Todoke and Ao Haru Ride, don't worry it's not just you. Both shows share the same studio in Production I.G. and share similar staff members, two of them being Izumi Hirose who has performed as Color Designer for both (check out their resume when you get the chance, they have performed this role on many notable anime), and Rena Igawa who was the Animation Director for Kimi ni Todoke and is credited as the Character Designer for Ao Haru Ride. Outside of the studio and staff both shows are members of the shoujo genre in a
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Cute shoujo romance anime starring a girl who hasn't been able to get along with her classmates.
Despite having quite different stories, both anime share the same sweet innocent sensation. ^^
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Recommended by FeSTiNaLeNTe
Similar unique story and graphic.You'll love both
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Recommended by Haroun_SMIDA
Similar animation style and feels but unique plots that will make watching both a blast
These are two stories about personal growth and change. The protagonists in both stories are social outcasts who strive to overcome their own fears and insecurities with the help of their friends. Along the way, they fall in love. The stories are quite similar, but different enough that no enjoyment is lost.
Kimi ni Todoke is much more slowly paced and stretches out over two seasons where as Ao Haru Ride is only 12 episodes making it a perfect quick follow-up series if you've recently finished Kimi ni Todoke and are in the mood for another romance story.
Both have slow developing relationship between the main characters
Both are really enjoyable to watch
Very similar art style and each centre around highschool life of a boy and a girl who can't convey their feelings for each other as they don't accept or understand them. Kimi ni todoke and kimi ni todoke season 2 should be watchd first in my opinion as I believe they are written better.
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Recommended by UgokuUgoku
Their art styles are similar (both are by Production IG). Both anime also have the same romantic feel, and makes you want to root for the main couple no matter what.
similar shojo vibe cute love story
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Recommended by anpanman13430
Similar plot scenario, guy and girl like each other, romance and mayhem ensue
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Recommended by HoboInYourAttic
Searching for a heart-warming romance that blossoms through every episode in a captivating way??Then you've made an amazing choice thus far..
Both of the heroines have a unique story to tell and show us how they make their high school years unfrorgettable by pursuing their ''one and only'' with the help of their friends through their daily adventures!
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Recommended by EmiLiaa_Chan
High school romance anime, but Ao Haru Ride is way better. It is more realistic and it's not overloaded with cute scenes.
Both female mc change or changed
Sadako is more similar to how Futaba was
Kazehaya is more similar to how Kou was
so it's like what if the two didn't meet and stayed the same and met in highschool version
Romance anime with a strong and considerate female lead. Refreshing comedy. Social outcasts coming together. Similar general atmosphere and mood.
2 of the best romance anime, this anime can make your mood feel better.
It gives a similar vibe although Kimi ni todoke is IMO a lighter story, more comedy than drama
Got the similar kind of animation style, character design and atmosphere.
Have a slow paced story.
Have a lot of misunderstandings between the main characters.
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Recommended by justkiddingly
Wholesome Slice of Life romance with cute moments.
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Recommended by AnirbanDRoy
If you have seen Kimi ni Todoke and you liked it, you will probably like Ao Haru Ride since they are similar in animation, in the vibes that both animes transmit to you, in the landscapes and in the music. That is to say, both animes are calming, fun, have good characters and have good animation for the year they are from.
So give it a try.
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Recommended by Borjalexhugo
I don't know how to say this but it's kind of... you know, teenager love and school "vibe"