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Aoi Bungaku Series
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Both have a historic elements to them
Both are about Japanese storytelling
Two of the stories in Aoi Bungaku deal with very similar themes to Rakugo (both based on literary works by Osamu Dazai)- one about an artist working in theatre and his relationship with a friend who is his foil, and one about an artist's struggle forming relationships with other people
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Recommended by MisterTrantastic
The first story from Aoi Bungaku Series (the first four series) has a lot of common with Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu. It's the same historical period of Japan, shown in both anime, the same idea of double suicide, which is a ground for both stories. Even the main characters have some similarities - they both are connected with the art. Their specializations are different, and the Rakugo's main character has much more stronger personality, but both of them are also basically tragic. Aoi Bungaku Series is much more darker anime, in any sense; the main difference, although, is in a vision - positive in Rakugo
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Both have a historical feel to them, but Aoi Bungaku is more episodic in nature telling classing stories from Japanese literature.
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Recommended by Johan_Liebert_
They both tackle literature and storytelling — Aoi Bungaku Series is an adaptation of actual novels but with a unique narrative, while Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu is a narrative about the art of Rakugo (storytelling).
They both have complex personal stories, deal with depression, addiction and adluthood-related issues.
One of the stories in Aoi Bungaku Series (the first one) is really similar in terms of having an artist as a main character dealing with different issues while guilt is a permanent aspect.
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Recommended by hallythemartian