 If you liked
Gintama
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 ...then you might like
Hayate no Gotoku!
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- That "randomness" aspect
- Fighting in both animes are usually serious, but they both throw in some aspect to make it less tense, like a funny scene of some sort
- Breaking the fourth wall MANY times in both animes
- Many cameo's and parodies/ mentions of other animes/ shows/ real life references
Both have the same style of humor that revolves around parodies and breaking the 4th wall. Both Hayate and Gin have to do odd tasks because of their jobs. Both are good if you want to watch a good parody anime that relies more on telling jokes throughout the plot than....the plot itself (though Gintama's parodies could be more obscure at times if you do not follow Japanese programming)
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Recommended by MintBlanckz
Even though the story is different, both shows often break the "fourth wall", both contain a lot of parodies and references to other anime/tv shows.
Not very similiar storywise, but they are both very random, hilarious and both feature a ton of parodies.
Both takes you years to comprehend all the parodies and references to other anime titles.
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Recommended by mflatischler
Both shows does a lot of parodies from different anime and they have tendencies of braking the fourth wall.
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Recommended by MagEarwhig
the plot and background itself have nothing to do with each other but both are great parody series as well as comedy in general. some some of the funniest animes you could possibly watch and both also occasionally have action. Gintama may be more aimed at a bit of a older audience as far as the jokes are concerned but if you watch one you really should watch the other since both are great comedies. also Gin and Hayate are somewhat similar being the character that can come out on top of any predicament so if you like one you really should watch the
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Recommended by RyokoAyekaLover
Both have hilarious parodies mixed into their stories along with easy to love characters. If you love Gintama then definately give this a try
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Recommended by missinglnk
They don't have these big plots unlike others do. They're both very random, and very funny.
You want animes with a bunch load or references? have you watched a decent amount of animes which include a broad variety of generes?
or are you completly new to anime?
well either side to it, these animes are a must watch
for people who've watched anime: there's a hell of a lot of references, including specific types of anime and shows
for newbie anime fans: these 2 are like an "anime for dummies" book/anime. your "learn" a bit about anime from here.
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Recommended by supermegasonic
Hayate The Combat Butler and Gintama are purely winners at parodying other animes even beeping some of the references related to the anime itself. Oh yeah, Nagi-jo-sama and Kagura shared the same seiyuu
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Recommended by 1000windsGin
-Both my be different in settings but at the core they are both fun filled anything goes gags with a main character who is absurdly powerful
Both are hilarious parody animes. Both MCs are op, they even share the same hair color. Also, a lot of episodes to keep you satisfied.