Azumanga Daioh liquidhell Lucky Star is an anime also based on 4-panel manga, and thus, shares success with Azumanga Daioh in it's simplicity and non-sequiter (absurd/random) humour. Much like Azumanga Daioh, each episode is essentially standalone and filled with the quirky relationships between a close group of high school friends. Each character of the series has a distinct personality that allows for loads of crazy interactions with eachother (albeit slightly less random). An excellent choice for those who want to have another lighthearted, slice-of-life series to simply pick up and enjoy without extra baggage. nike13 The style of humor is very similar in Azumanga Daioh and Lucky Star, but in Lucky Star there are references to other anime (usually jokes about fan behavior also). Lucky Star is just another good humor+slice of (high school) anime. Himitsu Both Azumanga Daioh and Lucky Star are about absolutely nothing - with surprisingly good results. smkks JustAbigail Niw himurakenshin AngryJellyfish drognen
Saiunkoku Monogatari sarwor248 Both series feature a smart heroine who ends up surrounded by male suitors. Everyone around her is sucked in by her charisma, and she helps everyone she meets with their problems. Both anime blend comedy with drama and romance really well. chamomille Both anime are about a cheerfull and energetic girl with strong personality that reaches everyone's heart. Nymn A world of politics, drama, a reverse harem of bishounen and of cause, romance. Galadriel in both animes we see a young, smart, beautiful and strong female character surrounded by bishounen who are attracted by her charismatic personality and also both animes have a deep political aspect.If you seen and liked one of this two be sure to check the other as well. wolfangel87 In Hanasakeru Seishounen and Saiunkoku Monogtari the female protagonist is extremely smart and is able to keep up with her male counterparts along the way in whatever the situation is. GrnEydDvl beccatemi MoonXArtemis
Natsume Yuujinchou oneredpanda Both series feature a boy with the ability to see spirits. Both are episodic and include a lot of shinto culture. Both deal with how the protagonist relates to the spirits, as friends or enemies. Nocturnalgloria Xxxholic and Natsume Yuujinchou are extremely similar, in both a young male protagonist is plagued by a special ability that allows him to see spirits. LittleBadKitty A story where a boy can see spirits and is annyoed with them one day meets a strange shop owner, Yuuko Ichihara, who claims that she can grant his wish to never see spirits again. A funny story with lots of advices of how the world and the people "work" entwined with the mystrious Spiritual world and its inhabitants. As to why I recomend them, they show you a different way of seeing the world and have lots of humor and great advices that show you the same thing in a different way. GrnEydDvl cassiesheepgirl Szwagier Both shows feature almost identical pattern, but have different way of approaching it. eaper
Samurai Champloo sothis Truly, Bebop and Samurai Champloo are all about style. I didn't like Bebop a great deal, but love SC, so it all depends. Regardless, I still realize they are very, very good recommendations for each other. Oozing style from the character designs, to the music, to the episodic plotline. XMrNiceguyX Even though both series hardly have any similarities besides that the series are both about a group of wandering people, the humor in both is really similar. buu It is all about the music. tfv Samurai Champloo and Cowboy Bebop are from the same director, but that's not why I'm recommending them for each other, except to the extent that his influence has given both series a very similar feel. VivisQueen The pacing of the two anime are very similar (probably because they share the same director). Ooric The Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo series do have similar styles. lantis freakzilla aldat kmull neutrino Both are all about musical style, which spills into the story, too. MrsickVisionz vivafruit
Spice and Wolf kamikun Both series have a very original and refreshing take on the fantasy genre, without the cliché swords and sorcery affairs. They are the kind of "stories" that entertain and ALSO leave you thinking a little after each episode. And the main characters are somewhat similar too. Each one of them is very original. Kino´s Journey deals with moral dilemmas, and Spice and Wolf with economical profits and wit (yes, you heard well, an interesting anime about BARTERING, I am still suprised that was possible...) In the differences department, the only thing that comes to mind is that Spice and Wolf has a pleasurable comedic and romantic side, while Kino no Tabi prefers a well executed dramatic approach. Sheex Both Spice and Wolf and Kino no Tabi carry very subtle, atmospheric feels that play on the intricacies of human interaction. Nocturnalgloria Oehr Both series have a similar ambience and the overall style of animation has many things in common. Uriel1988 That being said. dac69 Omurqi AirCommodore
Blood+ Skavo Although there is less storyline development in Claymore (not to say there is no development, however), if you enjoyed the hack 'n slash swordplay in Blood+ you will probably like Claymore as well. GodsDragon Both Claymore and Blood+ are full of demon-slaying action. Both series also have an in-depth story that keeps you wanting more. RaptorClaw Both Blood+ and Claymore have heroines with unique abilities, fighting and slashing demons. Katakana Both Claymore and Blood+ are about fighting monsters that feed on human flesh, and can turn themselves into the human form. Zspanky Swords, monsters, and drama; those are the three best keywords that describe the similarity between Blood+ and Claymore. freakzilla Blood+ and Claymore can be looked at as basic hack-n-slash anime, in which a strong female protagonist fights fearsome demons (both inside and outside). However, they can also be looked at from a storytelling point-of-view. Caraniel melonjuice dunkyrok Perpetualchaos tasanime cerberus38 Jesta
Steins;Gate Diulf Both deal with hypothetical science, and the characters in both with to use special powers and technology to save people and create a better future. Although Madoka Magica is also fantasy-based, they share extremely similar plot events. Madoka Magica arguably has more "action" in terms of literal fight scenes, while Steins;Gate focusses more on suspense. dokurochan Both series revolve around people obataining what they desire by altering the past in Steins;Gate, or making wishes in Madoka's case. Madoka is more action and fantasy based, while S;G is a realistic sci-fi series that is suspense based. Daleheart Despite their drastically different genres and animation styles (both very good, just different), both of these shows feature a well written epic struggle against fate with characters fighting to change destiny. Ozoi Both of the anime share a sense of hypothetical sciences. neocow Both are about fighting fate to protect the ones you love. Zyst Larkawolfgirl tootalls JohnWatchAnime
Texhnolyze TheBurningCrow Lain is a phenomenal series that is both strange and wonderful at the same time. It deals heavily with technology and an alternate reality for mankind, which is very similar to Texhnolyze. If you liked one of these anime, you should give the other a try. Imsorrykun Plot and animation wise Lain and Texhnolyze fallow a simular style, both use septia tones to form a depressing mood, as well as plot complexity, it will take you more than 2 eps to fully understand what is going on. sublime Both Lain and Texhnolyze share the human/technology interaction concept. aldat There is something absolutely stunning how both Lain and Texhnolyze really express themselves through the way they were made: as animes. sothis By the creators of Lain.. yet darker, and even more of a mindfuck. kaz One word: mindfuck. mexigogen If you liked Texhnolyze, you should like Serial Experiments Lain because, even though there are rather few common points in the two series, both feel like David Lynch. Cetonis Ran
Berserk Wilcon Berserk is similiar to Gungrave on alot of points. Both of the series have this serious, dark, and abit depressing feeling, and they both follow the same pattern in the storytelling. elcenty Because the central characters attitudes are the same, they are both smooth cool and talented but keep to them selves in that moody way the series' are so alike just in different settings a great pair. vivafruit A recommendation so obvious that I feel sort of stupid pointing the similarities out. Ripzter These series might not seem very logical recommendations for each other. aldat There are plenty of similarities connecting these two fine series, Gungrave and Berserk. Dabba Although Gungrave and Berserk are not set in the same time(one is modern and one is medievel) they have many similarities that make them a joy to watch. freakzilla Berserk and Gungrave take place at a different time, yet the atmosphere is very similar. BeyondTheGrave FMDGandi TheBurningCrow Kasimir sothis Kastrophee Arodec berserk1842
Speed Grapher UltimateShinobi Face it both series have alot of bloodshed (more Elfen Lied than Speed Grapher), and violence. While Elfen Lied had romance Speed Grapher does not. Despite that fact both series are similar in the amount of violence but the plots differ, but are in no way bad. foureyedalice Violence, nudity, and melodrama overwhelm most other facets of Elfen Lied and Speed Grapher.