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Natsume's Book of Friends

Natsume's Book of Friends

Natsume is lonely; he has an ability that separates him from others: he can see and interact with spirits. Soon, however, Natsume discovers that he’s not alone: his grandmother Reiko also had the gift. But things get hectic and possibly dangerous for Natsume when he finds out that he also inherited the 'Book of Friends', a book that contains the names of all the spirits Reiko defeated and subjugated. He finds himself hounded by his grandmother's underlings and, with the help of a 'cat' charm spirit, decides to free them from the Book's shackles, as well as protect the book from those who seek to misuse its power...

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pizzadood pizzadood says...

Don't let the art style, OP/ED, or the crude humor of Hanada Shounen-shi fool you. Hanada Shounen-shi and Natsume Yuujinchou both tell chraming stories that sometimes make you go "BAWW" because of the skill both series displayed on certain scenes.

In short, Hanada Shounen-shi is definitely a heart-warming tale about helping spirits and the after-life just like Natsume Yuujinchou.

cassiesheepgirl cassiesheepgirl says...

OK, Looking at it on the surface this may seem like a slightly odd rec, Natsume Yuujinchou is a beautifully slow-paced series and Hanada Shonen-shi is brash and crude, however, at their core, both series are about helping spirits. Both have quite a heartwarming nature deep down so if you enjoyed one and like supernatural anime, then it's well worth giving both series a shot.

Ping Pong Club

Ping Pong Club

At Ina Middle School, the boys’ Ping Pong Club is seen as more of a joking matter than something worth the school's budget. It doesn't help that they are constantly being outdone by the girls' team and their fiery-tempered coach, as well the fact that most of the boys on the team care more about their ding dongs than their ping pongs! In a desperate attempt to motivate the team, the boys' coach introduces a hot-bodied female manager, who might just bring a sexual tension to the team that could work to their advantage. But can these hopeless boys improve their game enough to emerge victorious at the upcoming tournament and win the prize she's willing to give?

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JingX JingX says...

When you talk about just plain crude humor, I don't think any anime can beat the ping pong club but Hanada comes close. The family of Hanada reminds me a lot of the simpsons... with the drunk father at the helm... and Handa is kinda like the super naughty, mischievious Bart Simpson. Hilarity ensues as Hanada tries to fulfill the wishes of the ghosts who will not leave him alone until they get what they want out of him. I personally liked Hanada a lot better than ping pong club... I mean talk about weird taste.... at least Hanada is more comedic and light hearted. Hanada has "heart" (as I like to call it) as opposed to the ping pong club which is just straight crude and oftentimes disgusting humor....kinda like those shows on comedy central where the actors burp, fart and do all these other nasty things on the show to try to get the audience to laugh... but if you are just looking for a good laugh, I think both of these shows will accomplish the job.

Super Radical Gag Family

Super Radical Gag Family

The life of a typical Japanese family is never dull – something the Oosawagi family proves in leaps and bounds. Kotetsu is crude, rude, and high strung; Sakura has poor taste in men; infant Yuuta is as cute as can be; Grandpa Kintetsu is ancient; and the pet chimpanzee is… a chimpanzee?! With creepy neighbors, school bullies and a variety of other problems to deal with, the Oosawagi family will tackle each day one gross and unusual moment at a time!

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sothis sothis says...

Hanada Shounen-shi and Super Radical Gag Family are both incredibly gross and spastic looks at a "typical" family. Honestly, I didn't care for either of these, but they are such carbon copies of each other that you'd surely like one if you liked the other. Grossness and low-brow humor are at the epicenter of both series.

Great Teacher Onizuka

Great Teacher Onizuka

With a history of leading a motorcycle gang and getting bad grades in school, why would 22 year old Onizuka ever want to become a teacher? Is it to educate young minds or spread the joy of education? Sure, if it involves being able to look up high school girls' skirts! Watch as this would-be educator uses his own life lessons and unconstituted methods as a means to control a delinquent class of students -- students who certainly aren't as happy to have him as a teacher as he is happy to be teaching...

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abunai abunai says...

A hero so unlikely and, at first glance, so unlikeable, that he almost makes you cringe with embarassment -- yet a hero nonetheless. This is the common theme of Hanada Shounen-shi and Great Teacher Onizuka. In both stories, we are presented with a low and vulgar person, a person with whom we would never normally associate the idea of heroism. Yet, as the stories progress, both Hanada Ichiro and Onizuka Eichi prove to us that, for all their shortcomings, they have what it takes to be genuine heroes.

If you like one of these anime, don't let your initial distaste for the protagonist of the other dissuade you from seeing it through to the end. You'll thank yourself for staying the course, when you do.

Crayon Shin-chan

Crayon Shin-chan

Shinnosuke Nohara is a crude and rude five-year-old child with a penchant for dirty and inappropriate comments. Whether he's blackmailing his mother for an allowance, dropping his drawers, or snubbing girls at the playground, there's nothing the lecherous Shin-chan can't enjoy. Along with his dysfunctional family and wacky friends, Shin-chan will tackle life's daily problems - one exciting moment at a time!

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sothis sothis says...

Hanada and Crayon Shin-chan are both crude tales that follow a child protagonist. Each is filled with toilet and inappropriate humor, and will definitely appeal to the same fans. If you liked one, you'd like the other.

Naruto: Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival!

Naruto: Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival!

It's time for the Hidden Village's annual sports festival, and everyone is vying for the ultimate prize: a week off from participating in missions! Naruto and the gang are all in the running, but Naruto has a small problem: he has to go - BAD! Unfortunately for his bowels, finding a free toilet is an impossible task; and whether it's trying to sneak into the ladies' room or creating clones to take over for him in the games (who, unfortunately, are also experiencing a fecal crisis), nothing Naruto does gets him closer to his goal. He must compete in the games and keep himself from having an accident - can Naruto succeed?

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sothis sothis says...

Super Radical Gag Family and Naruto Sports Festival are two rude and crude anime that have a plentiful amount of toilet humor. Naruto is a bit more niche given the franchise it comes from, but if you liked one, you'd probably enjoy the other.

Penguin no Mondai

Penguin no Mondai

Beckham is funny, punny, and crude - he's also a big (and sometimes deflatable) blue penguin with a penchant for human friends. While Naoto and Yumi attend class and try to live their daily lives, Beckham is usually (and unexplainably) by their sides. Whether it’s accidents in the pool, dodging angry bears, discovering sea creatures aplenty or finding lost money, there’s nary a dull day in the lives of these children – and penguin!

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sothis sothis says...

Hanada Shounen-shi and Penguin no Mondai are each crude, comedic tales that are aimed at children. PnM is admittedly less plot-driven, but fans of one still may enjoy the other. I didn't care for either.

Kirara

Kirara

While heading towards her own wedding, Kirara Imai dies in a car accident. Deeply frustrated for being unable to accomplish her dreams beside Konpei Asai, she asks for the opportunity of being with him once again. Kirara is able to return, but she goes back eight years in time as a ghost. There she is able to meet Konpei and herself when they still weren't a couple.

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The Third One of The Harubas

The Third One of The Harubas

The third child “Maro” in Haruba family is a Ghost. Don’t be scared of him. He is the friendly and helpful Ghost. And his other monster friends are also nice to people.

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Heidi: Alm no Yama Hen

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