Kyou no Go no Ni
Alt titles: Today in Class 5-2
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Fifth grade is a time for learning and growing and... getting into a whole mess of trouble! Class 5-2 is a "typical" fifth-grade class whose members always seem to be up to something. The leaders of their group are Ryota and Chika - Ryota's childhood friend who has a crush on him that she can’t seem to confess. While Chika continues on, remaining a close and valued friend, Ryota continues to be a typical boy who is oblivious to her feelings. Furthermore, he can’t seem to stay out of trouble with the ladies! Different situations keep their lives busy during school – everything from loose teeth to getting locked in the PE storage room. School is much more enjoyable when you are young and full of dreams!
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Azumanga Daioh
- TV (26 eps)
- 2002
Ten-year-old genius Chiyo, animal-loving Sakaki, loudmouth Tomo, athletic Kagura, weight-conscious Yomi and dim-witted Osaka are six friends who share laughs, good times, and a high school homeroom. With scary (and sometimes perverted) teachers, school festivals, penguin suits and general hilarity abounding, you can be sure that there's never a dull day in the life of one of these students!
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add recWhile the two anime are based around a different time in adolescence, both Azumanga Daioh and Kyo no Go no Ni (Today in class 5-2) take a lighthearted glimpse into the lives of a group of classmates. Both anime follow a similar format of 5 minute shorts which are then grouped together into amalgamated "episodes". While there is more fan service in Kyo no Go no Ni, both series take similar tack towards the subject of teen sexuality: mainly humorous gawping and a lot of blushing.
A lighthearted approach to school? A fun look on the other sex? Or just another funny anime with a relaxed pace? Whichever you want, both Azumanga Daioh and Kyou no Go ni should offer you similar things.
Kyou no 5-2 and Azumanga Daioh is one hundred percent the same type of comedy. Even the structure of the episodes is the same, divided into small "adventures". If you liked Today in Class 5-2, then think of Azumanga Daioh as another 20 episodes of pure comedy. How does that sound?
The random humour is what blends them both and that makes these series so damn hilarious. The humour is always fresh and the characters keep suprising you throughout the whole show as they are incredibly unpredictable. If you liked one you should enjoy the other.
There's really no too much to say about this rec; both Azumanga Daioh and Kyou no Go no Ni use a fragmented slice-of-life/comedy mix to humorously follow the lives of a group of kids in a classroom setting. Though not quite as well defined or structured as Azumanga, Kyou no Go carries a similar feel regardless. The only major difference between the two is that Kyou no Go tends to incorporate more sexually-oriented humor; it is, however, very innocently approached, so its not overtly offensive - after all, both series rely on an innocent charm to come across as funny.
Minami-ke
Meet the Minami sisters, three girls living on their own and doing their best to make it through life's little snags and adventures. Kana, the middle sister, has far more energy than common sense; Chiaki, the youngest, is more reserved, but her sharp tongue and devious mind often cause trouble for others; and Haruka, the eldest, acts like a mother to the other two, is beautiful and kind, but has a fearsome stern streak. Together, no obstacle can stand in their way, be it school, romance, or even cooking.
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add recBoth series have a similar feel, with a lot of stuff going on at school, ridiculous takes on mundane situations, and a similar exuberant sense of humor. Kyou no Go no Ni is a bit more ecchi than Minami-ke, though.
It seems that both anime were written for boys who want to watch cute and funny girls, without a lot of ecchi. Kyou no Go no Ni is more oriented at the relationship between boys and girls (actually, one boy and lots of girls) and sexuality, while Minami-ke is more focused on being funny with all sorts of things.
Both Kyou no Go no Ni and Minami-ke stem from the same creator, and the similarities are enormously apparent. Though Kyou no Go tends to come across as more fragmented due to to its 5-minute scenarios instead of full episodes, there's really no difference in feel or pacing between them. Despite the former carrying a bit more sexually oriented humor, like Minami-ke's small bouts all of it comes across as innocent rather than obtrusive. If you liked one I guarantee you'd like the other.
Kodomo no Jikan (2007)
Aoki Daisuke is a fresh, new elementary school teacher, eager to help shape and guide his young students. But he got more than he bargained for with Kokonoe Rin! This saucy third grader has knowledge beyond her years, and a deep-seated mistrust and loathing of adults. She will go to any lengths to protect her friends Kuro and Mimi, including harassment, extortion, threats, and sexual blackmail. And yet, with her friends, she is kind, caring, and self-sacrificing. Can Daisuke gain Rin's trust and save her from her dark side without falling victim to it himself?
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add recDespite not caring for either series, I think people who like ecchi comedy centralized around young school-aged characters would like both Today in Class 5-2 and Kodomo no Jikan. Both series press the thematics of lolicon comedy and revolve around a set of young characters in a school-based environment. The difference between the two are that Today in Class 5-2 is a series of short stories within an OVA series, while Kodomo no Jikan is a progressive story.
Youngsters, Fantasys, Services, they may not have much in common, but theres a real good chance that if you liked Today in Class 5-2 (Kyou no Go no Ni) you will enjoy the lively, fun vibe that Kodomo no Jikan also provides. (I will, however, say that theres much of a Lolicon aspect to it!)
Both series are taking place mainly in schools and combine the best and funniest ecchi elements in every episode. No unneccesary panty shots, no awkward positions. If you like ecchi anime with a good and entertaining story, be sure to watch both!
Green Green OVA
- OVA (1 ep)
- 2002
The boys of Kanenone Gakuen are visiting an all-girls school in preparation for it to possibly turned co-ed. The perverted Bacchi-Gu and Ichiban are determined to catch a glimpse of some delicious female nakedness and as a result, are caught peeping. After being accused of panty theft, the surprisingly innocent duo is determined to clear their names; together, they set forth to find the real thief and put a stop to the accusation!
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add recKyou no Go no Ni and Green Green OVA both have a few laughs and some ecchi. Yet there is also a similar atmosphere. The romance part in both also plays out pretty well despite not being stressed a lot.
D.N.Angel
- TV (26 eps)
- 2003
For Niwa Daisuke, turning 14 should be accompanied by romance and the promise of new adventures into adulthood, but instead comes with a surprising revelation: all male children of the Niwa's bloodline inherit the powers (alter ego) of Dark, a phantom thief, upon their 14th birthday! Now, in addition to his ever-present quest to win the heart of his childhood friend Risa, Daisuke must commit acts of thievery (with his doppelganger Dark controlling his body), to steal mysterious pieces of art for unknown purposes. For Daisuke, his growing pains are just beginning!
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add recDespite being pretty different in nearly everything, there is a relaxed and fun atmosphere and a nice (and even cute) romance story in both Kyou no Go no Ni and DN Angel. Both have their funny moments, but Kyou no Go ni topples DN Angel in that regard; DN Angel has other extras to offer though.
