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When Mutta and Hibito were children, they made a promise to become astronauts together after spotting a UFO one night. Now adults, the duo's path couldn't have diverged more – Hibito is about to travel to the moon with NASA to help simulate the future exploration of Mars, and Mutta is unemployed, having recently headbutted his boss at an auto company. Still, the man can't shake his desire to surpass his younger brother, and soon, he becomes an applicant for Japan's JAXA space program. His ultimate goal, to get one step ahead of Hibito and go to Mars. But the path to becoming an astronaut is long and fraught with tests and challenges. Will Mutta and newfound friends Kenji and Serika manage to persevere and achieve their dream?
Moritaka Mashiro feels as if life is passing him by; with no dreams or motivation, he trudges through day-to-day life. One day, after leaving his notebook behind, he returns to school and finds the smartest guy in class, Takagi, waiting for him. Takagi is happy to return the book, but on the condition that Mashiro agrees to become a mangaka with him. Though Mashiro initially declines, he soon reconsiders when he discovers that the girl he likes, Azuki, dreams of becoming a voice actress. And after promising that she can have the lead role if their manga is ever adapted into an anime, he suggests that they get married once they are both successful! Shockingly, she agrees to the proposal and Mashiro and Takagi embark on their quest to become manga artists.
Bakuman is a series, which goes for a different goal, but does it on a similar way as Uchuu Kyoudai.
The atmosphere, the humor, some of the characters are pretty much alike.
Bakuman and Uchuu Kyoudai have their epic moments with a typical BGM, which follows you through the series.
Both have a big goal ahead of them, and they work hard for it.
Those both, Bakuman and Uchuu Kyoudai are "feel good" series, and I believe, that if you like one, you'll also like the other.
If you like getting that warm fuzzy feeling inside or if you're the type of person that loves to root for the underdogs to reach for the stars/achieve the impossible dreams then these two animes are just for you! Both these animes have:
1. Main Characters that dare to dream/ won’t settle for anything less then their ultimate goals.
2. Very cinematic storylines and memorable OSTs/Scores that are very beautiful.
3. Lots of lovable characters (there were times where the secondary characters actually stole the show)
4. Lots of drama, sprinkled with comedy and a bit of romance to spice it up.
If you happen to have come across these before but decided not to watch because chances are you may not know or be interested in the subject matter you'll still care, trust me!
With both of these animes you can't help but get sucked in and perhaps "shed a tear" or two while watching the characters overcome their hardships just for the chance to reach for their dreams and goals. If you liked one you'll definitely love the other!
Despite being about two different things, these shows have a lot in common. The characters are extremely passionate and give their all into their one true goal in life; becoming an astronaut in Uchuu Kyoudai and becoming a popular manga artist in Bakuman. As the story progresses, you'll begin to cheer the characters on and watch in eagerness as they try to overcome trial after trial. You may even shed tears along with them. If you enjoy watching characters grow and work towards their dreams, and you enjoyed one of these shows, you'll more than likely enjoy the other.
In the year 2075, humanity has spread to the stars, along with their technology, colonies, and... waste? At such great speeds in orbit, even a tiny bolt can cause a tragic disaster. Enter the team of the half division. Their job? To gather the garbage and debris that circles the Earth, in order to keep space safe. From broken-down satellites to bolts and nails, there's nothing that the underpaid and underappreciated staff can't salvage. Join Hachimaki, Tanabe, Fee, and the rest of the gang as they risk their lives to keep space clean, and keep their wallets... empty.
Both shows are a lovely realistic look at space. Both give you the feeling that anything is possible in the future as well (at least they did in my case). Fun characters (I like the Space Brother characters slightly more than the Planetes ones) and great drama! These two shows are sure to please fans of either.
Though tackled from different angles, a main focus of these series is Space. Candidates in Uchuu Kyoudai are applying to become astronauts while the cast of Planetes are already in orbit...gathering garbage.
While Planetes has a much stronger (and very enjoyable) focus on sci-fi, both sport slice of life aspects. This gives us a chance to get to know and support a lovable bunch of characters in both series. Arguably, Planetes is an all round superior show - but I'm sure fans of this will find something to like in Uchuu Kyoudai. On the flip side, if you've watched Uchuu Kyoudai and are craving something with a harder sci-fi edge, then Planetes is just the show for you!
There's very few hard sci fi titles out there about astronauts - Planetes and Space Brothers are two of them. SB focuses more so on the act of training to go into space, while Planetes in its more futuristic setting, takes place in space. But both are a mix of slice of life and comedy, with good stories. They aren't the best match, but fans of one would appreciate the other.
Ayase Chihaya is a famous beauty at her school, but she’s far from a conventional girl. Three years ago in her final year of elementary school, Chihaya and her friend Taichi became infatuated with the card game, Karuta, after connecting with a lonely boy named Arata Wataya. But when the trio graduated from elementary school, they each went their separate ways but shared one common goal: to excel in the game and meet each other at the national championships. Now, Chihaya is attempting to share her passion for the game by creating a competitive Karuta club at school, but when she reunites with Taichi it seems that maybe she’s the only one with the intention of fulfilling their childhood promise…
If you like getting that warm fuzzy feeling inside or if you're the type of person that loves to root for the underdogs to reach for the stars/achieve the impossible then these two animes are just for you! Both these animes have:
1. Main Characters that dare to dream/ won’t settle for anything less then their ultimate goals.
2. Very cinematic storylines and memorable OSTs/Scores that are very beautiful.
3. Lots of lovable characters (there were times where the secondary characters actually stole the show)
4. Lots of drama, sprinkled with comedy and a bit of romance to spice it up.
If you happen to have come across these before but decided not to watch because chances are you may not know or be interested in the subject matter you'll still care, trust me!
With both of these animes you can't help but get sucked in and perhaps "shed a tear" or two while watching the characters overcome their hardships just for the chance to reach for their dreams and goals. If you liked one you'll definitely love the other!
Despite being about two different things, these shows have a lot in common. The characters are extremely passionate and give their all into their one true goal in life; becoming great players of karuta in Chihayafuru and becoming an astronaut in Uchuu Kyoudai. As the story progresses, you'll begin to cheer the characters on and watch in eagerness as they try to overcome trial after trial. You may even shed tears along with them. If you enjoy watching characters grow and work towards their dreams, and you enjoyed one of these shows, you'll more than likely enjoy the other.
Drawn to the mystique of the unknown, Hunters travel the world in search of terrifying creatures, incredible riches, and unexplored lands. Gon Freecss is a naive-yet-determined young boy who aspires to join the ranks of these individuals, in order to find his missing father Ging - a master of the profession himself. To reach his goal, he partakes in the formidable Hunter Exam, a series of tests that push the participants to their physical and mental limits, with a Hunter License as the prize. During the exam Gon befriends vengeful Kurapika, doctor-to-be Leorio, and skilled assassin Killua, who have entered for their own reasons. But with the sinister Hisoka standing in their way, will Gon and his friends be able to succeed in obtaining their reward, or even escaping with their lives?
While they seem different on the surface, these two anime have some similar themes...especially at the beginning of Hunter x Hunter, the main characters must undergo several exams, forming bonds in the process; the same thing happens with in Space Brothers, though the exam of course is much more realistic. I highly suggest you check the other out if you liked one.
After discovering an element on the moon that, when used to create a nuclear reaction, would power the Earth for the next 1,000 years, the leaders of sixteen countries declared that their space programs would be combined into the International Space Agency (ISA) – and fifteen nuclear reactors would be built on the moon by the year 2023. Lostman and Goro are two young climbers who have conquered the highest point on Earth – Mt. Everest – and now look to the skies for their next challenge: to become astronauts and explore the stars. While Goro becomes a construction specialist, Lostman joins the air force; both will work their hardest to make their way into space, by whatever means necessary.
The tone and plot of these aren't too similar, but both involve a pair of men who make a promise to each other to become astronauts, and approach the goal in a different way. It's not a super common theme in anime, so if you liked one, you could try the other.
