The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya - Recommendations

Icaraexes says...

The supernatural themes run deep in both of these animes. They both share the unique blend of humor and emotionally  packed storylines that are deep and complex. As I have said in other recommendatons the best way to describe it is that these are  two out of three anime series that truly   punch your heart in the face.

joshlul says...

Both of these series have supernatural themes, are super emotional, and have extremely likable characters, also, Yuri = Haruhi.

conman418 says...

Both of them have very large supernatural themes. They both take place in school clubs and end with very emotional endings.

brabraden says...

Both have supernatural themes, are emotional, and have very likable characters, Im sure if you liked Vanishment of Haruhi Suzumiya you will love angel beats!

Demonslord says...

both have a very strong and prominent main female character.

both very good with a good mix of drama, comedy and some action (moreso in angel beats)

i would strongly recommend both these great animes

farcide says...

Many I mean Many manly tears were shed after watching the ending of angle beats.....;_: < get back up their tear :_: Better

Justice4harima says...

Both anime are about High Shool girls and boys. Both have a sense of mystery to them. Also both of them include the concept of a god. Also both of them have the same art style.

4EverDreamer says...

Both deal with time travel and relationships. The main characters realize what is really important in life after their world gets shaken. Both are excellent movies with drama and good plotlines.

HasseRovdjur says...

Both are about about Japanese high schoolers, time travels and the effects such ventures can have on them, their relationships with each other and what repercussions their choices will have for the future. Other than that they also have a similar feel and absolutely stunning animation.

awpaperwings says...

The protagonist of each are involved in time travel to change some event that they took part in. Each of these films discuss love, but in The Girl Who Lept Through Time it talks of a romantic love, while the Haruhi movie discusses the love of ones friends.

KittyEmperor says...

Where to begin well for starters both center around high schoolers, time traveling, relationships, and the effects they may have on the future.  Though Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo tends to focus more on the romantic side of things both still feature some amazing animation.  So if you enjoyed one then you may want to check out the other.

tootalls says...

Other than a well execution of a time travel theme, these movies are both distinctive and well worth a watch. Your robbing yourself if you dont watch. For the vanishment, consider first watching the anime series to get the most out of the movie, and keep in mind the movie is far better than the anime,

Fargo says...

Both of these movies are centered around time travel and strong character development, though Vanishment of Haruhi Suzumiya benefits from having a previously established cast that leaves almost three hours for greater expansion. Regardless, both are engaging titles that'll have you laughing, tearing up and leaving you glad that you watched it.

Sakiji says...

If you liked either of those shows you'll most likely like the other aswell - both feature time travel and protagonists who seem to be quite out of their mind.

Daleheart says...

Both of these Anime feature great stories involving time travel. These anime do more than just provide entertaiment; they make you think. 

CanNotName says...

 Time travel and Mystery, what more could you ask for?

Both shows have the MC trying to figure out what is happening to the time line and his friends. Which has the MC guessing where to keep the new would or save the old.

tootalls says...

Both deal with time travel and paralel time frames. There is a good deal of mystery to be solved in both. Other than the plost simularities they are both just plain great to watch.

Jdogtoocool says...

Slice of life with a little spice just the way I like em. Both the Vanishment of Haruhi Suzumiya and Steins Gate have plenty in common. There's time traveling, a great cast of supporting characters, and all of the romantic comedy you can ask for. If you like one I'm sure you'll love the other.

KenichiSora says...

Its premise and concept are very simalar and has alot of similar themes and basis. the whole kurisu going after okabe, and the very simalar kyon going after haruhi to change things back to how they used to be after something happens makes for a great show, and this is why thier so good and simalar

Azukano says...

Involves the secondary protagonist chasing after the main. Both involve them trying to recover the other through sheer clues and help from other acquaintences. However, the Haruhi movie was a bit more well-done than Steins since the original for Steins was Top-Notch. I guarantee the enjoyment of these two productions.

Jdogtoocool says...

I agree, both movies are both basically about the same thing in their own universes. Main characters are missing and their love interests are the only ones that can bring them back. If you like one of the movies you'll love the other.

Funkgun says...

When you take the cast of a beloved series, and place them in a unique situation, that feels right out of a Twilight Zone episode you get these two movies. 

The animation is higher caliber, the story is complex and tight and there is a mystery in both.

Do you need to see the series to understand them?  Not totally. Would it help? Kinda, BUT

Only in the case for Suzumiya. In the case of Urusei Yatsura, just understand it was a much zanier comedy than the movie beautiful Dreamer is. This is why the incidents seem so odd to the cast.

animekid95 says...

If you watched either Urusei Yatsura Beautiful Dreamer or The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya because those anime movies are alot very familiar and its own little Twilight Zone feel on how seriousness and Melancholy feels in both Urusei Yatsura Beautiful Dreamer and The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya it's probably one of those like anime movies that helped if you have seen The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya anime series or the Urusei Yatsura anime series it's probably part of the recommendation for both of these anime movies in general especially the ones that are based on the manga as well as when it was adapted it into an anime series in general both of those movies are probably very similar to the other anime movie in general.

frp says...

"Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl" and "The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya" cover somewhat similar topics and have similar atmosphere. In addition, the relation between "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" and "The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya" and the relation between "Rascal Does Not Dream of a Bunny Girl Senpai" and "Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl" is very similar.

Grizz says...

If you liked this anime, you'd definitely like this one too! Both feature similar protagnists dealing with the supernatural events around them. 

awpaperwings says...

Both feature beautiful animation and feature a choice: Are you satisfied with your life asit is now? Each film has it's own take, and its own answer. In the Haruhi movie this quistion is approached directly, while in 5cm the connection is more abstract. Highly worth your time witchever you watch.

awpaperwings says...

Ko and Kyon are in very similar situations: they are both surrounded by a ragtag gang of everything from aliens to egocentric leaderrs. These two protagonsits usualy find themselves in the middle of abnormal to downright crazy situations, and are charged with fixing them, even when they are not the instigators. Both shows are animated well, have a witty and intelegent script and provide both laughter and the ocational touching moment.

 

Icaraexes says...

Without ruining the story, these two share a key element. Loss and loneliness. The stories themselves are quite different, but I found they evoke similar emotions.

They also both have AMAZING soundtracks that can break or lift your heart. 

As I once saw, to put it succinctly, both of these animes "punch your heart in the face."

Funkgun says...

Back-and-forth patchwork time travel stories have always intriged me. 

These are both finalizations of thier respective series(well unless they make a sequel) 

Both titles you could watch without seeing the series they are linked to, there is, however, a bit of benifit from seeing the shows they are from. Vanishment more-so.  

Both have a bitersweet vibe, and are a bit touching. If you liked the overall story in one, you might enjoy the other.