Bunny Drop - Recommendations

Alt title: Usagi Drop

If you're looking for anime similar to Bunny Drop, you might like these titles.

Barakamon

Barakamon

When calligrapher Sei "Seishuu" Handa becomes so enraged at a judge's critique of his work that he actually punches the old man, his father decides that Sei needs to reflect on his behavior and sends him to a remote island to live. Far from the modern conveniences of the city, the moody artist must adapt to his rural environment and his quirky but well-intentioned neighbors. How can he focus on his art when his appliances frequently don't work, his neighbors keep bothering him, and the neighborhood children have turned his house into a secret base?

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Brad Brad says...

A grown man finds himself unexpectedly in the constant company of a cute young girl who makes his life both more fun, and more hectic, as well as instigating moments of genuine introspection about his life. The interactions between these two central character in each show is top notch, with Usagi Drop perhaps being more dramatic and serious in tone to the more comedic nature of Barakamons couple, but the pairings definitely overlap in all areas plenty of the time. 

If you're looking for a sickeningly cute or funny show, or one which deals with child/adult relationships then you could do a lot, lot worse than give either of these shows a whirl. 

Akikoshikata Akikoshikata says...

If you enjoyed watching a man learn to interact with children, then you might also like Barakamon. Despite different storylines and circumstances they do show the fun side of being around children as well as the frustration of setting a good example as an adult. Both stories tend towards the layed back and comedic but also have a good plot and story progression.

Starletka Starletka says...

Both series revolve around a relationship of an adult man and a small girl. The atmospheres and the style of drawing are quite similar. While Usagi Drop is serious, Barakamon is a comedy.

rivers rivers says...

it has a bit of the same atmosphere, however barakamon focusses a tad more on caligraphy and the overall interactions with the islanders and usagi drop focusses more on the relationship bbetween daikichi and rin and how it feels to be a parent

both are really good anime though and they give off a really great vibe, they also both have really nice animation (quite different from each other but still)

if you like one you definitely like the other 

Alpasar Alpasar says...

It has the same atmosphere, the only difference is that barakamon is comedy, instead of usagi drop which has drama. Both of them are nice, just give them a chance and you will not regret it ;)

kenikki kenikki says...

Both anime mainly revolve around a man acting as a guardian/father-figure to a young girl and how they change each others lives.

They're both very funny, and very, very heartwarming. Barakamon leans more towards the funnier aspects while Usagi Drop is more sweet and heartwarming. Either way, they are both excellent.

If you like one of them, you NEED to see the other.

SparkIgnite SparkIgnite says...

Both have an older male learning to deal with and interact with children. While usagi drop is about learning to put someone else before yourself, barakamon is about interacting with multiple children and allowing them to help you grow as a person. 

AniG AniG says...

Both are Slice-of-Life that talks about the relationship between an adult man and a young girl, Usagi Drop have a sad beginning and more heartwarming feeling, Barakmon is more silly and funnier, and both of them will make you happy inside.

Emhyr Emhyr says...

Both anime contain plot about relationship beetween an adult man and small girl. But Barakamon is acomedy.

macquarm macquarm says...

Both are heart warming and at times heart wrenching pieces. The humour is light and child inspired. 

Rastamepas Rastamepas says...

Both shows are slice of life stories with an adult main character and how they bond and grow with a younger child around them. Barakamon is a bit less serious they both offer good messages to viewers. If you liked one you're sure to enjoy the other.

Amaya87 Amaya87 says...

This is another feel good anime that makes you feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. This anime involves a little girl that shows an adult the joys of life.

Peta7382 Peta7382 says...

two cute anime's about single men learning about life from the perspective of sweet little girls

vekpedes vekpedes says...

Barakamon helped me in a moment where I felt lost. I wasn't sure what to do with my life, continue with the people I love doing things I hate or make the effort met strangers, seeing my loved ones less usually but doing what I really like. 

Barakamon showed what means to be ourselves and why there's nothing wrong in a life with changes.

Maybe this is a very personal recommendation, but this anime teached me a lot. If you liked usagi drop, you definitely have to whatch Barakamon.

Nauman Nauman says...

Both are anime about child care with slice of life, light comedy and drama. Colourful/beautiful enough animation to compliment it's plot which is that adult characters taking care of a young one also get to learn and grow from them.

martin65363 martin65363 says...

About the same feel older guy stepping up to take care of an orphan child whose only other family are elderly if you like one you'll Ike the other

FullmetalDragon FullmetalDragon says...

Both series are about a normal guy who ends up with a young kid pretty much taking over their every day lives. 

magnolia5599 magnolia5599 says...

Cute little & innocent girl is the main character in the anime .

Both series revolve around a relationship of an adult man and a small girl

Shinya0Makishima Shinya0Makishima says...

yes these two anime are really similar, cause both have a lot of slice of life material....besides, both of them express the strong bond shared by family members

coolgirl27 coolgirl27 says...

So similar it's insane, though Barakamon is funnier. Very endearing slice of life story with similar themes.

Natsu9999 Natsu9999 says...

Both stories are light hearted slice of life animes. Both story are about pure bonding with friends and people arround you.

Difference is Usagi drop is about parenting and it shows father-daughter.

While Barakamon is about friendship.

ToeBeans405 ToeBeans405 says...

Although the main child character in each has quite a different personality, they're both a joy to watch. Both also have single men becoming a father figure of sorts to a young girl. Extremely cute and relaxing shows!

Hutai Hutai says...

The main character has his life changed completely by a kiddo he has to take care of.  Chill, slice of life, somewhat slow but heartwarming anime. 

Aishiteruze Baby

Aishiteruze Baby

Whenever Kippei is at school, he has one thing on his mind: girls. From skipping class to cheesy lines, he'll do anything it takes to reel the ladies in, though he never seems to find the right person. But the bachelor lifestyle is soon to change when young Yuzuyu enters the picture. This five-year-old cutie has been abandoned by her mother, and is to be taken care of by none other than Kippei! Unfortunately for the both of them, Kippei has no experience raising a child, so the learning curve will be quite steep...

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Soerd Soerd says...

both of these are about guys who end up taking care of children, and although usagi drop just came out it looks like it will have a lot of the same cuteness.

animelover1477 animelover1477 says...

both have peple that take in a child which are both shy it seems. AB has better animation but bunny drops just started so we will see

Estuko Estuko says...

These two anime are for the ones who like to smile at pure sweetness, cry as they are moved to their cores and be warmed by wonderful emotions. The possibility of taking care of a child who has nowhere to turn for help, to raise and nurture it yet be entirely unprepared and uninformed for the actual work and hardship this entails is something we would most likely all want to do as humans, but would proboably shy away from should the occation arise. These two shows are about the two most unprepared men who by heart alone overcomes the impossibilities thrust in their faces! Love one, love the other!

abunai abunai says...

A man alone, taking care of a child suddenly thrust upon him by circumstances. The theme is moving and full of potential for pathos. As much alike as Aishiteruze Baby and Usagi Drop are, they are nevertheless very different in one respect: The protagonist of Usagi Drop is a grown man, making an essential sacrifice of his life's path to take care of a child, whereas Kippei from Aishiteruze Baby is a somewhat more carefree high-schooler, whose major sacrifice constitutes having to give up his playboy ways. Even so, these are two stories about a grown man learning the value of his life through the obligation of being in loco parentis to a young girl. The two stories share a lot in emotional impact and underlying moral lessons. If you enjoy one, you are sure to enjoy the other.

usagi05 usagi05 says...

Both anime were heart-warming, touching and lovely anime. Cuteness, pureness and innocentness of children will totally lighten your spirits.

KiyoneSaya KiyoneSaya says...

Each deal with guys that never thought they would have to fill the role of parent for a young girl that has been put in life changing predicament. Both girls come from mothers that for whatever reason cannot support their children and are in some type of emotional state. Each takes slice of life moments with a dash of drama to keep the story interesting.

Archaeon Archaeon says...

One has a mature, good natured, hard working, responsible adult as the parent, the other has a teenaged playboy.

Aishiteruze Baby is a nice show, but in all honesty Usagi Drop is by far and away the better series (especially if you've ever had to raise kids).

coffeebreath coffeebreath says...

These anime are very very similar its almost too obvious to rec them. Unprepared male characters suddenly become surrogate fathers to young girls whose mothers are not fit to care for them. Character development is central in both. Usagi Drop is a josei version of the shoujo Aishiteruze Baby and this can be felt in the script, however, Aishiteruze Baby has equally mature themes, if not more so, on offer. Both generally blend slice-of-life and drama with great character interaction. Both have good supporting characters too, though animation and music is surpassed in Usagi Drop! That said, character design alone is lovely in both.

Daikichi's development in Usagi Drop is more interesting than Kippei's probably due to the age gap but Yuzuyu in AB is more of a realistic child character than UG's Rin. So it's worth checking both out because although they are similar the child-parent relationship on offer is unique in both.

Airotia Airotia says...

Both anime are about a male who has to take care of a girl. In each, the girl is roughly the same age. The main difference lies in the leading male characters — in Aishiteruze Baby, the leading character is a high schooler playboy. In Usagi Drop, the main character is a 30 year-old salesman in a department store.

Aishiteruze Baby focuses more on romance (not loli romance, there is another female there) and is much more dramatic; Usagi Drop is much more toned down and is more realistic. Both are good, depending on whehter you want slow-paced or faster-paced.

bunnylovesanime bunnylovesanime says...

Both stories focus on a guy who takes on fostering a small child. In both stories you get a guy who has to learn to change his entire life style. In both stories you get a very very cute child who says very cute things. In both stories you get a very emotional heart warming story about love, family, and friendship.

snivets snivets says...

Both are about young men learning how to take care of a relative's child. Kippei and Daikichi aren't really sure what they're getting into at first, but they both learn to find joy and fulfillment in being a caretaker.

zetazach zetazach says...

Aishiteruze Baby and Usagi Drop because both Kippei and Daikichi both take in a young girl. They both made hard decisions and sacrifices for the well-being of the child. While Usagi Drop has a more independent and a more serious mood to it than Aishteruze Baby, both of them show the fun, hardships, and development between the two.

Spyderwhisperer Spyderwhisperer says...

If you like this anime you might like Usagi Drop because they have very similar plot and character growth. They both have a very moving storyline.

SEGHE SEGHE says...

Simliar narrative :)

they both have good narratives. ad are shown in a slice of life genre which people can relate to.

daniel1519 daniel1519 says...

Both of the anime are very similar, the mothers abamdon the kids and the fathers die and the one that starts taking care of the kid falls in love with them and becomes there father.

xenokitten xenokitten says...

Both of these anime feature a young man who is suddenly burdened by his other family members and tasked to raise a very young girl, because everyone else is "too busy" to be bothered with it. Both of these young girls are so mature for their age and so emotionally strong despite the horrible circumstances that orphaned them. Both are also somewhat shy and clingy towards the main male character. Both anime also feature a love interest and romance for the main character, but it takes a back seat to the central relationship of the main character and child. Both anime are totally adorable. Usagi Drop is more light hearted I think, and Aishiteruze Baby a bit more mature in how it handles the relationships and drama, but both definitely have a lot of "heart". 

Jdogtoocool Jdogtoocool says...

The story lines are different and copletely original but the setup is on point and feature exactly what you're looking to see in this type of anime. There's a little bit of romance here and there, but both shows showcase a very sincere and feel-good coming of age type story.

martin65363 martin65363 says...

About the same feel older guy in a bad place forced to take care of a young child find happiness at the end by doing so If you Like one You'll love the other

Sweetness & Lightning

Sweetness & Lightning

Having lost his wife, math teacher Kouhei Inuzuka is doing his best to raise his young daughter Tsumugi as a single father. He's pretty bad at cooking and doesn't have a huge appetite to begin with, but chance brings his little family and one of his students, Kotori Iida, together for homemade adventures. With those three cooks in the kitchen, it's no wonder this dinner table drama is so delicious.

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Shirokuma Shirokuma says...

Both Usagi Drop and Sweetness and Lightning center around a man who has to take care of a young, cute girl while managing problems in his life like work, making sure the girl is happy and healthy.

memojuez memojuez says...

Usagi Drop is one of my top five favorite Anime series and the first episode of Sweetness and Lightning has sucked me right in!!  Both Anime are about the trials and tribulations a single father endures while caring for a young girl. Both Anime will have you saying "AWE!!!" from beginning to end. 

LadyPsychic LadyPsychic says...

Both are cute domestic slice-of-life anime that feature a man who takes care of a young girl.  Both have plenty of heartwarming scenes and are fairly down-to-earth.  While Sweetness and Lightning features cooking themes that Usagi Drop does not, those who like one will still enjoy the other.

eawilmer482 eawilmer482 says...

Both these anime are so lovely and adorable it make you feel connected with the few main character 

khakisheep khakisheep says...

Endering lovable characters that will pull at your heart from beginning to end.  There can be so much happiness and beauty sometimes from the saddest beginnings.  This delivers on those themes.

Melourn Melourn says...

Both shows are about a single man taking on the duties of being a father. However, in Usagi Drop, the MC adopts the girl because he fels bad about the situation she's in and he see's that no one in their family wants to help her out because she was an illegitimate child. He's just a really nice guy. In Amaama to Inazuma, the MC was married and they had a child, but his wife died, so now he is raisning their child alone. He's a caring, doting father, but he wasn't wuite ready to take on this kind of responsibility alone, so he does the best he can. Both shows will get you saying- ERMAGERH, SO KAWAII! Both will give you the feels. If you like one, then you will like the other.

SabashiiMitsukai SabashiiMitsukai says...

Both animes explore single parenthood, loss and love, and deal with them in very mature, complex ways. While one anime involves a child who's blood related to their child and the other doesn't, both provide a deep reflection of fatherhood/parenthood in loving ways. Each anime definitely made me rethink about what family means and value the people in my own life. Highly recommend both!

AlexPtx AlexPtx says...

they are both about a little girl and eventhough Sweetness and Lightning is more light hearted they both have this sweet feeling of a father-daughter connection

KarmaKhameleon KarmaKhameleon says...

If you liked Bunny Drop, you will LOVE Sweetness and Lightning. They both depict the trials and tribulations of single fatherhood, the special bond between father and daughter, and major cuteness overload. While both of these slice of life anime are very simple in their storylines, Sweetness and Lightning takes all three of these aspects even further than Bunny Drop thus creating a touching story that is sure to pull at your heart strings like no other anime has.

Fluffs Fluffs says...

Both of these explore the single-parent family dynamic and have a lot of cute moments. Characters in both are very likeable, they try hard and you'll be greeted with a lot of pleasant moments. 

SleepySpaceCowboy SleepySpaceCowboy says...

very simular pair of animes, exept Sweetness & lightning is more food orientented I'd say

Qplayer Qplayer says...

These shows have rather unique takes on single fatherhood which is underrepresented in media in general. Bunny Drop focuses more on the everyday drama while Sweetness & Lightning focuses more on cooking.

Wolf Children

Wolf Children

Hana was a student before she was a mother. She was bright and pretty, and her future held endless possibilities. Then she met a man, who turned out to be a wolf, and together they built a family. Hana loved her mate fiercely, but fate took him from her, leaving her alone with two unusual kids she didn’t know how to raise. Frightened of being discovered, Hana and her wolf children fled to the countryside to build a new life. Raising her little wild things was an adventure. It left Hana bruised, scratched, exhausted, and joyously overwhelmed as her pups grew stronger and wandered further every day. This is a mother’s journey. Teach your children to chase their dreams – and smile through the tears as they disappear into the world in search of who they will become. Hana wasn’t always a mother, but it was always what she was meant to be.

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Karasune Karasune says...

As you might guess, both Ookami Kodomo and Usagi Drop tell a beautiful story about a parent raising a child (or children, in Ookami Kodomo) alone. While they are both heartwarming tales, the characters indeed have tough obstacles to overcome as raising children is no easy task, especially when the parent is on their own. Great character development, attractive animation, and very loving moments are included in these two anime. If you liked one, you should definitely check out the other. 

AirCommodore AirCommodore says...

Usagi Drop and Wolf Children both chronicle the life of, er, slightly unconventional families, and some of the troubles that come from this. Both are heartwarming and absolutely adorable.

Qplayer Qplayer says...

Both anime are coming of age stories for both the parents and the children in unusual home situations. Both feature strong lead characters and relatively simple animation styles. Despite the unusual circumstances in both anime, they hold a surpringly down to earth view of life and the challenges that come with it.

jshin0220 jshin0220 says...

Heart warming animes about the love you can receive from raising children. Great tear jerkers, i wasn't crying a storm or anything, but i couldn't stop my eyes from watering up. The children are a bit strange in a way too for both animes. Wolf children, as the title says, contain children from a wolf man. For Usagi Drop, Rin is Daikichi's "aunt". i said "aunt" for a reason, and the only way to find out is to read the manga. Enjoy!

x0xJessChux0x x0xJessChux0x says...

They are both light hearted and cute :3 <3 

umm anoo i dont know what else to write >///< 

IchiRukiloove1 IchiRukiloove1 says...

Both slice of life and coming of age anime. Both movies are about a single parent who struggles to raise the child/children. Wolf Children has elements of fantasy to it, it's about half wolf and half human children, other than that it's all real. Wolf Children has much more romance in it, and Usagi Drop has little here and there. Both focus on family, the importance of family, and how sometimes life in a family can be hard. Both are very emotional and it will lead you to tears. Both are very satisfying because they are very realistic, also really engaging. Watch both, and you will never regret it. 

RinReborn27 RinReborn27 says...

Both are slice of life anime and wil make you cry sooner or later. Both are very capticating anime and will drag you in the story immediatly. They will give you a rollercoaster of feelings, plus they are both also stories about family. All of this together, I would also recommend these anime of you're a fan of slice of life and/or shoujo.

ShinyUmbreon ShinyUmbreon says...

They're both about a single parent trying to give their children a happy life even if it means that the parents have to struggle to do so. The art and storylines are amazing yet simple.

Ailly Ailly says...

Both deal with the hardships of raising children. Although there is quite some drama, Usagi Drop and Wolf Children also like to highlight the joys and fun that can be had in life. They're simple and heartwarming stories that won't fail to brighten up your day.

BriannaOrtega BriannaOrtega says...

While Wolf Children is more about raising two very special children, Usagi Drop is more about raising one child who ended up in a vey special situation. 

FullmetalDragon FullmetalDragon says...

Both anime are about bringing up young children as a single parent, and how it impacts their lives. They're both super sweet and heartwarming. 

Listen to Me Girls, I'm Your Father!

Listen to Me Girls, I'm Your Father!

College student Yuta Segawa is suddenly given custody of his older sister's three daughters, aged 14, 10, and 3. They're now stuck living together in a 10 square meter apartment. Meanwhile Raika, the object of his affection, has a fondness of cuteness, and his unexpected arrivals may finally offer an opportunity for them to get together.

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creatortony creatortony says...

I think that Usagi and Papa no Iu Koto o Kikinasai are basically the same story just the main character who is taking care of the one who has lost their parent is 19 and is going to college and is not taking care of one but three children. Because of the age difference from the Daikichi to Yuuta opens up a lot more problems for Yuuta and it gives a more of a comedy role than a serious one of Usagi. At any rate the animes are almost mirror images of themselves if not for the age difference of the main character and the comedy rather than the seriousness. 

tgg tgg says...

The two have the same basic premise, though Usagi Drop lacks the buffering comedy element that Papa no Iukoto has. So, if you liked Usagi Drop but it came on a bit strong, Papa no Iukoto will be right for you, while if you liked Papa no Iukoto but the comedy felt out of place, then Usagi Drop is right up your alley.

zetazach zetazach says...

Both Papakiki and Usagi Drop are about a young man taking in a young girl/ young girls and overcoming the endeavors that come with it. While Papakiki has a more upbeat comedic taste, Usagi Drop has a more calm and mature flavor.

Seancoco Seancoco says...

Similar stories, done in a different style, If you liked one chances are you will like the other.

daniel1519 daniel1519 says...

The storys are similar but not at the same time because in usagi drop the mother abandons the kid and the father dies but in this anime both the parents die a sudden death and the mothers brother decides to take in the kids and raise them the same way his sister raised him when there parents died.

memojuez memojuez says...

The central theme for both anime is about a completely unprepared young man is willing to take on the responsibility of provideing and caring for an orphaned relative that those who would be better suited are reticent and reluctant.

In "Usagi Dropu (Bunny Drop)" the male protagonist, Daikichi, is already financially self-sufficient and the story centers around the raising of a Six-Year-Old.  In contrast, "Papa no lu Koto o Kikinasai! (Listen to Daddy / Listen to Me Girls, I'm Your Father!)" features a College Freshman, Yuuto, struggling to provide for three young nieces (ages 3, 10, & 14) both emotionally and financially.

tgrob tgrob says...

If you are a parent, you will likely enjoy watching both of these.

Usagi is beautifully written, drawn, and scored. The other is more intense at times and really tugs at one's emotions.  Both have their strong points. 

Heart and Yummie

Heart and Yummie

A female maiasaura finds a lost egg and decides to raise it along her own baby. To the herd's surprise, the child born from the stray egg is a tyrannosaurus. Determined to not leave the newborn behind, the mother abandons the pack and raises her two kids by herself. Named Heart by his adoptive mother, the tyrannosaurus grows up besides his maiasaura brother, Light. 

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Rilkar Rilkar says...

If you like Usagi Drop or You Are Umasou then you might like the other because they're both about someone who has to take care of an adopted child and about the hardships in rasing that child.

AirCommodore AirCommodore says...

Hands down the two cutest anime I have ever seen.

Umasou and Usagi Drop are about adult males who suddenly and unexpectedly find themselves the caregiver of the two cutest children in the entire (animated) world. One of them is a dinosaur. The other is not. Anyway. ADORABLE!

Joyous Joyous says...

Usagi Drop and Umasou both feature cute and loveable characters. They also bring up big emotional scenes that might just bring a lump to your throat.

The biggest difference is in action, where Umasou takes much more initiative as it is about dinosaurs.

sonyanyan sonyanyan says...

you can't resist from crying happy tears from watching cute children being raised by adult males who pretend to be stern and all-knowing, and seeing how they slowly start to melt and show the kind and soft part of their character under pressure of their lovable wards. 

Puka Puka Juju

Puka Puka Juju

Little Mika has been waiting to go to the beach with her father all summer, but every time they’re about to head out the door he receives an important call from work and has to reschedule. This time though, they’re definitely going – Mika even picks out an inflatable dugong floatie for her dad because he can’t swim. But right when they’re getting into the car, the usual occurs. Disappointed, Mika is now forced to play in a kiddie pool in the backyard instead of the ocean, but it’s not so bad – especially when the plastic dugong comes to life!

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AirCommodore AirCommodore says...

Two anime about little girls and their father figures. Both are quite sweet and extremely adorable.

snivets snivets says...

Puka Puka Juju is a short and Usagi Drop is longer, but the focus on the relationship between father and daughter is similarly cute and heart-warming. Both fathers navigate work/home life balance and grow as people because of their daughters.

Karasune Karasune says...

Both Usagi Drop and Puka Puka Juju revolve around the bond between a father and young daughter. Puka Puka Juju toys with a bit of fantasy for a while, but they're still both very sweet, adorable, and heartwarming. 

FullmetalDragon FullmetalDragon says...

Both anime are about a young girl and her father figure, and how their relationship progresses. 

Croisee in a Foreign Labyrinth

Croisee in a Foreign Labyrinth

In the 19th century, a Japanese girl named Yune arrives in Paris to work at the Enseignes du Roy. There she meets Claude Claudel, a blacksmith who makes street signs. Caught in a new cultural experience, both Yune and Claude learn from each other while they try to keep the shop open despite the declining customers. Once a popular marketplace, many nearby businesses are closing as they are engulfed by the waves of change. Experience culture shock at its cutest in Croisee in a Foreign Labyrinth.

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yasmin09 yasmin09 says...

Both deal with single men having to suddenly take care of a young female child. The interaction works like a father-daughter relationship, and shows the development of having to care for children that may be young and somewhat naive yet mature for their age. Croisee deals with young Japanese girl living in France for the first time during historical times while Usagi Drop takes place in modern Japan. Both have the same slice-of-life feel that focuses more on the endearing and developing interaction between newly-father and child and less on romantic drama.

sobeit sobeit says...

Both are extremely similar in that a child is left in the care of a childless male protagonist, Usagi Drop is certainly more focused on the relationship between parent and adult whereas Ikoku Meiro no Croisee emphasises differences in culture and a more typical child/adult relationship.

smilieface23 smilieface23 says...

Both of these anime are about a cute innocent little girl coming into the lives of young men who end up taking on a role of looking out for and/or taking care of the little girl.  In both, the little girl forces the men to change the way they look at life and grow as people.  We also get to see the little girls grow and mature as they experience new things. 

Clannad After Story

Clannad After Story

Summer break is now over; the second semester has started for Tomoya, Nagisa and the others, and little has changed. Since Tomoya's relationship with his father is still troubled, he continues to live with Nagisa and her family, even if it means getting roped into organizing a baseball team for the family bakery. Life at school continues as normal with Sunohara as carefree as ever; however, when his sister Mei voices her concerns about him, the series of events that follow place a strain on Sunohara and Tomoya’s friendship. Whether it's saving a person from themselves or passing on a message from the past, one thing’s for sure: no matter how tough things get, good friends will always be there to help out.

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dcg87 dcg87 says...

though clannad goes a little more dramatic in some episodes, the main focuse of both stories is family and how they grow and develop. and the second half of afterstory relates a lot with bunny drop.

 

Atalea Atalea says...

Both of the animes are about being a family and the beautiful and difficult times you'll face as a parent. Although Clannad has more drama in it, it's still shows the love between an adult and a child. They are both beautiful!

Imacutchu Imacutchu says...

Usagi Drop is a lot simpler and contains little to no drama, but like Clannad After Story they focus on the father-daughter relation and the fulfillment that comes with raising a child.  Also Uchio and Rin are both incredibly lovable characters.

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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LadyPsychic LadyPsychic says...

While these two anime have very different plots (as well as Natsume Yuujinchou being a supernateral fantasy and Usagi Drop being more realistic), both shows have similar feel.  They are both mostly light-hearted (with a little bit a drama here and there) and leave you with a pleasant feeling after watching them.  They are also very cute and touching series.

krukky krukky says...

I agree that both are light-hearted and have a similar feel so I definitely think you'll enjoy one if you liked the other.

FullmetalDragon FullmetalDragon says...

Both series involve a relative taking in a child with whom they grow very attached. While it's not the main theme of Natsume, their similar feel means that if you enjoyed one, you'll probably like the other.