Gingitsune: Messenger Fox of the Gods - Recommendations

ZetsubouKaiji says...

Both these anime feature a main character that can see and talk to supernatural beings. Both these anime have a mellow laid back pace that can be very relaxing to watch. Both anime involve the main human character coming into conflict with the spirit world as they try to live their normal lives.

Really what makes these two anime a good match is the general laid back atmosphere. If you're looking for anime that get away from the somewhat common fast pace and instead take their time to let their plot unfold or like anime that deal with Japanese folklore then you should try both of these shows. 

Karasune says...

Both Natsume Yuujinchou and Gingitsune share a main character who has the ability to see supernatural beings. These characters, Natsume from Natsume Yuujinchou and Makoto from Gingitsune, help spirits, other humans, and themselves throughout the series with their special ability. The characters are quite different; Makoto is more bubbly and social while Natsume is quiet and outcasted by his peers, but they're both good-natured and try to do the right thing. If you're up for more Shinto-based adventures with drama and youkai in every episode, these two are definitely worth a try. 

animelover1477 says...

These wo show give off he simlar vibe/felling i rec. them both , their both a good watch . N.Y has more episode so there is more depth while G. is only 12 episode but they are all solid watches. They are both slow-paced slice of lifes that you will fall in love with 

snivets says...

If you like a quiet slice of life about a human who can see spirits, both Natsume Yuujinchou and Gingitsune are quality choices. There are some differences in character & focus of each show, but the themes & atmosphere are similar enough that fans of either should enjoy the other.

Qem says...

Both series are slow paced, slice of life, series about teens with the ability to see supernatural beings. Natsume is a little bit more dramatic but both have a great atmosphere and I think viewers who enjoy one are likely to enjoy the other.

thatotakugirl says...

Both series feature teenagers with the power to see youkai. Both the MC's have grumpy old spirits for mentors/friends and make new spirit friends as the story goes on. Both shows have humor filled moments and moments that will tug on your heartstrings. 

Sadweeb says...

Both Natsume and Gingitsune about highschoolers who have fluffy spirit "sidekicks" of a sort. With natsume, it's a snarky cat, and with Gingitsune, it's a bara foxman. Both are made of pudding and you will love them to death. While I feel Natsume, being longer, has better pacing, over all aesthetic and thematic style, and more memorable plotlines, it was meant to be a longer show with a different overal moral to convey. If Gingitusne is a an anime to watch on a warm summer evening before bed to relax, then natsume is a series to watch when it's too hot to be outside so you can go out on a walk in cooler temperatures and be at peace with the world around you. 

ManyHugs says...

There is nothing better than entering the spiritual world... I would actually like to see these two anime series to meet like in an ova or something^^

hamletsmage says...

Both of these Japanese mythology anime have a slow pace and generally take place in less crowded areas. Both feature a young person who has inheritedvthe ability to see the supernatural. The youngster also has a sharp-witted, rather grumpy spirit that follows/leads the youngster. 

But the real factor is the mythology. If you like learning about different youkai/heralds in one, you're sure to entertained with the other.

BiteyCabbit says...

Both Natsume's Book of Friends and Gingitsune: Messenger Fox of the Gods have a humans hanging out with a powerful spiritual creature.

The main characters both help a supporting cast of spiritual creatures with their problems.

Book of Friends is a bit slower paced.

Karasune says...

Both are shoujo series that share a similar Shino-theme of a young girl being able to see Inari deities. The characters really drive the shows with their delightful interactions and unique charms. Inari Konkon deals with more romance and some drama while Gingitsune is more of a relaxed and mellow watch, but fans of one will probably be able to appreciate the other.

Bronia says...

Both are all about the relationship between a mortal and the devine, and both also spend a lot of time focusing on interactions outside of the shrine, too. Inari Konkon has more romance thrown in, but Gingitsune is more informative on shrines. Gingitsune and Inari both balance telling the stories of the divine folks and the mortal folks very well and have casts full of fun characters.

Borzoi64 says...

Both feature heavy spiritual content. Although Gingitsune is not so much romantic they have a very similar feel about the relationship that humans have to the spirit world.

Bronia says...

Both are all about a mortal girl's interactions with the devine. They touch on mortality and how it effects the relationship between the deity and their human friend. Both often have sad tones, although Gingitsune throws in more humor than Hotarubi.

ManyHugs says...

I find this a beautifull match, even though the fox spirits are portraited differently I can simply see them in the same dimension. They fill eachother out -  one has the love story while the other has slight more history than it seems. As for the main (F) protagonists I think the would easily become good friends if they met and Gintarou would probably give Tomoe some wise love advice. 

BiteyCabbit says...

Both Gingitsune: Messenger Fox of the Gods and Kamisama Kiss are about high-schoolers helping spiritual creatures.

Kamisama Kiss is more focused on romance than Gingitsune.

ZetsubouKaiji says...

Both these shows are about a normal human that have a deity protecting them. Both shows involve the characters bonding with the deity while at the same time getting advice from them.

Wagaya is more of an action series with the deity fighting to protect the main character. Gingitsune is more laid back and mostly has Gin the Fox Herald giving the main character advice. However, both series have a good deal of funny moments. The plots may differ but if you're looking for a show about Japanese Folklore with a strong deity helping a normal human then check out these shows.

snivets says...

Young schoolgirls with the power to see spirits are both at the center of these two slow-paced slice of lifes. If you like a gentle & very Japanese atmosphere, you'll like both of these shows.

HasseRovdjur says...

Both shows are about a rather misfit highschooler that has something that separates her from her peers: in Gingitsune it's the fact that she can see deities, and in Kotoura-san the eponymous protagonist can read minds.

Both shows have their fair share of drama and comedy, rooted firmly in the daily lives of the characters. Fans of one might want to consider watching the other series.

lessiehanamoray says...

While Gingitsune is more slice of life and Tactics more mystery, both shows really emphasize Japan's stories and beliefs in a way that I find interesting and endearing.  They also both handle the issue of what happens when a person can see these spirits and those around them can't, though Gingitsune takes a lighter approach to the issue.

ManyHugs says...

Inu x Boku is based in the human world but the story is about the spirits, not humans, while Gingitsune shows the relationshp between humans and spirits. Even though Gingitsune lacks a bit of romance, Inu x Boku has plenty. And even though the foxes are portraited differently they still leave a mark on you... There is just something about the foxes.

hamletsmage says...

Both anime revolve around a young woman and her supernatural friends. Both anime feature a wide range of Shinto mythology, including gods, shrines, and guardians. Both are fairly slow paced anime. Tge animation styles are a little different, but if you liked learning a little mythology in one, try the other.