Hatenkou Yuugi - Recommendations

xxTintedHeartz says...

When I first watched Hanasakeru, Kajika reminded me so much of Rahzel. They are both stubborn yet calm, logical, and catious in most situations. When one of the girls meet someone and that person is going through a dilema Rahzel's or Kajika's characters would be like an angel and help them into the light. The other characters in both animes also resembles eachother like Li Ren or Eugene compared to Alzeid.  If you are looking for two similar anime, I highly recommend Hatenkou Yuugi and Hanasakeru.

lilbabybluetoo says...

These two animes are really well done and have great artwork. Plus the main characters are really similar because they both have unique ways of viewing the world.

Hatenkou Yuugi is more about Razel finding her place in the world along with her companions. Hanasakeru Seishounen is more about Kajika helping others find their place.

But in both they end up loved by the people hey choose to care about and it kindof inspires that "Reverse Harem" feel. (Well Hanasakeru IS a Reverse Harem, but you get what I mean)

I highly recommend both animes. If you enjoyed one you'll enjoy the other.

wolfangel87 says...

I love the similarities between the main characters in Hanasakeru Seishounen and Hatenkou Yuugi!  The female leads of Kajika and Rahzel are both really strong and independent in nature, they are insightful yet caring and always want to do the right thing and help someone out.  These two heroines embark on some challenging adventures with boys all around them following their lead.

NimirRa says...

Hatenkou Yuugi and Early & Fairy are two shows that remind you of the other despite a couple big differences. Earl & Fairy is a more lighthearted show where Hatenkou Yuugi has several darker story arcs. Though both implement the use of magic and supernatural creatures in their adventures, the nature of either is different in each show. That being said, I would recommend one if you enjoyed the other.

chii says...

These two shows are very similar in feeling with magic and special creatures roaming about. Earl & Fairy is more lighthearted and adds some comedy in there where Hatenkou Yuugi takes a more serious tone. If you liked one you should check out the other.

wolfangel87 says...

Hatenkou Yuugi & Early and Fairy are all about magic and magical creatures wrapped up in exciting adventures for the main characters. The main characters are really relatable, especially in Earl and Fairy.

Cetonis says...

Both Zombie-Loan and Hatenkou Yuugi are supernatural action series with a bit of a shoujo angle, focusing on a lead girl with some kind of power and her two male fighter companions. HY obviously lacks that peach-pit style featured in ZL, but it does have a better lead in Rahzel. Oh, and they each have one of those "go read the manga" endings. If you found yourself liking one of these, go ahead and give the other a look.

midnightspike101 says...

zombie loan and hatenkou yuugi both have action and some shoujo in them. both have to strong male characters who always seem to fight over nothing and one female character. while in HY the female lead is more outgoing in ZL the female lead is important and sometimes outgoing. if you enjoyed one you will enjoy the other

hotspot says...

Both anime star a trio, one girl and two guys, each character has their own abilities. The two guys are more of the warriors and defenders, the girl can handle herself in some way as well. (Although the lead in Hatenkou Yuugi is more capable of defending herself than the girl in Zombie Loan.)

Both shows have the same kind of group dynamic and touch of comedy.

lythea says...

This show is also about comradeship, not to mention that the characters are also travelling together. The ladies are witty and wise, with strong characters. If you like animes with a hint of romance in the air but it's never properly confirmed, this is the anime for you.

Worosei says...

At first instance both seem quite different from each other. Spice and Wolf is about a merchant and trade, Hatenkou Yuugi is more action and dark fantasy. However the feeling of both animes are very similar.

Both animes revolve around journeying without any real goal. The main focus of both thus relates to the various events that occur along the way to give light to a larger story. What give both anime's their charm though are the character interaction. Horo and Lawrence are a great duo providing witty dialogue, whilst similarly Rahzel, Alzeid and Baroqueheat provides a similar level of 'intelligent' dialogue; that is the conversations are amusing and funny but never silly.

Further both has the subplot of romance. The relationship grows for the audiece to see on their own without the producers forcing it conspicuously.

Both are short animes that doesnt rush things, but doest dwadle

suiru says...

At a glance, the two series are completely different.

A young girl is kicked out of her own home by her pop, and teams up with some bishounen in a journey to "see the world."

A borderline-sociopath monk is sent off by some deities, and teams up with some bishounen in a journey to prevent world destruction. Well, okay. Maybe it's not completely different.

Both "H.Y" and "Saiyuki" have the same "episodic" feel. They travel around, coming across different towns and people. A few episodes focus on each of the main characters, but for the most part you get a new batch of supporting characters every few episodes.

The two series are definitely different enough that a viewer who enjoyed one could watch both and feel like they weren't watching the same thing twice.

majortomswife says...

the original poster has it right. the way the characters interact, the characters themselves, the setting, the art, the episodic plot, the intense stories...it is uncanny how similar the two series feel. the main difference for me is the context, as this series' journey is a gifted daughter growing up, while saiyuki's journey is former demigods on a religious journey due to their karma. 

NimirRa says...

Dark magic. Supernatural creatures. Mysterious happenings. Three elements that are woven throughout the plot of both of these shows. If you enjoyed watching the revealing of sinister motives as each mystery unravelled in one show, you will want to check out the other.

aeab32 says...

If you liked Black Butler or Hatenkou Yuugi, you'ld like the other as it has a similar theme running through it.

Jtier says...

If you liked either Pandora Hearts or Hatenkou Yuugi, you'll be sure to enjoy the other. Both series contain a "dark fantasy" atmosphere, with very likeable protagonists. Another thing about each series is that it's not "serious all the time" as the shows tend to take a break from the darker tones with interspersed humor that are bound to crack a smile. Either way, they are both decent series, and should be given a shot.

midnightspike101 says...

If you liked one then you'll like the other. Both have darkness to them but a character that lifts that. Both also have strong female characters that are very outgoing.

ofall says...

Both of these anime are about the travels of an upbeat girl and her unusual comrades. Both take place in a fantastical world and have an air of mystery around them. They can also be very dark at times.

hotspot says...

They both involve a female lead who is thrown in a situation where she must leave what is normal to her, and explore the world to accomplish a mission. She sets off with two male companions who are bodygaurd types, but she has her own abilities as well.

2007digitalboy says...

Ligthearted journeys composed of episodic adventures in all sort of lands, starring cocky characters who always come out of top of every fight, and a good deal of fun comprise both Jing and Hatenkou Yuugi. While Jing is more cerative, Hatenkou Yuugi features stronger dialogue and characters, overall balancing their levels of awesome.

egg says...

These are both about exploring the world and learning about life. Both question the morals over life, death and killing with circumstances where it is hard to determine who is "good" or "bad".