Potemayo - Recommendations

xkub4 says...

At first, these two animes have really similar characters. For example Potemayo and Anzu. Similarities don't go only for appearance, but also for their behaviour and character. Art in both animes is similar too, thought Potemayo has less detailed background.You can find lots of other common features, like jokes.

So if you liked one of those two, you'll like another one for sure.

thisdudearound says...

Potemayo and Hanamaru Youichen are similar when comparing it's cast of characters. The main hook for both series' are that they involve small story events (with no real depth) of chibi-like characters with a lovable, eccentric approach. Enjoying one will ensure you'd enjoy the other.

cassiesheepgirl says...

My main reasoning behind this rec is that both of these series are incredibly cute and feature tiny, adorable protagonists. While Hanamaru actually features humans as opposed to whatever Potemayo actually is, they both give off the same sort of easy-watching, comic vibe.

yugure says...

If you liked Potemyo or Hanamaru Yochien, you'll like them both. Both anime are very cute and a lot of fun to watch. The characters are cute and funny. Also, some characters are similar, like potemayo and anzu, Tuchida and Moriyama. I recommend both anime very much!

Mayobe says...

These shows both attempt to capitalize on the concept of a tiny bundle of cuteness that's completely in love with the main character. In Potemayo the small cute thing is some kind of plant/alien/mystery baby, and in Hanamaru it's a kindergardener. There's a slightly creepy vibe to Hanamaru, because there's something innately uncomfortable about a tiny little girl trying to hook up with a grown man, but the show makes sure to stay light and innocent with it, so it's not too terrible. Potemayo dodges the issue altogether because it's obvious that Potemayo's love for Sunao is clearly platonic, almost as if he were her father, or more as though she were a strange kind of pet. In any case, if you like Hanamaru then you'll probably like Potemayo, and if you like Potemayo then you may want to look at the first couple of episodes of Hanamaru and see if you can enjoy it.

Magicalflyingcow says...

Potemayo and Di Gi Charat are both completely random and wacky series. They are also really cute. You can't help but squeal at their cuteness and laugh at their craziness. If you've watched one then you have to watch the other!

technicolorPenguin says...

If you're in it for the colossal moe (cuteness) factor, the adorable comedy, or... just have a thing for living plushies, Potemayo is your next must-see. Just be aware that Potemayo goes where Di Gi Charat probably wouldn't; all the chibi's bodily functions are intact, and often will often cause even more hilarity.

2007digitalboy says...

Like Hare Guu, Potemayo is a very zany comedy with more than a slight dose of anti-realism, but also has a very lighthearted feeling to it. In both shows, there are constantly abnormal things happening, often to the chagrin of one or more characters; however, none of it is taken too seriously and none has an effect on the plot of the episode - in fact, it often is the plot of the episode. 

In both series, the main character and their friends are considerably normal in comparison to the characters causing all of the mischief, and the situations are usually their responses to that mischief. However, in either series the group of friends is actually incredibly strange, and only the main character is actually normal at all.

Both series also manage to pull off incredibly risqué humor such as sexual overtones and massive bloodshed without loosing their lightheartedness.  

KiraRin says...

What do you do if one day you find something at home that is immeasurably cute on the outside, and makes your life hell on the outside...?

Both Jungle wa itsumo and Potemayo deal with this issue in an upbeat way, much to the annoyance of the main characters at times. The bizarre storylines, and reactions of the people on the outside are what make these series viewable again and again.

Don't expect a life changing experience, just sit back and enjoy with a "wtf...?" expression.

indiglow says...

Potemayo and Azumanga Daioh are both character-driven slice of life comedies based on 4-panel comics, with some bizarre twists - in Potemayo it's the oddness of the seemingly toddler-aged creatures like the eponymous main character, where in Azumanga Daioh it's the fun personalities and odd imaginations of the girls.  Although Potemayo gets more adult at times, and Azumanga doesn't have as much of a fantasy element, both shows have weird, fun humor that can sometimes turn sweet, poignant, or even melancholy. 

kooltilldend says...

Cuteness to the extreme!

Alright, its true that Potemayo has more cute characters (literally!) while Azumanga is more character-focused...however, the end result in both is a comedy-of-errors...and in that sense, they both succeed imo

Both animes are really funny and if you need your dose of laugh-out-loud moments, either should serve you wonderfully

cassiesheepgirl says...

Both Pugyuru and Potemayo focus on an ordinary school student with a strange and cute little companion. Both have a certain amount of odd comedy about them and while Potemayo is more fleshed out as a series than Pugyuru, if you liked one you may enjoy the other.

AardvarkRex says...

Both are oddball comedy shows revolving around "chibby" monster girls of uncertain origin living with a human and unleashing chaos, random randomness, hilarity, and more randomness as part of their daily routines. Potemayo can get a bit crude at times but nothing too outrageous.

Aydan says...

Just like Potemayo, Hidamari Sketch is an anime about nothing with no plot, no character development, no flashy animation, just cute stuff.

abunai says...

A certain lack of content is not necessarily a problem for an anime -- plenty of stories that have no real depth or significance are capable of providing great entertainment. This is the case with both Potemayo and Lucky Star. They are clearly both bagatelles, filled with passages of aimless chit-chat and simplistic humour. But they nevertheless manage to draw forth one involuntary smile after another.

If you like the ultimately pointless but nevertheless very funny passages in either of these anime, you will surely like the other as well.

2007digitalboy says...

Fumoffu and Potemayo are shows that put a unique spin on high school slapstick comedy. Through rediculous happenings and consistently sirprising gags, both are show which keep you on your toes and can be non-stop comedy all the way through. Both shows have a semblance of something deeper within the characters and their relationships, but never go beyond implications, instead focusing as much as possible on the comedy. Potemayo and Fumoffu are both experiences that you will not have in any other anime.

KiraRin says...

I love shows like this, that would probably deter most people because of the childish premise and animation style.

What hides beneath this deceptive shell are two of my favourite comedy shows. The humour is most definitely adult, and a lot of younger viewers will not appreciate it (and should probably not be allowed to watch Ebichu)

Ebichu is purely comedic, whilst there is much more depth to Potemayo. However, if you appreciate one, I'm sure it will work the other way around.

flyboy42 says...

Deceptivly cute are these show's game.

Think this show is for kids just because the animation style is adorable? Guess again! These shows are filled with blood, violence and sex jokes. So if you like violence or sex jokes in a "cute setting" check out this title.