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Bakemonogatari
- TV (15 eps)
- 2009 - 2010
Koyomi Araragi is an aloof boy who holds a strange, supernatural secret which inadvertently leads him to others with similar stories. Gods, spirits and afflictions can be pesky things, taking important memories or causing unusual tendencies – a fact that Koyomi and others are unfortunately aware of. Using the help of an eccentric homeless man, Koyomi is able to help new friends he meets along the way with their own paranormal conundrums…
6 votes
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sothis says...
Both titles are incredibly gorgeous with unique animation and character designs - in my opinion both are also excessively slow and boring and esoteric and lost my interest. I do think fans of one would likely appreciate the style or pacing of the other.
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Etue says...
Both have interesting artstyles and likable characters. Sasami-san has a weak start but don't let that fool you. The anime only gets better during it's run. Bakemonogatari has a more sensible artistic approach and relies more on dialogue but is genuinely good as well.
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Taek says...
Although the 2 are quite different in terms of story line and feel, there are some similarities with character portrayal, animation styles (especially how text is used) and some of the idea's behind the characters (the 'Ghosts' in Bake and the Shinto gods in Sasami). Overall, they're both very enjoyable, and I'd say that they are similar enough to warrant a good recommendation.
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snivets says...
Sasami-san and Bakemonogatari both are best described as eccentric, abstruse, and slightly bizarre. Both display little regard for plot intricacy, instead focusing on unconventional art and animation. With similar atmospheres and senses of humor, I think fans of either show would enjoy the other.
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Madoka says...
Both series have a similar art and animation style and though they seem different they are quite alike. Sasami-sam has a slower start and pacing as a whole, but don't be put off, it in my eyes is basically monogatari except slower and a little more laid back. The writing style and some comedy is also quite alike in the two series. It comes down to, Sasami-sam is a more hands off laid back monogatari or alternitively Monogatari is a more serious Sasami. If you like one you are likely to enjoy the other unless you don't care for easy going (alternitively serious) series.
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Both deal with gods and monsters and mucking around with the laws of the natural world and the consequences that come with using such powers. Both are nicely animated Shaft productions.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009)
- TV (28 eps)
- 2009
The eccentric Suzumiya Haruhi wants nothing more than to meet aliens, time travelers and espers… but she’ll have to settle for the everyday Kyon instead! Along with the mysterious Itsuki and the vacant Mikuru, the duo forms the SOS Brigade – a club whose mission is to discover the mysteries of the world. Armed with a razor sharp wit and a skill for manipulation, Haruhi will stop at nothing to have fun at all costs, even at the expense of Mikuru’s dignity!
2 votes
Reasons you might like The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009)...
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snivets says...
In both of these anime, one of the characters possesses the power to restructure the world but isn't aware of it, while the characters around him/her try to prevent such events.
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KingArthur13th says...
In both series, the main characters have god like abilities and their powers impact the world around them in various ways. The other characters invloved basically attempt the keep the power of the main character in check and help out whenever their power gets a little out of control.
Good Luck Girl!
- TV (13 eps)
- 2012
On Earth, humans live unaware of the many gods who watch over them and help maintain a sense of balance. But one day, a very special girl named Ichiko Sakura will come face to face with one in the flesh – Momiji, the goddess of misfortune! For Ichiko is unknowingly sapping good fortune from those around her, sporting abnormal levels of beauty, intellect, athletic skill and wealth, and it's up to Momiji to help put things back into order. There's just one problem: selfish Ichiko is fully satisfied with her life, and wants nothing of the sort! Determined to keep her mojo safe from the cranky goddess's giant syringe and wide array of bad luck "devices", Ichiko now must deal with a whole host of supernatural lunatics and the fact that her new tormentor has moved in as an unwanted house guest, all the while trying her best to stay as fabulous as possible!
2 votes
Reasons you might like Good Luck Girl!...
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Etue says...
Both series pander to the otaku who is familiarized with a lot of different anime. While Binboungami makes more references Sasami isn't devoid of them.
In terms of plots both lean on the Shinto religion with and put a twist on it. While both series can be comedic about the twist binbougami! is more comedy central while Sasami is generally slightly more serious. Still both series can have pretty crazy plots sometimes.
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Gaeryc says...
Both are comedic series about japanese gods, Sasami is maybe more serious but these two are a good match
Kyousougiga
- TV (10 eps)
- 2013
In a "mirror city" that is Kyoto and yet not Kyoto, where humans, monsters, and robots all live, 14-year-old Koto searches for her mother. She encounters a monk named Myoe who's waiting for his father to return. Family and the mirror city itself are at stake as this action fantasy unfolds.
2 votes
Reasons you might like Kyousougiga...
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snivets says...
If you liked either of these over-the-top shows, I suspect you'd like the other. They're both about people & families with supernatural powers who really just want to live normal lives, and they both have a similar crazy atmosphere with a comedic take on existential themes.
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AardvarkRex says...
Both of these titles are heavy on Japanese mythology with eccentric characters and (very) unconventional execution of the ideas being explored (family ties, meaning of happiness/existing). Both present a whimsical and surreal world full of vibrant colors and strange events interconnected through a somewhat convoluted plot centered on reality-shaping gods.
Welcome to the NHK!
- TV (24 eps)
- 2006
Tatsuhiro Sato is a university dropout and a "hikikomori" – a person suffering from social withdrawal. To Sato’s dismay, his self-imposed exile from the world is rudely interrupted when a mysterious girl knocks on his door. She has charged herself with the task of curing Sato of his hikikimori ways! Now, as new problems ranging from hentai games to internet suicide spring up, can Sato manage to overcome his hermit-like ways, or will the imaginary N.H.K conspiracy force him to remain a hikikomori forever?
1 vote
Reasons you might like Welcome to the NHK!...
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kurogane2099 says...
Both temes are hikikomori lives and little problems, in sasami is a little girl and in NHK is a old man
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
- TV (14 eps)
- 2006
The eccentric Suzumiya Haruhi wants nothing more than to meet aliens, time travelers and espers… but she’ll have to settle for the everyday Kyon instead! Along with the mysterious Itsuki and the vacant Mikuru, the duo forms the SOS Brigade – a club whose mission is to discover the mysteries of the world. Armed with a razor sharp wit and a skill for manipulation, Haruhi will stop at nothing to have fun at all costs, even at the expense of Mikuru’s dignity!
1 vote
Reasons you might like The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya...
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sothis says...
While Haruhi is far more spastic and based on comedy, both titles feature similar main characters who are obnoxious in their own way, with special powers involved in the cast, etc. They definitely have a similar feel, drama/comedy differences aside.
RDG: Red Data Girl
- TV (12 eps)
- 2013
Izumiko has lived a secluded, sheltered life in a mountain shrine since she was born. Having been raised to become the vessel of the Hime-gami, a mysterious force, the girl’s family has carefully planned and measured all aspects of her life - from the prestigious school she’s meant to attend to even her hair style. So when Izumiko is threatened by strange events, her father forces yet another obligation on her: Miyuki Sagara, a mountain monk descendant who’s fated to be her bodyguard. Unfortunately for the duo, neither is happy about the arrangement, especially Miyuki, who’s being exiled from his home city to guard a girl he considers to be useless. Can the two learn to find common ground in their search to understand the supernatural mysteries unfolding around them?
1 vote
Reasons you might like RDG: Red Data Girl...
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KingArthur13th says...
Both series focus on a young girl with the powers of a god. In Sasami-San, most of characters contain the powers of gods but in RDG, most of the characters are basically priest, monks and socerers. Both series revolve around Japanese spritual beliefs. While true that both series have a slightly confusing plot, there both highly enjoyable when you decide to watch them all the way through.
Arakawa Under the Bridge
- TV (13 eps)
- 2010
Holding strictly to his family's creed, Kou Ichinomiya has never once, in his life of privilege, owed anything to anyone – that is, until a self-proclaimed Venusian named Nino saves him from drowning in the wake of a dire accident involving Kou's pants. Eternally indebted to the supposed extraterrestrial, Kou moves into her little community under the bridge along the Arakawa river. Ripped from his life of luxury and success, the young Tokyo U graduate now must adjust to his well-appointed hovel, strange new neighbors, and peculiar lover, Nino.
Reasons you might like Arakawa Under the Bridge...
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snivets says...
The atmosphere in both these shows is completely off-the-wall & hilarious. If you like zany characters with weird backstories, check these two out.
Is this a Zombie?
- TV (12 eps)
- 2011
Ayumu was murdered by a serial killer – at least, he was. For after the mysterious Eucliwood Hellscythe revives him, he changes from a human to a zombie, much to his dismay. Now, in addition to being unable to die, the boy must see to the whims of his supernatural, silent companion – but things continue to get worse from there. As once Ayumu accidentally steals a magical girl named Haruna's powers, he is tasked with the embarrassing, obnoxious task of being a magical girl – err, boy – in her stead! Then with the addition of a hostile vampire ninja to his household, can Ayumu manage to maintain his new home life, fight against attacking monsters, and track down the person who killed him all while attempting to keep what little dignity he has left in tact?
1 vote
Reasons you might like Is this a Zombie?...
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Etue says...
Both series feature a rather extensive mostly female cast and play parodies and otaku culture as straight parts of their worlds. The humour and fan service is quite similar at times. Sasami is rather artistically made so in the first light it might look different however it does have quite a couple of overlapping content a quarter of the way in.
Sasami is basically kore wa in a shinto setting without the harem setting sharing a lot of humour while still retaining a plot.
Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
- TV (13 eps)
- 2008
Nozomu Itoshiki is in despair… again! Condemned a traitor to a religious cult he'd never joined, Nozomu finds himself pursued far-and-wide by its mutated, fanatical worshippers. In his final escape-turned-suicide-attempt, he plunges headlong into the oceanic depths. Sometime later he is discovered - beached, naked, and unconscious -by the unbearably cheery Fuura Kafuka, who drags him to her all-girl high school for care. To his dismay, he is instantly appointed teacher to Kafuka, and her class of extraordinary misfits. What ensues is an unending series of schizophrenic absurdities, beginning with the re-introduction of Nozomu's troubled students; and their problems - tail fetishes, stalking, closet-hiding – quickly become his problems. Thus the grand question arises: will Nozomu finally succeed in ending his life, or will his students beat him to it?
1 vote
Reasons you might like Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei...
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valondar says...
Shaft comedies are odd affairs - stylishly animated, rich in a bizarre and often deep vein of references and visual cues... and, in the case of Sasami and SZS's second season, only vaguely interested in anything as blase as tonal consistency or actually trying to be funny on a regular basis.
While I find ZSZS to be the most uneven season of Shaft's best, daftest franchise, Sasami already feels like a curious if oddly stylish footnote in their canon - yet for fans of Shaft who are willing or interested in this tonal screwing around, either show is worth a look.