School-Live! - Recommendations

AnnaSartin says...

Cute moe-looking characters? Check. Opens with the appearence of a typical school setting? Check. Does a complete 180 when you learn that this seemingly cutesy atmospere is a lie because in reality the world is completely f***ed up? DOUBLE CHECK!

Noriko says...

Same plot pattern, everything seems nice and bubbly and then sh*t goes bananas. In both shows, little girls fight forces of evil, in one way or another.

Both shows have ''loli'' type of main characters and a lot of ''moe'' characteristics.

TwixyWitchy says...

Dont let yourself be fooled by all the cute things i~you see... Shit gets very intense after the first episodes

sothis says...

This isn't a terribly solid recommendation, but it's likely the best pairing for Gakkou at this time. As others have said, both involve a cute cast of girls that get caught in something terribly dark and disturbing. That being said the moe to interesting plot ratio is far more skewed on Gakkou's end - a series that focuses almost entirely on the moe and (imo) inappropriate levels of comedy - whereas Madoka is far more dark and plot-focused. Still, if you like one, you'd likely appreciate the other.

hotarupanda says...

Both are very similar in the good feelings in the beginning, but things change pretty quickly.

Brightstar says...

Both deconstructions of their genres, very well done. They may look cute and innocent from the outside, but there's so much more as you get into the show.

jpwasd says...

Both have extraordinarily similar themes. Plot twists galore and an overall dark atmosphere. I can't really say much about one or the other without spoiling either way.

hamletsmage says...

Moe pink-haired protagonist starts off the series by doing slice of life stuff with her friends. And then thevanime rips away it's cute girl cover and becomes edgy and dark. There are still glimpses of the cute premise, intermixed with sadness. Both have rather dramatic OSTs as well. If you liked that about one of these anime, you'll be happy with the second. 

OneEclipsed says...

Both shows cover mature topics and feature cute girls. Don't let the art fool you, these are both capable of inducing tears.

MrAnimeAMVmaker says...

Both Shows give this cute vibe in the begining only to actually be very dark and twisted. Both have Shoujo AI and both have a female lead with pink hair. While the Characters in School-Live are more relatable, they both go through tradgedy. The tradgedy part of the Madoka Magica series is on another level but if you like one you'd certainly like the other.

linspoppa says...

Both subvert tropes associated with their genre and explore the psychology of humans, with a setting that forces its characters to make critical decisions.

alp2va says...

Let me start by saying this: f both of these shows! At least in Madoka Magica, you could kind of tell something was off before the big twist, but that doesn't stop it from shocking you anyway. School Live, at least for me, came out of nowhere! But regardless of both shows lying to you about their tone, both are excellent shows in the end.

grayven says...

But shows start out with a cast of lovable moe characters in a seemingly cute setting. There's a super happy upbeat opening theme, an adorable pink-haired protagonist, and even a cute animal sidekick! But then shit hits the fan, and things get super dark, super fast. Before you know it you'll be on the floor in a pool of your own tears.

yeboitamachan says...

These two animes are similar in the way that they both come across as very sweet and cute but have darker undertones. They also both deal with themes of loss and internal struggle to do what is "good". Both shows have girl leads who fight/work together (less important but notable). I loved both shows :3

TrapLover says...

Simple both anime revolves on students trying to survive a zombie apocalypse the difference is HOTD(boobs+zombies+fanservice+irrelevant boob shaking=sht) meanwhile Gakkou Gurashi(loli+zombies+feels+solid plot=godtier animu) and good thing HOTD has more concetrated action while Gakkou Gurashi concetrates more on how to live life despite of this tragedy.. So if you loved zombie apocalypse anime on different angles I recommend both :)

daisy113 says...

These anime have extremely similar premises, including survival in a zombie apocalypse within a school building. The main difference is that while there is a more moe sense in Gakkou Gurashi, there is more of an ecchi sense in High School of the Dead.

Nicknames says...

Both anime feature a group of students trapped in a school full of zombies, and they must find a way to survive. The only difference between them is that Gakkou Gurashi focus more in being cute and dark at the same time while Highschool of the Dead is an ecchi show.

f you liked one and you're in the mood for a show with zombies then go ahead and watch the other, you'll like it.

bibotot says...

Both shows are about a zombie appocalypse. While High School of the Dead features more shounen action, School-Live! is more about survival and drama.

If you are a fan of the zombie genre, be sure to check them both. Very good shows, in my opinion.

hotarupanda says...

It is a good show if you like watching surivial genre, but also a feels driven anime.

saiyamar says...

Both anime start with the same premise of school students trying to survive the zombie apocalypse. HOTD is definitely more shounen with heavy blood, battle and ecchi content dealing more with the outside world and the general fight for survival... whereas GG/SL is based almost entirely within the school and focuses more on characters and their emotional and psycological responses to the event. If you enjoyed one you should probably try out the other.

alp2va says...

Zombies, highschoolers, crude humor, oh my! Both have very similar premises but are executed extremely differently. Highschool of the Dead is very gritty and ripe with explicit shots of highschool girls. School Live is more about coping with reality and leaving the viewer uneasy by having the main character have no idea what is really going on around her.

FoxNEET says...

Schoolgirls in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Despite the apocalypse, the girls are trying to live a "normal" life at a school and work together to survive.

featherstone says...

Similar concept. School, schoolgirls, (kinda)zombies. School-Live! had a story, and some unexpected turn of events. Some characters are very similar.

Grizz says...

If you liked this, you'd probably like this. Both feature school girls surviving at school during a zombie apocalypse with dark tones and impending doom. 

Csernyika says...

Cute schoolgirls and zombies... I think Gakkougurashi is much better, but I like both. If you like Alice in Deadly School you'll probably like Gakkougurashi too. And if you like Gakkougurashi you should give a try to Alice in Deadly School, it's only 40 minutes long. 

RoyalOss says...

Both are anime with cutesy girls trying to suvive zombies while trapped inside a school. Altough Alice in Deadly School seems to end rather open ended.

nyanlu says...

Both Alice in Deadly School and School-Live are about schoolgirls striving to survive a zombie apocalypse, while trapped in school. Despite the morbid circumstances, they try to stay positive and evade the terrible fate that has befallen them. 

seiyamon says...

Both anime follow a group of schoolgirls and their club activities while facing a deadly threat. Also, there is despair and suffering :d

Sakku401 says...

Both shows involve schoolgirls who are very good friends suffering from hardships and are going through some psycological shit (excuse my french).

galingy says...

Both shows that mix happy-go-lucky adorable high school girls enjoying their school club time and friendships, with horrible things happening to them and the world that they have to deal with. While the shows are different the feel that that gives them is similar. Both shows are fantastic and if you loved one I'd definitely reccomend checking out the other.

calophichan says...

When these shows focus on the slice of life aspect of the show rather than the other genres, the club life is remarkably similar, working to improvethe lives of themselves and/or others and have fun spending time with each other in the process. Both clubs have a secondary purpose and these purposes are vastly different from each other.

Both of these shows transition from slice of life into other genres. Yuuki Yuuna will slide into action-magical-girl and do it beautifully. School Live is more of a survival/horror theme. Both attempt to balance levity with the more serious situations the characters face.

I will say that School Live does the slice of life stuff in an incredibly moe fashion that can grate on the nerves. If Yuuki Yuuna was on the edge of making you eye roll with what litte fanservice and moe it had, you'll barely tolerate School Live. However, if you like School Live just fine, you should be able to transition easily to Yuuki Yuuna.

SummerYearRound says...

School-Live! is not a magical girl anime and MGRP is not school club-life, School -Live! is probablya a better watch than MGRP. But they give you the same cute vibe. And... yeah... they... have a plot twist.

AnnaSartin says...

Girls and young women struggle to survive in a brutal world where others are out to kill them. Success is not guaranteed and the Reaper is always a step behind them...

hamletsmage says...

Both of these anime start off as fairly mundane anime with cute characters and an undertone that something isn't exactly right. One has a school girl living at the school, the other is a school girl becoming a magical girl. Then, as the anime unfolds, the "edgy" factor takes over and everything about that little girl's world devolves. With sanity slipping and young girls put against horrible circumstances, both anime can be pretty heartwrenching. If you liked one, check out the other. 

phantomia says...

- primarily young girl/women characters 

- characters with cute/lighthearted appearances facing dangerous/violent situations

Although this is more of a battle royal type situation and the girls face off for their lives, both animes are survival focused. 

tootalls says...

They both are survival anime in the midst of tragic incidences and the worlds are scattered with mysterious elements easy to miss if you don't pay close attention. If you like one you should like the other.

Ryuju says...

They both are survival anime in the midst of tragic incidences and the worlds are scattered with mysterious elements easy to miss if you don't pay close attention.

I have stolen the text from tootalls :p

ualic says...

the way both of the chaarcters make up illusions for those tht have gone to cope with thheir situation is very similar

daisy113 says...

The main similarity between these anime is the main characters. Both are moe, spacey girls with some sort of ability. They even look somewhat similar in design. In Gakkou Gurashi we see the main character's ability to remain sane in an apocolyptic world, while in Kotoura-San we see a girl struggling to cope with her psychic powers. The interactions between the secondary characters is also similar between these titles, and both take place mainly within school grounds, too. Ultimately they have similar feels.

SummerYearRound says...

They are both psychological traps flavored with moe. They are each a good watch and their feeling is somewhat similar, but each one is unique for it's owns reasons.

milakkoneeka says...

Both shows are slice of life anime that attempt to deal with a more serious and mature subject matter, with Shoujo Shuumatsu being more focused on it's story and lore, while Gakkougurashi places emphasis on it's characters.

AardvarkRex says...

Both revolve around moe-looking characters trying to survive in a dying (or already dead) world... a slice of near death sort of shows.

byebyeap says...

Both of these anime feature children who live mundane lives. They come off as cute slice of life shows with adorable characters.

However, they come to a horrible realization. Their lives are endangered due to outside forces they cannot control. Their only options are to run or die at the hands of monsters.

The twist and turns in both shows are sure to attract viewers of the promised neverland towards school live (and vice-versa)

Csernyika says...

Both anime is about children who want to escape from being eaten. I think Gakkou gurashi is a bit lighter, there are cute and normal things in it, while Yakusoku no neverland is more serious. Another difference: in Gakkou gurashi the children are actually 16-18 years olds, while in Yakusoku no neverland they are 11 or younger.

AnnaSartin says...

At first glace it may seem like an old story about a cute little lamb and a newer one about four moe-looking schoolgirls have little in common. The fact of the matter is that both of these anime have a deceptively cute beginning before the illusion is stripped away leaving the harsh reality that it originally conceals. Both of these are survival stories, and if you like that sort of thing you should absolutely check these out.