Skip Beat! - Recommendations

yelizaveritas says...

They are not exactly similar in plots, but have a little bit similar animation and hard-working girls as main characters. Also, both are just good shoujo stories, and that's the most important thing about them, in my opinion.

I really can't think of any better recs, at least now =)

Trinityx94 says...

Kyoko and Misaki have identical personalities with a wide variety of characters that they meet along the way of their journeys. Although they have very different plots if you watch them both you will definitely recognise the similarities. One of which is the great chibi moments that are relevant to all the characters and the strong storyline that they tackle. Both of these anime are a must see if your a fan of comedy, romance and shoujo.

KiyoneSaya says...

Both main characters have an event that shifts there attitude and has friends and a guy to bring out their lighter sides. Very similar in animation style.

Lota says...

Even though the stories are different, the main characters of "Skip Beat' and 'Kaichou wa Maid-sama' (Kyoko and Misaki) are very similar in their behavior. Both anime are very fun to watch, both a good comedy and a romantic story. They also share a similar way of animation. I think they are great, and if you liked 'Skip Beat', 'Kaichou wa Maid-sama' is a must-see for you.

PJL says...

Both animes have a hard working girl as the main character who hates guys and the main guy character makes her really mad and frustrated but you can tell he really cares for her!!!

MageOnx says...

Ah, life can be so hard on you sometimes! Having to worry about money problems and jobs, the fate had to create aditionally an umbelieveably annoying guy!! (two in Skip Beat!'s case) The female protagonists of both shows, Kyoko (Skip Beat!) and Misaki (Kaichou wa Maid-sama!) are both something of a hyperactive hardworking and bad-tempered girls who's main goal in life is (or was before they met that annoying guy) to somehow manage their lives. Both protagonists also strive to change to better and discover their true selves, alongside with the feeling of love, which is completely foreign to them. Surely two loving, touching and original stories that are a must to watch! The two anime add up very well and if you've watched the first one and were left deeply motivated, I strongly suggest you watch the other one as well, which will only motivate you more to crush the obtacles in your way and continue rushing forward to your dreams grand come-true debute!

LittleChomp says...

I was only a few minutes into the first episode of Kaichou wa Maid-sama! when I realized how similar Misaki and Kyoko from Skip Beat! really are. Both have bright moments of high energy and intense DARK RAGES.  Even the art style is similar! If you enjoyed one show, you should love the other too! ^_^

jingyao11 says...

Both Misaki Ayuzawa and kyoko are hardworking and trying to do their best like Misaki Ayuzawa want to make the school better for girl and kyoko wan to act well in a show with ren tsuruga. If you like skip beat! u will surely like Kaichou wa Maid-sama!

nasreen10 says...

Kyoko is very strong female who doesn't take crap from others just like Misaki. Although the plot is far from similiar the characters are have similiar qualities.

AngelPacific says...

Both are great coming of age shows that have drama and character realationships that is similiar to a good old soap opera.

eaper says...

These series both have a lot of obviously lovers and comedy. If you you like the awkward chase-around of love shrouded in comedy, you'll likely enjoy both of these series.

wolfangel87 says...

The female characters in Skip Beat! And Kaichou wa Maid-sama! Are hard working girls that are a little down on their luck.  They are extremely determined and will do whatever they have to do to succeed and obtain their goal.  Each involves a little bit of romance and some comedy thrown in.

GrnEydDvl says...

If you love watching a man suffer from unrequited love, then these shows are for you.  Both feature a strong-willed, dedicated, determined, and hard working female protagonist who manages to steal the heart of the most desireable man around.  Unfortunately for him, she seems to have no interest in him.  Although the settings and circumstances are different, the relationships between people in these two shows are quite similar and if you liked one, I'm sure you'll love the other.

Akiki says...

If you liked Kaichou wa Maid-sama or Skip Beat then you will like the other because:

1) Both of the series have good comical aspects.

2) Both series have strong clueless female leads

3) The art is also very similar

4 ) Ren and Usui are also very similar (both are popular with women and lead the female serectively)

FelineLion says...

These two animes are kinda similiar. They've both got that kind guy, and that funny humor, and the drama scenes. The lead girls are extremely hardworking.

They both are extremely funny, although they're different funny. But in a good way.

The characters both grow throughout the series, especially in Skip Beat!

DarkMagicianGirl says...

The story line is not the same but both are hardworiking girls and they know guy's they don't like but eventaly they gone like them.  Further both had a sad life whit happy moments and if you want to know how it ends you must watch. ;)

Cassii3 says...

The storys are different but with Kaichou wa Maid-sama the main charcter is very persistent and dont let guys get in her way in making sure she's a success in what see does same as Skip Beat. Also the animation in both series are very similar, perfect for a comedy anime ^^

Oviously there is a main guy involved in both animes where you see hints of romance along with a lot of comedy :)

These are my two most favourite animes, i assure if u like one your'll love the other ^^ High recommendations!!

kaushik says...

Both main character looks same plus in both cases its a story about girl strugling agaist odds.

Sileia says...

Kaichou wa Maid-sama is one of my favourite shoujo (i've already seen it 3 times xP )I just finished Skip beat after 14 hours non stop.. 

Both of them totally worth my time :)True fact that the storylines are different but the main characters are both girls that have had tough times and found their way out in a nice and adventurous journey!! 

jjaisb says...

Just like everyone said, the plot is quite different, but the lead female charaters have the same personality. There's bits of romance in Skip Beat too! <3

Ilsa says...

It is all about guys :D And tsundere mine character makes it more like funny romantic not idioticly romantic(innocent heroine example). I like when one female is adored by many handsome guys :D

KuroUta says...

They both are the kind of "normal" feeling to them. They are not the supernatural and they have this funny and not so awekward comedy feeling to it. There in very little drama and the anime is based on the 2000 year. The drawing style is also very much alike and even thought its normal it have it's abnormal times. I think that if you like skip beat then you will like kaichou wa maid sama very much

unnoticedbysenpai says...

Skip-Beat and Maid-Sama use similar types of humor, and the main male characters in also do things that just don't make sense immediately. Both of the female narrators/main characters are very competitive and determined and have a job that they don't want to own up to.

FairyTaillives says...

it is nice how she is trying hard to become a star(the hero of skip beat) which much reminds me of misaki who also bears everything around her and works hard despite evrything. in both animes the story progresses in a nice unexpected way which makes them worth watching.

Jilder says...

Similiar animation and few similiar things (characters, funny moments and chibi moments). While watching this anime I had a same feeling while I watched Kaichou wa Maid-sama. I didn't think I would ever see something at the same quality as KWM again. The only thing that hurts me is that I didn't see it before :D.

MasterKommander says...

A girl decides she wants to become an actress/singer/idol, and we all know how it plays out in the end. On the other this is not your run of the mill "path to stardom" tale. In fact it would be more precise to say that Glass Mask and Skip Beat! depict a lonely and difficult journy of self discovery.

Faced with professional and social challanges(love life) both lead characters are able to overcome them by self-examination. In the end, their experences and actions may differ, but the character development is quite similar. It is well worth watching one if you enjoyed the other.

wolfangel87 says...

Skip Beat and Glass Mask both heroines are trying to make it in the world of theater and the anime goes through all of the struggles that they are having trying to obtain their goals and succeed at becoming a successful actress.  In each there are also various complications with certain love interests that span all different types of emotions for the heroine.

yostely says...

The ideea of persuing your dream and the heroine witch is born with a strong talent for acting, show that the two series resemble. Also, the romance betwen the young actrees and a "sempai", makes the remblence between the two series, evan greater .

Kio says...

Both Skip Beat and Glass Mask series have a similar main theme, where a young girl wats to be a part of show-business. Both girls are very talented, people admre and envy them. They are to go through a hard trial and score a success. Also we can find here a love theme.

Akiki says...

Both of these anime include the expertise of acting and how one can improve their acting skills.

Lel0uchViBritannia says...

Start is very similar in both animes , very similar character developement but Glass Mask is more about passion of acting while skip beat  is more in romance.But both animes are great and I recommend both to any shoujo fan 

romanicyaoi says...

They are both competing in acting and are on a journey to self discovery. I really enjoyed Skip Best. It's one of my favorites because it also has some funny parts. They are both worth watching.

kremlin says...

These two shows are no brainers with regards to each way rec's - both about acting, lead role is a young girl, love interest in both is a person disliked to begin with, and the list goes on.

FayeCki says...

They both work hard for their goal. Both main characters are very talented. Although I haven't finished Glass Mask, it reminds me of Skip Beat so far. Both anime are very interesting. I highly recommend xD

akumachan says...

In both Skip Beat and Glass Mask there is an extrememly hard working main protagonist who has been through hardships since childhood. She would then try to seek for success in the entertainment industry and attempt to find happiness. I would say the true difference between the two stories is that Glass Mask is a more realistic story and at the same time plays with your heartstrings. Skip Beat is more focused on the comedy and is a lot lighter to watch. However, both of the two stories are worthy of reading and watching!

hannahfaith says...

Loved It

Simmilar plots and charaters. Fun to watch and wish there would be more. Both show how the main character develips their love for acting and if you like romance it shows some of each of their love life progress so to say.

Candies says...

Both is about acting and romance, though the difference is it doesnt involve any revenge or anything like that. Just average acting with competition and falling in love

moonchild15 says...

they are both about showbiz in particular the acting world. they r also both shoujo. so if ur curious about acting or love shoujo, i recommend it.

Daianaden says...

they both adress Show business

they do it quite differently but the main characters struggling to act and understand their roles share a similar feel

Exhale says...

Both Nana and Skip Beat! have strong female characters that are trying to get their dreams come true, and delvelop a close relationship with another female along the way.

chamomille says...

Both series are very encouraging, showing girl's struggles in showbusiness. There are touching moments that make your heart tremble as well as comedic scenes that make you laugh. If you liked one, you would surely like the other.

TropicalMist says...

There are so many similarities between these two anime that I don't know where to begin.  On the surface, they both star strong-minded determined girls who want to make it in the entertainment business.  The whole story is about how they rise to the top and how they learn to grow and triumph over all the obstacles that come their way.  If you want more, they both feature plenty of romance with lots of good looking guys everywhere!

However, underneath it all... both anime are still very similar.  Skip Beat! leans more towards comedy and NANA deals with more mature subjects, but their lessons and issues that the protaganists face are still essentially the same.  There is the underlying romance, but each anime still has the goal of the starring females in mind.  How they grow up, how they overcome their difficulties and the realism of their stories really make it easy to empathsize (with a hint of luck of course!).

If you enjoyed one, I highly suggest you try the other.  These two stories are very unique for their genre and definitely one of the best from the pack.  And if it leaves you wanting more, you have the manga to look forward to!

cygaretka says...

The most important thing that is similiar in both animes is passion.Characters are not very alike, but I think their lust for art and people around are very cheering up.Nana is more mature but Skip Beat show a lot to think too. Both gives a big portion of laugh too.Creators gives us two great shows. You should try both.

eaper says...

Each series focuses on a female trying to make it in showbiz, while maintaining a high level of drama and comedy. Each series is extremely well done, so if you enjoy the story in one, you're likely to love the other.

jypsel says...

NANA and Skip Beat! are anime's that involve strong, female lead characters and the entertainment industry.  Kyoko, from Skip Beat!, is an interesting mix of Nana and Hachiko from NANA, as well as having her own personality - this leads the anime to be a funny, enjoyable ride.  NANA has the same comedic humor and focuses on the music side of the industry for J-Rock.  If you loved one, you're likely to love the other.

chii says...

Both shows are about strong women that follow their man to make it big in the entertainment industry. Both shows are full of drama, laughs and heartache. Both are worth a try!

bokusenou says...

Both series have strong female characters trying to make it in the world , and find themselves.

Cassii3 says...

Both Nana and Skip Beat are very similar as the main character is trying to fullfill their dream throughout meeting guys and having a close female friend.

They are both very good animes :) some of my favourites! If u like one your'll love the other ^^!

sabrielsharmony says...

the whole time i watched skip beat i couldn't help but feel like nana was the more adult version of the show. both are about the rise to fame and growing up plus both are funny.

harshrox2 says...

its because both tells about somehow lfe of idol howerver nana plot is somewhat dark and more mature skip beat is light and enjoyable from bottom

oasisblue says...

Both Nana and Skip Beat! are animes about female leads who start out passive and people-pleasing but grow into strong female leads who learn along the way what they want from life and gain true friends. Both are wonderful and heartfelt animes. Skip Beat! is a more light-hearted and has you laughing at times while Nana holds a more somber tone throughout the show despite both main characters being happy and upbeat females.

100% recommend both of them as must see animes.

Angelic4 says...

You could say Nana is strangely the adult version of Skip Beat. Just as Kyoko leaves home, the main characters of Nana also leave home and enter the entertainment industry. Nana and Hachi in the anime Nana represent Kyoko.

Hachi is naive as she follows her boyfriend to Tokyo and lives with him while he pursues his dream, she only gets broken hearted as the guy cheats on her. This is similar to Skip Beat because she lives leaves home with the guy she's enamored by and lives with him while he follows her dream only to get heartbroken.

Nana represents her wariness, work ethic, and passion. Nana has issues but she works for what she wants, she is more mature and stable but she does have a romantic interest who is also in the industry. Just like Kyoko and Ren. 

Also, a similar characteristic if you read the Skip Beat manga as well, Nana and Kyoko both have absent mothers who abandoned them. 

I think Skip Beat is very lighthearted but has a good plot and is enjoyable. It definitely brings in comedy and a good plot together without being awfully comedic that it becomes cliche or cheesy. 

Nana is definitely the definition of slice of life for me as it focuses on the lives of two women trying to make it in Tokyo. It has beautiful romantic moments, and the music is brilliant. I love how it brings together struggles, desire, and passion

ialex32 says...

Both shows feature strong female leads attempting to make it as celebrities. Both have issues with abandonment and painful relationships with their parents. Nana is much more mature than Skip Beat!, but the series both have extremely engaging leads with some similarities in plot.

hellonavi says...

Skip Beat! and Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge share a wacky and ironic sense of humor.  They focus on themes like image, beauty, and self-esteem.  Plus, both have a funny and interesting cast.

Vayshti says...

Both of these comedies revolve around a heroine with interesting personality quirks and the beautiful, but flawed, men in their lives. The type of humour is similar, often veering to black comedy, and the use of similar character tropes and use of chibi in certain scenes make these a good pair.

Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge's set-ups are often surreal, where Skip Beat! is a little more grounded (albeit in the entertainment world), and I'd argue that the social messages in Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge are dodgy (but the humour pretty much makes up for it), but for some nice shojo comedy both live up to expectations.

AirCommodore says...

Skip Beat's Kyoko and YNSH's Sunako are two girls on a quest to change themselves that have an uncanny ability to terrify those around them, kick-ass cooking skills, and a bunch of hot guys as co-stars.

Both series are hilarious (and contain almost identical types of humor), but can still manage to be sweet and heartwarming (especially Skip Beat).

Galadriel says...

Are you looking for animes that have alot of comedy? then Wallflower and Skip Beat are the right choices, both animes feature lead female protagonists in quest to change themselves, both animes have a great comedy aspect that will keep you laughing until the end and both feature bishounen characters.So if you like one of them then for sure you will enjoy the other one as well.

SkyBlue says...

Both animes have talented, spunky, but slightly kooky main female characters.  They are definitely comedies but manage to slip in some good character development/drama.  Both characters also have a darker twist...Kyoko has her lust for vengence and Nakahara has a love of the grotesque.  They both also have very solid supporting characters and it is easy to fall in love with the varied cast.

NoxShadow says...

Both of these animes are about a quirky girl and her adventures to regain a somewhat foot on normality. If you like the randomness of the Jokes, or the minor but all important love story, then these are for you. The animation isn't always about the real world, but the world as the characters see it, so spirits and words and characters pop up on the screen to express everything so much more awesomely. Funny and upbeat XP

Annalyn says...

Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi is fresher in my mind than Skip Beat, but I do remember a few things that I liked about both of them:

Skip Beat! and Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge have similar artwork and humor.

Both anime have moments of comedy, sweet romance, and (less importantly) handsome male leads with great characters.

Foxfairy says...

In both shows you will the main female character has extreme emotion issues due to abuse from some guy. In both cases this cause a tranformation, as well as making her a bit frightening to the public. In Skip Beat! she becomes more beautiful, whereas in Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge she becomes dark. Also in both shows you will find; attractive male characters who everyone wants, and an "over the top" mentor who everyone has to deal with because that is who pays the bills.

MarvelousMars says...

Both animes have extremely quirky female leads that have dark tendencies and a skewed view of romance due to awful experiences with men.

Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge is more of a high-school drama and Skip Beat! is all about acting. Whichever floats your boat, the animes are done in a very similar style.

sabrielsharmony says...

both girls in these shows are scarred because of the guys they liked and change their personalities because of it. plus the girl in skip has a strange obsession with voodoo dolls and the girl in the wallflower loves anatomical dummies and skeletons.

harshrox2 says...

i don't think it have similarity that much but both have same vibe of comedy and lead have a reverse harem both have boys complex though here in wallflower it is replaced by hiroshi kun

mechasally says...

Both Sunako and Kyoko have men putting them, but Sunako hides away depressed but Kyoko is set for revenge! <3

Nightress147 says...

They both have a similar set ubout them. Both of the main charachters are against falling in love ever again.

FullmetalDragon says...

Both series have pretty similar senses of humour, with a fun and interesting cast and kinda weird story lines. 

SukiAyame2 says...

When I first saw skip beat, I couldn't help to notice how it reminded me o Special A in the plot dynamic and even in the humour. Also, they both deal with one girl trying to outdoing a boy and that's the thing that sets off the main leads to try their best. Whereas in Skip beat! there a sadder tone about the reason that made Kyoko go to showbiz to overcome Sho, in Special A it's mere rivalry. Even so, these two animes have more in common than meets the eye.

toxicherb says...

Skip Beat! is a totally awesome anime and gives off a totally new experience. Since I've started watching, I've become completely attached to this anime. I hope it'll go on forever!

Special A is similar to Skip Beat! in many ways like the competitive main character, but I would say that Special A is more of a school life love anime which seperates it slightly from Skip Beat!.

KiyoneSaya says...

Have female leads that are determined to be #1 but have strong moral code where they will win fair and square. Along with some funny antics.

PrettyWitchyHaruhi says...

The Main Characters of both don't realize when someone loves them they both have the right dose of comedy and romance with out going over the top. I greatly enjoyed both ...x

silverfur says...

both animes are hilarious!!!

they project blundering. quirky, funny albeit strong and willful heroines and are an absolute treat for the quintessential shoujo fan

LittleChomp says...

The female leads in these shows are both strong and fiery, which means they take things to extreme measures sometimes. Hikari's rivalry with Kei and Kyoko's rivalries with Ren and Shou cause them to take ridiculous steps to ensure victory, though they both make fools of themselves along the way.

In addition, there's a hint of romance, but not enough to blind any one with the shoujo sparkles of doom.

wolfangel87 says...

 When your striving to be the best, and especially when your trying to out do a certain boy that always seems to get in your way think of Skip Beat and Special A!  While trying to make their way in the world the heroines have to overcome obstacles along the way with ever a man stuck in their path.  There is a little romance in each and a spice that bring the heated characters to life.

Imacuteweeb says...

Before I even watched Special A, I watched Skip Beat. Skip beat was hilarious and once I heard about Special A, I really began to see the similar ideas and hilarious characters. Special A is about rivals, And Skip Beat is about rivals and revenge, of course there are many differences between the two animes, but they both showed courage in each character, and these two animes are similar in the factors, but the storylines are different. Skip beat is about Showbiz, And Special A is merely about rivals head to head, I love the two animes, So you should too. 

CaptainMasamune says...

First off, I don't understand why Skip Beat! wasn't tagged with a "Revenge" tag. Hello mods, that's the main reason Kyoko gets into show business! And the premise of the good first half of the anime.

That said, Ouran and Skip Beat! are both about exceptionally strong women in unlikely circumstances. Both series have gorgeous art and a cast of strapping young bishes to oogle.

silverfur says...

this is a treat for those who enjoy major laughing moments...i m sure u'll have a great time watching both these animes.

SkyBlue says...

Both animes have talented, spunky main female characters.  The are both surrounded by a cast of "pretty" boys who prove to be more complex then they seemed.  All in all, the character development of both animes is the driving force of show.

eaper says...

The comedy, and even the romance, in each of these series are similar and extremely well done. If you liked one you're sure to feel the same about the other.

Foxfairy says...

I believe the humor in both shows would appeal to the same audence. Both have a female lead who is a "fish out of water" type of character who has to change herself to fit in, and is also there for kind of the wrong reason. In Ouran High School Host Club she has disguided herself as a boy, and she is stuck there to pay off the a debt. In Skip Beat! she changes her looks to make it in show business to get revenge on an Ex-boy. But these shows share the same over the top emotional humor, and suggestive situations that lead to misunderstanding.

hannahfaith says...

                                                         :)              

SpinningFish2378 says...

The charecters are amzingly represented. It's not difficult to fall in love with the plot. Futhermore, it's an all around anime that has romance and a bit of drama.

EdtheRadical says...

This might be a bit of an unsual recommendation but for some reason I seem to connect the two shows despite watching them at very distinct timepoints. 

I think the reason is that both are focussed on character development in at times serious but also comedic way. 

kujika says...

I think it's very possible that you'll like that anime too, because...

... both anime have eccentric yet talented female leads, who have their own share of self-doubts though.They are not annoying like girls from many other anime tend to be.

... the main male lead is a genius and most of the time acts aloof but likes to tease.

... the comedy is actually something to laugh about too.

... many new chars are gradually introduced, making the plot interesting.

Kjubaran says...

Its same way: energetic girl with talented-all-wanted charismatic guy as senpay-lover.

Even Nodame is ended and Skip beat not...so maybe this is difference but...i think you will like it

eaper says...

I'm not completely sure what draws these series together in my mind, but it is probably sense of comedy in each series is extremely similar and extremely well done.

electricutie says...

Both center around an eccentric female lead who's natural abilities are nothing short of genius. They both work hard to refine their skills through-out the series, idolizing tsundere males. 

uniquenettie says...

The charismitc male leads both have a lot of natural talent with plenty to spare and both are extremely hard workers.  The females are very inexperianced with everything but they both have the it factor that the males notice and it intrigues both males characters. To the point that neither male leads know what to do with the females once they realized they have become attached to them. If you like one you'll more than likely like the other.  Both also show you the good and bad side of show business.

FullmetalDragon says...

Both series are romances between a kinda crazy girl and a charming, almost stoic guy. Very cute, very funny. 

Smartredhead says...

I agree with what was mentioned before:

both shows follow a unique, eccentric female lead who is trying to succeed in an artistic field;

there's an unapproachable male lead with hidden sweet sides who becomes a love interest later;

the comedy parts are really hilarious and mesh well with the serious parts;

plus a load of unique and funny side characters show up to complete the show;

I've re-watched both shows several times and I won't ever get sick of them ;D

toxicherb says...

I think that people who like either Uta no Prince-sama, or Skip Beat! would like the other. I really like both! They both have a female leading character who's very driven in what she does. I've only watched two episode of Prince-sama, but it's really good! I was surprised at how much I like it! I definately recommend Uta no Prince-sama!

Skip Beat!'s main character has tremendous acting skills and may seem like an underdog at first, but when she displays her acting, it shocks everyone. Her acting really reaches into people's souls and seem like something very real, similar to Haruka's talent in songwriting.

MoonlightMeika says...

Both Uta Pri and Skip Beat follow their main character (Haruka and Kyoko, respectively) as they build the foundation to their future career. Haruka and Kyoko both had slight set backs at the beginning but managed to stick wtih their dream and their efforts have paid off. It's also very hard for anyone in either series to hate the main character; they both have the unique ability to draw everyone in.

Therefore, (as cliche as this is) I believe if you enjoyed one, you would also enjoy the other.

daysie1234 says...

When I first started watching UtaPri it reminded me sooo much of Skip Beat! There's the main femaie who is seen as an underdog in show business/music industry, main male who's a jerk in the beginning but warms up to her and who is so unbelievably famous that it seems like they are worlds apart.

cahbayb says...

They are both about idols with a female lead who has great qualitites that everyone loves and a male who is at first standoffish but they really have a connection. If you like one you'll like the other.

snivets says...

UtaPri and Skip Beat both capture the spirit of the showbiz industry, with all its ups, downs, and how it affects the people who work in it. The plots are slightly different, but don't let that fool you--both stories are about hard working young girls and the people who support them.

Tyranid5 says...

Skip Beat's female lead has a lot in common with Haruka in terms of personality and self confidence.

Skip Beat stands out as a kind of show where if you watched UtaPri and wished for a stronger female lead or perhaps less of harem-y series. Skip Beat would be my first recommendation. To satisfy either of those wants while remaining within the Idol universe.

Uta no Prince would be the kind of series from those fans of Skip Beat who like the Music side of Idol life and possibly a bit more romance while still maintaining some of the simple aspects from Skip Beat that make it so enjoyable.

lunaaquamarine says...

The chibi modes in those animes are just too adorable! >.<

Personally, I'm a big romance fan, so that probably affects the animes I like.

Theadventurer2019 says...

they both are fun to watch . if your looking for a good laugh then , they're up your alley.

FullmetalDragon says...

Both series feature feisty teenage girls finding their way in life, a little bit of romance, and a crap ton of hot guys. 

ewrell says...

They have strong female leads which is what drew me in. Both animes are comedic and they both have serious moments where you cant help but have respect for the mc. Kyoko is a bit rougher around the edges, but she has a lot of entertaining and loveable moments.

lufeiko says...

I really like skip beat!! And kamisama kiss even though they aren't the same they are some of my favs

AirCommodore says...

The personalities of Fruits Basket's Tohru and Skip Beat's Kyoko aren't outwardly similar, but they're both incredibly driven independant girls whose parents are out of the picture, and who place and enormous emphasis on friendship.

Both series are exquisitely-crafted, with a perfect balance between heartwarming and hilarious. If you're a fan of the shoujo genre, or just romantic comedies in general, and you liked one, you would definately like the other.

sarrysar09 says...

Both anime feature young women who strive to succeed in adversity. One girl overcomes lonliness while another overcomes hatred and betrayal. You can't help but cheer for both of them and feel good as they succees!!

LunarJelly says...

It's a really good anime and if you like a bit of Romance with Comedy then you'll love this anime.

Tyranid5 says...

The leads for Skip Beat and Fruits Basket may be the most similar to each other and are the central part of both series. However when thinking of what series is most similar to the other this is the match up that I think works best. If i had to sum up why I would say that if you took Skip Beats out of its idol-centeric world and put it into setting centered around school and social standing (rich v poor) what I would want to see is what Fruits Basket gives viewers.