The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior - Recommendations

JawsN3D says...

(Based Off Bakura's 1st episode)Both Main Chracters are placed in an enviroment they don't want to be in and are sourounded by "unique" people that aren't your everday people.

ZetsubouKaiji says...

A fairly normal guy, getting away from his family for the first time is forced to live in a complex with a group of eccentric neighbors. Both these normal guy leads fall for one of these weirdos they've been forced to live with. It's a very simple but effective set up for a romantic comedy.  

Both of these shows have ensemble casts with the secondary characters getting plenty of screen time and development. The other eccentric characters are able to give the guy advice about his relationship or just bout life in general and this can lead to strong friendship. 

The normal guy in each show ends up playing straigtman to the wacky neighbors which creates a lot of comedic situations. However these neighbors aren't just jokes though, they have serious relationships and serious relationship problems. 

The main differences between the shows are Bokura using a lot of fast paced humor  and that Sakurasou is about artists rather than just normal students. However, at their heart these are both romantic comedies that have plenty of charm and will cause plenty of laughter along the way. If you liked one then by all means at least try the second one. 

Fireaxe says...

These two are not related in any way, but they're so similar they might as well be. Both feature a young teenage student moving in a new apartment complex where also lives a bunch of weirdoes. In both series, the main characters is at first a little off put by all the craziness that's going on at his new place, but eventually warms up to his new lifestyle, partly thanks to a new love interest.

They're both very funny, and at times even heart-warming, but what made Kawaisou and Sakurasou really stand out was their ensemble cast; a good mix of teenagers and young adults forming the main group. If you happened to watch and enjoyed one of them, I think the other is definitely worth watching so give it a shot!

Madoka says...

Both series focus on a male lead who moves into a complex/dormitory and is met with a group of rather eccentric characters.  Kawaisou has a focus amoungst both adult ages and school ages which Sakurasou is more school/graduates but this doesn't change the living standard and how the guy sinks into his new home with the lets say "interesting" groups.

Both series do well in not only comedy but the characters themselves are quite some good fun and well developed. Each series throws us a miss match mixup of characters to create some good comedy.

Whilst i feel Sakurasou is a little more on drama or more specificly put serious and Kawaisou is a little more comical side they both have there bitter sweet moments of drama making them both interesting. So though Kawaisou is probably more romance comedy side of the coin it still has some good similar drama to Sakurasou, as with Sakurasou hold a simliar front on comedy being quite alike Kawaisou.

Im sure if you enjoy one of these two, the other will likely appeal to you.

Frostwatcher says...

Both Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou and Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo hit the same vibe and theme of a light hearted comedy with a slight dash of romance.

Both start with a relatively normal high school age male moving into a shared living space with a small collection of eccentric characters that quickly become their closest friends.

Both also focus on a single main love interest whom both of which also come with quirky personalities throwing the main characters into a wide array of easy watching comedic situations.

If you have watched one of the two and enjoyed the vibe of the show it's safe to same the similar rom-com tone of the other should be warmly received by you!

Sethmac75 says...

Both Anime is in a dorm type setting. Both deals with the ins and outs of going to school but that is where it ends. Sakurasou no Pet NaKanojo deals more with the struggles of an average boy living with Geniuses. Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou is more about a boy living with eccentric people.

vernanonix says...

Both of these series bring about a boarding house kind of situation with a cast of quirky characters living together. With a romance budding in both and awesome amounts of character development to be had, both series leave little to be disappointed about.

GearBox says...

The relationship between the main couple in Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou and Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo are similar and develop at a similar pace. The breaks between humor and comedy are also really similar. Both animes share the same atmosphere. 

sboy says...

Both amines share the same problem the MC faces. They are in love with a resident in their dorm.

Boku Wa minna kawaisou is more ecchi but in the sense of jokes and so on adding to its comedic value

 Sakurasou is more on the romantic side but still leaves room for comedy.

Both are 10/10 and I would definitky recommend both

Xyagom says...

Sakurasou no pet na kanojo is much better :) i used the kawaii complex as post-anime stress relief. VERY VERY SIMILAR

Znitgod says...

It gives the overall same feeling in my opinon.

Also it's about a guy moving into a boarding house full of funny characters

Rotoprism says...

I really enjoy both shows and I feel that the use of both comedy and romance are similar in each show.

nickn715 says...

both are similar in the basic "guy gets put in school house he doesnt like but there's also an awkward girl" standpoint. both very worth watching

misakiaquarius says...

These two animes are very similar.

Boy moves into boarding house with strange and eccentric housemates. Boy doesn't want to live there exactly. Boy meets girl, boy falls in love with girl but doesn't make much progress until the end. 

Very funny and both have romance that progresses slowly because the romance was mainly focused through comedy. Apart from the fact that Sakurasou are all students of the same school and are classed as geniuses whereas Bokura has housemates from all different types of backgrounds/ages, the Animes are practically the same.

I felt there was a bit more Drama and Serious moments in Sakurasou and the back stories were more developed on that the ones in Bokura whilst Bokura focused more on the story, both had moments that would draw you in making you want to watch more, all the same the characters were all developed very well and you heard a bit of a backstory for each one.

I also have to make a comment that whilst Bokura focuses on the Main Protaganist and his Heroine, Sakurasou also has side couples which I ended up shipping way faster than both the main couples.

Both anime have small ecchi moments in them so that is a fair warning to those who don't like any sort of nudity whatsoever, as for if you can cope then I reccomend

I guess I enjoyed the art style in Bokura more than Sakurasou, just for the reason that Sakurasou, all the characters looked similar as for Bokura had characters of all different sizes and shapes.

Whilst Bokura has 12 episodes, Sakurasou has 24 which gave a bit more appeal to me because I got to watch for longer.

Both animes drew me in until the end and had me laughing throughout so if you've watched one I reccomend watching the other.

And if you haven't watched either, why not. (I would pick from what length you want first then watch the other after)

H0bie says...

With similar general overall premices, proliferous humor, and many loveable characters, Sakura and Bokura feel like cousins.

Encryption says...

Both are set in weird dorms with strange people who turn out to be really endearing. Even though the female character in Sakura is completely dependant of the male character while the one in Bokura is the complete opposite, the atmosphere is really similar and both those animes are relaxing to watch.

delolmo says...

They have a similar setting for the main character to reside at a baording house with various "unique" characters.  These characters are good friends between themselves but struggle to make friends with others as they are seen as strange by society.

PurplePeopleEater says...

Both stories are in a boarding house full of crazy interesting characters. The male ends up there not exactly by choice and ends up getting close to a female character who is strange and needs help with simple things. Overtime the two characters build a relationship.

CrunchyrollWeeb says...

Both deal with mismatching charachters in a dorm setting, there is a bit of romance, comedy, and slice-of-life in both. Both are equally good 8-9, must watch asap.

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FullmetalDragon says...

These two series have almost identical concepts, interesting characters and lots of comedy. They're both super cute as well.

Jasonborne says...

I love Pet girl of Sakurasau, its hilarious and exiting. I hope i  can find  more shows like it

picconiv says...

Both stories have similar characters, setting and humour.

Usa-kun is more assertive than Yusaku and generally less of a failure, although both share an extremely kind and timid personality.

I found Bo.Mi.Ka. to be funnier and with less drama, but if you enjoyed one I definitely recommend the other.

ZetsubouKaiji says...

These are both shows about a perfectly average young guy moves into a cozy new housing complex filled with quirky tenants. The male lead quickly falls smitten with of the other tenants only to find that she is related to the people that own the building. These are both romatic comedies that take their time setting up their stories before making any big moves. 

Maison Ikkoku is an older anime and honestly it hasn't aged very well. It's not as funny as Bokura, the characters are bland when compared to the ones in Bokura and given the huge episode count you can bet the series goes no where until the very end. THe one advantage age has given Maison is its look which is something that stands out as distinct compared to the more modern art styles. The show has a good look to it if you like the 80s style. 

Bokura isn't working with nearly as man episodes so it moves along much faster which makes the pacing more natural. Bokura's sharp sense of humor works better than the more sitcom like humor that Maison had during its run. 

However, both show are about a clumsey/unsure of himself guy slowly learning the lessons he needs to before he can get into a realtionship with the girl he likes. It can be a hard process to watch, but in the end both guys learn their lessons and come back stronger for it.

Maison is a classic even if it looks dated today, but it is still worth giving a look, and if you do enjoy Maison then you should jump right on Bokura to see a fresh take on similar subject matter.

Soltine says...

If you enjoy one you may find the other interesting. A youth enters a new apartment and instantly falls heads over heels for another tenant. Hilarity ensues as the other occupants toy with his fragile heart and in traditional Rom/Com fashion his awkward nature leads to misundertandings and complications. Rather light hearted comedies though Bokura may have a more "naughty" vibe compared to Mahoraba.

TheMather1 says...

Both are light-hearted romantic comedies revolving around the eccentric inhabitants of a boarding house and one would have no problem drawing parallels between the characters. Kawaisou seems to have attempted to copy the atmosphere of Mahoraba and give it a slightly more modern twist, something I feel it has succeeded in.

JoJo23 says...

i don't know how to say it , both of the animes have the same feeling and vibe , the insane comedy , romance , cute moment , and friendship , you will have fun watching both ! :D

CodySenpai says...

Both series has a lot of the same similarities, but also share many differences. Toradora is an excelent Anime with romance sprinkled here and there, while Kawai Complex is more of a Romcom. Having said that if you like Kawaii Complex i feel that you'd probably like Toradora and vise versa.

Nicknames says...

Both are a funny, charming anime about a student who start living in a dorm which happens to be mostly inhabited by eccentric people. Also both of them have a good mix of comedy and romance, though Kawaisou is more romance driven while Greenwood focuses more on comedy. If you liked one you should check the other.

zavyeta says...

I've watched hana-saku iroha a while back and it left me with an uplifted feeling that I was hoping to find in other anime and I didn't come across it until watching bokura was minna kawai sounds. The atmosphere is quite similar with animation but unique at the same time there are some similar characters but they are not exactly what makes them similar.again it's the atmosphere and warm fuzzy feeling that you just can't beat after watching the calm carefree episodes one by one(with of course some minor drama)

Nicoalanime says...

Anime has romance in a similar fashion to Acchi Kocchi (Place to Place) and is a love drama between a boy and girl.