The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Recommendations

juananto says...

Haruhi & Yuripee are kinda similar, both have a great attitude, I think if haruhi were dead, she may be kinda yuripee (lol).

Qplayer says...

The structures of both shows are very similar. Both have groups that are led by an energetic girl with wild plans and a lively attitude. Both have elements of the supernatural interwoven into the plot.

chii says...

If you like super energetic girls leading a group of people for a interesting cause check either of these shows out.

LittleChomp says...

A headstrong girl recruits a boy into a group that he doesn't want to be a part of but can't escape. He's forced to do exactly what she wants, even if she only orders him around on a whim. Am I describing Kyon and Haruhi or Yuzuru and Yuri? Both, obviously. ^_^

ninjapintu says...

Both the series give same vibes. The cast is kinda similar as well. Even though the story is completely different, I am sure If you like one, you will like another

Konakaga says...

Both Angel Beats and Haruhi Suzumiya both start off as somewhat of a Comedy, where we start off not knowing very much, and then combines mysteries and comedy during the series.

Xjylix says...

2 characters that look the same

Haruhi Suzumiya and Yuri Nakamura =)

Sets in school, nice drawn, same humor =)

gretzky99 says...

The story and atmosphere of these two are pretty different but at the same time they have something in common. The female leads are really energetic and they make others do a lots of silly things.

MrMetroid says...

Other than the obvious lookalike to Haruhi, they are also share very similar humorous moments plus both have ridiculous plans

Dozo says...

Both these series have a similar surface, in which a group of high school students deal with ridiculous, extraordinary and hilarious situations. However, beneath this façade, you find two profound, intriguing and compelling storylines which will make you question fundamental aspects of life. You will certainly have fun watching these series but the thing that you will remember most, long after finishing watching them, will be the unresolved issues which raise questions worth asking.

Suimin says...

As soon as I started watching the first episode Angel Beats!, I related Yuri to Haruhi with her uptight attitude and bossy personality. Right off the bat, the main female character forces the main male character into a club that deals with the supernatural in both series.

The topic of God is a common subject of mystery in both series. The biggest difference regarding God in both The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Angel Beats! is that in Haruhi, the topic of God is understood by everyone besides Haruhi, and is a mystery that takes place in the real world. In Angel Beats!, nobody knows whether or not there is a God, and is a mystery that the group is searching for in the afterlife.

Xx1Talon1xX says...

The style of the main people in the animes both have many similarities to each other, just look at the main girl characters. Ya,um i think you can see my point, but both are really good showas and i recomend both : )

Chefalton says...

These are both similar in many ways. They both have a supernatural feeling to them with similar leaders (Haruhi and Yurippe). Angel Beats! is definitely more serious and touching as well as funny, but The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is also very interesting, fun, and worth watching.

flalayla says...

HAHAHA the two shows were made by the same person :) both are VERY good shows and i promise you if you like one you'll like the other. Yurippe and Haruhi are both very similar :) Both shows will tear at your heart strings and really make you think.

Kiriya says...

Both are great anime, both have their own distinct plots.  At the same time though, both have a common tone, and "feel" similar, if that makes sense. How about, "Normal guy suddenly thrown into a strange world".  In the case of Angel Beats, this is quite literal. In haruhi, it's more how his world is suddenly rocked on it's heels.  Both are worth a look.

Drasticc says...

Okay what can I say besides that fact that the whole group of highschool kids that go out and have wonderful adventures while battling the everyday mundane school life. What really ties these two animes together are the female leads...and they do just that!  Besides the similar looks of certain charaters, the comedy is well balanced with a slice of life.

epicotaku says...

Angel Beats and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya are both similar kind of and they both have a group lead by girls who cause trouble for the others but they have fun and that's all that matters. The only difference is that Yuri cares more for her people, but they're still both excellent animes.

TheEpicStickMan says...

Funny that these two are together, considering the laugh I had when the two main female leads seem to be the same.  Haruhi is a good show (a bit overrated if you ask me) but it has it's interesting moments.  Angel Beats, on the other hand, I would recommend way more than Haruhi.  In the end, both have great animation and interesting characters.  Angel Beats might have a stronger story, but both are great in their own way.

Frostwatcher says...

Both brilliant anime's with a similar style, highly recommened watching both of them if you enjoy one or the other!

neutrino says...

I couldn't quite figure out what Angel Beats reminded me of, but seeing how Yuri styles her hair, it came to me.  Angel Beats is clearly a reimagining of Melancholy.  Both are set in weird worlds, the humor is similar, and the cast of characters are basically the same. 

aminex says...

These two animes are awesome!! They are both very similar becausse it gives you that mystery-ish feeling, and it has its funny moments, and can also make you cry because that's how awesome it is.

Gavia says...

Angel Beats! and the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya have many similarities. Mainly, the characters are alike. The amount of character development also seems similar. Both series have themes of friendship, humour and supernatural elements. I feel that these similarities are enough that you surely will enjoy one if you like the other.

CrazyMadHatter says...

• Both Set in a school.
• Both have supernatural powers involved.
• Both have some romance involved.
• Both have groups that are led by girls both that even look similar.

Dreamteller says...

As previous users said, Haruhi & Yuripee are really similar. Both anime have supernatural elements, but Angel Beats is more dramatic. Both are worth to see.

TinyBird says...

Both anime are quite similar, with some supernatural elements. Both of these are worth seeing! 

liljoeaa says...

They are both great shows about a guy who gets mixed up in supernatural mayhem. The only difference is Haruhi is more comedy.

NicoNicoDesu says...

The shows are achingly similar. Haruhi and Yuri are both energetic leaders of a ragtag group of weirdos. Both stories have a hefty dose of comedy, but "TMOHS" has little of the emotional weight that "Angel Beats!" carries. On the other hand, the "TMOHS" movie does contain a lot of drama, so that recommendation is appropriate, too.

zanemaster98 says...

Intense action, adventure, character development, romantic entanglement, craziness. Both ways!

XkittymewmewX says...

To be honest, I found Haruhi and Yuri to be extremely similar, which sort of bugged me because I watched Haruhi first.  I loved the supernatural themes of both of them.  

Mafiacow says...

For almost a year, the Haruhi franchise were the only anime I deemed worthy of 5 star rating, but now, Angel Beats! is the only non-Haruhi anime to achieve such a rating from me.Both have:-An energetic leader character who is sorta tsun at first, but would do anything for her friends-A stoic character with cool super powers-Good comedy-A big supernatural theme in a school setting-Amazing story

JAhU says...

Both series share a great number of similarities and because of that fans of one of those series might like the other. The fact that the female lead is a genki girl and the male lead plays the straight man in gags is just the tip of the iceberg, but there are simply too many similarities to list. I hope this is enough to encourage you to watch one if you liked the other, because it's really worth it (both series sport a decent story, characters and the production values are high).

P.S. Make sure to bring a pack of tissues when you watch Angel Beats!, because it can switch from crazy comedy to drama and even tragedy.

Nonextant says...

Excellent story with good character designs. Great pacing and excellent music. I ended up buying all the soundtracks and the live concert

Grach says...

Both Angel Beats! and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumia feature a heavy load of comedy and in Angel Beats! case, action. They both share the charasmatic leader and her group of misfits and outcasts who go about their anything but daily lifestyle, and the troubles that they bring. Also, they both share the ability to tug at the strings of the veiwer's emotions.

bklynbajan1989 says...

both have a similar feel of interesting school days that you never want to end. There is a good mix of comedy and drama in both with slightly more drama in Angel Beats!

TheTacticianMusician says...

I reccommend only for the similarity in characters and scenarios. Angel Beats has more of a serious tone and definitely a more dramatic story behind the whole show than The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Most of the episodes' individual stories from both anime are random to bizare, including things from concerts, to sports matches, to pretending to graduate school, to endlessly repeating the same episode over and over again... The main character is just your generic main character, who is unwillingly dragged into joining a group called the SOS/SSS Brigade.

HKBattosai says...

If you like Angel Beats! (for Yuripee) or the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (for Haruhi) then you'll probably like the other because both series feature a lively, energetic female protagonist. Both happen to lead a group of others through on a journey through their respective supernatural worlds and elements.

Monkeyofdoom44 says...

The main girl in both shows is absurdly similar to the other down to their look. Both anime’s take place in a school. Both anime’s deal with theological themes. Both anime’s have a subtle air of mystery about them. I would not recommend Haruhi to someone who’s seen angel beats but I would recommend angel beats to someone who’s seen Haruhi. The reason for this being that angel beats is considerably higher quality. This is due to when each show was made respectively and isn’t to say Haruhi is a bad show. I thoroughly enjoyed both.

Lamia69MJ says...

Wow! Both Anime has Interesting & Loveable Characters..has some similarities which is why..Worth Watching 

Grv says...

Both Lucky Star and Haruhi have received mixed reviews from the general anime fan scene, but, what goes without question is that they are truly perfect for each other. These two series provide real laughing out loud moments to the point where you wonder who may have heard you guffaw at 2 o'clock in the morning. A mix of characters in both series provides you with numerous absurd and wacky scenarios, and a combination of sarcasm, imitation and pure comedy genius moments makes both of these series pure dynamite.

haruka says...

There are a lot of similarities with these two anime! They have the same humor and cuteness in them!! <3

JAhU says...

If you're impatiently waiting for the next season of Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi you should watch Lucky Star. Both of these shows are school comedies made by Kyoto Animation and thus share a variety of things like style, humour, voice actors and much more. On the top of that there are references to MoSH almost in every episode. Need I say more?

Freewind says...

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Lucky Star are anime which have lots of randomness involved to keep the watcher guessing what might happen next. Aya Hirano voices main characters in both giving them a kawaii factor.

dolphinloverjc says...

Although the art style is different, Lucky Star is similar to the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. They show the otaku's point of view to the anime. Otaku Konota Izumi, played by Aya Hirano aka Haruhi, shows her love for gaming, anime, and manga; she shares her love hysterically with her friends Kagami, Tsukasa, and Miyuki. They face their adventures of their last two years of their high school life. Lucky Star has the same voices as the ones on the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya anime. It is the Family Guy of Japan or Family Girls of Japan.

freakzilla says...

Both are a story about the lifestyle of a strange high school girl and her friends. Besides the tons of jokes that may or may not be random, there are plenty of other things that put these two anime apart from the rest. There is the "different" atmosphere and the major emphasis on the female lead's character -- not only character development, but also discovering things about her nature. The stories also can change topics immediately to something else.

As a last note I'd advise people to watch Lucky Star after Suzumiya Haruhi, since there are a lot of references to it in Lucky Star.

Jarudin says...

Lucky Star parodies heavily on Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu; not only do they share the same female voice lead (seiyuu), but Suzumiya Haruhi shows up more than once in Lucky Star. Lucky Star also looks on anime (and Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu) from an otaku point of view. In terms of reasoning you could say Lucky Star is a meta-'Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu'.

Sevoth says...

If it exist, both series will make fun of it. They're both hilarious, nonsensical, and make you laugh at what's really nothing.

Onmyoji says...

Both animes have this streak of zany, wildly insane humour running through them. Lucky Star will definitely strike a chord with you if you liked The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, because of main character Konata's obsession with Haruhi, and the similar wackiness in each.

Echoleon says...

I suggest Lucky Star because of how they are both purely random stories, combined with a likeable yet slightly abnormal main character. If you liked The Melacholy of Haruhi Suzimya because of Suzumiya Haruhi's odd ways of thinking, then you'll probably like Lucky Star because of Izumi Konata. Also, if you understood and enjoyed The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya's sense of humor, then you'll most likely enjoy the same style of humor in Lucky Star.

doomsday says...

I think anyone who enjoyed Haruhi will enjoy Lucky Star. I believe this because first off, they\'re both made by the same company and feature several of the same voice actors. I also believe this because they\'re both in the \"Slice-of-Life\" style. Lucky Star also makes references to Haruhi, Aya Hirano, and anime in general through-out the series.

MegamiYari says...

Haruhi is voiced by the same person as Konata, which is Aya Hirano. They both have great music and amazing art. Although, Haruhi has more paranormal stuff in it, Lucky Star is very random. But, they both have lots of humor.

Alito says...

both series have jokes of normal high school students lifes, in addition to a variety of jokes for manga, games and anime.

ShoujoQ says...

Seeing as Lucky Star consistently rips off Haruhi, and has several of the same voice actors (not to mention cameos from all the main characters of Haruhi), a fan of Haruhi would find Lucky Star an enjoyable ride.

frozencupcake says...

The reason for this recommendation is very simple. the main character Lucky star, Konata, is obsessed with Haruhi Suzumiya and as a consequence many refrences to Haruhi are made, not subtle either.

Other than the obvious, both explore lives of high school girls who have a rather strange, irrational way of looking at life. (and the people they drag along with them)

NoxShadow says...

Their created by the same studio and are made in a similar random funny, but still manages to have a plot style. Lucky Star has a few references to Haruhi which we watchers love to search for and point out. Both are adorably cute and great to watch.

galacticdude7 says...

After seeing Haruhi, you'll love all of the little Haruhi references scattered throughout Lucky Star. Even though Lucky Star is more of a slice of life anime, fans of Haruhi will just love Lucky star.

liltootsiepop says...

Lucky Star is a parody show that often capitalizes on the popularity of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (both shows were created by the same studio) as the former is full of references to the latter. They are very similar in terms of humour and premise; Lucky Star seems as though it is aimed partially at The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya fans.

If you have only seen Lucky Star, you would understand a lot more of the references the series makes if you were to watch The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

DeathCrunch says...

Both light hearted (for the most part) comedy slice of life shows. 

Share most of the voice cast and the Lead Lucky Star character constantly references Haruhi. 

Whether you want to get the references origin or want to see the references for a show you've watched, its all good.

eaper says...

Not only are each of these anime produced by the same company, but they both are slice of lives with crazy humor. Also, a main character is voiced by the same artist in each. Finally, Lucky star has many allusions directly to The Melancholy that anyone that has seen both would greatly appreciate.

Symmetrical says...

Both series have their random moments and alot of comedy. But Melancholy of haruhi has more of a story line to it instead of lucky star has no real plot. Both are amazing so if you like one you will like the other.

mikupinku says...

Both have one moe character (Miyuki and Mikuru) the enthusiastic (Konata and Haruhi) and the shy one (Minami and Yuki). The anime alludes to the school life and comedy. If you want watch these anime, I recommend watch first Suzumiya Haruhi no yuutsu, to understand the parodies in Lucky Star about this anime.

subarashiineko says...

Lucky Star and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya have very simialar humor. Also Aya Hirano voice the main characters in both series. Lucky Star also has several references to Melancholy of Haruhi. If you liked one, you should check out the other.

Aurora3500 says...

Watching one of these will ensure if you loved one then you'll love the other. Both main characters (haruhi-Haruhi, and Konata-Lucky Star) are exciting and do things their way. Lucky Star also refrences Haruhi frequently as an added bounus!

meroko1 says...

Both have a very energetic character & both have pecular characters. Anyone would bve able 2 enjoy these animes . :)

Gavia says...

Both have a similar upbeat fun feel to them.

Furthermore they were made by the same people, so some themes repeat between them and Lucky Star contains plenty of references to Haruhi.

xddamnxrandomxd says...

In Ouran High School Host Club, the Host Club learns what it really is like to be "middle class"; a group learns of another world (a world of instant coffee.) In The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Kyon learns that espers, time travelers, and aliens really do exist; a person learns of another world (a world of mysterious beings that he thought only existed in people's imaginations.)

Sangokagome says...

Love the name Haruhi? Adore anime that center around clubs? Enjoy a pinch of romance with just a bit of fanservice? Well then, sink your teeth into Ouran or Haruhi! Fujioka and Suzumiya are two girls not to be missed!

vernanonix says...

Action, adventure, romance! Ouran Host Club and Haruhi Suzumiya promise all that to some extent. Compelling story and loveable characters really draw the viewer in. And besides, both the main characters are named Haruhi. I mean, how cool is that?

Animedreamer240 says...

Not only are both series highly unique and comical, they center on a club in which its members have their own different personality to bring to the table. In both cases, the leader is the most overly-dramatic of them all.

wolfangel87 says...

In the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Ouran High School Host Club the characters learn that something outside of their own ‘world’ exists. In the case of Ouran they learn about instant coffee, which does not seem like a big deal to the average person but to the elite, aristocratic characters it was a major point in the series. Where as in the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Kyon learns of aliens, time traveling, and espers, something the average person has no idea about. There is a little bit of romance squeezed into each series with some comical aspects too.

Szwagier says...

Both anime are comedies, portraying activieties of a very strange clubs, that seem to have no real goal except enjoyment of their members.

Also in both cases main character (or 2nd main in case of Ouran) is a very bright, strong, leader-type of person, with unusual ideas, that usually change the lifes of the other characters.

pizzasnail says...

They both include a wonderful cast of characters and have a great balance of comedy and serious story. People who liked Haruhi in Ouran will love Haruhi in Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu because of both of their complete deviation from a typical female character.

bleachgirl102 says...

Both of these series have a wacky, random sense of humor and involve school clubs.  There's also a strong felmal lead and a touch of romance in each that draws the viewer in.  Although Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is science fiction and Ouran has more outright comedy, they both have a similar feel.

AvionExile says...

The sense of humor in both of these is quite the same. There's this blunt sarcasm that can be found in either anime. Not to mention the situation where the normal protagonist is surrounded by extreme personalities and kind of ends up being taken along on the others' rides.

Though the plots aren't really all that similar, both shows have the same feel, and both are really enjoyable.

stylomagix says...

The melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi and Ouran high school host club match in a way that both of these anime get hyper. The comedy is unlimited and both are pretty entertaining.

Apart from the fun, both have a female protagonist. And the funny thing is that both of them have the same name: Haruhi.

See, so Ouran and Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi both are quite similar and enjoyable anime.

Narutoshinobierika says...

This is a super funny anime about a girl named Haruhi (no relation to Suzumiya) who stummbles across this Host club in this rich school. the only reason she is tied to the host club is because she broke mercandise and cant pay them back. This anime has a plethera of different characters that end up all having fun.i love it so much. its a must watch 5 star.

eaper says...

Each of these series are centered in a high school around a group of humorous characters in a club together, Also, each of these series has a strong female lead with budding romances going on behind the scenes. Both of these series are must sees for anyone that enjoys these genre.

SarangChihinoke says...

Haruhi Fujiyuka got sucked into a Host Club while Haruhi Suzumiya sucks everyone into her club The SOS Brigade. Both clubs are extremely weird and dedicated to each other and their cause and only targets certain people. OHSHC targets lonely ladies seeking attention and the SOS Brigade targets aliens, time travelers and espers (warriors that protect the various dimensions).

ZoboCamel says...

Both Ouran and TMoHS have a very similar dynamic between the two main characters (Haruhi and Tamaki in Ouran, Kyon and Haruhi in TMoHS); the former of each is always dragged unwillingly into the other's schemes. Both are comedy series, using primarily sarcasm, that are set in an extremely odd school club of some kind, and each uses story-telling aids (the narration in TMoHS, the subtitle-box-things in Ouran) to add extra humour here and there.

LittleChomp says...

Haruhi from Ouran and Kyon from Melancholy both get drawn into school clubs that they don't want to join, but neither can leave. Along the way, their impetuous leaders cause all sorts of trouble, but everything works out all right... usually, anyway.

LAnn says...

Ouran High School Host Club and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya are more alike than one would think. The lead of Ouran, Haruhi Fujioka (no relation to Suzumiya) and the lead of Haruhi Suzumiya, Kyon, are the tag-alongs of their school clubs forced by their overly flamboyant leaders (Tamaki from Ouran and Haruhi Suzumiya from Suzumiya) into doing weird and insane things to keep the club alive.

Although their anime each take different routes in the end, each holds to the other in a charming way. There's always an underlined feel of romance in each title, although Ouran displays this more than Suzumiya. Bits of action and crack are also displayed, putting the lead characters in more trouble than the normal high school student. Despite the switch of gender roles, these two titles have very similar feels. I'm not going to save that you'll love one if you loved the other, but at least take a look at the other title.

hamletsmage says...

Crazy school antics, a hilarious cast, and a girl named Haruhi. The main character is pretty level-headed, and somehow keeps their cool despite being surrounded by some rahter interesting characters.

StudioGirlKoi says...

Both shows revolve around two girls, and in this case, they even have the same name. Haruhi Suzumiya is about a bossy girl wanting to explore the extraterrestrial and creates a club, while Ouran involves Haruhi Fujioka, a poor girl entering a rich high school that has to pay a debt to the school's most beloved club. Watching both shows is a great way to balance both comedy and drama that isn't dull or drawn out.

Gavia says...

Mostly these two have a similar energy: Both are upbeat shows about friendship and school life.

greyseyboy says...

These two shows (Haruhi and Ouran) are actually remarkably similar in basic set up. An intersesting female lead joins a group and wacky antics follow. These female leads even have the same first name (Haruhi). However, the directions that the shows go in after that are vastly different, but both very entertaining. So if you liked Haruhi, then you'll like Ouran (and vice-versa), because they are both very similar, but also different enough for it not to feel like you're watching the same show.

aspasia says...

Both shows have a pushy, somewhat unhinged female lead. Also, hilarity and fan-service abound! Both are worth watching more than once.

ejs123 says...

Furi Kuri (FLCL) is a must see for fans of Melancholy. They both have similar senses of humor, both in the randomness and perverseness of them. Although it's on the short side, FLCL is definitely worth the time to watch it.

ENTROPY says...

Both Haruhi and FLCL involve eccentric and, at times, overbearing female characters who possess some kind of secrecy/supernatural nature unknown to the lead male character during the first episodes.

Sevoth says...

Both series come off as completely crazy, nonsensical series with absolutely no point but to make you split your sides laughing at nothing. However, despite being comedies, they both contain deep, philosophical meanings.

ToonMasta says...

Both series are absoulutely funny and random. Both series also feature a bizarre, often confusing storyline - if you watch them in their original formats - featuring students, unusual romances, aliens, and other strange things happening in an otherwise normal worldinvolving romance and bizarre happenings . Both series feature a high-energy character, whose name - in both series, oddly enough - starts with "Haru" If you love one, there's a good chance you'll love the other, too.

vernanonix says...

Haruhi Suzumiya spans many genres with it's craziness. In fact, it's so crazy thatshould you enjoy it, FLCL should be an easy jump due to the randomosity of it. The eccentrics Haruhi and Haruko complement each other from across the gap, making these two hit anime really bring on the laughs.

shadowalchemist198 says...

While FLCL is only about 6 episodes long with only the skeleton of a plot, both FLCL and Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya have the sort of humor that appeals to people with dry humor. The charactes constantly get into strange situations, and the interactions are hillarious.

Adouma says...

If utter confusion interspersed with hilarity are your sort of thing, both of these are essential viewing. 'nuf said.

fizrox says...

I will make this one short: absurd, absurd, absurd, somewhat weak, confused boy who is strongly influenced by vivid, eccentric, noisy girl, absurd one more time. If this is what you were looking for - try this one!

bleachgirl102 says...

Both of these are strange, humorous, "out there" science fiction series with a strong, charismatic, and somewhat mysterious felmal lead.  They both have drama, adventure, and loveable characters.  These are two of my favorite anime and if you like one, you are sure to like the other.

cassiesheepgirl says...

If you like highly irritating female leads and bizarre random humour then you will probably like both FLCL and Haruhi Suzumiya. Both have a similar sort of feel to them, though FLCL is much more fast paced.

eaper says...

Each of these series are extremely different from any other series I have seen, almost making a new genre within themselves (or a mishmash of many). There were times in both which I had little idea what was going on (Mainly because I watched Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya in the order it was originally aired). Also, both of these series have a very strong main female character, are set in a town where little happens, have aliens and the like as a main piece, and have somewhat of a harem feel to them (Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya more so). Finally, both of these series have a large amount of random humor and plenty of fan service.

hamletsmage says...

Between aliens, an overly enthusiastic (and slightly perverted) female lead, and the guy stuck with trying to to control her, the series are pretty similar. Both have a rather interesting humor and include a cast of individuals who might not be entirely sane.

psirockster says...

Both series cram in surreal storylines, more-than-slightly-off-kilter female leads, and enough intertextuality to keep you clicking Wikipedia pages for months. The main protagonists also share that same cynical reluctance you see in every male lead who is forced to tag along with a Manic Pixie Girl™. Both series are enjoyable on multiple registers, navigating easily between dick jokes and metaphilosophical discourse, though FLCL is a more insistent on imparting a literary reading.

werehuntress says...

There is never a slow moment in these anime due to the antics of the highly energetic female protagonists. The male protagonists of both anime who are laidback, and easygoing, are often times roped into the scheming plots of the female, which result in uproarous outcomes. If comedic, slice of life anime is your thing do not pass up these delectable treats!

neverknowsbest says...

Aside form the obvious comedic aspects, I find Taiga and Haruhi likeable in a similar way.  Though Toradora! does not have as strong of a supporting cast, I feel both play well for eachother.

thepgo says...

Both female leading characters are energetic, a bit eccentric. Male protagonists are "soul" of both of the series - inteligent, ironic comments often make lots of funny situations.

Both series are school life, having quite similar flavour.

DeathCrunch says...

Two slice of life comedies with clueless main characters that you know you want them to be together but somethings always pulling them apart. Whether it be other love interests or you know, being an all powerful god who can reset the universe at will.

eaper says...

These series are both centered around a slightly bored male lead that basically completely accepts a rather strong female into their life, leading it to a complete change. Both of these series also have a slight harem feel, are somewhat slow paced, and have a similar arch when it comes to the romance. Finally, the story in each is told from the main male in the series, and each of the males have a similar outlook on life.

LittleChomp says...

If you enjoy anime with strong, determined, and brash heroines, both The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Toradora! should be right up your alley. Haruhi and Taiga both know exactly what they want, and they do whatever it takes to pursue it, however, their strong fronts sometimes blind them to the feelings budding inside their hearts. Still, if you loved one of these girls, the other can probably capture your heart as well. :)

Gavia says...

The thing that really binds these two together are the character portrayals. Strong casts are included in both shows, with several major characters who are similar. Though I feel I should add that Toradora contains much more character development. (Due to Haruhi being based of a rather long series of light novels).

These two are both slice of school life and comedy, but Toradora is more romance focused whereas Haruhi contains supernatural/science fiction elements.

Jdogtoocool says...

I agree both Toradora and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya are very similar and feature a great romantic story in a school life setting. If you like one I'm sure you'll love the other.

elexandria says...

Both anime contain exciting and unique plots, and you'll never find yourself falling asleep during an episode. The two main characters from each series, Haruhi and Taiga, both have significant similarities and if you like one of them, you'll love the other. As well as amazing and developed characters for the supporting casts. And the comedy levels in both shows are extremely high and hilarious. 

FunkyTime says...

Both shows feature a male lead with a massive amount of snark having to put up with the antics of a crazy tsundere female lead. Haruhi has supernatural elements that Toradora lacks, but the dynamics between the core cast are similar.

virtualdad says...

This anime really hits a soft spot if you like romance anime. Ryuji and Taiga clash heads with each other while helping eachother to find love, while in the process, they begin to fall for eachother. 

sothis says...

The obnoxious Haruhi reminds me of the obnoxious Kagura... but furthermore, if you like the (attempted) randomness of The Melancholy of Haruhi, you'd definitely enjoy the much better, much funnier, and much more random Azumanga.

ejs123 says...

If you liked Melancholy, you'll love Azumanga Daioh. They share the knack for zany, off the wall, random humor. AD maintains a plot throughout each episode, so it's not one of those "gag a minute" shows that make no sense.

Jeremymill says...

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Azumanga Daioh are both school based comedies. Both are extremely amusing and funny, however Azumanga Daioh does take a somewhat lighter view. In any case, any fan of Azumanga Daioh would, no doubt, enjoy The Melancholy Of Haruhi Suzumiya and vice versa.

Adam says...

I watched these around the same time as each other, and loved both of them. These two are both high school based comedies, and are definitley shows that will make you "lol". Anyone looking for a slice of life comedy should pick up either or, and no doubt you will enjoy one if you liked the other.

jurexplay says...

Those are one of the most hilarious anime ever made. Although there’s almost no plot little action but you still laugh like crazy. I really recommend it to comedy oriented fans, after watching these shows you will not be able to fall asleep.

Oehr says...

Both anime are funny as hell and combine all kinds of personalities!

Hyperactive Haruhi and crazy Yukari

Silent Yuki and slow Osaka

Moe Mitsuki and good looking Sakaki

There are so many similar personalities, so if you liked one, you'll surely love the other series too!

I would love to see a second season of both, but you should watch both first^^

mapletree says...

Both full of random jokes that you can watch again and again. You'll definitely will enjoy both of them.

hamletsmage says...

A bunch of friends trying to get through high school, go on adventures, and perform some rather interesting antics to keep the humor alive. Haruhi might have some supernatural occurances, but Azumanga has Osaka, whose mind is a supernatural occurance, in my opinion. Humor, school life, and an intriguing cast makes these two animes a must-see combo!

BloodySocks says...

There are a few reasons that Clannad is similar to the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Clannad's main male role is once again an apathetic (yet present) and inactively humorous character, who tells the kind of jokes you're used to seeing from Kyon in Haruhi. Although Clannad's male role is not the focus of attention, the story is told from his point of view. Also, there are supernatural forces going, although not on such a scale as those in Haruhi. There is a hint of love here as well, although, as of the seventh episode, it's not very obvious. A fan of the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya should enjoy this new anime.

Zimmbo says...

Tomoya Okazaki and Haruhi Suzumiya are both bored. After all it's the same thing day after day. I think you will enjoy how life gets interesting all of a sudden for when the right people and an idea come together.

Skip says...

Enjoy the manic craziness of Suzumiya? Then maybe Clannad is something to try. Initially Tomoya is similar to Suzumiya, both have the ability to say some crazy things and everyone seems to be oblivious to it.

The series also uses 'over the top' scenes to hammer home some of the more comical moments. Worth a watch.

wolfangel87 says...

In Clannad and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya the main characters are bored and want to make a club. They also both have supernatural aspects to them and a bunch of crazy situations, with comical moments intertwined.

Hadogenes says...

I think there is "something" what is connecting this series. I can't tell what exactly it is, maybe the crankiness (<- first use of this word ;) ) of both anime.

But there are many obvious facts which connects these anime ex. both anime are around some club in school (the topis of both clubs are extremely different, but in both there is reactivating or creating new club), both main male characters are similar (bored, but when they meet main female they change a bit).

In Clannad there is more, what I called it, philosophy babble.

Clannad is little worse than Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, but if someone very like the second he will also enjoy Clannad.

fizrox says...

Both series are about a group of high school friends having many ideas and problems in the same time. The main characters are boy and a girl who have some feelings for each other. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, these anime are much alike.

eaper says...

Both of these series are Slice of Life, based around making a club, and the main character in each is a rather apathetic boy that gets attached to the main female without completely recognizing it fully. Also, they both have some harem within.

4EverDreamer says...

Both shows have a male central character who find themself being drafted for a club. The shows are very humorous, and have some perverted fun. Also, there are underlying supernatural occurances

watsup3 says...

they both have a lazy and unmotivated boy who is drawn in by a girl who is overengetic to start/restart a club.

snivets says...

The main character combination in both shows is quite similar: an enthusiastic female lead who has a taste for the dramatic and a low-energy male lead who allows himself to be sucked into her schemes. Haruhi is a little more overbearing than the well-mannered Chitanda; Oreki and Kyon are almost identical; Melancholy is a little more sci-fi while Hyou-ka falls more under slice-of-life.

mentalstatic says...

I think the main thing that people would like about hyou-ka when compairing to melancholy is the great characters, especially the lead males. both are very likable and their internal monologue is clever and witty. I think hyou-ka is the better so far but both have great style and unique plots.

discospider says...

If you like some mystery both of these shows have it. They both also revolve around an ordinary guy who gets pulled around by a more eccentric girl in large adventures that they don't want to be a part of. They have similar humour in these escapades and also feature a similar love tension building. 

Naga says...

In both series male lead narrates from his ironic/ a bit sarchastic POV. Kyon and Oreki are both dealing with overly enthusiastic female lead who gets them into doing stuff they are not even interested in and think of it as a bother. It´s a plot device in both anime. Both feature good mysteries, Hyouka has a slice of life/school life aproach when Suzumiya SF. Mysteries in Suzumiya are on far larger scale than in Hyouka where they are around pointless stuff but are suprisingly better made. If you are fan of one go check other... seriously!

MaxwellPiston says...

Bored male gets dragged into a club with hyper-active female and enjoys solving mysteries despite his protests. Both KyoAni.

Shivichan says...

Haruhi and Hyouka both revolve around two lazy guys who are forced into a club/using their brain by a charimatic, beautiful girl.Although Haruhi is WAY more brash than Eru, the both shows offer a striking similarity, but with Hyouka taking a Slice of life path while Haruhi is more towards the Sci-fi supernatural side.

Ischabold says...

Similar dynamic between the two main characters. Both feature slice of life high school club settings, but Melancholy adds a sci-fi twist whereas Hyouka focuses on everyday mysteries.

Harbin says...

While Haruhi takes school activities to the extreme, Sagara takes everything quite literally in a military sense.  In both series, one of their friends gets dragged unwillingly into their mess.  Kyon from Haruhi sits in a similar boat as Chidori from Fumoffu, as each must get accustomed to their counterparts' weird personalities.

Kari84075 says...

Haruhi and Sagara are both 'abnormal' students. While Haruhi is trying to find aliens, time travelers, and espers, Sagara is checking other students and school property (such as fire alarms) for guns, bugs and grenades. Amidst all of the chaos, Kyon and Chidori are trying to keep it to a minimum, with little success.

Himitsu says...

An indifferent guy, and an eccentric girl; this is what you see in both Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu, and Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu. The amount of energy contained in these two anime is overwhelming, but results in pure hilarity; it's all fun and games. As an added bonus, you are swept away with excellent soundtracks, and beautiful animation (thanks KyoAni!).

shadowalchemist198 says...

These are both good series for comedy lovers. Both have excellent characters in strange situations doing strange things that make you laugh. Sousuke in Full Metal Panic Fumoffu wearing a big bear costume getting into a gun battle with a police officer on a bicycle is one of the stranger things you could see in anime, and watching two school girls duke it out in what appeared to have been cyberspace ranks right along up there.

JAhU says...

Both anime are school comedies and both are quite hilarious. If you liked one of those two you should check the other one.

hamletsmage says...

Sagara and Suzumiya must share the same gene that makes them take school to the extreme. Chidori and Kyon are their no-nonsense partners who try to rein in the rather destructive capabilities.

Kyoto Animation produced both series, and it shows. If you liked one, it's pretty much guarenteed you'll like the other.

hurin says...

The two shows feature supernatural events in a high school setting. While this is quite common in anime, what sets these apart is that they're not action anime, and require you to think about what's happening.

Sangokagome says...

Both start out as seemingly normal stories of girls in high school who seem to have nothing better to do than fool around with their friends and do as they please. However, later on, mystical and amazing things happen to Makoto and Haruhi, and prove that life is not always as simple as it seems (even if one of them might not realize it).

AliceMeow says...

Both Toki wo kakeru shoujo and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya feature female protagonists who have a supernatural ability to alter time/space around them. Although the setting for both stories are not entirely similar, I found a strong likeness between both 'slice of life' anime when it came to genre, and overall pace of the story, not to mention the actual direction. When I watched them, I didn't think they would be at all similar, but now that I have, I think you will enjoy one if you enjoyed the other.

Oehr says...

At first view, both anime seem pretty normal with a slice-of-life feel. Though as you might have noticed, it's not normal, not at all. Both feature a female protagonist with the ability to change their surroundings - even though its unconsciously. I'm sure you would enjoy both shows!

fizrox says...

High school + supernatural mystery + interesting characters = what you have been looking for after seeing this anime and in the same time what you will find in suggested series :)

Fargo says...

Both of these animes have female leads that are aided by supernatural forces to let nature takes its course the way they want to. The biggest difference is that The Girl Who Leapt Through Time's lead is aware of this and tries to rectify what's been done whereas The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya has its other main lead handle all the problems caused by this situation. You'll also find plenty of light-hearted comedy, heart-warming and saddening moments and endearing casts in both titles.