Wolf Children - Recommendations

Karasune says...

As you might guess, both Ookami Kodomo and Usagi Drop tell a beautiful story about a parent raising a child (or children, in Ookami Kodomo) alone. While they are both heartwarming tales, the characters indeed have tough obstacles to overcome as raising children is no easy task, especially when the parent is on their own. Great character development, attractive animation, and very loving moments are included in these two anime. If you liked one, you should definitely check out the other. 

AirCommodore says...

Usagi Drop and Wolf Children both chronicle the life of, er, slightly unconventional families, and some of the troubles that come from this. Both are heartwarming and absolutely adorable.

Qplayer says...

Both anime are coming of age stories for both the parents and the children in unusual home situations. Both feature strong lead characters and relatively simple animation styles. Despite the unusual circumstances in both anime, they hold a surpringly down to earth view of life and the challenges that come with it.

jshin0220 says...

Heart warming animes about the love you can receive from raising children. Great tear jerkers, i wasn't crying a storm or anything, but i couldn't stop my eyes from watering up. The children are a bit strange in a way too for both animes. Wolf children, as the title says, contain children from a wolf man. For Usagi Drop, Rin is Daikichi's "aunt". i said "aunt" for a reason, and the only way to find out is to read the manga. Enjoy!

x0xJessChux0x says...

They are both light hearted and cute :3 <3 

umm anoo i dont know what else to write >///< 

IchiRukiloove1 says...

Both slice of life and coming of age anime. Both movies are about a single parent who struggles to raise the child/children. Wolf Children has elements of fantasy to it, it's about half wolf and half human children, other than that it's all real. Wolf Children has much more romance in it, and Usagi Drop has little here and there. Both focus on family, the importance of family, and how sometimes life in a family can be hard. Both are very emotional and it will lead you to tears. Both are very satisfying because they are very realistic, also really engaging. Watch both, and you will never regret it. 

RinReborn27 says...

Both are slice of life anime and wil make you cry sooner or later. Both are very capticating anime and will drag you in the story immediatly. They will give you a rollercoaster of feelings, plus they are both also stories about family. All of this together, I would also recommend these anime of you're a fan of slice of life and/or shoujo.

ShinyUmbreon says...

They're both about a single parent trying to give their children a happy life even if it means that the parents have to struggle to do so. The art and storylines are amazing yet simple.

Ailly says...

Both deal with the hardships of raising children. Although there is quite some drama, Usagi Drop and Wolf Children also like to highlight the joys and fun that can be had in life. They're simple and heartwarming stories that won't fail to brighten up your day.

BriannaOrtega says...

While Wolf Children is more about raising two very special children, Usagi Drop is more about raising one child who ended up in a vey special situation. 

FullmetalDragon says...

Both anime are about bringing up young children as a single parent, and how it impacts their lives. They're both super sweet and heartwarming. 

Poplora says...

Both explore the difficulties of motherhood, especially new motherhood with fantasy elements.

Repe14Rodriguez says...

These movies about single mother sacrifice herself to her child/ren, although she is different from them/him. She faced the first difficult memories/challenges raised them/him. 

alp2va says...

Both movies have a pretty similar premise regarding a single mom raising children in a world that won't accept them as is. There's a looming fear over both the main leads regarding hidding from the populace and questioning how good of a mother they truly are. And man, both movies are just so freaking emotional! You'll be in for a good crying session no matter which movie you watch!

FoxNEET says...

Both films are heartwarming stories that revolve around a single mother trying to raise children (a single child in the case of Maquia) Throughout the films, we constantly see their daily struggles and hardships, sad and happy moments, but most importantly, the great job they did in being both a mother and father figure.  

jypsel says...

Both of these movies deal with the concept of letting children go and a mother's struggle.  They also deal with the idea of a child growing into their own identity, even if that identity means they will be separate from their own mother. They pull at the heart strings and will likely leave the viewer wanting to call their own mothers.  

APRP98 says...

BOTH

1. Young women that suddenly become single mothers

2. Female lead is unprepared for the task, but gives it her all to raise their children

3. Fantasy concept that complicates the upbringing

4. Prominent themes: mother's sacrifice, self-acceptance, discrimination, respect for children's life decisions

LamiaNymph says...

Both involve single mothers going through the hardships of raising children. Both are also rather well known for making making a significant amount of it's viewers emotional.

ginandhorse says...

I got the same happy feel from both, also the character Yuki (when young) is similar to Mei. Both move to the country side.

Karasune says...

Heartwarming and gorgeous, these two films take place in the countryside and offer a lovely mix of slice of life and fantasy. Ookami Kodomo focuses on the hardships of raising children alone while Totoro is a little bit more on the adventurous side, but they'll both tug at your heartstrings and leave you wanting more. 

Sigh10 says...

They are both movie's that sent a message that we, all understand.           (two differnt tpyes of message... but it is about letting go to a aspect)    Young or old they are movie that people woun't forget about once you watch them. Both of familys went to the country side to help their family. In some way. 

And they are about how each person is different and how nature is important and how it helps people find them selfs.

Cactusboydude says...

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theAlmightyDaddy55 says...

Both are so great with telling a story, but I would have to choose Wolf Children because they give light to a somewhat real situation I think many go through.

• Its so sad and amazing at the same time! Its so interesting to watch the main characters grow and take on different paths. Despite both living the best life their mother could give them the kids took a differen't aproach when they grow up. I can understand on both sides during the kids argument.

Totoro is also amaing with just as beautiful art work. I think a little more light hearted. Definitly love the cat bus, however I am bias because I personally love cat's. 

ToeBeans405 says...

Two children moving and growing up in the countryside, so some similarities there, as well as lots of nice nature to look at.

someguy123 says...

Both animes are know to make people cry 😭 They are both very beautiful films, both in story and art. They may seem different but i always was very teary eyed by the time im finished watching either of these films. They also got me addicted to anime movies, if you watched one, i highly recommend watching the other.

ClareLaBelleRose says...

Both of these are anime with mature themes, emotional moments, and beautiful soundtracks.  These anime movies are likely to effect you for days on end.

Rasacera says...

Same animation style, character designs, touching stories about loss of a loved one and identity afterwards

AlmondJabberwock says...

Both make you ugly cry, both have amazing animation, both have an heart wrenching story, and both stories are about over coming the past.

SirSpawnAlot says...

Both are beautifully written stories about young people finding their way in a world not quite made for them.

evilpixie13 says...

Both of these anime's have a very similar feel to them.  There are moments of joy and fun but at the same time there is an underlying theme of sadness.  The two also explore the idea that wolves are actually disguised as people.  There are also some subtle environmental themes that are explored in both.  If you liked Wolf children chances are you'll enjoy Wolf's Rain.

nalbuque says...

It shows magical world through a wolfs eyes two very beautiful animes.If you love wolfs in anime like I do, must watch anime.

LamiaNymph says...

Both involve wolves disguised as people. And the bonds between characters are a vocal point in their respective stories.

If you love wolves, you will most likely enjoy both of these to some degree.

ZanKraken says...

The stories end up very different, but the focus on tragedy and loss, and trying to fight through it is very similar!

Trogdor says...

Both are really nice films that involve a relocation and struggling with personal relationships with a friend that is no longer around (5 Centimeters per Second) and raising 2 children that each take on the different personality of the parents.

gege11 says...

idk know honestly .they just have smilar atmospheres . and they deal with somewhat simliar themes ,but like not really 

Hutai says...

both  are written and directed by the same guy, similar art style and animation.  Both have beasts and animals that can talk, so interaction between humans and animals/beasts. Great and heartwarming story, very detailed and with lots of action. Definitely will keep you entertained.  

BruhAnimeChick says...

It has a similar style and story. Both involve the clashing worlds of "beasts" and humans and the different paths you can take in these different worlds. 

qp0db says...

i will keep this short n sweet. Both are well written beautifully animated have romance n wolf people themes. 

RoseWolfy says...

Both animes are absolutely incredible. Spice and wolf is pretty long and the music is amazing. This anime will be stuck in your mind for years 

AirCommodore says...

Adorable family films about city-types relocating to the countryside (though the city is never shown in Tibetan Dog). Both have a huge focus on nature, animals, and family, and are absolutely gorgeously animated.

AirCommodore says...

In both these films, a mother and her young child(ren) relocated from a big city to a rural farm/town after the death of her husband. The stories diverge from there, but both have a similarly charming rural magical-realism thing going on. Recommended if you like family films that mix realism with a touch of the supernatural.