Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou - Recommendations

Dreistul says...

Some of the slice-of-life qualities that make YKK great, but still with a moving plot line that keeps things interesting.

Flimmeren says...

not as peaceful as "shopping log" - you will find disturbing and unsettling feelings beneath the calm surface - but it is still an amazing display of compassion and understanding between humans.

knaecke says...

First of all Haibane Renmei shows up with a more detailed plot and more characters which is understandable since its a TV series with much more episodes. There's more "activity" in HR but it still bears the same calm undertone as YKK. Also the behavior of the characters resembles itself in some way since in both series they seem to go somewhat aimlessly through their dayly lifes. And no that wasn't supposed to sound negative. I really like both series for exact that point.

abunai says...

Haibane Renmei has a definite story that takes you forward to a climactic conclusion. Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou, on the other hand, is all about quiet appreciation for day-to-day existence and the beauty of the surrounding world, with no real climax. So these two anime really aren't very similar at all, and one would think that they weren't suited to a recommendation. Even so, I feel absolutely confident in recommending to fans of each of them that they try the other. At some deep level, they touch a similar place in their fans' hearts.

magnusvv says...

If you liked the quiet subdued slice of life style in either of Haibane Renmei or Yokohama Shopping Log then you would enjoy the other based soley on this style. They also share in common the fact that a lot of each story that is left untold and up to the viewers imagination.

Rhesian says...

Very tranquil, relaxed atmosphere with a slightly eerie setting for both series.  YKK is almost all atmosphere with a few happenings here and there.  Haibane has a strong, emotional plot and a bittersweet but fantastic ending.  Both leave much to interpretation... which is a good thing in these 2 series.

Omurqi says...

Also being a slow-paced, peaceful show, Haibane Renmei is something I'd most definitely recommend to fans of YKK. It has the same sense of tranquility (although better executed), but also adds a subtle story of mystery seamlessly into the plot. Add more relatable characters and one of my favorite soundtracks into the mix, and you've got something I think fans of YKK will greatly enjoy.

abunai says...

There is a certain Japanese quality of storytelling called mono no aware -- a consciousness of the world's transient nature. It pervades Japanese writing and films, but usually as a background theme. It is rare that it takes center stage, so to speak, in a book or film. Yet this is the case with both Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou (and its sequel, Quiet Country Cafe) and Aria the Animation (and its sequel, Aria the Natural).

Both sets of anime deal with people reacting to an environment of great beauty and complexity, as well as to each other. By making the landscape a character in its own right, the viewer gains an additional opportunity for empathy with the protagonists, as they move in, and are moved by, the extraordinary worlds that they inhabit.

All of these anime are must-see anime for the sensitive and mature anime viewer, and I can hardly recommend them highly enough.

AngryJellyfish says...

Both Aria and Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou are perfect series iif you want something that isn't too action packed, or complicated - if you just want to relax. Their great characters, nice music, and beautiful animation make them worth watching, and if you liked one then you should like the other.

chii says...

Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou and Aria the Animation are two shows about absolutely nothing. Both have pretty graphics and music. Warning both may cause drowsiness. If you liked one you'll probably like the other.

cassiesheepgirl says...

Both Aria and Yokohama focus on the daily life of young girls with a somewhat futuristic twist, one is based on another planet, the other is a robot. If you enjoyed the semi-futuristic twist in an otherwise traditional slice of life world of one then it is worth watching the other.

kenikki says...

Liked the quiet, relaxing and warm feeling of YKK? Then you should defenitely try out Aria, which is the only series to provide you with equal or even greater sensations of those feelings.

Omurqi says...

Tranquil, slow paced and with the focus on the joy of small, insignificant emotions. If you enjoyed the type of storytelling YKK brought you, most definitely check out the much better anime in the same category: Aria. It also has a great scenic setting, nothing but kind characters and has the most amazingly fitting OST for a show like this.

OkamiHime95 says...

Both anime are at a slow, relaxing pace, so if you're looking for something that doesn't have too much action, and you want something to calm you down, either one I would highly recommend. :)

knaecke says...

Well on the one side the two titles are very different in plot an characters but on the other side there's still this calm "ghibli'ish makes-you-forget-all-the-problems-around-you" feeling in both of them which is (at least for me) reason enough to recommend the other to someone who's watched one of these two.

vivafruit says...

Both Whisper of the Heart and Yokohama Shopping Log rely on subtle moods evoked from seemingly mundane actions, and will probably both bore those more action-oriented. However, for the rest of us, either anime will provide a satisfyingly relaxing tone while simultaneously delivering some deeper themes of spiritual growth and self-realization.

Rar says...

Though perhaps the most obvious connection between Whisper and Yokohama is the noticeable lack of action, for these two animes it's all about atmosphere. They just give a wonderful feeling of calm and everything being well in the world. There aren't many things you can watch that will make the rest of your day seem brighter, but somehow Whisper and Yokohama manage it.

sothis says...

My favorite Ghibli slice-of-life movie. This one is based around school children, but has fantasy elements thrown into it, and a plot that doesn't make you bored. Wonderful detailed Ghibli animation as usual.

knaecke says...

Both titles are very calm and "actionless". The way the storys are told is giving the watcher a snugness which sadly has become very rare in new anime.

abunai says...

A notice to anime fans: life isn't always filled with giant robots fighting giant lizards, as the Tokyo Tower collapses in the background like a house of cards. Although it may seem surprising, life is often filled with quiet pauses and gentle breezes; with the sounds of children's laughter in the distance and maybe a yapping dog. Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou and Only Yesterday are two anime that embody this quality of the Quiet Life. If you have watched either one, and found yourself captivated by those moments of harmony that it allowed you to glimpse, then you owe it to yourself to see the other.

sothis says...

Although Kokoro Library does have a more refined plot (but not much!) both of these slice-of-life shows come to mind when thinking of the other. Quaint, cute, and lethargic, you will enjoy one if you like the other.

chii says...

The only thing these 2 anime have that is different is that YKK has robots in it and Kokoro Toshokan has girls that are constantly dressed as maids even though they are learning to be librarians. LOL! Slow paced as slow can be. Nothing much happens in every ep. If for some reason you like to watch not much happen in a show check out these 2 for sure.

sothis says...

YKK and Aria are two shows about absolutely nothing. While YKK is a bit more insightful, Aria is closer to a valium substitute. Regardless, if you like series where nothing happens, you'll enjoy both of these.

chii says...

Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou and Aria the Origination are two shows about absolutely nothing. Both have pretty graphics and music. Warning both may cause drowsiness. If you liked one you'll probably like the other.

Rar says...

Seraphim Call and Yokohama present a sometimes funny, sometimes thoughtful look at life, from feminine perspective. Of course, as both are set in the near future, there's a little more to it that that, Alpha is a robot, and many of the girls in Seraphim Call are less than straightforward as well. But if you enjoy the more introspective, less action centred feel, both should keep you transfixed.

abunai says...

Although the stories of Yokohama Shopping Log and Emma are fundamentally different, there is a common thread of quiet elegance and dignity in both. They will definitely appeal to the same audience.

ace52387 says...

Both Niea and Yokohama are slow, and slightly disjointed slice of life anime. They share the same nearly suffocating, yet oddly calming melancholy formed when personal loneliness clashes with a true appreciation for life and community. As slice of life anime should, these shows tackle difficult to articulate emotions rarely touched upon by anything else.

ahuman says...

Neither are stories in a traditional sense, instead focusing on evoking feelings through a series of small vignettes. Sweet, slightly sad meditations on a beautiful and strange world.