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Monogatari (2009)

Koyomi Araragi, a high school student, finds himself constantly encountering girls afflicted by supernatural "oddities." He dedicates himself to helping them, often with the aid of the eccentric specialist Meme Oshino. Each arc talks about a different girl's unique struggle and the mysterious cause of their affliction. The series explores themes of adolescence, personal growth, and the complexities of human relationships. It's known for its witty dialogue, stylistic animation, and unique narrative structure.

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  1. 01

    Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai

    Strong story similarity

    2018 · 24 min · Animation · Comedy · Drama

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    Puberty Syndrome—a rumored, mysterious syndrome that only affects those in their puberty. For example, a bunny girl suddenly appeared in front of Sakuta Azusagawa. The bunny girl's real identity is Mai Sakurajima, a teenage celebrity who is currently an inactive high school senior. For some reason, her charming figure does not reflect in the eyes of others. In the course of revealing the mystery behind this phenomenon, Sakuta begins to explore his feelings towards Mai. Set in a city where the skies and seas shine, Sakuta unfolds the meaning behind his bizarre encounters on women with the said syndrome.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong shared themes: anime and based on light novel
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
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  2. 02

    In/Spectre

    Strong story similarity

    2020 · 24 min · Animation · Comedy · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    Kotoko Iwanaga became the god of wisdom to the supernatural beings and spends her days solving problems for them. However, the boy who she fell head over heels for, Kuro Sakuragawa, is someone that is feared by all supernatural creatures. The two of them face various mysterious incidents involving the supernatural in this love x romance x mystery series. Where will these fantastical incidents lead them and what will happen with Kotoko’s crush?

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong shared themes: anime and japanese mythology
    • substantial genre overlap
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  3. 04

    Interviews with Monster Girls

    Strong story similarity

    2017 · 24 min · Animation · Comedy · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    The story takes place in an age where "Ajin" (demi-human), more casually known as "Demi," have slowly started to become accepted into human society. Tetsuo Takahashi is a biology teacher who ends up teaching three such Demi, hoping to understand more about them while also managing to catch their attention.

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong shared themes: anime and school
    • shared genre DNA
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  4. 05

    My Little Monster

    Strong story similarity

    2012 · 24 min · Animation · Comedy

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    Mizutani Shizuku finds peace in her studies.  Working hard to stay at the top of the class, alone but focused.  When she is tasked with delivering class materials to Yoshida Haru, her world starts to rapidly expand.  With some new friends and feelings, will she be able to stay focused on her studies?

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong shared themes: anime and japanese high school
    • substantial genre overlap
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  5. 06

    Puella Magi Madoka Magica

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    2011 · 25 min · Animation · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    She has a loving family and best friends, laughs and cries from time to time... Madoka Kaname, an eighth grader of Mitakihara middle school, is one of those who lives such a life. One day, she had a very magical encounter. She doesn't know if it happened by chance or by fate yet. This is a fateful encounter that can change her destiny. This is a beginning of the new story of the magical witch girls.

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • principal cast overlap
    • shared genre DNA
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  6. 07

    Horimiya

    Strong story similarity

    2021 · 24 min · Animation · Comedy · Drama

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    A secret life is the one thing they have in common. At school, Hori is a prim and perfect social butterfly, but the truth is she's a brash homebody. Meanwhile, under a gloomy facade, Miyamura hides a gentle heart, along with piercings and tattoos. In a chance meeting, they both reveal a side they've never shown. Could this blossom into something new?

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong shared themes: anime and japanese high school
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
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    Noragami

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    2014 · 24 min · Action & Adventure · Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    Yato may just be a minor god now, but he’s determined to make it big and he’s got a plan. Unfortunately, things just don’t seem to be going his way. He doesn’t have a single shrine dedicated to him, his partner has just quit, and now he’s got to find a new divine weapon. Just when things look bleak, he meets a girl named Hiyori and changes her life forever.

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong shared themes: anime and ghost
    • a principal cast member
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    Witch Craft Works

    Strong story similarity

    2014 · 24 min · Action & Adventure · Animation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    Takamiya Honoka is a regular student whose only problem seems to be that he sits next to Kagari Ayaka, the school's #1 beauty. They have never spoken to each other before and any small interaction between them immediately results in her fanclub beating him. Yet when a falling part of the school's building is about to send him to the afterlife, it's Kagari that comes to his rescue. Only... she's dressed as a witch, carrying him in her arms and floating on a broom?! Kagari tells him it is her mission to protect him and that now she can finally protect him openly rather than undercover.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared themes: anime and romance
    • shared network: movic, Kodansha
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