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If you enjoyed Barakamon, these 12 highly rated shows share its themes and story elements. Each pick says what it has in common, so you can choose by what you liked most. Other seasons of the same franchise are left out.

  1. 1Poster for Non Non Biyori RepeatNon Non Biyori RepeatTV · 2015 · 12 ep. · Silver Link.In common: fishing · lifestyle change · iyashi-kei · comedy · slice of life8.12/10
  2. 2Poster for HinamatsuriHinamatsuriTV · 2018 · 12 ep. · Feel.In common: childcare · island · hard work and guts · comedy · slice of life8.14/10
  3. 3Poster for Blue PeriodBlue PeriodTV · 2021 · 12 ep. · Seven ArcsIn common: painting · art · hard work and guts · slice of life7.78/10
  4. 4Poster for Anne ShirleyAnne ShirleyTV · 2025 · 24 ep. · The Answer StudioIn common: lifestyle change · iyashi-kei · coastal · comedy · slice of life7.68/10
  5. 5Poster for Momo e no TegamiA Letter to MomoMovie · 2012 · Production I.g.In common: ocean · lifestyle change · island · comedy · slice of life7.62/10
  6. 6Poster for Hidamari Sketch x HoneycombHidamari Sketch x HoneycombTV · 2012 · 12 ep. · ShaftIn common: painting · art · iyashi-kei · comedy · slice of life7.89/10
  7. 7Poster for Kumichou Musume to SewagakariThe Yakuza's Guide to BabysittingTV · 2022 · 12 ep. · Benten Film / Feel. / GainaIn common: parenting · childcare · heart-warming · comedy · slice of life7.65/10
  8. 8Poster for Nagi no Asu karaA Lull in the SeaTV · 2013 · 26 ep. · P.a. Works / P.a.worksIn common: fishing · ocean · happy ending · comedy · slice of life7.86/10
  9. 9Poster for Usagi DropBunny DropTV · 2011 · 11 ep. · Production I.g.In common: childcare · lifestyle change · drastic change of life · comedy · slice of life8.43/10
  10. 10Poster for DeaimonDeaimon: Recipe for HappinessTV · 2022 · 12 ep. · Encourage Films / KachigarasuIn common: parenting · childcare · heart-warming · comedy · slice of life7.54/10
  11. 11Poster for Akebi-chan no Sailor-fukuAkebi's Sailor UniformTV · 2022 · 12 ep. · CloverworksIn common: fishing · intact family · happy ending · slice of life7.65/10
  12. 12Poster for Aria the OriginationAria the OriginationTV · 2008 · 13 ep. · Hal Film MakerIn common: island · iyashi-kei · coastal · comedy · slice of life8.31/10
Still catching up on Barakamon?Every season, film and OVA in release order.
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How we pick: titles are matched on shared story tags and genres from anime-offline-database (ODbL 1.0), weighted toward distinctive themes, and only shows scoring 7.5/10 or higher are included. Generated 2026-11-15.

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