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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.
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Non Non Biyori RepeatTV · 2015 · 12 ep. · Silver Link.In common: fishing · lifestyle change · iyashi-kei · comedy · slice of life8.12/10 - 2
HinamatsuriTV · 2018 · 12 ep. · Feel.In common: childcare · island · hard work and guts · comedy · slice of life8.14/10 - 3
Blue PeriodTV · 2021 · 12 ep. · Seven ArcsIn common: painting · art · hard work and guts · slice of life7.78/10 - 4
Anne ShirleyTV · 2025 · 24 ep. · The Answer StudioIn common: lifestyle change · iyashi-kei · coastal · comedy · slice of life7.68/10 - 5
A Letter to MomoMovie · 2012 · Production I.g.In common: ocean · lifestyle change · island · comedy · slice of life7.62/10 - 6
Hidamari Sketch x HoneycombTV · 2012 · 12 ep. · ShaftIn common: painting · art · iyashi-kei · comedy · slice of life7.89/10 - 7
The Yakuza's Guide to BabysittingTV · 2022 · 12 ep. · Benten Film / Feel. / GainaIn common: parenting · childcare · heart-warming · comedy · slice of life7.65/10 - 8
A 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
Bunny DropTV · 2011 · 11 ep. · Production I.g.In common: childcare · lifestyle change · drastic change of life · comedy · slice of life8.43/10 - 10
Deaimon: Recipe for HappinessTV · 2022 · 12 ep. · Encourage Films / KachigarasuIn common: parenting · childcare · heart-warming · comedy · slice of life7.54/10 - 11
Akebi's Sailor UniformTV · 2022 · 12 ep. · CloverworksIn common: fishing · intact family · happy ending · slice of life7.65/10 - 12
Aria the OriginationTV · 2008 · 13 ep. · Hal Film MakerIn common: island · iyashi-kei · coastal · comedy · slice of life8.31/10
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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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