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If you enjoyed Ikoku Nikki, 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 Koori no Jouheki 2nd SeasonThe Ramparts of Ice Season 2TV · 2026 · 6 ep. · Studio KaiIn common: coming-of-age · slice of life · school · drama · school8.03/10
  2. 2Poster for Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka Part 2Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle: Part IITV · 2026 · 11 ep. · Feel.In common: urban · primarily female cast · slice of life · school · slice of life7.76/10
  3. 3Poster for Akachan to BokuBaby and MeTV · 1996 · 35 ep. · PierrotIn common: parenting · parenthood · death of a loved one · drama · school7.65/10
  4. 4Poster for Buddy DaddiesBuddy DaddiesTV · 2023 · 12 ep. · P.a. Works / P.a.worksIn common: parenting · parenthood · family · drama · school8.03/10
  5. 5Poster for Violet Evergarden Gaiden: Eien to Jidou Shuki NingyouViolet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory DollMovie · 2019 · Kyoto AnimationIn common: non-linear narrative · contemplation · orphan · drama · psychological8.38/10
  6. 6Poster for [Oshi no Ko] 3rd Season[Oshi no Ko] 3rd SeasonTV · 2026 · 11 ep. · Doga Kobo / Dōga KōbōIn common: non-linear narrative · coming-of-age · psychological · drama · psychological8.65/10
  7. 7Poster for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s EndFrieren: Beyond Journey’s EndTV · 2023 · 28 ep. · MadhouseIn common: contemplation · aromantic · death of a loved one · drama9.11/10
  8. 8Poster for Gakuen BabysittersSchool BabysittersTV · 2018 · 12 ep. · Brain's BaseIn common: parenting · parenthood · orphans · drama · school7.87/10
  9. 9Poster for Wakaokami wa Shougakusei! MovieOkko's Inn MovieMovie · 2018 · Dle / MadhouseIn common: orphans · death of a loved one · lifestyle change · drama · slice of life7.77/10
  10. 10Poster for Girls Band CryGirls Band CryTV · 2024 · 13 ep. · Toei AnimationIn common: lifestyle change · orphan · band · drama · school8.17/10
  11. 11Poster for Seishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo MinaiRascal Does Not Dream of a Dear FriendMovie · 2026 · CloverworksIn common: urban · psychological · slice of life · drama · psychological8.57/10
  12. 12Poster for MedalistMedalistTV · 2025 · 13 ep. · Engi Co.ltd.In common: parenthood · coming-of-age · psychological · drama · psychological8.28/10
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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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