Anime like Fuuka

Fukumenkei Noise

Also known as Anonymous Noise.

Studio: Brain's Base , Sentai Filmworks , Warner Bros. Japan
Status: Finished
Genres: Music , Romance

Six years ago Momo taught Nino the joy of singing from her heart. When Momo’s family moved away without warning, Nino found herself lost and adrift. Until she met Yuzu, who also had a musical gift that he shared with her until he was suddenly gone as well, leaving nothing but the memory of his music. Before they disappeared, both Momo and Yuzu said the same thing- that Nino should keep singing, because that was how they’d find her again. Now, as Nino starts high school, their paths are all about to cross again. But while Nino has kept singing and remembering how things were, Momo and Yuzu have changed.



Tags: Band , Female Protagonist , Shoujo , Love Triangle , Heterosexual , School Club , Tsundere , Idol , Crossdressing , Primarily Male Cast , Unrequited Love , Rock Music

WHITE ALBUM 2

Also known as White Album 2.

Studio: Satelight
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Music , Romance , Slice of Life

With only thirty days left until the cultural festival, Haruki Kitahara, a member of the light music club, has to find a way to make his dream of performing an original song on stage come true. When he recruits two new female members, including the school idol, his life becomes more complicated than he anticipated.



Tags: Love Triangle , Male Protagonist , Kuudere , School , Band , School Club , Heterosexual , Tragedy , Coming of Age , Cheating , Achronological Order , Cosplay

Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso

Also known as Your lie in April.

Studio: A-1 Pictures , Aniplex , Dentsu , Fuji TV , Kodansha , Aniplex of America , Kansai TV , KYORAKU
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Music , Romance , Slice of Life

Piano prodigy Arima Kousei dominated the competition and all child musicians knew his name. But after his mother, who was also his instructor, passed away, he had a mental breakdown while performing at a recital. This resulted in him no longer being able to hear the sound of his piano playing. Two years later, Kousei hasn’t touched the piano and views the world without any flair or color. He was content at living out his life with his good friends Tsubaki and Watari until, one day, a girl changed everything. Miyazono Kaori is a pretty, free spirited violinist whose playing style reflects her personality. Kaori helps Kousei return to the music world and show that it should be free and mold breaking unlike the structured and rigid style Kousei was used to.

Tags: Tragedy , Disability , Primarily Teen Cast , Coming of Age , Classical Music , Rehabilitation , Male Protagonist , Female Protagonist , Heterosexual , School , Philosophy , Shounen , CGI , Unrequited Love , Tomboy , Slapstick , LGBTQ+ Themes , Suicide , Football

Yesterday wo Utatte

Also known as SING "YESTERDAY" FOR ME.

Studio: Doga Kobo , DMM.futureworks , Sotsu , Happinet , TV Asahi , Delfi Sound
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

A story of love and humanity, following four boys and girls trying to live their best lives through hardship and turmoil, in a small town on a private rail line just outside of Shinjuku. Minor misunderstandings lead to big complications, and their various feelings become entangled.

A story of daily life lived 49% looking back, 51% looking forward.



Tags: Love Triangle , Coming of Age , Primarily Adult Cast , Heterosexual , Konbini , Seinen , Unrequited Love , Male Protagonist , Urban , Age Gap , Work , Rehabilitation , Female Protagonist , Teacher , Photography , Office , Tsundere , College , School , Drawing

Megami no Café Terrace

Also known as The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses.

Studio: Tezuka Productions , Mainichi Broadcasting System , Marvelous , Kodansha , Tezuka Productions
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Ecchi , Romance

After inheriting his late grandmother’s failing café, Hayato sees it as a bother and plans to sell it for a quick buck. Until he discovers five beautiful girls staying there! When they beg him to keep the café open, Hayato reluctantly gives in. Can he manage the seaside shop while learning to live with these unruly women?



Tags: Work , Primarily Female Cast , Male Protagonist , Female Harem , Maids , Heterosexual , Love Triangle , Primarily Adult Cast , Shounen , Nudity , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Coastal , Food , Orphan , Twins , Band , Restaurant , Cohabitation

GIRLS BAND CRY

Also known as Girls Band Cry.

Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Music , Slice of Life

Feeling out of place in the countryside, high school dropout Nina Iseri moves to Tokyo. After a rough first day and getting locked out of her apartment, she meets her favorite guitarist, Momoka Kawaragi. The two put on a street performance together and decide to start a band with three other girls. While each girl faces her own struggles, their passion for music keeps their dreams alive.



Tags: Band , Primarily Female Cast , Female Protagonist , Rock Music , Coming of Age , Full CGI , Urban , Yuri , LGBTQ+ Themes , Bullying , Found Family , Tragedy , Vocal Synth , Acting , Family Life , Tanned Skin , Orphan

Paripi Koumei

Also known as Ya Boy Kongming!.

Studio: P.A.WORKS , DMM pictures , Mainichi Broadcasting System , Avex Pictures , Kodansha , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Music , Supernatural

Fate and reincarnation deliver brilliant military strategist, Kongming, from warring, ancient China to Japan’s modern party hot spot in Shibuya City, Tokyo. After a lifetime of battles and military skirmishes, Kongming wished with his last breath to be reborn in a world of peace and prosperity. It’s nearly two millennia later and he’s finding his way in a very different world than that of his past life. When he meets Eiko, an amateur musician with big dreams, the unlikely duo strikes up an even unlikelier friendship. Eiko has street smarts to help Kongming navigate this strange new world, and Kongming will use his strategic mind to help Eiko achieve stardom!



An advanced online screening of the first episode was held on March 31, 2022, but the weekly TV release began on April 5, 2022.

Tags: Reincarnation , Urban , Band , Idol , Primarily Adult Cast , Anachronism , Hip-hop Music , Historical , Bar , Female Protagonist , Work , Ensemble Cast , Male Protagonist , Seinen , Rock Music , Dancing , Classic Literature , Ancient China , Fugitive

BECK

Also known as Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad.

Studio: MADHOUSE , Marvelous Entertainment , Starchild Records , Funimation , Asatsu DK , Kodansha
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Drama , Music , Slice of Life

Tanaka Yukio, better known by his nickname Koyuki is a 14 year old who feels disconnected from life in general. Through the act of saving a mismatched dog, he meets guitarist Minami Ryuusuke, and becomes involved in Ryuusuke's new band BECK. Koyuki's life starts to change as the band struggles towards fame.


Tags: Band , Coming of Age , Urban , Rock Music , Ensemble Cast , Heterosexual , Primarily Male Cast , Male Protagonist , Bullying , School , Female Protagonist , Gyaru , Shounen , Hip-hop Music , Love Triangle , Baseball , Swimming , Language Barrier

Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai: 4-nin to Idol

Also known as The World God Only Knows: 4 Girls and an Idol.

Studio: NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan , Manglobe , Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions , Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Romance , Supernatural

An OVA bundled with the 14th volume of the manga, animating chapters 54 and 55 from the 6th volume of the manga.

Tags: Shounen , Primarily Female Cast , School , Band , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , School Club , Idol , Female Protagonist , Female Harem , Video Games , Kuudere , Primarily Teen Cast , Tsundere , Heterosexual , Teacher , Gods , Parody

Two Car

Also known as TWOCAR.

Studio: SILVER LINK. , Lantis
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Sports

Original anime by Silver Link commemorating their 10th anniversary.

Today's the opening day for the high school division of the racing kneeler exhibition! Ladies gather from across the nation, determined to win in the "kneeler race." Today's race is to introduce this season's contestants. No one will be pushing themselves to the limit just yet, but you can expect that at the competition. So begins the female racers' fight for first place!



Tags: Motorcycles , Primarily Female Cast , Ensemble Cast , Female Protagonist , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Cars , Twins , Coastal , Achronological Order , Love Triangle