Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Chihayafuru List

  • Your Lie in April - Both series emphasize the theme of personal growth and the power of competitive spirit in the arts.
  • March Comes in Like a Lion - Both explore the struggles of a young protagonist in a competitive environment while highlighting personal relationships.
  • Fruits Basket - Both series involve deep character development and focus on personal relationships alongside their respective competitions.
  • Kimi ni Todoke - Focuses on friendship, personal growth, and romance, similar to the themes in Chihayafuru.
  • Haikyuu!! - Similar in its focus on sports competition, teamwork, and the growth of its characters.
  • Blue Lock - Involves intense competition and character development in a sports setting, much like Chihayafuru.
  • The Prince of Tennis - Deals with competitive sports and the relationships that form around them.
  • Yuri!!! on ICE - Explores the theme of competition while also focusing deeply on character relationships and growth.
  • KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! - Both series include a group of characters striving towards a common goal with humor and heart.
  • Kaguya-sama: Love Is War - Focuses on rivalry and competition but within a romantic context, similar to interpersonal dynamics in Chihayafuru.
  • Attack on Titan - While vastly different in genre, both series highlight the struggles of youth and their aspirations in a competitive world.
  • Cardcaptor Sakura - Explores relationships and friendship while involving elements of competition through card capturing.
  • Ouran High School Host Club - Follows characters navigating their passions and relationships, similar to the dynamics in Chihayafuru.
  • Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day - Explores themes of friendship and personal growth through past connections, much like Chihayafuru.
  • K-On! - Focuses on friendship and pursuing a passion, with a light-hearted competitive aspect in music.
  • The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - Involves a group of friends with unique talents and their adventures, parallel to the competitive spirit in Chihayafuru.
  • ReLIFE - Centers on second chances and personal growth, intertwined with school life and competition.
  • Sakura Quest - Showcases the journey of characters pursuing their dreams in a competitive environment.
  • Mob Psycho 100 - Features character development and personal growth within a unique competitive context.
  • Yona of the Dawn - Similar journey of self-discovery and personal growth despite being in a different setting.
  • Toradora! - Focuses on relationships and competitions in a school setting, much like Chihayafuru.
  • A Place Further Than the Universe - Explores a group of friends embarking on a journey to achieve their dreams.
  • Bamboo Blade - Involves sports competition and the relationships formed around the characters' enthusiasm and drive.
  • Naruto - Features intense competition among characters while exploring themes of friendship and rivalry.
  • Katekyo Hitman Reborn! - Parallels the themes of competition, personal growth, and friendship within the narrative.
  • Princess Tutu - Explores artistic expression through ballet, focusing on competition and personal growth.
  • The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya - Involves deep character connections and a quest for understanding similar to Chihayafuru.
  • The Promised Neverland - Centers on competition and survival while developing strong relationships among characters.
  • Kaguya wants to be confessed to: The First Kiss Never Ends - Similar themes of romantic tension and competition within the school setting.
  • Girls und Panzer - Focuses on teamwork and competition, albeit in a military context, similar to Chihayafuru.
  • Akira - Explores youth, competition, and the harsh realities of life in a stylized way.
  • Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works - Features intense competition among individuals with aspirations and deep character motivations.
  • Genshiken - Focuses on the intricacies of relationships and shared interests, paralleling Chihayafuru’s themes.
  • Nana - Explores friendships and life challenges with a competitive aspect in music.
  • Death Note - While darker, features intense rivalry and competition between brilliant minds.
  • K-On! Movie - Follows the same characters on a trip while maintaining themes of competition and camaraderie.
  • Parasyte: The Maxim - Focuses on survival and competition but also deeply examines relationships and personal identity.
  • Nodame Cantabile - Centers on music competition and the dynamics of friendship and romance.
  • Fate/Zero - Features intense competition among characters with a high-stakes atmosphere, similar to a tournament.
  • Clannad: After Story - Focuses on character development and relationships more than competition, but has similar emotional undertones.
  • Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai - Explores deep human connections and emotional struggles similar to the character themes in Chihayafuru.

Last updated: 2024-10-04 10:11:53

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Your Lie in April
Your Lie in April
23 min
SS 1 EP 22
2014 Japan 39247 8.5 Serie Ended TV-PG
2
March Comes in Like a Lion
March Comes in Like a Lion
25 min
SS 2 EP 44
2016 Japan 3442 8.3 Serie Ended TV-PG
3
Fruits Basket
Fruits Basket
24 min
SS 3 EP 63
2019 Japan 9650 8.6 Serie Ended TV-14
4
BLUE LOCK
BLUE LOCK
23 min
SS 2 EP 52
2022 Japan 14528 8.2 Serie Returning Series TV-14
5
The Prince of Tennis
The Prince of Tennis
22 min
SS 7 EP 178
2001 Japan 975 7.4 Serie Ended TV-PG
6
Yuri!!! on Ice
Yuri!!! on Ice
23 min
SS 1 EP 12
2016 Japan 10652 8.2 Serie Ended TV-14
7
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War
24 min
SS 3 EP 37
2019 Japan 21182 8.5 Serie Returning Series TV-14
8
Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan
23 min
SS 4 EP 87
2013 Japan 538050 9.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
9
Cardcaptor Sakura
Cardcaptor Sakura
25 min
SS 4 EP 92
1998 Japan 5732 8 Serie Returning Series TV-Y7
10
Ouran High School Host Club
Ouran High School Host Club
23 min
SS 1 EP 26
2006 Japan 11904 8.2 Serie Ended TV-14
11 2011 Japan 16290 8.1 Serie Ended TV-PG
12
K-ON!
K-ON!
24 min
SS 2 EP 36
2009 Japan 4637 7.8 Serie Ended TV-14
13 2006 Japan 9257 7.7 Serie Ended TV-14
14
ReLIFE
ReLIFE
24 min
SS 1 EP 13
2016 Japan 6741 7.8 Serie Ended TV-PG
15
Sakura Quest
Sakura Quest
24 min
SS 1 EP 25
2017 Japan 291 7.2 Serie Ended TV-G
16
Mob Psycho 100
Mob Psycho 100
24 min
SS 3 EP 37
2016 Japan 47643 8.6 Serie Ended TV-14
17
Yona of the Dawn
Yona of the Dawn
24 min
SS 1 EP 24
2014 Japan 5214 8 Serie Ended TV-14
18
Toradora!
Toradora!
23 min
SS 1 EP 25
2008 Japan 19446 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
19 2018 Japan 2858 8.2 Serie Ended
20
Bamboo Blade
Bamboo Blade
24 min
SS 1 EP 26
2007 Japan 320 7.3 Serie Ended TV-PG
21
Naruto
Naruto
24 min
SS 4 EP 220
2002 Japan 132239 8.4 Serie Ended TV-PG
22
Princess Tutu
Princess Tutu
24 min
SS 1 EP 38
2002 Japan 1171 8 Serie Ended TV-14
23 2010 Japan 8127 8 Movie Released PG-13
24
The Promised Neverland
The Promised Neverland
23 min
SS 2 EP 23
2019 Japan 48486 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
25
Girls und Panzer
Girls und Panzer
24 min
SS 1 EP 12
2012 Japan 1533 7.4 Serie Ended
26
Akira
Akira
124 min
1988 Japan 208033 8 Movie Released
27 2010 Japan 1768 6.7 Movie Released
28
Genshiken
Genshiken
25 min
SS 3 EP 37
2004 Japan 771 7.5 Serie Ended
29
NANA
NANA
23 min
SS 1 EP 47
2006 Japan 6204 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
30
Death Note
Death Note
22 min
SS 1 EP 37
2006 Japan 390020 8.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
31
Nodame Cantabile
Nodame Cantabile
60 min
SS 1 EP 11
2006 Japan 2428 8.3 Serie Ended TV-PG
32
Fate/Zero
Fate/Zero
25 min
SS 2 EP 25
2011 Japan 15032 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
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