Aura: Maryuuin Kouga Saigo no Tatakai (2025)

Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! addpermalink

Basically the same premise in both. Guy has an "imaginative" childhood, becomes ashamed of said childhood, switches schools to avoid being bullied, meets girl at new school that is currently having an "imaginative" period, guy inevitably gets mixed up in the girl's "adventures", and resolves himself to help her return to reality.

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Kokoro ga Sakebitagatterunda. addpermalink

Similarity:- The MC has traumatic past, and develop trait from it (Chuunibyou and Silent)- The Prince save the MC with their ability (Chuuniboyu and Music)

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Koe no Katachi addpermalink

Both Films have a similar vibe like repenting on there action from there past and befriending the person they trigger they're past mistake.Both Film are very good, kinda a tearjerker.

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Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo addpermalink

both of the anime deal with the message of what normal is, Plus they have beautiful art.

Inou-Battle wa Nichijou-kei no Naka de addpermalink

both are about chuunibyouand the boundary between chuunibyou and fantasy is blurring

Denpa-teki na Kanojo addpermalink

In both series, there's a weird girl trying to befriend a seemingly normal guy but in reality everyone is a bit weird on the inside.

Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita addpermalink

Romeo Tanaka wrote the novels that both Jintai and AURA adapt. The similar writing style shows throughout both series, but AURA is grounded in reality and heavy-handed seriousness (with some great, realistic drama throughout), while Jintai is a far more surreal and playfully cynical work, with a hint of optimism and idealism thrown in there (but it can do drama just as well as AURA when it wants to). Despite their disparate perspectives, the characters are characterised and developed in similar ways. AURA is reminiscent of Jintai, without all of the surreal and more unorthodox elements. AURA is the later work, so it is easier &nbspread more

NHK ni Youkoso! addpermalink

If you're looking for anime that deal with characters and their social problems in a realistic and serious manner, then look no further. The theme of escapism permeates these works, and the characters struggle with the world and people around them. Perhaps you may even relate to some of the problems they face. Whether that is the case or not, there is still a sublime message lying in both of these great titles.

Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu addpermalink

The main girl likes odd things and refuse normal life, but in a different way. The male lead is a disillusioned boy that have to deal with the strange and curious girl.

Aku no Hana addpermalink

Once again, different is better. The female lead hate the normal things, and tries to drags the male character into her "world".

Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuraba Sugiru addpermalink

chuunibyou protagonist and some main character,the protagonist also try to forget his embarassing past but end up use that as his weapon sometimesromance in chuunibyou,although the story is more focused on fake lover like nisekoi

Kotonoha no Niwa addpermalink

Both movies revolve around the subject of escapism, protagonists' desire of getting away from reality (although shown in completely different ways), and the hardships of those who try to help them. If you enjoyed Kotonoha no Niwa and would like to watch a bittersweet drama, try Aura.