Uchouten Kazoku

Both series involves the same author Tomihiko Morimi who written novels that were adapted into anime form. They have great humor and a small cast of insightful characters. Both series also follows a narration type of story telling and depicts the lives of the main characters. There is a lot of dialogues with a mixture of both humor and drama.  

Uchouten Kazoku and Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei are both based on stories by Tomihiko Morimi. They both have a lightly fantastical feel, a similar narration style, and vibrant animation. 

They are both Slice of Life series set in Kyoto. They also both have some supernatural elements to them. Also, the novels upon which they are based on are both written by the same author. 

Both are based on books by the same writer, are situated in and around Kyoto and have a similair feel to them.  

When I started watching Eccentric family, the first thing I thought about was how this anime reminds me of Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei. -Both anime follows almost similar free-form simple art-style with bright colorful visuals and fluent animation. -Both has a relaxing aura to them,almost like a anime to watch durin a lazy midsummer afternoon. -Both has a narrator speaking in a similar fashion of humor -Both is about the daily life and certain events of the narrator. But,both never makes the anime center around those events.Instead,it blends it in with their daily lifestyle,which is a very unique approach of anime visual story-telling. -Both narrator has a "shishou" or master they follow and really close to. Both of the master has a young lover who is also fond of the narrator and has unique and mature personality -Both anime has a very similar background music read more 

Both are works from the same author and both are dialogue heavy anime filled with cultural references, that carry a vibrant atmosphere with a similar narration style. If you like one than without a doubt you’ll like the other. 

Both animes are based on novels by Tomohiko Morimi and set roughly contemporary in Kyoto where Morimi is from. Both also have in common that they revolve around a youngish male protagonist. A love story is hinted at in both animes but it is not at the center of either plot. Because they are literary adaptations, the animes feel more like literature (albeit somewhat arti-farty) than like a classical anime. Both are fantastic. Yojouhan is more surreal partially because it is episodic whereas Uchouten Kazoku is a magical realistic family saga. Both are among my top rated anime. If you liked one, you are likely to like the other. The two anime are sufficiently different to enjoy them both without feeling they are just repeating the same thing. read more 

Since it was written by the same author, yet again (as with Tatami Galaxy) the large 'Daimonji' character is written on a mountain in Kyoto, this is regarded as a send-off of spirits in the Gozan no Okuribi festival. 

both are mature and realistic  

Both shows have very stylized art, a very similar atmosphere, and tell their stories in super interesting ways. At their core, they are both shows that showcase the value of family and what it truly means to be a part of one, whether by blood or otherwise. Characters are absolutely fantastic across the board, and both contain subtle mysteries that are fascinating to uncover. While I personally think The Eccentric Family is the best of it's kind, if you are looking for a slightly more over-the-top variant, give Kyousou Giga a try.  

Both shows have characters who simply live their lives, eager to make their daily lives as interesting as possible. Both shows are set in fantasized Kyoto. Also, there is a co-existence among human and non-human (e.g. tanuki, demon, tengu) 

Supernatural and surreal with a japan-but-not-quite-japan setting and a center on family (relations between siblings, parents). A touch of politics/factions, battle scenes, ridiculous battlegarb/beasts, daddy-disappeared issues. Both have the slow and shocking reveal of complex family histories/legends. 

Family drama set in magical-realist version of Kyoto with character who appear human but do not act as humans do; they behave more in line with the traditional Japanese views on how gods/kami or spirits act. More or less reacting in similar ways to how people would, but with an oddly detached other-worldliness. Rolling along with whatever the world throws at them. Both shows feature character that are largely mischievous and nonchalant, yet keenly aware of and at ease with their own mortality. Lots of references to Japanese mythology. 

Both are fantasy adventures set in a city with a great story about families who arent humans and with high quality and original artstyle/animation. 

- Both about family bounds - Both are set in realistic setting but involve more magical powers - Both are colorfull animes with a mostly light-hearted atmosphere - Yet both of them will tackle more serious issues such as betrayal - Both stories are close to tales  

The moods and art styles in these two shows are very similar. Super colorful and vibrant backgrounds, artistic direction that is instantly identifiable, and characters that blend into these spaces wonderfully. Lots of similar story themes regarding overcoming personal weakness and dealing with the past. They are also both very goofy, and require you to allow them to take you for a ride if you want to get the most out of them. Despite this goofiness, their worlds and stories are very believable within their own contexts.  

VERY different stories but it gives off the same light-hearted vibes about friends and family relationships. With minimal comedy, both starts off with confusing first to second episodes. You'll probably get story after the fifth episode or so but hang in there. Both are actually good. In addition, they almost have the same texturing and animation style. 

-Both have a very calming atmosphere. -Both have good, silly, humor -Both have "eccentric" characters -Both have characters that are not human -Both have an awesome/dramatic/epic ending -Both have good character development -Both have a unique art style -Both are about trusting your friends/family and working together 

Both are based around a supernatural story drawing on Japanese folklore, and combine it with lighthearted slice of life that lets you get to know their eccentric casts and the interesting (real) places where they live. They main theme of both is the importance of family and friends, and they have remarkably similar, colourful art styles. 

Both shows are about the lives of the family of tanuki's as they meddle and have fun with human society. 

Both feature tanuki and present how they deal with living amongst humans and the complications that arise in doing so. Also shows the conflicts within the species too. 

TANUKI. Lots and lots of cute raccoon dogs. Boths shows are stories about mythical creatures (Bakedanuki) co-existing with humans and dealing with human society. Aside from the obvious raccoon dog connection, the way tanukis are portrayed by both pieces of work are also very similar and in-line with folklore traditions. They are shown as mischievous creatures with great powers, but are ultimately unruly and simple animals at heart; as such Ponpoko and Uchouten Kazoku both deal with what would normally be very sombre themes in a human orientated show (such as death) in an incredibly light-hearted and nonchalant way. The tanukis in shows shows are very much aware of their potential mortality but chose to live their life to the full and do as they wish. The overall atmosphere of both shows are also similar. Set in late Showa Tokyo and modern day Kyoto respectively, both show go a long way in capturing the details of the place and the time through sounds and colours. read more 

These two anime feature tanukis as main characters in a modern Japan setting. 

For Uchouten Kazoku and Bakemonogatari, there's an element of fantasy that is lightoned in terms of its execution. With that element comes mythological creatures that exhibits in the world of both these series. They also capture a sense of style with its cast of characters. The character interactions through dialogue and word play makes the strength of both series as well as its overall themes. The main male protagonist has various interactions with different characters throughout each episode with excellent dialogue. The animation style both give off a refreshing way of representing their fantasy worlds. 

The obvious recommendation for Uchouten Kazoku is The Royal Tenenbaums. That, of course, is not an option here on MAL, but the next closest thing is probably Bakemonogatari. To start, they share a light supernatural element that is based on Japanese folklore and mythology, and soundtracks that are mostly composed of smooth ambient pieces. More importantly, both are fairly minimal stories that lean on their unique and interesting casts to keep the audience engaged with excellent dialogue that is simultaneously clever, funny, and frequently meaningful (another mention of Wes Anderson seems appropriate here). Finally—though stylistically rather different with Uchouten Kazoku being primarily interested in capturing the urban vitality of Kyoto with a strong focus on light and texture, and Bakemonogatari drawing from a variety of influences from 20th and 21st century design and architecture to create environments that can feel more like stage sets than actual locations—they both feature excellent cinematography. read more 

They're both about Tanuki hijinks. Poco's udon world is about encountering tanuki, whereas Uchoten Kazoku is about the tanuki culture and lifestyle.  

The protagonists are both Tanukis. Michiru definitely would fit in with Eccentric Families cast. She also has the Shimogamo fool blood with the attitude of "A fun thing is a good thing!" Both these shows have colorful expressive animation.  

Supernatural creatures blending in the modern society and having their creepy, freaky, shocking relationships on the side. 

These aren't very related, per se, but there is one reoccurring theme. "What, in some cases who, is just to eat." I recommend watching Gin no Saji first as it will explain some of the mind-sets in Uchouten Kazoku since it doesn't delve into that specific theme at all. Both are very good shows and certainly deserve a watch! 

1.Both anime revolves around a world in Japan where beast lives among humans. 2.Even though in Bakemono no Ko, the beast has a secret gateaway to their own world and goes into the human world, in Uchouten Kazoku, they live with the human disguising themselves as humans. 3.Both anime has a human character who was taken in by the beasts and lives with them since they were young  

In both worlds of Natsume Yuujinchou and Uchouten Kazouku, there exists mystical creatures with fantasy elements. Their worlds do they place in more of the modern world though. The main male protagonists has similar personalities and forms relationships with various characters. There's a sense of slice of life mixed with drama and comedy present as well. It contains a small cast of characters but all of them has his or her own dynamics that are explored throughout the show. 

At the heart of Uchouten Kazoku is, unsurprisingly, family. More specifically, love and support from family. In a similar vein, 3-gatsu no Lion explores the same ideas of support and love, although not necessarily from a blood-related family. It has the same sort of light-hearted and pure sense of humor, though it is more present in Uchouten Kazoku than in 3-gatsu and 3-gatsu is more dramatic. Both focus on human(?) connection and both are a great watch if you're looking for something a little sad and very heartwarming.  

Great shows about self-discovery and overcoming past hardships. They are both quite jolly, but have quite a few serious twists and turns along the way. Great characters with very believable interactions and relationships. Super good world building that pulls you in and keeps you there.