Kuragehime

Those shows are both romances (to some degree) about girls that changing their appearance end up changing their whole life. Fashion is also of importance in both series, we deal with models and designers, though in ParaKiss the main heroine is a model and in Kuragehime she's a designer (of sorts). 

Fashion, cross-dressers, a little romance~ If you enjoyed Paradise Kiss, you'll love Kuragehime. The latter is definitely more humorous! Both's main girl has no knowledge of fashion. Both show the distances from being normal and/or an otaku to becoming stylish and beautiful.  

Theses are both great anime about fashion and have a shy characters and a very flamboyant one trying there damnedest to make them come out, both times it is a girl who is she and the guy who is out there, In Kuragehime the guy does dress as a girl but ohwell there is one in pardise kiss aswell. Pardise kiss has more romace with the main then Kuragehime but both are great anime and should be watched. Both aired in the same time block known as noitaminA. 

Paradise Kiss and Kuragehime are both josei anime, dealing with life in a big city. Both deal with romance issues and both contain cross-dressers. Paradise Kiss is more realistic with a huge amount of fashion, while Kuragehime contains a little bit of fashion, but a huge amount of comedy. 

Characters of these 2 are into fashion and go into detail about Japanese fashion and culture. 

Dress designing. Cross-dressing. Josei. Small, but colourful cast. Paradise Kiss is mostly serious and realistic, while Kuragehime is more humor based. 

These are the most fashionable animes out there!!? .ﾟ☆(ノё∀ё)ノ☆ﾟ. They are also the only animes I've ever found where they are sewing a lot. As a fashion nerd and a cosplayer I can't tell you enough how happy it makes me to watch anime characters work together to sew something!! (o✪‿✪o) 

Paradise kiss is about a normal highschool girl who has been good all her life until she is scouted by a group of fashion designers called "ParaKiss" its similar to Princess Jellyfish in many ways and is also made by Josei like Princess Jellyfish. 

You know what the anime world needs more of... fashion! There is a short supply of anime that focus on the more fabulous side of life, and even more so a female adult targeted audience(not to say these shows can't be enjoyed by everyone), both shows carry a more adult feel while still keeping their innocence and comedic sides. These shows display more mature relationship without turning to an ecchi route. While both showcasing great style and strong friendships.  

Both are fashion related in a way, where they show a whole new "fashion world" to the protagonist, opening their eyes to what they truly want. Paradise Kiss being more mature. 

Both have VERY similar vibes and stories, both are about the fashion world and outcast girls. 

Both have aspects of fashion and people who are seemingly different forming beautiful relationships. Both also touch some sensitive topics quite well and maturely. I'd also suggest Kuragehime if you liked Nana :)  

THE fashion. If Paradise Kiss was a comedy, it would had been Princess Jellyfish 

The whole atmosphere of the show is very similar and so is the humor. They're both very carefree and easy to rewatch. They also feature a similar kind of romance - starts out as friendship. Also, the main heroines are both very similar, rather quiet and intelligent. Although Haruhi seems more reserved at times. 

Both series have the same atmosphere, though the crossdressing and the stories are rather different. 

Kuragehime is Ouran in a way. Kuranosuke is very similar to Tamaki in terms of personality(other than the cross dressing part) Tsukimi is well Haruhi as she does not really care around things and thinks of Kuranosuke as weird. as for the storyline both are similar as Ouran deals with things happening in the Host club while Kuragehime is about the happenings of the Amamizukan 

They both are romantic comedies with a hilariously funny bunch of characters that will make you smile throughout the series. Oh... And did I mention that they both have cross-dressers as the main characters? Of course I didn't. LOL! Anyway, Kuragehime isn't as random as OHSHC, but gives you all the chuckles you need. 

Main character is not use to the fancy lifestyle but over time comes to terms with how it is to live outside their comfort zone. The humor is very similar if you ask me. One in a more down to earth and the other not, but they makes me laugh just as much! They both also have the most dreamy fashion ever (❁´▽`❁)*✲ﾟ* (They are both my nr 1 top favorite animes ever!) 

Both are female lead slice of life comedy shoujo, and are tonally very similar. Both heavily feature cross dressing as a major plot element. They're both a good notch above most stuff in their genre quality wise, but nothing too amazing. Most people who like one will probably like the other. 

Both light-hearted and hilarious, a bit of a parody (more Ouran that Kuragehime), with interesting characters that have great chemistry! Also, both have underlying substance to the story amidst all the comedy presented in a way that's not cliche and is highly entertaining. 

-Cross dressing main character -Relatable protagonist with a sad backstory -Heartwarming -Dorky humour -Cute Romance between unconventional characters -Flirty Charmer/ Studious Awkward-type dynamic -Up for interpretation relationship  

Both are sweet romantic comedies with cross-dressing main characters and occasional forth-wall breaking. Kuragehime spoof otakus in a fashion similar to Ouran's spoofing of shoujo tropes, and both have fairly plain-looking, intellectual female protagonists. Both also have catchy soundtracks. 

Both are super female centric, both have similar stories of girls trying deal with crazy people around them in order to make a dream come true. 

Both series have this upbeat and comforting vibe to them which makes them a pleasure to watch. Another key detail is they both include crossdressing main characters who need to hide their true identity from others. They're also both shojo romance series :) 

Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge is like the older, more well developed sibling to Kuragehime. While I think both are equally enjoyable, I felt YNSH had more overall depth to it. There is also more comedy, however Kuragehime really held it's own and I found myself more attached to its characters, whereas I have trouble remembering many of Yamato Nadeshiko's chatacter's names. If you enjoyed one I would highly recommend the other, which, while I see the obvious similarities, I could not say for Paradise Kiss or Ouran Host Club. ...ok, maybe for Ouran... But seriously, watch Yamato Nadeshiko if you haven't yet because it's awesome! read more 

A theme that runs through both of these Anime are females who fear pretty people because they don't feel they are worthy of each other. The girls that live at the establishment are also all otaku. And don't let jellyfish otaku turn you off either. 

Both have as a protagonist that considers herself as "ugly" and is an antisocial girl with a weird obsession, and also doesn't like to go out of her house, while the main guy that is an outstanding beauty, starts helping her, while she tries to avoid him. The main girls also share the fact that they have a "best friend" related somehow to their obsession: Sunako has Hirochi-kun (a skeleton), and Tsukimi has Clara, (a cute jellyfish). Both are great comedies with hints of romance.  

It also stars a girl who thinks she isn't pretty and a boy (or in this case boys) who is admired for his beauty who tries to transform her into a gorgeous girl. They have the same feel about them and they are both really funny. 

-Both focus on the tension between people who are fashionable and beautiful, vs. those who are plain and ordinary. Also demonstrate the shallowness of judging people by their exterior, despite the fact that looking beautiful gives you power in society. -Rich, fashionable main characters try to get the unfashionable ones to dress up and look stylish themselves. -Our plain and ordinary main characters are (otakus) who are content with who they are and their hobbies. But they are scared to death of fashionable, beautiful people. -Lots of scary women attack or molest the male characters, or generally make their life difficult because they're good looking. Main difference is that Yamato has a LOT more comedy, and even has parody.  read more 

In both series the main characters have trouble getting a boyfriend because of their apperance and can't stand seeing beutyfull people. 

They both have reclusive female leads that are overwelmed by beauty and have a character trying to give them a makeover. 

If Yamato is the loud, sharp and uncharming big brother, then Kuragehime is the soft and nice younger sister. It has the same sort of character setup, except they are more earnest. It is down to earth and relaxing to watch, unlike Yamato. The characters are more rounded and kind, and believable, unlike Yamato, which only displays this scarcely near the end 

Both stories about a girl becoming a princess.. at least at the beginning! As the stories go on, we discover that they are stories of girls being accepted and loved as who they are.  

These are both stories about a "quirky" girl who finds her beauty. Or is forced to find it, which leads to interesting situations in both cases. They're both hilarious and have characters you won't forget. 

They both have girls with terrible hygiene, and boys that help in the story. the wallflower is a lot more comical than the jellyfish princess(much more sweet). But the main male lead in princess jellyfish is a drag queen but both still kind of has the same story plot. I think they're both equally funny. You should enjoy watching both.  

Both animes show the coming-of-age stories of female protagonists who consider themselves to be misfits in general society. Both shows take a humorous and grounded approach to their slice-of-life material. Watamote invokes a dark, provocative sense of comedy whereas Kuragahime is more light-hearted and innocuous.  

Both shows center around painfully awkward girls and their experiences. If you enjoyed Watamote because of relating to Tomoko, you'll love Kuragehime, which is pretty much a more grown up shoujo version of Watamote. 

The main character has some sort of social axiety about them that may or not be relateable depending on who watches either anime. Kuragehime / Princess Jellyfish takes it a step further with phobias of the male gender / attractive people. 

If you loved one you will also love the other, Princess Jellyfish and Watamote are cut from the same cloth. 

-Both involve NEET and otaku, that shatter easily -Both involve adjusting to the real world -Both can be pretty silly, with char "too in to their own heads" so to speak -Though NHK is darker and more gripping with reality, making for better bittersweet candy as opposed to Kuragehime's sweet yet not as much impact flavor  

The main characters of both shows start out as more or less directionless nobodies. The people they meet help them get out more and have a better appreciation of life. Both shows have a good amount of humor, but some very poignant and emotional moments related to similar struggles of the protagonists' lives. 

Explora bien el tema de las personas con problemas sociales y su relacion con este, sin ponerlos en posiciones especiales sino como personas con virtudes y defectos 

Both shows follow the lives of adult NEET otaku, with one focused on the male side of that subculture and the other focused on the female. Both feature a protagonist who meet a love interest who causes their life to drastically change and, in the end, leads them to better themself. NHK is definitely darker than Kuragehime but they carry the same themes and messages  

Both anime have similar plot, about a group of weird people (by the society standard) living together 

On the outside these two animes may not look like they have much in common but on closer analysis you will see some substantial similarities. -In both animes a 'guy' stumbles across a group of quirky characters that change his life. - The 'guy' has a high profile, business like family (father) - At some point in our quirky casts lives they have the threat of their home/land being bought up and they both must fight for it. - Romance. between a member of our 'quirky group' and the 'outsider'. - Comedy. Both are pretty hilarious. Even if you can't connect the dots between both shows I can't recommend them enough as individuals. Enjoy watching!! :)  read more 

There are quirky and unique characters all grouped together, going about their wacky everyday lives, with just a hint of romance. Kuragehime has a bit more of a story to it, but they are both very similar.  

I believe the colour palette and some of the themes (such as; love, unique characters, comedically different perspectives..) are very similar. Furthermore, they’re my two favourite series’ and I think the humour sometimes overlaps as well as showing all different types of characters that don’t fit well into society. 

Both show the life of a group of otaku and how their lack of self confidence gets in their way, but in a comedic fashion. 

Much of the humor of Genshiken and Kuragehime is based on their brutally realistic depiction of the otaku lifestyle. 

Both about groups of otaku 

If you enjoyed Kuragehime, you should check out Genshiken. The show follows a group of college students who are members of the Genshiken club, which is dedicated to anime, manga, and other forms of otaku culture. Like Princess Jellyfish, Genshiken explores themes of acceptance, self-discovery, and the challenges of navigating a society that doesn't always understand or appreciate otaku culture. 

Kimi ni Todoke is another series about a socially awkward girl, who through a bit of makeup and a chance with some new friends proves to be more then what she was first thought of.  

Socially inept/awkward girls who meet a social person who help change their interactions with the outside world. 

Sweetheart "ugly" Unpopular girls as main characters and a handsome popular boy who notice her in both. Kuragehime is better though. Kimi ni Todoke starts off promising but drags the same conflict ooon and ooon. 

In both anime there is an introverted character who locks himself into his tastes hiding it from society, and then an extroverted blonde character arrives and helps him to be able to accept himself while understanding that it is not good to hide what you like and be encouraging him in something that society likes. The prota has the illusion to change, the roles are changed but the plot is very similar, in Kisekoi the prota inside wants to stand out making doll clothes and discovers over time that she likes to make clothes, while Kuragehime fashion makes her be more open with what she likes. 

Although these two shows are very different in many ways, the main point of the two are similar. Both are about two people coming together in a once in a lifetime friendship over there love for clothes, fashion, and dressing up. Both have beautiful heart-quenching scenes that just make you squeal for joy and even a little splash of drama (more for princess jellyfish) The absolute love and devotion that is given to a special interest and how others react to it is a big part in both shows. Both main characters are finding people they can be themselves around and show off their true passions.  read more 

Both have a bunch of quirky, energetic people living in the same household who often find themselves in very unique predicaments due to their hobbies/obsessions. Both are comedies with a slice of romance on the side. 

Both series revolve an old house filled with oddballs that's in danger of being demolished. There's an outsider (who's more in touch with things) who learns of this and tries to fight for them as the day draws nearer. Both are light fare that's good for a nice night in. 

Both have very similar female leads and great love stories! Both are about overcoming yourself and your past and becoming more confident. They also have similar color schemes and just overall, it's a great show to put on after this one if you want something that's gonna give you the same good feeling! :) 

Tsukimi's relationship with jellyfish (particularly Clara) reminds me of Sawaki's relationship with microbes. Both are unconventional comedies about really ordinary life, with some odd twist. Lots of interesting characters.  

They are similar in their depictions of young women as being nerdy, instead of being the typical anime-esque female characters. They revolve around girls who spend time together engaging in their different hobbies and working together to create anime/manga. The protagonist is an otaku of some kind who is also a bit awkward. 

Both are about a female otaku of some kind that has to hide her hobby for some reason. 

I'm shocked how these two are not recommended more...Princess Jellyfish is better in my opinion but both are really similar about a femcell otaku girls who are tryna make it in the world. Except Skip Beat is about Show biz and Kuragehime is about fashion. 

Both shows are really cute, light-hearted, and overall quite hilarious. When you're watching, you almost feel like you want to be friends with the characters, since both shows do such a good job of fleshing out their quirky cast of characters. Additionally, neither show shys away from the subject of gender and personal identity. In Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun, Nozaki is an extremely thick headed boy who writes girl's romance manga, and in Kuragehime, Kuranosuke is a son of a Japanese politican who loves fashion and cross dressing and just wants to make women's clothes.  

OKay, just want to say that the storyline and the worlds are NOT similar in anyway. It's just the character Howl and Kuranosuke LOOKS SIMILAR! They look like they can be related in a way haha. SO if your're a fan of HOWL then I recommend you watching Kuragehime. :D Well, Howls Moving Castle is set in a fantasy world where magic exist, whereas Kuragehime is set in Tokyo, a slice of life anime about a NEET girl entering the fashion industry due to a beautiful/handsome crossdressing guy Kuranosuke (Howl-look-alike).  

Princess Jellyfish is about a reclusive girl with a jellyfish obsession named Tsukimi who lives in a boarding house with other outcast women with an adamant aversion to "pretty people" (normal society), and each has their own random obsession/fetish that is deemed weird by society. Tsukimi meets a strange stylish woman who encourages her to follow her dreams. Fruits Basket is about a friendly kind-hearted girl named Torhu who befriends the Sohma family, who has a secret that 12 of their family members turn into a different animal of the zodiac when touched by a member of the opposite gender or stressed. While the plots are inherently different, they share a similar atmosphere and the theme of friendship. Both girls are social outcasts (although it doesn't bother Tohru as much as it bothers Tsukimi). There are other similarities, such as Tsukimi and Tohru both losing their mothers, which affected them deeply, and trying to find their place in the world. Both series gave me a warm fuzzy feeling inside.  read more 

Both shows feature a mainly female cast of various otaku stereotypes and a cross dressing boy. Both have a young adult cast, Genshiken is set in a college friend slice of life similar to Honey & Clover, and Kuragehime is in an apartment building shared by the female otakus. Kuragehime is more comedic and has a faster pace, Genshiken is more dramatic and somewhat more serious (still comedic). The focus in Genshiken is on fujoshi culture, light hints on homosexual (both genders) and boys love fetish, where Kuragehime uses the the otaku more as a backdrop for it's main couple hetero Cinderella story. 

Overview: Kuragehime follows a young woman who lacks self-confidence, but has a strong passion for Jellyfish after a trip to the aquarium as a child. After a chance meeting with a beautiful (cross-dressing) model, she slowly learns to accept herself and begins expressing her passion of jellyfish by designing clothes. Similarities: Both Kuragehime and Runway de Waratte have a strong emphasis on following your passion and use clothes as the medium. Each show explores the idea of what makes people unique and beautiful, and takes the viewer on a complex emotional journey after the characters are taken out of their comfort zones through a chance encounter. Differences: Kuragehime is slower paced, as the plot is driven more through character interaction and internal struggles instead of competition. The show also focuses on the path to finding clothes as the means of expression rather than the clothing design industry. read more 

In both anime, there are people who share same house. You can watch daily lifes of these habitants. Kuragehime is a josei anime but more likely to a shoujo in some scenes. You can feel 'slice of life' theme in Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou more. Both anime are enjoyful, i laughed so much while watching them :) I think if you like one, then you can enjoy other too ^^