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2015 · Series · Animation · Comedy
Good match
Why it matches Also about social hierarchy and power dynamics Centres on the same reluctant leader figure More matches Each with the traits it shares with your pick.
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Shares its desaturated and stylised look
Told the same way, epistolary What's different Not built around self-discovery or power and responsibility Does not promise romantic comedy or sci-fi action Darkness Fairly light
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Where it streams Crunchyroll Crunchyroll Amazon Channel Why this ranked above the others
The closest tonal match of the set when ranked against Date A Live.
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2008 · Series · Animation · Comedy
Good match
Why it matches Watched for the same thing: romantic comedy and romantic comedy Centres on the same reluctant leader figure Built around the same self-discovery Told the same way, epistolary What's different Not about power dynamics or social hierarchy Not really harem or sci-fi fantasy Easier to follow Darkness Fairly light
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Why this ranked above the others
Reads closest to it overall of everything considered when ranked against Date A Live.
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2010 · Series · Animation · Comedy
Worth a look
Why it matches Watched for the same thing: romantic comedy and romantic comedy Also about social hierarchy Centres on the same reluctant leader figure Built around the same self-discovery What's different Not about power dynamics or romantic love Not really harem or sci-fi fantasy Less violent Darkness Fairly light
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Where it streams HiDive Hidive Amazon Channel Why this ranked above the others
The closest tonal match of the set when ranked against Date A Live.
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The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You 2023 · 1 season
Also harem at heart Watched for the same thing: romantic comedy and romantic comedy Rent-a-Girlfriend 2020
Watched for the same thing: romantic comedy and romantic comedy Centres on the same reluctant leader figure Coupling 2000
Watched for the same thing: romantic comedy and romantic comedy Centres on the same reluctant leader figure The Big Bang Theory 2007
Watched for the same thing: romantic comedy and romantic comedy Built around the same self-discovery Power 2014
Also about social hierarchy and power dynamics Shares its high contrast and stylised look Charmed 1998
Built around the same self-discovery Shares its desaturated and stylised look 
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