15 [Similar Anime] Like Tanaka-kun is Always Listless

Both shows base a portion of their humor off misunderstandings. While these misunderstandings are often unintentional, they develop into running gags that last throughout the course of the entire show. Both shows also utilize a medium-sized cast full of colorful, quirky characters whose interactions lay the foundation for good, well-timed situational-based and relationship-based humor. And, finally, the setting and premise are pretty similar. After all, Gekkan Shoujo and Tanaka-kun are both centered around the lives of "normal" high school students.

Anime that both fully embody the idea of "Slice of Life" at it's core. Very calm, relaxing atmosphere 80% of the time, and the other 20% is pretty much guaranteed to be filled with great humor or touching moments. Especially when it comes to the humor, both these shows have a great sense of comedic timing, not being afraid to have some extra long pauses to really emphasis a joke to it's full extent.

The main similarity that came to my mind was the art-style and atmosphere: both Tanaka-kun and Isshuukan Friends have that adorable, fluffy art and feeling, which is standard for Hazuki Maacha (Mangaka of the latter). Both also have a very likeable cast of characters that are generally soft-spoken and rarely raise their voice and both also have (somewhat) subtle romance parts. Lastly, both will most likely be some of the more relaxing things you'll ever see (excluding the final part of 'IF' for this one) and can turn even the shittiest day around in a heartbeat.

Tanaka-kun and Oreki both like to do things that require the least amount of energy. Although Tanaka-kun takes it to a whole new level and is more of a school-life comedy while Hyouka is a mystery anime.

The main characters Tanaka and Renge are very similar because both are lazy, clueless and quiet persons. They are funny in a unique way because they see the world in a different way. Both are simple persons who don't realize anything.
The atmosphere in both shows is calm and relaxing and the type of comedy is very similar because both have awkard moments, unique characters interaction and a lot of misunderstandings.

Kimi to Boku (KtB) and Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge (TwIK) are both about the daily lives of the main characters. In KtB, it is a group of 5 friends while it is just a pair in TwIK.
Both animes have very similar art styles and both have an extremely calming atmosphere or 'feel' to it.
They both mainly focus on comedy, however KtB has some drama once in a while.
If you're looking for an easy and relaxing anime to watch, KtB or TwIK are great 'healing' animes.

Main characters of these shows just want to be left alone. Tanaka-kun is fairy relaxing show with some humor and Handa-kun is more focused on humor but it can also be relaxing.

the story about people who have unique personalities that different with the other and the setting in school. tanaka is about his listless and sakamoto with his motto " do it with style" for doing anything . both series is funny with their jokes.

Like the other user said, they are relaxing. But it is not only that. Although they don't share a similar plot, they focus on aspects of everyday life and interpersonal relationships. They also share a certain vibe that is both relaxing and showcases they beauty in everyday's life.

Working!! and Tanaka-kun are easy-to-watch and funny anime centered on the characters and their interactions. Both are slice-of-life, so naturally don't expect to see some overarching plots or action, but instead the cast's lives and all the ridiculous things they do.

We can see a main characters who is unique in their own way but relatable to lazy people in real life. they are both funny in their own way and then come other characters who make then more funny in daily life.

Both are comedy anime, with bored, detached loner Mcs which are surrounded by a lot of people that force them to interact and socialize with others.

Not all too similar shows, but similar main characters. Also: school setting + some focus on relationships between characters.

Even if Nichijou is kind of more exaggerated, Tanaka-kun has a similiar atmosphere thanks to its color palette, simple character designs and the fact that it consists on comedic sketches, which tend to revolve around a particular theme or thing happening.

They're both really funny, and follow the everyday lives of the characters, just through different perspectives.