22 [Similar Anime] Like Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens

The whole time I watched Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens I was reminded of Durarara. Both anime is about a city (Durarara is about Ikebukuro and Hakata Ramens is about Hakata) and focuses on the crimes, gangs, hitmen of the city. Both anime have the same vibe going on. But Hakata Ramens is off the common sense when it comes to the day to day activities of the city, specially the hitman business. Durarara is more on supernatural. Durarara has a more light theme. I can't say you will love Hakata Ramens if you loved Durarara. The setting and the vibe may be similar, but Durarara has more depth in the story and characters.

Ensemble cast of criminals with great friendship, rivalries, and chemistry. Great action and humour. Each character has a vivid past and personality and makes the world feel big and full of potential stories to tell.

Both involve a mafia-like organisation: Bungou has the Port Mafia and Ramens has the Kakyuu Group and the Murder Inc

This anime is freaking tribute for Cowboy Bebop. Protagonist looks like Spike and has really similar nature. Except that you''ll see in this anime a lot of details which are connected to Cowboy. If you are not sure, just check the ending :D

-Both mcs are detectives.
-Both of the main character get involved in solving crimes or interfering it.
-Both shows have mainly a male-based casts.

Both shows tells the story of the main lead who suffered family issues and seek out by revenge plot with lots of stakes. Expect violence, cruel deaths, gangs, corruptions, assassins and dark organizations themes. Most times plot twists involves by outsmarting opponents.

both has lovable characters who have fun and also do some work and fighting
talk a lot about freindship.

Both have similar moods, have both serious and goofy moments, and require a fairly large amount of suspension of disbelief to enjoy. Still, they are both enjoyable for what they are, and if you are in the mood for a neon lights downtown crime-solving (or committing) adventure, either one will suffice. They also both have pretty good jazzy soundtracks, including the openings.

-In both shows you will find a central which is filled with crime.
-Professional killers and murders are both present in the both animes.
-Government intervention is present but irrelevant.

They give off very similar vibes. Urban settings (mostly at night), assassins, action, etc. Very similar jazzy soundtrack that really make the mood work well. They are also both about large organizations/cities that try to organize the characters. If you want something fun and exciting, while a bit ridiculous, these are both enjoyable.

Both anime include revenge as a plot point. For Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens, it's relatively short since the series is pretty episodic. If you want to see a whole story of revenge, then 91 Days is the anime you want to watch. Also, both give off a similar vibe. They take place in different time periods, but both have a 1920's-1940's feel with the mafia (from 91 Days) and the hitmen (from Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens).

both animes have similar light hearted vibes with a loose plot. they have the bickering two male lead dynamic.

Main Similarities:
- Both shows have close relationships between male characters, though in TNC it's a bit more romantically insinuated.
- Both shows are set in an underworld-like city that is run by the powerful and is a dog-eat-dog world.
- Characters from both shows wield knives and katanas as their main weapon or know martial arts.
- Both shows feature people trying to kill each other (HTR = assassins, TNC = street fights).
- Both shows have a male character who cross-dresses/gets mistaken as a girl and uses it to their advantage in fights.

Both main characters have some relations with the police and the gangs

It’s hard to explain why It’s similar xD but don’t you know how in Hakata tonkotsu ramens they always out smart someone that’s how it is in Acca 13 ( I like animes like these two lol but it’s hard to explain how they’re similar without watching them )

Even if Occultic;nine does not include explicit killers (well just the albino kid), there is a mysterious atmosphere in both shows. In addition, the killing part is present, on Hakata is explicit Killers doing a job and getting paid while on Occultic;nine we have the 'occult' with black magic and other resources.

less to do with plot similarity, but i personally found a similar vibe between the character dynamics and the development of relationships and friendships throughout the episodic feel of both shows. both are action-based and features characters that hit hard.

The same mix of serious moments/comedy and clever storytelling.
Both stories revolve about crime and have similar heartfelt atmosphere.
Kirill and Doug duo dynamic resemble those of Lin and Banba. In short: androgynous, energetic man meets observant and composed man. The unlikely pair works very well togethter. Cross dressing shenanigans ensue.
Both show are abysmally underappreciated.

you've got your ragtag team of misfits/weirdoes that form a found family bonding through dubious activities and walking a morally gray line in a restless city that never sleeps.
it's just a matter of rating and how much blood you're okay with seeing on screen.

Both shows have a similar air of being about detectives who are running behind a very dangerous evil entity.

The main characters in both shows have a dangerous job
In both shows one of the main characters is a bit goofy, but when needed can be dark and dangerous (Coco and Banba)
In both anime the main characters are surrounded by (mostly) badass support characters with each their own 'speciality'

-Both of the animes central cities is known for notorious crimes.
-Both of animes central focus is the underworld.
-Both of animes is very action orientated.