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Originally Posted by pparker
I think most people would not argue that they feel similar, but anyway... both are:
shonen action/comedy/melodrama combination
magical and sword fantasy
loli female lead
fish-out-of-water male lead with unknown/uncertain power
leads thrown together by magic-related accident
male lead takes on unwarranted protective role for female lead
large cast of variously-powered/gendered/clothed/inked heroes and villains
all after the same weenie, and...
the clock is ticking...
which yes, I just realized could describe about 30 series (somewhat unfortunately)
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Well if you're going to be that vague, then like you've said, 30 other series
While you're at it why not insist that they both have the names of the lead female in the titles, right
?
Index follow a different setting than
Shana with the introduction of science and magic together in one series, something that very few other series have done.
Sword play has been a bare minimum that it could be considered non-existent in the grand scheme of things.
Touma and Yuuji have different approach to their situations, both are somewhat activate and accepting of their fate, but Touma is on the frontline while Yuuji has to take a backseat.
Touma has to protect Index very well being, Yuuji just mostly accompany Shana. Different forms of protection.
Your point on the villains and allies/heroes is so every other series that it's not a suitable argument.
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Originally Posted by pparker
However:
J.C. Staff animation, especially special effects for fights/weapons/spells, but overall feel.
Most people think of Shana when they hear the OP, sung by same person.
Shana's "fuuzetsu" battle zone and Kanzaki's rune-based zone...
and...
The biz is always trying for another winner like the one before.
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About that separate space,
Suzumiya Haruhi and
Nanoha also applies the same technique you know that? It's not a very original idea anymore.