{"id":561648,"date":"2023-08-09T23:29:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T04:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-sanrio-boys-2018\/"},"modified":"2024-03-18T01:02:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T06:02:25","slug":"shows-like-sanrio-boys-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-sanrio-boys-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like Sanrio Boys (2018)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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6.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 21 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A high school boy meets other high school boys who enjoy the cute characters that make up the Sanrio line of merchandise. It a slice-of-life type of show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Takuya Eguchi, Oosuka Jun, S\u00f4ma Sait\u00f4
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24-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like Sanrio Boys (2018)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Spiritpact (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 229 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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You Keika is heir of Exorcists, stricken with poverty and computer tech, until one night he gets hit by car and become a ghost. Tanmoku Ki appears and asks him to make a pact to fight Evil Spirits. Here starts the friendship of our heroes.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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2 seasons, 22 episodes, 24.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Sankaku Mado no Sotogawa wa Yoru (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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5.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 119 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Two psychics team up to solve a string of murders, and along their investigations develop a romantic connection.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jun’ichi Suwabe, Nobunaga Shimazaki, S\u00f4ma Sait\u00f4, Wataru Hatano
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1 season, 9 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Orenchi no Furo Jijou (2014)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 220 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A lonely man meets a handsome but homeless merman and brings him home to live with him in his bathtub.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Comedy, Fantasy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Nobunaga Shimazaki, Yuichiro Umehara, Yoshihisa Kawahara, Natsuki Hanae
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1 season, 11 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Watashi ga Motete Dousunda (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1367 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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When her favorite character dies, Kae suddenly loses weight and gains attention. But she wants these boys to date each other, not her!<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Animation, Comedy, Drama, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Amber Lee Connors, Justin Briner, Alejandro Saab, Jeannie Tirado
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1 season, 12 episodes, 23.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Sanrio Boys, a 2018 anime series, breaks away from the typical mold you might expect when you hear it’s about a group of high school boys who love Sanrio characters. Yes, those Sanrio characters: Hello Kitty, My Melody, and the like, traditionally seen as the purview of young girls and not teenage boys. This show takes that premise and turns it on its head, offering a fresh narrative that explores themes of friendship, societal expectations, and the joy of loving what you love, no matter what others might think.<\/p>\n

The Basics<\/h2>\n

Before we get into the meat of the matter, let’s lay down some groundwork. Sanrio Boys was produced by Studio Pierrot, known for their work on Naruto and Bleach, among others. It aired from January to March 2018 and consists of 12 episodes. The story follows Kouta Hasegawa, a high school student who loves the Sanrio character Pompompurin. Kouta feels he must hide his affection for what many in his world see as “girly” interests. However, he soon discovers other boys at his school share similar passions for Sanrio characters. This revelation leads Kouta and his new friends, each with their own favorite Sanrio character, on a journey of self-acceptance and camaraderie.<\/p>\n

Breaking Stereotypes<\/h2>\n

One of the show’s strongest points is its challenge to gender norms and stereotypes. In a society where interests are often gendered, Sanrio Boys asks, “Why?” It showcases characters who, despite societal expectations, embrace their love for things deemed by many as not for them. This narrative is crucial, not just for the anime world but for media consumption as a whole. It sends a powerful message about the importance of being true to oneself, regardless of societal pressures.<\/p>\n

Examples of Breaking Stereotypes<\/h3>\n