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- Both series revolve around a high school music club that strives for nationals. - Both series have occasional conflicts within the club and as well as personal struggles. - Both use unconventional instruments (Koto in "Kono Oto Tomare!" and brass instruments in "Hibike! Euphonium"). - Both immerse viewers in the passion of music through their visuals and sound.

Both show a gradual descent into despair and hopelessness, as their original aspirations are crushed by harsh realities. Both portray the deterioration of mental health, depicting how anxiety, depression, and trauma impact the characters.

- Both series center around competitive traditional Japanese games (shogi in "Sangatsu no Lion" and karuta in "Chihayafuru"). - Protagonists in both series undergo significant personal growth and self-discovery through their involvement in these games. - Both series explore deep, complex relationships between friends, mentors, and rivals, which significantly impact the characters' lives. - Both series delve into the emotional struggles of their protagonists, addressing themes like loneliness, self-worth, and the pressures of competition.

Both series explore into the complexities of time travel and the consequences of altering it. Both have a very engaging approach to how they handle things, and events that just intricately converge together.