One anime similar to 'Tamako Love Story' is 'K-On!'. It also features a group of girls in a school setting with a focus on friendship and some light-hearted romance. The characters are endearing, and the art style is cute.
Well, they usually have a strong focus on the characters' emotions. In 'Tamako Love Story', we can clearly see the development of Tamako's feelings. Similar animes often do the same, showing how the characters' emotions change over time.
The anime 'My Love Story!!' has a somewhat similar atmosphere. It has a very warm and positive feeling throughout. The main character is a kind - hearted boy, and his relationship with the girl he loves is pure and sweet, just like the gentle atmosphere in 'Tamako Love Story'.
One anime similar to 'Tamako Love Story' is 'Kimi ni Todoke'. It has a sweet and innocent love story, just like 'Tamako Love Story'. The main character, Sawako, is a shy girl who gradually opens up and falls in love. Another one is 'My Little Monster'. It features a relationship that develops between two very different characters in a really engaging way. And 'Toradora!' also has a great love story with interesting character dynamics.
I haven't heard anything about a Tamako Love Story 2. Usually, if there were plans for a sequel, there would be some buzz or official news, but there's been none so far.
Tamako is the main character. She is a cheerful girl who helps in her family's mochi shop. Mochizou is also important. He has a long - standing relationship with Tamako and has feelings for her.
Well, in Tamako Market and Tamako Love Story, the theme of community is quite prominent. The market serves as a community where everyone has their own role and they interact with each other. Youth and growing up is also a theme. Tamako is at an age where she's starting to figure out her feelings, especially in Tamako Love Story when it comes to romantic feelings towards Mochizou. And of course, there's the theme of tradition, with the family's mochi - making business being a long - held tradition.
The main difference is the focus of the story. Tamako Market is more about the daily life of the characters in the market, while Tamako Love Story is centered on the romantic development of Tamako.