Finished Like the Clouds, Like the Wind and looking for something similar? Here are 20 shows that fans actually recommend — especially if you're into Adventure and Drama.
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Fans who liked Like the Clouds, Like the Wind tend to recommend The Place Promised in Our Early Days, The Story of Saiunkoku, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End the most. If you're into Adventure and Drama, any of these are a solid pick.
Like the Clouds, Like the Wind has a 6.79 on MAL from 9,319 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
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