Hello again, and welcome to another edition of “Anime-Planet Recommends…”, where each week we showcase some of the anime you recommend people might like on Anime-Planet.
We’ve had lots of new folks making recommendations this past week (or people who haven’t made recs in a long time), so I officially dedicate this edition to our newcomers! Remember that you too can add your own suggestions for a chance to be featured in these articles. ^_^
If you enjoy surrealism, Paprika and Mind Game might be for you.
Ailly says:
“Both Mind Game and Paprika serve a large dose of surrealism to the viewer. Prepare to stare at your screen in awe and total confusion. Though the underlying theme in these movies is coming to terms with who you are and being honest about it, you probably won’t notice it through all the bizarre and weird things that happen. If one of these titles left you wondering ‘What the hell did I watch? And where can I get more of it?’, then you should definitely check the other out.”
Tyranid5 thinks you’d like Heroman or Fractale if you liked Xam’d: Lost Memories.
Starting off with the Heroman pairing:
He says:
“Heroman and Xam’d have similar traits. I still see Eureka has a top recommendation for anyone looking for something similar to Xam’d, but Heroman is very similar to Xam’d. The biggest difference is that the setting is directly based in the real world instead of the much more fantasy filled worlds of Xam’d and Eureka Seven.”
And then there’s Fractale,
He continues:
“Xam’d and Fractale have very similar set ups when looking at plot and world. They both take place in a futuristic world with the plots focusing on religion, military and conflicting beliefs.”
Next up, Chobits fans might appreciate Mahoromatic and vice versa.
Richardoniichan has this to say:
“Do you like hopeless guys ‘finding’ mechanically-created females? Then you’ll like both series. Do you like said females to be cute as a button? Then you’ll like both series. If you like said females fighting to protect you, then you’ll like Mahoro. If you’d rather like said females learning to ‘grow up’ (essentially), then you’ll like Chobits.
Regardless if you like one or the other, you should give both a watch, as they have great animation, good plots, and are worth a million laughs and more.”
Next up in the feels department, you might enjoy Usagi Drop or Wolf Children.
Ailly explains:
“Both deal with the hardships of raising children. Although there is quite some drama, Usagi Drop andWolf Children also like to highlight the joys and fun that can be had in life. They’re simple and heartwarming stories that won’t fail to brighten up your day.”
And for double feels, a pair that imo can’t be repeated enough, there’s always Ano Hana and Nagi no Asukara.
ichigodaisuki agreed with the pairing this week:
“Both series focus on a group of friends who were together since childhood. They have to face the changes in life that happen with them as well as around them. This includes falling in love, growing up, and the surrounding environment.”
I’m in the mood for a cyborg double feature! Look no further than Eve no Jikan and Hal.
corkboard has this to say:
“Both have a serious take on the android-drama genre, both have lush animation styles, and both will tug at your heart strings. They are, in many ways, a perfect pairing for a cyborg double feature.”
One of my favorite recommenders on the site, abunai, added a new recommendation recently for those looking for a slower-paced, thoughtful story. Specifically, A Letter to Momo and Only Yesterday.
He thinks you’d like these because:
“Slow-paced, thoughtful stories aren’t everybody’s cup of tea. When you’re used to action-packed shounen or emotional shoujo anime, a gentle and introspective story can seem a bit slow, even boring. Nothing wrong with that, anime is a big medium. Go watch something where they level up in power until they’re over 9000 and still shout “I want to be stronger!” — No worries, these anime will still be waiting when you’re done with that. But if you’re mature enough to appreciate a different, more human story, then both Only Yesterday and A Letter to Momo are the kind of story you want. They’re stories about life and memories, and about missed opportunities that may be found again. If you like one of these, you’ll probably like the other. And if you’ve ever regretted a choice in your life, or lost something precious, you may want to have some tissues to hand.”
Cyberpunk fans, take note – Psycho-Pass and Mardock Scramble might be your cup of tea.
globalwild explains:
“Psycho-Pass and Mardock Scramble are both fresh and stylish entries in the cyberpunk genre. The three-part Mardock Scramble movie series is definitely more style than substance, but it is entertaining style; it is a pleasure to look at. They are similar when it comes to investigation, with Psycho-Pass definitely having a police procedural feel to it. Both also feature handguns that are more than simple firearms, but rather are compelling aspects of both shows and in Mardock Scramble very much a character. For all of Mardock Scramble’s style, there is little it does to bring anything astoundingly new, or add depth to the cyberpunk genre in general. I’m happy to have watched it once, but I don’t see myself returning to it. On the flip-side, Psycho-Pass is a series any cyberpunk fan will likely want to re-watch and display proudly as a part of their anime collection.”
How about some old school? Try out Slayers: The Motion Picture and Burn Up!
Drahken thinks you’d like these because:
“Both of these movies are off-the-wall adventures revolving around a rather dysfunctional team of beautiful women who use extremely excessive force in their efforts to defeat the bad guys, and have one or more money-obsessed women in their teams. Aside from the difference in settings, these two series feel very much like they are from the same series.”
And finally, reverse harem fans, you might appreciate Diabolik Lovers or Amnesia.
Bloodless306 has this to say:
“Both have a female in distress – confused and unknowing of their situation, which they then have to expolre and discover as you progress through the series. They each get a ‘turn’ with each of the males and build relationships with each in a positive or even negative way. Both are reverse Harems and are focoused heavily on romance and love interests.”
And that’s a wrap! As always, add your recommendations on Anime-Planet each week for a chance to be featured in this column. Enjoy the last holdout of summer and see you next week!
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Kim Cameron is the CEO and founder of Anime-Planet, a Crunchyroll partner and the world’s oldest anime and manga recommendation database site. Follow her on Twitter at @AnimePlanet or on Facebook.
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