Canaan
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In the present day, terrorism is on the rise and the Ua Virus – a biological agent with a 100% kill rate – has been unleashed into the populace. In Shanghai, Canaan is a near-unstoppable soldier who roams the streets, always in the path of a bullet. She is a Synesthetist – a person able to use all five senses at once – who harbors a burning desire for revenge and has a past shrouded in mystery. While the Ua Virus infects more people in the city, others cross paths with Canaan including Minoru, a freelance journalist; Maria, Canaan’s close friend who was infected with the Ua Virus and lost her memory of the incident; and The Snakes, a shady and violent group with mysterious motives. Danger lies at every turn for Canaan and ultimately the rest of mankind…
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Kara no Kyoukai - The Garden of Sinners
- Movie (6+ eps x 50 min)
- 2007 - ?
When an odd string of suicides begins to occur at a local high rise building, most of the townsfolk treat it as an unfortunate series of events. One girl, however, senses something more sinister at work - especially when a close friend of hers falls mysteriously ill. After witnessing one of the deaths for herself, Shiki begins to realize that a strange connection exists between each of the girls, and predicts a total of eight will die. With seven dead and the accuracy of her prediction unclear, she sets out to put an end to the killings. Yet, as she nears the truth, she finds herself closer and closer to the brink of death; will Shiki become the town's savior, or the next victim?
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add recIf you liked the visual feast in Canaan, you're gonna find the KnK movies quite a treat. Both works feature strong, isolated female leads, more at home inflicting violence than having a normal conversation with a friend.
Lastly, both anime possess an engaging and memorable ensamble cast who bring a human element to the unbelievable events of the story.
Ryougi Shiki and Canaan are almost exactly the same, except one uses a gun and the other uses a knife. Because of this, both series feature a sort of "search for oneself" conflict that the lead characters have with themselves.
Both anime have main female leads who posses interesting killing techniques, are totally badass, and aren't afraid to shead some blood. Cold and blunt these women seem like they are ice queens but come to care for those who are closest to them eventually. Both anime are action packed with an amazing story to go along with it. Check out one if you liked the other.
Kara no Kyoukai is something I'd recommend to anyone who loved CANAAN. It lacks the excessive amount of comic relief, but outdoes CANAAN in almost every other aspect. It has truely thrilling action, intriguing mystery, the most awesome characters and even is the better one in the animation department (yes, the animation is THAT good). If you loved CANAAN, I see no reason why you should skip on this series of movies, watch it, now!
Madlax
- TV (26 eps)
- 2004
The country of Gazth-Sonika has been engaged in a civil war for more than a decade, struggling to stay afloat amidst attacks from the anti-government faction known as Garza. With lies and corruption seeping into the political food chain, a mysterious book in one young girl’s possession may be the only key to uncovering the truth and bringing an end to the war. This book, however, is sought by many. And when the invincible agent Madlax is hired to protect those in search of its truth, Gazth-Sonika dispatches a ruthless soldier to make sure that truth stays in the darkness...
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add recIf you like your anime full of action and mystery Madlax is the way to go. Both Madlax and Canaan have a lot of similarities. Both have intriguing female main characters and are from the action genre. I recommend this anime to every fan.
Canaan is probably the most similar anime to Madlax in five years. Both series are about extraordinarily empowered gunslinging action girls (and both are titled after them) who go against global conspiracies and must deal with traumatic and mysterious past. Both feature dynamic shoot-outs and dramatic character development. Finally, both are equally filled with shoujo-ai subtext. If you like those things, be sure to check both series out.
Both anime have main female leads who posses interesting killing techniques and are totally badass. Both have a difficult time interacting with other characters but deep down they care a great deal for those that they hold close. Both have very interesting mysteries that will make you want to watch episode after episode to see what happens next. Check one out if you liked the other.
Black Lagoon
- TV (12 eps)
- 2006
Okajima Rokuro is a small-time salary man who is carrying documents for his company, when the ship he's traveling on is attacked by pirates. Kidnapped, he discovers to his dismay that his employers' main concern is to ensure the documents don't get into the wrong hands, even if it means sending the carrier to the bottom of the sea. Now, with his former life ruined and his kidnappers seeming comparatively friendly, "Rock" decides to join their merry band of mercenaries, and sets out with a new career to the shadier corners of the South China Sea.
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add recBlack Lagoon and Canaan follow the same recipe: fast paced action, guns and bullets galore, car chases, killers on the rampage, female characters with extraordinary abilities, all brought together with fluid animation and an addictive soundtrack. These anime explore a underworld of crime and even go as far as taking China as their central stage. Violence done with style, good production values and a solid plot are the driving forces behind both Black Lagoon and Canaan. Aimed at a somewhat more mature demographic these shows will probably appeal to the same viewers.
If you Enjoy chicks kicking ass with guns and martial arts. or just anime with gunfights if sure you will enjoy black lagoon and Canaan. I've only seen the first four eps but i can tell they are very similar. especially in how some random guys gets thrown into conflict he had no intention of joining.
Both Canaan and Black Lagoon are good action-flicks above all. If you enjoyed one of these for the whole girls-with-guns gimmick, you won't be disappointed to see the exact same in the other. More things these shows share: Completely badass characters, completely batshit insane characters (how I love your mental stability, Liang Qi, Revy) and on top of the action, more action.
Noir
- TV (26 eps)
- 2001
Mireille Bouqet has become a reputable assassin working in France. However, all changes after she meets Kirika, a mysterious young girl who knows nothing about her past but possesses killing skills that dwarf hers. Further intrigue unfolds as both characters explore their shadowy past and come to a head with a clandestine organization that seeks to control destiny itself.
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add recIf you like girls with guns and alot of mystery then these are the anime for you! With lots of action sceenes these anime will keep you hooked.
Both series are about groups of women who have dangerous day jobs which involve escaping with their lives and toting big guns. No matter what the job these women complete it. If you liked one then you will surely like the other.
Burst Angel
Alt titles: Bakuretsu Tenshi
- TV (24 eps)
- 2004
In the future, Tokyo has fallen victim to syndicates, trigger-happy people who run rampant and other groups who don't like to follow the rules. In response, an organization called RAPT has been created, whose goal is to maintain their definition of "peace". In the underground, however, science involving humans and powerful mechanics is progressing at a steady phase, but for what purpose? Meet our four angels who know how to kick butt and raise hell whenever it's needed. Their motto? Shoot first, talk later. Their mission? To make the seemingly impossible possible, of course...
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add recLet's see what Burst Angel and Canaan have in common: A stoic lead who talks with a pistol? Check. A cute, but incompetent sidekick? Check. Bio-engineered horrors? Check.
Behind all of the political intrigue and talk of viruses, Canaan tells the story of a talented girl trying to find her place in the world. Burst Angel's plot shares these same core elements, but adds a little mecha-on-mecha action to spice the whole thing up.
If you liked Canaan, but wished for more explosions, scarier monsters, and skimpier outfits, Burst Angel is your anime.
Except for being 11 episodes shorter Canaan and Burst Angel have a striking resemblance, both the protagonists and storyline.
Both Jo and Canaan share many features, their white hair, calm mind, cool attitude and they both got a precious person which they would sacrifice everything to protect, Even the light shojo-ai is there.
I'm sure that if you like kick ass girls with guns you would like both of these awesome anime's.
