Darker Than Black - Kuro no Keiyakusha
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A giant wall looms over Tokyo, shielding the city from a dangerous otherworld called the 'Hell's Gate'. Within the city, things are no less terrifying because Contractors, psychopathic killers with phenomenal powers, have started to appear. These killers are compelled to pay a price every time they use their powers, often in the form of a meaningless or painful task. As their deadly habits rack up a gruesome death toll, Kirihara Misaki and her team from the Foreign Affairs Public Security struggle to solve the cases and bring the Contractors under control. Their task is further confounded by the interference of a masked individual they title Messier Code BK201, a man with abilities that allow him to fight and defeat the Contractors. Who is this BK201? How can the Contractors be stopped permanently? And what does the appearance of the Hell's Gate mean for the people of Tokyo?
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Ergo Proxy
- TV (23 eps)
- 2006
In a futuristic world almost barren of life, mankind is confined to mechanized domed cities where A.I.’s control all aspects of life. In this world, humans are no longer born, they are manufactured in a production line; and alongside them live androids known as autoreivs. Within one of these domed sanctuaries named Romdeau lives Re-l Mayer, one of a few citizens who aren’t entirely prevented from thinking. Her grandfather's prominent position and the affection of the scientist Daedalus have left her more free will than is normally allowed, but Re-l has started to question the sanctity of the city and the citizens' perfect way of life. With mysterious beings known as proxies causing havoc and a man named Vincent causing great influence on her life, Re-l must travel outside of the city to find the answers she seeks and discover the mystery behind "the awakening".
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add recBoth series are set in an alternate dystopian future, where a natural disaster has forced humanity to protect itself inside dome cities (Ergo Proxy) or behind the Wall (Darker than Black). Also, both of them revolve around a good-hearted and kind male character, but whose past may be darker than it seems.
In Darker than Black and Ergo Proxy, the main characters are in the process of discovering themselves; both are unaware of their powers and the paths which destiny has picked for them. Both anime are set in a post-apocalyptic future when humans are trying to rediscover their humanity and struggle to find their way. So of course if you watched one you will love the other for sure. I recommend watching them both as they are really good anime.
Darker Than Black and Ergo Proxy share similar tones and themes. In both, conspiracy and corruption plays a large role, as well as discrimination against certain groups of people. Both have a rather dark and sinister feel as far as anime go. In each, the main character must overcome many obscure obstacles to ultimately find himself.
An atmosphere of darkness and mystery flushes both of these series. Until the end you won't know BR201's enigma and Vincent's raison d'être. The main character in Ergo Proxy and Darker Than Black live a double life, they have masks which hide their true faces. But not only similar characters put these titles together. The worlds described in DTB and Ergo Proxy are results of great catastrophes, connected with the main characters' destinies.
Both Ergo Proxy and Darker Than Black have a generally dark theme to them. Both the main characters are badasses, both shows leave a lot of questions in the air and force you to have to make inferences for it them make sense.
I totally can't help saying that both series have a very similiar, dark and mysterious mood. They might seem different in many ways, but the atmosphere is really alike in both, so you should really check it out!
There is this underlying element of mystery behind the central male protagonists in Ergo Proxy and Darker than black, protagonists who despite their undeniable fighting ability and supernatural force have little awareness of the source of such power. What is interesting is really watching these characters evolve in understanding of capability, origin, the outside world and their relationships with others - oft producing a more humane side to them. And while all this is going on, you're treated to a host of battles, missions and political/organisational influence throughout.
If you like either one you should like the other, due to the number of similiarities for example, both series share similar features in mood,protagnatist and theme/settings.
They both are set in a post apocolypic setting, although the reasons for the decline are very different and so are the background cities,surroundings and stylings themselves.
They both have a male lead who has a hidden past, which contains the secrets to their power, and the journey to discovering that past, and the reasons behind it, are a big part of the stories.
Both have a darkish and sombre mood, although Darker than Black does have some lighter moments with some sideline characters, while Ergo proxy has some minor upbeats with some of the more main characters with regards to Pino and Re-L and some bizarre humourous episodes.
The biggest difference I would say is that Ergo proxy has some very surreal episodes, and many (although minor and hinted, more often than not) references to psychology and socialology. These can be very thought provoking, however they are never really touched in great depth only surface scratched and more teased in some respects, almost like the easter eggs you get in games sometimes that relate to totally different things. This can be viewed as either a good thing (thought provking anime!) or a bad one, if they were going down the whole human psyche route why didn't they go the whole hog and not just skim around it?
Either way if you like one give the other a try you might be suprised!
Darker Than Black and Ergo Proxy both have relatively complicated storylines. Both the protagonists are trying to discover who they are. They are different though in the aspect Vincent (Ergo Proxy) must learn, well rediscover, who he really is, where as Hei (Darker Than Black) must accept (and decide) who he really is. Both societies in the shows are sheltered by their governments in that the information is censored. Ergo Proxy is more like a society in The Anthem by Ayn Rand in that the government has made the people into a collective and there is no such thing as I. Ergo Proxy is a journey of self discovery. In Darker Than Black the government tries to control the contractors. Similarly in Ergo Proxy the government tries to control the spread of the Cogito virus. Both series require the viewer to watch them entirely for the viewer to truly grasp the meaning of the series. Darker than Black however lacks some of the depth found in Ergo Proxy, which makes it easier to follow. Both series are amazing and beautifully done. They contain strong plot lines and keep the viewer intrigued. If you like one you will like the other.
Darker than Black and Ergo Proxy share very similar elements. Both the series are about a male protagonist who struggles thanks to their secret inner skills and they have a double.
Moreover the settlings and even side characters are very similar, being in a kind of future where strange supernatural events occurred.
Ergo Proxy had a lot of philisophical aspects that made it unique among "end of the world" anime's however Darker than black with its "After a Major Disaster" type of anime, compares to Ergo Proxy with action and supernatural abilities. Both anime's have a lot of things going on and are slow progressing in some points, but are enjoyable to those that have watched the other and liked it
Witch Hunter Robin
- TV (26 eps)
- 2002
STN is a secret organization charged with capturing witches of all ages who misuse their inate ability of the Craft. Its newest recruit is a young girl named Robin, who wields the same power that she is helping to control. While skillful at their ability to detain quickly, the number of witches keeps seeming to increase, and the misuse of power grows stronger, casting a shadow of doubt as to what is really going on. For STN, there is much work ahead, and for Robin, her troubles are just beginning...
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add recBoth Witch Hunter Robin and Darker Than Black are very similar. Why, you ask? It's simple: they're both dark anime that have to do with the real world, except that there are a few select beings with powers. Some are violent, some are good. Then there are normal citizens who are caught in the middle of all of this. Both have secret organizations who are trying to take out the people with powers, too.
Both shows are about the supernatural and are dealt with in an intelligent way. Both are slow-moving to start, but Darker than Black is split into 2 episode chapters throughout the series with hints of an underlying plot (can't comment on the end until it comes out), whereas WHR starts out episodic but becomes linear as the main story kicks in.
Both WHR and DtB have a similar plot involving the life of people with extraordinary powers, their hardships and desires. Although the worlds' whereabouts are different, the problems the main heroes face are quite similar.
Both have a supernatural protagonist trying to find his/her place in a shadowy organization. Pacing is somewhat similar... the first half of each series provides small glimpses into their abilities while the second half explores the underlying plot. Overall, DtB is the "tighter" story even though both have a less-than-concrete resolution.
Both are relatively dark and slow-paced stories about the supernatural and agencies that deal with them. Both have protagonists that should, technically, be on the other side, but who you nevertheless begin to care about.
If you liked one, you'll probably like the other.
Once again, secret organizations, superhuman powers, public ignorance, and the choice given to the protagonist to fight for or against humanity. Both are arc-based, monster-of-the-week types at first, before delving into the story, which detracts from both, however, each has an intruiging premise and style that up its watchibility.
Well, Both anime's focus on a supernatural power, whether witches or contractors... Both the protagonists are part of an organization that they work for in episodic sequences they carry out their mission... and the endings are similar in many ways as well... though I will not ruin it...
In my opinion, darker than black, and Witch Hunter Robin are probably the closest reccomendations to each other than any others... please, if you enjoyed one this anime... watch the other.. cause you will like it as well
Claymore
- TV (26 eps)
- 2007
- Spring 2007
In times of olde, humans live in constant fear of demons known as yoma. These vicious creatures can take the appearance and memories of humans they have devoured, thus blending into society as they freely feast on human flesh. The key to stopping the yoma lies with the tolerated yet feared Claymores - women who are half-demon, half-human, and fully fated to become the demons that they hunt. Meanwhile, in a village, the young Raki has been banished; his only crime was losing his family to the yoma. Raki is drawn to a Claymore named Clare, and together their journey begins. While Clare fights the yoma plaguing the land, can Raki help her in her struggle to retain her humanity?
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add recI would call Claymore a medieval, all-female variant of Darker than Black. You have a mysterious organization controlling a battalion of powerful warriors (rather than assassins). You have a main character who is atypical of the standard mold. You even have the "bad guys" with motives almost as understandable as the so-called "good guys." Claymore piles on heaps more action, but both shows retain that stylish sheen that makes the 2007 shounen anime so attractive.
At a quick glance, Claymore and Darker than Black do not look similar. The plots differ intensely, but they both share that common theme of underground organizations controlling stronger beings who are meant to simply do what they are told, with no questions asked.
These anime both have serious storylines with a fight to the end feeling to them. There are themes of alienation from society for being "different" in both, but acceptance within ones own groups and those who love them. Boht have great action with interesting fight scenes as well.
Both shows take place in worlds that seem to be completely and utterly doomed. Both main characters lost part of their humanity to gain their powers, and spend most of the series trying to get that back. Both also have rather exellent action sequences. If you enjoyed one I can't imagine you not enjoying the other.
Both are different, Claymore is much bloodier, female cast, and is in a medieval kind of setting
Darker than Black is neo-noir sci-fi kind of action anime with little gore.
Yet somehow they are both have a similar kind of feeling. Both leads are working behind an omnious organisation (working under a handler) and striving to seek things that relates to their past. Both leads have something unique about them and appear/act more 'human' than humans despite them not being strictly human
Both of these series are about pawns who have superhuman powers within a secret, unnamed organization. They also try to be (Claymore has more success with this) about reacting to society's rejection of those different and more powerful.
Both Darker Than Black and Claymore are about fighters who are being outcasted from normal humans, fighting at the command of an organization. Both shows have great action, and the leading characters in both shows dislike the organization they work for, but keep working for them in order to keep their trust.
Death Note
Have you ever felt like the world would be a better place if certain people weren’t around? Such grim daydreams might occur when watching the dismal daily news, but on one fateful day, Yagami Light finds that these daydreams can become reality. By pure happenstance, he comes across a black notebook entitled "Death Note", whose text within states that whoever's name is written on its pages will die. With the aid of the death god Ryuk, Light takes it upon himself to rid the world of its corruption, ushering in a new era of purity one death at a time. But as Ryuk foretells, Light's actions will not go unchallenged...
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add recBoth series revolve around morally ambiguous characters who are difficult to be cared for yet are intriguing. Also, the supernatural elements of Death Note might be appreciated by fans of science fiction series, such as Darker than Black.
Both of these series are very dark, and don't create comic moments just to save grace with the audience. They create a very complex picture, with the pieces slowly being fit together as the series progress rather than the facts being given to you (If either of these series doesn't make you go 'ehh?' at one point, you're a genius).
The art in both series is incredible, both with a cast of characters that is well developed and with a leading man that you sometimes love and sometimes want to hate (Raito in Death Note, Hei in Darker than Black).
Both of these series have fantastic, gripping storylines, with Darker than Black being the more action-oriented of the two (however, fight scenes are not placed in for no reason, and are always well done). I suggest if you liked Death Note, that you give DtB a try, as it is a really under-appriciated anime. And if you've watched DtB and haven't seen Death Note, don't be put off by the over enthusiastic fangirls. This is one anime you do NOT want to miss.
Both anime have a very dark setting and themain characters both lose their humanity at some points (More Light than Li) while Li gains his humanity Light loses it.
Both these animes have the similarity of the main characters. Light and Hei.These main characters are act very friendly in the real world but in there head they are a completely different person. both characters think they are doing right in there own moral standpoint.Both of these animes have a very dark feel to them.although i think darker than black has a lighter feel to it then death note. but if you like dark, thought provoking animes with a mysterious main character then u will like these animes.
Both Darker Than Black and Death Note, have superb storylines. Both have unpredictable plots and makes you want to know more what is going to happen next.
Both Darker Than Black and Death Note are set in dark cities where death is around just about every corner.There are also similarities in that the main character in both shows seems to play a sort of anti-hero role and both characters are being constantly hunted down by law enforcement agents.
Cowboy Bebop
Follow interstellar bounty hunters Spike Spiegel and Jet Black as they scour the galaxy for criminals with prices on their heads. Hoping to escape their past, they live on the spaceship Bebop, but it's a dangerous business and old enemies don't forget easily. Allies come from unlikely sources, however, as they find comrades in the beautiful swindler Faye Valentine, the genius child hacker Ed and the genetically engineered 'data dog' Ein. Will they be able to help each other though their respective struggles, or is their fate really inevitable?
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add recFor most people, I really don't think this recommendation will work the other way, as CB is much better than DTB on so many levels. The main similarity is that each episode focuses on the main characters chasing a bounty or carrying out a mission, with the episodes in the series being loosely linked. Hei (DTB) is a mellower (and less destructive) version of Spike (CB), and they have similar relationships with Mao and Yin, and Jet and Faye, respectively.
Cowboy Bebop and Darker than Black are great sci-fi anime, similar mostly in the structure of the characters and their personalities/roles. They are equally enjoyable to watch based on genre but if you really enjoyed the more humanistic approach to these series, than I'm sure you'll enjoy one as much as the other.
These two stories, while superficially unrelated, are closer than one thinks. One might argue that DTB was trying to bank on the success of CB's storytelling. Both have a jazzy soundtrack, an incident-based story, and recurring characters. However, CB pulls it off much better. If you wanted to watch DTB for its "unique" approach to storytelling, you're better off with CB.
Both series are set focoused arouned around a motley crew of abrasive personalities that, when mixed together fit perfectly and get the job done.
A strong Sci-Fi current runs through both series, abet in diffrent ways.
Both main characters are introverted guns for hire, all to make ends meet until they can avenge their lost their loved ones.
Both anime are great examples of a "Film Noir" narrative style which is quite distinctive. Both are episodic to a point (though darker then black focuses on 2 or 3 ep mini arcs, while Cowboy Bebop is mostly 1 or 2 ep stories), and both are "adult" action anime.
