Eve no Jikan
Alt titles: Time of Eve
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In the future, androids live side by side with humans – but not as their equals, as their slaves. Though they look identical, these androids must display a holographic ring over their heads so the difference is clear. One day, a boy named Rikuo finds abnormal activity patterns in the logs of his own android, and alongside his friend Masaki, he sets forth to find where the android has been. Much to their surprise, the duo discovers a secret café known as Eve no Jikan with a single rule: within its walls, there must be no discrimination between humans and robots. In this place, androids appear to be human and are even displaying signs of independence – a trait that should not be possible. Rikou finds his perceptions increasingly challenged as he struggles to come to terms with his own android, and the relationship between man and machines...
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Pale Cocoon
- OVA (1 ep)
- 2006
In a dark and dystopic future, the environment of Earth has been destroyed by its human inhabitants. The remainder of mankind live in a physical “gap” between what is known as the lower level, and the unknown sky above. In this dreary and mechanical existence, the melancholy Ura works to restore the memories of the past, as part of the Archive Excavation Department. Along with Riko, his sole companion, Ura will soon discover a mysterious remnant of the past which may prove that there is more to their existence than meets the eye...
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add recThis recommendation should be of little surprise, given that the same studio created both. Beyond that, Pale Cocoon and Eve no Jikan have a surprisingly similar feel - each shows us stark, extended sequences with staring gazes and absolutely stunning backgrounds. A mixture of CG and regular animation accompanies both, and above all the two anime share the same quiet, fascinating look at a futuristic sci fi world.
Not only are the two series by the same person, but they feature similar themes about the relationship between man and robot. Pale Cocoon is darker, but both are a great feast for the eyes.
Both come from the same creator and are interesting in their own right. Even though they are both science-fiction works, they don't share many similarities in plot, but the similarty in autmosphere is apparent.
The creator of both is a genius, and every and ALL sci-fi fans need to check both of these out. Eve No Jikan is superior in my eyes, but they're both great.
If you liked Eve No Jikan or Pale Cocoon you would like the other because they both send the same message relating to technology. They are set in the distant future where humans are very dependent on technology.
The atmosphere in both the animes is roughly the same. They really dwell deep into the psychological aspect of technology. Coccon shows the after effect and what will become as humans rely to much on tech and Eve shows how tech is slowly taking shape and developing its "own mind". Well worth the watch for sci-fi fans or anyone looking to think about what our future may behold.
Denno Coil
- TV (26 eps)
- 2007
In a futuristic world, the virtual world is merely a layer on top of reality; within it, cyberpets are abundant and information is plentiful, and it is only visible by wearing special cyberglasses. In Daikoku City, this cyberspace is behaving strangely: cyberpets are going missing, dark entities known as "the Illegal" roam obsolete space that shouldn’t exist, and a large pink antivirus program known as Satchii wanders the streets, attacking both virus and pets alike. Sixth grader Yuko Okonogi has just moved to Daikoku City, and after cyberdetective children help her rescue her lost dog, she soon joins the others in a search for the truth behind these strange occurances.
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add recThere are plenty of sci fi anime out there, but few show such a quiet, introspective look at the relationship between man and machine. Denno Coil and Eve no Jikan are acceptable for all ages (though Denno has a much younger feel), display gorgeous visuals, and overall will appeal to the same fans.
Even if slightly different these two series deal with technological elements melt with personal insight of characters. While Denno Coil is based on internet and with children as protagonists, in Time of Eve we have androids and high school people. Anyway the atmosphere is similar and I think that if you liked one you could like the other.
Both anime deal with children, technology (The VR in Coil and robots in Jikan) and the ease with which they can use it. For this reason, these two anime compliment eachother nicely.
Mizu no Kotoba
Alt titles: Aquatic Language
- Special (1 ep)
- 2002
In a cafe, people spend their time talking to each other about what’s on their mind. They talk about troubles with love, spread gossip about a friend of a friend and tell about the time they saw a flying fish. The waitress of the cafe tries to teach a lesson to a boy that just broke up with his girlfriend learns that relationships don’t end when the people involved end it. Overall, the other people in the cafe also become influenced by what tools of humanity and the human language can do for relationships between lovers and friends. The unbelievable is always tested by science and our own imaginations...
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add recUnsurprisingly, considering both animes were both created by the same team, they share a very similar animation style, musical score and general 'feel'.
The similarities however are far more profound as both share themes which could lead one to deduce that they are perhaps set in the set world/time and therefore are part of a series?
Either way both animes are superb for anyone with any interest in future-world/robot anime but wishes to see them approached in perhaps a slightly more intelligent thoughtful manner.
Both of these series are short and both are set in cafes. Now, the trouble with the reason why you should watch Aquatic Language if you've seen Eve no Jikan, is that if I said it, it would be a spoiler. Needless to say, each of the series takes the lives of ordinary people in a slightly, not ordinary world and gives you a small insight into their lives. Both are exceptionally well animated and have a strange mystical quality about them.
Chocolate Underground
- TV (13 eps x 3 min)
- 2008
- Summer 2008
In the name of a good and healthy lifestyle, the Good For You Party has banned sweets, pastries and chocolate in favor of nutritous substitutes, fruits and vegitables. Smudger has to watch his father's pastry shop fail under this new government rule. But when Smudger and his friend Huntly discover a secret cocoa shop in an abandoned mine, they realize that there might just be hope for sweet tooths everywhere!
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add recThis might seem like an odd recommendation - call it a gut feeling. Sure, Eve no Jikan is sci fi to the core and Chocolate Underground is more of a whimsical tale aimed at younger folks, but both involve a secret underground, interesting characters, and just have the same feel. It's hard to come up with something tangible to say, so just try it on for size.
Both anime feature a secret cafe hidden from the rest of the world, and the characters involved in the network to keep their secret cafe alive and thriving. The two anime have a very similar, friendly feeling, despite the all or nothing cercumstances.
Serial Experiments Lain
Alt titles: Lain
- TV (13 eps)
- 1998
"I have only abandoned my body, I still live here" - are the words emailed to friends of Chisa, several days after her death by suicide. As Lain delves deeper into the world of the "Wired" (also known as the internet), the line between it and reality becomes more and more unclear. Close the world, open the nExt.
