Kemonozume - Recommendations

Mladen says...

Both Kemonozume and Mind Game share the same director, a nearly identical visual style, a dynamic experimental approach to animation, and a wild, heart-thumping soundtrack

vivafruit says...

Both Mind Game and Kemonozume share Studio 4C's bizarre, non-traditional animation style. Some people (including myself) will applaud the visuals of these two works as visionary and creative, while others will simply think they're ugly and pointless. At any rate, if you enjoyed one anime's animation, you should certainly enjoy the other's.

yuujin says...

If you watch anime for the art, these two are really alike: they have the same character designs, sketchy and dynamic forms, and great backgrounds. Each can be seen as a piece of art that can be hung on a wall. But personally I think Mind Game is more fun to watch because it's only movie length, not a 13 episode TV series. It also doesn't contain as much dialogue. Although, if you prefer scarier anime with beasts, hunters, passion and tension, you'd prefer the 13 episodes of Kemonozume.

bshegg says...

Both Kemonozume and Mind Game  reflect Masaaki Yuasa's unique, unconventional style of animation as well as being rich in social imagery with intellectually complex themes.

Omurqi says...

What makes both Mind Game and Kemonozume to what they are, is the way they are drawn and animated. Both shows are fairly abstract and strange, but don't distort the storyline because of this (like it is the case with some other abstract anime, in which the storyline becomes a blur). Looking for an engaging, interesting story combined with a unique way of drawing, an underlying message and brilliant use of colors and animation, don't miss out on this one!

Singan says...

A bizarre mix of dark humor, sexual themes and graphic monstrosity in both of these anime. The difference is Kemonozume is longer & superior in all aspects.

Nicknames says...

Both shows have a similar concept and feature people who turn into monsters when they are errr… turned on. Even if the artsyle is vastly different between each other I think fans of one will definitely appreciate the other.

animekid95 says...

So for the thing about the similarities to Kemlnozuke and Call Me Tonight is probably have the same antics of a person turns into either Aliens or Monsters is alot very familiar in general.

axondendrite says...

similar vibes, although kemonozume's art style is more experimental and impressionistic, whereas call me tonight is more run of the mill retro ova. call me tonight is a lot more lewd.

xaemar says...

Both Kemonozume and Kaiba are incredibly original.

Both shows have an abstract and particular animation. The music is somewhat experimental in both shows.

The characters in both are diversified, complex and they take place in a unique and surreal world. Their personnalities are unstable and strange.

The plot is complex and you'll probably say after each episode: "What just happened...?" The story in both is about modified beings; in Kemonozume, some humans are transformed into flesh eaters and in Kaiba, memories are transfered from a body to another body.

There is some humour as well in both animes.

For conclusion, if you like avant-garde and surreal animes, be sure to watch both these fantastic animes !

barbapapa says...

Both series are directed by the same person, and therefor have a similar off-beat style that will appeal to non-mainstream viewers.

KiraRin says...

From the offbeat artistic styles, to the occasionally shocking viewing of violence and sex, these two shows are peas in a pod.

But at the heart of it all lies an amazing story, telling of the difficult love between two people, trying to be together as those around them try to prise them apart.

I would recommend Kaiba and Kemonozume to a more mature viewer who has patience and understanding. The main thread of the story is not abundantly clear until the story starts to draw to a close. But if you enjoyed one, you're sure to love the other.

KiraRin says...

Breathtakingly different visuals will be the first thing to strike you about both Kemonozume and Hakaba. This will turn off a lot of viewers, but the real beauty comes in the unforgettable and strangely addictive storylines.

Although Hakaba is mainly episodic, compared to the Romeo and Juliet storyline of Kemonozume, the fantasy aspect of each compliments the other perfectly. I highly recommend both of these shows as a must see. The small group that loves one will certainly enjoy the other.

valondar says...

Dark, odd, weird, twisted and strange: these comic and bizzare anime with astonishing visual styles are sure to appeal to the same audience.

Luemi says...

Both of these anime are directed by Masaaki Yuasa and feature man eating monsters that take the shape of humans. They also both deal with characters who are monsters but still retain their human hearts and must fight against their instincts. I think it's quite likely that Kemonozume was heavily inspired by the original Devilman manga in the first place which makes it even more interesting to see Yuasa now making an actual Devilman adaptation. I definitely recommend both shows (as well as the original Devilman manga) and think anyone who liked one would also enjoy the other.

mrbeertje says...

Both deal with monsters in human form, who prey upon normal humans and they struggle with this. The villains of both shows have the same goal and are actively making more monsters. Also, both shows have a fairly unique artstyle.

shortlex says...

Just like in Kemonozume, Claymore's main faction is a secret organization with a main goal of ridding the world from the Yoma: monsters that eat human innards and can change into any human form to avoid detection. However, the story is set in a world based out of the middle ages, and has a lot of gore and blood. If you like a story involving the mystery behind a secret organization and don't mind blood and guts, then Claymore is for you. 

MonkeyZerg says...

While FLCL and Kemonozume share nothing in common when it comes to plot, setting, and themes, both are very unconventional and provocative in thier stories, animation, and delivery. If you don't mind being surprised, challenged, or even shocked, you may enjoy the rarities that are FLCL and Kemonozume.

MonkeyZerg says...

This recommendation is mainly because Kemonozume's romantic premise is based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. While Kemonozume is modern, Japanese, and disturbingly graphic, Romeo x Juliet is traditional and closer to Shakespeare's original.

shortlex says...

There is very little romantic tension between the  characters in Akira, however the amount of blood, guts and gore would be similar to Kemonozume. If you can still watch Kemonozume to the very last episode without passing out midway or having nightmares, then you would be able to watch Akira too. 

yuujin says...

So you like samurai with long swords who hunt unidentified beasts? Then both of these anime have the same theme: an old clan of samurai (or in Bleach, shinigami) hunts scary evil beasts, but unfortunately some of the good characters manage to fall in love with one of the beasts (like the main couple in Kemonozume or Quicy's love for the vampire lady). If you are not annoyed by a lot of dialogue in Kemonozume, and if you don't miss jokes which are most common thing in Bleach, then you should be drawn into these two anime.