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Now and Then, Here and There

Alt titles: Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku

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Amidst a beautiful sunset, Shu is violently whisked away to a grim future devoid of water, and empty of hope; a place where children are forced to become soldiers, and kill countless others in the name of King Hamdo. Shu's companion is a mysterious girl named La La Ru, who may hold the key to survival. Now, he must concentrate on the only things that matter: escaping Hellywood, and finding a way home.

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Grave of the Fireflies

Alt titles: Hotaru no Haka

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With their father serving overseas in the Navy towards the end of the World War 2, Seita and his younger sister Setsuko are living as normally as they can. One day during a firebomb raid on the city their mother suffers fatal wounds and the two siblings' lives are turned upside down as they go to live with a relative. After suffering the cruel treatment of their aunt, who makes it clear that their very presence is a nuisance, Seita and Setsuko decide to leave and go to live in an abandoned bomb shelter. With no one else to rely on, Seita and Setsuko try their hardest to live from day to day. Though when food becomes ever more scarce and no one is willing to sell what little provisions they have, life for the pair is increasingly difficult. Then when Setsuko falls ill, Seita begins to realize just how fragile life is...

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Laone
Both explore the dark side of humanity and the ridiculous where humans are tested and show their true selves while being set in another space and/or time. GotF and NTHT are both considered "sad" by many viewers, but I found both to be encouraging and uplifting, showing sides of human courage and strength even during the most difficult of times. The viewer's identification with a specific character and/or events may not be possible yet emotional identification can be a nice replacement.
aldat
War and humans. Real humans, not some fancy heroes with mighty swords and special techniques. Humans with things they love, with values that don't always perfecly fit the war they're in. This is what connects Grave of the Fireflies and Now and Then, Here and There. And makes, among other things, them both worth watching.
freakzilla

Both NTHT and Grave of the Fireflies touch upon harsh parts of our world such as war and child abuse. Both show the scars these things leave behind and bring the mood down.

CuddlyMcTickles

Grave of the Fireflies and Now and Then, Here and There are must sees for anybody. Not just for anime fans, but for anyone that yearns to feel. They both deal with sad themes, and you become enthralled by the burdens of the characters and the heaviness of the plot. Both of these shows will make you appreciate life a litle bit more and give you plenty to think about for years to come.

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So you like depressing stories about war? You should see Grave of the Fireflies, perhaps the saddest anime- no, the saddest movie of any kind I've seen. It's a must see, showing the effects of WWII on Japan, but be warned, it'll ruin your mood for the rest of the day.

veyen

Both productions provide a truly emotional experience. They are stories of the suffering and pain during times of war. Both tell of the inevitable sacrifices one must make in order to survive in those rough and hopeless times.

Oehr

What those two have in common? War, a sad serious story and awesome storytelling. I enjoyed every second of each anime even though i cried in the end. That's all that I can say. Beautiful masterpieces in every aspect! Watch them both!

VivisQueen

You want to be really sad? And you want to feel like you just learned something while you're at it? You want to cry in the most profound and gut-wrenching manner possible? If you've just watched either Grave of the Fireflies or Now and Then, Here and There and want more of that powerful sadness, you will absolutely love the other. They essentially work in the same way, portraying gripping dilemmas that leave no way out but tragedy whilst simultaneously showing some of the triumphs of the human spirit. Not only that, these shows are equally good - yes, there are two such astoundingly tragic and effective anime.

Gundevil

Both Grave of Fireflies and Now and Then, Here and There are fantastic pieces of work that expose the horrors of war and its effect on innocent children. Both are about the loss of innocence and are told through the eyes of society's most vulnerable victims. If you liked one, you would definitely like the other.

Omurqi

Now and Then, Here and There is basically a fantasy version of Grave of the Fireflies with more physical cruelty, about as much psychological cruelty and just a little less emotional impact. If you loved one of these, and for some reason want to expose yourself to a similar heartwrenching, cruel story, give this anime a try.

DeathCrunch

Both extremely depressing (melancholy is far to whimsical a word) tales of the brutality of war.

If you "enjoyed" one, for lack of a better word, you should definently check out the other.

Now and Then has the much happier ending though, unsurprisingly

Saikano

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In the not-so-distant future, mankind is at war with itself. The lives of Chise and Shuu are torn apart when Chise is chosen to become the ultimate weapon to fight for Japan against their enemies. Death, sadness, and the hardships of love accompany Sai Kano in its grim look at war and its consequences.

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kamirura
The one you hold dear is she a secret weapon? Just like Shu turns out to be a mighty weapon the girl in this series is too. The story is really similiar but I think Saikano is abit more serious than NATHAT just beacuse it's dealing with older people. But it truly is a twin to saikano.
TheBurningCrow
Very similar to Sai Kano in it's themes and feeling. Another depressing story about what happens to a world engulfed in war and tragedy.
freakzilla

It kind of depends on what you are looking for. Both NTHT and SaiKano are very emotional anime, though I'd have to say SaiKano goes a bit too much to the extremes and gets too depressing. Nonetheless, if you are looking for another tear-drawing drama SaiKano and NTHT are two must sees!

Nocturnalgloria

Saikano and Now and Then, Here and There are about war and its effect on fighters and civilians alike. While the placing is considerably different, Saikano having a dose of slice of life moments that are almost absent from NTHT and while the first has a strong element of romance that does not feauture in the second there is enough drama and tragedy in both. Saikano is an exercise in sheer depression, NTHT retains some amount of hope amidst the chaos but they akin in that they portray the horrors of war in a believable manner.

acheron761

Now and Then feels alot like Saikano in many respects - superficial similarities aside, the mood created by the two shows is distinctly familiar to each orther. Both are at times emotional, disturbing, and also strangely uplifting, with a very personal bent. If you're in that kind of mood, I highly recommend these to respective new-comers to either work who want something worth their while.

pktechgirl

Both shows feature children used by adults to commit violence, and the toll it takes on everyone involved, in part by twisting the love the teenagers feel for others.

Last Exile

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In the world of Prestal, Noble men perform noble deeds for noble purposes. All of this is performed under the careful gaze of the Guild, a race apart who live in cities in the sky. We see this world through the eyes of Claus Valca and Lavi Head, as their travels take us above, beyond and through Prestal, and their actions cause ripples that shall never fade.

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morsmaestro
Both Last Exile and Now and Then, Here and There are epic dramas. They tell a great story, with no filler involved--just straight drama. There is the same grandeur feeling of an epic in both. Last Exile is lighter, and more for all audiences, while NTHT is very dark and violent. They both bring tears, though, and tell their story well.
Nocturnalgloria

Now and Then, Here and There and Last Exile take place in worlds that are scourged by war and under the bane of harsh climacteric conditions. In both cases the horrors of armed conflicts are depicted, NTHT focusing much more heavily on the drama and violence while LE takes a more subdued approach. In both there is a tyrant who oppresses the people and children who must face up to terrible ordeals. While NTHT is considerably less lavish than the very sleek LE they deal with the same issues, with the main character in both being drivem to help an apparently helpless female while trying his best not to compromise his ideals.

puolukankukka

Both Last Exile and Now and Then, Here and There portray children who get involved in the wars of the grown-ups. Both have a skillfully crafted story and  many well-rounded characters with depth, charisma and different, individual motivations - some of them hidden, some of them conflicted.

While  LE is perhaps more romantic, NTHT is more tragic. Both are wonderfully dramatic though, with intense scenes that give you goosebumps and maybe make you cry a little.

Shadow Star Narutaru

Alt titles: Narutaru

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While visiting her grandparents on a remote island, Shiina Tamai, our young protagonist, inadvertently finds a strange star shaped creature, which she names Hoshimaru. This creature, while seemingly harmless and unusual, holds many secrets. As Shiina and her new friend Akira soon find out, their creatures are much more than they seem to be...and against their will, they are thrown into a dangerous and hostile situation of trying to save the world from others who would use their dragonets to enslave it.

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MrsickVisionz

Both shows feature overly optimistic characters who seem to be oblivious to the constant death around them. Both shows are drawn in a happy-looking style and could almost fool you into thinking they are upbeat shows, yet prominently feature death, attempted suicide, rape, intense bullying and children mercilessly killing other children.

Nocturnalgloria

The plot of Shadow Star Narutaru and Now and Then, Here and There differs considerably but they both feature a very young and highly optimistic led that must face all sorts of ordeals. In both there are horrible events that befall children and force them to kill one another. The violence in SSN is mostly of a psychological nature and comprisesa great doese of insanity while NTHT is more graphic and straight forward. War and harship are the main causes of the traumatic events that take place in NTHT while in SSN there is an impending feeling of paranoia that is never quite explained or dispelled.

KiraRin

If like me, you occasionally like to watch something extremely dark and twisted to brighten your day, I could recommend either or both series to you.

Neither features particularly stunning animation, but both focus entirely on the harrowing story lines. These are two of the darkest and twisted series I think I have ever watched.

Rape, murder and personal strife feature strongly in both and do not make for easy watching, especially in view of the age of the characters involved.

Green Legend Ran

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In the future, mysterious monoliths known as the Rodo fell from outer space, turning the world into a parched wasteland without rain or oceans. In this new world where humans struggle to survive, control is held by the Rodoists – worshippers of the Rodo. Ran is an orphaned and honest boy who has sworn revenge against the scarred man who took his mother from him; and in order to facilitate his revenge, Ran wishes to join the Anti-Rodoist group known as the Hazzard. In the process, however, Ran meets and falls in love with the silver-haired Aira, who has a destiny that is far more than he can comprehend. Now, Ran travels to the Holy Green to pursue his love and revenge, but can he choose between them?

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Lee1981

Both Now and Then Here and There and Green Legend Ran are set mainly in the distant future in which the Earth is a barren desert planet and water is a rare and precious commotity that is worth fighting and killing over. They also both feature a mysterious female lead with blue hair that has the power to control the flow of water. The stories in this regard are very similar; Now and Then Here and There focuses more on the brutality Shu suffers at the hands of Hambo's army of children and his never-give-up-attidute, whereas Green Legend Ran is somewhat more light-hearted and focuses more on cults and rebel factions. However, both stories are well-told and if you enjoyed one, you would most likely enjoy the other as well.

chii

Both Now and Then Here and There and Green Legend Ran are about how precious water is to the people living in a desert world. Oddly enough both female leads can control water thus making them wanted by many people to overcome the water hardships. Green Legend Ran has a more light-hearted way of telling the story than Now and Then, Here and There but if you liked one you'll surely like the other.

Dagon123

Green Legend Ran and Now and Then, Here and There both revolve around how important water is to the world, and the story of the boy who helps the girl who can control it. Oddly enough both Ira and Lalla-Ru have light blue hair and eyes, and have the ability to manipulate water, While Now and Then, Here and There is much darker then Green Legend Ran, both show the wicked side to war, and the great lengths those who are in power will take to have that water, If you liked one, you are definetely sure to like the other