Pandora Hearts
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On the eve of nobleman Oz Bezarius's fifteenth birthday, he and his loved ones gather to celebrate in a coming-of-age ceremony. But after Oz steps under a long-stopped clock and the hands finally move once more - thus fulfilling a mysterious prophecy - he is violently thrown into the legendary prison known as the Abyss by three cloaked intruders. Existing in another dimension, the Abyss is home to lifeforms born within its walls known as Chains; these beings can only live in the real world if they make contracts with humans, binding their power to the person's body. However, there's a catch - in time, the human will be overcome by the Chain's power and then thrown into the deepest level of the Abyss. When Oz wakes up in the Abyss he is quickly attacked by hungry Chains, only to be saved by one named Alice - a Chain who appeared just before he was thrown into the prison. Together, the two make a contract and return to the real world, where they are enlisted into the Pandora organization - a group researching both the Abyss and the trio that threw Oz into it. Along with members of Pandora, the duo searches to find Alice's lost memory fragments that are scattered throughout the world, to discover the secrets of the Abyss, and to determine if there's a way their contract can be broken without killing either Oz or Alice.
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Kuroshitsuji
Alt titles: Black Butler
In Victorian England it is commonplace for the rich and wealthy to have a staff, led by a head butler, to run their households; the Phantomhive Estate is no different. The young and demanding Count Ciel Phantomhive, child owner of a toy company, lives in the grand countryside manor. Sebastian is his head butler, and the epitome of perfection; he effortlessly and gracefully completes his day-to day chores and fixes the countless mistakes of the other employees. However, whilst on the outside all seems prim and proper, a more sinister secret lies just beneath the surface. Sebastian is in fact a demon bound by a contract with the young count; he will loyally serve and fight for him in return for his soul.
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add recBoth Kuroshitsuji and Pandora Hearts have a similar darker tone to the plot, and both also mix this with a small dose of comedy. Though the subject matter is different, both are also based on the supernatural. If you liked one, then try the other.
If you liked Kuro Shitsuji or Pandora Hearts, you'd more than likely like the other just as much, or perhaps more. They both contain a small amount of action to feed your inner action-hungry self, but are both more themed to a more mysterious, darker tone, and contain both mystery and supernatural.
Another thing to note is that they both have similar clothing, which is a plus, and that every character has a unique, definable personality.
Both anime feature supernatural creatures. They also feature a boy dealing with his past, and the servant/master relationship is important in both as well. The settings are similar, and the tone and characters remind me of each other.
Pandora and Kuroshitsuji have the same felling, using a young boy as principal character. And actually the boy in both cases has a servants with weird powers.
I pretty sure that if you like one you will like the other..
Kuroshitsuji and Pandora Hearts have the same tone as well as similar characters. The two shows give a serious plot with strong willed young protagonists who are both accompanied by a supernatural being through a contract. They also share good comedic relief, if not entertainment, plus nice art and animation. If you enjoyed either Kuroshitusji or Pandora Hearts and would like to watch something akin to it, check the other out.
Fullmetal Alchemist
Alt titles: Hagane no Renkinjutsushi
Once upon a time, two brothers passed the happy days of their childhood by studying alchemy, which is governed by the equal transfer principle: an eye for an eye -- you can't get more than you give. But these brothers tried to defy that law, and a horrific accident resulted. Now, the older brother, Edward, is called the Full Metal Alchemist because of his metal limbs, and the younger, Alphonse, is a soul without a body, trapped within the confines of an automaton. Together they search for the power to restore themselves, to find the lives they lost so long ago...
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add recFMA and Pandora Hearts might not look similar at first glance, but they have a very familiar mix of genres and story progression - not to mention a heavy dose of darkness interjected between oft comedic and dramatic scenes. It's hard to explain why I think this is a good rec - it just is. I had an unmistakable sense of nostalgia when seeing Pandora Hearts, and I think you may agree.
Pandora Hearts and FMA are very similar. They are both about two main characters that are on a journey in regaining something that they once lost. Both series are filled with action and adventure and if you like one, i bet you will like the other. =)
Pandora Hearts and Fullmetal Alchemist may not seem similar at first, but as you progress you'll see it. A dark kind of feeling is spread out between the action and comedy, and there's that kind of mystery part to it, where you want to understand what's going on exactly. This can be seen when comparing Fullmetal Alchemist's Homunculi to the Baskervilles/shinigami from Pandora Hearts. I have to say, if you like one you'll like the other...
The two anime's seem to follow the same kind of character development and story progression. With the darker tone storylines there is that occasional comedy thrown into the mix of the drama scenes to help keep watchers interested. Hard for me to completely explain the recommendation but the two series just have that matching scheme that can be noticed throughout the anime which I liked. If you like one or the other watch at least 4-5 episodes and you will understand they fit eachother.
07-Ghost
- TV (25 eps)
- 2009
- Spring 2009
Teito Klein is a former slave who attends the Barsburg Empire's military academy. Having no memory of his past and the power to wield a rare ability called Zaiphon, Teito is constantly under the scrutiny of his peers - except for his best friend Mikage, the only person he connects with. After seeing and remembering the man who killed his father, Teito tries to kill him and finds himself on the run from Barsburg's military might. Now, with the evil beings known as Kor after his soul, the Barsburg Empire after his blood and only the legendary Seven Ghosts to protect him, Teito must unlock the memories of his past before he ends up as a sacrifice for Verloren, the sealed God of Death.
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add recFor a first: Both PANDORA HEARTS and 07-GHOST both contain neat, classic modern-day anime style art. Art is of course a big factor, for those like me of course, who are picky about old-new anime styles or people who get annoyed because the clarity and 'cleanness' of an anime.
Second: They both have good paced plots. Not too fast, not too slow.
Third: Both contain great, interesting and funny main characters.
Last: They both involve mysterious powers, and have a certain focus on friendship and bonding.
If you liked 07-Ghost or Pandora Hearts, you'd like the other because they both have a storyline that just draws you in after each episode, they both also deal with the main characters trying to find their place in the world while helping others on their journey.
The main characters from Pandora Hearts and 07-Ghost both share similar problems dealing with their family and there views about themselves. Not only that, but they also contain near identical themes and both have a similar system where, in exchange for one's life or soul, one could obtain great powers.
Tsubasa Chronicle
- TV (26 eps)
- 2005
The power to cross over dimensions is one that is deeply coveted -- a lesson that childhood friends Sakura and Syaoran learn the hard way when an unknown enemy attacks an archaeological dig in their country. As a result, Sakura's memories are scattered to different dimensions, causing her to fall into a deep sleep. In order to save Sakura's life, she and Syaoran must journey to various worlds in search of her memories, with the help of fellow travelers, Fai and Kurogane. But finding Sakura's memories won't be easy, and the price for traveling through time and space is high...
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add recThe element of fantasy, along with the search for the female protagonist's memories, brought Tsubasa Chronicles to mind instantly. Having watched both seasons of Tsubasa and just a few eps of Pandora Hearts, there are definately things that would attract the same kind of viewer.
both of Pandora Hearts and Tsubasa Chronicle series having common elements. characters , kind of music, magic, even a sort of the story relating like the main character is helping his girl to get back and collect her scattered memories.
.hack//SIGN
- TV (26 eps)
- 2002
In a massive online world, people act only as well as their conscience demands. When one player's punishment is to be trapped in this world, a disparate group of people seek the answers why. Their motives are varied; their methods even more so. What stands between when we tear down the walls of reality? Where does our soul end and we begin?
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add recPandora Hearts and .hack//SIGN have a very similar feel when they have their darker moments, if you know what I mean. Also the main characters in both have the help of a "monster" Tsukasa (of .hack//SIGN), has a "guardian" sort of similar to Oz having Alice (Pandora Hearts). Also they both feature some interesting backdrops, compare an upside down castle (.hack//SIGN) to The Abyss (Pandora Hearts) and you'll see what I mean. They also have a similar sounding soundtrack for certain scenes. Finally both animes feature a rather mysterious girl who has a strong connection with the main character. I have to say, if you like one you'll definitely like the other, as the two hold many similarities.
