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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

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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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cassiesheepgirl

Both 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.

AsukaChiyoko

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. 

sarwor248

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. 

ludithor

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..

shoahunter

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.

MageOnx

Having practically the same protagonists and simmilar definition of life and death, along with all characters that are not human, including shinigamis, demons and simmilar, relying on simple rules that settle the question of using the abilities of a demon (Kuroshitsuji) and a Chain (Pandora Hearts) without harming the vesel, a.k.a. the contract, and yet another also for the fabulous artwork and music, the mood of one anime is incomplete without the other. So, if you've liked one, you're most definitelly to like the other one as well.

eaper

Each of these series are fairly dark, center around a kid that has lost his parents, and contain many extremely powerful fighters. With a good mix of darkness, action, comedy, and a bit of supernatural things in the works, these series are a good fit.

sweetmeow

both anime's were somewhat  depressing at times and also funny  at times and the main characters reminded me of each other

arkus

Both main characters in this series are in master servant relation, both are boys from royalty making contract with some demon. The end of it always means death to human, however they developed a bond and neither human or demon want to see each other dead.

Watching it you can find some similar characters, like white haired sweety-tooth guy witch another side to him.

And if above is not enough for you there is always nice art and animation in each of this series :)

NimirRa

The one show that reminded me the most about Pandora Hearts would have to be Kuroshitsuji. Maybe it is the mix of old world society and the supernatural. Or it could be the similar themes combined with the concept of a magical contract binding two people together for a common goal, but these two shows have a lot of similarities and I think if you enjoyed one you would find yourself enjoying the other as well.

Fullmetal Alchemist

Alt titles: Hagane no Renkinjutsushi

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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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sothis

FMA 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.

HawaiianLoveGirl22

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. =) 

Apeiron

Pandora Hearts and Fullmetal Alchemist may not seem similar at first, but as you progress you'll see it. A dark kind of mystery is spread out between the action and comedy throughout both series. The characters of the shows also hold many similarities, these can be seen when comparing the relationship between Ed and Al (of Fullmetal Alchemist) with Oz and Gil (of Pandora Hearts), or Fullmetal Alchemist's homunculi with the Baskervilles from Pandora Hearts. If you liked one, I'm sure you'll like the other.

Kornera

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.

AirCommodore

PH and FMA have really similar tones. Both are about young protagonists running around alternate-universe Fantasy Europe (kinda-sorta) that has a really dark and bloody past. Both feature a similar blend of dark mystery/action/adventure with a bunch of comedy to lighten the mood. PH's uncle and FMA's father are really similar. ALSO! Both has a giant cast mostly filled with bishounen, just waiting for fangirls to ship everyone up in improbable yaoi pairings.

NinjaPirate101

FMA and Pandora Hearts, may not look similar right away, but when you dive right in to it i am sure you will notice it to. Both main characters have lost something very important and are trying to retrieve it, from the world in which they have to travel. They both have traveling companions that are similar to both anime, along with the villains in each. They both have comdeic parts along with a new "darkness" entering it that gets you sucked into it even more! Just trust me if you like one you WILL like the other. xD

eaper

Each series has a fair share of comedy, magic and action, all the while progressing the plot in unexpected ways. Also, each series has some rather dark tones throughout, making the action even more intriguing.

Rozen Maiden

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In an era when ordering on the internet has become the norm, online vendors have a new favorite customer: Sakurada Jun! From voodoo dolls to x-ray specs, there's nothing this middle schooler can't get enough of -- until a strange package arrives one day. Inside is a sentient doll named Shinku, who is one of a special hand crafted set of dolls called Rozen Maiden. Luckily for Jun, not only does he get to keep her, but she's decided he'll be... her new servant?! Join Jun as he struggles to keep his sanity in a house full of dolls who all want his servant skills for themselves!

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2weeaboos1cup

Art style very similar, delicious occult theme.  Dolls!  Fetishes!  Creepy undertones in both series.  For example when Gil holds Oz to activate his powers and the romantic tension between Jun and Shinko in Rozen Maiden.  If you can get over the doll fetishism both are solid fantasy serieses.

Thematically the two anime also have a lot in common.  They both include european themes of soceity and nobility; both utilize victorian wardrobes, and both could be described as darkly romantic.  Alice in Wonderland is another theme that interweaves both.

Heterochromatic (having different colored eyes) makes an appearance in Rozen Maiden with the fan favorite Suiseiseki and in Pandora Hearts in the evil and insane Vincent.  The relationship between spirit and medium is explored with a slight attitude of masochism, the spirit having to "drain" the medium's energy in order to battle opponents.

TropicalMist

After watching PH, the idea of having a "contract" and "medium" really sounded like RM to me.  Although there's a huge plot difference, the idea of having strong female leads really appeals to me.  Both Shinku and Alice shine on the screen and both of them boss the male protagonist around like no tomorrow. 

In terms of genre, PH is a lot more mystery focused and is a non-stop roller coaster of questions after the first bump.  RM is more slice-of-life focused (especially in season 2) and although there's barely any real plot development, the characters carry the show well.  However, both anime involve a deep history between the characters that's revealed a little at a time.  It's this fact that keeps things interesting in the present.

eaper

The setting of each of these series seem to be very similar, involving another dimension and fighting with some sort of familiar type thing.

Tsubasa Chronicle

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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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Kirenahana

The 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.

mamacha

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.

eaper

Each of these series are driven by attempts to regain lost memories of a main character. Furthermore, there are some interesting things going on behind the scenes.

D.Gray-man

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An akuma is a soul which has been brought back to life through sadness and despair with the powers of Millenium Earl. Their mission is to terrorize the earth and all who dwell within it. The Black Order is a group of Exorcists that have sworn to cleanse the souls of the akuma, and collect the substance known as "innocence". This powerful substance can be used as an anti-akuma weapon, and ultimately can help destroy the evil Millenium Earl. Allen Walker is a young Exorcist who has the ability to tell who is human and who is an akuma with the help of his cursed eye. Together with the Black Order, Allen must find all 109 pieces of innocence to protect the world and defeat Earl.

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Nocturnalgloria

D.Gray-Man and Pandora Hearts invoke the exact same kind of atmosphere of twisted childhood themes warped with plenty of fantasy and action. In both the premise is almost identical: people on the brink of despair seal deals with supernatural creatures that are supposed to help but that turn out to destroy those who summon them. More, the main characters are involved in the conflict via personal issues and with the help of a vaguely religious-like organization. The band of friends that gather around the hero is another common feature of these better than average shonen titles.

rigel

If you liked Pandora Hearts, it's a safe bet that you'll like D.Gray-Man too. Because in both series the "flavor", the art is very similar, fancy outfits, toylike monsters and all. Also both series involve fighting with inhuman monsters, both has some sort of company set to research the monsters' power. Although I liked character development in Pandora Hearts more, D.Gray-Man isn't lacking in that area as well.

To sum up both series give the same feeling - without repeating each other, and D.Gray-Man is pleasingly longer.

shizzmynizz

When I first started watching Pandora Hearts, D.Gray-man came to mind. Both of these animes are about fighting supernatural creatures from the abyss and have a really dark atmosphere that might creep out some of you. The twisted "childish"-like art is just scary sometimes. In both Pandora Hearts and D.Gray-man the main protagonists are involved with what appears to be a religious-like organizations, in D.Gray its the Black Orden and in Pandora Hearts its the Pandora, which helps the main characters along the way, but also have their own selfish goals. Both Allen and Oz have a supernatural powers, which they improve throught the episodes to protect their closest ones and find their own path.