The Third - Aoi Hitomi no Shoujo
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In a post-apocalyptic future, where the world has turned into a desert and the remains of humanity live under the rule of the Third – beings with a third eye on their foreheads. Accompanied only by her tank's AI, Bogie, Honoka tries to make a living as a handyman on the edge of civilization, and she tries to avoid resorting to violence as much as possible; but when situations demand it, she and her sword become a force to be reckoned with. When Honoka is hired by the mysterious young man named Ikus, the Third suddenly take great interest in them; and thus, Honoka’s story truly begins…
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Trigun
- TV (26 eps)
- 1998
“Vash, the Stampede” - worth 60 billion dollars to the one who can turn him in. Bounty hunters everywhere are on the lookout for this legendary gunman, not to mention insurance agents Meryl Stryfe and Milly Thompson, who are tasked with preventing any potential damage that this Vash can cause. But with 60 billion on his head, Vash is not an easy man to find.
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add recIf you like The Third or Trigun then you would like other because they both are set in a post-apocalyptic world covered in sand, and technology is rare and valuable. Both main characters are super nice and run around helping people and they themselves are not human. There are a lot of differences of course but I'm sure either way you would enjoy one if you liked the other.
The Third and Trigun are built on similar main characters - both more or less lone wanderers, with some unique power, exhibiting a refusal to kill. Also both spend a good part of the series just doing their thing, without some huge greater purpose in mind, and both shows are set in a wasteland sort of environment. Trigun has more comedy while The Third has a much larger sci-fi aspect, but that's little reason not to check one out if you liked the other.
Twelve Kingdoms, The
Alt titles: Juuni Kokki, 12 Kingdoms
Yohko is nothing but ordinary. Throughout her life she has been considered an outcast, especially with a hair color not native to many in Japan, bright red. Things change for Yohko when a mysterious man named Keiki arrives and claims that she is his empress. Yohko and two friends are then taken through a vortex, and then abandoned.. in a world of demons and magic.
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add recThe Third and 12 Kingdoms have very different animation styles, but both require you to see things from the other character's perspective. Many times I was shocked at the characters' actions but later understood completely why they did what they did. Both shows have good action and will leave you begging for more.
If you enjoy a story that is centralised around a very strong female lead, then Twelve Kingdoms and The Third are both outstanding shows. Most of the enjoyment and deep story comes from the female protagonist having to look deep within herself to see her true power and potential.
Both are set in a fantasy world, with enough action to keep the viewer hooked. I'm sure fans of one will love the other.
Seirei no Moribito
Alt titles: Guardian of the Sacred Spirit
- TV (26 eps)
- 2007
- Spring 2007
In the feudal kingdom of Yogo, a dark secret is threatening its proud imperial family, and the Emperor intends to destroy it before it leaks out. Unfortunately this dark secret resides within his son, the young and innocent Second Prince Chagum. Enter Balsa, a wandering warrior who has sworn to save eight lives in penance for those she has taken during her violent career. Upon accepting her role as protector to Chagum, her eighth and final job, the two begin a perilous journey that tests not only their physical endurance and mental resolve, but also the tentative relationship they build along the way. Will Balsa fulfill her penance and protect Chagum as he seeks to understand the nature of his secret? Or will the Emperor's relentless assassins and other powerful enemies get them first?
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add recThese are both about strong female warriors who don't kill humans. Both series are sci-fi/fantasy without the main focus of the anime being their genre, they are most interested in human relations. Both include powerful government factions and exquisite scenery.
Both of these have a small amount of high quality action, the animation quality is outstanding in both series. Character development in both series is interesting and well done. Both series question life and exisitance while keeping the veiwer enterained with good plot advancement and some action.
Haibane Renmei
- TV (13 eps)
- 2002
A young woman quietly falls to the earth, escorted by a solitary crow. This sort of dream, as many other before have dreamed, comes just before being reborn as a Haibane, a charcoal-winged angel. On the outskirts of the walled-in city lies Old Home, a haven for Haibane to study, live, and learn, while waiting for their chance to ascend to the heavens and escape the confines of their new world. Rekka is the newest inhabitant of Old Home who wants nothing more than to remember her past and discover the secrets of her kind. Together with Reki, Kuu and plenty of other new friends, Rakka will laugh, explore, and search for the meaning of their existence in the process.
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add recHaibane Renmei is a slow-paced, but very dense allegorical slice of life story about sin, guilt and forgiveness; The Third a clichee-ridden story about a girl with a sword in the desert. Nevertheless both share a poetic atmosphere and deal with hard-to-answer, existentialist questions. If you enjoyed that aspect of either one and don't mind the genre difference, the other one is certainly worth a look.
Noir
- TV (26 eps)
- 2001
Mireille Bouqet has become a reputable assassin working in France. However, all changes after she meets Kirika, a mysterious young girl who knows nothing about her past but possesses killing skills that dwarf hers. Further intrigue unfolds as both characters explore their shadowy past and come to a head with a clandestine organization that seeks to control destiny itself.
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add recAlthough The Third is futuristic and makes shameless use of mech and over the top weaponry, the ambling pacing and hidden past of the main female protagonist is very reminiscent of Noir. With enough gun and fighting action to keep even the most restless fans happy, I think these shows will definitely appeal to the same audiences.
