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Jin is an energetic young boy living in a shanty town and making ends meet by performing good deeds for money. However, when his mentor dies during a fight with a strange monster he finally learns the meaning of death. Having been taken in by a stripper named Akemi whom he once saved, Jin begins to live a quiet and normal life - though in reality he is anything but ordinary. With superhuman abilities and a group of mysterious men searching for him under the name of Zet, over the years Jin finds himself drawn into a world of creatures with dangerous powers called "Players". But what is Jin really, and with his vicious methods of defeating these threats, is he really a hero for justice or simply another dangerous monster?
The main characters from both series lose someone very important to them. While their abilities have caused them tragedy, they still move forward and embrace what they have so they can fight to protect. Blade and Zetman are dark shows with dim animation and plenty of fights. Action, superpowers, tragedy, justice, and blood are all included. If you liked one, you may like the other.
Both of these animes display "hero's" of the night. Fighting a private war, and teaming up with "regular" humans and building bonds while staying alive seems to be a reoccuring theme.
Middle school student Ganta Igarashi witnessed the slaughter of his entire class by the mysterious 'Red Man', and as the only survivor, he was labeled a mass murderer and sentenced to death. Now an inmate at the privately-owned prison and ‘amusement park' known as Deadman Wonderland, Ganta must try to survive in a place where inmates are the main attraction in brutal gladiator-style games. At the same time, he must attempt to uncover the truth behind the ‘Red Man', his mysterious childhood friend Shiro, and why he was the only survivor that bloody day.
These two animes have similar basic themes. Both have superhuman characters that fight a secret war mainly for the enjoyment of the rich. Survival is key. Though Deadman is showed in a prison, Zetman displays what happens when superhumans get loose. Great show. Tons of action, and gore.
Both animes has the same atmospere while watching. There is a lot of violance, blood and unjustice. In both animes the superhumes fight for their own freedom.
Unbeknownst to humans, demons from an overlapping dimension walk amongst them in the streets of Tokyo. The balance between the worlds is kept by the crow guardian Karas and Yurine, its master and voice of the living city. However, the time of harmony nears the end as the once-Karas Lord Eko returns. Seeking to purge humanity for its evils, he terrorizes the city with his minions that feast on human blood. The ultimate battle between good and evil awaits; can Yurine and her newly initiated Karas prevail against Lord Eko and protect their city against his monstrous horde?
If you enjoyed the action of a super-powered hero with a dark past fighting monsters in Zetman, then look no further than Karas. Karas also has a hero who kicks butt - in spectacular fashion. Overall, it is arguably an all round better series with a more coherent story, but really the battles take centre stage. If you're already a fan of Karas and are looking for more super-powered action, then you may find something to like in Zetman.
Shou Fukamachi is just an average high school student,until one afternoon, Sho and his friend Tetsuro stumble upon what looks to be a landmine, which Sho accidentally activates. Instead of attacking and killing him, it grants him control of the Guyver, a powerful biological armor, which the evil corporation Chronos wants to take at any cost, even if it means killing Shou and his friends.
In both, the main character takes on a superpower and is transformed. There's also a company responsible for producing the monsters that appear throughout the story lines.
Both Zetman and X-Men share the same qualities of the usual "good guy vs. bad guy" theme. The main characters want to uphold justice, but at the same time they struggle with the tragedies and obstacles their superhuman abilities sometimes cause. X-Men isn't as violent or emotional as Zetman, but the atmosphere and superhero themes they share are too similiar to ignore.
