Zombie-Loan
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Michiru has an unusual ability: she can see a dark ring around a person's neck that signifies their time to die. However, she suppressed her powers once she "saw" the deaths of her parents – until now. After accidentally seeing rings around the necks of two boys in her school, it seems that Michiru's powers are back for good. The two are zombies who are working for the secret loan office known as Zombie-Loan, and they need Michiru's help to find other zombies – those with dark black rings around their necks. Though Michiru initially refuses, due to a series of events it seems she has no choice but to comply...
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Bleach
- TV (246+ eps)
- 2004 - ?
Ichigo, an ordinary high school student who is tough in a fight has just one unusual trait -- he can see ghosts. One day he is attacked by a hollow, a vengeful spirit, which would have killed him except that he was saved by a girl named Rukia. She is a Shinigami, a guide to the afterlife and slayer of evil spirits. Unfortunately many hollows want to devour his spiritual power and Rukia is hurt fighting to protect him. After giving her powers to Ichigo so he can save himself, she finds she can't take them back. Now Ichigo has to do her job. He is now a student -- and Shinigami!
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add recThe zombies portrayed in Zombie Loan are very similar to Hollows in Bleach in my eyes. Lost souls turning good by being hunted seems to be a common theme in both.
The storylines in these two are quite similar--the main character has an ability that is utilized to put "undead" souls (or Hollows) to rest. As they find out more about this alternate world, they find the strength to fight for themselves and what they believe in.
Both Bleach and Zombie-Loan focus on the use of spiritual powers to eliminate supernatural enemies. While Bleach is much more involved in the subject, Zombie-Loan also has a unique take on the higher, heavenly organization and how it effects humans back in the normal world. If you loved Bleach you will appreciate Zombie-Loan; if you found Zombie-Loan interesting I guarentee you will like Bleach.
Venus Versus Virus
- TV (12 eps)
- 2007
- Winter 2008
Sumire Takahana was a once normal high school student, until one day, she picked up a mysterious brooch and began to see soul-eating demons known as Virus. Now under attack, Sumire was saved by the owner of the brooch, Lucia, and Lucia’s Vaccine-loaded gun. However, instead of shooting the Virus, Lucia accidentally shot Sumire herself, turning her into a living antivirus. Together, Sumire and Lucia will to uncover the secrets of the Virus, before they devour all of humankind.
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add recZombie Loan and Venus Versus Virus are each anime about a pair of fighters working together against an undead sort of threat. The characters in both pairs are defined individuals, and far from immune to quarreling with their partner. The two groups also have to deal with solving some level of conspiracy by their enemies, despite the short length of the shows. To top it off, both series have a noticeably gothic theme to them. The fact that one pair is male and the other female does give off a slightly different dynamic, but all the same if you liked one of these series don't be afraid to look into the other.
Both series have very similar premises--ordinary-turned-fighter characters battling supernatural entities and working to pay off a debt of sorts. The characters also have equivalents in each show--the older man who runs the business, the office helper, and the fighters themselves.
Both silly and frivilous, these two shows try to take themselves far too seriously and never really get anywhere with it. With serious potential bubbling beneath the surface, I felt like there was a lot more could be happening that didn't.
That said, if you enjoy the numerous gun battles in either show, and a twist of the evil, then these two shows will appeal to the same group of fans.
Get Backers
Ban Midou and Ginji Amano are the Get Backers. With a 99 percent success rate in returning lost or stolen property to its original owners, they will do anything for the right price. Midou and Ginji often get hired for seemingly ordinary jobs that turn out to be more difficult than they appear; and whether it’s finding a doll for a girl, retrieving a stolen rare violin or getting mixed up with the mob, they have many adventures with plenty of petty squabbles along the way!
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add recBoth Zombie Loan and Get Backers are about a duo of two unlikely partners brought together by a common goal, as they both work unusual jobs by today's standards to earn some cash.
Zombie Loan is a highly underrated series that holds a lot of similarities with Get Backers. They both have a very similar comedy/seriousness balance that is used well.
If you enjoy the unsual pairing and ensuing hilarity of Ban-chan and Ginji in Get Backers, you will love the relationship between Chika and Shito.
Both have some exciting action scenes, interesting characters and look at the true value of friendship. Just a shame Zombie Loan was so short and almost cut off in its prime...
Phantom Quest Corp
Alt titles: Yuugen Kaisha
Ayaka Kisaragi is the best at her profession -- hunting down vampires, spooks, and evil spirits who haunt the citizens of Tokyo! Ghostbusters, beware! The crew of the Phantom Quest Corporation is on the job. From vampires to the undead, there's nothing her hip and paranormal team can't handle... EXCEPT their debt, of course!
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add recA group of people fighting against the forces of darkness for cash.... this formula serves as the basis for both Zombie-Loan and Phantom Quest Corp. While Zombie-Loan is a bit more serious than Phantom Quest Corp, both are amusing in their own ways. If you enjoyed one, you should try out the other.
Both are about a group of people that hunt down evil spirits to pay back their loans. Zombie Loan is more serious that Phantom Quest Corp but both have good laughs. If you liked one you'll like the other.
Ghost Hunt
Mai Taniyama is a first year high school student who lives a carefree life telling ghost stories with her friends. One day, she meets Kazuya Shibuya, the head of Shibuya Psychic Research (SPR); and together, she tags along to help him investigate paranormal activities in a haunted school building. His assistant Lin was hurt during an incident to protect Mai from danger, so what more can Mai do than to take the job as Shibuya's assistant? Along with a team of other ghost hunters, they will uncover the mystery of a strange case coming their way, while Mai starts to discover her own abilities.
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add recIn both Zombie-Loan and Ghost Hunt the main characters have a mysterious past that gives them their strength and strange abilities. Although Ghost Hunt is a little more haunting and mysterious, both have really good action and suspense. Also both have slightly disturbing gore in them, but not enough to not watch them.
If you liked the horror factor of Zombie-Loan, then Ghost Hunt is for you. It has compelling ghost stories and character development, and is sure to give you a fright
