3x3 Eyes - Recommendations

freakzilla says...

Elfen Lied is bigger and better, it features lots of blood and a very similar main character. With both animation and story a grade higher then 3x3 eyes, but the same basics, i don't see any reason you won't like it.

himurakenshin says...

Very similar animes in several respects. Lead female (Powerful, non-human characters in each) have two personalities. One overly cute, the other serious or even evil. Their lives become entwined with those of an ordinary lead male and an ackward relationship develops. Both contain a quite a bit of blood. Animation style is one of the biggest differences. If you enjoyed the plot or character relations of one, I'd definitely recommend watching the other.

neutrino says...

Pai also has a split personality, like Nyu, vascillating from innocent know-nothing to a cold-blooded serial killer.  The effect is quite chilling in both anime.

Kastrophee says...

In both Elfen Lied and 3x3 Eyes, an ordinary male protagonist is shoved into abnormal circumstances and thus tied into the life of an unusual girl with two personalities. There wouldn't be any story if love didn't sprout from this, nor the occasional humor, but the gore and violence definitely makes these not lighthearted. They both share a similar feel and are both excellent; you can not go wrong with either of these if you like this type of show. Though 3 x 3 Eyes doesn't have the ecchi qualities of Elfen Lied and has more horror elements.

Nocturnalgloria says...

The overall mood in each of these anime is dissimilar, but they share lead female characters that go from dangerous, and even evil, to sweet and completely innocent in a heartbeat. Both series are violent, Elfen Lied being much more so. Both anime develop a romantic relationship involving an ordinary boy and an extraordinary girl. 3x3 Eyes has a supernatural element that is absent in Elfen Lied's more realistic setting. The split personality of the main characters, and the problems they cause is the main reason to justify this recommendation.

Ran says...

Both 3x3 Eyes and Elfen Lied have a main female character with a double personality; she is either a cute and innocent teenager or a deadly and powerful creature who seeks to have a normal human life.

Cauvin says...

3 x 3 Eyes explores the innocent yet very powerful Pai in the same way that Elfen Lied does with Lucy. Both Lucy and Pai have two personalities, one being cute and innocent and the other being very powerful and ruthless.

chii says...

Both leads have 2 very different personalities. One is a pretty clueless fun loving girl. The other kills without remorse. Both anime have a lot of bloodshed. 3x3 eyes doesn't have any of the ecchiness that Elfen Lied does. If you liked one check out the other.

wolfangel87 says...

The main female character in both Elfin Lied and 3x3 Eyes have very strong forceful personalities, not to mention the fact that neither one of them is human!  There are some awkward developments with the hero of the story because the personality of the heroines changes from nice to an entirely different character altogether, one that is stern and even antagonizing.  The charm of the innocent girl verses the serial killer aspect in both Pai (3x3 Eyes) and Nyu (Elfin Lied) is very intriguing.

hamletsmage says...

A powerful girl with a split personality disorder, a clueless boy, and powerful forces looking to destroy the girl. With a mixture of drama and graphic scenes, the feel of the animes are similar.

Aurora3500 says...

Both main characters Lucy and Pai have split personalities. And they are different from humans. Lucy being a Diclonius and Pai being a Demon.

kamirura says...

Do you like demons and monsters? This is another great story of a girl trying to become a normal person. Miyu figths for the same thing as Pai did. She wants all demons to disappears. But will she really make it? check it out if you wanna know...

sublime says...

Both series sample a girls quest for humanity. Hoping to make their "demon side" dissapear they have to fight against demons if they want any chance at having a normal life. Both Vampire Princess and 3x3 Eyes are amazingly good animes, especially in terms of plot and characterisation.

Funkgun says...

90's OVA atmospheric, dark, almost horror titles with crisp animations with lots of detail and shadowing. The girl in both titles has a supernatural guardian/indentured/linked servant.

Both will have a similar vibe.

Rar says...

There's a similarity between Shamanic Princess and 3x3 Eyes in the alternate magical world, the master/servant main characters, and the various transformations. However the art styles and general feel of the animes is rather different.

Ran says...

Both 3x3 Eyes and Shamanic Princess have a very similar feeling to them, from the graphical atmosphere to some aspects of the plot. Although the stories are quite different, if you liked one, you'll probably like the other too.

sothis says...

Curse of the Undead Yoma is definitely not as good as 3x3 Eyes.. but still a very violent, demon-ridden OVA which might interest you. Definitely the same kind of dark tone in both of these.

Kastrophee says...

Both 3 x 3 Eyes OVAs share the demons, blood, and dark story aspects that Blood Reign has. The main difference is the time and perhaps the location to some degree. Either wasy both should attract fans from the other series, personally I liked 3 x 3 Eyes much more though.

VRDave says...

Both 3x3 eyes and capricorn have a really similar feel. The animation is also fairly similar, although 3x3 eyes is a little more high calibur. You would probably enjoy 3x3 Eyes more, since the story is more compelling, but Capricorn is fun and enjoyable too, mostly for the same reasons.

sothis says...

While 3x3 Eyes definitely is a LOT more focused on horror and violence, I really felt the same kind of thing from both of these. Definitely an adventuring fantasy-like feel, as well as harrowing situations with a protagonist that is a bit bumbling. This recommendation might be a stretch, but I think you might like it.

freakzilla says...

Both 3x3 Eyes and Bastard! are short OVAs where gore is the main theme. In 3x3 Eyes a magical race is the main feature while in Bastard! it's a wizard. Definitely very comparable series!

MalteseFalcon says...

Powerful being trapped in human bodies, Parvati IV from 3x3 Eyes and Dark Schneider from Bastard!! have some immediate similarities. Watch out when they break free, as charnage soon follows. Both short OVAs with plenty of action, if you enjoyed one, you should check out the other.

freakzilla says...

Though 3x3 Eyes bases more on gore than horror, Hellsing still holds some connections with it. The supernatural is a theme in both of the series. From Hellsing, expect less gore, more action.

chii says...

In both Hellsing and 3x3 Eyes the 2nd main character is killed and brought back to life by his/her new masters. From there he/she must figure out themselves and how to fight with this new power he/she has been given. Both have great storylines, and lots of action and blood.

sothis says...

I had no idea the same creator had made 3y3 Eyes and Blue Seed till way into the series, so keep in mind I didn't make this recommendation for that reason. They both have an alarmingly similar feel to them, with plenty of horror and monsters to go around. I admittedly enjoyed 3x3 much, much more... but if you liked one, you'd appreciate the feel of the other.

DempseyROLL says...

I believe the person who wrote the manga for Sazan Eyes and Blue Seed is the same.  Both anime involve a young protagonist who encounters a mythical element/power/figure;  They are then entrusted to use their newly found power to fight the forces of evil

neutrino says...

If you like old-style creepy stories, Akira is right up there with 3 x 3 Eyes. Innocent characters are caught up in a world-shaking struggle to battle the ultimate nemesis, and somehow lose themselves along the way...

Riketsu says...

They both have similar art styles and they aren't afraid to show gore. Growing up these were my two favorite Anime. They helped me become addicted to Anime and changed my life.

Plus 3x3 Eyes came out around my birthday!

Akira is a classic, a must watch if you consider yourself an avid Anime viewer. 

TOoMeR says...

Both of these series seem to have a similar art style, and also they include characters that seem normal but develop incredible powers (Yakumo;Yusuke). Both were created around the same time period, and include eventual combat using many seemingly strange spirit powers, but also focus on the relationships created between characters.

wolfangel87 says...

The feel of Yu Yu Hakaso and 3x3 Eyes are very similar in style with a great deal of fighting and manipulation of the characters overall attitude towards how they lead their lives.  The heroes have to struggle with the dilemma of what they are fighting for and develop some supernatural powers along the way.