Blood+ - Recommendations

Skavo says...

Although there is less storyline development in Claymore (not to say there is no development, however), if you enjoyed the hack 'n slash swordplay in Blood+ you will probably like Claymore as well.

GodsDragon says...

Both Claymore and Blood+ are full of demon-slaying action. Both series also have an in-depth story that keeps you wanting more. Both series have a female lead character that has a soft side but can be brutal at times.

RaptorClaw says...

Both Blood+ and Claymore have heroines with unique abilities, fighting and slashing demons. These girls have to fight monsters outside and inside alike, as part of them wants to join the monsters in their bloodshed. The only thing keeping them together are their friends.

Katakana says...

Both Claymore and Blood+ are about fighting monsters that feed on human flesh, and can turn themselves into the human form. What is particularly similar in both stories is the that the leading characters are female warriors who happen to be (partly or completely) the very monsters they are fighting against.

Eindbaas says...

Swords, monsters, and drama; those are the three best keywords that describe the similarity between Blood+ and Claymore. In both, the main female character wields a sword to slay monsters and protect humanity. Also, the character relationships are very alike.

freakzilla says...

Blood+ and Claymore can be looked at as basic hack-n-slash anime, in which a strong female protagonist fights fearsome demons (both inside and outside). It isn't uncommon for blood to be spilled during all of the sword fights either.

However, they can also be looked at from a storytelling point-of-view. Blood+ definitely has more of a story, but the characters have a similar dark and sad past, and have seemingly impossible goals. What separates them from each other is the story it takes to get to those goals.

Caraniel says...

If you like a strong female lead who deals out death with a sword, along with a healthy dose of demon-slaying, then Claymore and Blood+ are for you! Both series have these features in spades. The female leads both have aspects within them of the creatures they hunt, and the plots deal with how they cope in a world that doesn't fully trust them. Claymore and Blood+ both have very strong plots and instantly recognisable, visually-pleasing graphics. If you enjoy one you will surely enjoy the other.

melonjuice says...

Both Claymore and Blood+ have a dark, cold, and silent sword-wielding main female character that kills demons for revenge. Both anime have a very good plot and animation; you'll love them both!

dunkyrok says...

Although set in different times, Blood+ and Claymore have a very dark and broody feel about them. The main characters in both (sword-wielding young ladies) are treated as the chosen one, but human emotion and the concept of family often gets in the way of the main character's quest. There is also the presence of governing organisations in both Claymore and Blood+ that at times appear to have their own agenda, and do not always follow the interests of the heroine.

Therefore, both heroines face a struggle between being able to remain human whilst embracing the demonic powers that will help them to be victorious . Add to this some excellent action scenes and a discovery of a hidden past and you have two excellent series that share many features but remain enjoyable in their own right.

Perpetualchaos says...

Both have a character fighting against demons that are also part of themselves. A dark theme runs through both and the fighting involved is bloody in both. The main character of each have human companions who cannot fight as well as them or do the things they do but refuse to give up on them.

tasanime says...

These two series revolve around female protagonists who inevitably must fight that which they are: demons. Both series do this in a way which captivates the viewer through an intriguing and unpredictable plot, stopping them from becoming your typical slash-fest. The character development also contributes to this based on the bonds & ties they unwittingly make with others and a sense of duty they must follow at risk to their own human sanity. If you found these aspects attractive in one, then undoubtedly you'll be drawn to the other like a moth to a flame. Although I will say that Clare (Claymore) is a lot more willing to fight than Saya (Blood+) which makes her story the more action based of the two.

cerberus38 says...

In both of these series, the main protagonists are girls whose jobs are to slash up monsters. Both series have a similar look to it. Riku and Raki, supporting characters, even look similar. Blood+ is more emotional and has better character development and plot, but essentially they are very similar in nature.

holyzac says...

These 2 animes are animes with loads of fancy swordplay that would be enough to keep you glued to your seat for hours! The plot is somewhat similiar where the main character fights for their survival againts monsters. Some sad sacrifices of friends here and there but overall an anime good enough for you =)

crawller says...

In both Blood+ and Claymore the main character is female with a nasty sword. They also are partially what thay are fighting against, (demon). If you really liked the demon slaying in one of theese animes i think you would like the other.

Jesta says...

Both excellent action anime that revolve around vampires, and the struggle they have with themselves, and their humanity.

Oehr says...

If you liked the fighting scenes and characters of the anime you saw, I bet you fell in love with this series as well, after all, the character's personalities are similar and the fighting scenes are excellent!!

Qwero says...

Bothseries are about girls with special powers that can kill demons. In both series the girls are also half demon, and it is their quest to destory all the evil demons in the world. Both had a sad past, and they both are trying to seek revenge. If you'd like the first serie, you'd like the other one as well because the story of both series is pretty simmelear

madeye says...

If you enjoy the chiroptera in Blood+ then you will really enjoy the Yoma in Claymore.  If you are liek me and enjoyed Blood and wanted more action in Blood+ then Claymore will most likely keep you enthralled. 

wolfangel87 says...

The series Blood + and Claymore involve strong female leads that are aloof and cold up front but display tender moments in them.  Each takes part in slaying the demons of the world but also have to look within themselves to control their own demons.  Both have a fantasy like quality to them with intense animation.

KiyoneSaya says...

Both have strong female protagonist that are connected to the creatures they hunt and held together by it's friends that help them keep their humanity.

YouAreOuttaMy5 says...

"OMGZ THEY ARE BOTH GIRLS WHO ARE NOT FULLY HUMAN AND BOTH HAVE SWORDS AND KICK THE SHIT OUT OF MONSTERS OMG RUN ON SENTENCES NO PUNCTUATION!"

- Almost every 16 year old with a keyboard in America.

However, there's some truth to the above statement but I'd like to get into Blood+. If you really liked Blood+ and thought the story was riveting, loved the gore and the fight scenes, and loved Saya as a bad ass monster killing female main character, then you'll absolutely LOVE Claymore. Now, what I said about Blood+ is giving it a little too much credit. Don't get me wrong, I liked the show, but I just felt that Saya didn't take charge enough for me(at least till the end) and I cringed at a lot of the dialog. There was also just way many too cliche moments and typical "feel good story" music during the first half of the series. It's at least underwhelming for an anime with an R rating.

Claymore's R rating on the other hand is well deserved. It is WAY more violent and bloody than Blood+ and the langue is a lot more coarse as well. Claire and Saya both come into their own a bit midway into the shows but Claire has a lot more depth to her in my opinon and is a lot more entertaining. Both girls are trying to rid the world of monsters, even though they are both types of monsters themselves.

All and all, If you liked Blood+ and don't mind a shorter series with more violence and swearing, then chances are you'll love Claymore. If you watched Claymore first and are expecting a lot from Blood+, chances are you'll be let down a bit, but will still enjoy the series.

Galadriel says...

Claymore and Blood+ have a similar concept, a female protagonist fighting with demons, vampires, monsters to protect humankind, this is their fate and it was forced upon them, they did not choose it. Both animes feature alot of bloody and violent scenes, alot of gore and horror scenes as well. If you like bloody violent animes then be sure to check out both Claymore and Blood+.

MOJ says...

Determined female protagonists, human eating monsters, and lots of blood. The theme of protecting loved ones is present in both animes.

shinigamidono says...

Both series are full of blood and female characters that are very skilled with sharp metal objects.

leilonii says...

this anime is vary goob blood+  and claymore are about girls who must fight demons but there is also a a bigger thing they must fight with both have companys they " work for"  but they just want to get out of it but for diff reasons there are many recomendindg the two so its a must see for both yaya

React says...

It is like Blood+... Just watched it and it was great. To short of a series though. This anime had alot of feeling, character development, and action to boot. This is a classic anime the people should stop and take the time to watch, if they haven't.

nymeara says...

Both of these animes have sword-wielding female wariors and similar atmospheres of intensity. There's plenty of gore and violence. Claymore and Blood+ also happen to be two of the best animes I've seen.  Saya and Claire both face extreemly powerful demon-like beasts. The two protagonists also draw their powers from a dark source.

AnnaCupcake says...

Both Saya and Claire have to defeat their ultimate enemy. Also both anime have a great plot, female protagonist and plenty of gore.

Gavia says...

Both are action/horror series featuring not-quite-human girls fighting monsters with swords.

Nanamy says...

There's so much in common with these series, in both the main character is a female sword fighter with unique abilities to destroy the monsters and she's not human at all, Both involve a journey to find peace both have a little romance too.

Kucziczu says...

Both Claymore and Blood+ involves a lot of action dealing with the supernatural specifically demons. The main female protagonist in both series are literally weapons with extraordinary abilities. The only thing that keeps them from going insane are their companions. Additionally, both series' main female protagonist also has a dark past that is filled with tragedies and sorrow.

Blood+ is more dramatic and involves vampires, whereas Claymore is more of an action-adventure about mysterious demons called "yoma." The use of art in both is done spectacularly, and both contain unique, well thought-out plots—much different from the generic shows made nowadays.

If you are going from Blood+ to Claymore, a more aggressive and intense show awaits you, while the transition from Claymore to Blood+ can be a letdown only if you thrive on scenes filled with gore. The length of Blood+ is wonderful as Claymore is shorter. Either way, if you are a fan of one show, you will most likely be a fan of the other as the action in both are very entertaining.

Ottacker says...

both revolve around female characters (who arent fully human) fighting and killing monsters with a sword. and there is a male character accompaying them likewise. very similar, tho blood+ has a bit more drama.

Nocturnalgloria says...

Blood+ and Elfen Lied deal with the definition of what it means to be human and humane. In both cases, a super-evolved species represented by an apparently frail female lead, presents a menace to mankind. Yet humanity is to be blamed for much of the violence that follows. While EL is occasionally borderline ecchi and Blood+ maintains a very serious tone through and through, both series are emotionally-moving exercises that allow emotional bonds to be forged, despite the deeply violent world-scape they present.

RaptorClaw says...

There's just so much in common with these anime, both in feeling and characters. They both revolve around an alien species that is living amongst humans. These girls are an evolved version of humans but still want to attain normality, which causes a dilemma. Elfen Lied is bloodier and somewhat lighter, while Blood+ focuses more on emotions and character relationships; but if you liked one, you will surely love the other, as they are kindred stories.

MeloColi says...

Elfen Lied and Blood+ are both a bit dark and have gore. They also have cool fights, although Blood+ is more focused on fighting while Elfen Lied is focused on guns and gore. They are both very good anime and have a lot of sad moments. If you liked one, then you will like the other. ;)  

thedudave says...

Elfen Lied and Blood+ are both very intriguing Animes with big background storys. In the beginning the viewer gets thrown in a complex story where most is unclear. But with continuous action the background is revealed steadily. And the viewer gets in contact with a very tragic childhood of the leading characters an begins to understand what leads in the presence to such a sorrowful ongoing developement. Also the cruel abuse of several charakters is a great silimarity between these both series.

tasanime says...

How to put it delicately.... Blood+ and Elfen Lied are not in any way similar in main plot. Granted they're bloody, gory and feat powerful, demon-like creatures but that does not necessarily mean they'll be enjoyed by the same kind of viewer. So why the recommendation? It is this greater sense of inner turmoil both the female leads are going through whilst surrounded by a greater sense of unfortunate destiny or call of duty. The way they must suffer in a world that's not truly theirs, the impact of their existence within this world on their sanity and on others is surely reason enough to identify the two together. The progression of horror lies not in that of their actions but the destructive nature in their heart.

Raziiell says...

The biggest thing I look for in an anime is a serious tone and a solid enveloping story (and none of that 'Naruto Effect Kawai stuff'). Elfen Lied drew me into it. The characters were developed in such a way you became attached to them. You understand and sympathize with the characters and the situations presente, despite how insane they may be.

Blood+ is similar in this reguard (although a much longer series). They evoked the same emotions from the viewer. A complex story is presented. Despite it not being hard to understand or overtly complex, it is more hard to absorb than anything.

The closings in both of the series hit me rather hard. They left me with a sense of completion, but yet still things left open ended enough for you, the viewer to draw your own conclusions (and not neccisarily a happy ever after ending). An anime can be ruined completely by an ending that doesn't seem to give the series justice. Where as in Blood+ and Elfen Lied, it ends quite as beautifully as it began.

All in all, if you're looking for a solid, serious, mature, deep story then I believe these 2 series are for you.

wolfangel87 says...

Blood+ and Elfen Lied have female heroines that take part in a battle not only with the demons around them but also within themselves trying to figure out who they really are.  They are not humans but are trying to take place and live in a humane world in which the lines of what is right and wrong are tested.  Both series deal with a great deal of violence and questions about humanity as a whole and the ideals humans’ represent.  Both deal with hardships of the main characters and tests the powers of each individual.  

NoCheerios says...

They are both very explicit, and in both cases, the cause of this ecrude violence is usually female. Not to mention both have detailed emotional plots. So, for most people, if you liked the idea of Blood+, Elfen Lied won't disappoint.

SoulScopes says...

Both animes are different in their own ways but just the feel of one is very much like the other. If your into dark animes and things of that sort then check em' out

eeklipzz says...

Although Elfen Lied has some corny drawings at times, the story line is GREAT! This is your typical "Girl is experimented on, has invisible arms that go out and hack people in half, then escapes to live a normal life" sort of story. I'd say that if you like the strength of Saya in Blood+, then you'll love the main character in Elfen Lied.

gpardini says...

if u are the kind of anime fan that loves the mix between hot girls, blood and a good story, these are the points in comun between thos to animes.

tayinoop says...

Both story lines include a girl who has forgotten about her past and needs to "wake up" to remember, but it's best for both girls if they don't remember. Both have actoin and lots of gore, both are amazing and have some sad scenes too.

archer1988 says...

I fully believe that the two heroin within these animes are just simply trying to find thier way in this world like anyone else, and though Lucy had more of a direct approach to it, Saya was more laid back and more family oriented.  I did enjoy both of these animes to see how the characters also changed throughout the series... Though Elfen Lied could have been longer IMO. But oh well, Still a great series :) Probably will watch it again in a few months when i have time. 

sandbecca says...

If you like action, drama, romans and to get that little extra, you will love those anime. Both of them are like each other but also entirely different.

Katiep30 says...

Both of these anime contain violence(obviously). Beneath the violence, are two tales of emotional insecurity from the past. They are both very intersecting and I would recommend them to anyone.

phoniefly says...

Blood + and Elfen Lied have action and friendship. They explain what it is to feel like you are a monster but still showing how even the inhumane things can show passion for things. They both have a great story line. And they both show what it is like to become the person you really are meant to be

CriMsoNGenOcidE says...

Blood+ and Hellsing are both a bloody and violent anime. They both have main characters who are vampire-like beings that are trying to save mankind from being destroyed by creatures they're both a part of, but are different from at the same time. However, though both animes are alike, they present a somewhat different storyline. If you liked Hellsing, it's almost a given that you'll like Blood+.

Malek says...

If you liked Blood, you'd like Hellsing because both anime are about killing vampires, and they also have an equal amount of action in them. As for the plots they are pretty similar to each other however the outcomes are different from each other.

GodsDragon says...

Well if you like vampire anime both Hellsing and Blood+ give you as much vampire action as you can handle. If you like blood and guts mixed with vampire sucking action I think you will love these anime.

avidkid10 says...

Both of these anime feature blood, guts and gore. Hellsing provides this at an almost constant rate, and Blood+ never lets the entertainment die either. Both have catchy one liners and the plot of both will keep you guessing.

rich says...

Both titles have an element of a clandestine orginastion battling against the forces of evil (that are both vampire). Both have in your face combat with supernatural powers.

dunkyrok says...

Two unwilling heroines, unaware of the path that fate has chosen for them, will soon be awakening in full to their vampiric destiny. Each is guided by a mysterious and initially silent mentor with a past that is shrouded in darkness, and also by an organization that needs the skills and powers of our main characters in order to prevail.

You will find both of these Anime will feel very dark and atmospheric, and although their weapons of choice may differ, the race is on for both of our heroines to unravel the twisting plots and schemes of the various factions whilst continuing to engage their enemies in bloody battles. The two stories see the action concentrating in countries outside the writers' native Japan, with England and France being a common favorite, and naturally because of the vampiric influences a lot of the action takes place at night or in darkened locations. Our protagonists will find themselves wondering if the organization they have become such a key part of is really the right place for them to be, as they struggle to embrace their new lives and leave their old ordinary, human, lives behind.

tasanime says...

It's not just vampirism and darkness which makes these two similar - because both explore these themes with quite a different attitude. Blood+ the more emotional & friendship based where the decision to fight is long-thought and mostly unavoidable and unwanted. Hellsing tends to be quite more about erratic behaviours, wanting to fight for blood lust and the thrill of the hunt. So what links the two apart from the main theme? Firstly, acts of violence are strategic, part of the actions of a wider organisation which are there to protect humanity at whatever cost deemed necessary. Secondly, they are creatively animated - fighting sequences obviously well designed and planned by the producers, ultimately a thrill to observe. Finally, neither anime sticks to the usual ‘vampires suck blood then someone becomes a vampire' ideal but instead is about the many kinds of creatures and demons that can emerge from darkness, including man.

mrCoolerer says...

The obvious shared content (vampires) between these two series is an obvious link, albeit the only one, so if you like vampires, you'd probably like either of these.

LovelyWickedDescet says...

Full of action, voilence, and blood, with little side trips of humor mixed in. Each tells a tale of two immortal vampires battling evil to save the world from being over run by creatures of the night. Having humans that they turned help in this dier matter. Serving humans as their weapon to stop the creatures and to keep the truth hidden from the world.  

gretzky99 says...

The stories of Blood+ and Hellsing revolve around vampires and have a rather dark atmosphere.

animedownloader says...

Blood and Violance always mix well together and you surely can't go wrong with Hellsing or Blood+ both are great anime that follow the sorty of vampires that take a very different approach  in style. 

TimeRainbow says...

Both have a mature outlook yo female strength and do not fall into the trappings of perverted anime. 

luke says...

Both Ga-Rei and Blood+ feature great swords fighting scenes, great drawing and animation and nice character design and development. Both have a good story that spans across the whole series. This is very important for me, I am bored of amines that do just show a collection of loosely connected fighting scenes and fillers. Also, both series feature attractive female main characters which I do really like in action/adventure animes. Ga-Rei is a bit more scifi and has undead and zombie-like enemies while Blood+ plays in the present time and has vampires and wherewolves.

Omurqi says...

These two shows are shockingly similar. Both Blood+ and Ga-Rei -Zero- have a leading character who's fighting off supernatural monsters with her sword, because she's been told to do so. If you liked the character development, the action, the drama and the whole supernatural feeling one of these shows had, you will definitely enjoy the other!

n00bl3t says...

Both Blood+ and Ga-Rei -Zero- share a supernatural theme with female heroines. The sacrifice these heroines make and the tragic tale of their lives, coupled with the common supernatural enemy and utilisation of swords, ensure that if you liked one you will like the other.

KittyEmperor says...

If you liked one then you'll like the other because both series has a sword wielding main female character who can just about kick anyone elses butt.  In each series the main bad guy has some connection the lead females past in some shape or fasion.  Also both series feature the fact that some branch of the  government is aware of all the things that is happening and try to keep it all covered up.

SoulScopes says...

Both animes are about a female lead who fight things such as ghosts,demons and vampires. If you like one you will also like the other one :D

MOJ says...

The female protagonists in both series as well as the animation and fight scenes are beautiful. The storyline also includes monsters and many of the characters in both series share similar traits.

Gavia says...

These two are both action shows with strong and sometimes surprisingly deep themes of relationships (mostly of the family and friends variations).

The action too, is similar, being mainly 'girl with katana' versus 'monster'.

All in all you'd probably enjoy one if you liked the other.

danryd says...

Quite honestly, there are too many reasons why if you liked one you'll like the other to list, so here are just a few.

1) Attractive, yet very kickass female lead.

2) Demonic beings being fought, though with more variety on the Ga-Rei Zero end.

3)Heavy in the drama/darkness so iif you like anime that will hit you deep, you found them.

phoniefly says...

Both have female leads which i love in anime being a female i like to be able to place myself into a female character and watch it like i'm that character. They both have a lot of action with blood and gore everyone. Also they kinda have twisty theme to them like a dark theme. If you enjoyed watching either one of theses i would definetly recommd watching the other if you have not they are both great animes

BtCribo says...

gritty 2000s animimation, mixed with a cruel reality, and a strong sense of isolation. That's what you are gonna get. Blood+ has a lot of nuance and strong identity and is one of my favorite all time shows. Ga-Rei-Zero is like a sibling to this show, they aren't the same. but they are cut from the same cloth.

Migandas says...

Do you like the dark vampire anime series like Blood+? Then you should definitely try Black Blood Brothers. The brothers are just like Saya, and it is worth watching.

xwinterwolfgalx34 says...

Blood+, like Black Blood Brothers, is another vampire-related anime. If you like guns and vampires hunting vampires you might like these. Both also have a nice plot that doesn't give away everything until the end.

akira108 says...

If you're looking for another vampire anime, then here they are (even though BBB lacks, in most ways, what Blood+ has). BBB is about two vampires who are trying to escape from fighting, which is similar to how in Blood+, Saya must put her life behind her and face her future in fighting. Both anime leave you wanting more.

ZenithAstrali says...

Truly, these anime share the theme of powerful vampires and amazing sword fights, but that is not all. They have characters with a long, dark and hidden history, as expected from long living beings, history that gets discovered little by little, like a puzzle that only reveals it's whole picture when it's finished. So, if you liked the story and the pace of one you will surely enjoy the other.

Mandi831 says...

Like blood plus they have a goal to exterminate the world of something that could cause great harm to the humans, and turn them into something they dont want to be.

DragonFlykm says...

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Blood + and Black Blood Brothers are both very good Vampire Animes. BBB deals with different blood lines and contains some comedy but has a very serious story line.

Blood+ on the other hand contains a more complex story line which keeps you on your toes at every turn. The lack of comedy is certainly not a great lose since it is the story and the main characters that you will enjoy in this Anime.

Spose says...

all the others had it right. amazing combat and great stories. Must watch for combat fans. one fits with the other just alike.

animedownloader says...

If you love vampires then BBB and Blood+ are surely the anime for you. Not your normal vampire story but that's what makes it so great. The only downside to this anime is the fact that length both are on the short side but then make up for this with brilliant story progression.

Gavia says...

Aside from focusing a lot on action, the main thing these two have in common is the way they've built their main characters. Both focus on vampires, and take advantage of the fact that characters who are hundreds of years old have experienced a lot and built various relationships. The past is revealed little by little, as past decisions and old friends appear to impact the story.

Adrenaline says...

Thematically, Blood+ and Fullmetal Alchemist don't have much in common, but I think they're of similar quality and share some aspects. They both run about the same length and might appear as typical action shows from afar but really focus on story and character over the next new villain. They aren't tangibly that similar, but I think if you really like one you'll probably like the other.

freakzilla says...

Both Blood+ and Full Metal Alchemist have nothing to do with each other on the surface. Yet after taking a deeper look, all of the components for success are the same: there's a strong storyline, a lot of character development as they uncover more of the truth, and the supporting figures who interact with the main character.

MeloColi says...

Both Blood+ and FMA are a bit dark, have a little bit of gore, and lots of action and fighting. Only in Blood+ the main person fights with a sword instead of with spells and powers. Also Blood+ is about vampires and FMA isn't, but I think that the feeling you get with both anime is the same. I really recommend them; if you liked one, you'll like the other.

Rizu says...

Both FullMetal Alchemist and Blood+ delve into the dark points of human (or non-human) nature, and both feature intense battles, mostly of a good versus evil nature. Although, often the character thought of as "bad" or "evil" is later revealed to have more facets to their character than that.

Blood+ initially seems to be a dark and bloody tale, but quickly expands to more than that (relationships, maturation, world-saving, the works), while FMA seems to work in slightly the other direction, though neither sinks into utterly depressing territory-- hope persists in both.

Obiyer says...

The same adult themes are there, and the way they try to scientifically address the ideas they are presenting, FMA, alchemy, Blood+, a species resembling vampires, is done in the same spirit. If you enjoyed learning more about Alchemy in FMA you'll also enjoy learning about chiroptera, as it's represented in Blood+. Be forewarned though, if you enjoyed the chibi humor in FMA there is none to be had in Blood+.

phoniefly says...

They look to be regualar action shows where it is all just fighting and gore. But both have a story line they both lead up to things instead of endless fighting. they both show what it is like to do anything for the person you feel closer to whether it be the two brother or saya and haji.

anonymousone says...

Specifically the comparison is between Blood+ and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (as I had never watched the original adaption). 

Both series are much more similar than initally thought to have been. The biggest difference between them is that Saya's role in Blood+ is more akin to that of Von Hohenheim's in FMA:B since their the ones who rival/match up the best with the ultimate antagonists of their own respective series. 

- Both series make an example to cover subjects such as atonement and human experimentation.

- Both series have great character development as well as some passive antagonists. 

- Both of them have powerful organizations conspiring against the world and a resistance groups to face them. (Cinq Fleches vs Red Shield / Homunculus vs Roy Mustang and his allies)

The other differences are is that Blood+ is heaver on the romance and that FMA:B has an overall more lighter atmosphere. 

If you like either one of them then the other should suit you just as well seeing as how both complement each other very well when it comes to the similarities.

Maranee says...

Both shows are of similar length with a detailed storyline with character development as well as action scenes. Therefore both animes are (until now) my favourite ones.

Both are stories of a long journey searching either for Diva or for the Philosopher's Stone.

They both include topics as friendship/family, war (which methods ethical or non-ethical methods are used to win) and overall the question whether to be or not to be human.

vampireprincess says...

Featuring female leads caught between the vampire and human worlds, both stories play out passionate dramas that rely on the question of what it means to be human and what it means to be a monster.

Galadriel says...

i really cannot find an anime that is more closer to Vampire Knight than Blood+. Both feature female leads which are traped between the human world and the vampire world, both shows are dramas and are based on a romance story and both of them are action packed shows. If you liked one be sure to do not miss the other one as well.

wolfangel87 says...

Strong vampiric-like female leads are seen in both Blood + and Vampire Knight capturing the drama in one single moment.  The fighting scenes are similar and there are also strong features coming through in both series that make the background strikingly beautiful.

PurpleCatAngel says...

Just like Blood+, Vampire Knight is about a girl with lost memories and she is surrounded by vampires while trying to regain those memories.

Whateves242 says...

Both characters have lost their memories, while having a vampire love interest from their pasts. They are also not aware at first, that they are not human.

OkamiHime95 says...

Both anime have female MC's that have lost their memories, and eventually get drawn into the world of vampires. 

MeloColi says...

Blood+ is darker than Bleach, but they are both about fighting and have awesome sword fights. Blood+ is about vampires and has a little bit of gore, but it still has a lot in common with Bleach. You'll get the same feeling from both anime.

soccerdory says...

I enjoyed both Animes immensely. Both center around a main character who has amazing powers, and have to use them to help save their loved ones. They both also wield a sword. If you loved one, you will reallllly love the other.

Rizu says...

While Bleach is a far longer series, sporting a more light and episodic feel, both it and Blood+ feature an abnormally strong protagonist battling against evil creatures that desire to rule/destroy the world. Along the way they confront the typical issues of right vs. wrong and the areas in between, and the troubles of maintaining relationships when faced with the challenges of saving the world.

That said, Blood+ is a good deal darker and deeper than Bleach (the latter tending to have more humorous/light scenes, and quite a lot more filler), and the strongest connection between them is intense, action-filled sword-fighting, wielded to battle grotesque looking monsters in an attempt to save the world.

jurexplay says...

Hmm, I think the most similiar thing in these anime is using swords as a main weapon. In both of them the mission of main characters is to kill Hollows/Monsters(Ch..something). Also the level of drama is comperable in both series although Bleach has occasional and quite good comedic reliefs while Blood+ is kept in dark and gloomy atmosphere form the beggining up to the end. I think that both anime are worth a watch for action oriented anime fans.

Howlingwar says...

The sword is used in both animes. Although Blood+ is a tad more violent the art in it is quite stunning(note: not in some) In both animes it tell of what it would be like if this fantasy were to be true.

RaptorClaw says...

Both Blood+ and Tokko feature main characters that are taken away from their normal lives and plunged into violent combat. Although with heavy gore and lengthy fights, the series actually focus on their feelings as they come to accept their gifts and the responsibility of power.

Day22 says...

Both these anime's have their fair share of violence. They both have supernatural aspects to their plots. The character's are pretty similar and the plots are fairly close

shikamaru181 says...

Both of these series focus on their main character's being forced into a world they don't want to be in and how their emotions and they themselves change as they begin to accept their destiny and new power. They both also involve demons, or demon like beings and their very gory deaths.

wolfangel87 says...

Blood+ and Tokko have main characters that are thrust out of their daily lives into a whole new type of world.  Both have to live up to their own potential and change their own perspective of how to overcome the challenges that face them and the enemies they encounter.

alex14san says...

Both Blood+ and Tsukihime are about vampires, are calm, have romance, and stress family over action. There're even similar plot twists in them.

vernanonix says...

Blood-sucking, special ways of killing, and a main character with missing memories. Blood+ and Lunar Legend both share these aspects. The mood of Blood+ is a bit lighter, however and LLT is much shorter but overall, they're very compareable. If you like one, you should like the other.

wolfangel87 says...

The aspect that I found most striking between Lunar Legend Tsukihime and Blood + was the fact that both of the main characters lost parts of their memories.  The journey in each series of how they are able to overcome these difficulties and strive for what they are looking for is heartfelt for each character.

Lel0uchViBritannia says...

Both Blood+ and Tsukihime are about vampires, are calm, have romance, and stress family over action. There're even similar plot twists in them.