Comedy - Recommendations

Kalthea says...

They both have a special dark feel to them, amazing music and really beautifull art. Even though Cosette is longer I think its a good choice if you liked Comedy

sothis says...

Comedy and Petit Cossette both thrive on telling a subtle, yet extremely dark story. The animation of both is also superb, with an amazing soundtrack to boot. Highly recommended.

TeoH says...

"Le Portrait de Petit Cossette" and "Comedy" (aka "Kigeki") are very much alike because of the Gothic atmosphere and art. Also,the presence of a spirit is what drives both stories... I recommend them to anyone who's got a taste for dark romanticism.

tasanime says...

Le Portrait de Petit Cossette and Kigeki are equally guilty of appealing to its viewer on a philosophical sub-level, enhanced by the use of gothic animation to tell a darker tale. Must sees for those who enjoy their horrors short and thought provoking.

Nocturnalgloria says...

Le Portrait de Petit Cossette and Comedy are dark and brooding anime that take the supernatural element to a whole new level of psychological ambivalence. Both are visually challenging and original in their take of emotionally upsetting horror.

KiraRin says...

If you enjoy a dark and gothic tale, both Comedy and Le Portrait de Petit Cossette are for you. The stories could probably be described as art house, as they don't really make a lot of sense, but the stunning artwork and emotive music more than make up for this.

There is a much deeper and philisophical side to these short shows, and take a lot of concentration and focus on everything happening on screen. But the amazing visuals on screen will have you hooked from start to end.

cassiesheepgirl says...

Beautiful visuals, a supernatural edge and a darker tone. Sound good? Then both Comedy and Le Portrait de Petit Cossette are for you. If you liked one of these and fancy something a bit out of the mainstream, then it's well worth checking both of these out.

Gavia says...

Both Petit Cossette and Comedy are horror anime with a philosophical tone to them. They are visually pleasing while still being dark, which is different from the more gory horror shows out there.

NicoNicoDesu says...

While not similar in plot, "Kigeki" and "Le Portrait de Petit Cossette" have similar art and mood. Both are dark, short pieces with stunning art and color palates. These underrated abstract anime deserve a watch.

13claps says...

yes! yes! both stories are wrapped up in a dark aura that leaves you kind of clueless until a certain point.

It's one of those stories you are kind of glad are so short because everything longer would destroy the fantastic magic that happens with your brain while watching this.

Both fantastic!

sothis says...

Although Princess Tutu is considerably longer, with a more in depth plot, both it and Comedy both have a very interesting fairy-tale like feel, with unusual animation and a beautiful orchestral soundtrack. An odd pairing, perhaps... but still with meaning behind it.

VRDave says...

Considering both of these tell a story as though it were a book, that makes them similar, but the really dark feel in Comedy is similar to the mysterious 'dark' feel in Princess Tutu.

Nocturnalgloria says...

At first glance, this recommendation may seem a tad off but Princess Tutu and Comedy are some of the few titles that incorporate classical music with the animation proper in a way that is both relevant and artistically done. In both there is a great importance given to story telling and to narration techniques. While Princess Tutu is not as forlorn as the very dark Comedy both have an aura of dreamy surrealism that is highly captivating.

Arjana says...

Both of these anime have beautiful classical music, with a very fairytale-like feel. The story is simple on the surface, with a bit of mysterious darkness underneath.

hamletsmage says...

Both of these animes incorporate the use of classical music to bring a fairy tale to life. While Comedy is more of the "Grimm Brother's" version of a fairy tale, it generally has the same feel as Princess Tutu.

Gavia says...

They have the same tone of poetic dark fantasy. Fans of one should check out the other.

Iahel says...

Though extremely different at first sight, these stories have the same feelings beyond the pictures. They are two monologues: a monologue of a cat and a monologue of a little girl, which describe to us their sense of life and their hopes. Somehow you would find equal atmospheres in Cat's love story and Comedy's childhood story.

ciller says...

I don't know why but if you watched them you have afterward the same feeling. The feeling of depression and satisfaction at the same time, and that feels kinda good. The only thing that really is the same is the peacefully silence. She and her cat goes about someone and her cat. And in Comedy someone will be an assassin if you pay him with a book. Very different as you see but it gives you mental peace so if you feel angry you still can watch the other one.

ArtisanKirei says...

Both She & Her Cat and Comedy have very interesting art styles and relaxing soundtracks. They both make a nice break from more mainstream, long animes even though they are very different in subject matter.  

nekoeli says...

Both stories are quite heart-touching in their own way. A very deep story lies behind both of them; the animation and art are pretty simple on both but it gives it a nice touch in my opinion.

yuujin says...

Somehow, the main male non-talking black-haired characters in these two anime really look alike. Not everything is clear in both anime, even at the end, and both give a lot to think about. Only "Comedy" is more medieval and all abnormalities look like magic, while "Blame!" takes place in the distant future and everything that is unclear can be explained by modern technology. Anyway, these two anime are pieces of art.

wickedshizuku says...

These anime are both excellent to watch late at night when your house is silent. Both are very abstract, and have you guessing what will be next. I simply loved the animation, and could find many similarities. There was very little music in both, and both also had a question mark ending.

Two words: Simply Amazing.

NicoNicoDesu says...

These short, lesser-known anime contain a male character and a female character with a very interesting dynamic between them. Both are surreal and rather confusing, and leave you wanting more. The art is fantastic and the sound quite good. The plot is nearly nonexistent in both (more so in "BLAME!"). Both anime are thought-provoking and interesting.

xaemar says...

Both Angel's Egg and Comedy have an innocent little girl with white hair as the principal character. Both anime speak more with beautiful pictures than words (even though Comedy contains more words than Angel's Egg). Also, they are without a doubt dark with a sort of gothic feeling behind it. You'd surely like one if you liked the other!

tasanime says...

Two beautifully enchanting anime that use actions over words to express themselves, abstract and devoid of any clear meaning or reasoning - most definitely a ‘thinkers' anime. If you enjoyed one, you will love the other.

Kusuriurisama says...

Both of these depend highly on the soundtracks to tell you about the story and the atmosphere, and have a limited dependency or significance on the dialogue, though Comedy has considerably more of it. Both give a dark feel, and no exact explanation behind why the piece was born, what its purpose is.

sothis says...

Blood and Comedy are both two very short, yet beautiful and innovative animes that will take your breath away. Stunning animation, and an interesting plot (as much as can be expected) are prevalent in both. I definitely think if you like one, you'll like the other.

Ajna says...

Another short work from Production I.G that shows how good a show can be intense and well done without the need to explain a single question: adrenalinic, filled with action and packed with fights, both of these shows allow the viewer to enjoy a dark, gothic in its own way, choking atmosphere without the need to have your brain wondering what is happening and why: you simply need to watch it, no further fatigue is required.

In three words: pathos instead of thought.

KiraRin says...

Two very short, and very beautiful pieces that will appeal to the same group of viewers. The story is very delicate, almost non-existant, but the pleasure you can take from the fantastical artwork and highly emotive music makes these show a great watch.

Comedy features some very striking orchestral pieces, matching perfectly the gothic undertones of the visuals. Tortov tells the tale of a traveller, so the gypsy sounding accordian accompanies his journey well.

If you need a quick anime fix, then I recommend these to you, even if they don't have the stylistic looks of more mainstream Japanese animation.

ArtisanKirei says...

Both are stories about loners played out in a fantasy-esque setting. Tortov's story, whilst silently narrated, carries much of the same feel as Comedy in terms of artistry and music.And though Comedy is much darker in its plot, the two still share an an affinity thanks to their uniqueness.

Two lovely little OVA's that make great wind-down watches.

Omurqi says...

While HnU is obviously a lot longer, and has a deeper story because of that, the two shows have a similar feeling to it. Both anime have a very dark atmosphere that isn't caused by a direct evil, this feeling continiues throughout the entire duration. The animation in both series is also very fitting for this theme (entirely / partly black and white)

scizorg45 says...

They're both rather dark anime, both with an evil presence that never really steps into the light. They're also not very long.

If you liked one, you should check out the other.

DeathCrunch says...

Most of what I could say the other recommendation has already covered. Both lead characters hide incredible dark power through there eccentric behaviour. Though when the conditions are right, there bloodthirst is ravenous.

FriendlyDemon says...

In both anime we follow a human the strikes a deal with a vampire/demon that has incredible power and unique behaviour. If you enjoyed one, check out the other.

ArtisanKirei says...

Though the two have very different storylines they both have less mainstream artstyles and use music to put across a very emotive effect.

Both give off a very art-house elegant feel which is suited to viewers who liked one or the other for its unique style. 

In short, if you like the art and music from one - the other is worth a watch too.

Theta says...

These are 2 of the better short films ever made.  Beautiful and artistic animation round out compelling and poignant stories. These are must watch and if you liked one, I'm sure you'll like the other.