Dirty Pair - Recommendations

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Cowboy Bebop

Cowboy Bebop

Follow interstellar bounty hunters Spike Spiegel and Jet Black as they scour the galaxy for criminals with prices on their heads. Hoping to escape their past, they live on the spaceship Bebop, but it's a dangerous business and old enemies don't forget easily. Allies come from unlikely sources, however, as they find comrades in the beautiful swindler Faye Valentine, the genius child hacker Ed and the genetically engineered 'data dog' Ein. Will they be able to help each other though their respective struggles, or is their fate really inevitable?

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HasseRovdjur HasseRovdjur says...

Eisodic format, bounty hutners/"problem solvers" with a penchant for reckless behaviour and whose missions often end in destruction of some sort, lots of action of the gunslinger and martial arts variety and a sci-fi setting that features interplanetary travels. If these are things that interested you in either of these series I suggest that you check out the other.

ZetsubouKaiji ZetsubouKaiji says...

These are both loving Japanese tributes to western science fiction. Both series are filled with references to classic science fiction. They're fun, action packed and the space settings allow for a variety of story types. They're both about reckless space bounty hunters that get into different situations each episode usually ending with lots of explosions. 

Rascal Rascal says...

The episodic format of the Dirty Pair as well as the space setting may intrigue you to note that Cowboy Bebop shares these characteristics along with a few quirky characters, a similar runtime, and some similar aesthetics, but those expecting Dirty Pair's same jovial energy may feel differently about bebop's melancholy tone. If you like dirty pair, you may like cowboy bebop, and the other way around.

SkilledCoin SkilledCoin says...

Now these two are quite similar in alot of regards. I will try to do a comparison on these two without much spoilers to give you guys a good comparison without ruining either show for you. The main thing that reminded me of each was that both shows are quite episodic. Dirty pair doesn't necessarily have a story with consistent episodes ,along with cowboy bebop. The next comparison between the two is that they both have the setting of being in space and traveling from planet to planet in a space ship ,both pretty much do jobs that're either assigned to them or through the news. Both have partners that help them through situations and both are pretty old anime. Thats all i got for now ,there was more from when i was watching dirty pair ,but unfortunately i can not think of them atm ,Hope you enjoyed ,Bye.

Bubblegum Crisis

Bubblegum Crisis

The year is 2032. Tokyo has been destroyed by a great earthquake and a new city, MegaTokyo, has risen from the ashes. Humans now live side-by-side with androids known as Boomers who perform many of the menial and laborious tasks that humans despise, but these artificial servants come with a price: they have a tendency to go haywire and attack those they were built to serve. The A.D. Police force was created to try and stop this menace, but its weapons can do little more than annoy the Boomers. Hope lies with the Knight Sabers, four young women with high-tech, armored suits and enough firepower to stop an army - but will it be enough to stop MegaTokyo's greatest threat?

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Otaku108 Otaku108 says...

Whether or not it's full body armor or spandex, Dirty Pair and Bubblegum Crisis focus on crime-fighting women that do things their own way. Both have a classic animation style and are enjoyable still to this day.

HasseRovdjur HasseRovdjur says...

Both series feature a lot of action, explosions, kickass female leads and they both take place in a futuristic setting, although the particulars of each setting differs. And lest I forget: they're both overloaded with music (often incredibly catchy), color schemes, animation and general feel that just reeks of the 80's. I leave it up to you to decide whether this is a good thing or not.

If you liked one of them any, some or all because of this I strongly advies you to check out the other.

ZetsubouKaiji ZetsubouKaiji says...

80s action series with a focus on kick ass ladies and explosions. If you like 80s sci-fi action films that just want to take all the cool futurisistic ideas and make them explode. then these series will be right in your wheelhouse. They both have kick ass 80s soundtracks too. 

Space Dandy

Space Dandy

Space Dandy is a dandy in space! This dreamy adventurer with a to-die-for pompadour travels across the galaxy in search of aliens no one has ever laid eyes on. Each new species he discovers earns him a hefty reward, but this dandy has to be quick on his feet because it’s first come—first served!

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Funkgun Funkgun says...

These are the tales of Space! Of ships!... And of Boobage!

If you want 2 titles of fun and adventure with worlds created with aliens and a robots you will dig either of these.It helps that they all live on a ship that doubles as the living quarters. 

In fact the animation in Dirty Pair has aged well and Dandy so far is solid. 

HasseRovdjur HasseRovdjur says...

Both Dirty Pair and Space Dandy are episodic sci-fi space-faring romps with great (and colourful) animation and bitchin' soundtracks, and neither show takes itself very seriously.

Fans of either show looking for another comedic show without an overarching plot should probably consider one of thse.

Rascal Rascal says...

Two shows about a bunch of assholes in space screwing things up, both episodic and featuring an overarching plot with lots of boobs and women, but also wildly varying themes and comedy. If you liked Dirty Pair, give Space Dandy a try, and the other way around if you want a more retro experience.

Noir

Noir

Mireille Bouqet has become a reputable assassin working in France. However, all changes after she meets Kirika, a mysterious young girl who knows nothing about her past but possesses killing skills that dwarf hers. Further intrigue unfolds as both characters explore their shadowy past and come to a head with a clandestine organization that seeks to control destiny itself.

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Otaku108 Otaku108 says...

Noir and Dirty Pair have two teams of women: one is legal, the other not so much, but both cause destruction and mayhem throughout their respective stories and deal out justice by any means necessary.

foxhead556 foxhead556 says...

The 2 main characters share a same personalty with 1 doing everything by the book and the other is dishing justice by all means. But by the end of the day they still get the job done. So if you enjoyed Dirty pair(or Noir) you will enjoy Noir (or Dirty pair).

Dominion Tank Police

Dominion Tank Police

Many years in the future, crime is out of hand. In order keep the city safe, the Tank Police were created. The Tank Police are an elite unit that uses massive tanks to bring criminals to justice, yet many feel they do more damage than they are worth. Leona is a rookie, and within her first few days on the force she is already knee-deep in trouble.

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MalteseFalcon MalteseFalcon says...

Girls, guns and plenty of destruction. That pretty much sums up both Dirty Pair and Dominion Tank Police (though the later has plenty of male characters too).

Really, if you enjoyed one of these and are in the mood for more mayhem, try the other on for size.

SailorStyx SailorStyx says...

The same mass chaos and destruction mixed with hijinks and hilarity. The Lovely Angels never ask for trouble but it always comes their way. In the form of Kidnappings, Robbers, Pirates, and super criminals. Almost always ending in their trademark destruction of anything in the way. Earning them the nickname "The Dirty Pair" which if said to them is certain to get you decked. 

Kiddy Grade

Kiddy Grade

In the distant future many things have changed. Worlds are colonized and people travel the stars freely. The GOTT (Galactic Organization of Trades and Tarifs) exists to maintain order and peace along the galaxies. Enter two ES members. Eclair and Lumiere. They are sent on missions to keep the universal peace, under the flag of GOTT. But soon they come to realize that there is more going on behind the scenes than they previously imagined...

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acgalaga acgalaga says...

If you like the super tech tripped out worlds visited by the Lovely Angels, you may want to check out Kiddy Grade. It's similar in that both have sci fi special ops departments, and hardcore lady duos. If you're a fan of the Dirty Pair franchise, this nano-infused anime should certainly wet your pallet.

Burst Angel

Burst Angel

In the future, Tokyo has fallen victim to syndicates, trigger-happy people who run rampant and other groups who don't like to follow the rules. In response, an organization called RAPT has been created, whose goal is to maintain their definition of "peace". In the underground, however, science involving humans and powerful mechanics is progressing at a steady phase, but for what purpose? Meet our four angels who know how to kick butt and raise hell whenever it's needed. Their motto? Shoot first, talk later. Their mission? To make the seemingly impossible possible, of course...

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MalteseFalcon MalteseFalcon says...

I can't help but be reminded of Dirty Pair while watching Burst Angel. Female protagonists that are assigned various jobs, with said jobs ending up being more complex than initially expected, followed by mayhem and destruction? That describes both of these series to a T. If you enjoyed one of them, I am sure you will enjoy the other.

Miami Guns

Miami Guns

Welcome to the Miami Police department, a place where the afro is in style and trigger-happy policemen (and women) reside, including the borderline clinically insane Yao Sakurakouji! With a wealthy father who gives her money at the drop of a hat, there’s nothing stopping her from buying banks just to blow them up, and other destructive behaviors. Luckily, on the force she’s not alone due to her quiet introvert partner Lu Amano, who is everything Yao isn't. Together, this dysfunctional pair does their best in cleaning up the neighborhood from whatever might occur!

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MalteseFalcon MalteseFalcon says...

Dirty Pair and Miami Guns features a dysfunctional partnership, outlandish problems to solve, and plenty of destruction. Our dynamic duo is just as likely to have an argument in the middle of a case as they are to work together. If you enjoyed one of these, I would suggest giving the other a try.

Irresponsible Captain Tylor

Irresponsible Captain Tylor

The future of humanity is in peril, as they are confronted with the threat of an intergalactic clash with a warrior-like alien race, and the only one who can save them is... Captain Tylor?! Join a crew of misfits and rejects including an alcoholic doctor, a gorgeous nurse, an anal-retentive commander and a bunch of really stupid marines as they try to make it out in space and to discover whether their captain is a misunderstood genius or a total moron like he seems to be.

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Theta Theta says...

These two are old school sci-fi space comedies.  With high production values these were popular in their time and still hold up today.  Protagonists Kei and Tylor have many similarities despite a difference in gender.

Ghost in the Shell

Ghost in the Shell

A mysterious new hacker known only as the Puppet Master threatens to create chaos, erasing and rewriting the memories of his victims: humans who have cast away their physical body to become cyborgs. Is he an evil genius, or could he signal the beginning of a new age in the relationship between man and machine?

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Taek Taek says...

Really speaking they're only similar on a superficial level, a sci-fi police force. It's also true that Dirty Pair relies far more on comedy and zaniness than it does the thought provoking themes that Ghost in the Shell aims for, but if you're watching some retro anime and you like the idea of a police special unit in a sci-fi setting, then it doesn't get more "special" than Dirty Pair.