From the New World - Recommendations

chii says...

At first glance these 2 shows aren't all that similar but my gut tells me otherwise so bare with me. Children suddenly find themselves working to keep the people they love safe. The children in both shows have access to special powers. Mecha in Bokurano, telekinesis in From the New World. The atmosphere and the tone of both shows are very similar along with a dark feeling of doom that keeps you watching to see what will happen next.

So yeah it might just be me that feels these 2 are similar but either way try one if you liked the other.

yamirakuen says...

Although both anime differ greatly in terms of plot, there are a few striking similarities.

1. The protagonists are all children. Most part of Shin Sekai Yori, anyway.

2. The children of both anime are plunged into a cruel conspiracy created by the adults of both worlds. As both anime progress, we will soon realise the truth behind the cruelty of both worlds.

3. In both anime, the children are given special abilities to fight with. In Shin Sekai Yori, the children's psychic powers will awaken when they come of age (i.e., mainly telekinesis). In Bokurano, the children were given robots to pilot.

snivets says...

No. 6 and Shin Sekai Yori tell stories of kids who discover the horrific price of living in a peaceful society. In a world where the truth is closely controlled, the characters in both shows struggle to uncover reality and discover things about their friendships and childhood loves in the process.

Wolfine152 says...

ok...  anyone that has seen No.6 should watch From the New World just to see Satoru (same voice actor as Shion - Kaji Yuuki) say " baka nezumi " alot. The first time i heard older Satoru say that i almost died :P.

Now a real reason that someone who has seen From The New World to watch no.6 is: they both have the dystopian theme, both group of main characters struggle to live within the requirements of their society plus the homosexual hints are present in both shows, not enough to call either show a "shounen-ai" but its there!

both shows are fundamentally about the same thing, uncovering the truth that is hidden from them by the government, and then working to make the world aware and "right" again.

I fell in love with both shows and i am sure many other people will too.

Alpha2Omega2Infinity says...

Although Elfen Lied has acquired a bad reputation, this is mostly due to its style.  It deals with many of the same themes as From The New World/Shin Sekai Yori.  Elfen Lied is much less refined than From The New World and is much more of a raw emotinal experience.  The dominant themes of Elfen Lied include social alienation, tragedy, hatred, revenge, and the value of humanity.  It also examines the realistic consequences of giving people special powers.  Elfen Lied tries to shake standard moral convention and leaves you guessing which character to support.  It shows the worst side of humanity, then tries to salvage it with bits of hope.  If your the type of person who is easily distrubed or distracted by violence and nudity, I would not recommend watching Elfen Lied because the series is best appreciated by mature individuals who can appreciate the strong emotional impact of the story.

norco says...

Both From the New World and Elfen Lied delve into the psychology of young children who have had a unique upbringing. Elfen Lied throws these characters into a world we know, while From the New World takes a more comprehensive approach by bringing you into the characters' world. Still, I think if you enjoyed the aspects of psychology and human behavior in one, you should give the other a try.

xenon5 says...

Both animes deal with preteens bestowed with powers beyond their capacity to comprehend.  They also show the dire, hidden consequences that come with the price of being superhuman.  In Madoka, the girls are influenced to choose to become magical girls, while in New World, the children are born with superpowers into a society that uses forms of brainwashing and thought control to keep the citizens docile.  if you liked one, you'll surely like the orther.

elsacyangogo says...

Though the plots of these two anime are a bit different, they are similar in some ways.

The first way is that they both have an unusual art-style that isn't like any other anime, and the characters are very cute.

The second is that the characters are in a dark world where they uncover secrets and discover the reality of what's really going on. There is 

*SPOILER ALERT* 

the death of friends in both two.

The third reason is that both start out fairly innocent, and then become darker. Both are phycological. If you liked one, you would probably like the other.

Niko says...

Both of these series have a similar feel to their worldbuilding approach - presenting the viewer early on with a world that is something of an enigma and gradually expanding the viewer's understanding through leisurely "slice of life" pacing with darker undercurrents.  "From the New World" goes much further in actually explaining everything, while "Haibane Renmei" is content to leave the underlying how's and why's unanswered, but I think if you enjoyed the tone and style of worldbuilding in one series, the other will also be satisfying, too.

jamesguy2 says...

Both Feature a deep atmosphere built on tradition, whie one tackles more religious themes (Haibane Renmei) and the other tackles Society's themes (From the new world) and both go in vastly different direction, but start very similarly, so if you liked the mystery and intrigue of a new world and laerning about its works, then give the other a try. 

VivisQueen says...

Dystopia, war, and cute kids are just some of the key things From the New World and Now and Then, Here and There have in common. They're both outstanding shows for a start. But there's also an adult melancholy that hangs over both their stories, belying the cutesy character designs and hinting at something much more serious and profound. If you enjoyed the complex tragedy of one show, you will really enjoy the other.

Sianeka says...

Both Now and Then, Here and There and From the New World share a similar concept:  the world is not as it seems, and there is indeed a dark side to life.  It is in this underlying dark side that these anime both find their idealistic heroes struggling to make a better place for the future of all and it is this tone and attitude that make these two shows a good fit for each other.

If you seek a show that is dark and different, and want to see a rather unique depiction of a hero's struggle of good and evil to save mankind, both of these shows are a good choice.  If you watched one and liked it, you most likely would also enjoy the other for many of the same reasons.

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VampGirl says...

Both feature adult genres.

Characther death accures in both animes.

They have in common: an Intense atmosphere and interesting plot.

Its takes a couple of episodes, to get into the interesting parts, in from the new world, it still deserve a chance.

You wont regret watching those two animes I garantee it.

Luckykitty says...

On the surface, From The New World and Death Note seem quite different. While Death Note's world, asides from of course the shinigamis, is very similar to our own world, From The New World's world is mystical and magical all around. From The New World is much more focused on its fascinating fantasy and sci-fi aspects, while its characters often take a back seat to the world around them. Death Note, on the other hand, has a world that is much more like the world we're used to, and its brilliantly multi-layered characters steal the show. HOWEVER, at their heart, both Death Note and From The New World have very fascinating and thought-provoking things to say about society and human nature, among other topics, and make you deeply question your own morality and what you consider to be justice. If this was an aspect that you enjoyed in one, you'll likely enjoy the other.

nicolasqqq says...

Both shows have complex and highly develop worlds that are a lot curler than what they look on the surface. Both shows have strong female characters that evolve as the show progress and adapt to the situations. They are also very violent and bloody animes, with action and thrill. Nonetheless but shows are different genres and Cross Ange has excessive fan service.

Flarezo says...

Both of these anime take place in the distant future in the "perfect world." While all seems great on the outside, as you'll find out right off the bat, nothing is ever as it appears. Join the castaway princess and the late bloomer as their world suddenly takes a dive into the unknown starting with their coming of age.

Not only do they both focus on similar themes and lessons about the darker side of human nature but the plot has a similar flow to it as well. After their coming of age both of our main characters are thrown into the "real world" that has been hidden from them their entire lives and forced to fight for what they believe to be right. Watch as they mature and grow from their childish selves and become the person they want to be in these 2 tales full of twists and turns on the path to unraveling the truth.

MaronKusakabe says...

Both of these anime have this creepy vibe that is both brilliant and beautiful. Also, both shows will give you surprises, twists and turns that will have you writhing in your seat, wanting and needing to watch more and more until finally you are at the end and are so blown away by everything that they story was that you just need to sit there, wondering how someone thought it all up.

You will definitely love Erased if you loved Shin Sekai Yori. And the reverse is also true. Shin Sekai Yori has a more romantic vibe over the course of the anime just because that it society's way of keeping people under control, but both have the creepy feel of wondering, "Just what is going on here? And why is it so compelling?"

Ridia says...

The story is thorough and planned, and also quite creepy, in both shows. Even though the stories are different, they give off a similar impression. And both are brilliant.

youkais says...

Both of them introduce us in a new world, or the race to make it one, with a group of differents children who are discovering themselves but with the same long distance goal: to connect people, to stop war, to prevent violence.

Kiznaiver is more drastic at the beginning, while Shin Sekai Yori is quite at ease in the introduction. Both of them have a unique art and design.

But if you like the dark themed, psychological and ideal-making-world, you will enjoy both.

FreyaWinter says...

They both have this mindtwisting and mystery thing going on and though From the New World is way more intense Kiznaiver was also really good