Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek - Recommendations

Animedreamer240 says...

Both anime focus on a dark world where kids are sucked into a game in which they are eliminated and disappear one by one. It is a dangerous game and more life-threatening than they could have ever imagined.

IDDKyewD says...

The game which these children play, in either anime, is haunting, doomed and ultimately moot. There are no winners, and not even the strong can survive.

Omurqi says...

The thing Bokurano and Kakurenbo have in common, is it's basic premise. There is a group of young teenagers caught up in what they thought would be a fun game, but as soon as they're in the middle of it, things turn out to be far more real than they ever wanted it to be. Note that Kakurenbo is 20min short and fairly shallow, while Bokurano is 24Eps long and goes quite deep into the psyche and lives of the characters, but aside from that (obvious) difference, these two are a good recommendation for each other

kenikki says...

Kids being entered into some sort of game of horror & despair where they're being killed of one at the time is the basic premise of both kakurenbo and Bokurano. But Bokurano is much more developed and brings the "level" of despair up a notch even though it's not a horror show, but a sci-fi drama type of series. Bottomline, if you liked Kakurenbo, try Bokurano, you'll most likely enjoy it.

chii says...

Children playing games.... very dangerous games as it turns out with both these anime. Kakurenbo is short and straight to the point after a while where Bokurano takes it's time and teases you with every episode to figure out what's going on. Scary and thrilling for a fun romp in the horror genre following children around in what seems to be game like check one out if you liked the other as i'm sure you'll enjoy.

Rhesian says...

Children seeking or being sucked into a dangerous game where the outcome will certainly be bad or even worse.  Bokurano takes a whole season to flesh out it's multiple players.  Kakurenbo gives you 25 minutes of pure suspense with absolutely stunning animation.

I would also suggest reading Battle Royale and/or the live-action film.

NimirRa says...

Two groups of kids playing a mysterious game with dangerous consequences. Though the kids in Bokurano participate unwillingly and the kids from Kakurenbo intended to play from the beginning- these two shows have the same suspense that leaves you trying to guess whether there's more to the game than meets the eye.

chuckylover911 says...

Both animes are very disturbing and will always haunt me! Great to watch if you have a very confused mind. Loveable charectors dispite their wrongs... very dramatic endings that left me satisfied. If you watched one, you should definatly watch the other!

vernanonix says...

As far as dark anime go, Hell Girl and Kakurenbo fit the bill. Hell Girl is a mind-blowing series and seems to share a few of its intense qualities with Kakurenbo. Both are suspenseful and thought-provoking.

hamletsmage says...

Both of these anime are about how your actions can determine your fate. Hide&Seek could fit very well with the stories in Hell Girl, as the longer series often features younger people as the victims of circumstance. Both have a mixture of horror, suspense, and emotional questions. If you liked one, check out the other. 

KiraRin says...

Both of these movies seem to be an opportunity for the graphics developers to show off what they can do with CG. Galerians is a little older, and now looks a little dated, but would have been very impressive in its time. Kakurenbo is absolutely stunning, and wouldn't look out of place as a cutscene in a game.

These movies have some very creepy undertones running through them, which makes them enjoyable viewing for any horror junkie. Though a little confusing at times, and without a satisfactory ending, I would say both are still worth a look-see.

chii says...

While both seem to be compeletly different they have the horror element that ties them together giving them a similar feel along with a unique animation style. Both will leave you guessing what will happen next and have a moderitally satisfying ending. Check one out if you liked the other

KiraRin says...

Most definitely a case of style of substance as you explore the futuristic streets of neo-tokyo in these two visually outstanding shows.

With a very dark tale, the story unfurls in a somewhat confusing way. I don't think these are shows to be overly analysed, more a case for the viewer to sit back and enjoy the artistic talent used to produce both Kakurenbo and Extra.

If you're a snob for outstanding animation, I think you should give both of these a try.

Sianeka says...

Both Extra and Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek feature a short story set in an unsettling and dangerous cityscape. Extra is only a music video, but shows us a rapid glimpse of life in a city filled with horror: masked knife-wielding automatons, kids that surprisingly carry guns, rocket riding heroes, random explicit violence occurring everywhere. Kakurenbo explores a dark city filled with demons, and an urban legend of a children's game from which no one ever returns from playing.

Extra is loud and bright, while Kakurenbo is dark and creepy; but both give off a similar vibe of dystopia and danger. The cities shown in both are brutal and threatening worlds of menace. They both evoke a feeling tension and share the same disturbing vibe.

If you enjoyed Extra and would like to see continued creepfest, check out Kakurenbo for a little longer visit in another dystopian city. If you enjoyed Kakurenbo, watch Extra afterwards for a little bit of a mood pickup that retains the same eerie feelings as the movie. Fans of either should enjoy the other!

AirCommodore says...

Kakurenbo and the xxxHolic movie are sort-of-thrilling and definitely creepy stories about a group of characters in a giant, sprawling, ornate and creepy-awesome maze-like structure. I got really similar vibes from each, though I vastly prefer xxxHolic.

hamletsmage says...

Both of these anime are mystery-thrillers with a touch of the supernatural. Both are set in sprawling mazes where the characters' actions can determine their fate. If you liked one, try the other. 

Rhesian says...

If you like seeing people put into a situation (in both cases, a game) where you know the outcome is likely bad to worse, give both of these anime a watch.

mnemike says...

While watching Hide and Seek, I was suddenly thinking of how similar it is to Gantz. People thrown into a no win situation and not entirely understanding what is going on.

Nohansen says...

Comedy and Kakurenbo are short films that incorporate aspects of oral tradition. The girl's narration and the swordsman's mystery lend a folktale quality to Comedy, while Kakurenbo explores an aspect of the children's street culture: an urban legend.

If you're tired of long, drawn-out anime, or just want a quick watch, give these a try.

Nocturnalgloria says...

Denno Coil and Kakurenbo focus on a group of children and their efforts to unravel the truth behind urban legends. Both take place in worlds filled with bizarre events with the idea of playing a game being present. Denno Coil has plenty of light hearted moments, though, while Kakurenbo is considerably darker, stranger, and downward tragic.

IDDKyewD says...

Spirited Away and Kakurenbo have a slightly similar setting. Both take place in a world of the fantastic, deeply rooted in Asian mythology. Granted that Kakurenbo is darker in nature, both have a lingering similarity, though the light-heartedness of Spirited Away might make it seem like an unobvious recommendation.

fredw6612 says...

You might find this an odd combination but I went with my gut on this one. Both of these had simalar themes to them and that theme is technology and its relationship with humans. Both were very good (Kakurenbo was a little bit on the strange side though) and had interesting storylines. Steamboy was created by the best in the anime busness (in my opinion).