Kurozuka - Recommendations

VivisQueen says...

If you liked Kurozuka because of the gore, the great-looking action, and the supernatural mystery, then you will highly enjoy Mnemosyne. Mnemosyne is probably even more explicit with the violence because it has a strong S&M theme, and there is much more nudity/sex involved too. However, Mnemosyne beats Kurozuka by having a stronger plot and far more developed characters.

Worosei says...

Both are gritty animes without qualms in showing blood or more explicit materials (though kurozuka is much more reserved).

Both are semi-horror animes set over a long scale of time; which ultimately makes each setting in this sort of neo-noir post apocalyptic sci-fi kind of setting.

Both series to an extent are just a bit of fun to watch along, with explanation of the plot only really coming about the end, and being sort of trippy at that.

Surealism says...

The plot runs in a somewhat similar fashion, as well as the style of the anime. Both will probably more or less leave you hanging on until the end. Also there are many plot elements that are the same, such as immortality. Other than that it's a "gut feeling".

Galadriel says...

both Kurozuka and Mnemosyne feature extreme horror as a main aspect, gory elements and a main protagonist that is seeked by other people because they possess supernatural powers, immortality more exactly.Mnemosyne features a better story development and character development then Kurozuka and involves nudity as a main aspect.Even so if you like one of this two for sure you will enjoy the other one as well.

TheMajor5 says...

I'm a huge fan when it comes to the perspective of an immortal.  What these 2 anime have in common is such.  Kurozuka and Mnemosyne give you a glimpse into an immortal's long ass life.  In Mnemosyne, you get to see Rin and her life over a 200 year time period.  In Kurozuka, you view Kuro's life over a 1000 year span.  It's freaking awesome.  On top of the immortal life span, you have massive gore and a pretty interesting plot.  I mean how many plots span over 200 or 1000 years?  Not many.  Ya your a fan like me, then by golly you will love both of these maniacal animes.

VivisQueen says...

Both Kurozuka and Darker than Black are slow-burning in terms of plot but have fast-paced, excekkebtkt-animated action sequences. If you're into your gore, stories that don't make sense at first, and heroes with great superpowers, then you'll likely like one after watching the other.

UltimateShinobi says...

Both animes have a very dark and apocalyptic feel. The two leads are also separated from their loved ones throughout mosto f the series. Both of the main characters also have supernatural powers.

scizorg45 says...

Both anime have a very dark feeling to them. Both of them are set in a post-apocalyptic world. Both of them contain very much supernatural combat and both of them have lots of blood flowing :)

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

KittyEmperor says...

Besides having some nice fast-paced action both seires also have plots that are slow to develop and some interesting plot twists spread throughout that provide the basic makeup of both series.  Granted Darker than Black provides much more satisfying experience in terms plot and answered questions.  But you'll probably end up liking the other if you liked one of them.

colettelabete says...

If you're looking for a dark, bleak and depressing portrayal of the future, you've come the right way, as both of these shows do a fine job in depicting the most hopeless post-apocalyptic settings you could ever imagine. The key word here is cyberpunk: Kurozuka mixes it with romance, while Texhnolyze delves into psychological themes. Add some breathtaking animation, and you've got two shows you definitely don't want to miss.

puolukankukka says...

Both these animes portray a very dark and deppressing future, and the overall feeling is just as dark as the look - turn off the lights, shut the curtains, or you won't see much. Both are also very interesting and just enough confusing. Texhnolyze is more philosophical, while Kurozuka is more just morbidly trippy. Well ok, both of them are indeed morbid and trippy.

colettelabete says...

Twisting Japanese folklore into a modern presentation, with the added element of horror, both of these shows will capture your attention if you're looking for stunning visuals, enigmatic characters or a bizarre story. While Mononoke sometimes relies on dark humour to lighten up its mood, Kurozuka's overall atmosphere is decidedly more lugubrious, yet softened just a bit by its romantic undertones. With their unique styles, both of them are a must-see for every horror fan.

1tsthea says...

Watching Kurozuka reminded me of Mononoke a little in the beggining,Both stories are confusing and take some time to figure out. Both have beutiful animation and story :D

valondar says...

Kurozuka starts out fairly promising with its weird supernatural blend but descends into a mess as unrepentantly laughable as it is incoherent, Demon City Shinjuku more or less starts out at this level - though it even it never really reaches the depths of utter idiocy to which Kurozuka descends. You want finely-polished, moody gothic crap from the studio Madhouse? Look no further.

ZetsubouKaiji says...

These are two anime that put action and gore at their forefront without much thought put into their plot. Kurozuka tries to have a more complex plot but falls flat on it's face. Demon City doesn't even pretend to care about plot, it goes with something very simple making it an excuse to string it's actions sequences together. Both these anime descend into the mindless action territory. If you're looking for something that you can watch with your brain turned off and just want to see some action then both of these are good choices.

valondar says...

Cool gothic animation and visceral action by Madhouse that is generally pretty fun to look at; pity that - in each case - the plot is completely incoherent borderingly on the enitrely nonsensical. Neither title is good but if you enjoyed one just about enough for the atmosphere the other may also satisfy you.

KittyEmperor says...

By the end of either the viewer will left with some many unanswered questions that the viewer finds it necessary to look into related things inorder to find answers to most of their questions.  While each series does do a good job in portarying the sort of destruction of the world that each group of characters live in.  While the plot leaves many holes inside of them they both are somewhat interesting in their own.  If you liked one then your almost sure to like the other.

VivisQueen says...

Both Afro Samurai and Kurozuka are short, dark, gory works involving excellently styled animation, gritty atmospheres, and gimmicky enemies that can only be overcome through sheer badass-ery. Just note that while Kurozuka has an almost non-linear plot, Afro Samurai's plot is more straightforward. If you liked one, though, don't miss out on the other.

KittyEmperor says...

Gory battles, interesting enemies, to short for their own good, dark story, and some nice action are all terms that can be used to describe the similarities between the two series.  While come the end of Afro Samurai the viewer is left a lot more satisfied as opposed to the ending of Kurozuka which leaves enough unanswered questions that make it necessary for it to be longer than it is both series deserve to be longer than what they are.  If you liked one then you'll probably like the other. 

VivisQueen says...

Both Kurozuka and Bloodlust are stunningly animated, brooding works about vampires and demons and human plight. More than that, they have an unmistakably similar look and tone and a good focus on tragic romance. If you watched one and want to enjoy more of the same, definitely check out the other one.

wickedshizuku says...

After some thought I can't deny that there is some similarities in the plots of these two animes though it takes a sesoned otaku to be able to pick it apart. Also the animation in both are supurb with their gritty and industrial feel. The protagonasts as well share many of the same qualities.

Leman says...

Both series The Garden of Sinners  and Kurozuka are bloody and violence anime. In both animes main male character is in love with cruel/assassin/violence girl with strange powers. In The Garden of Sinners and Kurozuka main male  character  want save the girl from danger. In both series we can see bodies without legs, arms, head without body etc. If you like violence, horror and mystery anime both series are for you.