Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom - Recommendations

ZetsumeiTsumi says...

If you like the mysterious theater mask-wearing assassin that everyone fears but has a conscience, you will definitely like this one.  Both are well-thought out and you will see a lot of similarities between the two series.

Itochan60 says...

having just watched both series back to back, it's easy to draw a lot of parallels between darker than black and Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~.  Both series have a similar dark tone. They also both follow a main character who follows mission and preforms assassination.  If you liked either series, it's hard to believe that you wouldn't like the other.

Wolfbrotherm says...

If you liked Darker than Black or Phantom, you will like the other because these are animes that give you a dark and mysterious feeling. Both the main male characters are much alike, and are in an organization which they have to obey.

Pocky says...

Same character  same lead design wearing masks and such being controlled by underground organization both of the series uses assasins the only difference is darker than black is much more based on fantasy realm using superpowers  while on Phantom is more on real life mostly relying on skill and more dark background, both series are very addicting and have interesting characters it makes you want to crave more episode each episode

ValkyrianSteel says...

Both involve characters being controlled by a certain organization where both of the main characters struggle to obey or make their own decisions.

Vague says...

If you like the whole badass, painted mask assassin turned good concept than both of these series are right up your alley. Both series have a similar feel when it comes to artwork and fight scenes and quite frankly it rocks. I think Phantom's story is a little bit more interesting, but if you liked one I almost guarantee you'd like the other.

Panma says...

Both storylines offer twists and turns. Phantom and Darker than Black are both set in an underground world of mysterious characters and hidden plots. The action sequences are also very similar, with a large focus on speed-packed sequences with large build ups and quick post-climaxes.

MOJ says...

Darker than Black and Phantom share a wonderful, multi layered story as well as a very complex protagonist who are similar in many ways. Both revolve around assassins, mercinaries and the general underground of their respective worlds. Darker than Black does have much better fight scenes and really creative fighters but Phantom has an easier plot to go with and understand

Nitz11456 says...

Darker than Black and Phantom are series that have characters who are being used by a shadowy organization for assassinations. Both series have a dark tone and an element of mystery.

hoggersying says...

The main male lead is similar in each show.  Each show also features high-octane action sequences and deals with a mysterious evil organization.

BronzeAge says...

To me, the most important similarity is that both series share the dark mood of lonely small group of friends / relationships against the world.

Another important factor for me is that they successfully combine the action packed missions to slowly reveal an obscure story / physics of their reality.

This is of course, besides the fact that both series follow the contract assassins working for secret organizations that have no regards for their own members.

TheVoid says...

The main theme is assassination. In addition, the characters have a similar persona, in that they have a goal to reach and undergo drastic character development to reach that goal. Hei and Zwei are both also controlled by a system, and are not just mindless brutes killing, but rather killing because they have to: in Zwei's case it was kill or be killed and so as he states: ''I kill....in order to survive, I kill''. Hei is more silent than Zwei though, however they are both characters with good intents; Hei certainly gives you the same on-screen feeling that Zwei does; the feelind of mysterious radiating power. Zwei and Hei are also both very formidable, especially in their roles as protagonists, and are unlike other leads in the aspect of not being (as what some people would deem) 'too powerful/overpowered'. Hei has the ability to manipulate static: but unlike other powerful characters in the show he is rather 'underpowered' for a contractor as he can only kill with static in either melee range or when he has a strong conductor (otherwise the target will not die - as in one notable case). Hei and Zwei primarily relie on their instincts and reflexes to guide them. Both protagonists also have a female companion or friend to guide them (Ein and Yin/Amber). The main trait of these anime which leads to their similarity is the 'dark undertone' feeling you get, coupled with the unpredictable transpiring of events.

Shinsengumi367 says...

Both anime are about assassins who don't exactly think like humans, more like puppets. Of course, I think that Phantom has a darker theme to it as it really enhances about how the main character wished he hadn't killed people.

alexzaharia says...

The general feeling is the same, the characters are also very similar in a lot of ways - rational and brilliant killers, tormented by their fate. I believe, however, that Phantom has much more deeper psychological implications as well as a more romantic feel to it. The main characters become very close and develop complex feelings for each other. This also happens (slightly) in Darker than Black but, in this case, the relationships are more frigid, since Dolls and Contractors are not actually capable of having warm feelings. All characters from Phantom are much more human and establish profound relationships. The plot is also more intricate in Phantom's case although both series deal with 'underground' organizations.All in all the series are very similar, although, from my point of view, Phantom is at least one star higher. 

Tyraellz says...

they are very similar but one specializes on guns and other on supernatural powers. Both are wearing masks and are mostly dead inside but in 'darker than black' the 'black reaper' is different from other assasins n thts because he has feelings like Zwei. He dont kill innocent people and that makes him stand out between all of the assisins and you will definitively name your next account 'Hei' xD

Lel0uchViBritannia says...

If you like the mysterious theater mask-wearing assassin that everyone fears but has a conscience, you will definitely like this one.  Both are well-thought out and you will see a lot of similarities between the two series.

Crevecoeur says...

Two wonderful anime with mystery and dark ambiant and sense of tragedy and symbolic but with more moral consideration from requiem for a phantom.

SeiyaManG says...

Both series deal heavily with the underwold and the mafia lifestyle and both do a great job of portraying it. Phantom goes the more realistic route, while Gungrave involves more fantasy. Both series deal with main characters who are extremely well trained killers, Zwei in Phantom, Brandon Heat in Gungrave, that have to deal with death and questions of morality. If you liked the tone and the themes in one show, you will most likely appreciate the other.

puolukankukka says...

If you like either Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ or Gungrave, there's a good chance that you will like the other one too. Both animes do a wonderful job creating a mafia setting, and portraying a clash of interests within that world. Questions of loyalty are central to both - who picks their friends wisely, lasts; but can friendship last in the world of organized  crime?

Gungrave is a bit more rugged in style compared to Phantom. And even if both tell a tragic story, Phantom concentrates much more on the emotions. But they both have a fair deal of flashy action sequences, violence, and Machiavellian drama.

Kurses says...

Both series deal with mafia and assassins as a base concept while adding in scientific alteration of human beings to make them into more effective killers, although the methods vary in the two series.  Both shows also touch on a gradual power struggle to the top of the criminal underworld, only to lose sight of your original goal and to have it all come crashing down on your head.  A bit of betrayal from close friends exists in both shows to keep enough twists in the series to keep things interesting.

KiraRin says...

Be prepared for some amazing storytelling that involves the rise of a nobody in the underground mafia. Both Gungrave and Phantom have twists and turns aplenty to keep the viewer guessing at what the final outcome will be for the main protagonists.

Coming highly recommended from yours truly, fans of one are sure to love the other.

shinigamidono says...

Both revolve around mafia-type organizations where the male lead is a highly skilled assassin.

scizorg45 says...

Both anime are in a dark setting and lots of murdering happen throughout the series. But that's why you'd watch this. If you liked one, check out the other.

Eindbaas says...

Mafia, assasinations, friends. Rising to the top of the organization. In the end, what's stronger; the hunger for power or friendship?

They both also have a good deal of action & firefights. Fair amount of drama/romance too.

Rfsancho says...

Both of these shows play out suprisingly similar. Simiar underworld lifestyle, similar character issues, similar twists. They both give off great vibes that definitely complement each other.

sonis says...

This is a good recommendation. Ein is like brandon heat. both series goes into how they train to become assassins. they work in mafias. shooting. ridiculidness all around.

you should watch this series.

Itochan60 says...

While black lagoon is far more upbeat and Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ is much darker, the two series have a lot of common.  The both feature similar action sequences, but maybe more importantly is they both feature great character interaction.

terracapri says...

I agree with another reviewer that black lagoon feels very gritty yet upbeat and at times quite funny.Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ feels far more darker. Although both feature great story telling and direction, the color pallet used for Phantom gives it a dark and foreboding atmosphere. 

The two series have a lot in common, but they handle the interpretation of the protagonist in different ways. Where Black Lagoon prefers to give a verbose explanation for the motivation of characters, Phantom prefers silence and mostly prefers the viewer to make his own conclusion as protagonists almost never show emotions normally seen in anime.  The both feature similar action sequences and me both have great character interaction.

shinigamidono says...

These series both series have a very dark feeling to them. There is plenty of blood and violence and great action to keep you entertained in both series.

SoulScopes says...

These animes both invole one guy who gives up there normal life to become criminals. But in Black lagoon the guy chooses to become a criminal and in Phantom he is forced to

Darklegba says...

Both Black Lagoon and Phantom contain plenty of violence and some racy, sexual content. But what really ties these two together; is the psychological tension that remains present throughout the entire series. Also, they both focus on a obvious romance, that just cant seem to come into fruition. Great animes.  

TheBlueKing44 says...

Gunplay, assassins, and a lot of action. Both are a lot of fun to watch but lagoon is the better overall. Both will help your gunplay fix tho

Kurses says...

A lot of similar concepts in both Noir and Phantom, both deal with high profile assassins within the mafia run underworld.  Both contain assassins who have issues with memory loss, retaining only enough knowledge to know how to kill effectively.  A theme of the hunters becoming the hunted arises within both partway through their respective series.

milosh says...

Obviously, same studio, similar plot. A duo of assassins able to dodge bullets of hundreds of bodygards. A girl whose past has been erased trained as a killer. And the slow unveiling of a greater mystery.

Barrowight says...

Both are stories following the journey of two troubled elite assassins as they unravel a vast scheme of a shadow organization. There are similar character archetypes for the protagonists. Phantom is the Noir for a new generation.

haikyosha says...

Both include as main characters assasins with amnesiac/identity issues in a harsh underground world. There's an obvious similitude between Kirika and Ein.

Ottacker says...

i find them very similar in there themes and plot. both are about assassins with a memory loss who then become target of other killers, etc...

IDDKyewD says...

Both anime deal with the vile world of assassination and using teenagers to do it. Both have lots of action too. And finally, both delve into the relationship between the two teen killers. Just know that Kite is for more mature audiances.

djcurry says...

Both get into the nitty gritty details of real life. The main characters in both are assassins. They are also both brainwashed/controled by other people.

games4yosoul says...

Both Kite and Phantom deal with young assassins who are emotionally disconnected but slowly become "human" again. Both shows deal with mature themes although kite is much more so than Phantom.

happicat says...

I also agree that this is a good recommendation if you liked Phantom.  Both involve assassins in their teens, and the horrors of the underworld.  While both are for a mature audience, please be aware that Kite is for adult audiences only as it deals not only with blood shed but also with sexually explicit content.

djcurry says...

Both shows have the main character being a girl who is an assassin and a guy character who assists them. The girls are controled by other in both shows. In gun slinger girl the girls work for the government while in Phantom they work for a criminal organization.

Aitrus says...

Both have to do with young people being put in situations where they are forced to kill. In Phantom they do it to survive in the underworld whereas Gunslinger Girl they work for the government taking out the mafia and other groups. Phantom is much darker in tone but both deal with the people involved in the killing and their thoughts on what they are doing.

djdean says...

Both series are about female/male assasins and have that slightly more adult/mature theme to them, although Phantom plays out more like it was intended for an older audience

mmm1995 says...

Phantom.When you see this anime make you sad and make you uneasy but I know the ending is painful and heartbreaking but still better than this anime.That is my opinion

happicat says...

If you liked either Phantom or Black Cat, you'll like the other because both deal with the theme of highly skilled young assassins breaking away from their organization and being on the run.  Although Black Cat is more light-hearted than Phantom, both deal with emotionally damaged individuals who are trying to overcome their ordeals.  Both are very enjoyable series, although one leaves you with a light heart while the other makes you cry.

RyanS1555 says...

If you like anime about assains then this is the anime for you. Its filled with action shooting and love . ^_^ Ik you will enjoy.

deathball26 says...

Both of these anime are amazing fans of one are sure to love the other Black Cat has an ending that leaves you satisfied while Phantom has one that leaves you stunned.

kittybits says...

Both anime deal with shady overarching organizations that expect flawless machine-like executions of all their plans.  Black Cat is more of an older classic, with Phantom: Requiem being more polished, but both have dark themes and lots of action.

milosh says...

Same productor shoots again. Girls, skilled assassins, guns and rifles, unknown wars. The recipe is famous, and after Noir, it is clearly successful.

Galadriel says...

Produced by the same studio, Bee Train, both Phantom and Madlax explore the "girls with guns" theme. Both shows feature female leads trained as skilled assassins dealing with war conflicts and global conspirations. In both shows the main leads lost the memories of their past and are willing to do anything to retrieve them back. If you liked one of these shows then i am sure you will enjoy the other too.

coolfire says...

Well this is pretty simple.  They are both made by the same company and almost everything is the same.  The music is the same,  right down to the very feel of the anime.  The intermission cut scenes are the same.  The story is almost the same except for some minor details.  These are basiclly the same thing expect that I have more personal feeling towards one then the other.  If you are looking for something similar these are your best bet.

dacet says...

Madlax is also made by BeeTrain, and both shows are about assassins that were thrust into the job, instead of freely chosing it.

Watch it!

DrHouse says...

Both start out in a very similar manner with an average high school student boy meeting an assassin girl, somehow completely kicking the assassin girl's ass, and then being coerced into helping the girl even though he claims he's just an average student. Both also have alot of drama broken up by short bursts of violence. The protagonist of both shows have amnesia and also get into a mild romance with the main heroine centering around the protagonist's desire for her to live a normal life.

wolfangel87 says...

As assassinations take place the male protagonist in both Phantom –Requiem for the Phantom- and Lunar Legend Tsukihime get pulled into the extreme world of the beautiful girls who can be deadly beyond belief.

Itochan60 says...

While Bebop has some very light and comedic episodes, I think the series episodes of Bebop and Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ have very similar feelings.  Both feature superb animation and sound, but what is really similar is the intense gun fights.

wolfangel87 says...

Cowboy Bebop and Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ have the same type of fighting survival feeling to them.  The characters are well developed and the team moves forward together doing what they can to help each other stay alive.  Both series have amazing animation and a great story line with hints of tragedy along the way.