Take the X Train - Recommendations

Alt title: X Densha de Ikou

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Memories

Memories

This set of 3 fantastic stories will take you from the haunting delusions of a space explorer, to a bio-chemical threat with the power to wipe out all of Tokyo, and finally to a day in the life of a young boy who lives in a world ruled by cannons. These stores will capture you with their intriguing storylines and awe inspiring artwork.

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sothis sothis says...

Two of the three parts of Memories reminds me of Take the X Train, if only for the visual style, and gritty feel.

VRDave VRDave says...

The general tone and animation style are quite alike. The story makes about as much sense as one another until the end. Both are pretty good shows. Memories left me in far more awe at the end of the first episode than any other short ova I've seen.

Neo Tokyo

Neo Tokyo

Neo-Tokyo (commonly called Manie-Manie Monogatari) is a collection of three sci-fi stories, based on the stories of Taku Mayumura. "Labryinth Labyrithos", "The Running Man", and "Order To Stop Construction" were directed by Rintarou, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, and Katsuhiro Otomo, respectively. Ranging from an abstract demented clown to malfunctioning robots, each of these short stories are sure to entertain.

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sothis sothis says...

I can't help but think that Neo-Tokyo and Take the X Train share a similar feel, even if the plots are not the same. A gritty animation style coupled with a confusing plot and mindbending mood make both of these perfect recommendations for each other.

VRDave VRDave says...

Neo Tokyo and Take the X Train are quite similar in animation style and blind storylines. The flow and the atmosphere created are one in the same for both of these, except I thought the music for X Train was way better.

Twilight Q

Twilight Q

From the depths of the human imagination comes Twilight Q, a Twilight Zone-style set of two tales based upon the paranormal and supernatural. In one story, Mayumi and Kiwako find a camera that supposedly came from the future, with very interesting film and already-taken pictures inside. Secondly, a tale by Mamoro Oshii which chronicles a strange occurance of planes turning into carp in mid-air, much to the dismay of private investigators and the media alike.

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Rar Rar says...

Based around bizarre mysteries, Twilight Q and Take the X Train are both somewhat difficult, and brain-engaging anime. In particular, the second story of Twilight Q has the same kind of exaggerated, visceral animation style as Take the X Train - sweat, snot, and a claustrophobic, seedy feel. Though anime are slow paced, there's plenty to chew on for both.

Angel's Egg

Angel's Egg

In a dark and largely abandoned city a little girl wanders in search of something – beneath the folds of her dress she carries a mysterious giant egg. While living on the streets, she encounters a lonesome warrior who has forgotten his past and his purpose and, like the girl, travels aimlessly. Now they journey together, mistrustful of each other whilst sharing in the silence of the city. But who is the little girl? Who is the warrior? And what form of creature lies sleeping inside the egg?

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Ran Ran says...

Both Take the X Train and Angel's Egg are very mysterious and have a particularly slow and intriguing plot. The x train and the egg can be thought of as having a similar status in the stories, and the background that is shown little by little is rather uncommon.

Mind Game

Mind Game

Nishi has been in love with Myon since he was 9 years old. They both had feelings for each other, but due to Nishi's cowardice their relationship never became more than friendship. Now, in the present, Nishi is 20 years old and aims to be a great manga artist; but he still loves Myon. After years of being apart they meet again, but she tells him that she's thinking of marrying her boyfriend. Nishi is still a coward so he accepts it and wishes her luck. While they're talking at her older sister's restaurant a pair of yakuza walk in looking for their father. One of the yakuza starts harassing Myon and out of anger Nishi chooses to finally take a stand -- but he is shot and dies. Now, in limbo, he chooses to live again; but will he really live any differently than before?

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valondar valondar says...

Both Mind Game and Take the X Train feature a spastic pace with bizarre, eclectic animation that emphasizes expressionism and disorientation. They each give us a pathetic and emasculated figure as our lead who must rise to the occasion in a decidedly unromantic way as weirdness escalates.

Genocidal Organ

Genocidal Organ

The war on terror exploded, literally, the day Sarajevo was destroyed by a homemade nuclear device. The leading democracies have transformed into total surveillance states, and the developing world has drowned under a wave of genocides. The mysterious American John Paul seems to be behind the collapse of the world system, and it's up to intelligence agent Clavis Shepherd to track John Paul across the wreckage of civilizations and to find the true heart of darkness—a Genocidal Organ.

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Me! Me! Me!

Me! Me! Me!

You are attacked and ravished by many girls.

Animation music video by Teddyloid x daoko x Studio Khara.

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Tale of Genji

Tale of Genji

Hikaru Genji is a son of the emperor, born on the wrong side of the sheets. A commoner at birth, he works as a retainer for his father. Though his good looks ensure him the attention of the ladies of the court, the love of his life happens to be his father's wife; and that's where things become a little more complicated. Forced to seek love elsewhere, he leaves no stone unturned; but can he ever find what he truly wants?

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Zulllu: Pluggin' Away

Zulllu: Pluggin' Away

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Mardock Scramble: The Second Combustion

Mardock Scramble: The Second Combustion

Rescued from a deadly assault on their headquarters, Rune Balot finds temporary shelter in “Paradise” - a high-tech laboratory where the Scramble 09 protocol originated. While the severely injured Oeufcoque regenerates in a healing vat, Rune struggles with her equally injured psyche. As the search for Shell’s hidden memories continues, Rune struggles to bring the man that murdered her to justice in the second combustible volume of Mardock Scramble!

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