The Animatrix - Recommendations

IDDKyewD says...

Animatrix and Gotham Knight both have the same basic feel of individual stories told in a grim and gritty world. Some are uplifting, some are depressing, and some just leave you wondering. If you liked the feeling of loss and desperation in Animatrix, but crave for someone to protect it, then I highly recommend Gotham Knight.

ihaveshoos says...

Batman: Gotham Knight and the Animatrix both take recognisable characters from a much larger franchise and build a series of animated shorts around them. This means both series are broadly episodic but still enjoyable despite or because of this.

The style of animation varies in each short meaning that each episode in both series offers something new and different, although similar studios are used. An example of this would be Studio 4.C Tokyo doing A Kid's Story in the Animatrix and Have I Got A Story For You in Batman: GK.

My personal favourites are Have I Got A Story For You in Batman: GK and Beyond in the Animatrix.

KiraRin says...

Two shows that I think are perfect for someone who has a very wide range of tastes in anime. From very different animation styles, to the emotional reactions caused by each mini episode.

Both are based on an American series, but feature visuals from Japanese studios. The result is an easy watch that compliments the original movies perfectly.

If you enjoy a little back story and beautiful animation, I highly recommend both of these shows.

VenomTheEvil says...

The aniatrix is also a short OVA series with meny short storys both show diffrant art style and ways of story telling it is somewhat flawed but I loved both for those reasons.

Kari5 says...

Both these shows are several mini stories, based off american movies (Batman and The Matrix). They have farmiliar characters from the movies, which is perfect for fans, expecially american ones. Because the shows are based off american media, there's a feel of american animation, along with japanese animation.

8bitpontiff says...

Both OVAs have the same premise: 6 different anime studios put their spin on a pre-existing American franchise.  It is interesting to see new perspectives on well-established worlds.  Both OVAs feature top-notch animation and voice tallent.  Both are good jumping-off points for someone new to anime.

Anathemus says...

These series of short OVA's are very similar in terms of design and production, both relating short stories of the Matrix and Batman universe, giving them some more background. Each episode are produced by different studios with a different artwork. Both packs are very enjoyable to watch even if you're not a big fan of the main sources.

LadyPsychic says...

Batman: Gotham Knight and The Animatrix are collections of animated shorts based off of a larger franchise (Batman and The Matrix respectively).  Each short in both collections are done by a different studio and in different animation styles.  There is a nice variety in both collections and if you like one of these collections then you will probably like the other. 

Verdeloth26 says...

Both of these shows are really centered around the "what if"s of the futuristic genre. In the same way that Animatrix streches the boundaries of what's possible for the future of technology, so does Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, and vice versa.

ZenithAstrali says...

Both anime explore the problems of man and machine living together: where does the machine end and the man begins? The introspective aspect apart, GitS is an action anime that can come as a fresh breeze after watching Animatrix, and Animatrix also explores the history of The Matrix, for a good change of pace after GitS.

JayK says...

Science Fiction with philosophical questions throughout. Certainly they are similar in genre.

sothis says...

Though Animatrix is remarkably more dark and varied as far as the animation goes, it and FF:SW seem to have a similar tone and feel. Fans of "Final Flight of the Osiris" will immediately recognize FF:SW's character designs (and vice versa), as they were both animated by the talented folks at Square. With a similar post-apocalyptic setting, grim demeanor and interesting story, both FF:SW and Animatrix aim to please. Most people tend to prefer Animatrix, but fans of one would probably enjoy the other.

jimmytheduck says...

Both films utalise high tech visuals -owing to their large budgets- to show their futuristic world where humans are struggling to survive on the desolate planet. Additionally they both have a similar sci-fi theme revolving around similar advanced technology and a protagonist deemed to be the worlds last hope.

Aryon984 says...

Whilst it is difficult to recommend these two anime together, considering one in fact contains multiple anime in the one dvd. This recommendation, may be seen as mainly based more toward one WITHIN the dvd: Final Flight of the Osiris. However, this recommendation DOES show relations between Final Fantasy and the others within the dvd.

Both anime are future based, in a world where Humanity is dying, and the world itself has decayed. And namely Both Final Flight of the Osiris which is animated with similar styles. Not just the look of it either. And with FFotO, if female protagonists are your thing, well they both have that too. :D

Both anime are great watching and, if you like this genre, will keep you watching.

IDDKyewD says...

Both anime deal with machines wishing to be treated like equals by their human masters. Animatrix is much, much more dark and disturbing, so if you like the ideas presented in Animatrix but were turned off by the brutality, try Time of Eve.

sobeit says...

You will like one if you like the other, both involve Sci-Fi aspects as well as machine sentience, where Animatrix emphasises the worst possible outcome being the war between man and machine, Time of Eve focuses on the relationships between man and machine if machines were able to achieve free will.

umbrewolf says...

they are polar opposites of each other, but deal with the same issue: robots and how they should be treated/controlled.

boxdragon says...

Both features several short stories made by different popular anime studios that increases your knowledge about the franchises universe.

sothis says...

It might seem cliche to recommend one franchise's compilation anime for another, but the tone, variety of story and overall dark themes will definitely appeal to fans of either title. Animatrix, in my opinion, is WAY better than Halo Legends, but if you're in the mood for a sci fi compilation produced by the best studios Japan has to offer, both of these should please.

Anathemus says...

These series of short OVA's are very similar in terms of design and production, both relating short stories of the Matrix and Halo universe, giving them some more background. Each episode are produced by different studios with a different artwork. Both packs are very enjoyable to watch even if you're not a big fan of the main sources.

Menchi says...

Animatrix and Paprika are mostly scifi-based and the main theme in both is virtual world; how to use it and, eventually, how to escape it. Though Paprika is a little more colourful and has more humor in it, Animatrix has many different kinds of styles in it. What the heck, watch both!

chad28 says...

Animatrix and Paprika are both sci-fi anime that approach the subject of conscious and unconscious mind, humanity and technology.

I think that if you liked one you'll probably like the other.

chamomille says...

Both anime are about our future with robots, showing us that robots can have human feelings. It is both about where our effort to create the artificial inteligence leads.

kargarus says...

Although the Animatrix is a collection of shorts and Ghost in the Shell is a feature length movie, there are some similarities which if you liked one, you will probably like the other. Both involve futuristic Sci-Fi which incorporate A.I and machines. Thematically, they explore relationships between humans and machines and the unintended consequences of advancements in technology. If you enjoy cyberpunk, you will enjoy both of these.

dunkyrok says...

Featuring a heavy concentration on technology, Denno Coil and Animatrix will have plenty of appeal for anyone who enjoys a Sci-Fi feel to their Anime. While Animatrix is very varies across its different stories, the central Sci-Fi themes remain, as do the emphasis on characters and how technology affect their lives in every way. This latter point is the main driving force behind Denno Coil - a touching tale of how technology can bring people together, and also taking them away again.

Both techo-universes also contain vigilant watchers and anti-hacker codes, such as the sentinel machines in Animatrix and the Satchii in Denno Coil, and also of unknown entities that exist in these unexplored spaces, like the Nulls of Denno Coil. This adds a real feeling of danger and spookiness to the mix of both Anime.

sothis says...

Denno Coil is quite similar to some of the lighter stories in the Animatrix saga; both anime focus on the borders between technology and humanity and are interesting viewings. If you liked one, give the other a try.

sothis says...

Call me crazy, but people who liked the robots and strange nature in either Extra or Animatrix would enjoy the other. Animatrix is definitely more in-depth as far as plot due to the fact that Extra is a 3 minute music video, but I just have a gut feeling that they would have the same fanbase.

IDDKyewD says...

Extra could almost have taken place some time, some where in the Matrix universe. People killing robots, robots killing people, the brutality of all of it. If you liked the darker man versus machine shorts in Animatrix, and want just a little more, you will probably love Extra.

IDDKyewD says...

If Animatrix brought out the artist's eye in you, Mind Game will certainly do the same. The wide range of animation techniques, layouts, character interpretations and effects in both series are treats for animation fanatics. If you liked one on creativity alone, you will like the other.

Nicknames says...

When I watched Mind Game I automatically thought in Animatrix. They share a similar art style, though I found the plot of Mind Game more comprehensible than some of the  Animatrix's mini-stories. If you liked one you'd like the other one too.