Unbreakable Machine-Doll - Recommendations

Alt title: Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai

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Black Bullet

Black Bullet

In the year 2021, mankind was defeated by Gastrea, a parasitical virus, and was forced to live within a wall made of Baranuim monoliths, a metal that is able to subdue Gastrea. Soon, the "Cursed Children" were discovered: children born infected with the Gastrea virus who possess superhuman abilities. Due to the Gastrea virus' intervention, the Cursed Children could only be female. Civil Securities are formed to specialize fighting against Gastrea, operating with the pair of an Initiator, who are cursed children, and a Promoter, serving to lead the cursed children. Ten years after the war, Rentaro Satomi, a high school student and Civil Security member, and his Initator Enju Aihara, receive a secret mission to prevent Tokyo's destruction.

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MidnightDT MidnightDT says...

Both have several similar qualities such as Fightning in pairs, the art style, and the characters. The main fighting character in Black Bullet reminds me a lot of Yaya from Unbreakable machine doll. the main characters are similar as well. 

huyhn huyhn says...

Both shows give a familiar feeling with characters and their interactions/relationship with one another.

Both MCs often are involved in political strife (due to their meddlesome tendencies of saving everyone) and their political(supervisors) figure(s) having an active role with the MC.

The action combat is very similar as they both fight in pairs together using martial arts technique or unique items/skills. the MC plays as the "controller" often calling orders, while the other is "supernatural" and plays a uniqie important role.

JackP JackP says...

Both shows have people fighting in pairs. The relationship between the two main characters is similar as well. However, the girl in one show is a little younger.

JunoJoo JunoJoo says...

Both have the male protaganist that "controls" the female lead, or something like that.... both have a younger female protaganist that does most of the fighting. And in both, the main characters try to rise through the ranks, and become #1

staffordshire staffordshire says...

main character controlling a little tough girl. if you are into that, then you will enjoy both shows. also both of them are actually quite good and fun to watch, so i recommend watching them.

Alexxx9000 Alexxx9000 says...

The character relationship in both are a "Master-Servant" relation ship between Rentarou Satomi and Enju Aihara are the same as Raishin Akabane and Yaya, and how both Rentarou and Raishin dont see there "servants" as "servants" but as actual people.

Not to mention the similar fighting style in the show and how the "servants" fight either with or for their "masters"

mesanator mesanator says...

Because you want to increase the probability that the FBI knocks on your door and then you can say:"I swear she is not a human!".

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

The foundation of alchemy is based on the law of equivalent exchange; you cannot produce something from nothing. As such, alchemy is bound by one taboo - human transmutation. Four years ago two young brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, broke this taboo when they tried to resurrect their dead mother. During the process Al's body disintegrated and Ed lost his leg. In a desperate attempt to prevent his brother from disappearing completely, Ed sacrificed one of his arms so he could affix Al's soul to a suit of armor. When his missing limbs are replaced by auto mail parts, Ed bears the name of the Fullmetal Alchemist - the youngest ever State Alchemist and dog of the military. Now, alongside his brother, Ed uses his status within the military to attempt to find any way that he can return their bodies back to their original state.

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SuriZen SuriZen says...

Both anime have a European fantasy setting with steampunk elements. The magic system in both anime are semi-science based. In FMA the science behind their magic is alchemy, while in Machine-Doll it's a combination of magic and technology.

williab3 williab3 says...

This show has some really great characters and the english accents on the dub are quite nice.  That action and the animation are very well done

The Familiar of Zero

The Familiar of Zero

In a world where magic is a reality, the young Louise is at the bottom of her class. Dubbed "Zero" by her classmates at Tristein Academy (due to her zero success rate for magic), Louise (along with all first year students) was charged with summoning a familiar; and instead of a cute magical creature, the familiar arrived in the form of... Saito Hiraga, a normal Japanese boy who was abruptly teleported from his own world?! Can both Louise and Saito come to terms with their new and complicated "relationship" and (more importantly) help Saito find a way home?

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Adoondas Adoondas says...

I coud say that you get somewhat same fell from bouth animes.Bouth imply familiars. Bouth have a dominant Character wich is the master/pupeteer of the second one;The funny part is that in Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai the familiar has feelings for it's master, in Zero no Tsukaima it is the master that shows it's feelings moastly through out the anime, making a tsundere impresion

vivienluvrm vivienluvrm says...

both are very familar, there is also magic included. the characters are somewhat similar as well. you would like both anime!!!!!!!

Saber Marionette J

Saber Marionette J

Otaru Mamiya is just an ordinary teenage boy living on Terra 2: a planet inhabited by only men, on which women have been replaced by lifelike yet emotionless robots called 'marionettes.' But his life changes forever when he meets Lime, a spunky marionette with the mind of a child and--amazingly enough--the emotions of one as well! Soon, the demure Cherry and the outgoing Bloodberry join him as well, but he'll need all their help if he is to stop the evil Faust, ruler of Gartland, from taking over their beloved kingdom of Japoness!

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Issengard Issengard says...

Both series are about a young man and his harem of battle dolls who are madly in love with him and help him fight with several enemy.

While Machine-Doll is focused in magic/alchemy with a steampunk touch, Saber Marionette is more about mecha and technology with a futuristic approach.

greyweather greyweather says...

Both shows feature male protagonists who go out of the way to help others and care deeply about their mechanical companions who happen to be crazy for them.

Dragonar Academy

Dragonar Academy

"Problem child" Ash Blake is nothing but a nuisance to his fellow students at Ansullivar Dragonar Academy. Sure, he's got the sacred star brand that marks him as a future master of dragons, but his lack of dragon companion and hot temper make it more than a little difficult for him to play the part of the hero. That is, until his dragon awakens, and he's finally partnered with a fierce, fire-breathing... cute girl? And her human form isn't the only surprise; she's determined to be Ash's master. But when dark forces begin to endanger the lives of dragons and students, Ash and his partner must find a way to work together to defeat them!

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Chriskat777 Chriskat777 says...

1. A special school setting. Both schools train students in their respective field.

2. A Master/Partner relationship. In Seikoku no Dragonar its human/dragon and in Kikou Shoujo its human/doll.

3. A Protagonist that is ranked at the bottom of their school.

4. Characters match-up.

redstormer redstormer says...

1. A special school setting. Both schools train students in their respective field.

2. A Master/Partner relationship. In Seikoku no Dragonar its human/dragon and in Kikou Shoujo its human/doll.

3. A Protagonist that is ranked at the bottom of their school.

4. Characters match-up.

Angelic Layer

Angelic Layer

Misaki Suzuhara is a young girl who traveled to Tokyo to live with a relative, but ended up becoming involved in the greatest game of all time: Angelic Layer! In this fast-paced competition, players customize dolls and fight them in arenas of all sizes, hoping to gain experience and perhaps win the greatest tournament of them all! With new friends to meet and new enemies to defeat, the best time of Misaki's life seems to be just beginning. Join Misaki as she struggles to be the best, even in the face of overwhelming odds...

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KingArthur13th KingArthur13th says...

Both series are about individuals who vie for power by fighting one another with the use of dolls. Magic powers are used in Unbreakable Machine Doll while the dolls in Angelic Layer are much more technological. 

Fantasista Doll

Fantasista Doll

Uzume Uno was on her way to class one day when a stranger dropped a mysterious device into her bag - and it’s no ordinary device! The middle school student soon discovers that she can use the cards within the device to summon five gorgeous dolls to fight for her in card battles with others! What adventures await this would-be card master and her new, loyal dolls?

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KingArthur13th KingArthur13th says...

Dolls fight against one another with the assistance of their masters. The dolls in both series are self aware and quite imposing. The MCs in these series are complete opposites but if you enjoy seeing magical doll fights, look no further.

Clockwork Planet

Clockwork Planet

Earth died a thousand years ago, and a legendary clockmaker known only as "Y" rebuilt it using clockwork. Naoto Miura, a failing high school student, encounters RyuZU, an automaton that "Y" left behind, and the genius clockmaker Marie. When the abilities of these three come together, the gears of fate begin to turn. The cycle of failure and success repeats endlessly as the three of them work to repair the endangered "Clockwork Planet" in this clockpunk fantasy!

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PhantomFox PhantomFox says...

Both series revolve around male protagonists who are affiliated with powerful female automatons. Both also have "prodigy/genius" female protagonists with unique male automatons.

While the general settings of each series is different, & the battles the characters must fight are situationally unique to either series, if you enjoyed one of these then you will most likely enjoy the other.

Absolute Duo

Absolute Duo

After a traumatic accident takes his loved one, Tooru Kokonoe enrolls Koryo Academy, a school where every student has a weapon that is their soul manifestation. Fueled by his desire for revenge, Tor is dismayed to discover his soul is not a weapon…but a shield.

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Acranehood Acranehood says...

Both animes have a male protagonist with a female partner. Both have action and just feel over all a bit similar in the way that the main character feels about their partners.

The Irregular at Magic High School

The Irregular at Magic High School

The year is 2095. Magic has been tamed as another form of technology, and the practice of magic is now a rigorous discipline. Brother and sister Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba are just about to start their first year at the renowned First Magic High School of Japan. But the school's ironclad rules mean that the brilliant Miyuki enters the prestigious Course 1, while her older brother, Tatsuya, is relegated to Course 2--and that's just the beginning of their troubles!

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Chiyoyuki Chiyoyuki says...

im not sure what to write here, except from that they are similar, without giving anything away. 

But in both of the anime the mc is undercover in a prestigious magic school and has a dark past that is kept unexplained(at least for the first half), also in both anime the mc is op but really underestimated.

a difference between them would be the level of academic intelligence of the mc.

when I first watched this series I got 2 episodes in and thought these two were very similar.

I am rubbish at explaining but I would recommend this anime for people who are looking for something else similar to watch.