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Synonyms: GUILTY CROWN
Japanese: ギルティクラウン
English: Guilty Crown
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Type: TV
Episodes: 22
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 14, 2011 to Mar 23, 2012
Premiered: Fall 2011
Broadcast: Fridays at 01:15 (JST)
Licensors: Funimation
Studios: Production I.G
Source: Original
Genres: ActionAction, DramaDrama, Sci-FiSci-Fi
Themes: MechaMecha, Super PowerSuper Power
Duration: 24 min. per ep.
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

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Ranked: #23312
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Popularity: #118
Members: 1,239,188
Favorites: 17,000

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It's hard not to see Guilty Crown as something of a Code Geass rip-off when they're similar to the extent the main character receives "the power of the king" from a mysterious female, before involving himself in a Japanese rebellion against foreigners discriminating against the Japanese. There are even robots on roller-skates in it! So far, what keeps the two as separate entities is the respective leads. In Code Geass Lelouch starts the rebellion himself and is driven by both hatred and the desire to protect his disabled little sister. In Guilty Crown the lead is (mod edit) a bit emotionally unstable and gets himself pulled  read more 
report Recommended by AironicallyHuman
If you take a serious look at both of them, you might discover that they are really alike. I first watched Mirai Nikki (when it was released) and two days ago I have also watched Guilty Crown; my first impression was: this is very similar to Mirai Nikki. They are both Thriller /Action /Superpower animes with the necessary drop of romance, drama and fine graphics. They are similar in graphics, in action and interest. Also, the characters are at some point alike (if we are talking about the main characters : Shuu is similar to Yuki quite a lot, even though Inori is not completely alike  read more 
report Recommended by Teh
A teenage boy meets a cute apathetic girl in which they are connected by a red string of fate to these unique girls. The closer these individuals become the more we see how deep of a connection they share. Both series have a mecha theme when on the battlefield 
report Recommended by audacious1
Cardboard cutout characters in a baffling clusterf@#* of events (you just can't call it a cohesive story) try to entertain you for at least a season too long. While occasionally visually stunning, both titles try to entangle you with forced drama, random action and CGI eye candy before you start to realize: It's just a waste of time! 
report Recommended by Monti_Jones
An infectious disease has spread. Causing people to die/turn into monsters. Only the main character and his companions have a way of dealing with it. They must find a way to cure it. Both series has great OST and visuals. One series is mecha while other is not. Kaji Yuuki does the voice of the main protagonist.  
report Recommended by AnimeFan500
in Neon and Guilty Crown the robot and user are really connected, as in when the robot get damage, the user will feel the pain, but in Neon the user will receive the damage that robot has. it's really bloody too 
report Recommended by pakin
Music is very similar with the techno, rock and symphony parts. The settings also pit a superior enemy against the underdog main characters set in the future with mechs. Both series feature cute girl protagonists, mech battles and awesome action & animation, with moving techno-symphony music and chorus. 
report Recommended by yngtadpole
Futuristic? Check, Awesome? Check, Derpy protagonists? Check, Awesome female protagonists? Check, Rival childhood friends? Check, Awesome seiyuu? Check!! What else is there to list? Both animes are friggin amazing they even have same same seiyuu and both have ass kickin' OSTs what are you waiting for go watch it NOW! 
report Recommended by kahren
Guilty Crown is more like R2 than Code Geass 1st season. The main character is thrust into a politically unstable Japan where he himself vows to change the nation his own way by his own methods (which are needless to say at times cruel). He has a power only he can use and uses it to further his own ambitions. (Geass with Lelouch and Void extraction with Shu) He is also leader of an anti-government faction. He also has a quiet female that supports him on the side. (Pizza girl in Geass and Inori in Guilty Crown) I do not want to  read more 
report Recommended by Makise
Highly familar elements feature in both these series's, you'd think it was delibrate... Both start with a pretty, mystery girl singing, an 'average schoolboy' who's life is about to change as he plays hero in a superpower world he's not too clued up on, the girl seems familar, the military element is displayed pretty much right away. 
report Recommended by Gleam_Queen
Both involve a deadly virus that seems to be used by the government in both series to rule undemocratically. They both feature government corruption, rebel groups and take place in a futuristic setting. Yuki Kaji voices both Shion (No.6) and Shu (Guilty Crown). Both aired on noitaminA, and both have many flaws which have lead to both being called the worst of noitaminA. 
report Recommended by apolloisfine
Similarities: -young male 'hero' -supernatural/ability elements -high school setting While they may not seem super similar in terms of plot, Guilty Crown features a male protagonist that winds up with an ability he does not know the full extent of, just as in Charlotte. Both use these abilities to save many people. In Charlotte, abilities are the norm while in Guilty Crown, 'voids' (manifestations of one's soul/heart) is the norm. The main characters both use others' abilities/voids to their advantage to help others. Both take place in a high school setting. If you loved the supernatural elements, thrill and hero protagonist in Charlotte, you'll love Guilty Crown! 
report Recommended by DizzyBunnies
Both MCs feels that they need to do what needs to be done on their own by there own way. Even though they some what dislike the choices they've made they know that the can persevere over whatever trails they face. They both work hard and are willing to scarify themselves to benefit others. 
report Recommended by orbbie
Both series have supernatural abilities with humans who have, and humans who don't have those powers. Both characters get their powers due to an accident and learn to live with them during the anime. Both series also have a supporting female character. In guilty crown and in tokyo ghoul the mc fights against a big orginization to stay alive. Although being a bit of a crybaby at first, both mc's turn out to be pretty badass. 
report Recommended by ForgotMyManners
1. These two anime's are set in the future. 2. There is something wrong in the government. 3. A lot of action. 4. Awesome characters in both. 5. Dark themed.  
report Recommended by Sky-Guitar
The reason why I think both serie are very similare is because how the character/plot developed during it's run time. In a way I can stay they're pretty much the same thing just with different characters. Also the MC in both serie starts off as a weak character but later on receive some sort of super power that allows them to save the day, also the female character are also very similar in both show. On top of that there're Mecha in both show as well.  
report Recommended by SnowLife
Well...if you like one, then you'd like the other. Both animes gave the same feeling. Storywise, C is better; but if it's some wicked music you want, then Guilty Crown. Art style is sort of similar, even the main characters look alike. Boy leading his normal life unwillingly gets sucked into something...BIG but he still goes through with it because it could save his country. 
report Recommended by cursebreaker
Main girls both turn from almost emotionless artificial entities to one resemble that of human. Both are idols that use their voice to save people 
report Recommended by ChrisDuong
While TTGL is much more focused on the actual mecha aspects whereas in Guilty Crown it's just a periphery element, the storytelling has some some similarities. Both main characters, Simon and Shu, go through a crazy amount of hardships and losses especially with those close to them. They each have a role model that they look up to and want to eventually become, and both characters go through a significant amount of character development, changing from weak-willed little boys to mature and respectable adults. There's many similarities too in terms of character relationships and plot events, but giving away any of that would lead to  read more 
report Recommended by Veronin
Same vibes, both have : - Similar beautiful animation, colors & chara-design - Sci-fi action ambiance - Male MC fighting thanks/assisted by a "musical" girl against opponent. - Romance between MC & assistant-fighter girl - Musical ambiance 
report Recommended by Cainael
A boy meets a special girl and finds himself dragged into a world of danger that he previously didn't know existed. Both boys, Touma and Shu, find themselves fighting against an enemy to protect something. Great art, great characters, great music. Both worlds have a similar feel that draws you in. As they say: "when science and magic meet... They will beat the crap out of you." Although I'm not sure if there's magic in Guilty Crown yet.  
report Recommended by sandarikka
A boy with a sad past, meets a girl who is a member of a rebel group, whose members seek the restoration of the actual corrupted and evil society/government. The boy joins the rebellion, starting a revolution against powerful villains. Akame ga Kill!'s "imperial arms" are like Guilty Crown's "voids". 
report Recommended by Disillusion
Similar to Guilty Crown in soundtrack but its complexity in mechanics and storyline actually work and flow. I won't spoil anything but this anime get's deceptively better. Despite a few aggravating scenes this anime pulls such a difficult concept and set of characters together quite beautifully. Most memorable action anime in a while. 
report Recommended by Cudd1efish
Both pieces display some plot similarities, like for instance the typical "the world is in danger" due to a virus that kills people by transforming them in crystal/metal and the hero with a mysterious deceased sister that was also connected to the other hero. Both animes have great soundtrack and character designs. I must say I enjoyed Znt much more than GC. In my opinion, ZnT is GC done right: that is, even if they share plot similarities, the stories differ completely, the direction of Znt was well executed, not containing any of the flaws, plot holes and fanservice of the former. Also, the characters  read more 
report Recommended by Orulyon
the girls falls in love with the main guy protagonist in both anime, pink hair in both it has lots of action, and scene that are very violent 
report Recommended by pakin
Guilty Crown revolves around a male lead trying to save the world in which they live. Both shows take place in a Dystopian society except that Guilty Crown is a little more futuristic. In Guilty Crown, humanity suffers from a crystallized version of cancer where in Seraph, they fall to a virus that kills all adults. The MC in Guilty Crown is an innocent student dragged into the plot while in Seraph its basically the same thing, except he is an orphan. Both anime have the same composer as well (Hiroyuki Sawano) so the soundtracks sound very very similar.  
report Recommended by HalAnime
Guilty Crown and Devil Survivor have a similar story and call fantasy - GC Shu pulls emptiness of people and fights against evil and the DS Hibiki draw monsters from the phone and the fight against evil. 
report Recommended by nevinowa
-the male MC is just a normal boy who can't do anything (well at first idk what will happen next in beatless) -both of the MC meet a cute beautiful girl who has a greatpower -the female lead ended up living together with the male lead -beside the normal clothes, the girls have their own "uniform" i guess (inori has red pink colored and lacia is white) which make them looks similiar -the different is guilty crown has a very recommended opening/ending theme song and ost -another different is inori's power is sword while lacia's is some kind of bazooka 
report Recommended by D_Dimaz
both of them are talking about the weapons that take form of the humans 
report Recommended by lady-leen
Both anime have a great animation with a promising plot that gets flushed down the drain. Both series face an extinction caused by a virus, in Kabaneri case virus turns people to zombie. Both series have a bishoujo character gone bad, strong relationship/friendship between two leads. Female being a cause of MCs stronger powers and etc. Differences, different time era. Kabaneri is more bloody. Guilty Crown develops its plot more. If you managed to see redeeming qualities in one, you might in another. Otherwise watch it purely for animation and sound. More of a story and character person? Don't bother with either then.  
report Recommended by kitten320
About weapons being manifested via souls solidifying into a state that represents a weapon of some sort. Although I've only seen episode 1 of absolute duo, it seems like a promising 7/10 or 8/10 anime series where guilty crown is a 9/10 or 10/10 
report Recommended by VoLKyyyOG
The storyline, romance and drama has the same vibe. Sad endings. Both of the MC has similar personality. Great to watch for romance and drama lovers. 
report Recommended by Half-MagePrince
As the same as guilty but worst OP ED OST and worst character development. 
report Recommended by cofsert
Both anime have a main character who gains a special ability and use it to "save the world" but Ty end up getting corrupt in the process.  
report Recommended by JohnDon99
Corrupt Military? MC with some ability? and a female protagonist the MC has feelings for? those three checks are there, and so if you happened to enjoy one of these the other may be an enjoyable watch for you. 
report Recommended by Silver-King
Both anime have good action, with guilty crown having some of the best fighting scenes I've seen in a while. Also both Angel Beats and Guilty Crown tend to be more serious anime with a little comedy thrown in. Both anime focus on the importance of relationships and both have great music! if you liked angel beats you will love guilty crown as well!!  
report Recommended by lemonlime00
Both series contain sci-fi themes mixed in with action and drama. Additionally, both series have a darker mood as the episodes progresses. There is also a bit of mystery in both series covered up malevolence. In addition, the main character are accompanied by a girl with supernatural powers and with a similar stoic personality in which the protagonist tries to save.  
report Recommended by Stark700
# Special abilities # Running away # Being controlled by the government # Rebelling Both are brilliant series though the Gulity Crown's more promesing. Must watch animes. :3 
report Recommended by gapi200
Highschool kids working together "most of the time" against the adult world. The reason can't get any more precise than that :/  
report Recommended by BigBoss0327
Apocalyptic future, boy & girl involved with great rebellion and conspiracy fighting against government.  
report Recommended by Eriis
both have robots pull things from their body, in guilty crown many thing could be pulled from another individual, in star driver the main protagonist can pull things from his body, sword 
report Recommended by pakin
Strong main heroine. Similar apocalyptic world. Just some characters can really fight against the enemy. Nice love story but not the most important part of it. Good soundtrack. They can make you feel that feeling of despair that you should have when the world is hopeless and everything is lost, but to never give up because there is always a reason to fight. 
report Recommended by moistpizza
both are very coolest world and Characters guilty crown and shinsekai yori guilty crown world real dystopian From the new world world real utopia gc Characters is ouma ssy Characters is satoru 
report Recommended by charlie21
Similar plot with intense story line. 
report Recommended by Djblue1230
Both animes have: - Precisely the same Voice actors as mains and they voice the same type of character. - One of the villains wants to exchange marriage vows with the main heroine. - When the main guy wants to obtain more of his power from the others, they have an ecstasy reaction. - The main heroine has some secret and is connected to the main hero´s past.  
report Recommended by Orulyon
They have machines pulled out of each others bodies because of some sort of mutation. They both have people who want to overthrow the government. 
report Recommended by rpn101
These shows feature a young boy with a brown hair who starts off optimistic but grows cold hearted later on in a school setting where conflict is bound to happen wherever they are. Later they meet the female character who gives them a special power capable of transcending beyond to the point that the MCs will never go back to their normal lives. Both stories contain supernatural themes, dark moments, slice of life, and drama deconstructing the themes continued by the previous shows before them. 
report Recommended by WingZeroRequiem
-Both animes has a weak maincharacter at the beginning and a female MC, who is the reason why the male protagonist is seeking for power. - Both animes have mecha aspects, but in Guilty crown its more mecha and in Tokyo Ravens its mixed with magic. -Ending is kinda similiar ( well in the anime at least) -The art of both animes are really good and the special effects are well done 
report Recommended by Muhey
Incredibly good looking eye candy without substance in characters and far-fetched, not-well explained stories. 
report Recommended by Monti_Jones
P5 like GC has a teenager whose life was changed forever by a certain power and is has guidance of a strange individual and has a group that rebels against a corrupted society. P5 and GC have strong artwork and visuals that have worth the budget despite suffering certain story flaws. The soundtrack is worth listening to with music greats and voice acting is well done. 
report Recommended by WingZeroRequiem
On a scale of how similar 6/10 Both have great battle ost The art is fairly good They just give off a darker feeling 
report Recommended by dim100
Same Bible setting (If you don't get it, try compare bible with Mass Effect, or FMA, or Guilty Crown and so on. You'll find out incredible amount of similarities.) Complex story. Deep main character story. Main character Unique powers. Beautiful OST.  
report Recommended by -Anderty-
Apocalyptical world and the hero getting power at the end of the episode (except that the protagonist GC looks to be less interesting). 
report Recommended by Orzi
Two modern mecha classics which, aided by Sawano's subdued brand of music, forever imprinted themselves into the minds of their viewers. These two definitively proved that all-star writer / director staff lists, when paired with original robot anime, leads to greatness. Never will what they contributed to anime be forgotten. Ever. Code Geass was heavily influential for both shows. More so in the case of Guilty Crown since it was created by the same people and had the same basic plot/everything, along with robots on roller-skates. The idea of marrying magic powers with robots is how Geass came to add new life to the mecha  read more 
report Recommended by AironicallyHuman
Battle for the fate of the world in an apocalyptic state is the theme in both shows in a dark and tragic way but the main difference is the setting (Guilty Crown-Sci Fi and X-Modern) as well as the story and action. Plot twists, decision making, choices, dialogue, and pacing all comes down to play. The best friend-brother-sister triangle is a lot similar. On the other hand, you will see a lot of similarities such as friends turning against enemies, betrayal, deaths on both sides, school scenes, war, and the final decision that will determine everything. 
report Recommended by SlaughterDagger
Kurozuka and Guilty Crown can both be confusing at times (Kurozuka more so). They both show a bit of a romantic element. Kurozuka and Guilty Crown have a lot of twists and things that where not expected. They are both brilliantly directed by the same guy. 
report Recommended by Danellsworld
Before and after Code Geass, these anime shows were the highlight of their popularity written by those involved with Code Geass (Goro Taniguchi-Scryed and Ichiro Okuichi-Guilty Crown). Supernatural powers are the focus of the story regarding a phenomenon that devastated the world (Great Uprising and Lost Christmas) and at the same time a group of freedom fighters sought to achieve independence from an oppressive regime (HOLY and GHQ). As the story unfolds, later do things become more complex and twisted that the crusade shows it's true colors............. 
report Recommended by WingZeroRequiem
The overall feel in both anime. The underlying love between both characters and the moments where you cry. I finished watching KnK and immediately thought of Guilty Crown. Both anime are amazing. I dont want to say too much because i find that not knowing before leaves a more genuine response when watching. If you enjoyed KnK you'll enjoy Guilty Crown. 
report Recommended by Melody21
Similar stories, similar art style, the same original character design(redjuice), the same singer(EGOIST) and the same studio(WIT STUDIO, which used to be Production I.G Studio 6). DIFFERENCES: Guilty Crown - a near future setting, superpower, mecha Shisha no Teikoku - a historical setting, zombie, steampunk If you like one of them, you may be interested in the other one. 
report Recommended by lee960707
If you want an anime that this artist really is involved with, along with the character featured on the song cover, that ONE anime is Guilty Crown. In-anime, Inori is EGOIST herself.  
report Recommended by Skywarior01
Simply Epic, both were, for me, amazing adventures and since more of you will know about hell's paradise, my suggestion is Guilty Crown. The first 12 EPs are good, and I'm rewatching it for the 3rd time 
report Recommended by Gabimaru1808
Both: -Have mecha aspects -Involve terrorist groups -Somewhat similar OSTs (though Guilty Crown's is superior) -Both set in schools and friendship is a key concept -Futuristic technologies used -Various other similaraties 
report Recommended by Maxunwell
Classic shounens. Average japanese schoolboy found superweapon with superpowers. 
report Recommended by Slafer
On both the main characters meet accidentally, and both revolve around a tragedy.  
report Recommended by teramisu
-Both anime involving love and romance that can never happen. -Both also have same kinda ending i don't want to say anything but Romeo X Juliet ending a little bit better. (Only a bit.) -Both also involving with the world destruction and only hero and heroine can stop it. -Both also involving with war that can effect in that world future. -Both anime capable to make you cry!! (LOL) -Both anime also worth to watch!! Difference -Guilty Crown is much more to action than romance, and Romeo X Juliet much more to romance than action. -Setting place is different. Guilty Crown take place at the future, while Romeo X Juliet take place at  read more 
report Recommended by NajSuarez94
It's similar cause they have a girl who save the world and the bad guys just get her old self to destroy Tokyo. Both the girls sing and have group of friends to help them. They are really similar in other more ways.  
report Recommended by nyansunday
Separating the Haves from the Have-nots, that's the name of the game for both shows where the group goes to overthrow the corrupted establishment while being treated as "nothings". Both have their share of characters "flipflopping" from Good to Bad back to Good. Only difference is genre whether modern medieval vs apocalypse. 
report Recommended by OppaiSugoi
Both contain protagonists that are significantly augmented by mysterious powers they didn't want in the first place. 
report Recommended by ethanpet113
Like Guilty Crown, Rahxephon too is highly influenced by Evangelion. Unlike Evangelion, both GC and Rahxephon has whats in common for them, a young ordinary high school teenager who lives his daily life only to end up encountering a mysterious girl who would end up forever changing his life into a conflict never before this big. Japan is the main setting in both shows as both are invaded by super sentient beings/powers and powerful organizations opposed by the other organization. Both Shu and Kamina holds the key to the fate of the world. To surprise you, at first the story in both shows are going  read more 
report Recommended by SlaughterDagger
The story's epidemic of human crystallization is almost the same and the story line has extremely similar characters and plot. Guilty crows has amazing animation and music to go along with it as well. A must watch if you enjoyed M3. 
report Recommended by lavacomet
It may be a wierd and simple similarity but it just popped into my mind just like this. The 2 main girl characters "Inori Yuzuriha" and "Mashiro Shiina" in the both animes have the same face and traits aswell their expressions . They both dont want to hurt whose they love, and protect them even if it meant to offer sacrifices on their account. Also, I just discovered they both have the same voice actor xD. 
report Recommended by ZeroLegend
Both series take place in words where supernatural powers exist but can only be accessed by teenagers, in the case of Musaigen no Phantom World because of it being by birth after a certain event, and in the case of Guilty Crown because of only teens being compatible with the awakening tech. Both have a school setting with a romance plot that has harem vibes, althought Musaigen no Phantom World is more open about it than Guilty Crown, as the latter does have more stuff happen outside the school. Given that they were animated by Kyoto Animation for Musaigen no Phantom World and Production  read more 
report Recommended by Ionliosite2
As a romance and action lover, these two anime blends well with the two genres. They both have similar characters such as the two MC who are self-proclaimed heroes of the situation in the anime with a high school background. 
report Recommended by Yuukinaa
both are survival themed action stories with lots of chaos happening and anyone that can die at any given moment as well too. 
report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost
-Both has corrupt state. children fight to freedom. -Deep story and musical is really good. -Guilty crown has supernatural and mecha instead of only mecha. 
report Recommended by Popi33
Great visuals, fast paced and a fairly original plot. If you like the whole, "lets band together to save the world," feel then Blue Exorcist and Guilty Crown are right for you. Blue Exorcist very much like Guilty Crown are weapon based adventures, that push the protagonist to the inner limits. Well the time watching. 
report Recommended by Ian052503
both had square enix's involement in some capicity (in guilty crowns case its the manga in twewys case they made the game) and both focus on a reluctant somewhat arrogant mc and their friendship with the female lead and lots of chaos happening as well too. 
report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost
Male leads given name is Shuu, they have almost the same haircuts and share similar character traits. They have female companions with pink hair and supernatural abilities. Together they take on missions and fight against the evil. Good animation, polished visuals and beautiful sound. Does this seem familiar to you? After watching just the first episode you'll realise how eerily similar these series are to one another. Chances are that if you enjoyed one, you'll definitely feel right at home with the other.  
report Recommended by SomeNewGuy
Fate/Extra: Last Encore and Guilty Crown both take place in futuristic, kind of post apocalyptic, worlds where advanced technology is very commonplace. The two follow the story of a bland protagonist followed by some king of waifu-like character that are members of some sort of ''resistance''. The said MC needs to fight the evil government using powers coming from their hands. Also, the two shows have a splendid soundtrack.  
report Recommended by lysanthrope
These shows both had alot of emotions 
report Recommended by YoungChigga
Both of these anime feature sci-fi worlds in which a deadly disease is causing people to slowly crystallize after becoming infected but sometimes this disease manifests differently in certain individuals causing them to have special powers & attributes. Both of these anime have completely amazing sci-fi concepts that focuses on human nature and I can't really compare them to anything else in anime because there so unique, I would highly recommended watching both. 
report Recommended by Tooru25
-Both has corrupt state. Teens fight to freedom. -Deep story and musical is really good. -Guilty crown has supernatural and mecha instead of only mecha. 
report Recommended by Popi33
Dudes and girls manifesting awesome weapons with their bare hands. Both stories take place with schools as the main setting. 
report Recommended by metalrain_15
Firstly the art is very similar between both series ... Specially the female character designs.."Harmony" got really beautiful art i must say .. & both series deal with heavy sci-fi plot & some health issues ... When i was watching "Harmony" , it was giving me the vibes of " Guilty crown " .. So i found them kinda similar ..  
report Recommended by sajnimmoon
First of all they are not the same because final fantasy is a movie the other one is a series. But the story itself is not so much differrent, they both starts with a disease came from the effects a meteor or something that hit on earth and trying to figure out the possibility of finding a cure. The main character of both title is male. You will definitely enjoy because of some baddass action.  
report Recommended by deathlike99
Both Main Characters is really similar. - Tazuna is similar to Ouma Shu. And they also has huge swords. - Koyori is similar to Inori.  
report Recommended by Blade-Fang-Kaori
Both take place in an apocalyptic setting with a bleak future due to mankind being on poverty and that a source is needed to cure the cause. Both shows are Sci-Fi themed with the exception that CS is realistic and GC is supernatural. The main char in both shows deal with philosopical and emotional issues. 
report Recommended by WingZeroRequiem
It takes place in a futuristic world where a group of people are at war with the world in order to save the humanity from extinction. They fight an evil organization that is the cause of it all. 
report Recommended by x-seion5
Both series feature plots in which the main character is caught up in terrorist groups, and have an oppressive international organization acting as the ruling regime. In RideBack, Rin gets caught up in these things due to her natural talent and skill with RideBacks, whereas in Guilty Crown, Shuu gets caught up with it due to a power he came to inherit. 
report Recommended by FinalReality56
Mysterious plot, with the "Terrorists" actually being the "good guys", Conspiracy in high levels of government, Tragedy and some very tear jerking moments, make these anime similar at a sort of surface level. Zankyou had a far more serious, experimental and dreamy vibe to it, whereas Guilty Crown has much more fan service and typical anime troupes. Both can be catagorized in the "emo-terrorists with psychiatric issues" category that I literally just made up.  
report Recommended by Ketamigo
it can use gears and are isolated 
report Recommended by asuna9912
well, both of them skips a lot of plot explanations and are sometimes cliched as hell but still you just can't bring yourself to hate them,lol  
report Recommended by yabuki-kun
Same voice actor (Yuki Kaji) and music composer (Hiroyuki Sawano). I nicknamed Shu as "Modern Eren" while watching it. 
report Recommended by PortiaGM
MC's wind up in conflict by getting involved with a mysterious girl and as well as joining a Freedom Fighter group to fight discrimination/oppression/tyranny. Guilty Crown takes a more darker and twisted approach where Gundam X takes a more normal approach. Notice some similarities in some characters especially their roles. -Ouma Shu-Garrod Ran -Inori Yuzuriha-Tiffa Adill -Gai Tsutsugami-Jamil Neate -Undertakers-Vulture 
report Recommended by Rikudo14
OMG its same Main guy extract weapons from his friends its just Guilty Crown is sci-fi ,Shining Tears is Fantasy 
report Recommended by Ashuraou
Both anime uses songs sung on the battlefield to overpower their enemy and also giving hope to those that need it the most. Both series are great and uses very unique array of futuristic weapons with outstanding art visuals. 
report Recommended by orbbie
generally unrelated passivist kid thown into war, becomes hero singing girls with reddish hair giant robots superhuman powers military future setting 
report Recommended by Robomar
both the main male character takes the power from contacter girl's chest 
report Recommended by TrOjAnHoRsE
Both shows are somewhat different genre wise. While Shield Hero is more of a RPG based anime Guilty Crown focuses in Sci-Fi elements. What makes them similar is the fact that the male protagonist at some point is considered evil while the female protagonist is loyal and always by their side. 
report Recommended by Nyanda
strong female lead, guy that is reluctant at first to take initiative and partake in battle plan then ends up being really good at it, romance between the two leads :) 
report Recommended by Michellebelle92
similar style, GC is a bit darker, and Inu x Boku is a bit cutesy alot of the same cast and love story 
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Just happen to be continuing the ideas guilty crown ripped off of other series' recommendations. Mostly people confer to Code Geass when they say Guilty Crown, but Utena serves as a much better example due to their similar motifs and usage of swift action scenes. In both series, a main character, who's either a male or a female with strong animus egotism, likes to pull swords out of other people's chests, because, why? It's fun, probably. Watch both series to find out their separate, individual purposes, but effectively, the swords/ weaponry which pops out of the people's chests happen to give the 'protagonist' power to kill  read more 
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Sci-Fi. Fights with machines. Future. 
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-Guy has a very powerful weapon that only he can use. -Kinda different but I think they are similar in there own ways, both are really goo 
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Both series contain supernatural themes mixed in with action, drama, and sci-fi elements. Both series contains a main protagonist who discovers a mysterious dormant power that lies within him. Both series also contain a dark theme with melancholy.  
report Recommended by Stark700
action/supernatural with some guy pulling weapons out of other people. 
report Recommended by cliveshiki
Let's just say that both involves guys who's is living a boring school life and all of the sudden got themselves into something which spells "TROUBLE" and the best part for them is.......they're enjoying it. 
report Recommended by Nasty001
They both have that annoying factor where I/we/you have no idea what's "really" going on. They both have that "bad guy" in the background that pops up, yet doesn't really play a part in the anime, until he does... They both have a romance that's doomed form the start (TC-she has no memories, GC-she "likes" Gai). They both have mecha-themed items (TC-some of the worlds they visit) They both are on a team that you're not quite sure is the good side, but they might be... (TC-Fai is not who we think he is, GC-the group Shu is in, is not on the "right" side of  read more 
report Recommended by fovika
Both are mecha and have a girl that fights together with the main guy.  
report Recommended by Orulyon
The world has a dark secret in both of these Anime that revolve around people having powers and abilities which make them stand out from the rest of society and be ostrosized. 
report Recommended by Yemi_Hikari
Both of these Anime take place in the future and deal with sci-fi and mecha. The animation style is a mix of vibrant brights and gothic darks. Both Anime also have a dark storyline to draw the viewer in. 
report Recommended by Yemi_Hikari
both have bloody scene, very both have girl with pink hair both are romantic in a way, guilty crown has more romance in my opinion 
report Recommended by pakin
Similar dark theme + similar crystals behavior  
report Recommended by hexaq
Same accentuation on "boy meets girl with tragic consequences", same sublimely bitter aftertaste. 
report Recommended by Tenchiken
Male main characters intended to be the "king", leading the good forces. Both Shu and Tori caused the death of a important girl in their past (Mana in Guilty Crown; Horizon for Kyoukaisenjou no Horizon). Also Inori from Guilty Crown strongly resembles Mana, while "P-01s" from Horizon strongly resembles Horizon Ariadust. The two anime have events and scenes that aren't always fully understandable, with odd things. Kyoukaisenjou no Horizon is more funny, while Guilty Crown is more mature and serious. 
report Recommended by Disillusion
Mild shounen spins on the 'magic girl' type. The leads in both are male characters who are pretty much average, using the abilities of the 'magic gilrs' sidekicks in order to save the day as they face off against threats that don't need to concern them personally - trouble seems to follow the famales. 
report Recommended by Gleam_Queen
Second part of Guilty crown is a dead ringer to Mugen no Ryvius: bunch of students left to 'figure things out'. Political power struggles, betrayals, oppression ... all happening under the menace of a external threat  
report Recommended by hexaq
Guilty crown is took out some elements from macross frontier. They both contain songstresses whose songs are relevant to the plot. Both have action and decent plot development for a mecha anime, and are recommended to watch. 
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Both focus on the idea of weapons hidden within human body, which are closely connected with people's souls; both feature teenage protagonist who is forced to use those weapons in order to fight for his family's and friends (as well as the world's, of course) sake; action in both takes place in the future, a bit more distant in GC. There are also some obvious similarities between the two girls who are the keys to enigma, pasts of the protagonists and their families, background events fundamental for the shows and the general messages behind them, however GC is more action-packed and futuristic, while "Persona" is  read more 
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Ouma Shu = Tokishima Haruto Tsutsugami Gai = Dio Yuzuriha Inori = Yumihara Hina Both have main protagonist pulled out of everyday school life without experience in the battlefield Similar Mechas High Budget Shu+Inori.....Aoba+Dio Similar how 2 of them pairs and becomes extremely powerful Gai has similar personality to Dio Both anime have main protagonist protecting a girl 
report Recommended by IveQuitAnime
Guilty crown is similar to coopelion in a few ways.. -Both animes have a sort of disease/epidemic -People have special powers. 
report Recommended by mellyluvsurbutt
I'm only on episode 5 of Guilty Crown, but so far this is what i can tell from it: Both main characters join a "criminal group" but both criminal groups turn out to be good. Both criminal groups adore their leader. Both main characters were tested and accepted into the group. 
report Recommended by drowningturtles
main girl is calm and reserved but serves as a catalyst for the MC's power. Both are mecha anime where the MC lacks confidence but with the help of the "girl" they both somehow become uber powerful.  
report Recommended by Indolence
A boy protecting the girl The girl is used as a dangerous and destructive weapon The girl is in love with the boy Same theme of war Differences: Guilty crown is more action filled and music is better! A definite must-see! 
report Recommended by Silia
Both main characters have a good set of mind but begins to lose their dignity. Near the end, both characters realize what they've done and return to their way of thinking with maturity. 
report Recommended by Yokoai
First one is that they both have complex plot. For guilty crown, plot really is complex but for Tokyo Ghoul √A they have made it complex I don't know the reason. Second is both MC are doing evil thing for those who he love. Third is MC of both serie are suffering and others don't understand. 
report Recommended by wasif_khan
Both are set in the future, with a outside force going against the MC and his organization. In Guilty Crown its Funeral Parlor and God Eater it is well... the god eaters. Both MCs have generic hairstyles and wield a big-ass sword obviously compensating for something.  
report Recommended by AwesomeDudex3
In my opinion they are both great animes. Gilgamesh is older but the story and art are well done and it keeps the viewers attention through-out the whole series. Guilty crown has amazing art and animation and share the intense story plot with Gilgamesh. I would recommend you watch both series.  
report Recommended by Kristine_Schultz
Sci-Fi Futuristic Hidden Abilities Powerful Love Knight in Shining Armor trope Beautiful scenery and animation Wonderful soundtrack Nicely woven story to not give away anything. 
report Recommended by 13radleyl
- Both have a badass main protagonist - Both main protagonist's have special powers/skills - Both are action anime - Both have really good art - Both have a good OST, OP & ED 
report Recommended by yusei757
-supernatural powers -use someone soul pretty much as a weapon like guilty crown for some reason whenever i saw asura cryin' it just reminded me of guilty crown, both are great shows with beautiful artwork.  
report Recommended by budweis3r
Both "A boy meets girl" animes. Male lead character development is similar. Whiny boy at the beginning becomes a hero(he-he) at the end, willing to save his girl and the world at the cost of his own life. Both have some ecchi episodes, though in Guilty Crown characters are more grown-up. Both male leads also have done some dark deeds to archive their goals. Guilty Crown is better in the part of soundtrack and also has less fillers. Both great animes really which leave with lots to think of. 
report Recommended by palasataja
If you love a future where Tokyo is destroyed by an explosion shrouded in conspiracy this anime is for you. :D 
report Recommended by DownfieldJunk
Both portrays a story line that sets on a futuristic/ sci-fi world. Both animes have shown the use of manned robotics in thei series. 
report Recommended by FreeKill38
Both have High school students. Both are supernatural. Both have gangs. Both have many great twist. Both have some romance although Guilty Crown was more suited for the romance genre. 
report Recommended by py_user
Similar: - superpowers - both have style. sound and animation are good. - neither make much sense, but make up for it by being flashy and epic. - a lot of characters have ambiguous morals Dissimilar: - context is very different. there is no real similarity in the story or setting. - while main reason for making this recommendation is style, it is a matter of impact, not direct similarity. they look quite different. 
report Recommended by Elfster
The style of the characters is really similar, which I love. However, that's about where the similarities end... 
report Recommended by whatisaheart
Groups fighting for freedom (Japan and Colonies) against tyrannical factions (GHQ and United Earth Sphere Alliance). Guilty Crown is similar to Code Geass whose story is based on Gundam Wing but with a more Evangelion approach meaning more supernatural powers are involved than just aristocrats and mechas.  
report Recommended by Rikudo14
Groups (Undertakers and Celestial Being) fight tyrannical organizations (GHQ and A-Laws) to save the world from oppression. Supernatural powers are involved (Void and Innovator powers) as well as mechas. A lot of drama, suspense, and twists involved. 
report Recommended by Rikudo14
Both show's setting (Japan and Tokyo) are in ruins at a post apocalyptic state especially finding a way to cure the disturbance that affected it. Both have dark tone, twists, powers, revelations, interactions, and romance.  
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If you like Gundam 00 even Code Geass, try Guilty Crown as well even if you're also big in to Sci Fi and Mechas as well. Other than just mechas, supernatural powers are also involved including drama, interactions, romance, twists, and revelations that will shock the whole story to another level which you'll never forget for your entire life. 
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Gai Tsutsugami and Rey Za Burrel are similar and the main protagonist Ouma Shu is similar to Kira Yamato and the same goes for a pink haired singing girl (Inori and Lacus) . Story involves groups fighting corruption and at some point, revelations, corruption drama, and tragedy involve.  
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Both anime have qualities that can make one feel attach to the character's traits and actions in their life which are similar in their quest of finding love  
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