Death Parade

Casshern Sins addpermalink

Both anime feature nonhuman characters in a death-related setting who meet a large variety of characters that help them grasp the nature of humanity and death.
They both are also very stylish in presentation and, while it's mostly dark, can vary wildly in tone 

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I just can't stop but think that Death Parade is somewhat identical to Casshern Sins. The ending gives me the Casshern Sins vibes, where the music has a kind of isolated melody.
Also, both are made by the same studio, Madhouse. 
Both Death Parade and Casshern Sins are highly psychological and most of the show has an episodic feel to it. Though Death Parade moves on a stirring pace, Casshern Sins is a much more slower and prolonged series.
If you enjoyed Death Parade there is a brief chance you may like Casshern Sins as well.  

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The two series have been made by Studio Madhouse with exceptionally well-done art and animation. Death Parade has no manga, however, Casshern Sins does not strictly follow its source material. The direction of both series are episodic in the first part and the latter goes to the main story-line that attempts to solve its mystery, but are actually more style over substance in terms of plot.
 
Both present non-recurring secondary characters and a deadpan male protagonist. In addition, the two provide some existential thought for its themes and are basically one-trick ponies.  

However, Death Parade is much faster in pacing while Casshern Sins is much slower.  read more 

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Both of these Anime deeply analyze death and life as well as the meaning or lack there of in both.

Casshern Sins is an older anime so it's animation isn't as good as Death Parade's, but the story is certainly intriguing enough to hold ones attention even if it takes longer to form.

I would recommend this anime to anyone who has an interest in the psychological reasons behind a characters motivations.  

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xxxHOLiC addpermalink

xxxHolic is about a wish granting shop that's run by the wise enigmatic Yuuko and her apprentice Watanuki. The client expresses their wish, and they have to give back something of equal value in return. In Death Parade, when two people die at the same time, they're sent to be judged. The two people who just died are forced to play a game that's decided at random (billiards, a video game, darts, etc), and one is sent to Hell, and the other is sent to be reincarnated based on their behaviour and tactics during the game (they are not told that they are dead, and that they are playing for their lives, which changes someone's outlook pretty quickly). Both shows are overall episodic, and can make you question your morals. What would you be willing to do or give up in exchange for your heart's deepest desire?  And what would you do if your life was on the line during a game against a stranger, or a loved one? read more 

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similarities:
They both have a boy and a girl MC
There are plot twists
Some foreshadowing
A bit of mystery surrounding the MC
They both involve death
One of MC from both series has a special ability
Everything ties together 

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Haibane Renmei addpermalink

While they may seem quite different at first, people who have seen these shows will know where I am coming from. They are both heavily focused on character growth and coming to terms with both the self and the way the world they live in works. Death Parade is much more "fun" and approachable, Haibane Renmai is much more subtle and solemn, but both have surprisingly similar things to say once they are done. 

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Anime: Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru

Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru addpermalink

Both shows deal with the mysterious death of ordinary, everyday people. Some stories are episodic showcasing the lead up and how and why the people died the way they did. The differences are that Death parade deals with the supernatural approach concerning the after life, while Sakurako is closer to reality, focusing on the forensics and investigation of each case.   

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Tokyo Ghoul addpermalink

Both of these series deal with the issue of a character, who both does not really belong in the system of the other characters, think that the current way things work is not really the way it's supposed to be. Both also have creatures that are not human who have to deal with humans and their ways. They are dark series that both make you think, often dropping some quotes that have you sit there and think for quite a while. 

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Zankyou no Terror addpermalink

They're not very alike (only the tags) actually but for me, both anime affects you the same way. Literally. Terror in Resonance just has more action. 

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Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song addpermalink

Emotion. I'll make this one short because the extrapolation is hard here. However, a valid point to bring to the table is how these two question the very emotion of man through the use of two inhuman beings. What answers will they find, and how will they react? That is down to them in these series of iterations of interactions about human and non-human relations to emotion. 

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Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu addpermalink

Both shows are about understanding, or at least trying to understand others (humans and humans or humans and arbiters in Death Parade, parasites and humans in the case of Kiseijuu). Excellent execution in terms of art style, animation, and sound for the two shows. If you've seen one, then you have to watch the other so as to gain more perspective on the whole coexisting and mutual understanding concepts both share.  

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Aoi Bungaku Series addpermalink

Same studio, mutual voice actors, both are very dark and mysterious and have similar storytelling formats. Episodic cases on the most part as well. 

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Devilman: Crybaby addpermalink

Both have a story about what is good and what is evil.The impact scenes are very impressive,tho.Death Parade is the light version of Devilman.While Devilman:Crybaby uses many gore and death scenes,Death Parade uses the games of death to play with our feelings making us feel bad. 

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Imawa no Kuni no Alice addpermalink

Both death game focused mature anime. Both heavily psychological with sometimes graphic violence and shock value.  

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Wonder Egg Priority addpermalink

Death. Death in WEP and DP, are both used in some dark and unsettling ways, taking on sensitive topics whilst they are at it. It ends up making a pretty deep story for both WEP and DP to share. How people also react to the deaths of others, closely relate to them or not, is also something both anime take a look into, bringing forward interesting scenarios to play with.

DP doing this through games played by the dead and WEP doing this with girls fighting for those who lost their lives. Both also feature females who happen to know pretty much both worlds relative to each story, interacting with beings able to supply them or show them how the supernatural works.

Both anime are pretty good psychological anime for those who want to see others do a little more thinking about the things around them and how to react as such accordingly.  read more 

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Death Billiards addpermalink

Death Parade is based off of the short film, Death Billiards.
Both works are connected/canon. 

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Tomodachi Game addpermalink

Each episode is intense
Great character development
Psychological
Unique and interesting 

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Mirai Nikki (TV) addpermalink

The psychological tension is in both animes. Death parade i guess more. If you like psychological and plot twist animes i have to recommend Death Parade because it's really interesting , not quite similar to mirai nikki but I feel like the mood and theme is same.
In Death parade people are put into very tense situations and from that you can see mental breakdowns and more interesting ''events''.
Have fun watching it, Don't marathon it - Its more interesting 1-2 episodes a day! 

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Mahoutsukai no Yome addpermalink

While the setting could not have been more different, the two main characters are identical.
Powerful non-human, who despite not being able to feel human emotions, admires humans for them and wishes to understand them and his apprentice, young woman with exceptionally troubled past. 

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Steins;Gate addpermalink

Both Death Parade and Steins;Gate are filled with comedy and death. They both will keep you guessing and at the edge of your seat wondering what could happen next. 

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Boku dake ga Inai Machi addpermalink

If Winter 2015 has DEATH PARADE, well, Winter 2016 has ERASED.

Both anime employ the mysterious and psychological atmosphere in their respective series. Because of the mystery content of these animes, you will be looking forward to watch the succeeding episodes to unlock your curiosity.  

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Jigoku Shoujo Futakomori addpermalink

Both contain episodic stories and feature a main character cast heavily tied to death and the underworld, and judgement.  

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Kokoro Connect addpermalink

Lots of psychological themes throughout both of these shows.

Be advised -- Death Parade has a lot more gore in it. But seriously, did you expect something happy? It has the word "Death" in the title for crying out loud. 

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Cowboy Bebop addpermalink

This is another episodic anime where each episdoes can be pretty much watched individually, so if thats what you liked about Bebop then you may like this show too.  

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Isekai Shokudou addpermalink

This may seem like a stretch, but hear me out. Both share a similar episodic nature, with each episode featuring new characters coming to an other-worldly place (be it a restaurant or a bar) and being attended to (be it for a nice meal or a game-of-death). The respective locations are also overseen by a seasoned male server (the Owner of Western Restaurant Nekoya and Decim the bartender) who has recently taken a newcomer female under his wing (Aletta and Chiyuki). 

The differences arise from respective themes and tone. While Isekai Shokudou is a light and relaxing show, Death Parade is much darker and somber. The former has characters leaving the restaurant for their home world happy and satisfied, while the latter has visitors of the Quindecim judged for their past sins and sent to either reincarnation or the void, often very miserable. read more 

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Clannad addpermalink

I only recommend these two animes because of one thing.
Both animes are emotional rollercoasters!
They both include real emotions that shine in all the characters.
They also have great songs that people will listen to again and again.

However:
Clannad is a supernatural school life anime that solves life issues 
While, Death Parade is a psychological mystery anime filled with games after death. 

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Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi addpermalink

The theme is death in both of them.
Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi is about gravekeepers "killing".
In Death Parade, is about the afterlife. 

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Koe no Katachi addpermalink

While this may seem like a crazy recommendation at first glance, the two actually share quite similar themes and messages once you get to the end. They both deal with issues of life and death, self-loathing, regret, and trying to understand others. While Death Parade certainly focuses on it's style and aesthetic, which it has in spades, it never strays from the root message it is trying to convey. Koe no Katachi contains similar messages, mainly about the value of human life and what it means to connect to others. Both Death Parade and Koe no Katachi attempt to not only show the viewer the value of life, but can truly change the way you view yourself and those around you. read more 

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ReLIFE addpermalink

A person observing someone's life or emotion to reach the a specific conclusion or goal. 

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Mononoke addpermalink

A mysterious stranger appears and through various trials the characters we focus on reveal more and more about their pasts. As a result of that, they either move closer to their doom or their salvation. There is that general feel that there's always more than what appears on the surface and the unusual surroundings they are in might not be any worse than what is going on in their minds. 

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18if addpermalink

Both have mc dealing with a lot of people, each having it's own story that can sometimes be quite dark and dramatic. 

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! addpermalink

both focus on suspense elements as well as the concept of unique games each episode as well too. 

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Anime: Subarashiki Kono Sekai The Animation

Subarashiki Kono Sekai The Animation addpermalink

Both are death related stories as well as focusing on challenges that if you  win you survive and if not you die as well as a focus on amnesia as well too. 

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