B: The Beginning

Goods animes and anti hero protagonist, a brillant detectiive who deviates from the norm, dark athmosphere 

Both are thriller anime that follow mysterious criminals (Killer B/Sphinx) who turn out to have good intentions buried beneath their sinister actions. In both cases, their actions become a case that gets investigated by a team of police officers, with a disgraced but highly intelligent detective getting brought in specifically to help solve the case. As a whole, the characters are very alike. Koku acts very much like a more mature Twelve, and even has a similar goal, Keith in many ways resembles an older Nine (albeit with the same role as Shibazaki) and Lily even reminds me of Lisa (she's WAY better, though). However, for all the similarities between their plots and characters, "B: The Beginning" has an overall lighter tone compared to "Terror in Resonance", the latter of which borders on being a tragedy. Though, that's not to say "B: The Beginning" doesn't have dark or sad moments too, far from it. Those who like one should like both, but I personally prefer "B: The Beginning" due to it having better characters (especially the female ones). read more 

The character design is slightly similar, soundtrack, and the plot elements are too, without delving into spoilers. A good side which may be the bad side, conspiracies, and a bright detective with a past in the middle of everything. Without spoiling much, both detective's pasts are very similar, and they make very similar choices with who they co-erce with...  

-The main character is the bad guy -The main detective in both series are both laid back and intelligent. -A heroine! -Terrorist (since they bomb and kill) organisation - Psychological animes that make you think 

extremely similar shows, in which conventions of good and bad are blurred. 

both series are about extremely smart detectives tracking down a terrorist-like group. both have eerie feels. both protagonists (koku vs twelve and nine) are raised in a place that was designed to make them into the person they've become, and both places burned down in a fire (athena plan/the settlement vs jaula blanca). both also use symbolism of numbers (nine, twelve, five vs thirteen, four) and use folklore to guide the plot, as well as symbolism in characters' names that makes up their personality. 

These shows are so similar that it borders on plagiarism. Both have teen protagonist(s) who commit crimes for an unknown purpose and have a mysterious backstory tied to a shadowy organization. Both have a secondary protagonist who is a brilliant detective who had, prior to the events of the story, been working in "archives" for a number of years due to crossing a line when investigating a previous case. Beyond the physical similarities, though, if you like the mystery and psychological thriller aspects in one of these shows, you'll enjoy the other. Both have an interesting story with lots of unexpected twists and turns, and both pose interesting philosophical and psychological questions to the viewer.  read more 

Both a detective thriller, Shibazaki and Keith Flick share similar shabby-genius vibes, and also great anti-heroes.  

Both shows let you experience a blurred convention of good and bad, with a genral dark atmosphere, a brillant detectiive who deviates from the norm, accompanied by a great soundtrack  

both series contain extremely smart detectives tracking down a terrorist-like group, both have teen protagonists who commit crimes for an unknown purpose and have a mysterious backstory tied to a shadowy organization. 

-Detectives come back to investigate a special criminal organization. - The whole plot is quite similar with the protagonists being a detective and anti-heroes - The detectives pretty much got the same personalities as you watch more and more of one of these shows, the more it reminds you of the other one. - B the beginning has two different stories that are interconnected but Zankyou no terror focuses on one story pretty straightforwardly comparatively 

Both are suspense series about children who were government experiments committing various crimes. 

-Unusual plot twist -Many characters with an dark past in common -Great animation -One veteran genius detective -characters with mental disorders -Similar mood and art style -Similar character design -The main character has a moral burden on his shoulders -the plot revolves around a great mystery -Terrorism -psychological battles 

Both anime have similar detectives trying to find out the culprit and mysterious background around them. 

Similarities: The main detective are genius and calm, The detective are called to the police after a long break. The protogonist is a danger for society, but in fact a good person who acts with his own motives. The authorities experimented with children, trying to create an ideal weapon from a person. Excellent portrayal and deep meaning in the plot Detectives in both anime are even outwardly similar ;) 

I got very similar vibes from both anime. We have an investigator who was very affected by a previous case and criminals who had gone through a past in an institution. There are some parallels that I noticed pretty quickly while watching. Without intending to sound rude, but for me 'Zankyou no Terror' is a better executed variant of 'B: The Beginning'. Which is why I highly recommend 'Zankyou no Terror' to anyone who enjoyed this anime. 

Veteran detective are called back to the police force to Solve and hunt down terrorist who commit crimes for an unknown purpose and have tied to a government secret experiments 

The characters are really similar. Also has a very similar feeling when watching. Both have som kind of mastermind behind. 

Both are thriller, the story development is a bit similar as well 

Both shows involve a futuristic society where there are a string of murders committed by a specific person or group. The main female characters are apart of a police task force where a stoic man seems to know more than he lets on. Psycho Pass has a better sense of suspense than B, but both are decent mystery shows.  

Both revolve around a law-abiding criminal investigation crew, with the different members having different personalities. One being a new girl on the team who is focused on pursuing justice, who is intrigued by an older, mysterious man on the team with spiky black hair and a relation to the main white-haired villain. The themes involved are: morality, philosophy, supernatural (more sci-fi in psycho-pass, more supernatural in B). Both have plenty of references to Latin, astrology, and the Bible. These are two very similar shows, but with central themes so different they are assuredly two separate good shows. read more 

Though B's color scheme and characters look more mellow than Psycho-Pass, both present brutal murders, and main antagonists that stand in a rather gray area. Lily reminds me a lot of Akane since they are both enthusiastic about being cops and doing the right thing. Likewise, Keith resembles Kougami a lot in how their sanity got compromised in the line of duty. Personally, it is exciting to see a similar dynamic to Akane and Kougami in Lily and Keith. However, though you could say characters in B have parallels in Psycho-Pass, the way they interact in B is quite refreshing. Plus, humor is more present in this one which honestly helps. Overall, I believe B is a good watch for anyone who enjoyed Psycho-Pass.  read more 

tightly crafted, god tier cat and mouse series. both fairly dark. 

Both are crime shows with ideological antagonists and equally intelligent protagonists. They have a similar style, in regards to the art and the general feeling of the plot and action. 

the criminals, the crimes, the investigators and the general atmosphere of both shows is pretty much alike, only difference is psycho pass is more futuristic meanwhile B is kinda retro 

The villain in both animes is a cold blooded killer with their loyal pets who does their work for them. The detective work is also a lot similar in both animes. 

Series about criminal mastermind pulling strings for an ulterior motive. The investigation teams in both series are similar, carried cast of characters with different personalities who fit their role in the story quite well. There is also a supernatural (B) / sci-fi (PP) element to spice things up. A element i really liked about both shows is the wildcard player with his own agenda in the middle of the plot. 

If Mystery/Psychological anime interest you, you shouldn’t hold yourself back from this hidden gem. 

pretty similar in some of the content of each series. B has more battle-type action, where DN is more exposition.  

Both series feature highly intelligent and cunning protagonist as well as antagonist. Both are supernatural. 

Both involve investigators trying to track down an unknown source of murder. Both have similar genius detective characters Keith and L.  

Death Note, considered by many fans to be one of the best anime of all time, is very similar to Netflix’s B: The Beginning. The series revolves around Light and L, two intelligent young men that go against each other in a battle of wits. Light, an ordinary student by day, takes on the persona of Kira outside of class, a vigilante who kills criminals with a supernatural notebook. As a detective, L becomes Light’s natural enemy. He works tirelessly to uncover Kira’s true identity. Light and L’s cat-and-mouse game intensifies with each episode of the anime’s 37-episode run. They constantly outsmart each other, just as Keith and Gilbert do in B: The Beginning. The aloof detective Keith suspects that his longtime friend Gilbert is a serial killer. The distrust and the subsequent investigation becomes an integral part of the series, much like in Death Note. Death Note also has the similar supernatural tone and theme, as otherworldly beings roam the planet here, as well. read more 

Both are psychological thrillers, though the story is quite different of both titles, still if you loved death note there are much chances that you will love b the beginning too 

Both police and psychological anime. Also the protagonists are freaking geniuses. 

There is one person responsible for so much chaos and murder. We follow the story through the police's eyes in B but see 2 sides in Death Note. There are good backstories to the characters we come to know.  

B: Beginning is an anime based around a boy who was once raised in some type of experiment to gain the advantage to make his arm into a sword or very sharp metal. Art in this anime is extremely nice and recommended to watch with a tad bit of romance to find the one person he promised to save and find. Only to find them in the wrong situation. With the power to have wings, he destined to save the one he loves.  

Who's the bigger Monster? see both animes, you'll understand what I'm saying :) 

Similar vibes like in Monster, detective, psychological thriller. If you love monster and detective genre then try B. (SPOILER) especially if you love Johan Liebert:) 

Monster follows renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Kenzou Tenma who saves a young boy’s life. However, the mysterious kid links Tenma to a string of murders. Now he must find the identity of his former patient and reveal the true evil that hides behind this monster. Monster’s main antagonist, Johan Liebert is quite reminiscent of B: The Beginning‘s main villain, Gilbert Ross. They both are well-mannered, charismatic and handsome men. However, like his counterpart Gilbert Ross, Johan’s squeaky-clean persona hides his monstrous nature. Johan’s altruistic facade, like Gilbert’s, makes it easy for him to gain and manipulate new allies. This front has allowed Johan to commit dozens of crimes, although not to the extent of Gilbert Ross. Besides sharing psychopathic traits, Johan and Gilbert also look remarkably alike. They both are European Caucasian men with similar builds and piercing blue eyes. read more 

Netflix version of Tokyo Ghoul. Both shows have deadly creatures and has battles between them. Similar powers of the Reggies and Ghouls. Both of them have police whose investigating them. Gory and violent. 

Similarities 1. Supernatural and police procedural. 2. High quality fight sequences. 3. Both have protagonists whose hair turns white near the end. Differences 1. Better story/ doesn't feel as disjointed as B. 2. Characters are better fleshed out in Tokyo Ghoul and has a better supporting cast. 

When a harmless, kind human are changing into vicious heteromorphic being. Both contains gore scene, so better not watching it when eating 

Both shows are about criminals, investigations and police . Both are take place in a modern and high-tech European country. Both have a some sort of supernatural things.  

Both shows are adult mystery thrillers with a touch of sci-fi/fantasy. B: the Beginning does feel a bit more shonen-y than Hero Mask though (it does have more humor and super powered teenagers, after all), but I'm sure if you enjoyed the most serious/seinen bits of B you should love Hero Mask 

In both anime, the action takes very quickly and dynamically. Main caharacter is similar to Koku, and main vilians is identical to taht criminal organization. 

These series are based in the genres of action,thriller and with a touch of romance, with both having a protagonist with a unique personality that escapes from being generic. And the cherry on top of the cake is without question the great animations both of the animes have. Definitely worth watching. 

They are similar because :the MC has supranatural powers, the vibe is the same,tragic backstory, the power is blue.In my opinion B:the beginnin is more enjoyable and cool,but the similarities made me think of these two as a goog recommendation.The animes are supranatural,but Blue exorcist is a bit more lightly.Well if you liked Ao no exorcist, I think you are gonna like B:The Beginning.  

Both have a plot with cops, mystery and fantasy. 

Both based on sci-fi mystery with some thriller elements, where a group of detectives try to solve a puzzle to find a murderer. Also the main character is a genius detective, and lost his close relative due to a suspected killer. 

The themes and style are sort of similar. They also share similar character designs. The main characters are both fighters with a significant past and it's not quiet clear what their intentions are. They can not simply be put in a "good" or "bad" box.