Jin-Rou

Both titles are centered around special forces that work co-dependently with the governing factions of their country, dealing with the political climate that dictates their line of work, as well as delving into the psyche of the main characters involved. The main characters of Jin-Roh and GITS find themselves questioning their placement within society, while also mulling over their existence in the process. These titles were also worked on extensively by Mamoru Oshii in collaboration with the parent studio, Production I.G. They have very similar melancholic atmospheres, hyper-realistic character designs, and underlining motif that runs throughout the runtime. It's centered entirely on adults, allowing for more nuances in character interaction. They're think-pieces that quietly meditate on its subject matter, allowing the viewer to piece together the narrative in real-time with the characters on screen. And as is the case with anything Oshii, there's no shortage of memorable iconography littered throughout. If you've seen and enjoyed one, then you'll more than likely enjoy the other. read more 

Stories which delve into the dark side of humanity, putting the main hero into a journey that they might not end up coming out of - or they just might, each drawn by something they feel is important - that is Akira and Jin-Rou. 

Tales of militaristic power, advanced weaponry, and the struggle against authoritarianism in a dystopian society, where moral dilemmas, deception, and betrayal intertwine to shape a riveting narrative. 

both worked on by Mamoru Oshii both slow, understated political dramas both mix action and thoughtful aspects 

both tragic in its twisted, bloody way... 

Very similar atmosphere and style. They each have pretty intense endings which leave you questioning the characters' motives. 

The two finest examples of hand-animated realism in anime. 

Both are coated with the Mamoru Oshii pace, brimming with symbolism and allusions. 

The Sky Crawlers and Jin-Roh have very deep an intricate plots, drama, love, and of course talking. There are both great action scenes in both movies. Both movies are made by Production I.G., also, so they share a similar art style. (one little easter egg: there is actually a character in The Sky Crawlers named Jinroh) 

Both tell the traumatizing tale of a military unit and the hardships that follow. The main protagonists in each anime are also very similar. 

Both movies feature a great soundtrack, a dark atmosphere and both feature similar characters; in both design & personality. 

Both are dark, good animated and great 

Although being a lot different in style and story, they leave the audience with the same feeling at the end. 

Both are set in a dark sci fi setting with unsettling violence in Japan. Fuse and Hei start off as killers but gradually develop feelings later on with the female lead. Both have similar endings as well. 

Tatsuya and Fuse are ruthless soldiers that have a wolf in sheep's clothing aspect and if you enjoy one of those characters, you will like the other. Both stories are set in a sci fi dystopian world where politics and discrimination are huge. Animation and Artwork are nicely well done due to the budget. The same thing applies to the soundtrack as it plays throughout the series. 

Both anime are dark. The art is similar. Both stories are dramatic. 

While they're very different in theme, Liz to Aoi Tori being music and Jin-Roh being millitary, both are symbolic love stories with beautiful animation where the struggles of our couple are juxtaposed to a fairy tale that's told across the movie and have an overall lesson to let go of the people you love. 

When a man has to decide between his long-time pursuit and capricious pastime once for all, which one should he choose? And how should he stick to that decision, letting go of whimsical fun for good? While Kasuga Kyosuke had to decide between Ayukawa Madoka and Hiyama Hikaru, Fuse Kazuki had to decide between staying with Kerberos Squad to the bitter end, or leaving the past away together with Amemiya Kei. The former had none of Kerberos' blood shed, only tears shed and hearts broken, with steel resolve and city pop soundtracks to get through it all. While on the latter, it involved the future of a nation, during the time of furious revolution and conflicts in both state apparatus and wider society. Life have never been simple - especially if one has decided what actually matters for his life. How he sticks through it all with the decision he has taken - makes a man complete. read more 

Both shows take place in a fictional autocratic Japan that feels Japanese. Major characters of both shows are cogs to the machine that maintain their state. The state is much bigger than any individual character. It is interesting to see how both shows tackle this "darker" Japan and what it does to the characters. 

• If you want to watch something which will make you think about the current situation of the world go watch Jin-Rou and Pluto. Both the anime explore the horror of war and it's aftermath. • There is a vert famous quote which goes like this " Evils are not born they are created" and both the anime really explore this idea in the most perfect way as possible. • Other then that both the anime is targeted towards the mature audiences and sometimes thing can be too complicated to understand. Their isn't any comidy and the stakes in both the anime is always high their isn't a single dull moment.  read more 

Tragedy is the common theme in both anime as they deal with badass MCs who are soldiers that take away lives one after another. Character development takes place at some point making both MCs regret their actions and look at their lives from a different perspective. Also both are depressing and dark meaning there is zero happiness throughout the anime. 

Both of these anime portray a corrupt government whose interests are at odds with what is right, just, and best for the people. They also focus on military power and terrorist activities in Japan. Definitely recommended these two anime for anyone who enjoys mature anime.  

These two anime focus on the depth what it means to be human, and the difference that separates humans from their emotions. They both focus on the idea on the rise of terrorism in Japan. They are both very dark, violent and have disturbing moments.  

Many of the same people worked on it and both are hidden gems 

Both are very similar psychological where people shelter a monster in their minds. They think they can't live as normal people and live as "wolves in sheep's clothing." The decor in both also looks like it is from the eighties. 

Both are movies that are fictionally adapted from stories that we all read/heard as kids. 

Both of them are made in no-anime style. I don't mean graphic (but in Jin-Roh it's more realistic than nice). These works resemble serious movie so much like director didn't find any good actors and decided to make an anime. 

Similar main characters and motivations, but the setting of Votoms is future hard sci-fi rather than alt-history. If you enjoy the premise of Jin-rou you'll enjoy Votoms. 

Both are fast paced, deeply philosophical, and bloody, action-packed dramas. 

While they have somewhat different settings, i think they share in essence the illustration of inhumane warfare with drastic animation. Jin-Roh takes a more serious and realistic approach, but Pumpkin Scissors can be convincing as well. 

Both are military, science fiction-like and highly psychological. The athmosphere of Jin-Roh reminded me of the Ghost in the Shell TV Series. You should see both at least once! 

Every time I saw the Sorcerists in their armor, it reminded me of Jin-Roh. Two action flicks, although Jin-Roh has a slightly better story and is much more gut-wrenching. Would recommend either. 

Jin-Rou also has war as central theme, a lot of disturbingly realistic violence, beautiful animation and will mostly likely depress the hell out of you by the time you reach the end of the movie. (don't watch Jin-Rou and Grave of the Fireflies in the same sitting, you'll go suicidal) 

Both are set in a dark sci fi setting with unsettling violence in Japan. Fuse and Hei start off as killers but gradually develop feelings later on. Not to mention both are badasses with hidden personalities that truly personify them. 

Both have dark settings with police officers as protagonists and great action scenes. 

2 of the last mostly fully animated anime classic movie's ( with exception redline) to date. just like when i saw the bebop serie's YEARS ago, it remains populair and both the films age like damn fine wine, while most serie's , ovas went fully digital in the late 90' early 00's. and both portrait that back then anime was full of life, and much much more. 

Both are dark, desolate, depressing examinations of human politics and nature in a dystopian society with a slow pace, beautiful animation and incredible ending. 

Casshern and Fuse start off as ruthless killers whom both later shows emotion later on as the story progresses. Both anime are very dark and explores psychological aspects that it portrays and are adult oriented.