If you liked
Ie Naki Ko Remy
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...then you might like
Kemono no Souja Erin
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Both these shows excel in being subtle as they do everything so well, they are not loud nor overdramatic in execution, and a sense of calmness prevails while watching them. Even when it comes to their romantic storylines, they are ever so subtle, and it is just SO beautiful to see it unfold. Gives a sense of realism and immersion to all the interactions that happens. I truly recommend these two, if you would like to have a new flavor of how anime could excel beyond what has been trendy for the past 15 or so years. they are beautiful, calm, subtle, execute everything efficiently - perhaps they don't win an award in any single category, but the accumulation of a job well done, makes for a lovely masterpiece, that only gets lovelier with every rewatch
If you liked
Wolf's Rain
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...then you might like
Fumetsu no Anata e
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From the snow covering the first scene in Fumetsu to the wolf .. it immediately hit me with Wolf's Rain feel. and as the show progresses, I can't help but feel that both of them relate to the same genre or somber adventures into an unknown world with a vague goal. the stories may have not much beyond those two aspect in common, but the overall vibe and feels just scream related. if you finish one and want to stay in the same headspace for something else, try the other.
If you liked
No.6
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...then you might like
Banana Fish
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definitely No.6 and Banana Fish fall under the same ... "vibe" ? Aura ? both have realistic gloomy worlds that you end up being grateful that you aren't living in one or the like, and praying for the well being of those stuck in such toxic environments both have relationships between the protagonists that makes you jealous and looking for your own "soulmate" irl. Cause FIGHT ME over this if you want! but I don't think there was ever a couple/partners more in love with each other than in those two shows! to the point where I find myself finding it difficult to call them "lovers" or "boyfriends" cause these two term don't come close, and instead seem to cheapen the value they hold for each other, granted they are also young, and each has their own background and baggage and priorities to sort through, therefore it's not like its a "happily ever after" Disney ending but for what it's worth, they are thankful and grateful for the time they had with their SO Banana Fish may be a level above No.6 in terms of how hard it is to watch doesn't make No.6 a vanilla show, but at least you know where it stands in terms of heartbreaking the viewer