 If you liked
Gunslinger Girl
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 ...then you might like
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
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Both series use fantastic elements (magic for Madoka★Magica, futuristic technology in the case of Gunslinger Girl) to set up stories which revolve around complex themes.
Expect drama, an immersive ambiance, top-notch music, surprisingly appropriate lyrics, references to classic works, and cute girls in unenviable professions.
Same deal, cute little innocent girls suffer for our entertainment.
I guess at this point everyone in the solar system has heard the name of Madoka, so I wouldn't say much about that.
If you can get pass the ridiculous premise of Gunslinger Girl (well it's an anime), you may be surprised by how subtle the show is handled instead of making it as loud as possible. There is no super hyper character, no crazy plot twist or epic music, all you have is a great atmosphere created with good pacing, expert timing editing, great voice acting and appropriate music. Instead of trying to make you care
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