 If you liked
Monster
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 ...then you might like
Banana Fish
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Though it seems like an odd comparison, both are extremely dark, engage heavily in mystery elements and feel like psychological thrillers. Both have some similar thematic morally grey content and feature characters with dark pasts tied to politically-charged conspiracies tetering on the edge of, or jumping over the edge to, insanity, though incorporates these elements in radically different ways.
Monster is a lot more atmospheric and slower paced, Banana Fish is much more character and relationship-driven and fast-paced. Both are among my favorites, however, for similar thematic reasons.
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It might not look like it from the start, but both anime touch pretty deep and dark side of society that doesn't really get much attention in mainstream media these days. Big crimes, corruption, conspiracies, few controlling the many. Mafia buying out police and court, experiments with humans, sexual abuse etc.
Whilst Monster is deeper and detective type, Banana Fish is more into gangs and revenge, but they both are for mature audience.
both anime take a place in a foreign country with a japanese getting involved in a mess f mafia and crimes ,both discuss heavy subjects of experimentation on human
both anime has a well built up mature story
Similarities:
Dark. Psychological. Thriller.
Deep character developments. Characters with dark past and mental problems.
Bloody and violent scenes.
Mature – I don't know why B.F. is tagged shoujo but it is better suited for mature audience.
Both focus around a conspiracy theory with the cast getting caught up in it and death on both sides and its up to the characters to stop it.
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