 If you liked
Chirin no Suzu
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 ...then you might like
Tokyo Ghoul
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While this may seem like a bizarre recommendation at first, Ringing Bell shares a very similar theme with Tokyo Ghoul. Notably of tragedy befalling a weak protagonist and how they find inevitably find themselves outcast from society due to being stuck somewhere in-between opposing sides in a conflict. Though they are of both sides, they are too different to find a place in either, left to despair in loneliness.
While the lengths and target demographic greatly differ, the overall message and tone is similar. So if you're searching for a downer, look no further.