Mushishi, Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha Recommendations
Imagine 2 completely opposite plots, give them opposite mood and setting but involve somewhat similar characters and outstanding value. That would be Mushi-shi and Darker Than Black. One is almost exact opposite of another, and both are captivating in manner of its own.
Main characters look somewhat same and are more (Hei) or less (Ginko) insane. Besides both are very composed, mature and logical. Both may seem older than actually are and are brilliant professionals in own fields. Difference lies in their approach and goals. While Mushishi's character longs to light, DTB's one is forcing self deeper and deeper in darkness.
Other similarities:
1. outstanding art value. DTB
has amazing choreography and Mushi-shi elates you with spectacular backgrounds,
- extremely lovable main characters,
2. episodic stories. You can watch just one random episode and still understand it fully without need of following whole plot line.
Differences:
1. mood. While Mushi-shi, despite all pictured hardships, leaves you warm inside, Darker Than Black attempts to eat your soul out,
2. music and sound. Mushi-shi sounds like temple in early morning and DTB is just another action oriented anime. I'd say voice acting is better in former too. Ginko was given amazing manner of speech,
3. comedy. There is none in Mushi-shi but there is a bit in DTB.
Reason to watch both and why I expect you to like:
1. They both are very moody.
2. They are just like opposite reflections of one another.
3. It is interesting to see how goal setting can lead one personout from most dreadful situation and help find peace and make another literally submerge himself in hell. Watching both series might inspire some deep thinking.
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