Bokura no

I think its obiviously..In both some kids must save the world, with a giant robot..But many problems apear in their way. 

Both have Mecha's, children's problems are very similar, run a similar issue, they seem to be complement 

Fourteen-year-olds with loads of emotional baggage piloting giant robots to protect a world full of people and things that sometimes seem like they might not be worth protecting. They both work the psychological angle nicely and are great if you want to kick your mood down a few notches. 

Bokurano is very similar to Evangelion: - they both have mechas, piloted by teenagers who are, little by little, shown to make extreme actions and decisions - the protagonists are forced to fight those "sort of unknown" enemies in order to protect/save the Earth, and all of them will pass through a very hard path Among all this, there's this very strong dark atmosphere over all the serie that will slowly bring both stories towards important and psychological ends similar to eachother. If you liked one of them, I highly recommend you to watch the another as well, as you might probably like them both. 

Several identical points: kids piloting giants robots, with hard and dismal plot; both are psychological too. 

Mecha, saving world, people problems 

They are both deconstructions of the mecha genre except Bokurano is much darker. Bokurano deals with touchy subjects it is much more realistic in the portrayal of its characters. 

Giant mechas fighting giant mechas, depressing atmosphere. 

Both series discuss the implications of using child soldiers to protect the world from terrifying, otherworldly beings attacking for an unknown purpose. It doesn't end well for the kids in either case... 

They both deconstruct the mecha genre and in both cases places the plot around humanity struggles for survival against a far my sinister being.  

Both shows have the fate of the world resting on the shoulders of young kids, who are in over their heads. The kids end up going through arduous psychological stress to fight in a war that they didn't start and where they are used as pawns for the power games of the adults. ...Oh and there's giant robots in there somewhere too. 

These two shows have similarities both in themes and setting. They each revolve around troubled youths forced to pilot mechs and defeat enemies for the sake of their world. Both contain psychological and nihilistic themes uncommon to the shounen genre, and both have endings which require immense observation skills to understand and appreciate. Evangelion is more impressive in terms of sound and visuals, despite its age, though if you enjoy one, the other will probably suit your tastes as well. 

Bokurano and Evangelion, two series that ... Mechas conducted by childrens, which voluntarily acceded, despite being used for other purposes, protecting humanity from beings outside this world. In episodes we see how feelings are explored, sadness principally, creating an atmosphere that can go to tragic at any moment, to see the past fighting the present in a constant struggle with such limiting enemies. 

both are mech deconstructions and very good pschylogical stories 

Both are psychological seinen series about a group of boys and their problems and traumas and how they cope with them, there're battles between giant robots too. 

Better version of Evangelion without the generic Dere-types. Bokurano is what NGE wants to be. The psychological aspect in this series is implemented much better than in NGE. A really well-written and not-forced Drama. Only critic points are the pacing at the beginning and the shitty-looking Mecha fights. 

The comparison between Eva and Bokurano is really popular, so I want to make a little point: IMO, their similarities are mostly surface-level (mentally ill teenagers piloting mecha, and that's about it... well there's also ephebophilia). Structurally and thematically, they're very different. Their core similarities are that they both deconstruct the tropes of the mecha genre and they're both depressing as all hell, but each in a different way. For Evangelion fans: Bokurano features much more focus on the civilian casualties, as well as the exploration of how a real-world Japanese society would react to mecha fighting. The protagonist lineup is a lot bigger, with pretty much no character getting more than one focus episode, but their development is well done and they're generally more sympathetic than the EVA cast. If you're the type to enjoy depression, Bokurano kicks Evangelion's ass at that — the kids' powerlessness to get out of their shitty situation is hammered down strongly and repeatedly. For Bokurano fans (if there are any who haven't watched EVA xD): Evangelion has a much smaller main cast, with more detailed development and a focus on how mental illness cripples people. The plot is intrincate as hell and very well constructed, and in my honest opinion, the messaging is way better (more humane, more optimistic, and more useful) than that of Bokurano. EVA is a series that will reward you for watching it. Finally, the animation is beautiful (in the parts where they had budget xD). P.S.: They also both have two of the best damn opening themes anime has ever been blessed with. read more 

We have the same circumstances, kids piloting huge mechas as the only hope to save the Earth. The plot is very distinct but in both cases, we have kids struggling with their emotions while they have to maintain their sanity and not break under pressure or Humanity is doomed. Lots of mysterious, hidden truth, monsters attacking mysteriously, and someone pulling the strings from the shadows. Visually, Bokurano is weaker than NGE, even though it was released over a decade later, but it still has some interesting character designs. Final conclusion: Bokurano might have implemented many elements from NGE in its plot, but it is far from being a clone. It has its own identity and it is worth giving a try if you are into this kind of mecha anime/anime that plays a lot with the pilot's feelings. read more 

If you an EVA fan or just liked it very much you absolutely can find much enjoyment in this psychological mecha thriller. The premise is similar, but different at the same time. A group of classmates operate a giant mecha that deffends the Earth from invaders from other realities. And wth each battle one of the children is have to die in order for a mashine to operate. It's quite a deep and tense watch. Deffinitely worth a poke for every EVA fan.  

Both shows put teenagers with their own troubles in baggage into robots to fight against an enemy that is otherworldly. Both explore the motives of their pilots and the greater mental states of humans.  

Ok so, putting Evangelion as an alternative recommendation from Bokurano might be an obvious choice, but there's nothing wrong with obvious choices. Both Evangelion and Bokurano take a dark look at the mecha genre. In both anime the protagonists have to deal with personal emotional struggles as well as, you know, defending the world piloting giant robots. Both anime have a tragic ending. (Well, I guess Evangelion has multiple tragic endings.) 

Kids in a mech, fight against monsters, battling not only the outside world, but also themselves as they struggle to cope with their lives in various ways. 

Young children fighting for the world in giant robots, both are also psychological. 

It's a daunting task to recommend something to someone first by comparing it to Eva, and I could distill both of their plots into about five words each and then tell you they were very similar shows, and based on that argument you may be inclined to agree with me. However that is not my goal, I do not believe they are the same show. I think they tread some of the same ground in very different ways, whether that be approach, aesthetic, or subject matter. It may just be my lack of experience with the mecha genre that makes me say this, but Evangelion is the only show that I could think of that would serve as a decent comparison. It also helps that it is one of the most popular anime of all time, and my goal with a recommendation is always to link a very popular property to an unpopular one. With that being said, give Bokura no a try, but please for my sake don't expect it to be the same as Eva. read more 

If you are not into mecha, but you liked Evangelion: Bokura no is for you, like Evangelion this anime is based on kids saving the world from an unknown enemy, while discovering their true feelings for their friends, family etc. 

Group of children with problems trying to save the Earth 

Kids with depressing backstories are forced to fight and die in a giant robot whilst experiencing existential dread. These shows go together like peanut butter and jelly. 

Both series focus on specific, backstory-heavy characters while incorporating the mecha element. Both series can be classified as "mindfuck" and it will leave a huge impact on you for a while, with a quite depressing tone. 

Both Mecha animes with kids around the same age having to fight in the robots to save humans/mankind that go through emotional scenes that also relate to their past. 

On the surface, both seem like shonen with giant robots. Both are also packed full of drama, psychological and emotional scenes. They also involve the lives of young teenagers. 

Magical girls and mecha are genres apart, but these series do the same thing with them: deconstruct them viciously. You have one, maybe two episodes to get used to the cast and premise, and then prepare to have your expectations torn down and a wonderfully told story filled with drama and trauma unfurl before your eyes. Structurally and content-wise there are similarities that pile up the farther you go, but of course to elaborate would be to spoil -- and if you've seen one series, you know you won't want to be spoiled for the details of the other. 

Despite being two very different genres on a surface level, I felt Bokurano and Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica to be so similar in theme, story and atmosphere that I decided I had to make the only recommendation I've ever made. In Bokurano we are presented with the appearance of a show about a Mecha piloted by a group of kids, but very early in the show harsh circumstance teaches them they've gotten involved in an event far larger than themselves, and not necessarily in a heroic way, nor in a traditional mecha way. In Madoka, we see an identical situation, with the anime giving the false appearance of a Magical Girl series, though it is something so much more dangerous, with only its art remaining as its only relation to the Mahou Shoujo staple. The juxtapositioning used in both of these series will bowl you right out of your seats, and the overwhelming sense of helplessness in both cases leaves you clawing for more, empathising with the characters and their cruel fates they've gotten thrown into without realizing. Though you could consider one show a mecha, and the other a mahou shoujo - two very different genres, both of these anime use those genres as a facade to hide their agonising plots that are one in the same. So if it was the atmosphere of Madoka that you enjoyed, I highly recommend Bokurano, and Vica Versa.  read more 

Madoka is basically Bokurano with magical girls. In both shows, children are tricked into joining what is essentially a death game with no hope of survival, fighting to the death against enemies of humanity for the sake of a greater good. Bokurano is more focused on psychology and maintaining a feeling of realism, while Madoka is more artistically oriented. Bokurano is longer, with a much more complex plot and cast, while Madoka is more focused, placing the spotlight on 2 main characters and 3 side characters. 

They have similar premise: young children are tempted to make contracts and play a dangerous game, often without being fully aware of what lies ahead. Anything more would be too spoilerific for either of them (the fact they are similar is already a huge spoiler). 

Both are about children entering contracts to gain the power to help save the world, but with some nasty catches. Both ponder the same dilemmas: 1) Is the price of gaining power actually worth it? 2) Can you trust anyone who hands out such powers? 3) Is the world really worth saving? 4) What is the difference between you and your enemy? 

I can't give the reason without spoilers, but in both stories everything starts almost like a game but in reality it is much more serious battle.  

Madoka has the same premise as Bokurano: a group of kids that are pulled into a contract not knowing what's ahead of them. Both of these shows have the theme of "fighting for what believe in or what you have left." Despite Madoka being a mahou shoujo show, these shows share a lot of similarities i.e Kyubey and Dung Beetle. 

Bokurano's idea is quite similar to Madoka, but happening in the Mecha genre instead of Mahou Shoujo. Both of them are about kids that have their lifes changed to become "heroes" - but the story approach is much more emotionally realistic than the average and both are quite dark. 

Both Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica and Bokurano center themselves around very common anime plots: school children being exposed to a magical or otherworldly force that offers them great power/makes them special. Both series than explore a perverted version of these plot lines giving them a grittier reality. Both Bokurano and Madoka explore the realities of being bestowed powers by a seemingly harmless off-worlder and the consequences implied.  

Both are about innocent teenagers who were tricked into a vicious cycle of death and destruction. Kyubey and Dung beetle are similar in that they both serve their main roles as manipulators, contracting the kids into a cruel fate. Both are dark and somewhat depressing.  

-High school -Psychological -Life or Death -Plot Twists -Fighting -Tricked into problem -Guidance by another being 

The main characters' faiths have been decided without them knowing it in the beginning. 

bokurano and madoka magica both share the fact that they deconstruct their genre(magical girl for madoka and mecha for bokurano). They both go about it almost the same way too, an outside source appears and messes with the children's lives forever, leaving no good endings. Madoka magica drew many aspects and ideas from Bokurano due to kyubey being very similar to dung beetle, among others. The soul jewel in madoka magica is its version of Zearth(the giant mecha). Both also show clear themes of the philosophical concept of Nihilism.  

Its a lighter version of Bokurano but still dark. Even though I hated Bokurano, because its mixed of Claymore, Stein's Gate... this series really makes you think. I liked this series. 

Nope, I'm not joking. Bokurano and Madoka Magica, yes. I usually write why I find the two shows i'm recommending similar but in this case I'm gonna have to make an exception since it's almost impossible not to spoil them. If you've watched one of them, you know what I'm talking about. So just trust me and all the other users who made this recommendation. They drama series with a twist to them. Madoka Magica is a magical girl anime with fine animation combining different styles which even though I thought was meaningless for the most part it was still pretty to look at. Bokurano's animation was more bland, it follows a 2-episode arc type of narrative and although it has some giant robots, it doesn't feel like a mecha anime. read more 

The setting is very similar. The idea is basically the same - people which have no choice (after signing the pact) but to fight for whole human race sake. In Bokurano, there are big robots (so it's more a sci-fi), in Madoka there are magic girls (so it's more a fantasy). Even the mysterious existences, which are coordinating their actions, are practically the same. 

Both shows feature a group of kids being tricked into signing a contract they shouldn't have, as well as an unscrupulous mascot character. Madoka is definitely better visually, while Bokurano is a much better character piece, but if you like one you'll likely appreciate the other. 

It revolves around young people, who are lured into a game they should think about before joining. Both anime has unknown beings that seem to act like God, and hiding the crucial matter of what/who they are actually fighting, and what the costs are of these fights. 

Both open seemingly tied to their genres; Magical Girl and Mech respectively. However, both take dark turns very quickly to a point where it makes you question whether "beating the bad guy" is really always the right thing to do. Also, they both have a child cast, which I guess is noteworthy given the content of both shows. 

- Both are deconstructions (Madoka of the magical girl genre and Bokurano of the mecha genre) -They get pretty depressing -In episode 11 of madoka, there is a reference to bokurano (the chairs) -Both are about children that get tricked into contracts  

Madoka Magica is a magical girl series about some teenage girls who make a contract with a cute animal named Kyuubey. Sounds like your typical magical girl series, right? Wrong! The series takes a sudden dark turn. Similarly, Bokurano is about a group of middle school students who meet a mysterious man in a cave. This man, Kokopelli, asks the kids if they want to play a game he created. The game involves saving the world while piloting a meccha. The show also takes a dark turn. 

-Both are deconstructions (Madoka of the magical girl genre and Bokurano of the mecha genre) -They get pretty depressing. -In episode 11 of madoka, there is a reference to bokurano (the chairs) -Both are about children that get tricked into contracts  

While the genres are completely different their themes are quite similar - Children tricked into signing/agreeing to a contract not knowing the consequences it will have on their lives.  

Both series are about people being forced into hopeless battle, against unknown beings. Plus each have a bad-mouth mascot character: Gantz has the Gantz ball & Bokurano has Dung Beetle. ^_^  

Both anime deal with an unknown seemingly all powerful entity with childish behavior forcing the protagonists in dangerous and lethal situations.  

Both Bokurano and Gantz have similar concepts: There is a horrible "game" in which one must kill to survive. However, although Gantz approaches this concept in a dark fashion, Bokurano makes it darker. Whereas in Gantz one can survive the game, in Bokurano you have no choice but to die once you've signed up for it. Both animes are thought-provoking and deep, with great character development. 

The players are put into a dreadful game, where they kill beings of other planetes/universe. Gantz has more gory violence while Bokurano has more psychological violence. 

Very similar, both gets people to enter a so called "game" but they find out it's not what they thought. Difference is that bokurano is more mecha with middle school kids. But it is very similar. 

A bunch of unfamilliar people get involved in a some sort of a game where their lifes are put on a scale and rules at the beginning are yet unknown. Both anime have strong psychological aspect and are pretty serious and interesting to watch till the end. 

* deadly game * despair * tragedy 

Both deals with people who are destined to die, and how they cope with it. Both explains each person's past to enable the watchers to sympathize with the players of the messed up game. Both worlds are destined to be destroyed if games are not carried out successfully. Both are good mix of drama, psychological, action, with twists that involve different worlds. 

Both imply a death game, where the last one standing wins. They both have a multiverse part.  

If you're a fan of that survival game theme, then you'll definitely enjoy this. Mirai Nikki focuses more on a direct linear storyline with 2 MC (2 others joining them later on) while Bokurano focuses on a storyline that bases on each individual character in a linear storyline. Both contain a lot of action, drama, psychological twists, and horror. Mirai Nikki also focuses a bit on romance between the two main characters.  

I've grown disgusted of the word "both". So, let's just say this: Mirai Nikki has quite a few kids (along with plenty of adults) wrapped up in a deathmatch perpetrated by a dying god looking to crown his successor. Where Bokurano portrays people coming to terms with duty and death, Mirai Nikki portrays people willing to part with the core of their being in order to survive. Bokurano employs a more consistent set of laws and concepts to its world, but fails to reach as far off the deep end as MN does as a result. 

•both are are about a game which focus on a group of people that are bound to the game and will eventually die •both the groups of people in each series fully understand that they themselves will die eventually, •both series, as it progresses, it shows each characters past and the psychological pain they withstand and under go as they come to terms with the 'game' •both are of the psychological genre, with the characters forced into 'battle' and learning to grow up as fast as possible, for there own series plots •both show the mindsets of humanity as it is forced into horrible situations and they both show the unkind side of humanity .. •they are somewhat similar with the 'game' and the psychological genre aspect, but if you liked one, you might like the other.  read more 

Both shows deal with children and very serious issues that surround them. Bokurano covers a wide variety with a diverse cast while Now and Then, Here and There weaves a more singluar story. However both share strong similarities in that the gravity of each story can be quite somber. 

If you liked Bokurano...try NTHT! It is a very good anime. It's about kids having to fight a war that they dont want to but have to to survive...give it a chance will not disappoint! 

Both share the theme of bleakness and the the feeling there being no hope for anyone. Both have absolutely depressing storylines and are spectacularly well done. 

If you are looking for emotional, serious, and depressing plots, they have the same elements. The settings are different, but the theme of children placed in war-like situations in way over their heads is there.  

At first glance these 2 shows aren't all that similar but my gut tells me otherwise so bare with me. Children suddenly find themselves working to keep the people they love safe. The children in both shows have access to special powers. Mecha in Bokurano, telekinesis in From the New World. The atmosphere and the tone of both shows are very similar along with a dark feeling of doom that keeps you watching to see what will happen next. So yeah it might just be me that feels these 2 are similar but either way try one if you liked the other. 

Although both anime differ greatly in terms of plot, there are a few striking similarities. 1. The protagonists are all children. Most part of Shin Sekai Yori, anyway. 2. The children of both anime are plunged into a cruel conspiracy created by the adults of both worlds. As both anime progress, we will soon realise the truth behind the cruelty of both worlds. 3. In both anime, the children are given special abilities to fight with. In Shin Sekai Yori, the children's psychic powers will awaken when they come of age (i.e., mainly telekinesis). In Bokurano, the children were given robots to pilot. 

Both From the New World and Bokura No have similar art styles and utilize heavy psychological themes within their storytelling to slowly develop a horrifying truth that the story mainly revolves around. The main cast features kids who have to rely on each other to survive and pull through an overbearingly bleak circumstance that they've mysteriously gotten themselves in. Also, the adults within both series have a mostly negative relationship towards the chosen children, which makes them feel singled out within their unique societies. Furthermore, some extra similar qualities include how both are very existential, deal with Earth-at-stake scenarios, and explore identity quite a lot.  read more 

At first glance these 2 shows aren't all that similar but my gut tells me otherwise so bare with me. Children suddenly find themselves working to keep the people they love safe. The children in both shows have access to special powers. Mecha in Bokurano, telekinesis in From the New World. The atmosphere and the tone of both shows are very similar along with a dark feeling of doom that keeps you watching to see what will happen next. 

15 normal kids lives are suddenly turned upside-down when either they pilot a robot to save the Earth, dying after piloting said robot, or being thrown into a high school run by a talking bear where the only way to get out is by killing someone. As you can tell, a lot of people die in both of these anime. They have themes of hope versus despair and despite having 25 main characters, it gives each of them a great personality. Bokurano takes itself way more seriously than Danganronpa, but they're both good anime- Trust me.  

Both shows are about kids put into terrifying situations and their reactions to them. They experience deep despair and are forced to develop the concept of life & death. Bokurano is more about the experience of the participants in the game and their perspective of life itself while Danganronpa is more of a mystery and never actually dwells into the dark minds of the people. If you enjoyed Danganropa you will probably like Bokurano, can't promise the other way around however due to Danganropa is too rushed and can't deliver the experience it intended to do. 

Both anime deal with the despair of teenagers. In both anime 15 teenagers are put into a situation where they're either killed or have to kill. In both anime is a mysterious being who got them into their current situation. They also give of a similar feel.  

Both animes feature many of the same genres such as high stake games, play or die, and psychological. As well as, certain characters dying in many different and horrifying ways, a little bit about each characters back story and history about themselves before or after they die, and discovering many wonders and mysterious about their current situation. 

Shadow Star Narutaru and Bokurano share the same general atmosphere of fateful horror. The same creator is behind both series and it shows. Children caught in a recurring pattern of violence and death form the basic premise of both series. The issue of the value of life is prominent in both, as is the role of responsibility. These series are character-driven and extremely dark; Bokurano focuses on the destiny of the whole planet, while Shadow Star Narutaru deals primarily with the cast itself, but in both cases children are pushed to the limit, making for agonizing situations that are masterfully handled.  

Do you like watching children being depressed and having everything good in their life go down the drain? Then Bokurano and Narutaru are the anime for you!  

Animes that tell the personal stories of kids and that deal with the psychological, with life and death omnipresent. Original story by the same mangaka.  

Both revolve around children experiencing a dramatic event forcing them to early maturity. However, Ryvius has far better direction and storyline. 

They both feature a group of children who are thrown into a bleak situation. They also share character exploration and plots that will make you despair at humanities horrible flaws. 

Infinite Ryvius and Bokurano are both mecha anime that center around a group of children who are suddenly put in a dangerous situation where they have to survive and fend for them selves. They are both psychological and dive into the minds of these children and how the situations they are in take a toll on their mental state. Despite all these children being in the same boat, there is conflict and drama between them which sometimes makes their situation worse. The scale is different in these shows though. Infinite ryvius has hundreds or even thousands of kids stuck on a ship in space while Bokurano focuses on a small group of fifteen kids to pilot one big mecha.  read more 

Both series contain sci fi themes and revolves around kids being the protagonists dealing with strange conflicts in their world. Both series has mysterious atmosphere as strange occurrences takes place and contains psychological themes. Both series are unique, intelligent, and a good watch for those interested into more refined style of anime. 

Both have a similar atmosphere (though Dennou Coil is not as depressing as Bokurano), the character designs are very similar (at least to me) specially because of the dull color palette, and both involve a lot of children. I first thought they had almost the same staff, but nope, they are just very similar. 

Similarities: ~Mecha ~Teenagers are chosen to "pilot" a Mecha ~They have to fight other robots to save their world ~Death is a common theme in these fights. 

Both are anime with Mechs/robots with themes of sacrifice and love. Bokura no is definitely more heavy hitting, but Mai HIME is worth the watch. 

Both are a darker take on the mecha genre involving kids who are forced to make very difficult decisions and are stuck in a world revolving around death and suffering.  

Both have psychological, mecha, sci-fi elements. The story revolves around the characters or group of friends fighting the enemies and taking tough decisions. Bokurano is more mature while M3 focuses on bonds.  

Both shows have an unknown creepy being who holds their lifes in his hands.However, this being has unknown intentions and its role is vital but passive most of the times.Both shows involve children and it is shown how they deal with their problems. 

Bokurano and DS2. Both series have these similarities: - The protagonists are chosen to acquire a certain skill, which will serve to destroy some enemies for the humanity, which, it is known how much they will appear. - The protagonists have the risk of dying, every time they use their abilities - The anime shows that fighting is the only option, since that will depend on the destruction of this world, by higher beings, who decide the fate of the Earth. The series convey the feelings of the protagonists, in their decision to fight or not, trying to escape their responsibilities and at the same time creating an excuse to do so. It shows the psychological struggle of them against the people who look at them with rancor, since their powers brought death to humanity. read more 

Bokurano and Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku both series have these similarities: - The protagonists are participate in a game where they acquire an unimaginable power (in Bokurano, control a wick and in MS Ikaku be mahou shoujo), which becomes a deadly game, where everyone could die. Of this game you can not leave, being these forced to participate in this game. - They are forced to perform "good" tasks for humanity, but likewise they can be condemned to die. - A doll, which caused such a game, is the one that explains the rules and helps them to fulfill their purpose. - While the episodes are showing us the lives of the protagonists and the different problems they have both in their life and in the task that they have imposed upon them. read more 

Both dystopian plots, with robots and children as main characters. both anime are quite adult in themes and both have nice views on the psychology of the characters. Main difference is the romance part and some laughable mecha designs on Darling in the Franxx but if you enjoyed either one you won't be displeased but the other 

The melancholic feel of the two shows is quite similar. Bokurano is a fun thought-provoking emotionally-manipulating piece on life and death, if you are into that sort of thing. 

Both of these shows involve a world-ending catastrophe: however, the main focus is NOT the catastrophe itself, but instead the emotional struggle and turmoil the main characters go through. Saikano hones in on the main couple's romance, drama, and their strenuous relationship as the world falls apart, while Bokurano examines how each of the mecha's pilots choose to interpret their circumstances and use the mecha's power accordingly, for better or for worse. The precious little agency the characters have left, and how the characters choose to use/exploit their power, is the narrative focal point for both shows. 

Both are intense coming of age stories about children facing otherwordly enemies that intend to destroy them. As each show goes on, you learn about each child character, as well as who these "enemies" are. Neither show pulls any punches in most regards and both have an unusual art-style that is both inconsistent, and gorgeous, at times. Both are also really good, though Noein's plot is bit messy and convoluted.  

Both anime have a main story based on mecha-robot and children that have to save the world/ppl they love.. both anime contain the 'sacrifice' side, and a lot of death >-<! Both series are really nice, and fafner has a char design really spectacular. Bokurano instead, has wonderful musics as background and op/endings :3 I recommend both :3