Casshern Sins

Ergo Proxy addpermalink

Very similar characters. Both involve a guy who can't remember his past traveling a wasteland searching for his purpose. They each have some action and involve lots of philosophizing. 

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Dark and serious, both series takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. We have male protagonists who can't remember their past. 

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In this anime, the main character,Casshern, starts a journey to find out the truth about himself, his past.
In Ergo Proxy, Vincent Law, is also uncertain about his past. He has a double personality. Along with other characters he wants to find the truth about himself and his other side.
The world were the action takes place is similar, it is coming to and end, a world were humans don't have the control over it. The robots become aware of their own existence. 

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Both series play in a very apocalyptic world and have male protagonists who can't remember their past. 

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In a post-apocalyptic world the main character goes on a journey to regain his lost memories and learn the truth of his past self. 

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They both include a main character who doesn't know his identity and searches for his truth and purpose. Both have a gloomy atmosphere around alot of ruin. 

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If you like very grey, bleak, and dismal settings, full of characters that are just as confused about the world as you are, then these are two great series. Lots of moral ambiguity is present in the journeys that both will take you on. The protagonists are also similar in that they don't fully understand the world or who they are/what their purpose is until later on. Watching that journey is fascinating. Casshern is certainly much slower paced, but they both do a great job of conveying the mood of the broken society that the stories take place in.  

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Similar feel. Post-apocalyptic world/waste-land. A main character with no memories of who he is. Philosophy thrown everywhere. A girl who's interested in the MC. A small girl/female robot accompanying the MC, kinda. Some well-animated action once in a while.  

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Both of them have a similar atmosphere, a post-apocalyptic world where hope is nowhere to be found, where death is faced each moment. While Casshern Sins has more physical fights Ergo Proxy is more of a mindfuck ride. 

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Both are very dark and dreary and have a similar atmosphere.

Both take place in a post-apocalyptic dystopian world.

Casshern Sins is more accessible than Ergo Proxy because it is easier to understand. 

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What will happen if we don't have memories about our past?

Ergo Proxy and Casshern Sins are anime which have been setting up in the post apocalyptic world, where humanity almost reaching their end. Our protagonist in both series, do not have any memories related to their past which led them to confusion about their identity and the purpose of their existence. Both have been pushed to take a journey because everyone who get involved with them usually end up in a problem or even died. Both also have a special ability that make then a really strong characters in their series.

Talking about similarity, these two shows have so many similarities in the part of characters, setting, premises. They also share the same atmospheric feel with dark undertones, seriousness and a bit of "romance".

The only significant difference between the two lies on the character design, music, the ending and their philosophical quotes. In EP, philosophical quotation plays an important role in explaining the story. read more

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Both series involve a main protagonist wandering through a dystopian wasteland searching for the truth while not remembering a single thing about their past. Both protagonists are joined by an interested female character and a small child throughout their journey. Both series also touch upon the relationship between humans & robots who are self aware.

There are some minor differences. Ergo Proxy focuses more on the overall story which can be rather confusing at times while Casshern Sins is more episodic in nature while touching on an overall plot that is relatively easy to understand. If you liked one series you'll probably like the other.

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Both anime are set in post apocalyptic worlds where the main character is of huge importance in the events surrounding the disruption of the world. The MCs in both instances do not recall exactly who they are and must find the missing information of themselves and their role in everything.

Both anime have sections where the story becomes episodic 

The 2 anime feature the core element of corrupted (self aware) Robots who revolt and endanger mankind. 

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Trigun addpermalink

Both shows feature a lonely protagonist wandering dystopian wastelands and deserts. Vash the Stampede and Casshern both have incredible powers, are thus victorious in many battles and seem to be invincible. While there's a large bounty on Vash's head, the inhabitants of Casshern's world believe that killing Casshern would bring them eternal life, so they are both hunted and attacked wherever they go. 

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Both deal heavily with the moral weight of wrong actions and the psychologies of the characters who bear the guilt of these actions.  The main characters are similar in that, although both of them have sinned grievously, they both desire to atone for their sin and place a great deal of importance on protecting others whom they care about.  A dark atmosphere pervades throughout most of both shows.  

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- Protagonists with mysterious backstories that gradually unravel
- Main characters who have reputations for being very powerful/skilled with mixed feelings from the rumored people themselves
- Take place in sci-fi worlds that have an empty/lonely feeling to them (Trigun has a futuristic wild west-esque setting while Casshern Sins is outright apocalyptic)
- Tense action scenes
- Although Vash (and Trigun in general) has a more upbeat and humorous tone, they both have great serious and emotional moments 

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Both shows are narrated by beautiful poetry.
The leads are pacifists by nature and don't believe in wanton destruction.
Both leads have a bounty over their heads and are renowned for a massive act of violence that heavily impacted the world.
 

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Both shows features protagonists, facing the whole world by themselves, be it morally and philosophically. Both shows has this feeling that they're journeys to a final destination, but the destination itself is not the relevant, the characters they met and their interactions with them are main focus.  

report Recommended by Tyrraell

Similar format. The show is largely episodic but has a main story that develops over time. In addition, they both have top-notch animation, sound design, editing etc. Doesn't have the "feel" of most conventional, commercial anime. 

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Both shows take place over a desert landscape. Main characters have dark pasts and hidden powers. 

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Both are about unstoppable, non-human badasses that wander through apocalyptic worlds which are created as a result of their own actions while also being pursued by characters that wish to gain something from their capture/death. Both series also focus on the value of life and how purpose can be derived from hardship. 

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Texhnolyze addpermalink

Both anime have this gloomy but beautiful atmosphere and the action takes place in the future. The protagonist, an outcast, is searching for understanding of the world and so, the main thing going on in both scenarios is his journey. Both anime have another main character, a small girl who seemingly has the understanding of the world but also innocence. Answers to protagonists' questions are given in both anime. 

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Both are very well done series that share a very similar atmosphere and generally pessimistic attitude. They are both set in apocalyptic and desolate landscapes. Casshern Sins is much of a study of the human mind and what it will do when it reaches  its limits. Texhnolyze on the other hand is a profound study of how one identifies themselves through the human body. 

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Same feel. Dystopia, sadness and fights; thou Texhnolyze is more static. 

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Texhnolyze and Casshern Sins are two of "those series" that just aren't everyone's cup of tea. But if you're into dark, more mature-themed shows, then these are two great anime with dystopian settings. Texhnolyze mainly features partial-android humans and gives philosophical viewpoints on humanity; while Casshern Sins explores the sentience and self-actualization of robots. Both shows display themes concerning humanity, hope, despair, death, immortality, mere existence, and nihilism. However, there is a contrast in that Texhnolyze is at times void of any emotion, but Casshern Sins is filled with several vivid emotions. 

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Bleak, melancholic, technological and so slow 

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They have incredibly similar feels to them. Where as Gungrave is often recommended because yes on the surface the stories seem much more similar in plot, you have to realize that in both Texh and Casshern, plot has diddly to really do with it. I mean it moves along to tell a story but each persons sub arcs and motivations are really not overly dramatic. There aren't any grandiose betrayals for the most part or crazy intertwining stories. 

These stories are both moody and introspective. Casshern being far lighter. Casshern is honestly a great show with takes parts of Kino's journey into this futuristic dystopia. It's an existentialist anime.

Texh, well not much to say there. It is a quiet, somber and moody piece up until the middle event and final climax. Usually you just learn the background or some of their motivations. It almost feels like gungrave, right up until the ending. 

Nothing prepares you for the ending. Well this is where Casshern Sins does. Casshern's ending will prepare you for Texhnolyze's ending. 

Texz has the heaviest ending of the three, by a long shot. I have not felt so absolutely destroyed in a long time. The show delves into the surreal and wraps it with despair. It's a nightmare sequence. Not a dream sequence. A nightmare sequence.

You better be in a good mood, because if you were sad from Cassh's ending, you ain't ready for texz.  read more

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Casshern Sins is, in effect, the antithesis to Texhnolyze. Both take place in dark gloomy worlds at the edge of the apocalypse, both feature main characters of little words who don't fully understand what's going on, both feature very artistic and non-conventional art styles, and both touch on themes regarding life, death and self-actualization. But while Texhnolyze gives a message about embracing the worthlessness of life and reveling in nihilism, the message of Casshern Sins is to embrace the beauty of life and to never lose hope. 

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Mushishi addpermalink

It's not about the action, it's about the journey and the discovery of two amazingly created worlds. They both are pure piece of art!  

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Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou addpermalink

The biggest similarity here is the world. They are very bleak and grey and they feel as important as the main characters. Both focus on trying to understand something about the past history of the world and simply trying to survive in hostile conditions. 

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Built on a backbone of an apocalyptic world and slow pacing, both of these series focus on the nature and purpose of being, and what it is to be alive when everything is dying or dead. Casshern is a bit more action and story focused, while SSR is more episodic, but each takes its own methodical look at the world through symbolism and background imagery, as well as poignant character interaction.  

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Both shows are dark, philosophical, and set at the end of the world. The main characters of both shows meet different people along the way and learn their stories. Casshern Sins is more dramatic and has action, and it doesn't have cute character designs like Girls' Last Tour. However, the atmospheres of the two shows are similar. 

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They both have the same feel although Casshern Sins has some action. both have nearly tye same setting with Casshern Sins is a little more post apocalyptic and has more survivors then girls last tour. overall if your looking for a show with the same setting, pacing and overall feeling of Girls Last Tour then i would watch Casshern Sins. 

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Casshern and Girls Last Tour are about the same emotion, dignity in the face of the inevitable end. The former is an arthouse edition based on the mecha genre, the latter the moe edition based in the CGDCT genre. The mono no aware is equally strong in both. 

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Anime: Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World

Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World addpermalink

Both are science fiction series about a journey... Kino no Tabi is about a journey through human nature and society.  Casshern Sins is a journey to the end of the world, through isolation, death, despair and hope. Both are great introspective series that will challenge your view on the world. 

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Both series share some of the same genre's and feelings towards the world and certain characters. But while Kino no Tabi deals with Humans, Nature, Society and different Cultures, Casshern SINS deals with death, eerie atmosferes, despair, isolation and (lost) Hope. Both series deal with a lot of introspectiveness and will change the view to certain things for you. Both also share a great amount of good art/animation, though in completely different style's. 

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It's very similar in how of the main characters go around on journeys and how they are both very sad since they're both loners. It's short and blunt, but that's what I see in them both, they are very simaliar in many ways. 

report Recommended by AuroraStar

Both are very philosophical about life and death. 

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A journey through the world unknown, where the characters learn something about themselves everyday. Although Kino features significantly less action, both of these have a calming pace and convey certain messages, either in single episodes or as a whole. A couple of allegories can be found in each of them, and while not too forfecul, they do cause an introspection or two. I can't say they have the exact same niche as a target, but I'm positive that having watched and enjoyed one, a couple of open-minded people will surely appreciate the other. 

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Kaiba addpermalink

It's distant future, the golden age of humanity is in the past. Main character finds himself in a strange place and realises he have no memories. He starts the journey and piece by piece finds out who is he. Both anime are gloomy, with strong spirit of loneliness and bittersweet ending. 

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Wolf's Rain addpermalink

Both are about wandering in sad, depressing world to find something better, both have action scenes, both are in some way psychological. 

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Death Parade addpermalink

Both anime feature nonhuman characters in a death-related setting who meet a large variety of characters that help them grasp the nature of humanity and death.
They both are also very stylish in presentation and, while it's mostly dark, can vary wildly in tone 

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I just can't stop but think that Death Parade is somewhat identical to Casshern Sins. The ending gives me the Casshern Sins vibes, where the music has a kind of isolated melody.
Also, both are made by the same studio, Madhouse. 
Both Death Parade and Casshern Sins are highly psychological and most of the show has an episodic feel to it. Though Death Parade moves on a stirring pace, Casshern Sins is a much more slower and prolonged series.
If you enjoyed Death Parade there is a brief chance you may like Casshern Sins as well.  

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The two series have been made by Studio Madhouse with exceptionally well-done art and animation. Death Parade has no manga, however, Casshern Sins does not strictly follow its source material. The direction of both series are episodic in the first part and the latter goes to the main story-line that attempts to solve its mystery, but are actually more style over substance in terms of plot.
 
Both present non-recurring secondary characters and a deadpan male protagonist. In addition, the two provide some existential thought for its themes and are basically one-trick ponies.  

However, Death Parade is much faster in pacing while Casshern Sins is much slower.  read more 

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Both of these Anime deeply analyze death and life as well as the meaning or lack there of in both.

Casshern Sins is an older anime so it's animation isn't as good as Death Parade's, but the story is certainly intriguing enough to hold ones attention even if it takes longer to form.

I would recommend this anime to anyone who has an interest in the psychological reasons behind a characters motivations.  

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Fumetsu no Anata e addpermalink

Both shows are about the journey, both literally and mentally, for their main characters to understand their world and themselves better. Despite the different setting, the emotions which both works evoke is simillar, and the topic of life and death, as well as how you're spending your time between these two undeniable facts is the main focus of the stories, albeit somewhat concealed. 

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Shinsekai yori addpermalink

Both of these show's clearly occupy their own niche, but they also have a similar feel.  I guess they also have similar themes, similar pacing, and take place in a post-apocalyptic setting. They're also both really good.
Some other similarities:
Morality in shades of grey.
Inspired art+ character design.
Thought provoking without being overly deep. 

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Katanagatari addpermalink

Both has awesome handfights and similar spirit of journeys.  

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Brigadoon: Marin to Melan addpermalink

These two series have a very similar feel to them. Both deal with a world in ruins. The character art is very similar. There is an atmosphere of tragedy and deep emotions. Brigadoon has some funnier epsodes that Casshern Sins doesn't have, but overall I think if you enjoyed one of them, you'll like the other. 

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Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi addpermalink

Both are Madhouse productions where the main character help others find peace in a post-apocalyptic world. KamiNai deals with a world without death while Casshern Sins deals with a world filled with death. 

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Dororo addpermalink

Both casshern and hyakkimaru find killing and destroying as their only reason for living but they soon gain the heart to love someone after meeting a small child(ringo and dororo). So if u love animez where an innocent smile can change a heartless MC, u'll probably like  these two. 

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Hokuto no Ken addpermalink

Main character is extremely powerful. Travels across the land of a destroyed world fighting various enemies and helping strangers. Both series have lots of action and violence. 

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Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica addpermalink

Both are dark and depressing that messes around with philosophical themes and tropes about reality. 

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Yoru no Yatterman addpermalink

Both shows are somewhat darker, more serious takes on classic Tatsunoko shows from the '70s. They both deal with postmodern interpretations of the original shows' characters and stories, and update them for a new generation.  They also both take place in similar, wasteland-like settings. 

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Bounen no Xamdou addpermalink

These are both series that follow protagonists that do not fully understand their own existence. They have abilities that far surpass that of a normal human and are put in situations that test how much they value (or don't) humanity as a whole. Casshern Sins is much darker in tone and atmosphere, Xam'd is much lighter but no less serious. The animation and art direction in both is fantastic. Xam'd has detail that stands toe to toe with the best of Studio Gibli's films, and Casshern has a moody and expressionistic style that is not easily replicated. Both stand out for their strong visual identity. 

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The Big O addpermalink

Both are about lost memories. However The Big O features a mass memory wipe, while Cassher Sins is only limited to Casshern. 

Both of them however, feature a dystopian future due to a past cataclysm. that took the lives of many and are the result of the protagonist's memory loss. 

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Hamelin no Violin Hiki addpermalink

Both male leads go on a journey filled with despair and sadness. Both do not remember who and what they truly are, and they slowly discover the truth and consequence of their existence as time progresses. Same dark atmosphere, same philosophical storytelling. 

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Violet Evergarden addpermalink

Both main protagonists are titular protagonists, with the story being focused on character progression and development via their experiences with different individuals with differing strifes, struggles, and issues.
Both main protagonists seek to understand themselves better, as they both are not good with understanding or expressing emotions, or even just understanding themselves in general. Both tried to find a new reason to live.
Violet and Casshern both had to bear and deal with the sins from their respective pasts, knowing that none of that will ever disappear. Both of them have tried to commit suicidal acts due to almost having lost hope of finding a purpose to live.
Both Violet and Casshern are highly feared by other people/robots due to their expertise in combat, and both have held back from trying to kill if possible, though Violet absolutely tries everything to not kill her enemies as opposed to how she did in the past, whereas Casshern WILL kill if necessary, and may go "berserk" as well.
Both series have similar formats, showcasing a different character with a different personality and/or ideal/issue nearly each different episode, and ends off with a final closure on both protagonists.
Both shows display some of the most pristine and gorgeous showcasings of animation qualities.
Both shows explore a world after war, though Casshern's world is post-apocalyptic, while Violet's story is based off post-WWI settings.
Finally, both series have very grim and heavy themes, though Casshern Sins, being in a post-apocalyptic setting, is a lot darker and heavier, centered around the idea and concept of death and dying, while Violet Evergarden focuses on a story of loss after war, and is relatable with former war veterans. read more 

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Towa no Quon 1: Utakata no Kaben addpermalink

Quon and Casshern are both "indestructible" main characters atoning for tragic pasts.   

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Anime: Jinzou Ningen Kikaider The Animation

Jinzou Ningen Kikaider The Animation addpermalink

For starters, both shows star robots and feature a large cast of them interacting with humans. In addition, both shows are almost entirely grim while featuring a tormented protagonist. If you can get past Kikaider's retro animation/style, and you like Casshern Sins, you'll most likely enjoy it. 

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Cowboy Bebop addpermalink

Both take place in a cyberpunk setting and spend most of its run telling episodic stories about characters that ultimately tie in to a central plotline later on. 

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Metropolis addpermalink

Both are dark remakes of old science-fiction anime, discussing the truth of consciousness through the interactions of robots and humans. They both have a epic, mournful feel to them as well as similar artistic directions (this mainly being updating the artwork without updating the character design). 

Also, they both have  brief, sudden moments of English lyric songs that are meant to be mournful and emotional but come off to English speakers (at least myself) as completely hilarious.

They are both really great watches-- if you've enjoyed one but haven't seen the other, I'm almost sure you'll like them both. If you haven't seen either I strongly recommend them. read more 

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Tenshi no Tamago addpermalink

These two anime share a strikingly similar atmosphere. Surreal, dark, otherworldly sci-fi. The settings are post-apocalyptic, lonely wastelands where the characters wander with little to no dialogue. But when the characters do speak, it's most likely an esoteric line that ties into a deeper overarching theme. Casshern Sins features inserts of streamlined fight sequences throughout, but otherwise, both anime's pacing are a contemplative slow burn, accompanied by gorgeous music and artwork. 

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Pluto addpermalink

Both are fantastic, darker and more mature re-imagined re-adaptations of old works. both are also series that deal with the nature of humanity, and whether robots can achieve that. 

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Kaze no Na wa Amnesia addpermalink

Both series involve dark post apocalyptic story lines, come from a similar era of animation and have a similar tone, so those looking for something similar in nature should hopefully not be displeased. 

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The SoulTaker: Tamashii-gari addpermalink

Casshern Sins and Soultaker revolve around powerful but melancholic protagonists, who on their journeys through a dark scifi world meet many interesting characters. Both series are dark and have a comfortless atmosphere and tragic aspects through the whole series. 

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Heartcatch Precure! addpermalink

Despite being completely different genres, both have very similar character designs. 

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Shinseiki Evangelion addpermalink

Both of Them is very philosophical and make the plot's as puzzle which you must solve for yourself.  Don't expect the anime will tell you everything, because the director's want you do it for yourself. 

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Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song addpermalink

A pair of anime focused on a robotic character's responsibility to save the world from themselves. They use standalone episodes to focus on the emotional development of said robotic characters, moving the overarching story a little at a time while keeping the final destination vague along the way. They use some compositions (close up shots of faces, etc.) that are surprising similar to one another, and each have somewhat unique art styles.
 

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Yumekui Merry addpermalink

Both are directed by Yamauchi Shigeyasu and because this is some noticeable similarities between these two Animes, like dark scenaries and the protagonists which are wandering looking for answers to their existence. 

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Kurozuka addpermalink

Post-apocalyptic worlds, where everything is falling apart, main character lost his memories and tries desperately to regain them(kind of "lost" in Kurozuka), lots of action, both animated by Madhouse. 

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Sonny Boy addpermalink

The main characters in each show (specifically Nagara in Sonny Boy and Casshern in Casshern Sins) are stuck in a place they don't know, and don't know why. They both are in a depressed state because they don't understand the world around them or why things are the way they are, but they want to know. Both stories take place in worlds that initially seem completely empty. Both stories are bleak and melancholic, but also bittersweet. They are both profound, almost too much, but still manage to be engaging and have a lot happen. Time is basically irrelevant in both shows. 

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Fate/Zero addpermalink

Both are a darker take on their respective series with realistic themes. What they have in common are pretty much high caliber animation and visuals with better art and character designs. At times I can't help but feel depressing moments in both series. What they have both in common is deconstruction of what it means to be a hero. 

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X addpermalink

Both are dark stories about a certain individual trying to fight their personal struggles.

Also both stories have an apocalyptic and dark feeling to it. 

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Guilty Crown addpermalink

Both take place in an apocalyptic setting with a bleak future due to mankind being on poverty and that a source is needed to cure the cause. Both shows are Sci-Fi themed with the exception that CS is realistic and GC is supernatural. The main char in both shows deal with philosopical and emotional issues. 

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Anime: Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen addpermalink

Both shows emphasize in emotion, visuals, soundtrack, and storytelling that convey of what it feels like to be alone and hated. Kenshin and Casshern are cold blooded killers to begin with but at the same time they start developing to the point where they feel human and not a monster.  

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Akira addpermalink

Both are set in a post apocalyptic setting caused by a singular entity. Also the tone in both stories are gritty and psychological. 

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Devil May Cry addpermalink

Casshern and Dante are powerful warriors who cannot be defeated easily. The little girl in both shows have a similar relationship. The tone in both shows are gritty and dark fashioned. Not to mention people have been comparing Casshern and Dio's rivalry to Dante and Vergil. Personally I thought of Casshern Sins as Megaman mixed with the elements of Devil May Cry since Casshern was the one that influenced the birth of Megaman. 

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Anime: Irregular Hunter X: The Day of Sigma

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MegaMan X and Casshern Sins are quite similar even though their stories are different. First off, both of them have a cyborg protagonist who is designed for fighting. (Fighting styles are different though) Secondly, both series feature a world in which cyborgs live alongside with humans, almost as equals. It also seems that the human population has decreased in both of them.

Character desing is also something worth noting, since the main characters (X and Casshern) look very much alike. 

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Claymore addpermalink

Both take place on a fictional world filled with partially humans and partially different beings (Demons in Claymore and Robots in Casshern Sins). Both Casshern and Clare seek a purpose of their life by fighting in an episodic fashion as they meet allies and enemies alike. Madhouse produced both shows with high caliber quality and music. 

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Hunter x Hunter (2011) addpermalink

Both are reboots which are considered to be the darkest entries to their respective genre (Casshern Sins-Robot and H x H-Shonen) and both get deconstructed to make it depressing and realistic.  

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Death Note addpermalink

Both are dark, edgy, and depressing that hits you at some point of the story. 

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Jin-Rou addpermalink

Casshern and Fuse start off as ruthless killers whom both later shows emotion later on as the story progresses.

Both anime are very dark and explores psychological aspects that it portrays and are adult oriented. 

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! 5D's addpermalink

Both are dark take on their respective series and take place in a post apocalyptic setting. 

Yusei and Casshern are similar in terms of personality and are willing to protect their friends as well as finding a way to establish from the very sin they were involved with.

Also the main female are similar as well (Aki and Lyuze)

Not to mention, Shinigami reference in the show (Dune and Kyosuke Kiryu)

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Hellsing Ultimate addpermalink

Casshern like Alucard is OP and can't help to compare between Dio and Alexander as well. Hellsing Ultimate on the other hand is a masterpiece but Casshern Sins as an underrated show deserves to be one as well. 

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Blame! Prologue addpermalink

Immortal main character with no recollection of their past wandering through a ruined world. 

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Anime: Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season

Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season addpermalink

Attack on titan season 4's biggest characteristic is Eren yeager. His extreme complexity is what drives the entire season. Casshern Sins has inspired a huge part of Eren's character to the point that They are pretty much the same characters thematically. Scene by scene, line by line, AOT has been heavily influenced by Casshern sins. It borrows the most things from it.

Casshern and Eren are 2 of the most complex characters ever and even though Eren still wins in pure complexity, Casshern is able to achieve relatively much more in a significantly shorter run.

Other similarities-
1)Extremely depressing tones (CS>>AOT)
2)Great OST (AOT>>CS)
3)Heavily philosophical and tackling similar themes 

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Anime: Kara no Kyoukai Movie 1: Fukan Fuukei

Kara no Kyoukai Movie 1: Fukan Fuukei addpermalink

-Both are dark in tone and themes.
-Both have main characters who have complex and contemplative personalities.
-Each show has well choreographed and cool action. 

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Gunnm addpermalink

Both have a very bleak tone and no major villain or high stakes to the plot. They also take place in a very  beautiful and fantastic setting that feels real due to its worn look and the story's bleakness; one gets the sense that the world of Casshern Sins could have looked like Gunnm before the apocalypse. There is also an amnesiac cyborg with mysteriously strong fighting ability for a protagonist and similar fight scene choreography. 

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Samurai Champloo addpermalink

Similar format. The show is largely episodic but has a main story that develops over time. In addition, they both have top-notch animation, sound design, editing etc. Doesn't have the "feel" of most conventional, commercial anime. 

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Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu addpermalink

Both feature death as a major theme. 

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Argento Soma addpermalink

Both are similar in that they have sci-fi elements that follow their own set of rules, their main protagonists that are confused about who they are throughout the series, and both have main storylines based upon the ultimate destruction of the world. Both Argento Soma and Casshern Sins also similarly have a younger secondary protagonist who interacts with the main protagonist  and helps them discover themselves. Although it isn't labeled as one, Argento Soma has loads of psychological elements like Casshern Sins as well. 

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NieR:Automata Ver1.1a addpermalink

Both are sci-fi action flicks with androids as protagonists that contemplate similar questions: meaning of being alive, finality of death, religion, AI cognizance, etc. Similar post-apocalyptic settings. Casshern has a more melancholic tone on the whole. 

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Kemurikusa (TV) addpermalink

It amazes me that no one has made this recommendation. Both shows portray a dark, gloomy yet beautiuful post-apocalyptic world filled with mysteries. We also have female leads acting as a tsundere (and they're not annoying at all! I like them a lot). However, please notice that romance is a subplot so don't expect anything sweet.  

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Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu addpermalink

Both series are slightly existential and cover heavy themes, both deal with the survival of humankind, and both contain supernatural elements in a semi-realistic world. For similarities concerning the main protagonists, both end up in situations where they must unwilling fight in order to live, both are condemned by almost everyone in their lives once they know the truth about who they really are, both have problems with their "girlfriend", and both have a few metal breakdowns throughout the series. 

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Anime: Shinseiki Evangelion Movie: Air/Magokoro wo, Kimi ni

Shinseiki Evangelion Movie: Air/Magokoro wo, Kimi ni addpermalink

Both deal with existentialism and whatnot, have superb visuals and some pretty cool symbolism. Although sins is rather slow paced, a lot of people who enjoy Eva can really find something out of this show. 

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Dororo to Hyakkimaru addpermalink

It's like Dororo's atmosphere and world-feel in Jamurai Jack's robot setting and episodic-ness with a sprinkle of [Mushishi] introspection in places. And fuck tonnes of post-apocalypse [Angel's Egg] darkness. 

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One Punch Man addpermalink

The main characters in both shows are OP and have mysterious past and how they acquired their powers. Casshern Sins is the opposite of OP Man for the following Reasons:
-Underrated to OP Man's Overratedness
-Darker and Grittier tone to OP Man's Light and Goofy tone
-Casshern is more emotional as opposed to Saitama's lazy demeanor

Both shows are produced by Madhouse and if you enjoyed one or the other, watch it. 

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Anime: Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works 2nd Season

Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works 2nd Season addpermalink

Both shows deconstruct the concept of what it means to be a hero. Another thing they have in common is that they are darker than their previous counterpart series with better visuals, soundtrack, and artwork. 

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Anime: Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel - I. Presage Flower

Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel - I. Presage Flower addpermalink

Both take an alternative approach of their series in the most depressing and dark manner.

Music and animation are god tier thanks to Ufotable and Madhouse.

They show protag trying to struggle just so they can find a reason by continuing to fight.

Definitely a show for mature audience and taken seriously.

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Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei addpermalink

Both shows portray main char to be OP who never loses any battles. Tatsuya is more stoic and stable whereas Casshern angst and goes emotional which is the difference.  

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! VRAINS addpermalink

Vrains and Sins are the bleakest series in the entry so far.

The themes will hit you to the point of depression, realism, and edginess due to how dark they are.

Yusaku and Casshern starts of emotionless and ruthless searching for the meaning of their life during their journey and at one point meet companions and enemies as the story rolls along impacting their development.

Though Vrains is shonen, it is far more seinen than 5ds due to the tragic backstories and deaths that the cast has.

Sins on the other hand is the departure from Casshern only to target adults making it the quality show that nowadays has to offer. read more

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Persona 5 the Animation addpermalink

Ren and Casshern must overturn Ruin through various obstacles in their paths and are OP guided with strong individuals but must go under hardships and character development. 

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Anime: Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu

Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking: Mori no Tami no Densetsu addpermalink

Mushiking shares the same
character designer [Yoshihiko Umakoshi],
director [Shigeyasu Yamauchi],
music composer [Kaoru Wada],
sound effect designer [Tooru Noguchi],
writer [Ryuu Kamio],
and series composer [Reiko Yoshida]
as Casshern Sins.

And you can really tell within minutes. They're basically the same show.
Coming out a few years earlier, Mushiking is the proto-Casshern Sins.

If you love Casshern Sins, you will love Mushiking.

Sub recommended. 

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Blame! Movie addpermalink

Both series feature a lot of philosophising as a lost soul wandering a dystopian wasteland continues to find danger and get caught up into fights against futuristic robotic sentience. Blame! differs as it philosophises escapism as its protagonist wanders a labyrinth of concrete and steel. While Casshern Sins differs as it philosophises the concept of death as its protagonist searches for answers concerning his identity whilst being hunted by robots who believe by eating Casshern they will achieve immortality. So, if you are a fan of stories involving a dystopian setting with some action and a lot of philosophising, I'll bet you'll love both series. 

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Eve no Jikan addpermalink

Shared themes include what it means to be human and accept those different from oneself. Also, these shows are better understood through their symbols and overall messages rather than plot events. 

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Shingeki no Kyojin addpermalink

Both take place in a post apocalyptic and dystopian setting and have high moral grounds and philosophy that will bring the viewer to their knees and as well as life lessons that will be unforgettable.  

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Hajime no Ippo addpermalink

The heavy drama and character development in both shows are accompanied by intense fisticuffs. Both main characters serve as an influence to lesser ones. 

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Anime: Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha

Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha addpermalink

Like  Darker than Blackhe first half is character focus, is mature and most timen slow pace narrative. 

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Hanada Shounen-shi addpermalink

Both deal with the ain of passing fom this world 

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Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-hen addpermalink

Both are new version of two classics animes from 70s years (neo human casshern and mazinger z). 

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Street Fighter II Movie addpermalink

Both have a wanderer as protagonist and good action scenes. 

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Anime: Uchuu no Kishi Tekkaman Blade OVA: Burning Clock

Uchuu no Kishi Tekkaman Blade OVA: Burning Clock addpermalink

DRAMA!
if you like sibtle emotions and mixed feelings you can find more in (some episodies) of casshern sins 

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Hi no Tori addpermalink

These series are in many ways different, but both are very philosophical and thoughtprovoking. They are mature without sacrificing enjoyment and action. They also both revolve around the concept of eternal life  and are partly or entirely post-apocalyptic. I strongly recommend both these series, which are amongst my all-time favorites. 

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Infini-T Force addpermalink

This Anime will tell you about the world of "Casshern" (one of the MC´s in Infinity-T Force). There you will see his true character which is especially at the beginning hard to understand but worth to know. It has alot of action combat and also it is really sad when you reach the end of the show when you finally understand his actions and the world he lives in. 

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Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman addpermalink

Both have the same kind of spandex white uniform and helmet. Both appeals to 70’s art and even sports the similar hairstyle. It’s like Casshern is the missing member of G-force. 

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Noir addpermalink

Both series feel as if they move at a slower pace than other anime, but keep your attention all the while.  While there is much action, they keep a more somber mood, rather than the excitement of stereotypical action anime.  While you may not see much in common between Noir and Casshern Sins at first glance, I guarantee if you loved one you'll love the other. 

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Iblard Jikan addpermalink

Plot-wise they are not similar, but the colourful artwork in Iblard Jikan is reminiscent of the beautiful backgrounds from Casshern Sins and I'd say the overall mood is the same. Both feature great background music which creates a wonderful atmosphere. I'd say if you really ENJOYED Iblard Jikan, Casshern Sins may be your cup of tea. 

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009-1 addpermalink

Both series are excessively grim and dark retellings of classic Hero anime's.  In this case Classic Cyborg Hero anime's.  

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Anime: Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Seisou-hen

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Seisou-hen addpermalink

both Casshern and kenshin sufer from pinful sin of thy past.

both of thy show are sad sequels style  of long TV anime . 

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Uchuu no Kishi Tekkaman Blade addpermalink

Lots of similarities between these two. Main characters Takaya "D-Boy" (Blade) and Casshern aren't exactly normal humans and both are very indifferent to their surroundings, but develop and change a lot. They're very powerful delivering fast paced and over the top action. Both shows heavily emphasize strong rivalries with villians that are very similar to the main characters, with Blade vs Evil, and Casshern vs Dio. Both shows feature gritty, grimdark, and post-apocalyptic settings with similar pacing. To top it all off, they share the same composer Kaoru Wada, his music in both is very similar and incredible.

Fun note: Seiyuu Toshiyuki Morikawa (whom supposedly broke two mics with his voice during Tekkaman Blade) = Blade and Dio.  read more 

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Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier addpermalink

watching Casshern Sins made me remember Cyborg 009..
they both are about saving the world from destruction.. the arts in both anime are very similar.. with a taste of old robot anime..
not only that .. but both main characters Joe in Cyborg 009 and Casshern in Casshern Sins are very similar to each other.. 

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Haibane Renmei addpermalink

In both series the main characters seek to redeem themselves of sins they don't quite remember. Both sometimes seem meandering at times and absolutely beautiful at others. They also share a similar level of western religious symbolism without ever relying on overt Christian symbolism like Evangelion or Ergo Proxy. 

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Black★Rock Shooter (OVA) addpermalink

Imagine the awesome world of Casshern Sins except instead of 70's character designs fighting each other, we have girls who never get any sunlight in black string bikinis fight each other. Now toss in a massive amount of barely related scenes from a generic high school girls setting that will bore you silly when all you want is to watch those pale chicks in the post-apocalyptic bathroom in black string bikinis fight again

Ta-da~! You have Black Rock Shooter 

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Ou Dorobou Jing addpermalink

It's the same with the main characters traveling around, but the main character in this one is very adventurous while going in search of treasure with his sidekick; it's also very sad and can be very memorable at times. 

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Chrno Crusade addpermalink

I can't say how it's similiar to Casshern Sins, but I think that its' something that you may like since they're both very sad animes that are very much like slice-of-life animes. 

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Toaru Majutsu no Index addpermalink

Although both series are placed into total different settings, the eerie vibes, the fights and certain characters are pretty similar in a good way. The plot's and story develop on a different way tho' (as they are different), but they can be watch afters seeing one of the other. 

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Anime: Concrete Revolutio: Choujin Gensou

Concrete Revolutio: Choujin Gensou addpermalink

Both are very similar where the Main characters care for a different kind instead of his own and start on a journey to help people in need. 

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.hack//Sign addpermalink

Casshern is similar to .Hack//Sign main-character-wise. The personality types are fairly similar, and I feel that the sad undertone of each series is similar as well. That aside, actual story lines differ vastly in their own unique way. 

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Ginga Tetsudou 999 addpermalink

I'm really surprised noone has mentioned these two before. They are really similar. They're both dealing with philosophical themes concerning death and what it means to be alive, and dealing with consequences of your choices in life. They're both pretty dark and slow-paced animes about a few characters travelling around and discovering their own truth from talking to people they meet along the way. They both also deal with conflicts between robots and humans. 

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Sword Art Online addpermalink

-Both have an Overpowered main character
-Both characters go on their journey ALONE (for the most part) for similar reasons 
-Both stories introduce many characters in one episode arcs

Casshern's sins does have much less romance than sword art online. It focuses more on people fearing death. Sword art online looks at this a little bit but turns more towards the romance and trying to beat the game. 

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Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch addpermalink

Though there is a lot of action, both series are more about drama. Characters you've known for multiple episodes will suddenly kick the bucket. That said, half the cast could have been easily replaced by redshirts and no one would have noticed. 

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s.CRY.ed addpermalink

The plots are complex, driving the action, and the characters of both shows utterly wreck stuff with their fists. 

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Plastic Memories addpermalink

Similar overall message, but more padded and vague (in the case of Casshern Sins), as well as pointless. But there's some action and a post apocalyptic feel to it, so that may be a plus for some. Plastic memories does the job of relaying the message far better in my oppinion though, in a much more real and emotional way. 

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Kenpuu Denki Berserk addpermalink

Dark, soul-crushing action mixed beautifully with deep emotional drama. Main characters who are known throughout the land as legendary fighters, but are, on a deeper level, lone wolves who struggle with the purpose of living and fighting. Through existentialist themes and emotionally charged soundtracks, both shows accentuate the beauty in bleakness. Casshern Sins does this in an episodic post-apocalyptic scifi while Berserk does this in a more overarching medieval fantasy. 

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Rewrite 2nd Season addpermalink

Semi-overpowered main character does things he doesn't want to do to save the world from ruin. Along side him is a loli character who has more of an impact to the story than you might think. Along the way, the protagonist meets different characters that he befriends/betrays.

Casshern Sins is more of a psychological anime with slow pacing compared to Rewrite which is more of a fantasy/action anime. If you like one, I am sure you will like the other. 

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Guin Saga addpermalink

Like Casshern, Guin the main character, is amnesiac and looks for the thruth about him. 

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Gatchaman Crowds addpermalink

Gatchaman Crowds and Casshern Sins are more recent re-imaginings of classic Tatsuonoko Production anime made back in the 70s. But while Gatchaman Crowds is an optimistic portrayal of Japanese superheroes, there's a heavy dose of bleakness in the world of Casshern Sins. Either way, both series prove that certain characters and concepts in the anime medium are timeless. 

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Babel Nisei (2001) addpermalink

Both are revivals, remakes of the 1970´s t.v shows it spawned off, personaly these 2 are the very FEW anime remakes that i like , beside´s that it keeps both intriged story´s mostly unchanged like the Original one´s !!! 

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Accel World addpermalink

Casshern Sins and Accel world have both characteristics of humans, robots, and fighting. Yet both are completely different in story. Both have robots and fighting in another world-like place, yet Casshern Sins is more of the futuristic apocalyptic type, Accel World is more of the futuristic happy ending type . Accel World has more chicks while Casshern sins is sad and lonely. Either way both animes made me anticipated to see the next episode leaving me wanting more.   

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God Eater addpermalink

Anime that explore more of a world and its people in the post-apocalypse than telling a story. Both protagonists are survivors with unique abilities who must fight against enemies that want to eat them. 

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Karas addpermalink

both shows are made by Tatsunoko
both shows have dark heroes
both shows has creepy robots
both shows has a few unexplained scenes

major differences: Karas takes place in Shinjuku and Casshern Sins takes place in a apocalyptic wasteland 

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Megalo Box addpermalink

The premise of a future with a highly advanced technological society is present in both. The main characters also deal with alot of internal strife and encounter many battles. They are both beautifully animated and have great soundtracks. If you liked one then the other is a great choice to see next!  

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Houseki no Kuni addpermalink

- Storytelling thru avant-garde animation style; Casshern Sins has a darker colour palette
- You follow the MCS in both shows as they grapple with existence, their mortality, and things outside their control
- Both MCs are like children learning, thru each ep and with different new scenarios, their place in the world, and why they want to protect it from something so much bigger than them. 

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Cocolors addpermalink

Similarly vague and bleak worlds that get developed/explained throughout the story. Both use color and space fantastically to convey their worlds and themes. If you want a post apocalyptic story with a strikingly unique art-style, either of these are good picks. 

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Tasogare Otome x Amnesia addpermalink

Both main charcthers from these series are suffering from amnesia and both series show how they find out about thei past and what they do when they remember.And they are feared an both get false rumors made up about them.Other than that the series couldn't be more different,Casshern Sins is about a guy who doesn't know what he is and is in a futuristic time and he fights robots while in Dusk Maiden of Amnesia the main Charcthers a ghost.Even though they seem completely different you'll enjoy them both if you just like to watch series where the Charcthers have to regain their memory. 

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Anime: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2

Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch R2 addpermalink

Mostly recommended for Suzaku fans. This series has a main character who shares many similarities with Kururugi Suzaku: (Spoilers) 1. has committed a great wrong in his past, 2. goes beserk and becomes almost undefeatable when attacked, 3. has a 'curse' upon him such that he can't die. 4. Also spin kicks and cries abundantly. Secondary (female) character of the series also bears some similarities to Kallen. 

In sum, if you enjoyed watching Suzaku angsting/brooding and trying to find atonement, you'll probably enjoy Casshern Sins. 

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Deadman Wonderland addpermalink

How a lot of the people kept captive in Deadman Wonderland where either guilty of their crimes or not, they eventually found reason underneath the hell they've been put through..yet later realize that reality can't be changed without a reason to believe. In the end, the use of light is both dramatized and metaphoric between Casshern and another man during the last episode.  

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Koukaku Kidoutai addpermalink

Shared themes include what it means to be human and accept those different from oneself. Also, these shows are better understood through their symbols and overall messages rather than plot events. 

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