Baccano!

Anime: Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha

Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha addpermalink

Darker than Black follows a more episodic structure, but both of them have memorable soundtracks filled with jazz. 

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Anime: Kara no Kyoukai Movie 5: Mujun Rasen

Kara no Kyoukai Movie 5: Mujun Rasen addpermalink

The only story of any kind I recollect seeing executed like the fifth Kara movie, where the events switch between past, present and future on the fly for mindfuck purposes, is Baccano. Neither of the stories when told in order are complex, and Baccano in particular is easy enough to follow as is if you pay attention, but they can give headaches due to the mindfuckery.

Unlike Baccano, Kara 5 starts out totally linear, and stays that way for the first 40 minutes or so. Then, it proceeds to jump around like a rabbit on crack, and it left me pondering at the end whether I'd seen one of the best movies of all time or a movie executed in such a way that its flaws were well-hidden. Even without much understanding and a lot of confusion, it was totally gripping. read more 

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Supernatural, magic and gore and both have a rather confusing storytelling. 
In both anime, the story is presented like a puzzle and you have an opening sequence where you see what is going to happen.  

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Both masterfully employ non-linear narrative as a mystery/unexplained occurrence is slowly revealed as disjointed "puzzle pieces" fall into place throughout their stories. Dark atmospheres and palettes are typically used in both, though Baccano frequently provides comic relief whereas KnK seldom does. Nonetheless, fans of action will find plenty to like in both KnK 5 and Baccano, with both featuring top-notch, smoothly animated fights and occasionally over-the-top gore.  

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When it comes down to the story telling, I noticed that it's similar to Baccano!'s style. The movie changes a lot between past and present, though the main difference between these two anime is that while watching Baccano!, you are still able to follow the story and get a clear picture of everything at the end. In Kara no Kyoukai 5, on the other hand, you will get utterly confused at some points of the movie, just wanting to shout out WTF!? 

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Both of them rely heavily of non-linear story telling, and it's really really confusing at first. It all makes sense in the end in some way or another. 

Really confusing and complex situations all lead to one climax where everything comes together. 

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Elfen Lied addpermalink

Looking for gratuitous violence that doesn't always take itself seriously, dark humor, and interesting takes on characterization? These shows have it all. 

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Joker Game addpermalink

If you like Baccano! you will like Joker game for sure!!
First they are in the same era, second both have similar soundtracks, also they both adapted from novel.

When watching Joker game you will defiantly remember Baccano! not just for these facts!! They both gives off the same air, the tension, also you can't guess what will happen next!! thats what makes both series similar and amazing! 

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Hellsing Ultimate addpermalink

Both are intensely bloody, using physical decapitations/trauma and psychological teasers that bring interest and diligence. Their story lines are similar in the aspects of immortality, violence, power, and interest. 

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Boogiepop wa Warawanai addpermalink

Though not similar in content, Boogiepop and Baccano share a similar dark, urban-magical atmosphere and web-like plot which reveals itself slowly through each episode in the fashion of Pulp Fiction. 

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Jormungand addpermalink

Lots of interesting characters, each of them are powerful, lots of action and most importantly, lots of fun 

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Mawaru Penguindrum addpermalink

Both of these Anime have a non-linar storyline, an obsure mystery element and a supernatural side that one doesn't usually see in an anime series. (I'd go into more depth, but that would mean more spoilers.) 

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Gosick addpermalink

The stories take place during the same time period. Two sides comprised science and supernatural duke it out see who would survive. Each character has it's own charm as well. 

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Senkou no Night Raid addpermalink

Both anime feature characters in certain organizations (an army special ops group in Senkou and the mafia in Baccano!) that have superhuman powers, but they do not distract from the historical setting of the anime. If you like how these two elements do not overpower each other, then I recommend this anime. 

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Bakemonogatari addpermalink

These are for people who can really enjoy an artful story. These are both quite unique anime.

The only real similarities between these involve immortality, but they play into the stories in very different ways. 

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Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch addpermalink

Anime that you can no longer stop watching, the story follows a perfect course every episode and all episodes intertwine * - * 
is a dificel to understand, understand more when you realize it's perfect anime. 

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Gunslinger Girl addpermalink

Heroic bloodshed, unkillable fighters, and creepy children, with Mafia elements thrown in for for good measure. Gunslinger Girl is more measured, thoughtful and saddening piece, while Baccano boasts a wild storyline, black comedy and a lot of blood.  

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Jormungand: Perfect Order addpermalink

Everything comes together in the end. Events happened during the series seems unrelated, but there's something in them that reveals a much bigger scheme at the end. 

Baccano! is a much better series to watch though, honestly. At least it won't let you hanging. So if you're reading this from Baccano!'s side, my bad. It shows up both ways. Shikatanaimon. 

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Soul Eater addpermalink

The large ensemble casts for these series work well because everyone is relevant. Episodes (in the case of Soul Eater) or sections of episodes (Baccano!) tend to focus on a small group (i.e. a meister-weapon pair or Jacuzzi's gang) of the main cast, but when they function strongly as a united whole also. Soul Eater's length allows for more interaction between the many characters, but Baccano!'s multiple time periods gives it the illusion of being longer than just 16 episodes. Both also have a great balance of humor and drama. If you like supernatural without horror, I believe you will enjoy both of these shows. 

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Durarara!!x2 Ketsu addpermalink

The most similar anime by far, indeed same studio, author i can call them siblings.

*both has to deal with gangs wars 
*both take place in busty town, where everyone has unique character
*both have supernatural elements included
 

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Boogiepop wa Warawanai (2019) addpermalink

Both anime follow the stories of a wide cast of characters, around a number of strange or terrible occurrences around them. The occurrences are set up as their own unique stories, which can be independent from one another if not for the shared characters. 

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Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu addpermalink

Now, I know there's going to be a lot of people questioning my sanity for such a recommendation, but I'm going to do it anyway because, quite frankly, there are a lot of similarities between Baccano! and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya that are interesting and scare me just a bit.

First, the stories are not normal for the time and place they are set in. Rather, the activities that happen with the characters during each series could be described as "paranormal". These happenings really do help make some of the characters, and give the "normal" characters defining moments in each series. This parallel between the supernatural and the normal give and interesting spin on something we thought we know, but we just didn't dig deep enough.

As for characters, there are many parallels that can be made. First, there is a definite similarity in Haruhi Suzumiya, from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and Isaac and Miria, from Baccano!. From the surface, these three characters can be seen as flamboyant and annoying, spreading happiness to the groups of their choosing. Though its true that these characters act with different plans in mind, they also produce similar situations. Their situations go somewhat in this order - they plan, they act, they create a problem, they come up with a ridiculous solution, they preform a solution, the problem is solved, and then they plan again. It's a never ending cycle of, what some would say, destruction.

There's also a big similarity between Yuki, from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, and Chane, from Baccano!. Though, it's true that Chane starts to show more emotion during the end of the series, both characters have a connection with acting quietly with their own goals in mind. Chane does take a more direct approach, but they both end up solving some problems with violence. Yuki does talk more than Chane at certain points, and her emotions aren't shown much at all, but for the most part, they are alike in many ways.

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya takes a lighter approach to the problems, while Baccano! is filled with blood, violence, and a lot of different, strange characteristics, but these series do have plenty in common. The ideas behind each series are different, but if a viewer likes one, the other would be interesting to at least look at. Just be aware that The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is lighter, a bit more childish, and has its hints of dirty humor while Baccano! focuses more on violence, character humor, and darker ideals. read more

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ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka addpermalink

Baccano is similar mysterious. You follow many characters who are somehow connected.
Following the characters you will find more about the mysterious story and the final plot that will be presented.
The narration is also quite similar. 

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Angel Beats! addpermalink

For some reason, I always compare these 2 a lot. Both have a huge set of characters, Angel Beats somewhat fails on this while Baccano succeeds. Both include comic relief breaks to make the pacing refreshing in the forms of T.K. and Isaac and Miria. If you love to see a big cast of characters go crazy, both are must see. 

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Karneval (TV) addpermalink

The atmosphere is alike in these series, but Karneval is more bright, while Baccano is dark. If you like this anime you shoud try and watch Baccano)  

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K addpermalink

Both Baccano! and 'K' have the same method of story telling in the case of having the first episode not starting from the start of the plot in the hopes of getting the viewer hooked.
They are also both based off novels and have the brilliant skills of Shingo Suzuki (K: Director, Character Design. Baccano!: Animation Director) 

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Fate/Zero addpermalink

Both are thrillers.Both have numerous interesting and conspicous characters with no defenition of which is the main.Both have a fast pacing with something always happening but with quality dialogues as well.Both have supernatural elements and heroes with sad back stories. 

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Persona 5 the Animation addpermalink

P5 and Baccano! have a themes that pertain to Arsene and the Gentleman Thief, jazzy soundtrack, stylish art, and revolves around various characters who are important to semi important. 

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Steins;Gate addpermalink

While Baccano is not about time travel, I feel that people who enjoy Steins;gate should try out Baccano. It is bloodier than Steins;gate, but full of mystery and you get the thrill of understanding more and more each episode. Once you finish the series, you will want to rewatch it to understand it better just like Steins;gate. 

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Kuroshitsuji addpermalink

Both stories deal with the supernatural and both are much more than what you originally expect.
They have well develped characters, comedy and still manage to tell a deep story. 
Great music and art. 

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Gintama addpermalink

Well, the genres are completly different if I may say so myself but when concerning the characters, both anime are on par. Both Gintama and Baccano! have instant love characters and they both invlude characters that are so crazy, it's simply hilarious.  

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Anime: Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabibito

Yami to Boushi to Hon no Tabibito addpermalink

Both are non-linear and complex, with several stories and characters intricated in various places and ages. Both have immortal people, magic/alchemy, and comedy. Both anime are long 13 episodes (3 OAV of Baccano! excluded). Also, both Baccano! and Yamibou are set, always or in part, on a train. 

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Early Reins addpermalink

Both involve trains, guns, action, and badass women.
Also, neither of these anime is set in the modern era. 

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Umineko no Naku Koro ni addpermalink

When I saw the first epsode, it feels like Baccano! Lots of characters are introduced. And, with same dark and comedic feels to it.  

No witch in Baccano though. 

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Canaan addpermalink

Both are slightly brutal, both have first episodes that are hard to understand... but both are awesome beyond belief 

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Samurai Champloo addpermalink

Why these anime, they  are so original, have a lot of action and comedy, if you watch both you will love them. 

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Katekyou Hitman Reborn! addpermalink

Both series involve the mafia and a load of action. 

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Durarara!!x2 Ten addpermalink

The most obvious title to recommend to anyone aware of either series but Durarara and Baccano are practically siblings. 

They both:
-deal with gangs
-have an ever-changing "point of view" narrative 
-take place in a backdrop of a bustling city
-have supernatural elements in a fairly grounded setting
-have a plethora of quirky personalities 
-directed by Takahiro Omori
-originally created by Ryohgo Narita

They even have characters from Baccano (Isaac and Miria) make cameo appearances in Drrr. While the quality of both is heavily debated, there's no denying the similarities they share.  

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Arcana Famiglia addpermalink

Mafia families, need I say more? How about interesting characters and a supernatural twist? How about nice humor being built into this. 

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Gungrave addpermalink

Alright, if any of you out there liked Gungrave, I can assure you you'll *love* Baccano! And vice versa. ;D

Both have the fantastic gritty mafia settings, plus plenty of violence, action, and even a bit of the supernatural. 

I was surprised no one else had linked these two animes, I saw the similarities at once, even the art styles are very reminiscent of each other.  

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Dogs: Bullets & Carnage addpermalink

Same feeling. Incredible and unique characters. Each episode focus on a different character. If you like Baccano, you may like Dogs.  

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Michiko to Hatchin addpermalink

There is something about the way the two stories are told. There's the same sense of a story not necessarily told in chronological order, that slowly reveals more and more of the plot as it goes on. There is violence in both these shows, and a focus on several characters, although Michiko to Hatchin stays mostly with those two. It's a great combo of violence and plot in both of these anime.  

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FLCL addpermalink

Funny, random and occasionally violent.  

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Mouryou no Hako addpermalink

The way the story is told - that everything is related and linked to other events in the story.  

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