 If you liked
Petshop of Horrors
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 ...then you might like
Kyuuketsuhime Miyu (TV)
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Vampire Princess Miyu TV and Pet Shop of Horrors are similar in that they both use supernatural aspects to tell stories of insanity and despair. In both cases people fall prey to their own frailties and it is from there that tragedy ensues. In both cases there is a quasi-human arbiter that stands aloof; Miyu's role is more straight forward than the ambiguous nature of Count D, when deciding the outcome of each scenario. These are dark series that deal essentially with the negative side of the human heart, using ancient myths as a framing device.
Both of these anime are composed of independent horror stories involving the supernatural, and are both aimed at female audience. But what makes them really similar is the meaning behind the concept. They both portray the dark side of a human heart, and the idea that more often people lead themselves toward their own demise. The dark and gloomy atmosphere, and the overall feeling, is also present in both.