Shinsekai yori

Similar after apocalypse premise. Once successfully survive the apocalypse, humans form small colony. But information of the cause of the apocalypse still remains classified. After stories develop, the dark truth behind the cause of the apocalypse slowly revealed.

These themes also includes morality concern, war between species, classified information, ancient civilization, and human experiment. One retell the story with the supernatural and the other one with sci-fi. 

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Battle for survival. The eradication of a species. Science gone wrong. 

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In both series, there are dark secrets that becomes unraveled as the episodes progresses. These involve humanity and their origins.

Among other factors, there is the concept of morality that comes into play regarding civilization and the people/creatures in them. From that, there is also conflict that results in battles/wars between the two sides.

There is supernatural elements present in both series that is a thrilling ride as our main characters takes on an adventure that they may never forget. 

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In both anime, there's a war between species.  Information is often censored in each society and both protagonists receive a revelation.  

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Both have somewhat of a Utopian setting but turns into a major plot twist towards the end.  

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Both shows contain similar human vs supernatural rivalries, as well as similar plot twists with regards to the nature of said supernatural  

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Haibane Renmei addpermalink

Both have a feeling of distance, not explaining much to the viewer and having a rather slow start. Haibane is more religous in a philosophical sense and has a dark under tone. Characters are well written in the animes and feel like real persons. 

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Both series focus heavily on trying to understand an initially mysterious and confusing world. The characters understand that something is wrong with their setting, but aren't sure what it is at the start. Both series slowly build towards understanding how their societies function. Shinsekai Yori focuses a lot more on society at large, whereas Haibane Renmei focuses more on individual character struggles. Both are fantastic at conveying a sense of both confusion and anticipation. They are also both excellent at conveying the internal struggles that come with grief, responsibility, and doubt. 

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Both shows are based around a group of characters that are living in a seemingly utopia, which have rules that should not be questioned. One common rule is that their stay is limited within some kind of a barrier/wall. They are shown to have some privilege compared to other groups in both series. As they enjoy their utopia they both have an atmosphere of a mystery and that something is missing. The main characters of both shows show less fear to find out what is actually going on, and try to unfold the mystery. If you liked one show, it is very likely that you will like the other.  read more 

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Both shows are characterized by their inexplicable mystique, philosophical nature and simple but masterful style of art. As each show progresses, the plot thickens and more questions need answering - the difference between the two? Shinsekai Yori answers said questions in full, while Haibane Renmei leaves everything to the viewer's interpretation. Both are modern masterpieces, and require a certain type of viewer to fully appreciate them. Not recommended for those who dislike slow starts. 

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Evoking awe, wonder, and suspense, Haibane and Shinsekai share similar atmosphere: mysterious, beautiful, often tranquil (especially in Haibane) but vaguely ominous. Neither has a setting too willing to reveal its secrets.  Both are set in a society of "anachronistic" technology, arcane rules, and enigmatic authority.
And both carry a sense of foreboding fueled by the sudden disappearances of characters.

While both carry philosophical underpinnings, Haibane tends to focus more on a personal level in contrast to Shinsekai's social commentary. Shinsekai also tends to be more action-driven and a bit darker in tone. 

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In both series the main protagonists are born with "special abilities" or a different appereance without knowing why they are so different from the others. 

The female MC's of these series shows their struggling with their life, which they didn't choose.

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Both are unsettling and explore world markedly different from our own. Although significant plot elements differ, the tone of the two stories is fairly similar.  

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Elfen Lied addpermalink

Super powers and creepy gore scenes with girls as the main source of these two elements. These titles both bare these features. Also, I heard that these anime share creators (not sure and can't check, but the atmosphere sure seems alike in those) 

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Both have very similar themes, but the execution/plot is done way differently. 

Similiarities:
-Gore, but different amounts (elfen lied has way more gore)
-Telekinesis as the major theme
-Characters reveal their background story/history slowly
-Both will keep you on the edge of your seat

Differences:
-Shinsekai Yori has a VERY different society structure (you may or may not like it), whereas Elfed Lied is similar to real life and quite standard. 
-The core objective/conflicts are still different despite similar themes
-Shinsekai Yori keeps you on the edge of your seat through plot twists/drama, Elfen Lied does so through pure gore/action
 

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Elfen Lied is a bad Shinsekai Yori. Instead of watching this bullshit of Elfen Lied, you should watch Shinsekai Yori : it has a most interesting plot, most developed characters and it doesn't consider yourself as dumb. 

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Shinsekai Yori is set in the future 1000 years from now, where humans with telekinesis powers live. Power does not involve vectors but is pretty similar, especially in the way people are killed. 

I see Shinsekai Yori characters as evolution of Lucy's race 1000 years in the future from the Elfen Lied timeline. Very interesting to see what such a world is like and how a society of humans with special powers has evolved and with what effects to the "others"

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From the New World, known as "Shin Sekai Yori" in japanese, has many similar themes as Elfen Lied. It is more refined that Elfen Lied and lacks the nudity and excessive violence.  However this means it also lacks the raw, powerful emotional impact of Elfen Lied.  The story moves at slower pace than Elfen Lied.  From the New World is based on a novel so the slower story seems appropriate.

The dominant theme of From the New World is the value of humanity and even what it means to be human.  It examines the practical and realistic consequences of people having special powers and how they might be used for "evil" purposes.  In particular, it examines what changes to human culture and lifestyle would be neccessary to accomodate such fearsome powers.  In some respects, it could be considered Elfen Lied:After Story, assuming Lucy actually took over the world.  If you liked Eflen Lied because of the ambiguous morality at play, then you will defenitely enjoy From the New World.

From the New World also has some tragic elements to the storyline.  Instead of the intense, immediate tragedy of Elfen Lied, its more of a slow, enevitable tragedy.  The story has no worthy equivalent to Lucy, but instead focuses on multiple characters and their interactions.  It also lacks the revenge/hatred motive seen from Elfen Lied.

If you had to pick one reason to watch this, it would be the judgement of traditional morality present in both series.  They will both leave you wondering if humans are ever the good guys... read more

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Both From the New World and Elfen Lied delve into the psychology of young children who have had a unique upbringing. Elfen Lied throws these characters into a world we know, while From the New World takes a more comprehensive approach by bringing you into the characters' world. Still, I think if you enjoyed the aspects of psychology and human behavior in one, you should give the other a try. 

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While the art style and story progression of both is quite different, Elfen Lied and From the New World have several key similarities 

-both have a sub-set of humans that have telekinetic powers (vectors in Elfen Lied and cantus in Shinsekai Yori)
-both shows start off with a mass murder rampage 
-both shows deal with morally where the line between evil and justified is drawn
-both shows depict genocide and child murder
-they both end on a hopeful but also very eerie tone

I didn't particularly enjoy either, but if you like anime that deal with questioning morality and have violent and disturbing themes than maybe it's worth checking out.    read more 

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Shinreigari addpermalink

Both have:
- Dark atmosphere with mystery related to supernatural events.
- Main gang has unexpected powers related to their mind.
- The setting is a small village and the main girl is related to a temple.
- Spirits/ghosts. 

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To me, these two series are quite alike. Both Shinsekai Yori and Ghost Hound adopts the theme of science fiction, supernatural mystery, and also gives off a mysterious atmosphere that occasionally leaves the viewers with thriller like endings.

Both series' setting reflects on a more country side/village environment as opposed to a dystopian setting. As such, there is more of a mystical background. From that backgrounds, the main characters from both series also has a similar age range.

Both series features supernatural events that also features that are unimaginable. 

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The atmosphere in both series focuses on the resolution of a mystery which spins off into a supernatural thread. Ghost Hound taps into more transcendental elements while Shinsekai offers biological and possible scientific (I.e. Sci-Fi) insights for certain aspects of the plot. 

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Ghost Hound and Shinsekai Yori have similar slow paces, a focus on characterization, and play with the effects of sound within a psychologically-charged supernatural atmosphere. 

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In my opinion these two series are quite similar. Not only have they almost the same art style but also have similar plots. Both are quite hard to understand and are extremely centered on philosophical conception of the world. Supernatural events occur in both series. They are more focused on character development than plot. 

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The main reason that connects these anime is obviously it's genre 'mystery'. Well it's commonly known that there are anime with sometimes very misplaced genre but you may be able to trust someone like me who's very much into anime with a chilling atmosphere in a mature sense. Meaning if you like interpreting and the attempt of figuring out what's gonna happen next or how every aspect of the anime connects together then you'll certainly be able to enjoy either of these anime.  

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I don't remember much about Shinreigari, but both Shinsekai Yori and Shinreigari have a very similar slow pace in their atmospheres, and these two anime are kind of strange - I remember I had a very strange experience watching Shinreigari. 

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Shingeki no Kyojin addpermalink

Both shows have the profoundly important and mightily depressing subject matter of the human race's survival hundreds of years in the future. The future civilisations in each show are very different from one another, but they both face the problem of tensions and/or conflicts between species that have come to exist since our present, not to mention further issues regarding the corruption of human governments and establishments. What's also important to mention is that both shows have an element of scientific mystery; as you watch you'll find out more and more about the new creatures that inhabit the Earth through the characters' own investigations.  

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Both are anime that are set in the future where the state of humanity was worse, a distopia. 

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Both anime are set in a false utopia, and as the story progresses, the protagonists learn more about the cruel secrets of their respective worlds. Plus, Shingeki no Kyojin has a similar thrilling effect to Shinsekai Yori. 

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Both shows are set in an alternative timeline/world in a post-apocalyptic setting after an incident that threatens humans to near extinction. In response, dystopian societies are created that use questionable means to ensure humanity's survival. Both have dark undertones with depressing subject matter that raises moral dilemmas. If you enjoyed SnK for its psychological aspects and not as another shounen action anime, you will definitely enjoy Shinsekai Yori. 

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Though SSY is a bit slower paced and less action packed, both shows are about main characters slowly unraveling the (horrible) truth about the closed off world they live in. Both have pretty shocking twists as well.  

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Both have secrets about the humanity and the whole world. In both are tragic horribly things that happened in the past, that are hidden now and that we will see later when they grow up. In both are things that just cant be changed like the right and wrong is uncertain, it's brutally and real.  

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Terra e... (TV) addpermalink

Terra e... and Shinsekai Yori are both animes about people with telekinetic powers set in a futuristic distopia environment. While Shinsekai Yori has a darker feel to it the plots of the first episodes are nearly identical. 

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Let's see...a plot that takes place far in the future? Check. Humanity developing psychic powers? Check. A society that looks good on the outside, but is teeming with corruption underneath? Check. Children being killed if they are considered a threat? Check. Includes several time skips in order to show characters coming of age? Check. Haunting soundtrack filled with the ominous chanting of a choir? Check. Waaaaaaay under appreciated? Double check.

These two series have so many surface elements in common that it's hard not to pair them. However, even beyond superficial plot elements, these two series have something else in common, something powerful and intangible. They both MEAN something. They are beautiful and devastating to watch. They will use your heart for a scratching post and kill everything you care about. They will leave you thinking about the cold dark corners of humanity, where all our demons lurk out of sight. They will open up the abyss of human nature, and ask you to stare into the dark depths. These are not shows that give you the warm-fuzzies. They are dark and haunting. However, they are also beautiful, in the way every finely crafted work of art is. They hold a mirror up to you, and ask you to look at everything terrible you are as a member of this wretched species called humanity. But the point of these shows isn't condemnation for humanity, because they also show the good we are capable of, if we choose to rise above society. 

 If you watched one, and you enjoyed the pain it made you feel, then why not double the fun?  Both are haunting, thought-provoking shows about the cruelty buried in human hearts, as well as our capacity for unfettered love.  read more 

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Watching Shinsekai yori gave me a strong feeling of déjà vu. Both series share many themes and plot elements but the setting differs which lends a different overtone that is reflected in their respective genres of space opera and horror. The same emotional framework is in both series as seen in the character development and even in the familiarity of the relationships. Both series attempt to make bare the human condition, don't pull any punches, and don't necessarily allow the viewer a sense of catharsis. So steel yourself beforehand or just let yourself go for a ride on an emotional roller coaster that doesn't end but rather just fades away. read more 

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- The undertone and underlying theme about humanity in both series are almost the same.
- This is that kind of anime that make you question whether "the side" you are on is "right" or "wrong" (apparently nothing is right, nothing is wrong). Yes it has a subtle gray morality.
- Both have similar 'coming-of-age' tone
- Both has 'time skip' that was really needed to the impact of plot and characterization.
- Both deal with human with psychic power
- Setting in the post-apocalypse (the different is that Terra E in space, while Shinsekai Yori in Earth) 
- Deal with humanity and its superiority complex
- Battle against "the system"
- Can make you depressed and question your humanity and morality

If you think it deep, the message conveyed in both anime is deeper than you think. Between human and other species, which is really, the "wolf" and the "rabbit"? Or.... is it the "system"? read more 

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Both anime follow the lives of a few children as they grow up (shown via time skips).
Psychic powers exist in both worlds. Specifically, psychic powers gradually develop in human beings due to evolution. As a result, some human beings do not possess psychic powers (most of the humans in Toward the Terra). 
As a result of a deteriorating world, the previous generations of both anime worked to control their societies through cruel means. As both anime progress, the protagonists discover the conspiracies and fight to protect what they care about. 

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So you're interested in a story about a society with psychic powers.  Ok.  But you'd like those powers to have rules and downsides.  Sure.  And maybe there's a power-struggle between those who have power and those that don't.  Absolutely.

Well you just described Toward the Terra and Shin Sekai Yori, both stories about cultures that seem like they're well-adjusted and maybe a dash utopian but are turned on their head by the young, well-meaning but inquisitive protagonist. 

Both have heaping handfuls of action and conflict, but what sets them apart is the shades of gray morality.  You'll find that people do bad things for good reasons, and vice versa.  It's difficult to pinpoint who's the true evil, and that makes for a dynamic cast and a storyline that will draw you in.  Set some time aside, because once you start you'll want to marathon until the end! read more 

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Zetsuen no Tempest addpermalink

In the greater sense, these anime are quite similar. Offering a mysterious beginning  giving an unknowing and tempting view towards the viewers on what the anime has to offer. The characters will gather and head for a grand adventure, while experiencing strong friendship, or something even beyond that. An adventure with some sort of power, yet not only being tested physically but mentally too as they deal with powerful emotions. 

To anyone that likes a dark, complex anime that slowly gives off its secrets, I can almost ensure you will find the anime likable.   

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These two series have the theme of dealing in issues with philosophical implications. Things affect the series' world at large. There is a lot of character development and drama in each. In addition, they are both rendered realistically (for anime style), as characters have less exaggerated features (ie more natural shades of hair...no bright pink or green here). They are around the same length as well, to add one more similarity.

Overall, they are quite similar and worth the watch. 

report Recommended by Valkyrie_Wings

-Some dark themes
- thriller... really dramatics keeps you want to watch it till the end. 
-MEANINGFUL dialogue. Sometimes dialogue is the most important part of both of these shows which shows you the meaning behind the world.  

report Recommended by AnimePianoangel

Watching Zetsuen no Tempest kept reminding me of Shinsekai yori, they felt similar, like if they were spiritual successors of each other (they are not). Also, they both involve supernatural abilities with kinda similar rules (although the abilities are different) and similar slower pace of story telling, giving a lot of time to try to figure out stuff ourselves, while also think about life itself. In overall though, I find Shinsekai yori darker themed. 

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These two anime are really similar because they all start out with mysteries and both reveal more and more truths as the story progresses. While Shinsekai yori incorporates psychological Freudian ideals and evolutionary principles, Zetsuen no Tempest integrates two famous Shakespeare plays: The Hamlet and Tempest. They both give off a dark feel, and the arts are quite similar as well. If you like one of them you would like the other one as well! 

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Mushishi addpermalink

This may seem like an odd recommendation at first glance, but it's not completely without reason - both invite contemplation on moral issues, the characters, and the mystical world they're set in without making any judgment, welcoming the viewer to either make their own or simply accede that there is no clear right or wrong. Shinsekai Yori is much more dramatic and epic, presenting a world that is dystopic; Mushishi is subdued and calming, presenting a world that is filled with muted wonder, if at times melancholic. 

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Shinseiki Evangelion addpermalink

Both series are set in the future and are very heavy. Both require you to really think about what is going, watch carefully, and will have you thinking about them long after you've finished them. If you are looking for something serious and mind boggling to watch I would definitely recommend you either of these! 

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Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu addpermalink

Two competing factions battle for survival.  In both of these series it is humans vs some kind of perceived monstrous being.  However, soon you realize both are simply vying for survival, an instinct every creature has.  This further blurs the line between good or bad.  Although I think Shinsekai yori does an immensely better job at this than Kiseijuu does, there are parallels and in the end you wonder who is the real monster. 

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Boku dake ga Inai Machi addpermalink

Same studio but in many ways a mirror of Erased. Compelling characters and a story that will have you hanging on to your seat.   

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In Shinsekai Yori, the protagonist discovers the world she lives in and fought for her people when faced with calamity
In Boku dake ga inai machi, the protagonist seeks to solve the mystery of the serial kidnappings and tries to save victims by going back in time

Both are extraordinarily intriguing and share similar atmosphere
These two are rare masterpieces and have original story on top of good illustrations and well used BGM

Shinsekai Yori fans, a similar masterpiece is finally out!! 

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Both anime done by A-1 Pictures feature supernatural powers and a cast of adolescent children. Both are a mystery anime of sort where the characters tries to figure out the culprit. In both anime, students disappear from their academy and the MC tries to figure out why. Both have their own psychological elements and have appealing art styles. 

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Both shows have a similar atmosphere and are intriguing. They are made by the same studio and feature a similar artstyle. Both shows are rather dramatic and involve mature themes/issues. Shinsekai Yori is not for everyone, but is very unique and BokuMachi is faster paced and has a wider appeal, but both shows are really something special. 

report Recommended by Brachy

- The story is thorough and planned, and also quite creepy, in both shows. 
- Even though the stories are different, they give off a similar impression. 
- And both are brilliant. 

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Bokura no addpermalink

Both are disturbing tales about a group of children with special powers, forced into a situation they did not choose for themselves—with severe consequences. 

report Recommended by Oriolidae

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. 

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Although both anime differ greatly in terms of plot, there are a few striking similarities.

The protagonists are all children. Most part of Shin Sekai Yori, anyway.

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.

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.

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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 

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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. 

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Dennou Coil addpermalink

Both have the same eerie atmosphere plus strange mixture of sci fi and some supernatural mystery. 

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Happy Sugar Life addpermalink

Both are horror Anime Characters and VA is same for kana hanazawa 

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Texhnolyze addpermalink

Both are very dark and original futuristic settings that deal with philosophical themes that unravel through amazingly written twists and mysteries until the truth about their worlds is uncovered. 
Texhnolyze is bleaker right from the start and deals with human nature and the meaning of life, while Shinsekai Yori starts seemingly happy-go-lucky and slowly gets revealed as a dark story and deals with morality issues. 

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Anime: Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu addpermalink

These series both explore supernatural psychological themes in a way that captivate their audience. While Re:Zero is focused on a style that combines fantasy, comedy, and dark events (meant for a less mature audience), Shinsekai Yori is a more realistic version of a psychological anime portayed in a rather serious way (meant for a more mature audience). The dark themes in common to both are interesting to watch so you will probably like the other. Both are masterpieces, but for different audiences. 

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Another addpermalink

Both are thriller/suspense dealing with the supernatural. Both have an ominous and eerie atmosphere. Another was the first series Shinsekai Yori reminded me of. That's gotta account for something, right? lol 

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Death Note addpermalink

These shows do touch on dark themes such as power-abuse, betrayal, crimes, and deaths, giving them a mystery and psychological thriller feel, along with tragedy, so I feel they may be similar in that way. 

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Munou na Nana addpermalink

While the 2 shows tell really different stories, they both treat the same theme of how to maintain a working society when some people (or everyone in Shinsekai Yoru) is a walking nuke and whether sacrifices are legitimate.
However, while both shows have a somewhat similar setting and themes, they go about telling their story from a different point of view with a really different tone and pacing, making them complementary shows more than similar ones. 

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Anime: Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo

Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo addpermalink

The main characters life in a world that seems to be an utopia, filled with magic and without any strife. However slowly they discover the dark secrets of their world, which actually is filled with discrimination against those without magic. 

Both anime start slow but get really good later on. Cross Ange has mecha and fanservice (actually the main reason why I started watching this); Shinsekai Yori has shounen-ai; but both anime have much to make up for that. 

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Shangri-La addpermalink

I can't really put my finger on it but there's something that reminds me of Shangri-La. It has been lingering in my mind since I started the series. If I tried to narrow it down to something, I would say it's the overall feel to both series. Also the content of the stories are quite similar. Young protagonist/s trying to find the truth about their twisted society. Both are entertaining and take suprising twists. I recommend to watch Shangri-La if you liked Shinsekai yori and vice versa :) 

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Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi addpermalink

Both anime series cover dark subjects and the psychological effects that come with them. The two series seem to have a similar vibe or feeling to them. Both series contain supernatural elements. 

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Summertime Render addpermalink

Both are dark unfolding mysteries with groups of childhood friends on dangerous journeys to uncover the truths behind the losses of their loved ones. Both stories are very tragic and anime give very similar vibes. Summertime is a bit more actiony whereas Shinsekai is more psychologically heavy. Both are excellent suspense / thrillers. 

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Sakurada Reset addpermalink

Both shows feature a group of young people living in a seemingly peaceful society. Eventually,  they discover some secrets about their society, and the main characters are involved in a major conspiracy movement that may or may not change their lives forever.  

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Serial Experiments Lain addpermalink

Same athmosphere, questions about the people's way of thinking, a special chara-design, ... But I think Shinsekai Yori is more deep than Serial Experiments Lain.
I highly recommand Shinsekai Yori for Seinens' lovers ! 

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Mousou Dairinin addpermalink

These series both have a suspenseful, mysterious, and thriller feel to them, as well as having a strongly psychological theme. You can expect to see some surreal imagery in either.
Disappearances, murders, abductions, sexual perversions, and other such things are what you can expect in both, as they show the darker sides of human society and how different people struggle with it. 

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Akira addpermalink

Children with psychokinesis powers play a major role in both shows and the danger those powers pose to the society is a common theme between these shows. 

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Casshern Sins 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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Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi addpermalink

While watching Shinsekai yori, I couldn't help but feel it gave off a very "Spirited Away" vibe. It has some surreal imagery and aesthetic styles you'd expect from it, and both deal with yokai or demons who were formerly human. 

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Ima, Soko ni Iru Boku addpermalink

Both series are set in a science-fiction dystopian society, with a cast of children who are confronted with the harsh realities of their world. Characters are faced with conflicting ideals, and communities are oppressed and stripped of their humanity and ultimately are engaged in a war. Both series explore themes of morality, fear and humanity and have incredible world building. Though Now and Then, Here and There is a relatively older series, its visuals still hold up. And of course, the visuals in Shinsekai Yori are stunning as well. These are coming of age stories in a dystopian society whose finales really do pay off. 

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Wolf's Rain addpermalink

Both shows are must watch classics. They both focus on a small group who have reservations about the order of the world. Both shows do an impressive job of illustrating the depth of the worlds they are set in. 

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Kaiba addpermalink

Both feature:
-utopias and "out-of-the-box" worlds;
-great story lines;
-believable and well-thought characters;
-the best and worst of humankind. 

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Beastars addpermalink

Both anime highlight the journey of self-exploration as well as the hardships societal rules could place on its citizens. Both stories are presented in an original setting. Both anime have underlying dark and adult themes dealing with adolescent characters. Both have anthropomorphic animal characters. Both have love triangles.  

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M3: Sono Kuroki Hagane addpermalink

They are both different from each other but somehow they both give off the same vibe and eerie atmosphere. One is set a thousand years in the future and the other in the present and the latest is mecha.

Both have a mysterious air about them and the characters in both are a group of students either friends or acquaintances.

I can't help but think that M3: sono kuroki Hagane will have a twist just like Shinsekai Yori did. 

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Steins;Gate addpermalink

This might seem like a weird recommendation but both these series have the sort of story where the protagonist stumbles onward trying different things only to realize the error of his ways and the way the world works way later in the series leading to an epic finale.

These two series don't feel the same but I can't help but think that if you like one you'll like the other. The pacing is similar in that it is slow at first but picks up speed constantly untill you're glued to the screen. There are even similar elements relating to memory (where one character has memories of something the others do not and is therefor isolated). The protagonists of both shows must face an overwhelming power on their own and while they have support from their friends it is not applicable to their situation some of the time.

There are some people who might be bothered by how relaxed the creators of these shows are about gender roles or whatever. In Steins;Gate there is the trappiest of traps and in Shinsekai Yori there is a boy on boy kiss - something which has horrified the communtiy to no end. If this somehow disturbs you too much to be able to enjoy good anime then I recommend Mars of Destruction. read more 

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Shadows House addpermalink

While different in most aspects, Both shows set a similar mood, and give off eerie vibes.

Both also have a lot of mystery behind them, specifically about the world they live in. 

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One Piece addpermalink

Both one piece is brotherhood and from the new world is childhood story
both one piece enemy is Pirates enemy
both from the new world enemy is monster Rat 

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Guilty Crown addpermalink

both are very coolest world and Characters guilty crown and shinsekai yori
guilty crown world real dystopian
From the new world world real utopia
gc Characters is ouma
ssy Characters is satoru 

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Dr. Stone addpermalink

Both are a utopian world of our modern society with two groups fighting each other for their own truths. While Dr. Stone has more comedy elements and is more "family friendly", the story of Shinsekai yori is way deeper and darker. 

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Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 addpermalink

What's the truth of the world? The protagonists in both the series seek the answer to this question. The worldbuilding in these 2 series is unimaginably excellent. These 2 series take place in a world full of secrets and lies. They focus on supernatural mysteries and are deep and highly logical. There are lot of revelations that might leave you shocked. They share a similar eerie and dark atmosphere. It's interesting to see characters make deductions. SNK s3 is waaay better than its prequels. Music is exceptionally excellent. Art and background scenery is awesome. There will be interesting theories and philosophies. 

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Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu addpermalink

A well-thought of Sci-fi animes that have slow pacing, a war between a good an another good with quite dialogues. 

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Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei addpermalink

-Incredibly moving stories that force the beholder to question their lives.
-Superb management of the timelines in both forces those who watch be incredibly attentive or risk losing important details.
-Great for those who love to put two and two together.
-Fantastic conclusion. 

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Mob Psycho 100 addpermalink

BOTH ANIME HAVE SIMILIAR IN : 

POWER 
friendship 
great plot 
good music !!! 

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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai addpermalink

In Higurashi, I was like " who's the next killer?" or "I wonder who's next to die heuheuehue" . But in Kai, I started to like the characters and cheer for them wishing to not be hurt or not to die again which is I why I chose the 2nd season of Higurashi in this recommendation. The same goes for Shinsekai Yori, at first you don't about the people in the story but they'll eventually grow on you, atleast that's the case for me. Both anime have great suspence, amazing developments, and mind puzzling stories. 

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Hai to Gensou no Grimgar addpermalink

They have a very slice of life feel but with an interesting fantasy setting. The younger characters grapple with dealing with the realities of the setting. The pace is slow, but rewarding (especially for Shinsekai Yori). There is a lot of focus on how friendships are affected by loss and stress. 

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Kemono Friends addpermalink

I know right, not really expected. But the world building is strangely, or should I say eerily similar. It starts off nice but then you slowly get to understand how wrong everything is in these universes.
However be aware that the animation quality of one of these is far better than the other's. I'll let you guess which one it is. 

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Boogiepop wa Warawanai addpermalink

The settings and plots are extremely different between these two anime, but if you enjoyed the unique vibe of Boogiepop Phantom, you should thoroughly enjoy the artistry and individuality of From the New World. The theme of things-are-not-always-as-they-seem is also carried over. 

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Monster addpermalink

A very fair recommendation to make if you've seen one of them.

Differences: Different settings and animation styles. Shinsekai yori has a supernatural aspect which lacks completely in Monster. The former is also more focused on a particular set of characters and their utopian society while the latter is more of a detective series and the journey of our protagonist as he unravels the mystery.

Similarities: They have mature and solid stories with thought provoking themes engulfed in a very mysterious and remarkable atmosphere. They raise the question of "who are the monsters" and leave some aspects with questionable morality for the viewer to interpret. I also think they are very story driven which leaves some characters less developed than one might've wished for. Both very well scripted and with practically none fan service or comedy relief.

For the most part they are both well paced (althought Monster could have probably been shorten) and definitely must sees for those who enjoy good mystery books. read more

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Zankyou no Terror addpermalink

In both series, you need to use your minds to understand the story. Both series are boring at first but suddenly gets interesting midway. And both series has awesome twists and storyline that will make you score both series an 8 or above rating 

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Devilman: Crybaby addpermalink

If you like to see a show that makes you question your humanity and turn you into a crybaby, then these shows are for you. 

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Shoujo Kakumei Utena addpermalink

1-Both are full of messages, multi-layer concepts and social critic
2-Both talk about adolescence, madurity and sexuality in actually original way
3-One view is not enough to understand the whole
4-Action and drama without topics or cheap fanservice
5-Complex relationships

Utena is more complex and deep, but both are much enjoyable if you wish an intelligent anime. 

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Qualidea Code addpermalink

both ShinSekai Yori and from Qualidea Code Studio same is A-1 pictures 

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Juu Ou Sei addpermalink

Similarities:
*There are futuristic worlds
*There are time skips
*Good character development
*There are secret plans in the government
*Tragedies occur
*Shows the reality of what would happen in a situation: miracles aren't common
*There are bits of romance
*The ending is bittersweet
Differences:
*Shinsekai Yori has super powers of sorts
*Jyu Oh Sei has monstrous plants
*Shinsekai Yori takes place in a futuristic Earth
*Jyu Oh Sei takes place in the future on a different planet 

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Fractale addpermalink

A time far in the future where what we once knew has turned into a system believed to be ideal. But not all is as it seems and much has been lost or tossed along the way. 

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Hikari no Ou addpermalink

Both series:
* Tell about future civilizations who have somewhat forgotten of our current times.
* Both have magical elements in the future
* Artstyle also has some similarities as there is no distinctive shadows yet seem unique on their own. Hikari no Ou even takes it step further and has some really nice drawn images occasionally. 

These are some elements that give Shinsekai Yori and Hikari no Ou similar feel. Especially the somewhat magical future of mankind, yet still somehow connected to the past. If that seems interesting, check them out.  

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Coppelion addpermalink

Shinsekai Yori and Coppelion both takes place in a setting of an unique world that contrasts greatly from our own. These worlds takes place in the future and has an apocalyptic-like atmosphere. There is distant technology in such a future as well with science fiction themes.

There is a small cast of characters involved with both series. These characters have different personalities but makes their relationships worthwhile.

Additionally, there seems to be secrets regarding the world that the characters resides in that they don't even know themselves as they embark on a journey of discovery. 

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Noein: Mou Hitori no Kimi e addpermalink

The two shows are about a group of kids living a story far too dark and gloomy for their age. Both are excellent shows with deep psychological development and good action stuff. 

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Mayoiga addpermalink

Both are spooky and mysterious, both keep you guessing on what's going to happen next. Similar in quality of story, characters and setting. 

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Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita addpermalink

Both shows are about the future of the world and the different races that interact with humans. Shinseki yori is darker, but they both are about with dealing with a new intellectual race. Also, while both are set in the future, neither have high technology and actually have even reverted back a bit. Both are pretty imaginative and I highly recommend them both to anyone looking for something new and refreshing. 

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Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou addpermalink

Both are set in apocalyptic settings, Shinsekai Yori is just further past the destruction. They focus on children learning about the world and gradually uncovering it's mysteries. Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryoukou focuses much more on the day to day life of the main characters, and Shinsekai Yori is a bit more action-focused, but both contain wonderful settings and captivating stories.  

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Both stories although they are different in their own arguments and plot, are built under the same premise, the extinction, but not the extinction of the Human species, but of Humanity, that concept that makes us different from animals, this term is not emphasized in each part of the story, if you liked Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryouko, then you will love the apocalyptic contexts and the distorted lines of a story that aims and manages to immerse you in an oniric world 1000 years in the future of humanity and planet Earth. 

Although SSR is an anime that does not try to answer the question, what happened to the human species, to civilization and humanity itself? Try to contextualize other philosophical concepts of death, consciousness, human connection, friendship , the value and the meaning of life, and sometimes even though we think that everything is lost and that there is no more hope than the end itself, the end always leads to something more, even if this was the last Trip of Humanity, a Girls' Last Tour.

Finally I would like to add SSR's music, it is amazing and beautiful, although it does not have a fixed lyrics or a complex lyrics, it is completely penetrating and introspective, it helps to meditate and also invites to reflect the contexts of the different scenarios in which Chii-chan and Yuu-chan advance in their life of survival around the Earth, perhaps as the last representatives of the species and of human civilization.

I am sure that you will love Shin Sekai Yori, because you are also worshiped from the perspective of the reflection from which SSR was approached, so do not miss both and although they are series that may have different endings, they always teach us that as Humanity we live in a limited means with limited resources and with other humans around us and that the success of our own existence and preservation goes through everyone and the individual responsibility of each one. read more

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Mawaru Penguindrum addpermalink

Both shows have an oddity about them. They're not very usual.
Both also share a particular artistic style which is pretty and charming.
Finally, the two shows are both deep and complex causing the intellectual stimulation of the watcher. 
Both very worth watching. :) 

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Sakasama no Patema addpermalink

Both represent a dystopia genre. There are two societies within each anime with strict rules which every citizen should obey. But they weren't here from the beginning, they occures as a result of some sort a disaster. The information about those disasters and the worlds' structures themselves is strictly classified, and main characters, who knows nothing at the beginning, step by step reveal all the truth. Both general story lines begin when member of one society get in contact with member of another, which is primarily a taboo, even though in Shinsekai Yori one society dominates on another. Both stories are developing as those societies come into a conflict. And both final plot twists are rather similar too. I bet if you enjoyed one show you will enjoy the other as much! read more 

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Juuni Kokuki addpermalink

Both series try to discuss actual social problems in a way of showing society wich differs a lot from our real contemporary one (in Shinsekai Yori - distant future, in twelve Kingdoms - parallel world). It's all made up to show human nature somehow. That what made me feel the same about them maybe.
Though Shinsekai Yori is much more naturalistic and "heavy". 

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Sidonia no Kishi addpermalink

Both are great sci-fis, one more focused on psychokinesis powers and one about mecha but still have lots of similarities. Both are in an enclosed society (Sidonia and SSY's utopian village) and have amazing world building that depicts their world well. Both are very serious shows, with the occasional "wtf" going on (in a good way) and both manage to pull off ethical and philosophical situations excellently. 

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Toaru Kagaku no Railgun addpermalink

Both have young people and super powers, although the source differs. They are similar in examining the relationship between those with powers and those without, but their mood differs.  Railgun is pretty much hopeful throughout.  Shinsekai Yori grows progressively more grim for most of the series. 

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