 If you liked
Monster
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 ...then you might like
Gunslinger Girl
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Both are human-touching yet almost crossing the line between fiction and real life tales. Similar backgrounds and character designs, giving the viewer the taste of photorealistic face gestures and European sceneries, and subjects such as coercive human conditioning and the value of human life, will give you goosebumps yet captivate you. Both animations stand out by its well-paced story settings and character development: you love one you'll definitely devote to the other.
These shows both give off a similar mood. They are deeply concerned with psychological warfare, though I won't get too into that due to spoilers. Very dark and sometimes depressing, but also littered with heartwarming moments. They both do a great job at conveying multiple sides to characters.
Both series share a highly detailed study of coercive human conditioning, Monster builds on many more themes related to this concept the most prevalent one is the detailed psychoanalysis of sociopath. Whilst Gunslinger Girl is far more grounded in actual concept of human conditioning with a science fiction twist added in for good measure. They are both very mature series both in their approach to the subject matter and the seriousness in which they handle the situation.
When it comes to portraying human nature in situations of non-dualist conflict, these series choose to show short personal stories which help you feeling attached to the human beings who are both killing and suffering due to the situation they're in. You're invited to see the world in other way than in black and white.
Also, Hidenobu Kiuchi is the voice actor for both male protagonists, Tenma (Monster) and Croce (Gunslinger Girl)
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-both are made by Madhouse
-they are fighting with guns
-both are psychological
-art-style is very similar
-action happens in European countries (Germany-Italy)
-gives you the same feeling, however Monster is superior.
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