Sometimes we want to watch something deep and dark.
Summary
Watch Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex if you like cyberpunk vibes.
Watch Gundam: War in the Pocket if you like giant mechs and dark vibes.
Watch Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song if you like AI’s dark vibes.
Fans recommend reading Naoki Urasawa’s 20th Century Boys and Billy Bat.
Pluto has already made a splash in all corners of the Internet. No wonder. The author of the original manga series is Naoki Urasawa, the creator of the famous Monster. If you, like us, are dying in anticipation of the new series of Pluto, we suggest you distract yourself with anime with a similar vibe.
Anime With The Same Vibes to Watch
Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex (Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex)
This one stands as a timeless masterpiece in the anime world. The cyberpunk classic explores questions of identity, consciousness, and humanity's evolving relationship with machines. Featuring an amazing atmospheric soundtrack, Stand Alone Complex offers a stunning journey into a not-so-distant dystopian future.
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Kidou Senshi Gundam 0080: Pocket no Naka no Sensou)
This one is an emotionally charged entry in the iconic Gundam franchise. The OVA series offers a unique perspective on the grand space opera, focusing on the lives of ordinary civilians caught in the crossfire of a devastating war between giant mechs. Do you want heart-wrenching drama and mecha action in a concise and emotionally resonant package? Then go and watch.
The anime is set in a world where mysterious phenomena give individuals superhuman powers. With its noir-inspired atmosphere and intricate storytelling, Darker Than Black keeps viewers very invested in what's happening on the screen. It’s perfect for the dark vibes and world building. Just don’t think too hard about the plot. And don't bother with season 2, just pretend it only had one.
Psycho-Pass
This anime series is set in a dystopian future where society's mental state is constantly assessed to determine people’s propensity to commit crimes. Psycho-Pass is a psychological thriller, which delves into profound questions about society, morality, and individuality. If you like dark tones, fashionable pistols and light futurism, you’ll definitely find this one captivating.
Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song
If you want more depressed androids, you could try it. Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song is a thought-provoking and visually stunning anime that weaves a story about the relationship between AI and humanity. The anime suggests thinking about artificial intelligence, free will, and the essence of human existence.
Manga Written by Naoki Urasawa Worth Reading
If you want more stuff like Pluto, there's no better place to start than by reading the other works of Naoki Urasawa.
20th Century Boys (and it's sequel 21st Century Boys)
This manga is thought-provoking and weaves an intricate narrative about the impact of our actions on the future. The story follows a group of friends who, as children, created a book of prophecies for the 21st century. Years later, their predictions start coming true as a mysterious cult threatens humanity. The manga masterfully mixes themes of memory, identity, and the consequences of our choices.
Billy Bat
Billy Bat is a mix of mystery, conspiracy, and the supernatural. It follows the life of a Japanese-American comic book artist who creates a successful detective bat character named Billy Bat. But as he delves deeper into creating Billy Bat, he discovers a dark and intricate conspiracy that spans decades and continents. This manga successfully combines real historical events and fictional storytelling. You should definitely try it one day.
Sometimes we want to watch something deep and dark.
Summary
Watch Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex if you like cyberpunk vibes.
Watch Gundam: War in the Pocket if you like giant mechs and dark vibes.
Watch Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song if you like AI’s dark vibes.
Fans recommend reading Naoki Urasawa’s 20th Century Boys and Billy Bat.
Pluto has already made a splash in all corners of the Internet. No wonder. The author of the original manga series is Naoki Urasawa, the creator of the famous Monster. If you, like us, are dying in anticipation of the new series of Pluto, we suggest you distract yourself with anime with a similar vibe.
Anime With The Same Vibes to Watch
Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex (Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex)
This one stands as a timeless masterpiece in the anime world. The cyberpunk classic explores questions of identity, consciousness, and humanity's evolving relationship with machines. Featuring an amazing atmospheric soundtrack, Stand Alone Complex offers a stunning journey into a not-so-distant dystopian future.
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (Kidou Senshi Gundam 0080: Pocket no Naka no Sensou)
This one is an emotionally charged entry in the iconic Gundam franchise. The OVA series offers a unique perspective on the grand space opera, focusing on the lives of ordinary civilians caught in the crossfire of a devastating war between giant mechs. Do you want heart-wrenching drama and mecha action in a concise and emotionally resonant package? Then go and watch.
The anime is set in a world where mysterious phenomena give individuals superhuman powers. With its noir-inspired atmosphere and intricate storytelling, Darker Than Black keeps viewers very invested in what's happening on the screen. It’s perfect for the dark vibes and world building. Just don’t think too hard about the plot. And don't bother with season 2, just pretend it only had one.
Psycho-Pass
This anime series is set in a dystopian future where society's mental state is constantly assessed to determine people’s propensity to commit crimes. Psycho-Pass is a psychological thriller, which delves into profound questions about society, morality, and individuality. If you like dark tones, fashionable pistols and light futurism, you’ll definitely find this one captivating.
Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song
If you want more depressed androids, you could try it. Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song is a thought-provoking and visually stunning anime that weaves a story about the relationship between AI and humanity. The anime suggests thinking about artificial intelligence, free will, and the essence of human existence.
Manga Written by Naoki Urasawa Worth Reading
If you want more stuff like Pluto, there's no better place to start than by reading the other works of Naoki Urasawa.
20th Century Boys (and it's sequel 21st Century Boys)
This manga is thought-provoking and weaves an intricate narrative about the impact of our actions on the future. The story follows a group of friends who, as children, created a book of prophecies for the 21st century. Years later, their predictions start coming true as a mysterious cult threatens humanity. The manga masterfully mixes themes of memory, identity, and the consequences of our choices.
Billy Bat
Billy Bat is a mix of mystery, conspiracy, and the supernatural. It follows the life of a Japanese-American comic book artist who creates a successful detective bat character named Billy Bat. But as he delves deeper into creating Billy Bat, he discovers a dark and intricate conspiracy that spans decades and continents. This manga successfully combines real historical events and fictional storytelling. You should definitely try it one day.
