 If you liked Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica |  ...then you might like Houseki no Kuni |
Both series begin with a calm tone and unexpected things happens. Characters also undergo series of events that completely changes them from their originals selfes. If you like cute girls, dark tones, unexpected twists and beautiful animation packed nicely together both series are for you.
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- Young and innocent main characters that get subjected to very intense realities - Supernatural opponents with unique designs that are simultaneously beautiful and terrifying
Similar character designs. Similarly executed character drama and relationships, character writing is similar in general. Similar tone, walks a line between cutesy lighthearted slice of life VS. horrific drama and mystery. Examines relationship to duty: wanting to be strong and capable Vs. being kind to yourself - Similar internal conflict in main character of feeling weak and useless but also being afraid of combat.
Both series' conflicts are centered on the characters fighting off Eldritch Abominations that can strike at any time, and pose a lethal (or rather, in both cases, the closest equivalent to lethality) threat to these fighters.
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Both have an sweet innocent character put into all kinds of horrible shit in it and also tsundereish characters too that have dark hair in contrast to the lead that has bright hair too and things being more complex as time goes by.
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- Cast almost entirely consists of girls - Raid-like behaviour of mostly generic enemies (they appear from time to time, they aren't personalised, fights are not the main focus of the show, but still have noticeable impact). - Both have mystic atmosphere - Both shows have unique artstyle (Madoka is generally beautifull, while "Gemland" has probably the best 3D style i saw after Disney) - Actually, they both feel unique at story too While watching Houseki no Kuni i definitely had "Madoka's vibes". I also felt it was executed better, (characters were more attractive on average). Anyway, i consider both shows a must watch
Both shows are set in a melancholic and dark setting, featuring characters and narratives that interrogate the value of existence and connections. There are plenty of thematic parallels, of loss and tragedy, and humanity.
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Do you like anime where all is not as it seems? A series with a strong, foreboding atmosphere, but also cute girls fighting generic enemies? Well these two match perfectly. Like Madoka★Magica, Houseki no Kuni (Land of the Lustrous) is gorgeous, and inventive with it's (ab)use of medium. In both shows it feels like the creators were intent on pushing the limits of their chosen visual format. Although the quality of CGI has been notoriously unpredictable in anime, such as in the recent Berserk adaptations, Houseki no Kuni's grand, sweeping cinematography, fast pacing, and character-driven dialogue should all easily make up for any misgivings one