Post-Cipher depression? We get it. Here are 7 shows the community actually stands behind for fans of Avant Garde and Drama.
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As an incredibly popular musician, Kouji Nanjou has released numerous music videos to promote his work. Despite his desire to avoid unnecessary probing from the media, he cannot help but reveal a glimpse into his obsession with Takuto Izumi. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
This musical film is the visual realization of "Discovery", an album by Daft Punk. It tells the story of a band of four extraterrestrial musicians who are kidnapped and brought back to Earth by an evil manager. Their only hopes lie with a space pilot from their home planet who,...
It is the year 2074. In a world threatened by aliens... an unlikely hero emerges! Ken Izumi may look like an ordinary 10-year-old boy, but he secretly possesses weapons, armor, and accessories that transform him into the superheroic Chargeman Ken. Ken protects his mom, dad,...
Hiroki and Kanata have been together since they were children. One day Hiroki is caught up in an accident while trying to save a little girl. The next thing he knows, he is looking down on his own body. Separated from his body, Kanata, and everything else, he tries to figure out...
A trip on a chartered plane with a number of other thrill-seekers (most of whom are anthropomorphic fruits and vegetables) and hop from island to island, each of which offer their own unique visual delights. (Source: IMDB)
Christopher "Chris" Senshuu is an easygoing guy who keeps failing his college entrance exams well into his mid-twenties. His days are occupied with Kendo practice, visits to his family's shrine, and dreaming of his high school reunion. When his spirit is suddenly transported to...
High-school student Mariko and her elder sister Mayu are forced out of their apartment by a fire and move in with their landlord. Mariko meets the landlord's handsome son, Natsume, who is also a model. They fall in love but break up when Mariko discovers that Natsume is seeing...
Fans who liked Cipher tend to recommend Bronze: Kouji Nanjo Cathexis, Interstella5555: The 5tory of The 5ecret 5tar 5ystem, Chargeman Ken! the most. If you're into Avant Garde and Drama, any of these are a solid pick.
Cipher has a 4.55 on MAL from 13,806 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
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