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Behind a Smile
5.82Music1 eps2010Gonzo
The music video for the song 'Behind A Smile', by Fact - a prominent metal band in Japan. 'Behind A Smile' is taken from the album 'In The Blink Of An Eye'.
ActionSupernaturalMusicMythology
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Chains & Rings
5.52Music1 epsProduction I.G
Music video for the song Chains & Rings by Linda, created by Production I.G.
FantasyMusic
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Maybe You
6.31Music1 eps2006Production I.G
Peut-être toi is a four minutes short music video produced by Production I.G and Geneon Entertainment. A unknown hero rescues his beloved who was held captive by humanoid-looking machines.
Music
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Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
8.45ONA1 eps2026Studio Colorido
Tsukuyomi is a virtual realm where hopes and dreams come together. Iroha Sakayori, a 17-year-old high school student in Tokyo, leads an extremely busy life trying to balance part-time work and academics. She finds peace by watching a popular streamer named Yachiyo Runami, who is...
ActionSci-FiSupernaturalMusic
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Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song-
8.37TV13 eps2021Wit Studio
When highly evolved AIs set out to eradicate mankind, the carnage that ensues fills the air with the stench of fresh blood and burning bodies. In a desperate bid to prevent the calamity from ever occurring, a scientist bets everything on a remnant from the past. Turning the...
ActionSci-FiSuspenseMusic
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Symphogear XV
8.20TV13 eps2019Satelight
Humanity is finally confronted with the threat of the Custodians—the ancient, sentient species held responsible for cursing humanity to speak different languages thousands of years ago. The Symphogear wielders—Hibiki Tachibana, Tsubasa Kazanari, Chris Yukine, Maria Cadenzavna...
ActionSci-FiIdols (Female)Music
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Let You Down
7.82Music1 eps2022Studio Massket
Music video for the song Let You Down by Dawid Podsiadło. This song also serves as the ending theme for the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
ActionSci-FiMusic
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Symphogear AXZ
7.64TV13 eps2017Satelight
Hibiki Tachibana has defeated many powerful enemies, saved countless innocent lives, and escaped from numerous desperate situations, but she is currently finding herself unable to escape from her most desperate situation yet—summer homework! Although her high school life is...
ActionSci-FiIdols (Female)Music
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Dead Ma'am's Chest
7.60Music1 eps2024Studio KAI
Music video for the song Yuureisensen by Houshou Marine.
ActionFantasyMusic
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Symphogear G
7.49TV13 eps2013Satelight
Three months after a Lunar Attack which nearly caused Earth's destruction, Hibiki Tachibana, Tsubasa Kazanari, and Chris Yukine continue to fight the Noise—a mysterious alien threat—using powerful armor known as Symphogear. After defending an American convoy from a Noise attack,...
ActionSci-FiIdols (Female)Music
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Symphogear GX
7.48TV13 eps2015Satelight
Following the events of Senki Zesshou Symphogear G, Hibiki Tachibana, Tsubasa Kazanari, and Chris Yukine continue to operate under the command of Genjuurou Kazanari. Meanwhile, Maria Cadenzavna Eve, Kirika Akatsuki, and Shirabe Tsukuyomi are taken into protective custody. With...
ActionSci-FiIdols (Female)Music
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CLAMP in Wonderland 2
7.43Music1 eps2007Madhouse
A short animation which features clips from all of CLAMPs works between 1995 and 2006.
ActionComedyDramaFantasy
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Caramel Pain
7.40Music1 eps2025
Music video for the song Caramel Pain by Suisei Hoshimachi.
ActionMusic
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Q
7.39Music1 eps2022
Animated music video for the song Q by DECO*27 & Mori Calliope featuring vocals by Gawr Gura.
ActionMusic
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Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song - To Make Everyone Happy With My Singing
7.31TV Special1 eps2021Wit Studio
Recap of all 13 episodes of Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song.
ActionSci-FiSuspenseMusic
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No Doubt
7.22Music1 eps2017Production I.G
Official music video for Re:vale's song NO DOUBT from the IDOLiSH7 game franchise. Re:vale is a duo boy idol group introduced in the 2nd half of the main story of IDOLiSH7.
ActionIdols (Male)Music
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Princession Orchestra
7.18TV48 eps2025SILVER LINK.
Alicepia Channel is a video sharing website exclusively for girls to share their singing, makeup, and dancing. Unbeknownst to others, users of the platform can travel to Alicepia, a secret world where time passes more slowly than reality. For Minamo Sorano and her best friend...
ActionFantasyMusic
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Frequently Asked Questions
What anime is similar to First Squad?
Fans who liked First Squad tend to recommend Behind a Smile, Chains & Rings, Maybe You the most. If you're into Action and Music, any of these are a solid pick.
Is First Squad worth watching?
First Squad has a 5.74 on MAL from 7,619 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
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