Finished Memory and looking for something similar? Here are 20 shows that fans actually recommend — especially if you're into Avant Garde and Comedy.
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Fans who liked Memory tend to recommend Long Life To The Ancestors, Male, FLCL the most. If you're into Avant Garde and Comedy, any of these are a solid pick.
Memory has a 5.96 on MAL from 3,678 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
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