8 anime like Striking Daughter, ranked by the community. These aren't random picks — they're the shows people watch next when they want more avant garde.
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Fans who liked Striking Daughter tend to recommend Skelter Heaven, Shitcom, Cat Soup the most. If you're into Avant Garde and Comedy, any of these are a solid pick.
Striking Daughter has a 2.03 on MAL from 22,828 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
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