User Recommendations for Gunslinger Girl

Deadly little girls from secret organization as a background to plot full of drama, sadness, and... dead people.

Violence is galore in both anime, and they portray girls being "forced" into violent behavior themselves can't really avoid. In both anime girls are circumstantially connected to a male character.

Two early/mid 2000s anime adapted from manga from that era. While on the surface they might not necessarily be too similar, both Elfen Lied and Gunslinger Girl have important psychological aspects involved, and both create a huge contrast between the protagonists' actions and their inner thoughts and feelings. Furthermore, both anime have a similar aesthetic, with muted colors and usage of classical music and art. On top of that, the visual style and character designs are quite similar These two are must-watch anime for those with nostalgia for the 2000s, and those who like plots that present ethical dilemmas and delve into the inner struggles of