Alien Nine

Alien Nine

2001–20021 season4 episodes29 min7.2 / 10

A surreal, psychologically intense coming-of-age story that uses alien combat as a metaphor for adolescent anxiety and self-discovery.

Yuri Otani, much to her disgust, has been elected by her class for alien fighting duty. Together with Kasumi Tonime, who joined the alien fighter simply for the sake of doing so, and Kumi Kawamura, who became and alien fighter to avoid the responsibility of yet another year of class presidency, she must defend her school from periodic alien attacks. Introspection, fear, anxiety and friendship await Yuri as she is forced to stare life itself in the mouth in her chaotic coming of age.

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Like Alien Nine

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Alien Nine

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Alien Nine, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Alien Nine, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Alien Nine, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.