Deca-Dence
On AT-X
A 12-episode anime about survival and self-determination in a dystopian fortress, built on the relationship between an idealistic girl and a cynical mentor as they navigate a world of kaiju and machinery.
Many years have passed since humanity was driven to the brink of extinction by the sudden emergence of the unknown life forms Gadoll. Those humans that survived now dwell in a 3000m-high mobile fortress Deca-dence built to protect themselves from the Gadoll threat. Denizens of Deca-dence fall into two categories: Gears, warriors who fight the Gadoll daily, and Tankers, those without the skills to fight. One day, Natsume, a Tanker girl who dreams of becoming a Gear meets surly Kaburagi, an armor repairman of Deca-dence. This chance meeting between the seemingly two opposites, the girl with a positive attitude who never gives up on her dreams and the realist who has given up on his, will eventually shake the future course of this world.
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Questions people ask
Is Deca-Dence violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does Deca-Dence leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Deca-Dence scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
Is Deca-Dence sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Deca-Dence easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Deca-Dence, and what each one shares →
Like Deca-Dence
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Deca-Dence
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Deca-Dence, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Deca-Dence, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Deca-Dence, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
