Flowers of Evil
On ANIMAX
A rotoscoped psychological thriller that traps its protagonist in a claustrophobic spiral of shame, manipulation, and moral corruption, using high school as the stage for existential dread.
The corrupt pure-love story revolves around Kasuga Takao, a bookish boy who loves the poems of Charles Baudelaire (the original author of the poetry collection "Les Fleurs du mal" or "Flowers of Evil"). One day after school, he discovers and steals the gym clothes of Saeki Nanako, the girl he has a crush on. However, he learns that Nakamura Sawa, a girl he loathes, happens to catch him in the act. Nakamura blackmails Kasuga into a contract, or else she will reveal his secret.
Essence
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Like Flowers of Evil
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Flowers of Evil
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Flowers of Evil, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Flowers of Evil, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Flowers of Evil, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
