Detroit Metal City

Description on AnimeDB.net

Detroit Metal City got me laughing. The dialogue pace, main character's situation and juxtaposition of different music and personalities. I hope to see more of it, although I've seen it labeled as a special episode.

Straight to the action, you're introduced to a mild-mannered young man that sings happy pop jingles as well as metal music, and the complications his alter ego creates. Soon you begin to wonder, which is the true self. Hilarious situations brought to gold status with the hilarious character. Hang on to your acoustic guitars, tambourines and KISS makeup, it's time to "Go To DMC".

This anime is not for the faint of heart. One watch of the opening theme and you'll know what you are in for.

Edit: This is 12 episodes.

Recommendations:

• Gankutsuou...happy boy pulled into a twisted dark world
• Nodame Cantabile...funny music-infused romance
• NANA...music
  

(These were very difficult to pick because this series is very unique.)

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