Books that are like anime

Are there any books with plot, narrative, or pacing like anime?  You could say Michael Crichton has a "hollywood film adaptation" feel to his books, yet I haven't seen any sci-fi/fantasy books that are quite like the feel of anime. 

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Are you referring to english translations, or did you read the text in its native language? If a translation, how was it? I've never read a translated novel before. Also, could you name a publisher? :)