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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Eighty-Nine
Robot Carnival
(Story: 9 of Japan's leading animators were asked to create a short segment that followed the theme of "Robots," for their inclusion in this film. Essentially, this "movie" is 9 short films, all independant of one another. The common element is human interaction with robots, namely the consequences of creating life with one's own hands, played in nine very different ways.)
(Source: ANN; MyAnimeList)
1: Opening (Atsuko Fukushima and Katsuhiro Otomo)
2: Franken's Gears (Koji Morimoto)
3: Deprive (Hidetoshi Omori)
4: Presence (Yasuomi Umetsu)
5: Star Light Angel (Hiroyuki Kitazume)
6: Cloud (Mao Lamdo)
7: A Tale of Two Robots (Hiroyuki Kitakubo)
8: Nightmare (Takashi Nakamura)
9: Ending (Atsuko Fukushima and Katsuhiro Otomo)
(Genre: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mecha, Drama, Comedy,etc)
(Released 1987; OVA; Movie; 91 MIN; PG-13)
(Notes: Well. This was a trip. Uh. I dont wanna spoil too much but this was pretty interesting. Of course, the animation, detail and designs were amazing. Because yes. Retro anime art style is still the best. Fight me. I wish there were more projects like this still being made. It's just so creative. You may like some segments more than others but that's a given. They're all so wildly unique. You can find this film for free on RetroCrush, the full English sub on RetroCrush's YouTube channel, Tubi, Freevee, PlutoTV, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, Peacock, SlingTV but for Crunchyroll i think you may need a premium subscription.) Read Note
(Story: 9 of Japan's leading animators were asked to create a short segment that followed the theme of "Robots," for their inclusion in this film. Essentially, this "movie" is 9 short films, all independant of one another. The common element is human interaction with robots, namely the consequences of creating life with one's own hands, played in nine very different ways.)
(Source: ANN; MyAnimeList)
1: Opening (Atsuko Fukushima and Katsuhiro Otomo)
2: Franken's Gears (Koji Morimoto)
3: Deprive (Hidetoshi Omori)
4: Presence (Yasuomi Umetsu)
5: Star Light Angel (Hiroyuki Kitazume)
6: Cloud (Mao Lamdo)
7: A Tale of Two Robots (Hiroyuki Kitakubo)
8: Nightmare (Takashi Nakamura)
9: Ending (Atsuko Fukushima and Katsuhiro Otomo)
(Genre: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mecha, Drama, Comedy,etc)
(Released 1987; OVA; Movie; 91 MIN; PG-13)
(Notes: Well. This was a trip. Uh. I dont wanna spoil too much but this was pretty interesting. Of course, the animation, detail and designs were amazing. Because yes. Retro anime art style is still the best. Fight me. I wish there were more projects like this still being made. It's just so creative. You may like some segments more than others but that's a given. They're all so wildly unique. You can find this film for free on RetroCrush, the full English sub on RetroCrush's YouTube channel, Tubi, Freevee, PlutoTV, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, Peacock, SlingTV but for Crunchyroll i think you may need a premium subscription.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Sixty-Nine
Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1988)
(Story: The 150-year-long stalemate between the two interstellar superpowers, the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance, comes to an end when a new generation of leaders arises: the idealistic military genius Reinhard von Lohengramm, and the FPA's reserved historian, Yang Wenli.
While Reinhard climbs the ranks of the Empire with the aid of his childhood friend, Siegfried Kircheis, he must fight not only the war, but also the remnants of the crumbling Goldenbaum Dynasty in order to free his sister from the Kaiser and unify humanity under one genuine ruler. Meanwhile, on the other side of the galaxy, Yang—a strong supporter of democratic ideals—has to stand firm in his beliefs, despite the struggles of the FPA, and show his pupil, Julian Mintz, that autocracy is not the solution.
As ideologies clash amidst the war's many casualties, the two strategic masterminds must ask themselves what the real reason behind their battle is.)
(Genre: Drama, Sci-fi, Space Opera)
(Released 1988; 60 minute movie + 110 episode OVA; TV-MA)
(Notes: Insert obvious 69 joke here. But in all seriousness. All i can say about this show is wow. Like, wow. I would gladly call this one of the best anime out there. Even today; yes. i stand by that. Why do i never see anyone mention this? Great writing, great characters, interesting conflicts and messages, it really makes you think, obviously i dig the retro anime art style and character designs ; y'all already know. But when I'm talking about this show, I'm talking about the 80s show. i haven't watched the 2022 movies but the 80s show is just a chef's kiss. Like, it's super high up there. Honestly, they shoulda just stopped at the 80s anime. This is peak, thought-provoking and amazing writing oml i can't praise this show enough im gonna cry and the ops and endings oh boy the songs it just has this feeling. Maybe it's an 80s or old school anime thing but idk i just don't wanna overhype the show but it's so good i swear. i mean, in my opinion obviously but geez i love this. Oh and yeah this anime is obviously for mature audiences so yep. I'll check out the 2022 adaptation though to see if it's good.) Read Note
(Story: The 150-year-long stalemate between the two interstellar superpowers, the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance, comes to an end when a new generation of leaders arises: the idealistic military genius Reinhard von Lohengramm, and the FPA's reserved historian, Yang Wenli.
While Reinhard climbs the ranks of the Empire with the aid of his childhood friend, Siegfried Kircheis, he must fight not only the war, but also the remnants of the crumbling Goldenbaum Dynasty in order to free his sister from the Kaiser and unify humanity under one genuine ruler. Meanwhile, on the other side of the galaxy, Yang—a strong supporter of democratic ideals—has to stand firm in his beliefs, despite the struggles of the FPA, and show his pupil, Julian Mintz, that autocracy is not the solution.
As ideologies clash amidst the war's many casualties, the two strategic masterminds must ask themselves what the real reason behind their battle is.)
(Genre: Drama, Sci-fi, Space Opera)
(Released 1988; 60 minute movie + 110 episode OVA; TV-MA)
(Notes: Insert obvious 69 joke here. But in all seriousness. All i can say about this show is wow. Like, wow. I would gladly call this one of the best anime out there. Even today; yes. i stand by that. Why do i never see anyone mention this? Great writing, great characters, interesting conflicts and messages, it really makes you think, obviously i dig the retro anime art style and character designs ; y'all already know. But when I'm talking about this show, I'm talking about the 80s show. i haven't watched the 2022 movies but the 80s show is just a chef's kiss. Like, it's super high up there. Honestly, they shoulda just stopped at the 80s anime. This is peak, thought-provoking and amazing writing oml i can't praise this show enough im gonna cry and the ops and endings oh boy the songs it just has this feeling. Maybe it's an 80s or old school anime thing but idk i just don't wanna overhype the show but it's so good i swear. i mean, in my opinion obviously but geez i love this. Oh and yeah this anime is obviously for mature audiences so yep. I'll check out the 2022 adaptation though to see if it's good.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Fifty-Two
Bubblegum Crisis [Some flashing lights/colors warning]
(Story: The series involves the adventures of the Knight Sabers, an all-female group of mercenaries who don powered exoskeletons and fight numerous problems, most frequently rogue robots.)
(Genre: Cyberpunk, Girls with Guns, Adventure, Sci-fi)
(Released 1987; OVA; 8 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: I know this one may not be super underrated if you get deeper into the anime community but this one is mainly for those who dont watch or know older anime or maybe newer fans. I love the aesthetic and art style. the art style of 80s anime is unmatched. i want it back tbh also bop alert. and an adult cast?? rare. Compared to other shows, I'd say it counts as underrated) Read Note
(Story: The series involves the adventures of the Knight Sabers, an all-female group of mercenaries who don powered exoskeletons and fight numerous problems, most frequently rogue robots.)
(Genre: Cyberpunk, Girls with Guns, Adventure, Sci-fi)
(Released 1987; OVA; 8 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: I know this one may not be super underrated if you get deeper into the anime community but this one is mainly for those who dont watch or know older anime or maybe newer fans. I love the aesthetic and art style. the art style of 80s anime is unmatched. i want it back tbh also bop alert. and an adult cast?? rare. Compared to other shows, I'd say it counts as underrated) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Forty-Five
Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster
(Story: The daughter of a famous dead space captain is enlisted to pilot a colossal robot key to the defense of Earth from invasion by giant aliens.)
(Genre: Mecha, Action, Comedy, Drama, Sci-fi, Award Winning, Military, Space)
(Released 1988, OVA; 6 episodes, TV-MA/Rated R for..uhm...suggestive imagery if you catch my drift. Not too much but still)
(Notes: This one's pretty interesting and doesn't get talked about enough or isn't super well-known so yeah. And again, love love LOVE the retro anime art style and character designs and animation. Gunbuster was the directorial debut of Hideaki Anno, best known as the creator and director of Neon Genesis Evangelion. And the anime studio behind Gunbuster? Gainax. You know, the same studio behind Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gurren Lagann, FLCL(Fooly Cooly; btw just watch the first season of FLCL the others aren't worth it), Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt, Ebichu, Re: Cutey Honey, etc..Also, there may be some flashing colors and lights in the actual show, just as a warning. Also, i love the OP and ED songs they're just so sweet somehow) Read Note
(Story: The daughter of a famous dead space captain is enlisted to pilot a colossal robot key to the defense of Earth from invasion by giant aliens.)
(Genre: Mecha, Action, Comedy, Drama, Sci-fi, Award Winning, Military, Space)
(Released 1988, OVA; 6 episodes, TV-MA/Rated R for..uhm...suggestive imagery if you catch my drift. Not too much but still)
(Notes: This one's pretty interesting and doesn't get talked about enough or isn't super well-known so yeah. And again, love love LOVE the retro anime art style and character designs and animation. Gunbuster was the directorial debut of Hideaki Anno, best known as the creator and director of Neon Genesis Evangelion. And the anime studio behind Gunbuster? Gainax. You know, the same studio behind Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gurren Lagann, FLCL(Fooly Cooly; btw just watch the first season of FLCL the others aren't worth it), Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt, Ebichu, Re: Cutey Honey, etc..Also, there may be some flashing colors and lights in the actual show, just as a warning. Also, i love the OP and ED songs they're just so sweet somehow) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Twenty-Nine
Angel's Egg
(Story: Angel's Egg follows the life of an unnamed young girl living alone in an undefined building near an abandoned city. She cares for a large egg which she hides under her dress, protecting it while scavenging the decrepit Neo-Gothic/Art Nouveau cityscape for food, water and bottles.)
(Genre: Science fantasy, Avant Garde, Drama)
(Released 1985; Movie; 1hr 11m; PG-13)
(Notes: For the animation alone..oml this one it's just so experimental and beautiful in its own melancholic way; the animation though oml also made by the creator of Ghost in the Shell and the anime studio behind it is Studio Deen: the studio behind Fate/Stay Night, the original Higurashi anime, Haven't you heard? I'm Sakamoto, the original Fruits Basket anime, Ranma 1/2, the Hetalia series if you guys remember when that was popular oh boy...uh, Log Horizon, the original Rurouni Kenshin,etc. but still i cant get over how amazing old/retro/classic anime looked ahh) Read Note
(Story: Angel's Egg follows the life of an unnamed young girl living alone in an undefined building near an abandoned city. She cares for a large egg which she hides under her dress, protecting it while scavenging the decrepit Neo-Gothic/Art Nouveau cityscape for food, water and bottles.)
(Genre: Science fantasy, Avant Garde, Drama)
(Released 1985; Movie; 1hr 11m; PG-13)
(Notes: For the animation alone..oml this one it's just so experimental and beautiful in its own melancholic way; the animation though oml also made by the creator of Ghost in the Shell and the anime studio behind it is Studio Deen: the studio behind Fate/Stay Night, the original Higurashi anime, Haven't you heard? I'm Sakamoto, the original Fruits Basket anime, Ranma 1/2, the Hetalia series if you guys remember when that was popular oh boy...uh, Log Horizon, the original Rurouni Kenshin,etc. but still i cant get over how amazing old/retro/classic anime looked ahh) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Twenty-Six
Mobile Police Patlabor (The Original Series OVA)
(Story: As the human race evolves, so does its technology. Engineers have successfully created robots dubbed "Labors" for mass distribution, utilized by society for a number of everyday tasks. However, there are criminals who manage to get their hands on these Labors, using them for their own nefarious means.
To combat this new form of delinquency, police around the world begin using "Patrol Labors" or "Patlabors" to put a stop to Labor-related crimes. Rookie police officer Noa Izumi is drafted into a special Patlabor unit, getting her own mechanical suit to fight crime. Naming this machine Alphonse, Izumi works tirelessly alongside her peers to keep civilization safe from those who would use this advanced technology to harm others.)
(Genre: Mecha, Science Fiction, Comedy, Detective, Action)
(Released 1988; OVA; 7 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: Again i gotta rave about the art style and designs old anime have and also, this show is fun; solid and it has like..so many movies and series but still pretty slept on) Read Note
(Story: As the human race evolves, so does its technology. Engineers have successfully created robots dubbed "Labors" for mass distribution, utilized by society for a number of everyday tasks. However, there are criminals who manage to get their hands on these Labors, using them for their own nefarious means.
To combat this new form of delinquency, police around the world begin using "Patrol Labors" or "Patlabors" to put a stop to Labor-related crimes. Rookie police officer Noa Izumi is drafted into a special Patlabor unit, getting her own mechanical suit to fight crime. Naming this machine Alphonse, Izumi works tirelessly alongside her peers to keep civilization safe from those who would use this advanced technology to harm others.)
(Genre: Mecha, Science Fiction, Comedy, Detective, Action)
(Released 1988; OVA; 7 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: Again i gotta rave about the art style and designs old anime have and also, this show is fun; solid and it has like..so many movies and series but still pretty slept on) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Eighteen
City Hunter (1st series; also a flashing lights/colors warning)
(Story: The adventures of Ryo Saeba, a gun-for-hire living in the Tokyo metropolis with his partner; the willful tomboy Kaori Makimura to keep him in line.)
(Genre: Action, Detective, Comedy, Mystery, Drama)
(Released 1987; 51 episodes for the first series - the one i watched)
(Notes: Yes, it is a product of its time; the 80s, it was a different time and I'm not saying that makes it okay, but i just can't help but love the series, the characters, the art and aesthetic. And yes, this series was animated and produced by Sunrise; the studio behind Code Geass, the original Cowboy Bebop anime, Inuyasha, Love Live, etc. I personally love City Hunter even though i recognize some of it didn't age well. Are the OP and ED songs certified classics and bops? yes they are. Is Kaori best girl? also yes. I would say this show is okay for older teens?.. Closer to 17 at the very least and older. City Hunter also has multiple series, movies, spin-offs, and adaptations. You can find it on RetroCrush for free, PlutoTV for free, Crunchyroll, Roku Channel (?), and on Apple TV.) Read Note
(Story: The adventures of Ryo Saeba, a gun-for-hire living in the Tokyo metropolis with his partner; the willful tomboy Kaori Makimura to keep him in line.)
(Genre: Action, Detective, Comedy, Mystery, Drama)
(Released 1987; 51 episodes for the first series - the one i watched)
(Notes: Yes, it is a product of its time; the 80s, it was a different time and I'm not saying that makes it okay, but i just can't help but love the series, the characters, the art and aesthetic. And yes, this series was animated and produced by Sunrise; the studio behind Code Geass, the original Cowboy Bebop anime, Inuyasha, Love Live, etc. I personally love City Hunter even though i recognize some of it didn't age well. Are the OP and ED songs certified classics and bops? yes they are. Is Kaori best girl? also yes. I would say this show is okay for older teens?.. Closer to 17 at the very least and older. City Hunter also has multiple series, movies, spin-offs, and adaptations. You can find it on RetroCrush for free, PlutoTV for free, Crunchyroll, Roku Channel (?), and on Apple TV.) Read Note