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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Eighty
Kaiba
(Story: In a world where memories exist in memory chips separate from the body, death of the body no longer means death of the soul. It is possible for memories to be viewed, altered, and transferred between bodies. These memory chips are used by the rich to obtain eternal lives in carefully selected bodies, while for the poor, selling their own bodies and conserving their souls in the chips often become the only way to earn a living. An electrolytic cloud in the sky serves as a barrier between the heavens of the fortunate and the underworld of the destitute, making this social division impregnable.
One day, a man named Kaiba wakes up in an empty room with no memories, a mysterious hole in his chest, and a locket holding the picture of an unknown woman. After escaping an attack and stumbling upon a decrepit village of underworld residents, he begins his adventure across the different planets of this strange universe to find out more about his own identity and the woman he once knew.
Through a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, Kaiba weaves together tales of souls and spirits and explores the importance of memories.)
(Genre: Adventure, Award Winning, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi)
(Released 2008; 12 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: Bruh this is trippy but in a good way. a GREAT way actually. This show is actually amazing. A true gem and another banger from MADHOUSE. It was directed by Masaaki Yuasa. You may be familiar with his other work, Masaaki Yuasa is a Japanese director, screenwriter, and animator affiliated with Science SARU, a Japanese animation studio which he co-founded with producer Eunyoung Choi in 2013. Recognized for his idiosyncratic art style and directorial voice, Yuasa began his career as an animator on the landmark television series Chibi Maruko-chan (1990–1992) and Crayon Shin-chan (1992–present), before moving into directing with the feature film Mind Game (2004) and developing a cult appeal following.
Yuasa spent much of the 2000s and early 2010s working in television directing, helming a trio of series, Kemonozume (2006), Kaiba (2008), and The Tatami Galaxy (2010), before releasing the crowdfunded short film Kick-Heart (2013).
At Science SARU, Yuasa focused on directing both television and feature film productions, starting with an episode of the American animated series Adventure Time (2014), and continuing with Ping Pong the Animation (2014), The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl (2017), Lu Over the Wall (2017), Devilman Crybaby (2018), Ride Your Wave (2019), Super Shiro (2019), Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020),Japan Sinks: 2020 (2020),[and Inu-Oh (2021). His works, as you can guess, have won plenty of awards and Kaiba is just as imaginative and unique as any of his other works. I implore you to check it out. Not just for the animation but for the characters and the story. It's beautiful in its own way.) Read Note
(Story: In a world where memories exist in memory chips separate from the body, death of the body no longer means death of the soul. It is possible for memories to be viewed, altered, and transferred between bodies. These memory chips are used by the rich to obtain eternal lives in carefully selected bodies, while for the poor, selling their own bodies and conserving their souls in the chips often become the only way to earn a living. An electrolytic cloud in the sky serves as a barrier between the heavens of the fortunate and the underworld of the destitute, making this social division impregnable.
One day, a man named Kaiba wakes up in an empty room with no memories, a mysterious hole in his chest, and a locket holding the picture of an unknown woman. After escaping an attack and stumbling upon a decrepit village of underworld residents, he begins his adventure across the different planets of this strange universe to find out more about his own identity and the woman he once knew.
Through a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, Kaiba weaves together tales of souls and spirits and explores the importance of memories.)
(Genre: Adventure, Award Winning, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi)
(Released 2008; 12 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: Bruh this is trippy but in a good way. a GREAT way actually. This show is actually amazing. A true gem and another banger from MADHOUSE. It was directed by Masaaki Yuasa. You may be familiar with his other work, Masaaki Yuasa is a Japanese director, screenwriter, and animator affiliated with Science SARU, a Japanese animation studio which he co-founded with producer Eunyoung Choi in 2013. Recognized for his idiosyncratic art style and directorial voice, Yuasa began his career as an animator on the landmark television series Chibi Maruko-chan (1990–1992) and Crayon Shin-chan (1992–present), before moving into directing with the feature film Mind Game (2004) and developing a cult appeal following.
Yuasa spent much of the 2000s and early 2010s working in television directing, helming a trio of series, Kemonozume (2006), Kaiba (2008), and The Tatami Galaxy (2010), before releasing the crowdfunded short film Kick-Heart (2013).
At Science SARU, Yuasa focused on directing both television and feature film productions, starting with an episode of the American animated series Adventure Time (2014), and continuing with Ping Pong the Animation (2014), The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl (2017), Lu Over the Wall (2017), Devilman Crybaby (2018), Ride Your Wave (2019), Super Shiro (2019), Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020),Japan Sinks: 2020 (2020),[and Inu-Oh (2021). His works, as you can guess, have won plenty of awards and Kaiba is just as imaginative and unique as any of his other works. I implore you to check it out. Not just for the animation but for the characters and the story. It's beautiful in its own way.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Twenty-Two
Michiko to Hatchin
[This one is rated TV-MA;recommended for people 17+; there's also some swearing in the trailer video just warning you]
(Story: Escaped convict Michiko Malandro may look attractive, but she has a deadly disrespect for the officers trying to track her down. While on the run, fate -- in the form of a mysterious man from her past -- brings her together with hapless orphan Hatchin, who has reached her breaking point due to the actions of her foster parents' sadistic offspring. Being pursued by police, the duo head through exotic locations where danger lurks at every turn. Michiko and Hatchin are partners in crime on the lam who are chasing a dream, and they won't stop running until they achieve it.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Girls with Guns)
(Released 2008; 22 episodes)
(Notes: I love love LOVE this anime. It has gotten some attention in recent years but still feels highly underrated I love it with all my heart and the characters are so great oml i kinda wish it was longer. And it was produced by THE Shinichirō Watanabe; who is best known for directing the critically acclaimed and commercially successful anime series Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo; both of which are absolutely amazing shows as well. Fun Fact: Michiko's design was based off of the African-American R&B singer Aaliyah. Also, Aaliyah was an amazing singer and music artist; gone too soon R.I.P. her songs are classics and i grew up with em) Read Note
[This one is rated TV-MA;recommended for people 17+; there's also some swearing in the trailer video just warning you]
(Story: Escaped convict Michiko Malandro may look attractive, but she has a deadly disrespect for the officers trying to track her down. While on the run, fate -- in the form of a mysterious man from her past -- brings her together with hapless orphan Hatchin, who has reached her breaking point due to the actions of her foster parents' sadistic offspring. Being pursued by police, the duo head through exotic locations where danger lurks at every turn. Michiko and Hatchin are partners in crime on the lam who are chasing a dream, and they won't stop running until they achieve it.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Girls with Guns)
(Released 2008; 22 episodes)
(Notes: I love love LOVE this anime. It has gotten some attention in recent years but still feels highly underrated I love it with all my heart and the characters are so great oml i kinda wish it was longer. And it was produced by THE Shinichirō Watanabe; who is best known for directing the critically acclaimed and commercially successful anime series Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo; both of which are absolutely amazing shows as well. Fun Fact: Michiko's design was based off of the African-American R&B singer Aaliyah. Also, Aaliyah was an amazing singer and music artist; gone too soon R.I.P. her songs are classics and i grew up with em) 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
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Five
Earth Maiden Arjuna
(Story: The series follows Juna Ariyoshi, a high school girl chosen to be the "Avatar of Time" and entrusted with saving the dying Earth.)
(Genre: Philosophical, Science Fiction, Magical Girl)
(Released 2001; 12 episodes + 1 special)
(Notes: Found back during my magical girl phase; pretty unique amongst magical girl anime in my opinion) Read Note
(Story: The series follows Juna Ariyoshi, a high school girl chosen to be the "Avatar of Time" and entrusted with saving the dying Earth.)
(Genre: Philosophical, Science Fiction, Magical Girl)
(Released 2001; 12 episodes + 1 special)
(Notes: Found back during my magical girl phase; pretty unique amongst magical girl anime in my opinion) Read Note
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This Was 30 Years Ago
#Nostalgia #WebGame #PrinceofPersia #Memory #GoodOldDays
For those who shared their first old consoles in my previous note, I found another game that might bring you back to the 90s.
There's a web game version of Prince of Persia that can be played both on PC and mobile. Oh man...that brings back so many memories. This was one of the first few games that I played on that old chunk of machine computer. Another one was Disney's Aladdin.
Recently I've been recollecting a lot of the old days 20 years ago for some reasons, but only found that the memories were fading away. I don't remember too much about it so I'm quite upset. I cherish the days that I've lived so far, even though this world sometimes is a cruel, hard, and unfair place to tolerate. All we can do is to keep moving forward and never look down on ourselves until the day we meet the Creator.
Read Note
For those who shared their first old consoles in my previous note, I found another game that might bring you back to the 90s.
There's a web game version of Prince of Persia that can be played both on PC and mobile. Oh man...that brings back so many memories. This was one of the first few games that I played on that old chunk of machine computer. Another one was Disney's Aladdin.
Recently I've been recollecting a lot of the old days 20 years ago for some reasons, but only found that the memories were fading away. I don't remember too much about it so I'm quite upset. I cherish the days that I've lived so far, even though this world sometimes is a cruel, hard, and unfair place to tolerate. All we can do is to keep moving forward and never look down on ourselves until the day we meet the Creator.
Read Note