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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Ninety-Four
Heat Guy J (Heads up: this one can get graphic at times)
(Story: In the city of Judoh, Claire Leonelli has inherited leadership of the Mafia group "Vampire" following the death of his father. To keep Claire's and other criminal activities in check, the city's Bureau of Urban Safety has Special Services Division operative Daisuke Aurora and the super android codenamed "J" (whose identity is apparently kept in secrecy, as androids are banned in the city). With both of them around, crime now has little room to breathe in Judoh. Source: MyAnimeList)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Crime)
(Released 2002; 25 Episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: Ayoo thought i should recommend another action series and here ya go. The aesthetic and vibes of this one are just... chef's kiss. Super intense. More intense than I thought it'd be. It's kinda still got a 90s vibe to it but i guess that makes sense. It was made in the early 2000s. Still got that residual 90s in it. It isn't too long. I mean, it didn't over stay its welcome and that's great. Surprised it flew under the radar as much as it did. Literally no one mentions this show. It's free on Crunchyroll, you gotta buy it on Amazon Prime Video I think. I checked Retrocrush. I don't think it's there. Still check out Retrocrush anyway. They got a ton of classic, old anime. And if you got the time, give Heat Guy J a try if it's your thing.) Read Note
(Story: In the city of Judoh, Claire Leonelli has inherited leadership of the Mafia group "Vampire" following the death of his father. To keep Claire's and other criminal activities in check, the city's Bureau of Urban Safety has Special Services Division operative Daisuke Aurora and the super android codenamed "J" (whose identity is apparently kept in secrecy, as androids are banned in the city). With both of them around, crime now has little room to breathe in Judoh. Source: MyAnimeList)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Crime)
(Released 2002; 25 Episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: Ayoo thought i should recommend another action series and here ya go. The aesthetic and vibes of this one are just... chef's kiss. Super intense. More intense than I thought it'd be. It's kinda still got a 90s vibe to it but i guess that makes sense. It was made in the early 2000s. Still got that residual 90s in it. It isn't too long. I mean, it didn't over stay its welcome and that's great. Surprised it flew under the radar as much as it did. Literally no one mentions this show. It's free on Crunchyroll, you gotta buy it on Amazon Prime Video I think. I checked Retrocrush. I don't think it's there. Still check out Retrocrush anyway. They got a ton of classic, old anime. And if you got the time, give Heat Guy J a try if it's your thing.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Ninety-Three
Sound of the Sky (So Ra No Wo To)
(Story: On the outskirts of the country of Helvetia rests the tranquil town of Seize. Upon its cobbled streets, citizens go about their daily lives, undisturbed by the increasingly tense military relations between Helvetia and the neighboring Roman Empire.
It is under these circumstances that the 1121st platoon of the Helvetian army, stationed at the Clocktower Fortress in Seize, receives a new recruit in the young and spirited Kanata Sorami. Having joined the military to fulfill her dream of learning to play the bugle, she excitedly accepts the tutelage of the Sergeant Major, Rio Kazumiya, who happens to be a skilled trumpeter. Working alongside them are the aloof mechanic, Noël Kannagi, the feisty gunner, Kureha Suminoya, and the compassionate Captain Felicia Heideman; together, they experience the beauty of life in Seize and the lasting joy of a community that has persevered in spite of the crumbling world around them.
Alongside Seikimatsu Occult Gakuin and Senkou no Night Raid, So Ra No Wo To was part of the "Anime no Chikara" project, a project to create more original anime, not based on any existing media.
Source: MyAnimeList)
(Genre: Sci-Fi, Slice-of-Life, Iyashikei)
(Released 2010; 12 Episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: Well this is a very sweet one. It has a darker tone than a lot of anime of its genre [Iyashikei] but that definitely didn't take away from my enjoyment of it. I'm honestly surprised it is as overlooked as it is. The story is great and uplifting, the animation is wonderful and the characters are easy to fall in love with. The anime studio behind this series is A-1 Pictures. A-1 Pictures is an anime studio that's had their hand in a lot of iconic and well-known anime such as Black Butler, Black Butler II, Fairy Tail, Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, Blue Exorcist, Uta no Prince-sama: Maji Love 1000%, Your Lie in April, Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Sword Art Online, Sword Art Online II, Aldnoah.Zero, Erased, Black Butler: Book of Circus, Blend S, Darling in the Franxx, Sword Art Online: Alicization, Lycoris Recoil, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku, Nier: Automata Ver1.1a, Mashle: Magic and Muscles, AND they're currently working on/going to be the anime studio behind Solo Leveling and Fate/strange Fake. Anyway, Sound of the Sky melted my heart tbh i recommend it. It's short. You can find it on Crunchyroll and Funimation but i think you nay need the Premium Subscriptions to actually watch it. I've had Crunchyroll Premium for awhile so I'm not sure it's actually behind that wall or not. You can buy it on Apple TV and I saw a listing for it on Prime Video but I'm not sure if it is still available but i know a lot of you probably use the "unoffical" websites to watch anime anyway. Go off. A
lso, try anime planet if you haven't already. You won't find Sound of the Sky but you can watch a lot of other anime for free and legally on there. i mean- honestly i use it because im tired of all the "singles in your area" ads i get from other free sites. I know why they're there. They need to make money somehow but still. The popups are crazy lmao. Okay. Rambling over. This isnt my diary lol. Watch Sound of the Sky. Also I know it looks like K-ON hush. Bye.) Read Note
(Story: On the outskirts of the country of Helvetia rests the tranquil town of Seize. Upon its cobbled streets, citizens go about their daily lives, undisturbed by the increasingly tense military relations between Helvetia and the neighboring Roman Empire.
It is under these circumstances that the 1121st platoon of the Helvetian army, stationed at the Clocktower Fortress in Seize, receives a new recruit in the young and spirited Kanata Sorami. Having joined the military to fulfill her dream of learning to play the bugle, she excitedly accepts the tutelage of the Sergeant Major, Rio Kazumiya, who happens to be a skilled trumpeter. Working alongside them are the aloof mechanic, Noël Kannagi, the feisty gunner, Kureha Suminoya, and the compassionate Captain Felicia Heideman; together, they experience the beauty of life in Seize and the lasting joy of a community that has persevered in spite of the crumbling world around them.
Alongside Seikimatsu Occult Gakuin and Senkou no Night Raid, So Ra No Wo To was part of the "Anime no Chikara" project, a project to create more original anime, not based on any existing media.
Source: MyAnimeList)
(Genre: Sci-Fi, Slice-of-Life, Iyashikei)
(Released 2010; 12 Episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: Well this is a very sweet one. It has a darker tone than a lot of anime of its genre [Iyashikei] but that definitely didn't take away from my enjoyment of it. I'm honestly surprised it is as overlooked as it is. The story is great and uplifting, the animation is wonderful and the characters are easy to fall in love with. The anime studio behind this series is A-1 Pictures. A-1 Pictures is an anime studio that's had their hand in a lot of iconic and well-known anime such as Black Butler, Black Butler II, Fairy Tail, Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, Blue Exorcist, Uta no Prince-sama: Maji Love 1000%, Your Lie in April, Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Sword Art Online, Sword Art Online II, Aldnoah.Zero, Erased, Black Butler: Book of Circus, Blend S, Darling in the Franxx, Sword Art Online: Alicization, Lycoris Recoil, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku, Nier: Automata Ver1.1a, Mashle: Magic and Muscles, AND they're currently working on/going to be the anime studio behind Solo Leveling and Fate/strange Fake. Anyway, Sound of the Sky melted my heart tbh i recommend it. It's short. You can find it on Crunchyroll and Funimation but i think you nay need the Premium Subscriptions to actually watch it. I've had Crunchyroll Premium for awhile so I'm not sure it's actually behind that wall or not. You can buy it on Apple TV and I saw a listing for it on Prime Video but I'm not sure if it is still available but i know a lot of you probably use the "unoffical" websites to watch anime anyway. Go off. A
lso, try anime planet if you haven't already. You won't find Sound of the Sky but you can watch a lot of other anime for free and legally on there. i mean- honestly i use it because im tired of all the "singles in your area" ads i get from other free sites. I know why they're there. They need to make money somehow but still. The popups are crazy lmao. Okay. Rambling over. This isnt my diary lol. Watch Sound of the Sky. Also I know it looks like K-ON hush. Bye.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Ninety-Two
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
(Story: Yotarou is a former yakuza member fresh out of prison and fixated on just one thing: rather than return to a life of crime, the young man aspires to take to the stage of rakugo, a traditional Japanese form of comedic storytelling. Inspired during his incarceration by the performance of distinguished practitioner Yakumo Yuurakutei, he sets his mind on meeting the man who changed his life. After hearing Yotarou's desperate appeal for his mentorship, Yakumo is left with no choice but to accept his very first apprentice.
As he eagerly begins his training, Yotarou meets Konatsu, an abrasive young woman who has been under Yakumo's care ever since her beloved father Sukeroku Yuurakutei, another prolific rakugo performer, passed away. Through her hidden passion, Yotarou is drawn to Sukeroku's unique style of rakugo despite learning under contrasting techniques. Upon seeing this, old memories and feelings return to Yakumo who reminisces about a much earlier time when he made a promise with his greatest rival.
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu is a story set in both the past and present, depicting the art of rakugo, the relationships it creates, and the lives and hearts of those dedicated to keeping the unique form of storytelling alive.
Source: MyAnimeList)
(Genre: Drama, Historical, Romance)
(Released 2016; 13 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: Okay, so as far as I can tell, you can only find this one on Crunchyroll. I mean, if you don't already just pirate anime tbh. But that ain't my business. Y'all can do what you want. I ain't involved with your shenanigans, you hooligans. lmao okay so this is a nice one. It's like...a breath of fresh air in general. It just has this light feel to it without sacrificing depth and character. It just has a vibe i dont get from alot of other anime. And it's one of the rare Josei anime. y'know , the anime/manga genre aimed at adult women. Think, like, Nana. Nana is josei. I think. I'm pretty sure. This lovely show is animated by Studio Deen; the same anime studio behind Konosuba, Fate/Stay Night, the original Higurashi... don't get too excited, they also did Seven Deadly Sins. But other than that, they have some bangers. Can't stand Seven Deadly Sins but that's another story [how hard is it to NOT make a grown man attracted to the one chick that looks like a literal child why couldn't the creator just make her look like a GROWN WOMAN i dont wanna hear the "u h m she's actually 2 million years old" argument so sHUT PLEASE no loli defenders allowed in my space i have nieces and i dont need that creepy energy around me so LEAVE] okay aside from that rant. Uhm. Yay Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is great. No more sleeping on it please.) Read Note
(Story: Yotarou is a former yakuza member fresh out of prison and fixated on just one thing: rather than return to a life of crime, the young man aspires to take to the stage of rakugo, a traditional Japanese form of comedic storytelling. Inspired during his incarceration by the performance of distinguished practitioner Yakumo Yuurakutei, he sets his mind on meeting the man who changed his life. After hearing Yotarou's desperate appeal for his mentorship, Yakumo is left with no choice but to accept his very first apprentice.
As he eagerly begins his training, Yotarou meets Konatsu, an abrasive young woman who has been under Yakumo's care ever since her beloved father Sukeroku Yuurakutei, another prolific rakugo performer, passed away. Through her hidden passion, Yotarou is drawn to Sukeroku's unique style of rakugo despite learning under contrasting techniques. Upon seeing this, old memories and feelings return to Yakumo who reminisces about a much earlier time when he made a promise with his greatest rival.
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu is a story set in both the past and present, depicting the art of rakugo, the relationships it creates, and the lives and hearts of those dedicated to keeping the unique form of storytelling alive.
Source: MyAnimeList)
(Genre: Drama, Historical, Romance)
(Released 2016; 13 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: Okay, so as far as I can tell, you can only find this one on Crunchyroll. I mean, if you don't already just pirate anime tbh. But that ain't my business. Y'all can do what you want. I ain't involved with your shenanigans, you hooligans. lmao okay so this is a nice one. It's like...a breath of fresh air in general. It just has this light feel to it without sacrificing depth and character. It just has a vibe i dont get from alot of other anime. And it's one of the rare Josei anime. y'know , the anime/manga genre aimed at adult women. Think, like, Nana. Nana is josei. I think. I'm pretty sure. This lovely show is animated by Studio Deen; the same anime studio behind Konosuba, Fate/Stay Night, the original Higurashi... don't get too excited, they also did Seven Deadly Sins. But other than that, they have some bangers. Can't stand Seven Deadly Sins but that's another story [how hard is it to NOT make a grown man attracted to the one chick that looks like a literal child why couldn't the creator just make her look like a GROWN WOMAN i dont wanna hear the "u h m she's actually 2 million years old" argument so sHUT PLEASE no loli defenders allowed in my space i have nieces and i dont need that creepy energy around me so LEAVE] okay aside from that rant. Uhm. Yay Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju is great. No more sleeping on it please.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Ninety-One
ArtisWitch (First Episode included in rest of this note)
(Story: There is a rumor doing the rounds in Harajuku: somewhere in the back streets of Ura-Harajuku, a witch and her mysterious shop serve those whose wishes have gone unheard, giving them an opportunity to unlock their hearts' greatest desires.
Believing this to be an ideal arrangement, the proud apprentice witch Nina strives to fulfill her customers' wishes while her power and influence grow accordingly. However, not all wishes are meant to come true—and not all of them lead to a happy ending. As Nina is compelled to peer deeper into the human psyche, she soon discovers the dark side of a witch's obligations, and her ambitions begin to clash with her wish to comfort the entire world.
Source: MyAnimeList)
(Genre: Slice-of-Life, Supernatural)
(Released 2021; ONA; 6 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: Okay. The episodes are really short and the series is super short but in that short time; I'd say the experience was worth it. I know CGI anime is usually not well-liked but give this one a shot. You can tell they tried to put effort into it. The music is great. I love the designs and the ideas amd plot are creative. ArtisWitch is a collaboration project between Sunrise and Japanese talent agency AsobiSystem that features Harajuku art, fashion, and music. And y'know, Sunrise is the same anime studio behind Cowboy Bebop, Gintama, Code Geass, Love Live, Inuyasha and a few other iconic anime. Oh, and you can find ArtisWitch's episodes on YouTube along with music videos and PVs for the series. It's alot of fun. And Ruru and Haruka are best girls sorry. We also adore Akihiro in this household lmao. But Nina is great too I can't deciiiide and the FASHION oh my lord i can't stop gushing about this showww. I'd also call this Magical Girl adjacent. Sorry. It's the law. I say it counts. lmao. There's so much more that can be done with this one. I wish there was more of it if only for the characters alone. I'd love to see a 2D animated interpretation but it looks good as it is too. And also, the Artiswitch YouTube channel itself has some other cool things in it too. The other music videos are so pretty and well done too! So maybe check that out as well. The characters; the messages, etc. This series, franchise, whatever it is; it needs more love. And the episodes are so short so...lemme just put the first episode below the PV down here for y'all if you're interested! And a few PVs for a Music Video project they did awhile back! Be sure to check out the channel if you want more!) Read Note
(Story: There is a rumor doing the rounds in Harajuku: somewhere in the back streets of Ura-Harajuku, a witch and her mysterious shop serve those whose wishes have gone unheard, giving them an opportunity to unlock their hearts' greatest desires.
Believing this to be an ideal arrangement, the proud apprentice witch Nina strives to fulfill her customers' wishes while her power and influence grow accordingly. However, not all wishes are meant to come true—and not all of them lead to a happy ending. As Nina is compelled to peer deeper into the human psyche, she soon discovers the dark side of a witch's obligations, and her ambitions begin to clash with her wish to comfort the entire world.
Source: MyAnimeList)
(Genre: Slice-of-Life, Supernatural)
(Released 2021; ONA; 6 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: Okay. The episodes are really short and the series is super short but in that short time; I'd say the experience was worth it. I know CGI anime is usually not well-liked but give this one a shot. You can tell they tried to put effort into it. The music is great. I love the designs and the ideas amd plot are creative. ArtisWitch is a collaboration project between Sunrise and Japanese talent agency AsobiSystem that features Harajuku art, fashion, and music. And y'know, Sunrise is the same anime studio behind Cowboy Bebop, Gintama, Code Geass, Love Live, Inuyasha and a few other iconic anime. Oh, and you can find ArtisWitch's episodes on YouTube along with music videos and PVs for the series. It's alot of fun. And Ruru and Haruka are best girls sorry. We also adore Akihiro in this household lmao. But Nina is great too I can't deciiiide and the FASHION oh my lord i can't stop gushing about this showww. I'd also call this Magical Girl adjacent. Sorry. It's the law. I say it counts. lmao. There's so much more that can be done with this one. I wish there was more of it if only for the characters alone. I'd love to see a 2D animated interpretation but it looks good as it is too. And also, the Artiswitch YouTube channel itself has some other cool things in it too. The other music videos are so pretty and well done too! So maybe check that out as well. The characters; the messages, etc. This series, franchise, whatever it is; it needs more love. And the episodes are so short so...lemme just put the first episode below the PV down here for y'all if you're interested! And a few PVs for a Music Video project they did awhile back! Be sure to check out the channel if you want more!) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Ninety
Key the Metal Idol
(Story: Tokiko Mima, nicknamed "Key," is a 17-year-old girl living in the Japanese countryside who, despite her human-like appearance, is a robot. When Key's grandfather Dr. Murao Mima passes away, he leaves her a dying message, telling her that she can become a real girl if she is able to make thirty thousand friends. Thus, Key moves from the quiet Mamio Valley to the busy streets of Tokyo, where she soon runs into her childhood friend Sakura Kuriyagawa.
Key quickly becomes enamored with idol singer Miho Utsuse and wonders if becoming a singer will allow her to make the amount of friends needed for her to become human. But Miho carries a ominous secret: she is connected to Jinsaku Ajou, an old rival of Dr. Mima trying to make new a breakthrough in robotic weaponry. As Key works to become a real girl, Ajou sets a dangerous plan into action, and it turns out there's much more to Key than meets the eye. Source: MyAnimeList)
(Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Psychological)
(Released 1994; OVA; 15 episodes: TV-MA)
(Notes: Rated TV-MA for a reason. But i think this is a solid one. Key is an endearing character. And if you know me, i have a bias towards older anime and their art and animation and nusic. It's just incomparable. There's some strangeness in this one but it's cool overall. The studio behind this one is Studio Pierrot. They're the same animation studio behind Naruto, Naruto: Shippuden, Bleach, Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War, Black Clover, Tokyo Ghoul, Yona of the Dawn, Great Teacher Onizuka, Yu Yu Hakusho, Boruto, Beelzebub, Twin Star Exorcists, etc. You can find Key the Metal Idol on RetroCrush, Freevee, Amazon Prime Video, and Crunchyroll's premium subscription as far as i can tell.) Read Note
(Story: Tokiko Mima, nicknamed "Key," is a 17-year-old girl living in the Japanese countryside who, despite her human-like appearance, is a robot. When Key's grandfather Dr. Murao Mima passes away, he leaves her a dying message, telling her that she can become a real girl if she is able to make thirty thousand friends. Thus, Key moves from the quiet Mamio Valley to the busy streets of Tokyo, where she soon runs into her childhood friend Sakura Kuriyagawa.
Key quickly becomes enamored with idol singer Miho Utsuse and wonders if becoming a singer will allow her to make the amount of friends needed for her to become human. But Miho carries a ominous secret: she is connected to Jinsaku Ajou, an old rival of Dr. Mima trying to make new a breakthrough in robotic weaponry. As Key works to become a real girl, Ajou sets a dangerous plan into action, and it turns out there's much more to Key than meets the eye. Source: MyAnimeList)
(Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Psychological)
(Released 1994; OVA; 15 episodes: TV-MA)
(Notes: Rated TV-MA for a reason. But i think this is a solid one. Key is an endearing character. And if you know me, i have a bias towards older anime and their art and animation and nusic. It's just incomparable. There's some strangeness in this one but it's cool overall. The studio behind this one is Studio Pierrot. They're the same animation studio behind Naruto, Naruto: Shippuden, Bleach, Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War, Black Clover, Tokyo Ghoul, Yona of the Dawn, Great Teacher Onizuka, Yu Yu Hakusho, Boruto, Beelzebub, Twin Star Exorcists, etc. You can find Key the Metal Idol on RetroCrush, Freevee, Amazon Prime Video, and Crunchyroll's premium subscription as far as i can tell.) Read Note
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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 Eighty-Eight
Voices of a Distant Star (Hoshi no Koe)
(Story: It is the year 2046, Noboru Terao and Mikako Nagamine are close friends who will soon be graduating junior high school. But after an alien attack on humanity, Mikako is selected for the UN military space expedition set to retaliate against the aliens. Separated, Noboru and Mikako attempt to keep in touch by sending emails to each other with their cell phones. Yet as the expedition journeys farther from Earth, the time it takes for them to transmit and receive each other's messages increases substantially.
Hoshi no Koe revolves around the relationship between this couple as they try to stay connected despite the growing distance between them.
Source: MyAnimeList)
(Genre: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi, Mecha)
(Released 2002; OVA; 24 min; PG-13)
(Notes: Well, this is a short film. Not too long but i don't think it wastes the short time it's given. For how short it is, it is a little heartbreaker. Some CGI is outdated but other than that, it's not bad. The dub..isnt the best for this one. And I'm not even a person who hates English Dubs at all. But this one ...yeah...Music's great too. And this short film was created and animated by Makoto Shinkai. Yes, THAT Makoto Shinkai. The same Makoto Shinkai behind the anime films 5 Centimeters per Second, The Garden of Words, Your Name, Weathering with You and Suzume. So, check this one out. It's just 24 minutes so if you're looking for something sweet to pass the time, here ya go. Voices of a Distant Star was written, directed and produced by Makoto Shinkai on his Power Mac G4 using LightWave, Adobe Photoshop 5.0, Adobe After Effects 4.1 and Commotion 3.1 DV software. I am not joking. He made this on his laptop which explains a few more janky visuals but overall, it's impressive for..you know...being made on a LAPTOP. You can find it on Crunchyroll.) Read Note
(Story: It is the year 2046, Noboru Terao and Mikako Nagamine are close friends who will soon be graduating junior high school. But after an alien attack on humanity, Mikako is selected for the UN military space expedition set to retaliate against the aliens. Separated, Noboru and Mikako attempt to keep in touch by sending emails to each other with their cell phones. Yet as the expedition journeys farther from Earth, the time it takes for them to transmit and receive each other's messages increases substantially.
Hoshi no Koe revolves around the relationship between this couple as they try to stay connected despite the growing distance between them.
Source: MyAnimeList)
(Genre: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi, Mecha)
(Released 2002; OVA; 24 min; PG-13)
(Notes: Well, this is a short film. Not too long but i don't think it wastes the short time it's given. For how short it is, it is a little heartbreaker. Some CGI is outdated but other than that, it's not bad. The dub..isnt the best for this one. And I'm not even a person who hates English Dubs at all. But this one ...yeah...Music's great too. And this short film was created and animated by Makoto Shinkai. Yes, THAT Makoto Shinkai. The same Makoto Shinkai behind the anime films 5 Centimeters per Second, The Garden of Words, Your Name, Weathering with You and Suzume. So, check this one out. It's just 24 minutes so if you're looking for something sweet to pass the time, here ya go. Voices of a Distant Star was written, directed and produced by Makoto Shinkai on his Power Mac G4 using LightWave, Adobe Photoshop 5.0, Adobe After Effects 4.1 and Commotion 3.1 DV software. I am not joking. He made this on his laptop which explains a few more janky visuals but overall, it's impressive for..you know...being made on a LAPTOP. You can find it on Crunchyroll.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Eighty-Seven
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
(Story: In 1889, the world is on the pinnacle of great discoveries in technology. In mankind's grasp for the future, a sinister foe known only as Gargoyle, obsessed with restoring the former Atlantean empire to the glory it once held, begins his plans to take over the world. Nadia, with the help of a young inventor, Jean Roque Lartigue, and Captain Nemo of the submarine Nautilus, must fight to save the world from Gargoyle and Neo-Atlantis. Based on the Novel '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' by Jules Verne.)
(Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi)
(Released 1990; 39 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: This is one where you've probably seen a chatracteror two before but you've never seen the show. Well, I'm here to officially recommend it. And I haven't mentioned this before but i get the story/synopsis from MyAnimeList since... I'm bad at summarizing things. I'll go off on a tangent and add irrelevant crap. Anyway, did you know this series won the Animage Anime Grand Prix in 1990? AND it's Studio Gainax's FIRST ever anime. Remainder: Gainax is responsible for Neon Genesis Evangelion, Royal Space Force, Gunbuster, Kare Kano, FLCL, Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi, Gurren Lagann, Corpse Princess, Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt, Medaka Box and Re: Cutie Honey. I like this one. It's cozy, charming, fun and the story and characters are great. Again, retro anime art style is peak. 10/10. This show needs way more love. So check it out if you can. It's on Crunchyroll, Sling TV, Apple TV, Vudu, RetroCrush i think [BTW RetroCrush is a free service that let's you watch old/classic/retro anime. It's where I found City Hunter, Gokudo and Kimagure Orange Road ; which are other shows I've recommended before. Check it out.], Amazon Prime Video if i remember correctly and there may be more but if i find more I'll edit this.) Read Note
(Story: In 1889, the world is on the pinnacle of great discoveries in technology. In mankind's grasp for the future, a sinister foe known only as Gargoyle, obsessed with restoring the former Atlantean empire to the glory it once held, begins his plans to take over the world. Nadia, with the help of a young inventor, Jean Roque Lartigue, and Captain Nemo of the submarine Nautilus, must fight to save the world from Gargoyle and Neo-Atlantis. Based on the Novel '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' by Jules Verne.)
(Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi)
(Released 1990; 39 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: This is one where you've probably seen a chatracteror two before but you've never seen the show. Well, I'm here to officially recommend it. And I haven't mentioned this before but i get the story/synopsis from MyAnimeList since... I'm bad at summarizing things. I'll go off on a tangent and add irrelevant crap. Anyway, did you know this series won the Animage Anime Grand Prix in 1990? AND it's Studio Gainax's FIRST ever anime. Remainder: Gainax is responsible for Neon Genesis Evangelion, Royal Space Force, Gunbuster, Kare Kano, FLCL, Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi, Gurren Lagann, Corpse Princess, Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt, Medaka Box and Re: Cutie Honey. I like this one. It's cozy, charming, fun and the story and characters are great. Again, retro anime art style is peak. 10/10. This show needs way more love. So check it out if you can. It's on Crunchyroll, Sling TV, Apple TV, Vudu, RetroCrush i think [BTW RetroCrush is a free service that let's you watch old/classic/retro anime. It's where I found City Hunter, Gokudo and Kimagure Orange Road ; which are other shows I've recommended before. Check it out.], Amazon Prime Video if i remember correctly and there may be more but if i find more I'll edit this.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Eighty-Six
Colorful: The Movie (Trigger warning for this one too)
(Story: Upon arriving at the train station of death, an impure soul is granted a second chance at life against his will. Reincarnating into the body of Makoto Kobayashi, a 14-year-old boy who recently ended his own life, the soul is tasked to identify the boy's greatest sin in life within a time limit of six months. Although it remains reluctant toward continuing life as Makoto, the soul soon begins to notice the complexities of people's emotions and actions.
Deconstructing the ideas of fractured families and depression, Colorful explores the intricacies of the daily struggles humans face but are too abashed to confront.)
(Genre: Supernatural, Drama)
(Released 2010; movie; 2hr 7min; PG-13)
(Notes: Bruh. How'd y'all sleep on this?? I'm gonna cry. This one hit hard. My heart. Obvious trigger warning but this movie is something else. And i had to specify the movie since there's an anime called Colorful that's pretty obscure too but that one's a series and it's a raunchy comedy so...Yeah...The movie is pretty profound and depicts the duality of man; humans aren't perfect and that's what makes them human. It's heartwarming and if you can handle the triggering themes, I'd say it's worth a watch. It needs much more love. I'd go as far as to call it beautiful. And I'm pretty sure Sunrise was involved in making this film. Y'know, Sunrise as in the anime studio behind Cowboy Bebop and Code Geass, to name a few.) Read Note
(Story: Upon arriving at the train station of death, an impure soul is granted a second chance at life against his will. Reincarnating into the body of Makoto Kobayashi, a 14-year-old boy who recently ended his own life, the soul is tasked to identify the boy's greatest sin in life within a time limit of six months. Although it remains reluctant toward continuing life as Makoto, the soul soon begins to notice the complexities of people's emotions and actions.
Deconstructing the ideas of fractured families and depression, Colorful explores the intricacies of the daily struggles humans face but are too abashed to confront.)
(Genre: Supernatural, Drama)
(Released 2010; movie; 2hr 7min; PG-13)
(Notes: Bruh. How'd y'all sleep on this?? I'm gonna cry. This one hit hard. My heart. Obvious trigger warning but this movie is something else. And i had to specify the movie since there's an anime called Colorful that's pretty obscure too but that one's a series and it's a raunchy comedy so...Yeah...The movie is pretty profound and depicts the duality of man; humans aren't perfect and that's what makes them human. It's heartwarming and if you can handle the triggering themes, I'd say it's worth a watch. It needs much more love. I'd go as far as to call it beautiful. And I'm pretty sure Sunrise was involved in making this film. Y'know, Sunrise as in the anime studio behind Cowboy Bebop and Code Geass, to name a few.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Eighty-Five
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade (Warning: This movie's..dark.)
(Story: I cannot post the story without getting told my text contains sensitive words so...that should tell you something-)
(Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama, Romance)
(Released 1999; Movie; 102 minutes; Rated R)
(Notes: If you wanna be happy and not sad or upset, steer clear of this one. Trigger warning. It's for older audiences and rated R for a VERY good reason. And yes, i do love the character designs and animation. Y'all should know i have a bias for how older anime look at this point. Well, this movie's on Tubi I think if you wanna be sad.) Read Note
(Story: I cannot post the story without getting told my text contains sensitive words so...that should tell you something-)
(Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama, Romance)
(Released 1999; Movie; 102 minutes; Rated R)
(Notes: If you wanna be happy and not sad or upset, steer clear of this one. Trigger warning. It's for older audiences and rated R for a VERY good reason. And yes, i do love the character designs and animation. Y'all should know i have a bias for how older anime look at this point. Well, this movie's on Tubi I think if you wanna be sad.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Eighty-Four
Wolf's Rain
(Story: In a dying world, there exists an ancient legend: when the world ends, the gateway to paradise will be opened. This utopia is the sole salvation for the remnants of life in this barren land, but the legend also dictates that only wolves can find their way to this mythical realm. Though long thought to be extinct, wolves still exist and live amongst humans, disguising themselves through elaborate illusions.
A lone wolf named Kiba finds himself drawn by an intoxicating scent to Freeze City, an impoverished town under the rule of the callous Lord Orkham. Here, Kiba discovers that wolves Hige, Tsume, and Toboe have been drawn in by the same aroma. By following the fragrance of "Lunar Flowers," said to be the key to opening the door to their ideal world, the wolves set off on a journey across desolate landscapes and crumbling cities to find their legendary promised land. However, they are not the only ones seeking paradise, and those with more sinister intentions will do anything in their power to reach it first.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi)
(Released 2003; 26 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: This used to play on old Toonami/Adult Swim. And yet another anime from the animation studio Bones. Remainder that they're the ones behind Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, My Hero Academia, Soul Eater, Noragami, Mob Psycho 100, Bungou Stray Dogs, Ouran High School Host Club, SK8 the Infinity, etc. And honestly? Wolf's Rain is a banger. Another classic really. I'd say it's a high tier anime in my opinion; characters, world building, animation, it's great. Check it out. I mean, if you like wolves maybe you already know about it lmao. I was trying to think of a wolf pun but I'm not subjecting y'all to that. Also, r.i.p to the original creator and screenwriter of Wolf's Rain Keiko Kobumoto. She passed away in 2021; fairly recently. Rest in Paradise.) Read Note
(Story: In a dying world, there exists an ancient legend: when the world ends, the gateway to paradise will be opened. This utopia is the sole salvation for the remnants of life in this barren land, but the legend also dictates that only wolves can find their way to this mythical realm. Though long thought to be extinct, wolves still exist and live amongst humans, disguising themselves through elaborate illusions.
A lone wolf named Kiba finds himself drawn by an intoxicating scent to Freeze City, an impoverished town under the rule of the callous Lord Orkham. Here, Kiba discovers that wolves Hige, Tsume, and Toboe have been drawn in by the same aroma. By following the fragrance of "Lunar Flowers," said to be the key to opening the door to their ideal world, the wolves set off on a journey across desolate landscapes and crumbling cities to find their legendary promised land. However, they are not the only ones seeking paradise, and those with more sinister intentions will do anything in their power to reach it first.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi)
(Released 2003; 26 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: This used to play on old Toonami/Adult Swim. And yet another anime from the animation studio Bones. Remainder that they're the ones behind Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, My Hero Academia, Soul Eater, Noragami, Mob Psycho 100, Bungou Stray Dogs, Ouran High School Host Club, SK8 the Infinity, etc. And honestly? Wolf's Rain is a banger. Another classic really. I'd say it's a high tier anime in my opinion; characters, world building, animation, it's great. Check it out. I mean, if you like wolves maybe you already know about it lmao. I was trying to think of a wolf pun but I'm not subjecting y'all to that. Also, r.i.p to the original creator and screenwriter of Wolf's Rain Keiko Kobumoto. She passed away in 2021; fairly recently. Rest in Paradise.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Eighty-Three
Chuuka Ichiban
(Story: The story takes place in 19th century China during the Qing Dynasty, where the Emperor was weakened and the country was close to chaos. It is also during a fictitious era called "The Era of the Cooking Wars". It was an era in which top chefs with different cooking styles tried their best to improve their skills and to become the best chef in China. It is a country where insulting a high-grade chef or fooling around with cooking could land a person in a jail, and impersonating a top-chef is as good as usurpation of authority. Chefs compete with each other in order to gain respect and even power, but also with the risks of losing everything.
The country of China has four major regions: Beijing, Szechuan, Shanghai, and Guangdong.
The beginning of the story takes place in Szechuan, Mao's birthplace.
After the death of Mao's mother, Pai, who was called the 'Fairy of Cuisine', Mao becomes a Super Chef in order to take the title as Master Chef of his mother's restaurant. However, before he takes his mother's place as Master Chef, he continues to travel China in order to learn more of the many ways of cooking, in the hopes of becoming a legendary chef, just like his mother. During his journey, he meets great friends and fierce rivals who wish to challenge him in the field of cooking.)
(Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Gourmet/Cooking)
(Released 1997; 52 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: If i wanna watch a cooking anime, this is a good pick...if you don't want the 'awkwardness' of Food Wars tbh. If you understand what i'm implying. It's enjoyable. Not perfect, but it's fun and the setting is unique. It's a bit goofy and over the top but hey. It's fun so i don't mind. There was a reboot but we don't talk about that.) Read Note
(Story: The story takes place in 19th century China during the Qing Dynasty, where the Emperor was weakened and the country was close to chaos. It is also during a fictitious era called "The Era of the Cooking Wars". It was an era in which top chefs with different cooking styles tried their best to improve their skills and to become the best chef in China. It is a country where insulting a high-grade chef or fooling around with cooking could land a person in a jail, and impersonating a top-chef is as good as usurpation of authority. Chefs compete with each other in order to gain respect and even power, but also with the risks of losing everything.
The country of China has four major regions: Beijing, Szechuan, Shanghai, and Guangdong.
The beginning of the story takes place in Szechuan, Mao's birthplace.
After the death of Mao's mother, Pai, who was called the 'Fairy of Cuisine', Mao becomes a Super Chef in order to take the title as Master Chef of his mother's restaurant. However, before he takes his mother's place as Master Chef, he continues to travel China in order to learn more of the many ways of cooking, in the hopes of becoming a legendary chef, just like his mother. During his journey, he meets great friends and fierce rivals who wish to challenge him in the field of cooking.)
(Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Gourmet/Cooking)
(Released 1997; 52 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: If i wanna watch a cooking anime, this is a good pick...if you don't want the 'awkwardness' of Food Wars tbh. If you understand what i'm implying. It's enjoyable. Not perfect, but it's fun and the setting is unique. It's a bit goofy and over the top but hey. It's fun so i don't mind. There was a reboot but we don't talk about that.) Read Note
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Daily Underrated/Obscure Anime Recommendations Number Eighty-Two
Super Crooks
(Story: One last heist. That's what they all say, right? Just one final score, and everyone can retire and take up fishing. Thing is, the jails are filled with super villains who thought the same thing, and got busted. But the Heat's in a jam. He's run up the kind of gambling debt that - if he can't pay it back in cash - will be paid in blood. Nobody wants to see the most beloved supercrook of all time rubbed out by the mob - especially his biggest fan, Johnny Bolt. And Johnny's got a plan to help the Heat and make all his buddies disgustingly rich at the same time. Unfortunately for Johnny's recruits, they have to head to Spain and rob the world's most notorious super villain blind. And that's where things get tricky.)
(Genre: Action, Suspense, Drama)
(Released 2021; ONA; 13 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: Been awhile,huh? oh well im back. This is another Studio Bones production. The series is based on the comic of the same title by Mark Millar and Leinil Francis Yu. It serves as a spin-off to Jupiter's Legacy. It was on Netflix but i don't think it was super popular outside of the month it came out. It's short so it wont take long to get through. I honestly really like the animation.) Read Note
(Story: One last heist. That's what they all say, right? Just one final score, and everyone can retire and take up fishing. Thing is, the jails are filled with super villains who thought the same thing, and got busted. But the Heat's in a jam. He's run up the kind of gambling debt that - if he can't pay it back in cash - will be paid in blood. Nobody wants to see the most beloved supercrook of all time rubbed out by the mob - especially his biggest fan, Johnny Bolt. And Johnny's got a plan to help the Heat and make all his buddies disgustingly rich at the same time. Unfortunately for Johnny's recruits, they have to head to Spain and rob the world's most notorious super villain blind. And that's where things get tricky.)
(Genre: Action, Suspense, Drama)
(Released 2021; ONA; 13 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: Been awhile,huh? oh well im back. This is another Studio Bones production. The series is based on the comic of the same title by Mark Millar and Leinil Francis Yu. It serves as a spin-off to Jupiter's Legacy. It was on Netflix but i don't think it was super popular outside of the month it came out. It's short so it wont take long to get through. I honestly really like the animation.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Eighty-One
Altair: A Record of Battles
(Story: Tuğrul Mahmut is a young pasha serving on the Divan of the Türkiye Stratocracy. The clouds of war are gathering over his country due to the threat of an aggressive Empire. With the Divan split between warmongers and the pacifists, Mahmut begins his quest to keep the peace at any cost. As he finds himself deeper and deeper in the politics of the ancient world, new enemies and allies surface. Who will prevail? What will Mahmut do if war proves to be inevitable?)
(Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy)
(Released 2017; 24 episodes)
(Notes: Bruh how was this one slept on?.. It got better and better with each episode and it's yet another MAPPA production. y'know, MAPPA, as in, Jujutsu Kaisen,Chainsaw Man,Kakegurui,Yuri!!! on Ice,etc. Im surprised it wasn't a bigger hit. I find it very intriguing and i recommend it. It had my attention the whole way through.) Read Note
(Story: Tuğrul Mahmut is a young pasha serving on the Divan of the Türkiye Stratocracy. The clouds of war are gathering over his country due to the threat of an aggressive Empire. With the Divan split between warmongers and the pacifists, Mahmut begins his quest to keep the peace at any cost. As he finds himself deeper and deeper in the politics of the ancient world, new enemies and allies surface. Who will prevail? What will Mahmut do if war proves to be inevitable?)
(Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy)
(Released 2017; 24 episodes)
(Notes: Bruh how was this one slept on?.. It got better and better with each episode and it's yet another MAPPA production. y'know, MAPPA, as in, Jujutsu Kaisen,Chainsaw Man,Kakegurui,Yuri!!! on Ice,etc. Im surprised it wasn't a bigger hit. I find it very intriguing and i recommend it. It had my attention the whole way through.) Read Note
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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 Seventy-Nine
Planet With
(Story: According to the theories of oneiromancy, dreams of dragons represent the struggle of losing yourself to your own anger. Fittingly, Souya Kuroi wakes up from a nightmare of a massive dragon destroying everything around him in a blaze of rainbow colored light. After being told that he lost his parents and memory in a strange accident, the waking world becomes another nightmare in itself. With this dream being his only memory, he has no choice but to be taken care of by his two strange guardians: the spunky and energetic maid Ginko, and a huge cat known only as "Sensei."
His new life is turned upside down when the denizens of Saromisaka City are beset by a teddy bear-shaped UFO. When military power proves to be ineffective, seven mysterious people rise up to fight off the monstrosity. These heroes destroy the invader in a flurry of rainbow colored lights, the very same lights that Souya saw in his nightmare.
With the alien threat repelled, these seven strangers find themselves facing a new adversary: Souya. Swearing vengeance upon the people who decimated his old life, he begins his crusade against these "heroes" and becomes embroiled in a struggle of galactic proportions.)
(Genre: Action, Sci-fi, Mecha)
(Released 2018; 12 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: Another anime by J.C. Staff and a very criminally underrated one. Don't be fooled. It isn't what it seems to be. Trust me. There was more to it than I thought. The characters were well-developed and got better over time. And again, another short one that someone can breeze through in a short time. I can't believe it was shafted so hard. Deserves more attention. Give it a try. It may seem cliché at first but it grows on you.) Read Note
(Story: According to the theories of oneiromancy, dreams of dragons represent the struggle of losing yourself to your own anger. Fittingly, Souya Kuroi wakes up from a nightmare of a massive dragon destroying everything around him in a blaze of rainbow colored light. After being told that he lost his parents and memory in a strange accident, the waking world becomes another nightmare in itself. With this dream being his only memory, he has no choice but to be taken care of by his two strange guardians: the spunky and energetic maid Ginko, and a huge cat known only as "Sensei."
His new life is turned upside down when the denizens of Saromisaka City are beset by a teddy bear-shaped UFO. When military power proves to be ineffective, seven mysterious people rise up to fight off the monstrosity. These heroes destroy the invader in a flurry of rainbow colored lights, the very same lights that Souya saw in his nightmare.
With the alien threat repelled, these seven strangers find themselves facing a new adversary: Souya. Swearing vengeance upon the people who decimated his old life, he begins his crusade against these "heroes" and becomes embroiled in a struggle of galactic proportions.)
(Genre: Action, Sci-fi, Mecha)
(Released 2018; 12 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: Another anime by J.C. Staff and a very criminally underrated one. Don't be fooled. It isn't what it seems to be. Trust me. There was more to it than I thought. The characters were well-developed and got better over time. And again, another short one that someone can breeze through in a short time. I can't believe it was shafted so hard. Deserves more attention. Give it a try. It may seem cliché at first but it grows on you.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Seventy-Eight
House of Five Leaves
(Story: Masanosuke "Masa" Akitsu is a wandering ronin adrift in Japan's peaceful Edo period. Despite being a skilled swordsman, Masa's meek personality has netted him the label "unreliable," and he is often abruptly dismissed by his employers, leading him to question his resolve as a samurai.
As Masa reaches his lowest point, he is approached by Yaichi, a carefree man draped in pink who seemingly hires him on a whim as his bodyguard. Unbeknownst to Masa, the job is not as innocent as it seems, and he is drawn into the illicit activities of the group spearheaded by Yaichi. As he becomes further entwined with the gang known as the Five Leaves, Masa struggles with his own principles. Still, his curiosity spurs him forward to uncover the past and motivations of this mysterious band of outlaws.)
(Genre: Drama, Martial Arts)
(Released 2010; 12 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: i know the character designs can take some getting used to for some people but for such a short show, i swear the characters are the highlight. I think they're well-written. It's a more slow show though so if that's not your thing, you can skip over it. It isn't the best overall but I like the art and characters.) Read Note
(Story: Masanosuke "Masa" Akitsu is a wandering ronin adrift in Japan's peaceful Edo period. Despite being a skilled swordsman, Masa's meek personality has netted him the label "unreliable," and he is often abruptly dismissed by his employers, leading him to question his resolve as a samurai.
As Masa reaches his lowest point, he is approached by Yaichi, a carefree man draped in pink who seemingly hires him on a whim as his bodyguard. Unbeknownst to Masa, the job is not as innocent as it seems, and he is drawn into the illicit activities of the group spearheaded by Yaichi. As he becomes further entwined with the gang known as the Five Leaves, Masa struggles with his own principles. Still, his curiosity spurs him forward to uncover the past and motivations of this mysterious band of outlaws.)
(Genre: Drama, Martial Arts)
(Released 2010; 12 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: i know the character designs can take some getting used to for some people but for such a short show, i swear the characters are the highlight. I think they're well-written. It's a more slow show though so if that's not your thing, you can skip over it. It isn't the best overall but I like the art and characters.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Seventy-Seven
The Orbital Children
(Story: In the year 2045, Internet and artificial intelligence have become widespread in the outer space. Following a massive accident at a space station, a group of children are left behind. Using narrowband and SNS, low intelligence AI, and smartphone-controlled drones, they overcome numerous crises.)
(Genre: Adventure, Sci-fi)
(Released 2022; 6 episodes; ONA; TV-14)
(Notes: This was one of those Netflix Originals that no one really brings up. It had mixed reviews but i think it was nice. And it's super short so a viewing isn't gonna hurt anyone. It definitely isn't perfect but i love the animation and art direction and i personally think the cast is very likeable. The story isn't overly complicated and it doesn't need to be. It's simple and a nice time passer. Despite its flaws, I'd recommend taking a look at it. I feel like it was kinda forgotten. It isn't the best but i think it's fun.) Read Note
(Story: In the year 2045, Internet and artificial intelligence have become widespread in the outer space. Following a massive accident at a space station, a group of children are left behind. Using narrowband and SNS, low intelligence AI, and smartphone-controlled drones, they overcome numerous crises.)
(Genre: Adventure, Sci-fi)
(Released 2022; 6 episodes; ONA; TV-14)
(Notes: This was one of those Netflix Originals that no one really brings up. It had mixed reviews but i think it was nice. And it's super short so a viewing isn't gonna hurt anyone. It definitely isn't perfect but i love the animation and art direction and i personally think the cast is very likeable. The story isn't overly complicated and it doesn't need to be. It's simple and a nice time passer. Despite its flaws, I'd recommend taking a look at it. I feel like it was kinda forgotten. It isn't the best but i think it's fun.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Seventy-Six
Kyousougiga
(Story: Long ago, there was a monk named Myoue who could bring anything he drew to life. He quietly lived with his wife Koto—a black rabbit in human form—and their three children: Yakushimaru, Kurama, and Yase. One day, the high priest of the land concluded that Myoue's drawings caused too many problems for the locals and ordered him to find a solution. In response, the family secretly fled to an alternate world of Myoue's own creation—the Looking Glass City.
Everything was peaceful until Myoue and Koto suddenly vanished. Their three children are left to take care of the city, and Yakushimaru inherits Myoue's name and duties. Stranded in this alternate world, their problems only get worse when a young girl—also named Koto—crashes down from the sky and declares that she is also looking for the older Myoue and Koto. Armed with a giant hammer and two rowdy familiars, Koto just might be the key to releasing everyone from the eternal paper city.)
(Genre: Action, Fantasy)
(Released 2013; ONA; 10 episodes + 3 extras, TV-14)
(Notes: Okay, this one is bizarre but I'd still call it a slept on hidden gem. How'd y'all miss this one? lmao. i digress. Another Toei Animation production. I think this show is pretty unique. And it's another short one to just pass the time with. It can be trippy and confusing but I can say i wasn't bored. It's a nice lighthearted one which is always nice to see. Check it out if you have the time to. Plus, the animation and designs are really great in my opinion. And i think there's alot more to this show under the surface. It makes me feel..homesick? idk how to explain it but there's something there, i know it. Also, why is this OP actually so good? i may just be a baby but something about the melody and the delivery of the singer made me tear up and i do not know why. It's probably because i know the context of the show so idk) Read Note
(Story: Long ago, there was a monk named Myoue who could bring anything he drew to life. He quietly lived with his wife Koto—a black rabbit in human form—and their three children: Yakushimaru, Kurama, and Yase. One day, the high priest of the land concluded that Myoue's drawings caused too many problems for the locals and ordered him to find a solution. In response, the family secretly fled to an alternate world of Myoue's own creation—the Looking Glass City.
Everything was peaceful until Myoue and Koto suddenly vanished. Their three children are left to take care of the city, and Yakushimaru inherits Myoue's name and duties. Stranded in this alternate world, their problems only get worse when a young girl—also named Koto—crashes down from the sky and declares that she is also looking for the older Myoue and Koto. Armed with a giant hammer and two rowdy familiars, Koto just might be the key to releasing everyone from the eternal paper city.)
(Genre: Action, Fantasy)
(Released 2013; ONA; 10 episodes + 3 extras, TV-14)
(Notes: Okay, this one is bizarre but I'd still call it a slept on hidden gem. How'd y'all miss this one? lmao. i digress. Another Toei Animation production. I think this show is pretty unique. And it's another short one to just pass the time with. It can be trippy and confusing but I can say i wasn't bored. It's a nice lighthearted one which is always nice to see. Check it out if you have the time to. Plus, the animation and designs are really great in my opinion. And i think there's alot more to this show under the surface. It makes me feel..homesick? idk how to explain it but there's something there, i know it. Also, why is this OP actually so good? i may just be a baby but something about the melody and the delivery of the singer made me tear up and i do not know why. It's probably because i know the context of the show so idk) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Seventy-Five
The Daughter of 20 Faces
(Story: Chiko is the daughter of the wealthy Mikamo family who has to live with her aunt and uncle after her parents passed away. Because her aunt wants to inherit the Mikamo family's wealth, she gives Chiko poisoned food. One day, however, she's kidnapped by the Nijuu Mensou (20 Faces) and decides to join his clan.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery)
(Released 2008; 22 Episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: Now this one is criminally underrated. I do not know how this one didnt catch on when it first came out. One of the Anime Studios behind it was Studio Bones! Y'know the same animation studio that had a hand in/was behind Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Soul Eater, My Hero Academia, the Noragami series, Mob Psycho 100, Bungou Stray Dogs, Ouran Highschool Host Club, Darker than Black, Kekkai Sensen, Gosick, Eureka Seven, Sk8 the Infinity, etc. So im super surprised this show didnt get bigger tbh. It's a hidden gem) Read Note
(Story: Chiko is the daughter of the wealthy Mikamo family who has to live with her aunt and uncle after her parents passed away. Because her aunt wants to inherit the Mikamo family's wealth, she gives Chiko poisoned food. One day, however, she's kidnapped by the Nijuu Mensou (20 Faces) and decides to join his clan.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery)
(Released 2008; 22 Episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: Now this one is criminally underrated. I do not know how this one didnt catch on when it first came out. One of the Anime Studios behind it was Studio Bones! Y'know the same animation studio that had a hand in/was behind Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Soul Eater, My Hero Academia, the Noragami series, Mob Psycho 100, Bungou Stray Dogs, Ouran Highschool Host Club, Darker than Black, Kekkai Sensen, Gosick, Eureka Seven, Sk8 the Infinity, etc. So im super surprised this show didnt get bigger tbh. It's a hidden gem) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Seventy-Four
The Mystic Archives of Dantalian
(Story: Six months ago, Lord Hugh Anthony Disward, also known as Huey, lost his eccentric grandfather, Sir Wesley Disward, who was a renowned collector of rare books. His grandfather's will states that, in order to inherit his manor and everything inside it, he must take guardianship over the Bibliotheca Mystica de Dantalian—an archive that contains forbidden knowledge—and also take care of a mysterious girl called Dalian.)
(Genre: Action, Mystery, Supernatural, Detective, Historical)
(Released 2011; 12 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: Well, for one, no unnecessary romance for the most part so that's a relief. I hate forced romance/pairings. It's a surprisingly dark show with some good jokes and moments. I enjoyed it. And it is short. It doesn't overstay its welcome. Oh and this anime is by Studio Gainax. You know, Gainax is the anime studio behind Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Neon Genesis Evangelion, FLCL,Kare Kano(Which i recommended before), Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster(Which i also recommended) and Medaka Box. This is a short, sweet little show. If you have some free time, give it a watch. You might like it.) Read Note
(Story: Six months ago, Lord Hugh Anthony Disward, also known as Huey, lost his eccentric grandfather, Sir Wesley Disward, who was a renowned collector of rare books. His grandfather's will states that, in order to inherit his manor and everything inside it, he must take guardianship over the Bibliotheca Mystica de Dantalian—an archive that contains forbidden knowledge—and also take care of a mysterious girl called Dalian.)
(Genre: Action, Mystery, Supernatural, Detective, Historical)
(Released 2011; 12 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: Well, for one, no unnecessary romance for the most part so that's a relief. I hate forced romance/pairings. It's a surprisingly dark show with some good jokes and moments. I enjoyed it. And it is short. It doesn't overstay its welcome. Oh and this anime is by Studio Gainax. You know, Gainax is the anime studio behind Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Neon Genesis Evangelion, FLCL,Kare Kano(Which i recommended before), Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster(Which i also recommended) and Medaka Box. This is a short, sweet little show. If you have some free time, give it a watch. You might like it.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Seventy-Three
Time of Eve (Eve no Jikan)
(Story: In future Japan, in a time when android housekeepers have become commonplace, society strictly abides by the Three Laws of Robotics, which all androids must follow. Under the influence of the Robot Ethics Committee, androids are treated the same way as lesser technology, such as household appliances. However, a minority with an adoration for androids exists, categorized as "android-holics," and are shunned by the general public.
Rikuo Sakisaka was raised to accept society's precept about androids, and is perfectly aware that they are not human. That is, until the day he discovers a strange message buried within the activity logs of his household android, Sammy. This leads him to Eve no Jikan, a cafe with only one rule that its patrons must adhere to: there must be no distinction made between humans and androids. Curiosity drives Rikuo to learn more about the shop, and he attempts to unearth the reason behind Sammy's peculiar behavior.)
(Genre: Sci-fi, Slice of Life, Drama)
(Released 2008, at least the ONA was.. i think the movie adaptation was released 2010; 6 episodes and an 106 minute long movie; PG-13)
(Notes: Well, the film adaptation won an award so thats something. Both the film and movie were made by Studio Rikka. They havent made too much but you may have heard of the other anime film they made called Patema Inverted. I think Eve no Jikan is a unique, underrated gem with nice vibes and an intriguing story. Check it out sometime. Seriously. It's sooooo underrated. And it won't take up too much time to watch. A good ONA and film to just pass time with if you have it.) Read Note
(Story: In future Japan, in a time when android housekeepers have become commonplace, society strictly abides by the Three Laws of Robotics, which all androids must follow. Under the influence of the Robot Ethics Committee, androids are treated the same way as lesser technology, such as household appliances. However, a minority with an adoration for androids exists, categorized as "android-holics," and are shunned by the general public.
Rikuo Sakisaka was raised to accept society's precept about androids, and is perfectly aware that they are not human. That is, until the day he discovers a strange message buried within the activity logs of his household android, Sammy. This leads him to Eve no Jikan, a cafe with only one rule that its patrons must adhere to: there must be no distinction made between humans and androids. Curiosity drives Rikuo to learn more about the shop, and he attempts to unearth the reason behind Sammy's peculiar behavior.)
(Genre: Sci-fi, Slice of Life, Drama)
(Released 2008, at least the ONA was.. i think the movie adaptation was released 2010; 6 episodes and an 106 minute long movie; PG-13)
(Notes: Well, the film adaptation won an award so thats something. Both the film and movie were made by Studio Rikka. They havent made too much but you may have heard of the other anime film they made called Patema Inverted. I think Eve no Jikan is a unique, underrated gem with nice vibes and an intriguing story. Check it out sometime. Seriously. It's sooooo underrated. And it won't take up too much time to watch. A good ONA and film to just pass time with if you have it.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Seventy-Two
Space Brothers
(Story: As children, two brothers vow that they will become astronauts and each other meet in space. Years later, the older brother has lost his job, but the younger brother is close to fulfilling his dream.)
(Genre: Comedy, Sci-fi, Slice of Life)
(Released 2012; 99 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: Guys i was gonna write a note here but im mad because i keep getting told my text contains sensitive words EVEN THOUGH IT DIDN'T and i couldnt publish it otherwise so idk what to do um i like this show. THERE. GEEZ.) Read Note
(Story: As children, two brothers vow that they will become astronauts and each other meet in space. Years later, the older brother has lost his job, but the younger brother is close to fulfilling his dream.)
(Genre: Comedy, Sci-fi, Slice of Life)
(Released 2012; 99 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: Guys i was gonna write a note here but im mad because i keep getting told my text contains sensitive words EVEN THOUGH IT DIDN'T and i couldnt publish it otherwise so idk what to do um i like this show. THERE. GEEZ.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendation Number Seventy-One
Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin (INTENSE TRIGGER WARNING THIS ONE IS INTENSE AND SUPER MATURE AND ADULT PLEASE VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED)
(Story: Japan, 1955: Mario Minakami has just arrived at Shounan Special Reform School along with five other teenagers who have been arrested on serious criminal charges. All assigned to the same cell, they meet older inmate Rokurouta Sakuragi—a former boxer—with whom they establish a close bond. Under his guidance, and with the promise that they will meet again on the outside after serving their sentences, the delinquents begin to view their hopeless situation in a better light.
The seven cellmates struggle together against the brutal suffering and humiliation inflicted upon them. Facing such hellish conditions, the seven inmates must scrape together all the strength they have to survive until their sentences are up; but even if they do, just what kind of lives are waiting for them on the other side?)
(Genre: Prison Drama, Suspense)
(Released 2010; 26 episodes; TV-MA for sure)
(Notes: PLEASE THIS ONE HAS SCENES AND THEMES THAT CAN BE UPSETTING FOR ALOT. The writing and characters are spectacular but geez. If you're sensitive or easily triggered and even if you arent, proceed with caution or not at all. I'M SERIOUS ABOUT THESE WARNINGS PLEASE NO ONE UNDER 18 SHOULD WATCH THIS AND EVEN THEN, ADULTS PROCEED WITH CAUTION. It's a good show but still. It's set in prison. So.. Ah, this one is animated by Madhouse too. Y'know, One Punch Man season one.) Read Note
(Story: Japan, 1955: Mario Minakami has just arrived at Shounan Special Reform School along with five other teenagers who have been arrested on serious criminal charges. All assigned to the same cell, they meet older inmate Rokurouta Sakuragi—a former boxer—with whom they establish a close bond. Under his guidance, and with the promise that they will meet again on the outside after serving their sentences, the delinquents begin to view their hopeless situation in a better light.
The seven cellmates struggle together against the brutal suffering and humiliation inflicted upon them. Facing such hellish conditions, the seven inmates must scrape together all the strength they have to survive until their sentences are up; but even if they do, just what kind of lives are waiting for them on the other side?)
(Genre: Prison Drama, Suspense)
(Released 2010; 26 episodes; TV-MA for sure)
(Notes: PLEASE THIS ONE HAS SCENES AND THEMES THAT CAN BE UPSETTING FOR ALOT. The writing and characters are spectacular but geez. If you're sensitive or easily triggered and even if you arent, proceed with caution or not at all. I'M SERIOUS ABOUT THESE WARNINGS PLEASE NO ONE UNDER 18 SHOULD WATCH THIS AND EVEN THEN, ADULTS PROCEED WITH CAUTION. It's a good show but still. It's set in prison. So.. Ah, this one is animated by Madhouse too. Y'know, One Punch Man season one.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Seventy
Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (1998)
(Story: Six years ago at the magic school known as the Tower of Fang, a grave accident happened involving the magical sword Baltanders and the magic user Azalie. Unable to control the sword's power, Azalie was transformed into the shape of a great dragon who since that day became known as Bloody August. Krilancelo, a young magician at the Tower who cared greatly for Azalie found much to his disgust that the elders of the Tower of Fang were less than willing to save Azalie and wanted rather to pretend the accident never happened. Angered by their stand, Krilanceloa swore that he would find a way to return Azalie to her former self. Thus he forsook the name Krilancelo and declared himself Orphen, leaving the Tower and his magical studies behind to wander the world...)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery)
(Released 1998; 24 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: Why is the OP song so funky? The ending song is super good too. Gosh dang. I can't believe i said 'gosh dang' unironically. Crying rn. Anyway, this is an enjoyable little show. Not gonna break any new ground but for what it is, it's fun. It aired on Adult Swim before. But people don't talk about it or even mention it really but i am. Orphen has drip, that's all im saying. Oh and steer clear of the 2020 reboot of this show. It isn't as good. And again, the retro anime art style always slaps. At least in my opinion.) Read Note
(Story: Six years ago at the magic school known as the Tower of Fang, a grave accident happened involving the magical sword Baltanders and the magic user Azalie. Unable to control the sword's power, Azalie was transformed into the shape of a great dragon who since that day became known as Bloody August. Krilancelo, a young magician at the Tower who cared greatly for Azalie found much to his disgust that the elders of the Tower of Fang were less than willing to save Azalie and wanted rather to pretend the accident never happened. Angered by their stand, Krilanceloa swore that he would find a way to return Azalie to her former self. Thus he forsook the name Krilancelo and declared himself Orphen, leaving the Tower and his magical studies behind to wander the world...)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery)
(Released 1998; 24 episodes; TV-14)
(Notes: Why is the OP song so funky? The ending song is super good too. Gosh dang. I can't believe i said 'gosh dang' unironically. Crying rn. Anyway, this is an enjoyable little show. Not gonna break any new ground but for what it is, it's fun. It aired on Adult Swim before. But people don't talk about it or even mention it really but i am. Orphen has drip, that's all im saying. Oh and steer clear of the 2020 reboot of this show. It isn't as good. And again, the retro anime art style always slaps. At least in my opinion.) 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 Sixty-Eight
Samurai Flamenco
(Story: "A hero will never give up, never hide, never be defeated and never accept evil!"
Firmly believing these words, Masayoshi Hazama has been obsessed with superhero shows since childhood. By day, he earns his living as a famous model, and by night, he becomes the gallant hero Samurai Flamenco. Armed with only his superhero costume, he seeks to bring justice to the city and faces anybody who tries to break the law—even rebellious juveniles and people who litter on the street.
Masayoshi's heroic antics later catch the attention of the public, leading to the fateful discovery of his identity by policeman Hidenori Gotou. Although initially telling Masayoshi to leave the crime-busting activities to the police, Gotou ends up joining him in his antics. However, things soon escalate from preventing littering and petty thefts to bizarre adventures that involve even the fate of the world. Together with their newfound comrades, Masayoshi and Gotou embark on a battle with the world and themselves in order to find the true meaning of being a hero—with or without superpowers.)
(Genre: Comedy, Parody, Satire, Super Power, Action)
(Released 2013; 22 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: Ayo an underrated superhero anime? let's go. And this came out before My Hero Academia so i don't wanna hear it lmao jokes aside, this one flew under the radar. It isn't the best but i think it's at least a fun watch. It isn't bad and i wouldn't say it is amazing but it is entertaining enough.)
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(Story: "A hero will never give up, never hide, never be defeated and never accept evil!"
Firmly believing these words, Masayoshi Hazama has been obsessed with superhero shows since childhood. By day, he earns his living as a famous model, and by night, he becomes the gallant hero Samurai Flamenco. Armed with only his superhero costume, he seeks to bring justice to the city and faces anybody who tries to break the law—even rebellious juveniles and people who litter on the street.
Masayoshi's heroic antics later catch the attention of the public, leading to the fateful discovery of his identity by policeman Hidenori Gotou. Although initially telling Masayoshi to leave the crime-busting activities to the police, Gotou ends up joining him in his antics. However, things soon escalate from preventing littering and petty thefts to bizarre adventures that involve even the fate of the world. Together with their newfound comrades, Masayoshi and Gotou embark on a battle with the world and themselves in order to find the true meaning of being a hero—with or without superpowers.)
(Genre: Comedy, Parody, Satire, Super Power, Action)
(Released 2013; 22 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: Ayo an underrated superhero anime? let's go. And this came out before My Hero Academia so i don't wanna hear it lmao jokes aside, this one flew under the radar. It isn't the best but i think it's at least a fun watch. It isn't bad and i wouldn't say it is amazing but it is entertaining enough.)
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Sixty-Seven
Eden of the East
(Story: On November 22, 2010, Japan was attacked, an act that fortunately did not harm anyone, becoming known as "Careless Monday." Quickly forgotten, society goes on about their lives as normal.
During her graduation trip to America three months later, friendly college student Saki Morimi's life is forever changed when she finds herself saved from unexpected trouble by Akira Takizawa. Takizawa is cheerful, but odd in many ways—he is stark naked and suffers from amnesia, believing himself to be a terrorist. In addition, he possesses a strange cell phone loaded with 8.2 billion yen in digital cash.
Despite Takizawa's suspicious traits, Saki quickly befriends the enigmatic young man. However, unbeknownst to her, this is the beginning of a thrilling death game involving money, cell phones, and the salvation of the world. Higashi no Eden chronicles Saki's struggle to unravel the mysteries behind her savior, while Takizawa himself battles other individuals armed with similar cell phones and returning memories which reveal his possible connection to the event from months ago.)
(Genre: Mystery, Romance, Sci-fi, Suspense)
(Released 2009; 11 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: I feel like this one was so beloved when it first came out but it isnt brought up anymore. it's a short watch so check ot out if you can. Not perfect but I'd say it's pretty darn good for what it is. And there are follow-up movies that complete the series completely too. Don't forget those. I think it is a well-written show overall.)
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(Story: On November 22, 2010, Japan was attacked, an act that fortunately did not harm anyone, becoming known as "Careless Monday." Quickly forgotten, society goes on about their lives as normal.
During her graduation trip to America three months later, friendly college student Saki Morimi's life is forever changed when she finds herself saved from unexpected trouble by Akira Takizawa. Takizawa is cheerful, but odd in many ways—he is stark naked and suffers from amnesia, believing himself to be a terrorist. In addition, he possesses a strange cell phone loaded with 8.2 billion yen in digital cash.
Despite Takizawa's suspicious traits, Saki quickly befriends the enigmatic young man. However, unbeknownst to her, this is the beginning of a thrilling death game involving money, cell phones, and the salvation of the world. Higashi no Eden chronicles Saki's struggle to unravel the mysteries behind her savior, while Takizawa himself battles other individuals armed with similar cell phones and returning memories which reveal his possible connection to the event from months ago.)
(Genre: Mystery, Romance, Sci-fi, Suspense)
(Released 2009; 11 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: I feel like this one was so beloved when it first came out but it isnt brought up anymore. it's a short watch so check ot out if you can. Not perfect but I'd say it's pretty darn good for what it is. And there are follow-up movies that complete the series completely too. Don't forget those. I think it is a well-written show overall.)
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Sixty-Six
Moribito: Guardian Of The Spirit
(Story: A repentant warrior named Balsa guards Prince Chagum, a young man who has a connection to a legendary power that his father, the emperor, fears to the point of ordering the prince's assassination.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy)
(Released 2007; 26 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: Incredible and intricate world building here. A true gem of a show that really should be talked about more. A great lead. Balsa is another iconic queen and it has some cool fight scenes. This show is so beautiful. More love for it please and thank you.) Read Note
(Story: A repentant warrior named Balsa guards Prince Chagum, a young man who has a connection to a legendary power that his father, the emperor, fears to the point of ordering the prince's assassination.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy)
(Released 2007; 26 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: Incredible and intricate world building here. A true gem of a show that really should be talked about more. A great lead. Balsa is another iconic queen and it has some cool fight scenes. This show is so beautiful. More love for it please and thank you.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Sixty-Three
The Book of Bantorra [Viewer Discretion is advised for this one]
(Story: In a world where dead people turn into books and are stored in the Bantorra Library where anyone who reads a book can learn their past, Bantorra Library is maintained by Armed Librarians who wield psychic powers and their enemy is a religious society known as Sindeki Kyoudan.)
(Genre: Action, Fantasy, Adventure)
(Released 2009; 27 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: Super underrated very very underrated. Hamyuts is an iconic queen tbh. It literally feels like no one talks about this one. Wack. The studio behind this anime is David Production. Notable works from the studio include JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Cells at Work!, Fire Force and the 2022 adaptation of Urusei Yatsura. Give this one a shot. The concept is very interesting and i personally think it was executed very well. Does this count as NSFW? Okay, considering the other things that are promoted and shown on this app, i dont think it is or crosses a line. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong. Here's hoping this video doesn't count as NSFW) Read Note
(Story: In a world where dead people turn into books and are stored in the Bantorra Library where anyone who reads a book can learn their past, Bantorra Library is maintained by Armed Librarians who wield psychic powers and their enemy is a religious society known as Sindeki Kyoudan.)
(Genre: Action, Fantasy, Adventure)
(Released 2009; 27 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: Super underrated very very underrated. Hamyuts is an iconic queen tbh. It literally feels like no one talks about this one. Wack. The studio behind this anime is David Production. Notable works from the studio include JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Cells at Work!, Fire Force and the 2022 adaptation of Urusei Yatsura. Give this one a shot. The concept is very interesting and i personally think it was executed very well. Does this count as NSFW? Okay, considering the other things that are promoted and shown on this app, i dont think it is or crosses a line. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong. Here's hoping this video doesn't count as NSFW) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Sixty-Two
The Rose of Versailles
(Story: In a time of class stratification and rising tensions amongst the impoverished population, the Austrian Empire sends Princess Marie Antoinette to France to be wed to Crown Prince Louis XVI. The political marriage is arranged to strengthen the alliance between both countries, but the future queen is deeply unsatisfied with her fate being decided for her. Upon arrival in the country, Marie Antoinette is acquainted with Oscar Fançois de Jarjayes—Commander of the Royal Guard.
Due to her father's desire for a son, Oscar is raised as a boy with an expectation to inherit his title as The Commander. Though she is revered by both men and women alike, Oscar cannot help but desire to live life as a woman instead of masquerading as a man. As Oscar reluctantly serves the young, spoiled queen, the growing resentment and suffering of the poor become harder for her to ignore—especially when Marie Antoinette frivolously spends her wealth.)
(Genre: Drama, Romance)
(Released 1979; 40 episodes; PG-13 Edit: im a dingus who had this as "PG-23" for 19 hours imma cry now)
(Notes: This is a very interesting one and a very important one in manga (and anime) history in general. This series was developed during a significant transitional period for shōjo manga (manga for girls) as a medium, characterized by the emergence of stories with complex narratives focused on politics and sexuality. The Rose of Versailles would ultimately become the first shōjo manga to achieve mainstream critical and commercial success, proving the genre's viability as a commercial category and granting the genre greater recognition among critics. It contributed significantly to the development of shōjo manga, and was one of the primary works responsible for its shift from a genre aimed at children to a genre aimed at adolescents and young adults. By 2022, the manga had sold over 23 million copies worldwide. So yeah. Also, underrated as heck especially given how influential it is. I wish it was brought up more. Not just for its importance but actual amazing story, characters,etc. If you have time, check it out. Also, these OP and ED songs are beautiful im gonna cry. I really miss these kinds of OP and ED songs tbh) Read Note
(Story: In a time of class stratification and rising tensions amongst the impoverished population, the Austrian Empire sends Princess Marie Antoinette to France to be wed to Crown Prince Louis XVI. The political marriage is arranged to strengthen the alliance between both countries, but the future queen is deeply unsatisfied with her fate being decided for her. Upon arrival in the country, Marie Antoinette is acquainted with Oscar Fançois de Jarjayes—Commander of the Royal Guard.
Due to her father's desire for a son, Oscar is raised as a boy with an expectation to inherit his title as The Commander. Though she is revered by both men and women alike, Oscar cannot help but desire to live life as a woman instead of masquerading as a man. As Oscar reluctantly serves the young, spoiled queen, the growing resentment and suffering of the poor become harder for her to ignore—especially when Marie Antoinette frivolously spends her wealth.)
(Genre: Drama, Romance)
(Released 1979; 40 episodes; PG-13 Edit: im a dingus who had this as "PG-23" for 19 hours imma cry now)
(Notes: This is a very interesting one and a very important one in manga (and anime) history in general. This series was developed during a significant transitional period for shōjo manga (manga for girls) as a medium, characterized by the emergence of stories with complex narratives focused on politics and sexuality. The Rose of Versailles would ultimately become the first shōjo manga to achieve mainstream critical and commercial success, proving the genre's viability as a commercial category and granting the genre greater recognition among critics. It contributed significantly to the development of shōjo manga, and was one of the primary works responsible for its shift from a genre aimed at children to a genre aimed at adolescents and young adults. By 2022, the manga had sold over 23 million copies worldwide. So yeah. Also, underrated as heck especially given how influential it is. I wish it was brought up more. Not just for its importance but actual amazing story, characters,etc. If you have time, check it out. Also, these OP and ED songs are beautiful im gonna cry. I really miss these kinds of OP and ED songs tbh) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Sixty-One
Princess Principal
(Story: In the early 20th century, the discovery of the substance Cavorite allowed the production of advanced military technology and steered the country toward conflict. London is now divided by a wall, and the Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Albion battle a silent war where espionage is the only weapon that can destabilize the enemy. A group of girls from the prestigious Queen's Mayfaire school work as undercover spies for the Commonwealth.
Led by Dorothy, an experienced driver with a striking personality, their group includes the talents of Ange le Carré, a cold-blooded liar and expert sharpshooter; Chise, a proficient samurai; and Beatrice, a voice-mimicking specialist. They use their unique individual skills for the Commonwealth to survive in a dark world filled with conspiracy, mystery, and infiltration. In the shadow of the war, they have only one goal in mind: completing their mission.)
(Genre: Steampunk, Spy Fiction, Action, Mystery)
(Released 2017; 12 episodes + a currently ongoing sequel film series; TV-MA)
(Notes: Sure, you've heard the banger of an OP song for this show in every single Top 100 anime openings and endings list on YouTube known to man, but how many people actually watched the show?
thats what i thought
lmao jk jk but
give this one more love. it actually has style AND substance in my personal opinion.) Read Note
(Story: In the early 20th century, the discovery of the substance Cavorite allowed the production of advanced military technology and steered the country toward conflict. London is now divided by a wall, and the Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Albion battle a silent war where espionage is the only weapon that can destabilize the enemy. A group of girls from the prestigious Queen's Mayfaire school work as undercover spies for the Commonwealth.
Led by Dorothy, an experienced driver with a striking personality, their group includes the talents of Ange le Carré, a cold-blooded liar and expert sharpshooter; Chise, a proficient samurai; and Beatrice, a voice-mimicking specialist. They use their unique individual skills for the Commonwealth to survive in a dark world filled with conspiracy, mystery, and infiltration. In the shadow of the war, they have only one goal in mind: completing their mission.)
(Genre: Steampunk, Spy Fiction, Action, Mystery)
(Released 2017; 12 episodes + a currently ongoing sequel film series; TV-MA)
(Notes: Sure, you've heard the banger of an OP song for this show in every single Top 100 anime openings and endings list on YouTube known to man, but how many people actually watched the show?
thats what i thought
lmao jk jk but
give this one more love. it actually has style AND substance in my personal opinion.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Sixty
Kare Kano
(Story: Yukino Miyazawa is the female representative for her class and the most popular girl among the freshmen at her high school. Good at both academics and sports on top of being elegant and sociable, she has been an object of admiration all her life. However, in reality, she is an incredibly vain person who toils relentlessly to maintain her good grades, athleticism, and graceful appearance. She wants nothing more than to be the center of attention and praise—which is why she cannot stand Souichirou Arima, the male representative for her class and the only person more perfect than her.)
(Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy)
(Released 1998; 26 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: Woooo 60th recommendation! Let's goooo! I haven't recommended a straight up romance in awhile,huh? This is a classic that gets overlooked alot nowadays. I was surprised at how enjoyable this one ended up being. I like it alot more than most romance anime, with a few exceptions, so give it a shot! It's also called His and Her Circumstances. Oh and fun fact: Hideaki Anno, the creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion, spearheaded this anime right after The End of Evangelion. Cool, right? Sadly, this anime is unfinished but it is still worth it and the story wrapped up in the manga so there's still that. Still worth watching in my opinion.) Read Note
(Story: Yukino Miyazawa is the female representative for her class and the most popular girl among the freshmen at her high school. Good at both academics and sports on top of being elegant and sociable, she has been an object of admiration all her life. However, in reality, she is an incredibly vain person who toils relentlessly to maintain her good grades, athleticism, and graceful appearance. She wants nothing more than to be the center of attention and praise—which is why she cannot stand Souichirou Arima, the male representative for her class and the only person more perfect than her.)
(Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy)
(Released 1998; 26 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: Woooo 60th recommendation! Let's goooo! I haven't recommended a straight up romance in awhile,huh? This is a classic that gets overlooked alot nowadays. I was surprised at how enjoyable this one ended up being. I like it alot more than most romance anime, with a few exceptions, so give it a shot! It's also called His and Her Circumstances. Oh and fun fact: Hideaki Anno, the creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion, spearheaded this anime right after The End of Evangelion. Cool, right? Sadly, this anime is unfinished but it is still worth it and the story wrapped up in the manga so there's still that. Still worth watching in my opinion.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Fifty-Nine
3x3 eyes [Original 90s OVA,and there's alot of graphic imagery in this, viewer discretion is advised]
(Story: 3X3 Eyes is the story of a young man named Yakumo Fuuji, who through a strange series of events becomes the immortal slave of the last of a race of 3 Eyed demons. The demon absorbs his soul to save his life, making him immortal in the process. Now, he begins a journey with the female demon in an attempt to find a way of becoming human.)
(Genre: Action, Dark Fantasy, Horror, Romance)
(Released in 1991; OVA; 4 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: Pai is adorable tbh and this is another Toei Animation Production. This one feels like it doesnt get enough love so here it is! Warning: Violence and graphic stuff and dark themes and all that in this one. And yay more retro anime art) Read Note
(Story: 3X3 Eyes is the story of a young man named Yakumo Fuuji, who through a strange series of events becomes the immortal slave of the last of a race of 3 Eyed demons. The demon absorbs his soul to save his life, making him immortal in the process. Now, he begins a journey with the female demon in an attempt to find a way of becoming human.)
(Genre: Action, Dark Fantasy, Horror, Romance)
(Released in 1991; OVA; 4 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: Pai is adorable tbh and this is another Toei Animation Production. This one feels like it doesnt get enough love so here it is! Warning: Violence and graphic stuff and dark themes and all that in this one. And yay more retro anime art) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Fifty-Eight
Gugure! Kokkuri-san
(Story: Gugure! Kokkuri-san is an eccentric comedy centered around the self-proclaimed doll, Kohina Ichimatsu. Her uneventful life goes from plain to absurd when she summons a fox spirit by the name of Kokkuri-san. But contrary to popular belief, he is not the omniscient, answer-granting spirit from the legend anymore. The loss of believers in modern society has rendered him powerless.
Upon meeting the bizarre girl who summoned him, Kokkuri-san is shocked to discover that Kohina not only lives alone, but survives on just cup ramen! Filled with concern for the young girl, he takes it upon himself to ensure that Kohina has proper meals and lives a decent life. Thus begin Kokkuri-san's less-than-hopeful endeavors and their peculiar life together.)
(Genre: Comedy, Supernatural, Gag Humor)
(Released 2014; 12 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: Resisting the urge to call the cops on Inugami rn (if you know, you know-)
But other than that, this is a fun watch. I like it. It has actually made me laugh quite a bit based on the characters alone i like it. If nothing else, it is pretty cute and entertaining. Why has this one been overshadowed? The OP is so chaotic oml and the main fox spirit Kokkuri is the main singer of the OP. And he's voiced by Daisuke Ono. Y'know, voice of Sebastian from Black Butler, Jotaro Kujo, Arthur from Blue Exorcist, Handa from Barakamon, William from Black Clover, Ace from Bungo Stray Dogs, Shizuo from Durarara, Ko Paat from Fire Force,etc. The show was also animated by TMS Entertainment. TMS is one of the oldest and most famous anime studios in Japan, best known for numerous anime franchises such as Lupin the Third, Lilpri, The Gutsy Frog, The Rose of Versailles, Anpanman, Detective Conan, Monster Rancher, Magic Knight Rayearth, Hamtaro, Sonic X, D.Gray-man, Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple, Fruits Basket (since 2019), Obake no Q-Taro (until 1972), Bakugan Battle Brawlers and feature-length films Golgo 13: The Professional, Akira and Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland, alongside animation works for Western animation such as Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Inspector Gadget, The Real Ghostbusters, Rainbow Brite, DuckTales, The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, Tiny Toon Adventures, Batman: The Animated Series, Animaniacs, and Spider-Man: The Animated Series.
Also
Kokkuri is best dad and i love him with all my heart. I needed to recommend something more lighthearted anyway. I havent recommended an actual comedy in awhile.) Read Note
(Story: Gugure! Kokkuri-san is an eccentric comedy centered around the self-proclaimed doll, Kohina Ichimatsu. Her uneventful life goes from plain to absurd when she summons a fox spirit by the name of Kokkuri-san. But contrary to popular belief, he is not the omniscient, answer-granting spirit from the legend anymore. The loss of believers in modern society has rendered him powerless.
Upon meeting the bizarre girl who summoned him, Kokkuri-san is shocked to discover that Kohina not only lives alone, but survives on just cup ramen! Filled with concern for the young girl, he takes it upon himself to ensure that Kohina has proper meals and lives a decent life. Thus begin Kokkuri-san's less-than-hopeful endeavors and their peculiar life together.)
(Genre: Comedy, Supernatural, Gag Humor)
(Released 2014; 12 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: Resisting the urge to call the cops on Inugami rn (if you know, you know-)
But other than that, this is a fun watch. I like it. It has actually made me laugh quite a bit based on the characters alone i like it. If nothing else, it is pretty cute and entertaining. Why has this one been overshadowed? The OP is so chaotic oml and the main fox spirit Kokkuri is the main singer of the OP. And he's voiced by Daisuke Ono. Y'know, voice of Sebastian from Black Butler, Jotaro Kujo, Arthur from Blue Exorcist, Handa from Barakamon, William from Black Clover, Ace from Bungo Stray Dogs, Shizuo from Durarara, Ko Paat from Fire Force,etc. The show was also animated by TMS Entertainment. TMS is one of the oldest and most famous anime studios in Japan, best known for numerous anime franchises such as Lupin the Third, Lilpri, The Gutsy Frog, The Rose of Versailles, Anpanman, Detective Conan, Monster Rancher, Magic Knight Rayearth, Hamtaro, Sonic X, D.Gray-man, Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple, Fruits Basket (since 2019), Obake no Q-Taro (until 1972), Bakugan Battle Brawlers and feature-length films Golgo 13: The Professional, Akira and Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland, alongside animation works for Western animation such as Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Inspector Gadget, The Real Ghostbusters, Rainbow Brite, DuckTales, The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, Tiny Toon Adventures, Batman: The Animated Series, Animaniacs, and Spider-Man: The Animated Series.
Also
Kokkuri is best dad and i love him with all my heart. I needed to recommend something more lighthearted anyway. I havent recommended an actual comedy in awhile.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Fifty-Six
Mardock Scramble [I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH HOW DISTURBING THESE MOVIES CAN BE. DEFINITELY AN 18+ FILM SERIES. PLEASE- VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. IT'S GOOD BUT NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART PLEASE. I SWEAR THE NEXT THING I RECOMMEND WILL BE MORE LIGHTHEARTED BECAUSE GEEZ-]
(Story: Taking place in a futuristic city called Mardock City, Rune Balot is a former call girl turned vigilante who was taken in by the notorious gambler Shell Septinos. One night, Shell abandons Rune and attempts to end her life in an explosion. However, she is rescued and transformed into a cyborg by Dr. Easter under regulation Mardock Scramble 09, an emergency ordinance where experimental technologies can be used to preserve life. An Artificial intelligence who takes the form of a mouse accompanies her to adapt to her new life. Rune is trained to use the advanced technology fitted on her to defend herself against Shell's attempts to have her killed to stop her from testifying against him.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Police, Psychological,Cyberpunk,Philosophical,Neo-noir)
(First film was released in 2010; this is a movie trilogy; Rated R for sure)
(Notes: I AM SERIOUS THIS IS RECOMMENDED FOR OLDER AUDIENCES PLEASE I AM WARNING YOU. Okay. The art and animation is great. Great main characters. This is definitely underrated but given the subject matter in it i can see why kinda. Still great) Read Note
(Story: Taking place in a futuristic city called Mardock City, Rune Balot is a former call girl turned vigilante who was taken in by the notorious gambler Shell Septinos. One night, Shell abandons Rune and attempts to end her life in an explosion. However, she is rescued and transformed into a cyborg by Dr. Easter under regulation Mardock Scramble 09, an emergency ordinance where experimental technologies can be used to preserve life. An Artificial intelligence who takes the form of a mouse accompanies her to adapt to her new life. Rune is trained to use the advanced technology fitted on her to defend herself against Shell's attempts to have her killed to stop her from testifying against him.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Police, Psychological,Cyberpunk,Philosophical,Neo-noir)
(First film was released in 2010; this is a movie trilogy; Rated R for sure)
(Notes: I AM SERIOUS THIS IS RECOMMENDED FOR OLDER AUDIENCES PLEASE I AM WARNING YOU. Okay. The art and animation is great. Great main characters. This is definitely underrated but given the subject matter in it i can see why kinda. Still great) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Fifty-Five
Tekkonkinkreet
(Story: The story takes place in the fictional city of Takaramachi (Treasure Town) and centers on a pair of orphaned street kids – the tough, canny, Black, and the childish, innocent, White, together known as the Cats – as they deal with yakuza attempting to take over Treasure Town.)
(Genre: Coming-of-age, Surreal Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Psychological)
(Released 2006; Movie; 1hr 51min; R-Rated)
(This is a unique one. I actually like the way it's animated and it feels like a really underrated movie. Fun fact: This anime was directed by Michael Arias who was the first non-Japanese director of a major anime film. The anime studio behind it is Studio 4°C who are behind the original Berserk anime, Mind Game, and the Animatrix. Also, i dont understand people hating the designs for not being 'cute' or 'kawaii' enough. That is such a limited mindset in terms of character design. You're allowed to like or dislike whatever you want but don't be afraid to keep an open mind. I personally think they're unique but if you don't like it that's cool. I believe this is still a great movie in my opinion.)
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(Story: The story takes place in the fictional city of Takaramachi (Treasure Town) and centers on a pair of orphaned street kids – the tough, canny, Black, and the childish, innocent, White, together known as the Cats – as they deal with yakuza attempting to take over Treasure Town.)
(Genre: Coming-of-age, Surreal Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Psychological)
(Released 2006; Movie; 1hr 51min; R-Rated)
(This is a unique one. I actually like the way it's animated and it feels like a really underrated movie. Fun fact: This anime was directed by Michael Arias who was the first non-Japanese director of a major anime film. The anime studio behind it is Studio 4°C who are behind the original Berserk anime, Mind Game, and the Animatrix. Also, i dont understand people hating the designs for not being 'cute' or 'kawaii' enough. That is such a limited mindset in terms of character design. You're allowed to like or dislike whatever you want but don't be afraid to keep an open mind. I personally think they're unique but if you don't like it that's cool. I believe this is still a great movie in my opinion.)
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Fifty-Four
Iria: Zeiram the Animation
(Story: Iria is the story of a girl and the Alien being she loves to hate. The series begins with her brother, Gren, taking a job. He is a bounty hunter, and one well known for his incredible skill. Iria, being a skilled apprentice bounty hunter herself, tags along. What is the job, one might ask. It is to find out what has happened to the crew and cargo of a Space Station. Needless to say, nothing is as it seems, and the war between Iria and Zeiram begins in earnest.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Space)
(Released 1994; OVA; 6 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: Iria is best girl. 10/10 bounty hunter. Also, again, love the art style because retro anime art style is best art style. Sorry, i dont make the rules. The anime studio behind this one is Ashi Productions; the same studio that has worked on Eureka Seven, the infamous Minky Momo, Macross, Vampire Hunter D, etc. They've also been involved with the production of Death Note.) Read Note
(Story: Iria is the story of a girl and the Alien being she loves to hate. The series begins with her brother, Gren, taking a job. He is a bounty hunter, and one well known for his incredible skill. Iria, being a skilled apprentice bounty hunter herself, tags along. What is the job, one might ask. It is to find out what has happened to the crew and cargo of a Space Station. Needless to say, nothing is as it seems, and the war between Iria and Zeiram begins in earnest.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Space)
(Released 1994; OVA; 6 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: Iria is best girl. 10/10 bounty hunter. Also, again, love the art style because retro anime art style is best art style. Sorry, i dont make the rules. The anime studio behind this one is Ashi Productions; the same studio that has worked on Eureka Seven, the infamous Minky Momo, Macross, Vampire Hunter D, etc. They've also been involved with the production of Death Note.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Fifty-Three
Hell Girl
(Story: The series focuses on the existence of a supernatural system that allows people to take revenge by having other people sent to Hell via the services of the mysterious title character and her assistants who implement this system. Revenge, injustice, hatred, and the nature of human emotions are common themes throughout the series.)
(Genre: Horror, Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, Thriller, Mystery, Psychological Horror)
(Released 2005; original series has 26 episodes; TV-MA obviously)
(Notes: Iconic but not as talked about. This show isnt talked about as much as it should be when bringing up horror anime. Obviously, it's dark and such given the genre so you should expect that. Iconic all around)
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(Story: The series focuses on the existence of a supernatural system that allows people to take revenge by having other people sent to Hell via the services of the mysterious title character and her assistants who implement this system. Revenge, injustice, hatred, and the nature of human emotions are common themes throughout the series.)
(Genre: Horror, Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, Thriller, Mystery, Psychological Horror)
(Released 2005; original series has 26 episodes; TV-MA obviously)
(Notes: Iconic but not as talked about. This show isnt talked about as much as it should be when bringing up horror anime. Obviously, it's dark and such given the genre so you should expect that. Iconic all around)
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