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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 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 Recommendations Number Sixty-Four
Sakamichi no Apollon (Kids on the Slope)
(Story: The series follows Kaoru Nishimi, an introverted high school student who discovers jazz music through his friendship with his delinquent classmate Sentarō Kawabuchi.)
(Genre: Coming-of-Age, Romance, Slice of Life, Drama)
(Released 2012, 12 episodes, PG-13)
(Notes: Surprised this one is as underrated as it is. It's real nice and cozy and the jazz is great. It's a nice one to chill out to despite some of the more dramatic moments. The characters are likeable as well. And yes, this is another MAPPA one. But Tezuka Productions also worked on it. Y'know , the same studio behind Dororo, Quintessential Quintuplets, and the classics Black Jack and Astro Boy. And more absolute bops as OP and ED songs?? Must be my birthday.) Read Note
(Story: The series follows Kaoru Nishimi, an introverted high school student who discovers jazz music through his friendship with his delinquent classmate Sentarō Kawabuchi.)
(Genre: Coming-of-Age, Romance, Slice of Life, Drama)
(Released 2012, 12 episodes, PG-13)
(Notes: Surprised this one is as underrated as it is. It's real nice and cozy and the jazz is great. It's a nice one to chill out to despite some of the more dramatic moments. The characters are likeable as well. And yes, this is another MAPPA one. But Tezuka Productions also worked on it. Y'know , the same studio behind Dororo, Quintessential Quintuplets, and the classics Black Jack and Astro Boy. And more absolute bops as OP and ED songs?? Must be my birthday.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Thirty-Seven
Yokohama Kaidashi Kikō
(Story: Yokohama Kaidashi Kikō is set in a peaceful, post-cataclysmic world where mankind is in decline after an environmental disaster. Sea levels have risen significantly, inundating coastal cities such as Yokohama, Mount Fuji erupted in living memory, and climate change has occurred. With the seasons being less pronounced, the winters are milder and the summer isn't scorching anymore. The reduced human population has reverted to a simpler life, and this is the twilight of the human age. Instead of raging against their fate, humans have quietly accepted it.
Alpha Hatsuseno is an android who runs an out-of-the-way coffee shop, Café Alpha, on the lonely coast of the Miura Peninsula of Japan, while her human "owner" is on a trip of indefinite length. Though she spends much of her time alone, Alpha is cheerful, gregarious, and—unlike the slowly declining humans—immortal.)
(Genre: Science Fiction, Iyashikei, Slice of Life)
(Released 1998; OVA; 2 episodes)
(Notes: This is both the most sad and depressing yet peaceful and hopeful anime I've ever watched. I believe there was like..another version of this one in the 2000s but we're focusing on the 90s one. i know this anime is pretty underrated, if not obscure to a lot of you. I watched it on YouTube actually and I'm pretty sure its actually okay to watch for all ages. Rare, right? The animation studio behind it, Ajia-do, also animated Ascendence of a Bookworm and How Not to Summon a Demon Lord. And guess what? they also made an anime movie about the Magic Tree House. Yep. The same American children's book The Magic Treehouse. I bet alot of people didnt even know that existed. Based directly on The Magic Tree House series, award winning series of children books written by American author Mary Pope Osborne. Cool, right ?)
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(Story: Yokohama Kaidashi Kikō is set in a peaceful, post-cataclysmic world where mankind is in decline after an environmental disaster. Sea levels have risen significantly, inundating coastal cities such as Yokohama, Mount Fuji erupted in living memory, and climate change has occurred. With the seasons being less pronounced, the winters are milder and the summer isn't scorching anymore. The reduced human population has reverted to a simpler life, and this is the twilight of the human age. Instead of raging against their fate, humans have quietly accepted it.
Alpha Hatsuseno is an android who runs an out-of-the-way coffee shop, Café Alpha, on the lonely coast of the Miura Peninsula of Japan, while her human "owner" is on a trip of indefinite length. Though she spends much of her time alone, Alpha is cheerful, gregarious, and—unlike the slowly declining humans—immortal.)
(Genre: Science Fiction, Iyashikei, Slice of Life)
(Released 1998; OVA; 2 episodes)
(Notes: This is both the most sad and depressing yet peaceful and hopeful anime I've ever watched. I believe there was like..another version of this one in the 2000s but we're focusing on the 90s one. i know this anime is pretty underrated, if not obscure to a lot of you. I watched it on YouTube actually and I'm pretty sure its actually okay to watch for all ages. Rare, right? The animation studio behind it, Ajia-do, also animated Ascendence of a Bookworm and How Not to Summon a Demon Lord. And guess what? they also made an anime movie about the Magic Tree House. Yep. The same American children's book The Magic Treehouse. I bet alot of people didnt even know that existed. Based directly on The Magic Tree House series, award winning series of children books written by American author Mary Pope Osborne. Cool, right ?)
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Thirty-Four
Mushishi
(Story: "Mushi": the most basic forms of life in the world. They exist without any goals or purposes aside from simply "being." They are beyond the shackles of the words "good" and "evil." Mushi can exist in countless forms and are capable of mimicking things from the natural world such as plants, diseases, and even phenomena like rainbows.
This is, however, just a vague definition of these entities that inhabit the vibrant world of Mushishi, as to even call them a form of life would be an oversimplification. Detailed information on Mushi is scarce because the majority of humans are unaware of their existence.
So what are Mushi and why do they exist? This is the question that a "Mushishi," Ginko, ponders constantly. Mushishi are those who research Mushi in hopes of understanding their place in the world's hierarchy of life.
Ginko chases rumors of occurrences that could be tied to Mushi, all for the sake of finding an answer.
It could, after all, lead to the meaning of life itself.)
(Genre: Supernatural, Adventure, Iyashikei, Mystery, Slice-of-Life)
(Released 2005; 26 episodes)
(Notes: A lot of y'all dont know or watch Mushishi and it shows smh lmao okay in all seriousness , this show is beautiful. give it some love. highly recommended) Read Note
(Story: "Mushi": the most basic forms of life in the world. They exist without any goals or purposes aside from simply "being." They are beyond the shackles of the words "good" and "evil." Mushi can exist in countless forms and are capable of mimicking things from the natural world such as plants, diseases, and even phenomena like rainbows.
This is, however, just a vague definition of these entities that inhabit the vibrant world of Mushishi, as to even call them a form of life would be an oversimplification. Detailed information on Mushi is scarce because the majority of humans are unaware of their existence.
So what are Mushi and why do they exist? This is the question that a "Mushishi," Ginko, ponders constantly. Mushishi are those who research Mushi in hopes of understanding their place in the world's hierarchy of life.
Ginko chases rumors of occurrences that could be tied to Mushi, all for the sake of finding an answer.
It could, after all, lead to the meaning of life itself.)
(Genre: Supernatural, Adventure, Iyashikei, Mystery, Slice-of-Life)
(Released 2005; 26 episodes)
(Notes: A lot of y'all dont know or watch Mushishi and it shows smh lmao okay in all seriousness , this show is beautiful. give it some love. highly recommended) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Thirty
Bamboo Blade
(Story: Kojirou is the kendo instructor for Muroe High School and he's totally broke. But then an unexpected chance is given to him: his team must win against his senpai's team and the prize is: free meals for a whole year! Now, the only problem left... where to find girls skilled enough and willing to join the kendo team?)
(Genre: Comedy, Sports, Combat Sports, School, Slice-of-Life, Tournament)
(Released 2007; 26 episodes)
(Notes: Would you believe i found this by looking at trailers on the Fairy Tail collection one DVD when i was in elementary school? lmao its a nice, cheerful and cute little show. fun fact: did you know one of the producers of this show is Square Enix? yep. the same Square Enix behind Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts. Apparently, they also helped produce both Fullmetal Alchemist series, Kakegurui, Durarara, Horimiya, Black Butler, My Dress up Darling, Toilet Bound Hanako-kun, etc) Read Note
(Story: Kojirou is the kendo instructor for Muroe High School and he's totally broke. But then an unexpected chance is given to him: his team must win against his senpai's team and the prize is: free meals for a whole year! Now, the only problem left... where to find girls skilled enough and willing to join the kendo team?)
(Genre: Comedy, Sports, Combat Sports, School, Slice-of-Life, Tournament)
(Released 2007; 26 episodes)
(Notes: Would you believe i found this by looking at trailers on the Fairy Tail collection one DVD when i was in elementary school? lmao its a nice, cheerful and cute little show. fun fact: did you know one of the producers of this show is Square Enix? yep. the same Square Enix behind Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts. Apparently, they also helped produce both Fullmetal Alchemist series, Kakegurui, Durarara, Horimiya, Black Butler, My Dress up Darling, Toilet Bound Hanako-kun, etc) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Twenty-Eight
Polar Bear Café
(Story: A Canadian white bear quits his boring job and opens a cafeteria near a zoo. That's all you need to know.)
(Genre: Comedy, Slice-of-Life, Iyashikei, Slapstick)
(Released 2012; 50 episodes)
(Notes: LET'S GO THIS IS THE GREATEST THING MY EYES HAVE EVER WITNESSED YES 500 EPISODES PLEASE AND WHY CAN I HARDLY FIND ANY VIDEOS ABOUT THIS SHOW WTF WHAT HAPPENED I CANT EVEN FIND THE OP HOW-
Also yes; this anime was produced by Studio Pierrot. Pierrot is renowned for several worldwide popular anime series, such as Naruto, Bleach, Tokyo Ghoul, Yu Yu Hakusho, Black Clover, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Ghost Stories, Great Teacher Onizuka, Yona of the Dawn, Kingdom, the original Tokyo Mew Mew from the 90s, Osomatsu-san, the original Urusei Yatsura from the 80s, the pilot for HunterxHunter that came out in 1998, Here is Greenwood which i also recommended before and Saiyuki.) Read Note
(Story: A Canadian white bear quits his boring job and opens a cafeteria near a zoo. That's all you need to know.)
(Genre: Comedy, Slice-of-Life, Iyashikei, Slapstick)
(Released 2012; 50 episodes)
(Notes: LET'S GO THIS IS THE GREATEST THING MY EYES HAVE EVER WITNESSED YES 500 EPISODES PLEASE AND WHY CAN I HARDLY FIND ANY VIDEOS ABOUT THIS SHOW WTF WHAT HAPPENED I CANT EVEN FIND THE OP HOW-
Also yes; this anime was produced by Studio Pierrot. Pierrot is renowned for several worldwide popular anime series, such as Naruto, Bleach, Tokyo Ghoul, Yu Yu Hakusho, Black Clover, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Ghost Stories, Great Teacher Onizuka, Yona of the Dawn, Kingdom, the original Tokyo Mew Mew from the 90s, Osomatsu-san, the original Urusei Yatsura from the 80s, the pilot for HunterxHunter that came out in 1998, Here is Greenwood which i also recommended before and Saiyuki.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Seven
Yuyushiki
(Story: The series follows the daily lives of three high school girls: the intelligent but childish Yuzuko, the kind but airheaded Yukari, and the mature and easily irritated Yui, who are all part of their school's Data Processing Club. As the girls spend their days having meaningless discussions, they occasionally come up with topics to research while in their clubroom.)
(Genre: Comedy, Slice-of-Life)
(Released 2013; 12 episodes)
(Notes: Found this back in my middle school days; loved it. I think it's cute. I dont think it gets enough love everyone's such a goofball in this show and i love them)
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(Story: The series follows the daily lives of three high school girls: the intelligent but childish Yuzuko, the kind but airheaded Yukari, and the mature and easily irritated Yui, who are all part of their school's Data Processing Club. As the girls spend their days having meaningless discussions, they occasionally come up with topics to research while in their clubroom.)
(Genre: Comedy, Slice-of-Life)
(Released 2013; 12 episodes)
(Notes: Found this back in my middle school days; loved it. I think it's cute. I dont think it gets enough love everyone's such a goofball in this show and i love them)
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Two
Here is Greenwood (OVA)
(Story: Hasukawa Kazuya is in a terrible bind. His brother's new wife is also the woman that Kazuya secretly loves. Determined to avoid them both, Kazuya leaves home to live in the student dorm called Greenwood. There, he hopes to find peace of mind. Unfortunately for Kazuya, stability and peace are the last things one might find at Greenwood - home of the weirdest characters on campus.)
(Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Supernatural)
(Released in 1991; 6 episodes)
(Notes: I watched this when i was still in middle school, i remember it being wholesome but it's from the 90s so there could be some outdated or questionable things that flew over my head. Just letting y'all know beforehand. From what I personally remember , it was wholesome and nice.) Read Note
(Story: Hasukawa Kazuya is in a terrible bind. His brother's new wife is also the woman that Kazuya secretly loves. Determined to avoid them both, Kazuya leaves home to live in the student dorm called Greenwood. There, he hopes to find peace of mind. Unfortunately for Kazuya, stability and peace are the last things one might find at Greenwood - home of the weirdest characters on campus.)
(Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Supernatural)
(Released in 1991; 6 episodes)
(Notes: I watched this when i was still in middle school, i remember it being wholesome but it's from the 90s so there could be some outdated or questionable things that flew over my head. Just letting y'all know beforehand. From what I personally remember , it was wholesome and nice.) Read Note
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#Anime #GakuenBabysitters #SchoolBabysitters #SliceOfLife
School Babysitters (Gakuen Babysitters). Just saw a clip on Reddit, it looks so cute and funny. Most of the guys in the comment section say it's a great one. I googled it and found out the manga it's still ongoing but they only have 1 season of anime. Has anyone watched this? I'm kinda interested in it as I didn't try many slice-of-life works.![[怪笑]](/cdn/img/transparent.png)
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School Babysitters (Gakuen Babysitters). Just saw a clip on Reddit, it looks so cute and funny. Most of the guys in the comment section say it's a great one. I googled it and found out the manga it's still ongoing but they only have 1 season of anime. Has anyone watched this? I'm kinda interested in it as I didn't try many slice-of-life works.
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