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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 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 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.)
Read Note
(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 Forty-Eight
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
(Story: Set in the year 5053, the series focuses on the impact of the titular Count: formerly a sailor named Edmund Dantes, he was betrayed by his former friends and imprisoned on false murder charges. Aided by a mysterious force called Gankutsuou, Dantes escaped prison and refashioned himself as the Count, determined to exact vengeance on those who wronged him. The series is mainly told from the perspective of Viscount Albert de Morcerf, the teenage son of one of the Count's enemies.)
(Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense)
(Released 2004; 24 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: I actually found the manga for this in a library back in middle school and that's how i found this series. It is an adaptation of the 1844 novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas and i enjoyed it. The art and animation is pretty unique) Read Note
(Story: Set in the year 5053, the series focuses on the impact of the titular Count: formerly a sailor named Edmund Dantes, he was betrayed by his former friends and imprisoned on false murder charges. Aided by a mysterious force called Gankutsuou, Dantes escaped prison and refashioned himself as the Count, determined to exact vengeance on those who wronged him. The series is mainly told from the perspective of Viscount Albert de Morcerf, the teenage son of one of the Count's enemies.)
(Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense)
(Released 2004; 24 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: I actually found the manga for this in a library back in middle school and that's how i found this series. It is an adaptation of the 1844 novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas and i enjoyed it. The art and animation is pretty unique) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Forty-Six
Ergo Proxy
(Story: Within the domed city of Romdo lies one of the last human civilizations on Earth. Thousands of years ago, a global ecological catastrophe doomed the planet; now, life outside these domes is virtually impossible. To expedite mankind's recovery, "AutoReivs," humanoid-like robots, have been created to assist people in their day-to-day lives. However, AutoReivs have begun contracting an enigmatic disease called the "Cogito Virus," which grants them self-awareness. Re-l Mayer, the granddaughter of Romdo's ruler, is assigned to investigate this phenomenon alongside her AutoReiv partner, Iggy. But what begins as a routine investigation quickly spirals into a conspiracy as Re-l is confronted by humanity's darkest sins.)
(Genre: Cyberpunk, Post-Apocalyptic, Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Sci-fi)
(Released 2006; 23 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: This one has gotten some attention from what i remember?..but i bet alot of you haven't seen or heard of it so here it is. It's great but super dark so yeah. Also, the studio behind this anime is Manglobe; the same studio behind Deadman Wonderland, Samurai Champloo, Gangsta, Michiko to Hatchin which i recommended before,etc. Also, Re-l is a queen. So iconic) Read Note
(Story: Within the domed city of Romdo lies one of the last human civilizations on Earth. Thousands of years ago, a global ecological catastrophe doomed the planet; now, life outside these domes is virtually impossible. To expedite mankind's recovery, "AutoReivs," humanoid-like robots, have been created to assist people in their day-to-day lives. However, AutoReivs have begun contracting an enigmatic disease called the "Cogito Virus," which grants them self-awareness. Re-l Mayer, the granddaughter of Romdo's ruler, is assigned to investigate this phenomenon alongside her AutoReiv partner, Iggy. But what begins as a routine investigation quickly spirals into a conspiracy as Re-l is confronted by humanity's darkest sins.)
(Genre: Cyberpunk, Post-Apocalyptic, Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Sci-fi)
(Released 2006; 23 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: This one has gotten some attention from what i remember?..but i bet alot of you haven't seen or heard of it so here it is. It's great but super dark so yeah. Also, the studio behind this anime is Manglobe; the same studio behind Deadman Wonderland, Samurai Champloo, Gangsta, Michiko to Hatchin which i recommended before,etc. Also, Re-l is a queen. So iconic) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Fourteen
Angels of Death (Satsuriku no Tenshi)
[Warning: This one in particular isnt for the faint of heart; violence, disturbing themes and imagery and bloodshed galore since..well, It's horror. viewer discretion is advised. I'd give this one a 17+ rating. Again: I'm warning you. If you're triggered by or can't handle any of this stuff, stay away from this show.]
(Story: A young girl mysteriously finds herself in a strange facility and must fight for her life to escape.)
(Genre: Horror, Psychological Horror, Suspense, Mystery, Adventure)
(Released 2018; 16 episodes)
(Notes: Based off a video game, this show is kinda slept on; but there are people that ship the main two characters please stop there is a 7 year age gap and the girl's 13 they're weird stop it y'all are making anime fans look bad and it's just wrong ew but other than that i enjoyed the show) Read Note
[Warning: This one in particular isnt for the faint of heart; violence, disturbing themes and imagery and bloodshed galore since..well, It's horror. viewer discretion is advised. I'd give this one a 17+ rating. Again: I'm warning you. If you're triggered by or can't handle any of this stuff, stay away from this show.]
(Story: A young girl mysteriously finds herself in a strange facility and must fight for her life to escape.)
(Genre: Horror, Psychological Horror, Suspense, Mystery, Adventure)
(Released 2018; 16 episodes)
(Notes: Based off a video game, this show is kinda slept on; but there are people that ship the main two characters please stop there is a 7 year age gap and the girl's 13 they're weird stop it y'all are making anime fans look bad and it's just wrong ew but other than that i enjoyed the show) Read Note