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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Fifty-One
Nabari no Ou
(Story: Silent, apathetic, yet mischievous, 14-year-old Rokujou Miharu is the bearer of the hijutsu, "Shinrabanshou," a powerful technique many ninja clans desire to possess to become the ruler of Nabari. Fellow classmate Kouichi and his English teacher Kumohira are both secretly Banten clan ninjas, pledging themselves to protect Miharu from his many attackers. Keeping apathetic, Miharu attempts to reject their invitation to join their ninja "club." However, after numerous attacks, he finds no choice but to join their group as a means for his survival. Slowly, Miharu takes a step closer to becoming the ruler of Nabari.)
(Genre: Action, Drama, Supernatural)
(Released 2008; 26 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: I also found this one from a trailer on my Fairy Tail Collection One DVD when i was in elementary school lmao. The OP is a definite bop and this show doesn't get alot of attention so here it is. The animation studio behind this one is J.C. Staff. They have produced several well-known anime series, such as Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, the A Certain Magical Index franchise (including Railgun and Accelerator), Date A Live III, Toradora!, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., Maid Sama!, The Familiar of Zero, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Bakuman, Shakugan no Shana, Azumanga Daioh, and One-Punch Man season 2.) Read Note
(Story: Silent, apathetic, yet mischievous, 14-year-old Rokujou Miharu is the bearer of the hijutsu, "Shinrabanshou," a powerful technique many ninja clans desire to possess to become the ruler of Nabari. Fellow classmate Kouichi and his English teacher Kumohira are both secretly Banten clan ninjas, pledging themselves to protect Miharu from his many attackers. Keeping apathetic, Miharu attempts to reject their invitation to join their ninja "club." However, after numerous attacks, he finds no choice but to join their group as a means for his survival. Slowly, Miharu takes a step closer to becoming the ruler of Nabari.)
(Genre: Action, Drama, Supernatural)
(Released 2008; 26 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: I also found this one from a trailer on my Fairy Tail Collection One DVD when i was in elementary school lmao. The OP is a definite bop and this show doesn't get alot of attention so here it is. The animation studio behind this one is J.C. Staff. They have produced several well-known anime series, such as Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, the A Certain Magical Index franchise (including Railgun and Accelerator), Date A Live III, Toradora!, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., Maid Sama!, The Familiar of Zero, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Bakuman, Shakugan no Shana, Azumanga Daioh, and One-Punch Man season 2.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Forty-Nine
The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace (Flashing Colors Warning and also MASSIVE trigger warnings with this show; it gets dark. Like SUPER dark. Please, I'm warning you now)
(Story: About 800 years ago, monstrous demons attacked and threatened mankind's existence; while at risk of being extinct, all the humans began praying to their respective gods, hoping for someone or something to save every one from the brink of destruction. With their prayers answered, a race of deities called the "Idaten" were created; by using their utmost endurance and powerful god-like abilities the Idaten managed to defeat the demons, saving humanity and bringing peace to the entire world. Now in the present time, the newer generation of the Idaten know little about the demons since they've all lived peaceful lives. Training under Rin, the only remaining original Idaten from 800 years ago, the new Idaten find ways to survive in a time where they have seemingly outlived their usefulness. Suddenly, when the tyrannical Zoble Empire resurrects a demon, the misfit warriors are called to the battlefield against their natural enemy once more.)
(Genre: Dark Fantasy, Adventure, Action)
(Released 2021; 11 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: How'd y'all sleep on this show- Now this one has uh lots of fanservice but i like the unique art and the animation is great. I think it's entertaining. And yes, the anime studio behind this one is MAPPA as well. Yep. The same animation studio behind anime works including Yuri!!! on Ice, Kakegurui, Banana Fish, Zombie Land Saga, Dororo (in co-production with Tezuka Productions), Dorohedoro, The God of High School, Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan: The Final Season, Vinland Saga Season 2, and Chainsaw Man. And the OP and ED of this one are bops too. Also warning you: the villains are irredemably gross like... Hisoka and Redo of Healer level gross if you catch my drift. Please dont check this out if it's too much. I wouldn't want to blindside anyone with this) Read Note
(Story: About 800 years ago, monstrous demons attacked and threatened mankind's existence; while at risk of being extinct, all the humans began praying to their respective gods, hoping for someone or something to save every one from the brink of destruction. With their prayers answered, a race of deities called the "Idaten" were created; by using their utmost endurance and powerful god-like abilities the Idaten managed to defeat the demons, saving humanity and bringing peace to the entire world. Now in the present time, the newer generation of the Idaten know little about the demons since they've all lived peaceful lives. Training under Rin, the only remaining original Idaten from 800 years ago, the new Idaten find ways to survive in a time where they have seemingly outlived their usefulness. Suddenly, when the tyrannical Zoble Empire resurrects a demon, the misfit warriors are called to the battlefield against their natural enemy once more.)
(Genre: Dark Fantasy, Adventure, Action)
(Released 2021; 11 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: How'd y'all sleep on this show- Now this one has uh lots of fanservice but i like the unique art and the animation is great. I think it's entertaining. And yes, the anime studio behind this one is MAPPA as well. Yep. The same animation studio behind anime works including Yuri!!! on Ice, Kakegurui, Banana Fish, Zombie Land Saga, Dororo (in co-production with Tezuka Productions), Dorohedoro, The God of High School, Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan: The Final Season, Vinland Saga Season 2, and Chainsaw Man. And the OP and ED of this one are bops too. Also warning you: the villains are irredemably gross like... Hisoka and Redo of Healer level gross if you catch my drift. Please dont check this out if it's too much. I wouldn't want to blindside anyone with this) Read Note
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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-Seven
Katanagatari
(Story: Katanagatari is the story of Yasuri Shichika, a swordsman who fights without a sword, and Togame, an ambitious young strategist who seeks to collect 12 legendary swords for the shogunate. Shichika is the son of an exiled war hero and the seventh head of the Kyotouryuu school of fighting who lives on the isolated Fushou Island with his elder sister, Nanami. Togame seeks him out because his bare-handed fighting style means that he will not be corrupted by the power of the swords. Togame, who has been betrayed before, convinces Shichika to accompany her on a mission to locate the Deviant Blades. They embark on a journey together across Edo-era Japan to collect the Deviant Blades, all wielded by formidable opponents.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Historical, Romance)
(Released 2010; 12 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: I kinda love these designs and this art style. It's unique and refreshing. This is a pretty good show in my opinion. Kinda flew under the radar but the few people I've seen who know about it seem to agree it's good. The anime studio behind this one is White Fox. You may not know them by name but you may have seen of or heard the other shows they've worked on such as Akame Ga Kill, Steins; Gate, Re:Zero, The Devil is a Part Timer, Arifureta, Jormungand, etc. Oh, and Katanagatari was originally created by Nisio Isin. Yes, the same person behind Monogatari, Medaka Box, and Bishounen Tanteidan; a show I've recommended here before. Also i really like these OPs lmao) Read Note
(Story: Katanagatari is the story of Yasuri Shichika, a swordsman who fights without a sword, and Togame, an ambitious young strategist who seeks to collect 12 legendary swords for the shogunate. Shichika is the son of an exiled war hero and the seventh head of the Kyotouryuu school of fighting who lives on the isolated Fushou Island with his elder sister, Nanami. Togame seeks him out because his bare-handed fighting style means that he will not be corrupted by the power of the swords. Togame, who has been betrayed before, convinces Shichika to accompany her on a mission to locate the Deviant Blades. They embark on a journey together across Edo-era Japan to collect the Deviant Blades, all wielded by formidable opponents.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Historical, Romance)
(Released 2010; 12 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: I kinda love these designs and this art style. It's unique and refreshing. This is a pretty good show in my opinion. Kinda flew under the radar but the few people I've seen who know about it seem to agree it's good. The anime studio behind this one is White Fox. You may not know them by name but you may have seen of or heard the other shows they've worked on such as Akame Ga Kill, Steins; Gate, Re:Zero, The Devil is a Part Timer, Arifureta, Jormungand, etc. Oh, and Katanagatari was originally created by Nisio Isin. Yes, the same person behind Monogatari, Medaka Box, and Bishounen Tanteidan; a show I've recommended here before. Also i really like these OPs lmao) 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 Forty-Five
Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster
(Story: The daughter of a famous dead space captain is enlisted to pilot a colossal robot key to the defense of Earth from invasion by giant aliens.)
(Genre: Mecha, Action, Comedy, Drama, Sci-fi, Award Winning, Military, Space)
(Released 1988, OVA; 6 episodes, TV-MA/Rated R for..uhm...suggestive imagery if you catch my drift. Not too much but still)
(Notes: This one's pretty interesting and doesn't get talked about enough or isn't super well-known so yeah. And again, love love LOVE the retro anime art style and character designs and animation. Gunbuster was the directorial debut of Hideaki Anno, best known as the creator and director of Neon Genesis Evangelion. And the anime studio behind Gunbuster? Gainax. You know, the same studio behind Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gurren Lagann, FLCL(Fooly Cooly; btw just watch the first season of FLCL the others aren't worth it), Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt, Ebichu, Re: Cutey Honey, etc..Also, there may be some flashing colors and lights in the actual show, just as a warning. Also, i love the OP and ED songs they're just so sweet somehow) Read Note
(Story: The daughter of a famous dead space captain is enlisted to pilot a colossal robot key to the defense of Earth from invasion by giant aliens.)
(Genre: Mecha, Action, Comedy, Drama, Sci-fi, Award Winning, Military, Space)
(Released 1988, OVA; 6 episodes, TV-MA/Rated R for..uhm...suggestive imagery if you catch my drift. Not too much but still)
(Notes: This one's pretty interesting and doesn't get talked about enough or isn't super well-known so yeah. And again, love love LOVE the retro anime art style and character designs and animation. Gunbuster was the directorial debut of Hideaki Anno, best known as the creator and director of Neon Genesis Evangelion. And the anime studio behind Gunbuster? Gainax. You know, the same studio behind Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gurren Lagann, FLCL(Fooly Cooly; btw just watch the first season of FLCL the others aren't worth it), Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt, Ebichu, Re: Cutey Honey, etc..Also, there may be some flashing colors and lights in the actual show, just as a warning. Also, i love the OP and ED songs they're just so sweet somehow) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Forty-Four
Murder Princess [WARNING: This one is especially violent and graphic; viewer discretion is advised]
(Story: The story begins with Dr. Akamashi, introduced as a scientist formerly in the employ of the government, launching a coup d'état in the Forland Kingdom. Dying, the mortally wounded king sends his daughter Alita to find Prince Kaito, who is leading a diplomatic mission and its military escort abroad. She flees from the castle and reaches a forest on the country's border.
While running, the princess falls off of a cliff and onto Falis, an infamous female bounty hunter. Due to the nature of the near-death experience (referred to as a spiritual commutation, or spiritual transmigration in the anime dub) the souls of Alita and Falis are switched. After Falis dispatches the forest's guardian beast, Alita pleads with the bounty hunter to protect the Forland kingdom, offering herself, body and soul, as collateral. Falis agrees and acts as the princess of the Forland Kingdom with her bounty hunter friends.)
(Genre: Action, Dark Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure)
(Released 2007; OVA; 6 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: I saw a trailer for this on a Tsubasa Chronicles DVD and immediately sought it out when i was younger lmao i think it's cool. i remember liking it.) Read Note
(Story: The story begins with Dr. Akamashi, introduced as a scientist formerly in the employ of the government, launching a coup d'état in the Forland Kingdom. Dying, the mortally wounded king sends his daughter Alita to find Prince Kaito, who is leading a diplomatic mission and its military escort abroad. She flees from the castle and reaches a forest on the country's border.
While running, the princess falls off of a cliff and onto Falis, an infamous female bounty hunter. Due to the nature of the near-death experience (referred to as a spiritual commutation, or spiritual transmigration in the anime dub) the souls of Alita and Falis are switched. After Falis dispatches the forest's guardian beast, Alita pleads with the bounty hunter to protect the Forland kingdom, offering herself, body and soul, as collateral. Falis agrees and acts as the princess of the Forland Kingdom with her bounty hunter friends.)
(Genre: Action, Dark Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure)
(Released 2007; OVA; 6 episodes; TV-MA)
(Notes: I saw a trailer for this on a Tsubasa Chronicles DVD and immediately sought it out when i was younger lmao i think it's cool. i remember liking it.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Forty-Three
Dimension W
(Story: In the near future, humans have discovered a fourth dimension, Dimension W, and a supposedly infinite source of energy within. In order to harness this profound new energy, mankind develops advanced "coils," devices that link to and use the power of Dimension W. However, by year 2071, the New Tesla Energy corporation has monopolized the energy industry with coils, soon leading to the illegal distribution of unofficial coils that begin flooding the markets.
Kyouma Mabuchi is an ex-soldier who is wary of all coil-based technology to the extent that he still drives a gas-powered car. Kyouma is a "Collector," individuals with the sole duty of hunting down illegal coils in exchange for money. What started out as just any other mission is turned on its head when he bumps in Mira Yurizaki, an android with a connection to the "father" of coils. When a series of strange events begin to take place, these two unlikely allies band together to uncover the mysteries of Dimension W.)
(Genre: Action, Sci-fi, Cyberpunk)
(Released 2016; 12 episodes + OVA; TV-MA)
(Notes: This one is less..like...i feel like when it released it got a good amount of hype. Its just been forgotten which is unfortunate. It had a lot of potential but for what we got, it's pretty good in my opinion. I remember catching it on Toonami.) Read Note
(Story: In the near future, humans have discovered a fourth dimension, Dimension W, and a supposedly infinite source of energy within. In order to harness this profound new energy, mankind develops advanced "coils," devices that link to and use the power of Dimension W. However, by year 2071, the New Tesla Energy corporation has monopolized the energy industry with coils, soon leading to the illegal distribution of unofficial coils that begin flooding the markets.
Kyouma Mabuchi is an ex-soldier who is wary of all coil-based technology to the extent that he still drives a gas-powered car. Kyouma is a "Collector," individuals with the sole duty of hunting down illegal coils in exchange for money. What started out as just any other mission is turned on its head when he bumps in Mira Yurizaki, an android with a connection to the "father" of coils. When a series of strange events begin to take place, these two unlikely allies band together to uncover the mysteries of Dimension W.)
(Genre: Action, Sci-fi, Cyberpunk)
(Released 2016; 12 episodes + OVA; TV-MA)
(Notes: This one is less..like...i feel like when it released it got a good amount of hype. Its just been forgotten which is unfortunate. It had a lot of potential but for what we got, it's pretty good in my opinion. I remember catching it on Toonami.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Forty-Two
Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis
(Story: Thousands of years ago, the ancient dragon Bahamut wrought havoc upon the land of Mistarcia, a world where both gods and demons live amongst mankind. Working together to prevent the world's destruction, the rival deities barely managed to seal Bahamut, agreeing to split the key between them so that the dragon would remain eternally imprisoned.
With the world safe from the destruction of Bahamut, it is business as usual for bounty hunters like Favaro Leone. Living a laid-back, self-serving lifestyle, the amoral Favaro goes about his work while on the run from fellow bounty hunter Kaisar Lidfard, a righteous man who swears vengeance upon Favaro. However, Favaro's carefree life is thrown into chaos when he meets Amira, a mysterious woman who holds half of the key to the world's fragile peace.
Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis tells the story of a group of unlikely heroes who find themselves caught in the middle of an epic clash between gods and demons, forced to carve their own path in the face of the imminent storm.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy)
(Released 2014; 12 Episodes + a second season; TV-MA)
(Notes: U h m animation? yes. Y'all slept on this one for sure. This one is based on a game. A game from Cygames, the developers of Shadowverse CCG. And yes, the animation studio behind this anime is MAPPA. the same studio that animates Jujutsu Kaisen. They also animated/animated Attack on Titan, Kakegurui, Chainsaw Man, Dororo, Yuri on Ice, Banana Fish, Dorohedoro, Takt Op Destiny, Vinland Saga, Zombieland Saga, The God of High School, Dance Dance Danseur which was one of the first anime i recommended, etc. Also, these character designs are great. There's something about anime characters designed with actual visible lips that i love idk why i think they look great that way)
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(Story: Thousands of years ago, the ancient dragon Bahamut wrought havoc upon the land of Mistarcia, a world where both gods and demons live amongst mankind. Working together to prevent the world's destruction, the rival deities barely managed to seal Bahamut, agreeing to split the key between them so that the dragon would remain eternally imprisoned.
With the world safe from the destruction of Bahamut, it is business as usual for bounty hunters like Favaro Leone. Living a laid-back, self-serving lifestyle, the amoral Favaro goes about his work while on the run from fellow bounty hunter Kaisar Lidfard, a righteous man who swears vengeance upon Favaro. However, Favaro's carefree life is thrown into chaos when he meets Amira, a mysterious woman who holds half of the key to the world's fragile peace.
Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis tells the story of a group of unlikely heroes who find themselves caught in the middle of an epic clash between gods and demons, forced to carve their own path in the face of the imminent storm.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy)
(Released 2014; 12 Episodes + a second season; TV-MA)
(Notes: U h m animation? yes. Y'all slept on this one for sure. This one is based on a game. A game from Cygames, the developers of Shadowverse CCG. And yes, the animation studio behind this anime is MAPPA. the same studio that animates Jujutsu Kaisen. They also animated/animated Attack on Titan, Kakegurui, Chainsaw Man, Dororo, Yuri on Ice, Banana Fish, Dorohedoro, Takt Op Destiny, Vinland Saga, Zombieland Saga, The God of High School, Dance Dance Danseur which was one of the first anime i recommended, etc. Also, these character designs are great. There's something about anime characters designed with actual visible lips that i love idk why i think they look great that way)
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendation Number Forty-One
Ride Your Wave
(Story: Entranced by surfing and the sea, Hinako Mukaimizu is a spirited girl who attends college in a coastal city with no consideration for her future career. Her life takes an unexpected turn when a fireworks mishap sets the apartment building she lives in ablaze, where she is saved by a talented firefighter named Minato Hinageshi. Upon meeting, the two quickly become acquainted with one another—Hinako is instantly enamored by Minato's reliable personality and passion for saving others, while Minato is intrigued by surfing and is eager to learn how. As Hinako begins to teach Minato about surfing, the pair eventually fall in love and begin a gentle and devoted relationship.
However, while surfing may seem fun and carefree, it can still be a dangerous and unpredictable activity. This is what Hinako learns when a surfing incident completely changes her life, leaving her forced to contemplate her undecided future. In search of her own calling, Hinako begins her journey of self-discovery, keeping Minato by her side as she gradually attempts to find her purpose and ride her own wave.)
(Genre: Drama, Romance, Supernatural)
(Released 2019; PG-13; Movie; 1hr 35min)
(Notes: Y'all dont talk about this one enough. This one was definitely slept on. Give it more love please. also. Prepare to cry. That is all. Also 10/10 animation. Oh and the song in this movie, "Brand New Story" is a certified bop. Makes me cry though) Read Note
(Story: Entranced by surfing and the sea, Hinako Mukaimizu is a spirited girl who attends college in a coastal city with no consideration for her future career. Her life takes an unexpected turn when a fireworks mishap sets the apartment building she lives in ablaze, where she is saved by a talented firefighter named Minato Hinageshi. Upon meeting, the two quickly become acquainted with one another—Hinako is instantly enamored by Minato's reliable personality and passion for saving others, while Minato is intrigued by surfing and is eager to learn how. As Hinako begins to teach Minato about surfing, the pair eventually fall in love and begin a gentle and devoted relationship.
However, while surfing may seem fun and carefree, it can still be a dangerous and unpredictable activity. This is what Hinako learns when a surfing incident completely changes her life, leaving her forced to contemplate her undecided future. In search of her own calling, Hinako begins her journey of self-discovery, keeping Minato by her side as she gradually attempts to find her purpose and ride her own wave.)
(Genre: Drama, Romance, Supernatural)
(Released 2019; PG-13; Movie; 1hr 35min)
(Notes: Y'all dont talk about this one enough. This one was definitely slept on. Give it more love please. also. Prepare to cry. That is all. Also 10/10 animation. Oh and the song in this movie, "Brand New Story" is a certified bop. Makes me cry though) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Forty
Kotoura-san
(Since childhood, Haruka Kotoura's classmates have seen her as a creepy and monstrous person. This is due to her ability to read other people's minds—the same ability that drove her parents away, leaving her alone with her grandfather. As a result, she has grown accustomed to the bitter treatment by the people around her, becoming completely cold and unsociable to others.
However, everything starts to change when Haruka transfers to a new school. While most are off put by her as usual, she meets Yoshihisa Manabe, who finds her power astonishing. Yoshihisa then proceeds to befriend Haruka, promising to never leave her no matter what happens.
Haruka's new experiences of social belonging thus begin, meeting new friends and learning to open herself along the way.)
(Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Supernatural)
(Released 2013; 12 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: This one is cute. Obvious tropes here but it's still nice. I want nothing but the best for Kotoura tbh and i want her mom and dad to eat the pointiest cactuses known to man I've never disliked characters like this before oml)
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(Since childhood, Haruka Kotoura's classmates have seen her as a creepy and monstrous person. This is due to her ability to read other people's minds—the same ability that drove her parents away, leaving her alone with her grandfather. As a result, she has grown accustomed to the bitter treatment by the people around her, becoming completely cold and unsociable to others.
However, everything starts to change when Haruka transfers to a new school. While most are off put by her as usual, she meets Yoshihisa Manabe, who finds her power astonishing. Yoshihisa then proceeds to befriend Haruka, promising to never leave her no matter what happens.
Haruka's new experiences of social belonging thus begin, meeting new friends and learning to open herself along the way.)
(Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Supernatural)
(Released 2013; 12 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: This one is cute. Obvious tropes here but it's still nice. I want nothing but the best for Kotoura tbh and i want her mom and dad to eat the pointiest cactuses known to man I've never disliked characters like this before oml)
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Thirty-Nine
Hozuki's Coolheadedness
(Story: Hell is a bureaucracy, and business is running smoother than ever thanks to the demonic efficiency of Hozuki, chief deputy to Lord Enma, the King of Hell. The demon who runs the show from behind the king's imposing shadow is ready to beat down any challenges coming his way into a pulp. Metaphorically, of course...
The poster boy for micromanagement and armed with negotiation skills worthy of Wall Street, Hozuki's Coolheadedness follows the sadistic and level-headed Hozuki as he spends his days troubleshooting hell.)
(Genre: Dark Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural)
(Released 2014; 39 episodes in total)
(Notes: no one:
me: being in love with Hozuki
uhm anyway this one has some religious referrences just in case you're not cool with that but i love it
the OP song though.. mY EARS i mean i guess it makes sense to destroy my ears considering where the anime is set..this show is chaos y'all kinda slept on it. Not even 'kinda'. it was super slept on)
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(Story: Hell is a bureaucracy, and business is running smoother than ever thanks to the demonic efficiency of Hozuki, chief deputy to Lord Enma, the King of Hell. The demon who runs the show from behind the king's imposing shadow is ready to beat down any challenges coming his way into a pulp. Metaphorically, of course...
The poster boy for micromanagement and armed with negotiation skills worthy of Wall Street, Hozuki's Coolheadedness follows the sadistic and level-headed Hozuki as he spends his days troubleshooting hell.)
(Genre: Dark Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural)
(Released 2014; 39 episodes in total)
(Notes: no one:
me: being in love with Hozuki
uhm anyway this one has some religious referrences just in case you're not cool with that but i love it
the OP song though.. mY EARS i mean i guess it makes sense to destroy my ears considering where the anime is set..this show is chaos y'all kinda slept on it. Not even 'kinda'. it was super slept on)
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Thirty-Eight
Ghost Sweeper Mikami
(Story: Overdevelopment and crowding in Japan has forced many of its indigenous spirits and ghosts to lose their homes. Due to problems caused by the homeless spirits, a new profession was created, the Ghost Sweepers (GS). Private exorcists for hire, they serve only the highest bidder to survive in the cutthroat corporate world. Among this, the Mikami GS Company, led by 28-year-old Reiko Mikami and her two assistants, the 17-year-old boy Tadao Yokoshima and the ghost girl Okinu, is said to be the best.)
(Genre: Action, Supernatural, Comedy)
(Release 1993; 45 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: Mikami being a queen? yes. A main female protagonist thats a full grown woman for once?? LETS GOOOO- The OP is an absolute vibe; banger all the way but again, the only thing i dont vibe with is the age gap thing. why do so many anime do that why- other than that, this is a certified classic. And yes, the studio behind this one is Toei Animation; known for also making One Piece, the Dragon Ball series, Lovely Complex, Digimon, the original Sailor Moon anime series, Slam Dunk, Mononoke which i recommended before, Sailor Moon Crystal, World Trigger, Saint Seiya, Ojamajo Doremi, the Bayonetta anime movie, the Precure series if im not mistaken, etc. Also, retro anime art style; yes please more i love it so much) Read Note
(Story: Overdevelopment and crowding in Japan has forced many of its indigenous spirits and ghosts to lose their homes. Due to problems caused by the homeless spirits, a new profession was created, the Ghost Sweepers (GS). Private exorcists for hire, they serve only the highest bidder to survive in the cutthroat corporate world. Among this, the Mikami GS Company, led by 28-year-old Reiko Mikami and her two assistants, the 17-year-old boy Tadao Yokoshima and the ghost girl Okinu, is said to be the best.)
(Genre: Action, Supernatural, Comedy)
(Release 1993; 45 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: Mikami being a queen? yes. A main female protagonist thats a full grown woman for once?? LETS GOOOO- The OP is an absolute vibe; banger all the way but again, the only thing i dont vibe with is the age gap thing. why do so many anime do that why- other than that, this is a certified classic. And yes, the studio behind this one is Toei Animation; known for also making One Piece, the Dragon Ball series, Lovely Complex, Digimon, the original Sailor Moon anime series, Slam Dunk, Mononoke which i recommended before, Sailor Moon Crystal, World Trigger, Saint Seiya, Ojamajo Doremi, the Bayonetta anime movie, the Precure series if im not mistaken, etc. Also, retro anime art style; yes please more i love it so much) 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-five
Queen Emeraldas
(Story: The story revolves around a race that seeks to dominate the galaxy. A lone mysterious female warrior, known to others as Emeraldas sails the endless planets of the universe- in her Seas of Star ship- fighting the tyranny of that merciless race. She is tormented by the memory of her lost love.)
(Genre: Space Opera, Space Western, Action, Adventure, Sci-fi)
(Released 1998; OVA; 4 episodes)
(Notes: Another cool one i found on a trailer in that old Sailor Moon DVD i used to watch all the dang time. This one is based off of a manga created by the legendary Leiji Matsumoto, may he rest in piece. Matsumoto was famous for his space operas such as Space Battleship Yamato and Galaxy Express 999. His style was characterized by mythological and often tragic storylines with strong moral themes, noble heroes, feminine heroines, and a love of strange worlds and melancholic atmosphere. You may have seen his art style at least; emulated by shows like Steven Universe. Blue Diamond's design is obviously heavily influenced by his art style and i remember it being confirmed as well. The widow of Matsumoto, Miyako Maki, is also a Japanese manga artist, and one of the earliest female manga artists. During the 1960s, Maki contributed significantly to the development of shōjo manga (manga for girls), and became one of the most popular shōjo authors of her generation. She later became a pioneer in manga for adults so theres a lot of history here too. Also, i really love this art style. Lets goooo retro anime art) Read Note
(Story: The story revolves around a race that seeks to dominate the galaxy. A lone mysterious female warrior, known to others as Emeraldas sails the endless planets of the universe- in her Seas of Star ship- fighting the tyranny of that merciless race. She is tormented by the memory of her lost love.)
(Genre: Space Opera, Space Western, Action, Adventure, Sci-fi)
(Released 1998; OVA; 4 episodes)
(Notes: Another cool one i found on a trailer in that old Sailor Moon DVD i used to watch all the dang time. This one is based off of a manga created by the legendary Leiji Matsumoto, may he rest in piece. Matsumoto was famous for his space operas such as Space Battleship Yamato and Galaxy Express 999. His style was characterized by mythological and often tragic storylines with strong moral themes, noble heroes, feminine heroines, and a love of strange worlds and melancholic atmosphere. You may have seen his art style at least; emulated by shows like Steven Universe. Blue Diamond's design is obviously heavily influenced by his art style and i remember it being confirmed as well. The widow of Matsumoto, Miyako Maki, is also a Japanese manga artist, and one of the earliest female manga artists. During the 1960s, Maki contributed significantly to the development of shōjo manga (manga for girls), and became one of the most popular shōjo authors of her generation. She later became a pioneer in manga for adults so theres a lot of history here too. Also, i really love this art style. Lets goooo retro anime art) Read Note
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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-Two
Kodocha
(Story: Sana Kurata has a charmed life. Not only is her mother is a famous, award-winning writer, but Sana's the star of the hit TV comedy "Child's Toy" while still in the fifth grade. But Sana's biggest concern is Akito Hayama, a pint-sized hellion who's organized the boys in their grade-school class into a mass of unending noise and violence.)
(Genre: Romantic Comedy, Drama)
(Released 1996; 102 episodes, geez)
(Notes: this one's cute and fun i like it enough but it is so hard to find videos for it. but lighthearted shows are nice. Oh and the studio behind it; Studio Gallop, animated the first 66 episodes of the original Rurouni Kenshin before Studio Deen took over. Studio Gallop is also behind every Yu-Gi-Oh anime and movie) Read Note
(Story: Sana Kurata has a charmed life. Not only is her mother is a famous, award-winning writer, but Sana's the star of the hit TV comedy "Child's Toy" while still in the fifth grade. But Sana's biggest concern is Akito Hayama, a pint-sized hellion who's organized the boys in their grade-school class into a mass of unending noise and violence.)
(Genre: Romantic Comedy, Drama)
(Released 1996; 102 episodes, geez)
(Notes: this one's cute and fun i like it enough but it is so hard to find videos for it. but lighthearted shows are nice. Oh and the studio behind it; Studio Gallop, animated the first 66 episodes of the original Rurouni Kenshin before Studio Deen took over. Studio Gallop is also behind every Yu-Gi-Oh anime and movie) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Thirty-One
Gatchaman Crowds (Really wish that one character wore more dang clothes geez it isnt that hard-)
(Story: Early summer of 2015 in the city of Tachikawa, Japan. A "second metropolis" of Tokyo, Tachikawa is protected by the Gatchaman, warriors who fight in special reinforced suits called NOTE powered by the manifestation of their spiritual powers. After the introduction of their newest member, the energetic and cheerful Hajime Ichinose, the Gatchaman is tasked with fighting against a mysterious alien life form known as MESS and deal with Berg Katze, an enigmatic alien creature who, having destroyed several planets, has turned his attention to Earth.)
(Genre: Action, Science Fiction)
(Released 2013; 12 episodes + OVA + a second season; PG-13)
(Notes: Found this show in an anime magazine back in middle school. anime magazine usa i think.. that same magazine is how i found fairy tail and michiko to hatchin tbh i think this one is pretty underrated it's fun i think people found this polarizing bc it was based off an older show and people cant accept change. it has its own flaws but dang people were too harsh. i personally dont think it was too bad but to each their own) Read Note
(Story: Early summer of 2015 in the city of Tachikawa, Japan. A "second metropolis" of Tokyo, Tachikawa is protected by the Gatchaman, warriors who fight in special reinforced suits called NOTE powered by the manifestation of their spiritual powers. After the introduction of their newest member, the energetic and cheerful Hajime Ichinose, the Gatchaman is tasked with fighting against a mysterious alien life form known as MESS and deal with Berg Katze, an enigmatic alien creature who, having destroyed several planets, has turned his attention to Earth.)
(Genre: Action, Science Fiction)
(Released 2013; 12 episodes + OVA + a second season; PG-13)
(Notes: Found this show in an anime magazine back in middle school. anime magazine usa i think.. that same magazine is how i found fairy tail and michiko to hatchin tbh i think this one is pretty underrated it's fun i think people found this polarizing bc it was based off an older show and people cant accept change. it has its own flaws but dang people were too harsh. i personally dont think it was too bad but to each their own) 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 Twenty-Nine
Angel's Egg
(Story: Angel's Egg follows the life of an unnamed young girl living alone in an undefined building near an abandoned city. She cares for a large egg which she hides under her dress, protecting it while scavenging the decrepit Neo-Gothic/Art Nouveau cityscape for food, water and bottles.)
(Genre: Science fantasy, Avant Garde, Drama)
(Released 1985; Movie; 1hr 11m; PG-13)
(Notes: For the animation alone..oml this one it's just so experimental and beautiful in its own melancholic way; the animation though oml also made by the creator of Ghost in the Shell and the anime studio behind it is Studio Deen: the studio behind Fate/Stay Night, the original Higurashi anime, Haven't you heard? I'm Sakamoto, the original Fruits Basket anime, Ranma 1/2, the Hetalia series if you guys remember when that was popular oh boy...uh, Log Horizon, the original Rurouni Kenshin,etc. but still i cant get over how amazing old/retro/classic anime looked ahh) Read Note
(Story: Angel's Egg follows the life of an unnamed young girl living alone in an undefined building near an abandoned city. She cares for a large egg which she hides under her dress, protecting it while scavenging the decrepit Neo-Gothic/Art Nouveau cityscape for food, water and bottles.)
(Genre: Science fantasy, Avant Garde, Drama)
(Released 1985; Movie; 1hr 11m; PG-13)
(Notes: For the animation alone..oml this one it's just so experimental and beautiful in its own melancholic way; the animation though oml also made by the creator of Ghost in the Shell and the anime studio behind it is Studio Deen: the studio behind Fate/Stay Night, the original Higurashi anime, Haven't you heard? I'm Sakamoto, the original Fruits Basket anime, Ranma 1/2, the Hetalia series if you guys remember when that was popular oh boy...uh, Log Horizon, the original Rurouni Kenshin,etc. but still i cant get over how amazing old/retro/classic anime looked ahh) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Twenty-Seven
Witch Hunter Robin
(Story: The series follows a fictional Japanese branch of a secret global organization called "SOLOMON" or the "Solomon Toukatsu Nin'idantai" (roughly "Solomon Executive Organization"), abbreviated as "STN" or "STN-J". Solomon fights the harmful use of witchcraft using a database of witches, which includes those who have obtained the power of witchcraft through genetics and others who carry the gene (called "seeds") in order to arrest or eliminate them should their powers "awaken". The series focuses on one STN-J member, Robin Sena.)
(Genre: Occult mystery, Supernatural, Thriller, Action, Drama, Detective)
(Released 2002; 26 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: Yeah this one is kinda dark but it's pretty unique and refreshing to me! The only thing i couldnt vibe with is the implied romantic tension between certain characters cuz...age gap like...why? stop please just make them the same age it is NOT that hard it is not that outright stated or confirmed but still no but yeah other than that it's cool; great story and all.) Read Note
(Story: The series follows a fictional Japanese branch of a secret global organization called "SOLOMON" or the "Solomon Toukatsu Nin'idantai" (roughly "Solomon Executive Organization"), abbreviated as "STN" or "STN-J". Solomon fights the harmful use of witchcraft using a database of witches, which includes those who have obtained the power of witchcraft through genetics and others who carry the gene (called "seeds") in order to arrest or eliminate them should their powers "awaken". The series focuses on one STN-J member, Robin Sena.)
(Genre: Occult mystery, Supernatural, Thriller, Action, Drama, Detective)
(Released 2002; 26 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: Yeah this one is kinda dark but it's pretty unique and refreshing to me! The only thing i couldnt vibe with is the implied romantic tension between certain characters cuz...age gap like...why? stop please just make them the same age it is NOT that hard it is not that outright stated or confirmed but still no but yeah other than that it's cool; great story and all.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Twenty-Six
Mobile Police Patlabor (The Original Series OVA)
(Story: As the human race evolves, so does its technology. Engineers have successfully created robots dubbed "Labors" for mass distribution, utilized by society for a number of everyday tasks. However, there are criminals who manage to get their hands on these Labors, using them for their own nefarious means.
To combat this new form of delinquency, police around the world begin using "Patrol Labors" or "Patlabors" to put a stop to Labor-related crimes. Rookie police officer Noa Izumi is drafted into a special Patlabor unit, getting her own mechanical suit to fight crime. Naming this machine Alphonse, Izumi works tirelessly alongside her peers to keep civilization safe from those who would use this advanced technology to harm others.)
(Genre: Mecha, Science Fiction, Comedy, Detective, Action)
(Released 1988; OVA; 7 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: Again i gotta rave about the art style and designs old anime have and also, this show is fun; solid and it has like..so many movies and series but still pretty slept on) Read Note
(Story: As the human race evolves, so does its technology. Engineers have successfully created robots dubbed "Labors" for mass distribution, utilized by society for a number of everyday tasks. However, there are criminals who manage to get their hands on these Labors, using them for their own nefarious means.
To combat this new form of delinquency, police around the world begin using "Patrol Labors" or "Patlabors" to put a stop to Labor-related crimes. Rookie police officer Noa Izumi is drafted into a special Patlabor unit, getting her own mechanical suit to fight crime. Naming this machine Alphonse, Izumi works tirelessly alongside her peers to keep civilization safe from those who would use this advanced technology to harm others.)
(Genre: Mecha, Science Fiction, Comedy, Detective, Action)
(Released 1988; OVA; 7 episodes; PG-13)
(Notes: Again i gotta rave about the art style and designs old anime have and also, this show is fun; solid and it has like..so many movies and series but still pretty slept on) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Twenty-Four
A Place Further than the Universe
(Story: A group of high school girls join an expedition headed towards the Antarctic.)
(Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama)
(Released 2018; 13 episodes)
(Notes: This one's kinda underrated? i feel like it's kinda slept on since alot of people i know dont talk about or really know it so..yeah give it more love it's wholesome as heck) Read Note
(Story: A group of high school girls join an expedition headed towards the Antarctic.)
(Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama)
(Released 2018; 13 episodes)
(Notes: This one's kinda underrated? i feel like it's kinda slept on since alot of people i know dont talk about or really know it so..yeah give it more love it's wholesome as heck) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Twenty-Three
The Sky Crawlers
(Story: In an alternate timeline, the world has seemingly achieved peace. Bereft of international conflicts, wars are now waged between private corporations in place of peaceful nations. Yuuichi Kannami, a recent transfer in Area 262, simply does his job as a contracted fighter pilot. However, the more time he spends at his new base, the more mysteries come to light.)
(Genre: Drama, Philosophy, Military, Award Winning, Science Fiction)
(Released 2008; 2hr 2min movie: PG-13)
(Notes: I know THIS one is definitely underrated; AND it's directed by Mamoru Oshii, the director of the original, classic Ghost in the Shell (1995). For his work, Oshii has received and been nominated for numerous awards, including the Palme d'Or and Leone d'Oro (Golden Lion). He has also attracted praise from many directors, including James Cameron, Steven Spielberg and The Wachowskis, especially for his work on Ghost in the Shell. So, this movie definitely has merit to it and is worth looking into. It may be more slow and introspective than anything but It's great to me just be patient.) Read Note
(Story: In an alternate timeline, the world has seemingly achieved peace. Bereft of international conflicts, wars are now waged between private corporations in place of peaceful nations. Yuuichi Kannami, a recent transfer in Area 262, simply does his job as a contracted fighter pilot. However, the more time he spends at his new base, the more mysteries come to light.)
(Genre: Drama, Philosophy, Military, Award Winning, Science Fiction)
(Released 2008; 2hr 2min movie: PG-13)
(Notes: I know THIS one is definitely underrated; AND it's directed by Mamoru Oshii, the director of the original, classic Ghost in the Shell (1995). For his work, Oshii has received and been nominated for numerous awards, including the Palme d'Or and Leone d'Oro (Golden Lion). He has also attracted praise from many directors, including James Cameron, Steven Spielberg and The Wachowskis, especially for his work on Ghost in the Shell. So, this movie definitely has merit to it and is worth looking into. It may be more slow and introspective than anything but It's great to me just be patient.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Twenty-Two
Michiko to Hatchin
[This one is rated TV-MA;recommended for people 17+; there's also some swearing in the trailer video just warning you]
(Story: Escaped convict Michiko Malandro may look attractive, but she has a deadly disrespect for the officers trying to track her down. While on the run, fate -- in the form of a mysterious man from her past -- brings her together with hapless orphan Hatchin, who has reached her breaking point due to the actions of her foster parents' sadistic offspring. Being pursued by police, the duo head through exotic locations where danger lurks at every turn. Michiko and Hatchin are partners in crime on the lam who are chasing a dream, and they won't stop running until they achieve it.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Girls with Guns)
(Released 2008; 22 episodes)
(Notes: I love love LOVE this anime. It has gotten some attention in recent years but still feels highly underrated I love it with all my heart and the characters are so great oml i kinda wish it was longer. And it was produced by THE Shinichirō Watanabe; who is best known for directing the critically acclaimed and commercially successful anime series Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo; both of which are absolutely amazing shows as well. Fun Fact: Michiko's design was based off of the African-American R&B singer Aaliyah. Also, Aaliyah was an amazing singer and music artist; gone too soon R.I.P. her songs are classics and i grew up with em) Read Note
[This one is rated TV-MA;recommended for people 17+; there's also some swearing in the trailer video just warning you]
(Story: Escaped convict Michiko Malandro may look attractive, but she has a deadly disrespect for the officers trying to track her down. While on the run, fate -- in the form of a mysterious man from her past -- brings her together with hapless orphan Hatchin, who has reached her breaking point due to the actions of her foster parents' sadistic offspring. Being pursued by police, the duo head through exotic locations where danger lurks at every turn. Michiko and Hatchin are partners in crime on the lam who are chasing a dream, and they won't stop running until they achieve it.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Girls with Guns)
(Released 2008; 22 episodes)
(Notes: I love love LOVE this anime. It has gotten some attention in recent years but still feels highly underrated I love it with all my heart and the characters are so great oml i kinda wish it was longer. And it was produced by THE Shinichirō Watanabe; who is best known for directing the critically acclaimed and commercially successful anime series Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo; both of which are absolutely amazing shows as well. Fun Fact: Michiko's design was based off of the African-American R&B singer Aaliyah. Also, Aaliyah was an amazing singer and music artist; gone too soon R.I.P. her songs are classics and i grew up with em) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Twenty
Blue Submarine No. 6 [Ignore the CGI, it was 1998 lol]
(Story:The once famous and well respected scientist Zorndyke has bred a new genre of living being, one that thrives on the oceans and lives to destroy humans. Zorndyke believes it is time that the humans were relieved of their rule of the earth. It is up to Blue Submarine No. 6 and the rest of the Blue fleet to put an end to Zorndyke's madness and creations.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Award-winning, Science Fiction, Mecha, Military)
(Released 1998; OVA; 4 episodes)
(Notes: Ayo another anime from Studio Gonzo they feel like such an underrated anime studio. They made one of my favorites Last Exile and its sequel series which I've already recommended, Afro Samurai, the original Hellsing, Rosario to Vampire(which i dont like but to each their own), Welcome to the N.H.K.,Red Garden which I've also recommended,etc. Id say Blue Submarine is okay for older audiences. Don't let the CGI put you off, it was good for the time lmao everything else aside from it is cool) Read Note
(Story:The once famous and well respected scientist Zorndyke has bred a new genre of living being, one that thrives on the oceans and lives to destroy humans. Zorndyke believes it is time that the humans were relieved of their rule of the earth. It is up to Blue Submarine No. 6 and the rest of the Blue fleet to put an end to Zorndyke's madness and creations.)
(Genre: Action, Adventure, Award-winning, Science Fiction, Mecha, Military)
(Released 1998; OVA; 4 episodes)
(Notes: Ayo another anime from Studio Gonzo they feel like such an underrated anime studio. They made one of my favorites Last Exile and its sequel series which I've already recommended, Afro Samurai, the original Hellsing, Rosario to Vampire(which i dont like but to each their own), Welcome to the N.H.K.,Red Garden which I've also recommended,etc. Id say Blue Submarine is okay for older audiences. Don't let the CGI put you off, it was good for the time lmao everything else aside from it is cool) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Nineteen
Origin: Spirits of the past
(Story: It is 300 years into the future. Earth's environment had been devastated by mankind's own foolish plans and humankind is beleaguered by the sentient forests which they have awoken. The world balance is tipped when a young boy named Agito stumbles across a machine that glowed in a strange blue hue inside a forbidden sanctuary. The machine, which has preserved a beautiful girl named Tula from the past, is activated. Tula has a "mission" that had been entrusted to her by the past.)
(Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction)
(Released 2006; movie; 1hr 35m; PG-13)
(Notes: I remember finding the trailer for this movie on an Afro Samurai DVD lmao it definitely got me interested) Read Note
(Story: It is 300 years into the future. Earth's environment had been devastated by mankind's own foolish plans and humankind is beleaguered by the sentient forests which they have awoken. The world balance is tipped when a young boy named Agito stumbles across a machine that glowed in a strange blue hue inside a forbidden sanctuary. The machine, which has preserved a beautiful girl named Tula from the past, is activated. Tula has a "mission" that had been entrusted to her by the past.)
(Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction)
(Released 2006; movie; 1hr 35m; PG-13)
(Notes: I remember finding the trailer for this movie on an Afro Samurai DVD lmao it definitely got me interested) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Sixteen
Millennium Actress
(Story: Loosely based on the lives of actresses Setsuko Hara and Hideko Takamine, it tells the story of two documentary filmmakers investigating the life of a retired acting legend. As she tells them the story of her life, the borderline between cinema and reality gradually becomes blurred.)
(Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Action, Romance, Award Winning, Adventure, Historical)
(Released 2001; 1 hr 26 min movie, PG-13)
(Notes: This one isnt exactly super underrated i think? , i just wanna draw more attention to it since it doesn't get talked about as much and it just feels underrated and like not enough people have seen it it's beautiful and Satoshi Kon was a visionary and this movie made me cry like a baby not kidding) Read Note
(Story: Loosely based on the lives of actresses Setsuko Hara and Hideko Takamine, it tells the story of two documentary filmmakers investigating the life of a retired acting legend. As she tells them the story of her life, the borderline between cinema and reality gradually becomes blurred.)
(Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Action, Romance, Award Winning, Adventure, Historical)
(Released 2001; 1 hr 26 min movie, PG-13)
(Notes: This one isnt exactly super underrated i think? , i just wanna draw more attention to it since it doesn't get talked about as much and it just feels underrated and like not enough people have seen it it's beautiful and Satoshi Kon was a visionary and this movie made me cry like a baby not kidding) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Fifteen
Mononoke
[I'd also give this anime a mature audience age rating but it's so good though i swear]
(Story: A spin-off of 2006's horror anthology series Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales, Mononoke follows the character of the medicine seller as he continues to face a myriad of supernatural perils. Mononoke takes place between the end of the Edo period and Meiji era of Japan.)
(Genre: Ghost Story, Psychological Horror, Fantasy, Mystery, Horror, Supernatural)
(Released 2007; 12 episodes)
(Notes: Y'all gotta stop sleeping on these good anime wtf also this animation is literally so good im gonna cry) Read Note
[I'd also give this anime a mature audience age rating but it's so good though i swear]
(Story: A spin-off of 2006's horror anthology series Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales, Mononoke follows the character of the medicine seller as he continues to face a myriad of supernatural perils. Mononoke takes place between the end of the Edo period and Meiji era of Japan.)
(Genre: Ghost Story, Psychological Horror, Fantasy, Mystery, Horror, Supernatural)
(Released 2007; 12 episodes)
(Notes: Y'all gotta stop sleeping on these good anime wtf also this animation is literally so good im gonna cry) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Twelve
The Case of Hana and Alice
(Story: After transferring to Ishinomori Middle School, Tetsuko "Alice" Arisugawa overhears her classmates discussing a strange rumor. The previous occupant of her seat, a nondescript "Judas," is missing and presumed murdered—poisoned by one of his four wives. Amidst dealing with her mother's undesired meddling in her affairs and warding off her classmates' bullying, the troubled Alice starts to investigate the mystery surrounding Judas' disappearance.
The trail of clues leads her to the house of her next-door neighbor, the quirky and reclusive Hana Arai. After an awkward introduction, Hana agrees to help Alice and formulates a plan that may lead them to the answers they seek. The two girls embark on a journey to uncover what happened to Judas, and perhaps a friendship may start to blossom between the two along the way.)
(Genre: Drama, Coming-of-age)
(Released 2015; Movie; 1h 40m)
(Notes: The rotoscoped animation can take a bit to get used to but I'd say it's a good, underrated film i greatly enjoyed it. Again, y'all kinda slept on it i dont mind the rotoscoping but i know it may be weird for some but it's still a good movie in my opinion. I watched it on Tubi.) Read Note
(Story: After transferring to Ishinomori Middle School, Tetsuko "Alice" Arisugawa overhears her classmates discussing a strange rumor. The previous occupant of her seat, a nondescript "Judas," is missing and presumed murdered—poisoned by one of his four wives. Amidst dealing with her mother's undesired meddling in her affairs and warding off her classmates' bullying, the troubled Alice starts to investigate the mystery surrounding Judas' disappearance.
The trail of clues leads her to the house of her next-door neighbor, the quirky and reclusive Hana Arai. After an awkward introduction, Hana agrees to help Alice and formulates a plan that may lead them to the answers they seek. The two girls embark on a journey to uncover what happened to Judas, and perhaps a friendship may start to blossom between the two along the way.)
(Genre: Drama, Coming-of-age)
(Released 2015; Movie; 1h 40m)
(Notes: The rotoscoped animation can take a bit to get used to but I'd say it's a good, underrated film i greatly enjoyed it. Again, y'all kinda slept on it i dont mind the rotoscoping but i know it may be weird for some but it's still a good movie in my opinion. I watched it on Tubi.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Eleven
Birdy the Mighty (Tetsuwan Birdy) OVA
(Story: Tsutomu, an average middle school kid busy studying for the final exams to enter high school runs into a man running from someone and gets caught up in the chase. In all the confusion he is accidentally killed. Luckily Birdy (an interplanetary agent) knows a way to save him, unfortunately that means joining bodies to become one. So now he is stuck with this officer and along for the ride capturing criminals and saving lives.)
(Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Comedy)
(Released 1996; 4 episodes, TV-14; for older audiences)
(Notes: Again, love the art style. Old anime had great style. Great action and animation. Also, can i say i love Birdy's facial expressions and animation? This is a weird tangent but her expressions aren't overly cutesy? like, i'm not knocking on making anime girls remain cute when they emote but hers feel more..uh..real? Unique? if that makes sense. I'm bad at explaining. I'm glad they give her shots where she smiles like a maniac is what i'm saying. And not in the cutesy yandere kind of way most shows do now if that makes sense. It feels more natural. Fun fact: this OVA was animated by Madhouse. The same animation studio responsible for animating the first season of One Punch Man, the original Trigun, Hunter x Hunter 2011, Perfect Blue, Black Lagoon, Parasyte, Wolf Children, Death Note, the first Beyblade anime, etc. Also, Birdy's japanese voice actress is Kotono Mitsuishi: voice of Sailor Moon/Usagi in the original Sailor Moon series as well as Sailor Moon Crystal, Boa Hancock from One Piece, Misato from Evangelion, and Tae Yamada from Zombie Land Saga. Also there is a reboot of Birdy the Mighty called Birdy the Mighty: Decode but I'd say that one is for much older audiences too but it's also pretty underrated.) Read Note
(Story: Tsutomu, an average middle school kid busy studying for the final exams to enter high school runs into a man running from someone and gets caught up in the chase. In all the confusion he is accidentally killed. Luckily Birdy (an interplanetary agent) knows a way to save him, unfortunately that means joining bodies to become one. So now he is stuck with this officer and along for the ride capturing criminals and saving lives.)
(Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Comedy)
(Released 1996; 4 episodes, TV-14; for older audiences)
(Notes: Again, love the art style. Old anime had great style. Great action and animation. Also, can i say i love Birdy's facial expressions and animation? This is a weird tangent but her expressions aren't overly cutesy? like, i'm not knocking on making anime girls remain cute when they emote but hers feel more..uh..real? Unique? if that makes sense. I'm bad at explaining. I'm glad they give her shots where she smiles like a maniac is what i'm saying. And not in the cutesy yandere kind of way most shows do now if that makes sense. It feels more natural. Fun fact: this OVA was animated by Madhouse. The same animation studio responsible for animating the first season of One Punch Man, the original Trigun, Hunter x Hunter 2011, Perfect Blue, Black Lagoon, Parasyte, Wolf Children, Death Note, the first Beyblade anime, etc. Also, Birdy's japanese voice actress is Kotono Mitsuishi: voice of Sailor Moon/Usagi in the original Sailor Moon series as well as Sailor Moon Crystal, Boa Hancock from One Piece, Misato from Evangelion, and Tae Yamada from Zombie Land Saga. Also there is a reboot of Birdy the Mighty called Birdy the Mighty: Decode but I'd say that one is for much older audiences too but it's also pretty underrated.) Read Note
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Daily Obscure/Underrated Anime Recommendations Number Five
Earth Maiden Arjuna
(Story: The series follows Juna Ariyoshi, a high school girl chosen to be the "Avatar of Time" and entrusted with saving the dying Earth.)
(Genre: Philosophical, Science Fiction, Magical Girl)
(Released 2001; 12 episodes + 1 special)
(Notes: Found back during my magical girl phase; pretty unique amongst magical girl anime in my opinion) Read Note
(Story: The series follows Juna Ariyoshi, a high school girl chosen to be the "Avatar of Time" and entrusted with saving the dying Earth.)
(Genre: Philosophical, Science Fiction, Magical Girl)
(Released 2001; 12 episodes + 1 special)
(Notes: Found back during my magical girl phase; pretty unique amongst magical girl anime in my opinion) Read Note
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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