Hatul's Recommended Hidden Gems (Part 2)
Anime
More hidden gems (once again, only ones that rank below 2,000 in 'Popularity' on MAL).
Check out part 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/5953
Check out part 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/5953
TV, 2003,
27 eps
Me:-
Author:6
An over-the-top martial arts series with a cool main character and good action.
TV, 2000,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Another weird, but interesting Evangelion inspired mecha series
ONA, 2006,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Solid historical drama with supernatural elements
TV, 2022,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:7
A solid shoujo drama series based on a Shakespeare play and inspired by historical events
TV, 1999,
16 eps
Me:-
Author:6
An ecchi comedy that is superbly directed by Ryuutarou Nakamura in the style of Serial Experiments Lain
ONA, 2024,
17 eps
Me:-
Author:7
For whatever reason, this series is slept on, despite it being Inio Asano's first anime adaptation and a great adaptation at that. Not sure how that's even possible.
TV, 2018,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
A buddy comedy anime with decent thematic cohesion and vibrant characters, related (somehow) to Tiger and Bunny
TV, 1999,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:6
A loose Evangelion parody from the creator of Tenchi Muyo, with an overall decent story and surprisingly great, realistic mecha action.
OVA, 1993,
4 eps
Me:-
Author:6
Good cyberpunk OVA with cool action and a complete story
TV, 2007,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Chiaki J Konaka wrote this more down-to-earth version of Giant Robo that also has a more eerie tone and social commentary
TV, 2005,
39 eps
Me:-
Author:7
A very fun and lighthearted mecha, adventure with a pretty good flowing narrative
TV, 2017,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:7
A throwback to 90s anime and my personal favorite in the Garo franchise
TV, 2016,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
A cynical look at the anime industry, particularly when it comes to adapting light novels
OVA, 1992,
3 eps
Me:-
Author:6
A solid Sci-fi war drama OVA with realistic violence, good storytelling, and timeless themes.
Movie, 2017,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
Incredible cyberpunk film using stop motion animation.
Made by one person, but you can't really tell.
Sequel coming soon!
Made by one person, but you can't really tell.
Sequel coming soon!
TV, 2007,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:6
A remake of an 80s super robot show (that was also decent), with a tighter story, directed by Oobari.
TV, 2006,
52 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Yet another overlooked shonen series with very good production values, a unique power system, cool myhtos, and likeable characters.
Recommended if you like Yu Yu Hakusho, Bleach, Jujutsu Kaisen, etc..
Recommended if you like Yu Yu Hakusho, Bleach, Jujutsu Kaisen, etc..
TV, 1984,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:7
A forgotten classic from Ryosuke Takahashi (Votoms, Blue Gender) that has a very good story, animation and mecha action
TV, 2008,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Light sci-fi comedy that has solid serious moments as well. Recommended if you like Gintama.
OVA, 1989,
6 eps
Me:-
Author:6
Classic transforming hero series with cool gritty visuals. The 2005 tv version is also good.
TV, 2004,
50 eps
Me:-
Author:6
A subversive and unique take on the Pokemon "genre", with director Akitarou Daichi's sense of humor.
TV, 2001,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Although it was quite popular back in the day, this Gainax sci-fi romcom was mostly forgotten, but I think it deserves to be remembered for the bold decisions and its shocking, ambiguous ending, which is on brand for Gainax titles' core messaging at the time.
TV, 2023,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Weird and very implausible, but an overall well put together murder mystery with strong character development and a complete story.
TV, 2007,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Quite odd and horny, but an otherwise interesting space sci fi series that becomes increasingly intense and complex (from the creator of Gundam Thunderbolt)
TV, 2001,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Transforming hero series with a very good flowing narrative and some very well animated action.
OVA, 2004,
3 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Hideaki Anno's take on the Go Nagai manga, with help from other key staff at Gainax
TV, 2006,
22 eps
Me:-
Author:7
An anime musical combined with a death game, and a good character drama
TV, 1988,
34 eps
Me:-
Author:6
A fun Gar action-comedy with a similar art style to Hokuto no Ken. And personally, I think the first 15 episodes of this make for the funniest comedy anime I've ever seen, aside from Gintama.
TV, 1998,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:6
Another cool martial arts series with a cool female MC.
Movie, 2022,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
Another serious fantasy from the creator of Beast Player Erin and Moribito. Production IG goes back to its golden age with this one, and nobody cares anymore. Sad.
TV, 1999,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Classic feeling 90s sci-fi adventure with a flowing narrative, good world building, and solid character arcs.
TV, 2009,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Very strange and dark modern take on the first piloted mecha series ever.
TV, 2003,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
A very serviceable mecha action series - on all fronts
TV, 2014,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:6
An overall solid modern mecha, real robot series! Doesn't reinvent the wheel, but at least it can be taken seriously and it's not an unwatchable dumpster-fire like most mecha post 2010.
ONA, 2022,
6 eps
Me:-
Author:6
Crazy flashy action series with impressive choreography. Includes some commentary about war and the human condition. Better than the (even more impressively animated) 90s movie.
ONA, 2021,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Addictive and edgy superhero anime based on an American comic by the author of "Kickass".
TV, 2001,
52 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Classic shoujo comedy with unique characters and fun hijinks.
TV, 1996,
47 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Very good slice of life-comedy about cute female cops and doesn't get old, in spite of its length
TV, 2009,
27 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Weird setting and premise, but an overall solid fantasy drama series
TV, 2023,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:7
A really cool, albeit 'out there' title from the mangaka of 'I am a Hero'.
