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bynutella2222
Feb 28 2025, 1:24 AM | Updated Mar 6, 1:16 PM
Sorted by most to least members, this list includes the obscure as well as anime I feel have unjustly been forgotten with time, or deserve much more popularity. If you've seen all of these, send me a friend request!!!
Kara no Kyoukai Movie 1: Fukan Fuukei
Movie, 2007, 1 ep Me:- Author:-
Starting off with a stunning film series by Ufotable ... please watch all the movies!
Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin
TV, 2010, 26 eps Me:- Author:9
Sakamichi no Apollon
TV, 2012, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Jigoku Shoujo
TV, 2005, 26 eps Me:- Author:8
Hell girl is a perfect Halloween watch. An episodic series that slowly unpacks the primary characters' backstories and provides interesting morally grey dilemmas, this is a great show to savour.
Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
TV, 2007, 26 eps Me:- Author:9
A nail-biting anime that I had to bingewatch -- don't let the art style fool you!
Arakawa Under the Bridge
TV, 2010, 13 eps Me:- Author:9
A weird and whacky comedy with a unique set of characters. Definitely like no other.
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
TV, 2007, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
Filled with anime and pop culture references, characteristic Shaft animation style, and insane situations, this dark comedy is a must watch for Gintama and Shaft fans alike. Prepare yourself to read subtitles very fast though!
Kino no Tabi: The Beautiful World
TV, 2003, 13 eps Me:- Author:10
Mawaru Penguindrum
TV, 2011, 24 eps Me:- Author:8
Haibane Renmei
TV, 2002, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu
TV, 2016, 13 eps Me:- Author:9
A masterclass in character building. A must watch.
Texhnolyze
TV, 2003, 22 eps Me:- Author:10
Gritty, dark, bleak, atmospheric, beautiful.
Gankutsuou
TV, 2004, 24 eps Me:- Author:9
A must-watch for the unique art style alone
Aoi Bungaku Series
TV, 2009, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
No longer human.
Detroit Metal City
OVA, 2008, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
One of the best comedies out there
Colorful (Movie)
Movie, 2010, 1 ep Me:- Author:10
TW: suicide
Gungrave
TV, 2003, 26 eps Me:- Author:8
Gunslinger Girl
TV, 2003, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
Mnemosyne: Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi
TV, 2008, 6 eps Me:- Author:9
Immortal lesbians and time jumps?!? I'm in!!!
Aggressive Retsuko (ONA)
ONA, 2018, 10 eps Me:- Author:8
Princess Tutu
TV, 2002, 38 eps Me:- Author:9
An anime likely dismissed by many for its aesthetic. While it may look like a children's anime, but it has a much deeper story and characters than that.
Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge♥
TV, 2006, 25 eps Me:- Author:8
Tenshi no Tamago
OVA, 1985, 1 ep Me:- Author:9
One of the most beautiful films to exist
Kaiba
TV, 2008, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
Memories
Movie, 1995, 3 eps Me:- Author:9
Especially 'Magnetic Rose'
Sarazanmai
TV, 2019, 11 eps Me:- Author:8
Another weird, whacky and immensely enjoyable show
Versailles no Bara
TV, 1979, 40 eps Me:- Author:10
Seriously... why has no one seen this masterpiece?!?!
Mind Game
Movie, 2004, 1 ep Me:- Author:8
A gem from Masaki Yuuasa
Cossette no Shouzou
OVA, 2004, 3 eps Me:- Author:8
R.O.D: Read or Die
OVA, 2001, 3 eps Me:- Author:8
R.O.D: The TV
TV, 2003, 26 eps Me:- Author:8
Marmalade Boy
TV, 1994, 76 eps Me:- Author:8
Kanashimi no Belladonna
Movie, 1973, 1 ep Me:- Author:9
A visually stunning movie made from watercolour paintings, with a unique, adult, story
Mirai Shounen Conan
TV, 1978, 26 eps Me:- Author:9
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Gokusen
TV, 2004, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
Ristorante Paradiso
TV, 2009, 11 eps Me:- Author:8
Alien 9
OVA, 2001, 4 eps Me:- Author:8
Black Jack
OVA, 1993, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Genius Party
Movie, 2007, 7 eps Me:- Author:8
Blue Giant
Movie, 2023, 1 ep Me:- Author:8
Great music, moving story.
Cyber City Oedo 808
OVA, 1990, 3 eps Me:- Author:7
From the director of Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust. Short and sweet, interesting premise and visually stunning (remastered version).
Devilman: Tanjou-hen
OVA, 1987, 1 ep Me:- Author:8
If you've seen Devilman Crybaby, try out the OVA series. Raw, atmospheric and pretty hilarious with the English dub (the memes come from this one).
Master Keaton
TV, 1998, 24 eps Me:- Author:9
Story from Naoki Urasawa -- truly a hidden gem.
Ginga Tetsudou no Yoru
Movie, 1985, 1 ep Me:- Author:10
A magical, surreal experience.
Key the Metal Idol
OVA, 1994, 15 eps Me:- Author:7
Tonkatsu DJ Agetarou
TV, 2016, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Space Adventure Cobra
Movie, 1982, 1 ep Me:- Author:9
Cleopatra
Movie, 1970, 1 ep Me:- Author:8
A strange but nonetheless interesting and funny sci-fi historical fusion, with some visually interesting scenes. Definitely has some questionable scenes (from the 70s) but definitely worth a watch. Directed by Osamu Tezuka!!!
Senya Ichiya Monogatari
Movie, 1969, 1 ep Me:- Author:8
Directed by Osamu Tezuka -- a must-watch alongside Cleopatra and Belladonna of Sadness.

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