Salamander

The new anime release format that appeared in the mid-80s brought new opportunities for studios and various works began to be released on videotapes. Some of them were frankly terrible, but some became classics with a recognizable style and aesthetics. I bring to your attention works worth viewing.

The criteria here is simple: Anime released in any year, with under 15,000 MAL Members, and which I've rated a 6 or higher.

Now that I'm including anime from any year, I've lowered the MAL member threshold. The rating threshold remains at a 6, because sixes are still pretty good.

It is perhaps worth noting that I rate things entirely on gut feeling. It's just, "I like that, that was good, it gets a 7.", that's the whole process. I can also find enjoyment in just about anything and there's very little that bothers me.

Ascend: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9615
Descend: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/13938

Tags: Old, Obscure, Oldtaku, Retro, Underrated, Hidden Gems

A shrine for our lovable Japanese-adopted landmark. Let me know of any you've spotted!
Moyai (催合い): To work together/share in common

Many of these can be found with detailed descriptions here (possible spoilers): http://www.moaiculture.com/popculture.html

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EenieMeenieMinyMoai (to be confirmed)
Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters
Pani Poni Dash!

Honorable mentions:
Bandai Emotion https://youtu.be/6bS_kqZuenU VHS/LD moment
https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/chocomoai
Rhythm Heaven https://youtu.be/KjdNka7vczM
G-Witch https://twitter.com/G_Witch_M/status/1643176585925632002

2nd stack for series aired 2010 & after: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/41504

A list of anime Haruhiko Mikimoto provided character designs for. Ordered by franchise and release date.