| Some are more popular than others. I'll try my best to describe them : ) Gallery Fake - It's about a guy who owns a gallery and is really good with art. Sounds boring, but it's one of the best episodic anime I've watched. Ghost Hound - Astral Projection the anime Bartender - It's about a Bartender who soothes his customers with alcohol. Oniichan no koto - Your typical 'I love oniichan' anime. What makes it stand out is that it's so bad, it's good. Zegapain - I'm not spoiling anything, but I recommend going into it blind. School Rumble - Hilarious Romcom. The ships are wild in this one. Detroit Metal City - Might not be for some people. The MC comes to tokyo to create a pop band, but ends up the lead in a metal band. Koi to Senkyo to Chocolate - Cute, good school anime. Hoozuki no Reitetsu - a SoL set in Hell. Saikano - A bit bland, but it was an amazing ride. It delt with war I believe and had mature themes. The romance was the best part imo. Bokurano - Children are forced to die in order to save the planet. It's about the children facing and accepting death. Really interesting, has a big reveal later on. Uchuu Kyoudai - where is everyone? This is literally one of the best SoL's ever. A man named Mutta tries to achieve his childhood dream of becoming an astronaught after getting fired from his job. Mutta is incredibly relatable and the amount of detail into becoming an astronaught is amazing. Major -What other anime details the entire life/career of an MC? It's told over 6 seasons, so it's not entirely rushed. Yume-iro Patissere- Shokugeki no Souma, but with kids and sweets. |
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| Random example for hidden gem - Tsukumogami Kashimasu. |
| 2019 so far Kanata no Astra - was unexpectedly good. Gunjou no Magmell - I didn't expect this type of anime. Araburu Kisetsu no Otome-domo yo. - an amazing series, I didn't think it would be this well made. |
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| There's actually a lot of anime in this topic that did very, very well when they got released, did not stay unnoticed at all and are not hidden gems at all. For me: Grander Musashi Lemon Angel Project Bonobono (1995) Hanada Shounen-shi Shin Atashin'chi Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru (I should really watch the other seasons) Kasumin Agatha Christie no Meitantei Poirot to Marple |
| ~Where's Gnasty Gnorc? I'll torch him!~ |
| I'd define "hidden gem" as "anime I've never come across online until I did some digging/stumbled upon it here on MAL". In that sense: To Be Hero - I did not expect to like it as much as I did. Detroit Metal City - yeah, it had a manga and live action movie, but outside of MAL I haven't seen anyone talk about it (which is a damn shame, because it's hilarious). Kanashimi no Belladonna - not what one would think of when hearing the word "anime", but still an interesting experience. Most of it is panning shots so there's not much animation to speak of, but it does go in some...let's say "unpredictable" directions with the art. Peter Pan no Bouken - I've seen literally no one mention this. It's a fun and creative take on Peter Pan. |
Fario-P said: AlexPaulLEWZ said: yo, hello Alex, never thought I'd see you here. dunno if you recognize me ;)Most of the community today (or so what I assume) tend to watch mainstream anime, such as Kimetsu no Yaiba, Dr. Stone, and the others. Of course, there is no problem about that. However, as for me, I've lately become enticed with anime that seems to have lower popularity because they have been buried with the fame of well... mainstream anime. Some of my examples would be R-15 which I really enjoyed. How about you guys? Are there some anime that you think are not that popular, but you really enjoyed? I know I won't shut up about this anime in the Anime & Manga Recommendations forum, but oh my god... I cannot stop thinking about Uta Kata. That show and Princess Tutu (which isn't really a hidden gem, but...) are probably some new favorites for me, I think. Would definitely like to see Uta Kata get remade/rebooted someday, cuz I do believe improvements could be made on a few things. I think it's pretty safe to call The Demon Girl Next Door the hidden gem of last season. It was pretty good and it's a bit sad that not many people watched this as it was airing. Bottle Fairy is a childhood favorite, but I still like watching it every now and then. It's not rated all too highly on this site, though. The world I come from, these shows are indeed hidden gems :/ |
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| Flanders no Inu (Movie) (The Dog of Flanders, 1997) Powerful tragedy about 19th century class injustice and bitter poverty, eventually leading to suffering and loss for all. Ghibli-esque quality and style. Hits like a ton of bricks (Grave of Fireflies grade), catharsis beyond mere tear-jerking. Make sure to have enough tissues ready and pre-book an anger management class. (8/10) |
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| Hakumei to Mikochi NieA Under 7 Kemurikusa Konohana Kitan Rolling Girls Kurozuka Juuni Kokuki High Score Girl Gokusen Noir They are all ranked 1000+ in popularity but I really enjoyed them |
| Anything that I found, watched and enjoyed which wasn't popular would be a hidden gem for me. And there are tons. Some examples would be One Outs, Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom and Ghost Hunt Hey_Taka-tin_Hey said: Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue. Best anime of 2019, yet I've never seen a single person talk about it. Oh well... Loved watching it, admittedly not to the same extent as you though. |
Inferno792Oct 9, 2019 8:52 AM
| There are plenty :) The firsts ones that comes to mind are: Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu Mo Dao Zu Shi Planetes Houseki no Kuni |
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LittleCr0wxxx said: AlexPaulLEWZ said: Some of my examples would be R-15 which I really enjoyed. How about you guys? Are there some anime that you think are not that popular, but you really enjoyed? Nows there’s a harem series nobody talks about The colour of loves hands down one of the best romance/drama series I watched It’s definitely underrated Especially that song at the end of the series. WOOOOHOHOHOHOH |
alshu said: One of the things I really needed. :DRandom example for hidden gem - Tsukumogami Kashimasu. |
| Before any of the Gundam series became prominent, there was Space Battleship Yamato. It’s created by Yoshinobu Nishizaki and directed by Leiji Matsumoto October 6, 1974 and concluded by March 30, 1975 with over 26 episodes and that’s nearly four and a half decades since its release. |
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| https://myanimelist.net/reviews.php?id=275530 best anime on the interwebs owo do recommend |
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^^^^ It's on Netflix if anyone is wondering Angel Densetsu and Honobono Log Are gr8 ONA/OVAs |
| Ore Twintail ni Narimasu and Sasami-san@Ganbaranai |
| Aggressive Retsuko space dandy aku no hana killing bites |
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| Houseki no Kuni This anime deserves more love as an example of CGI done extremely well. Also the story, the music, the characters - all are top notch. A really good show I'd recommend to anyone. And it's literally a GEM :) |
| Ooh, here's another: Mahoujin Guruguru (2017) - An energetic, fast-paced comedy series parodying JRPGs with a unique art style reminiscent of old 8-bit games and very expressive animation all throughout the series. It's about as funny as Konosuba - i.e. it's absolutely hilarious - but the humor is more childish in nature, which helps establish a unique atmosphere for the show. Probably my second favorite anime of 2017, and there really isn't a person I wouldn't recommend it to. |
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| sapphire, rubby, emerald, and rock |
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Just_A_ManBOi said: I think a diamond is rarer. Also emerald best gem. HAHAHAHAHAAHAHHAsapphire, rubby, emerald, and rock |
| Looking back 'kiba' was lit. Lots others but first to mind. |
AlexPaulLEWZ said: Just_A_ManBOi said: I think a diamond is rarer. Also emerald best gem. HAHAHAHAHAAHAHHAsapphire, rubby, emerald, and rock damn right but u sleepin on rock, rock will be on the come up soon |
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| Depends on where you draw the line for a show being obscure, but some examples from the past few years are Mahoujin Guru Guru (2017), Flip Flappers, Princess Principal, Hakumei to Mikochi, Yagate Kimi ni Naru, High Score Girl, and Revue Starlight. For older shows, I've seen less actually unknown shows, but some that seem to have become more forgotten include Chihayafuru, Nodame Cantabile, Kino's Journey, and Bokurano. And for shows this year that look like they'll go that way, there's Run with the Wind, Given, Kanata no Astra, Kono oto Tomare, and Dororo. |
MaskOfIceOct 10, 2019 6:28 PM
| You have shit taste, and then I have taste so shit it makes your taste look good |
| 90% people on this thread: picks anime from mal top 1000 ,rated 8+ for crying out loud it's not a hidden gem i recommend watching Sakurada Reset |
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| haibane renmei, texnholyze and tenshi no tamago are absolute gold, not nearly as known as they should be, in my opinion. also a lot of 90's ovas are great fun as well, as armitage 3, a.d. police, baoh whatever, etc. also key the metal idol, while not great is still pretty good for a low cost 90's direct to vhs show. |
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| Jeeez some of these entries are not hidden gems at all. I wonder what "Hidden" means to some people ;} Golgo 13: The Professional by Osamu Dezaki (his magnum opus film-wise) is another entry I will add |
ThatGayGuyOnMAL said: Aiaigasa said: Jeeez some of these entries are not hidden gems at all. I wonder what "Hidden" means to some people ;} Golgo 13: The Professional by Osamu Dezaki (his magnum opus film-wise) is another entry I will add So what's your definition of a hidden gem. Every of the three things I suggested were Completed by under 10.000 people on MAL. I don't think he's talking about you but rather the people who mention Madoka Magica and such. |
Roevhaal said: ThatGayGuyOnMAL said: So what's your definition of a hidden gem. Every of the three things I suggested were Completed by under 10.000 people on MAL. I don't think he's talking about you but rather the people who mention Madoka Magica and such. Yep, what he said I saw someone list steins;gate as one example. 😂 |
incisorr said: https://myanimelist.net/reviews.php?id=275530 best anime on the interwebs owo do recommend Nyahahaha. I think I have found one what I was looking for. Thanks. |
Vilkku92 said: Ooh, here's another: Mahoujin Guruguru (2017) - An energetic, fast-paced comedy series parodying JRPGs with a unique art style reminiscent of old 8-bit games and very expressive animation all throughout the series. It's about as funny as Konosuba - i.e. it's absolutely hilarious - but the humor is more childish in nature, which helps establish a unique atmosphere for the show. Probably my second favorite anime of 2017, and there really isn't a person I wouldn't recommend it to. The synopsis for this seems to interest me very much. Off to watching! Thank you for the recommendation. |
GakutoDeathGlare said: Yeah, Manyuu Hikenchou. One of the best "brain off, dick out" anime series I've seen. It doesn't deserve it's rating in the low 6's. You gave prison school a 9 and the 3 kings fan dude is you profile pic. Are you a comrade? |
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| As long as you're not one of those viewers who dismisses out of hand anything over a few years old, there's a lot of excellent anime from the 1990s and 2000s decade that doesn't get a lot of attention nowadays. One of my favorites is R.O.D: Read or Die. It has a sequel, R.O.D: The TV that is also excellent and well worth watching. If you like girls-with-guns, it's hard to beat Noir. |
A møøse once bit my sister... |
yg01 said: Yessir. One of the funniest series I've ever seen. GakutoDeathGlare said: Yeah, Manyuu Hikenchou. One of the best "brain off, dick out" anime series I've seen. It doesn't deserve it's rating in the low 6's. You gave prison school a 9 and the 3 kings fan dude is you profile pic. Are you a comrade? |
| For the record, I don't consider any anime as of late to be a hidden gem. |
| tsuritima, golden kamuy, 5 dead leaves, megalo box. |
| God Eater, Black Bullet, and Dances with Dragons. |
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| When it comes to anime, its sort of hard to find "hidden gems" since most well recognized anime is known among people who have a couple of years watching anime. When it comes to manga, the thing gets way more interesting. Thats a better placel for hidden gems. Anyway, If I have to call for some unpopular anime that deserve more attention, would go with: - those who hunt elves. - Saber Marionette J and R - DJ agetarou - Ebichu - Attack no.1 - Tonegawa - The devilman OVAs - GS Mikami |
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Water-sama said: Black Bullet is in the top 100 most popular anime on MAL and God Eater has over 336,000 members, they're hardly hidden.God Eater, Black Bullet, and Dances with Dragons. |
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Vilkku92 said: Nobody that I know has ever heard of them Water-sama said: Black Bullet is in the top 100 most popular anime on MAL and God Eater has over 336,000 members, they're hardly hidden.God Eater, Black Bullet, and Dances with Dragons. |
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