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Obscure kino you should peruse (#4000 popularity and up)

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bynamorin
Nov 04 2023, 8:11 PM | Updated Mar 9, 4:37 PM
Underrated gems that flew under the radar
Binbou Shimai Monogatari
TV, 2006, 10 eps Me:- Author:7
Emotional slice-of-life following the lives of two sisters trying to survive day to day and make the most of life after the loss of both of their parents.
Zettai Shounen
TV, 2005, 26 eps Me:- Author:6
Drama/fantasy/mystery focusing on a strange phenomena lurking among a sleepy village, incorporating human relationships (and lack thereof) and change of seasons that propel the story forward.
Kokoro Toshokan
TV, 2001, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
Slow paced slice-of-life following the lives of three sisters and their library.
Princess Sara
TV, 1985, 46 eps Me:- Author:8
World Masterpiece Theatre drama based on the childrens novel.
Ie Naki Ko
TV, 1977, 51 eps Me:- Author:8
World Masterpiece Theatre drama based on the novel. Directed by auteur Dezaki Osamu and features some of the best art design and emotion I've seen in an anime.
Shin Ace wo Nerae!
TV, 1978, 25 eps Me:- Author:8
A reworking of the original Ace wo Nerae from 1973. Upgraded art design and the story is fleshed out further. Note that only only 20/25 episodes have been subbed to English thus far.
Galaxy Angel
TV, 2001, 24 eps Me:- Author:7
Space themed comedy created by and during Madhouses' prime years.
Yuugen Kaisha
OVA, 1994, 4 eps Me:- Author:7
Figure 17: Tsubasa & Hikaru
TV, 2001, 13 eps Me:- Author:7
Slice-of-life/drama about the unexpected appearance of aliens in a sleepy village. Focuses on much more than alien fighting, particularly the changed day-to-day life of the protagonist and her relationships with the people around her, as well as learning to mature and develop emotionally.
Yuugo: Koushounin
TV, 2004, 13 eps Me:- Author:7
Follows a negotiator across two arcs who tries to negotiate peace between parties. Very smart and full of action.
Key the Metal Idol
OVA, 1994, 15 eps Me:- Author:7
Hataraki Man
TV, 2006, 11 eps Me:- Author:7
Nineteen 19
OVA, 1990, 1 ep Me:- Author:7
Doujin Work
TV, 2007, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
Otaku comedy.
Bessatsu Olympia Kyklos
TV, 2020, 24 eps Me:- Author:7
Happy Birthday: Inochi Kagayaku Toki
Movie, 1999, 1 ep Me:- Author:7
The story of the abuse a young child faces and the growth and search for her self worth. Tagged as a Kids' movie but is much darker and mature than expected.
Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran
TV, 2000, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
Historical martial arts comedy following the adventures of a female samurai and a catlike martial artist who team up and deliver justice on their adventures.
Heart Cocktail
TV, 1986, 78 eps Me:- Author:7

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