Obscure kino you should peruse (#4000 popularity and up)
Anime
Underrated gems that flew under the radar
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.
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.
TV, 2001,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Slow paced slice-of-life following the lives of three sisters and their library.
TV, 1985,
46 eps
Me:-
Author:8
World Masterpiece Theatre drama based on the childrens novel.
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.
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.
TV, 2001,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Space themed comedy created by and during Madhouses' prime years.
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.
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.
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.
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.