Obscurities - Part 02
Anime
The criteria here is simple: Anime released in 2001 or earlier, with under 25,000 MAL Members, and which I've rated a 6 or higher.
A rating of 6 counts for this second Obscurities list given the increased obscurity. A 6 is still an alright score. I've excluded anything that's particularly well-known, like Speed Racer or Voltron, despite both meeting my criteria.
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/9611
Descend: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9816
Tags: Old, Obscure, Oldtaku, Retro, Underrated, Hidden Gems
A rating of 6 counts for this second Obscurities list given the increased obscurity. A 6 is still an alright score. I've excluded anything that's particularly well-known, like Speed Racer or Voltron, despite both meeting my criteria.
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/9611
Descend: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9816
Tags: Old, Obscure, Oldtaku, Retro, Underrated, Hidden Gems
OVA, 1994,
6 eps
Me:-
Author:6
If you like schlocky rubber-suit monster fights and practical effects, check out the Live-Action Zeiram movie in addition to the animated version!
OVA, 1997,
4 eps
Me:-
Author:6
This is related to the Darkstalkers video games, which are also worth playing.
OVA, 1990,
3 eps
Me:-
Author:6
This is a prequel to the more popular Bubblegum Crisis series.
OVA, 1993,
4 eps
Me:-
Author:6
The Casshern Sins series is also worth a watch. The live-action movie was better the first time I saw it, less good upon rewatch, but perhaps still worth a recommendation.
TV, 1999,
16 eps
Me:-
Author:6
Most of this show is okay to not great, but there's one specific episode that makes it worth a watch. Pure genius involving a snake.
OVA, 1988,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
I'm not entirely sure what happened, but I enjoyed it, and I think you should watch it too.
OVA, 1993,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:6
Kid's got that Fist of the North Star punch. The story isn't the best, but this anime definitely has some cool shit in it.
Movie, 1989,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
Time to bust some ghosts in the old haunted school building.
TV, 2006,
11 eps
Me:-
Author:6
This is perhaps the most juvenile depiction of coolness I've ever seen. It's fantastically stupid.
TV, 1980,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:7
This is a show from my childhood, though I barely remember watching it outside of the theme song and a few scenes. I watched it in full as an adult and it's actually quite good.
OVA, 1987,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
This is quite bizarre, a total fever dream. Most of it looks like the cutscenes for a 1990's adventure game, but then you get live-action footage of a man high-diving into milk and a naked baby falling over. It's an experience.
OVA, 1986,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
I wasn't too sure about this one at the start, but then it got all real on me and I found myself drawn in. I'd watch more of this if more existed.
Movie, 1989,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
There's a 2023 adaptation of this. Start here so you can point at the screen knowingly while watching the new one.
OVA, 1991,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:7
Golf! Business ladies! I really like the art style and humor here.
