Discuss Anime that Need More Love

So this thread is for us to express and discuss anime that are considered to need more love Because who doesn't like spreading the love...hehe :...:

Anyway, so this thread is strictly for those anime that go unnoticed, any discussion of the popular would mean some serious...things

Well for now it's quite a basic idea, I will add more as time moves on.

Also as you may of guessed this is kind of instead of the cultist club,so anime discussed here will most likely get a button as in previous threads but this is here for you to discuss anime that may be forgotten in the bigger threads xx

Well that's all for now, thank you

Yui

Tabi Machi Late Show needs more love. I know it only just aired this season, but with only 59 watched and 73 watching this is one gem of a show that has flown under the radar. It takes the deceptively simple subject of people parting ways and explores it in an interesting and nuanced way. The simple character designs and minimal animation actually work well and mange to be very emotive and the excellent sound track captures of the atmosphere. The storytelling is also very simple, but it's done in an elegant way that disposes with all the useless exposition and gets right to the heart of the matter. It trusts the viewer to be able to fill in the details in their own mind.

All the episodes are good, but the third episode is a real feels trip and I feel like it's worth watching just for that episode.

While it's not brilliant, I still think more people should give Himitsu: The Revelation a go if they're interested in sci-fi crime thrillers. It's focused on the moral implications of a new technology that allows the police to scan the memories of the deceased and is quite atmospheric despite being for the most part episodic. Sure, there's a weird homoerotic undertone between the two leads (or was that just me?), there were a few weak stories and the soundtrack is woefully lacking, but I really enjoyed it.

CaptainSlow said:

While it's not brilliant, I still think more people should give Himitsu: The Revelation a go if they're interested in sci-fi crime thrillers. It's focused on the moral implications of a new technology that allows the police to scan the memories of the deceased and is quite atmospheric despite being for the most part episodic. Sure, there's a weird homoerotic undertone between the two leads (or was that just me?), there were a few weak stories and the soundtrack is woefully lacking, but I really enjoyed it.

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I'll second this one because it seems I enjoyed even more than CaptainSlow. For me the only weak points of the anime were the music which was indeed lacking and the resolution to the overarching story, which was pretty weak.

However, I thought all the individual arcs were pretty well done with some interesting themes you usually don't see like the arc about the body modification subculture that's a very real thing.

She's also not wrong about the weird homoerotic undertone between the leads. It's not a bit thing and it's never explored, it's just kinda there for some fujioshi bait.

It's one Madhouse anime that flew under the radar and it certainly deserves more attention. It can actually make a pretty good companion piece to Psycho Pass if you're in the mood for sci-fi crime thrillers that involve new game changing technologies that have pretty big moral implications.

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I must admit it's been ages since I've watched it (so it's probably about time I watched it again ), but I remember liking how it was resolved,

Oh, I forgot about the arc with the body modification group. I remember being impressed by it and how it resolved. I think when I was thinking of "weak stories", I was thinking of the arc with the newly-introduced forensic officer mainly due to the

A show that definitely needs some love is Phoenix. It's a great show that tells different short stories with different settings yet they share a common topic; life and the seek of immortality. There are also three OVAs and a movie which are equally good and unnoticed and can be watched in any order (Yamato-hen stands as my favourite OVA (and it can be watched for the upcoming Monthly Marathon :P))

why isn't there much love for Witch Hunter Robin, there isn't a manga or light novel that I'm aware of, there was only one season (26) episodes and that was the end of it, it ended as if there was going to be a second season, but it never came, maybe for the best, but still, I talk to people who are into anime and they don't even know of this one in existence. they know the mainstream or what they play on tv plenty but not this one, however this one did play on tv once and that's that. wish more people would broaden their horizons than what comes on tv. (going on about toonami/cartoon network anime viewing only). there's the net these days for anime too

niotabunny said:

why isn't there much love for Witch Hunter Robin, there isn't a manga or light novel that I'm aware of, there was only one season (26) episodes and that was the end of it, it ended as if there was going to be a second season, but it never came, maybe for the best, but still, I talk to people who are into anime and they don't even know of this one in existence. they know the mainstream or what they play on tv plenty but not this one, however this one did play on tv once and that's that. wish more people would broaden their horizons than what comes on tv. (going on about toonami/cartoon network anime viewing only). there's the net these days for anime too

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It's just a product of it's time unfortunately, the mid 00's are often considered by fans and studios alike to be a bit of a dark age, with just a few notable shows coming out of it, it's when digital animation really started kicking off from cel drawn animation, and the results were often dull and diluted with very bare colour palettes. Obviously there are exceptions to this, but unfortunately Witch Hunter Robin just doesn't rise above the rest of the crop.

Taekwondoin said:

It's just a product of it's time unfortunately, the mid 00's are often considered by fans and studios alike to be a bit of a dark age, with just a few notable shows coming out of it, it's when digital animation really started kicking off from cel drawn animation, and the results were often dull and diluted with very bare colour palettes. Obviously there are exceptions to this, but unfortunately Witch Hunter Robin just doesn't rise above the rest of the crop.

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This is a pretty good explanation. Although with over 14,000 people on AP having marked it as watched, I'd say it comes out ahead of a lot of titles from that time.

I wasn't a big fan of the series as I thought it suffered a lot from the not so great trends of the time. Dark action anime were a dime a dozen at the time and Robin doesn't do much to distinguish itself from the pack. The episodic stories weren't all that memorable and it took forever for the main plot to get going only for it to end before much progress was made.

This is one Link and I started as a buddy group and ended up abandoning it half way to finish on our own because we both disliked it.

Anyway, since I mentioned it in another thread I think Shigurui could use more love. It's a pretty damn dark and gory action series. It has a cast of interesting characters, a great plot and a strong atmosphere. It's a pretty depressing anime that takes on some heavy themes, but that just makes it all the more interesting.

The manga is even better. You might want to bring a barfbag, especially for the shit guy.

Ristorante Paradiso needs some more love.

It's a wonderful slow paced yet never dragged out slice of love with some older megane men appreciation. Despite the obvious age gap between main characters it is a really heart warming, charming and mature story so people shouldn't avoid it.

Tentoumushi said:

Ristorante Paradiso needs some more love.

It's a wonderful slow paced yet never dragged out slice of love with some older megane men appreciation. Despite the obvious age gap between main characters it is a really heart warming, charming and mature story so people shouldn't avoid it.

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Yup, I totally agree with this. There's some good character growth in the lead as she starts out as a bit flaky, but grows to be more responsible. The cast of characters is memorable. The comedy well without damaging the atmosphere, because the humor is the understated kind, but don't let that fool you because there are lots of laugh out loud moments. The whole anime gives you a warm feeling as it's a very intimate view of this restaurant. It's, also, nice because it's a cast of adults with most of them being older and having to deal with more adult problems.

I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking for something a bit different. The slower pace just adds to the warm feeling the anime brings.

I think Texhnolyze in all honesty needs way more love. It's an amazingly atmospheric slow burner show with it's grimy aesthetic and really draws you into to just how primal, brutal and downright depressing it's world is. Honestly, almost no other anime has even come really close to the utter despair I felt from watching it but I just think that made it even better and more memorable time for me. I love Serial Experiments Lain but felt this other work never got enough attention since it's a pretty incredible visceral experience as well.

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I think Texhnolyze in all honesty needs way more love. It's an amazingly atmospheric slow burner show with it's grimy aesthetic and really draws you into to just how primal, brutal and downright depressing it's world is. Honestly, almost no other anime has even come really close to the utter despair I felt from watching it but I just think that made it even better and more memorable time for me. I love Serial Experiments Lain but felt this other work never got enough attention since it's a pretty incredible visceral experience as well.

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I agree with this. Minute long scenes of exasperated grunting have never been this effective.

GenericUser said:

I think Texhnolyze in all honesty needs way more love. It's an amazingly atmospheric slow burner show with it's grimy aesthetic and really draws you into to just how primal, brutal and downright depressing it's world is. Honestly, almost no other anime has even come really close to the utter despair I felt from watching it but I just think that made it even better and more memorable time for me. I love Serial Experiments Lain but felt this other work never got enough attention since it's a pretty incredible visceral experience as well.

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Yup, I totally agree with all of that. It's another great entry into the dystopian sci-fi genre. It's got a fresh take on some very classic themes. I was, also, a pretty big fan of the way it treats the main character. He starts out as almost completely mute, with most of his lines just being the occasional grunt, but as the series goes along he becomes more and more human until he eventually develops into a sympathetic character. I'd, also, agree about the dark and brutal world the show takes place in. The atmosphere of the series is depressing and heavy taking place in an ultra violent dystopia. Yet, the series never goes full on grimdark. There's not a lot of humor to be had because it wouldn't be appropriate for the series, but there are lighter moments that just make the depressing stuff all the more depressing.

Great series. One of my favorite cyber punk series right alongside Lain.

Personally, I think a lot more peeps need to get on Brigadoon. It's a show that probably had a few too many ingredients like some problematic tonal issues and even some creepy loli fanservice occasionally, but it still had a ton of heart and unique storyline to back it. I also dig how the 2 leads ended up working so damn well together, definitely the most charming kid/robot duo I can think of. Anyone here actually see this? It's something I'd totes recommend for a future buddywatch.

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Yet, the series never goes full on grimdark. There's not a lot of humor to be had because it wouldn't be appropriate for the series, but there are lighter moments that just make the depressing stuff all the more depressing.

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Tex is certainly top dog when it comes to subdued presentation of awful things. I wish more shows would let the audience "feel" for themselves like this one does. Even a show as good as Erased has a habit of overdoing it a little.

^I haven't seen that one, but I'd be down for a buddy group after we finish up Ace and Tutu. If you request it I will definitely join in.

gedata said:

Personally, I think a lot more peeps need to get on Brigadoon. It's a show that probably had a few too many ingredients like some problematic tonal issues and even some creepy loli fanservice occasionally, but it still had a ton of heart and unique storyline to back it. I also dig how the 2 leads ended up working so damn well together, definitely the most charming kid/robot duo I can think of. Anyone here actually see this? It's something I'd totes recommend for a future buddywatch.

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It's on my watch list for few years now, maybe one day when I sort my shit out.

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Angel's Egg - Mamoru Oshii anime made when studio DEEN wasn't synonymous with low quality. It's like visual poetry, singing about Gnostic concepts of redemption and punishment, among many others. Visually, one of the most expressive and cryptic anime to date. Quality stuff.

Belladonna of Sadness - while not particularly innovative or rounded up like many of its influences from older age of experimental film (mainly Daren and Warhol), Belladonna remains a blend of bizarre and sadistic, warped into dark erotica fantasy, but to something I did not honestly expect. For lovers of unconventional arthouse.

Daicon III & IV - because old Gainax style love letter to pop culture of that age is still well worth the read.

Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! - grandmother of monogatari series that's a more conscious about its theatrical structure, and what it means for its characters. It's weird story about a family beneath equally engaging story about incest.

Cat Soup - a short, heartfelt story about soulsearching depression

The Midnight Parasites -Yoji Kuri's best - a commentary on today's society through one bizarre world that doesn't really differentiate much from ours when you think about it

I'll post more when I'm less lazy.

Naga said:

It's on my watch list for few years now, maybe one day when I sort my shit out.

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Angel's Egg - Mamoru Oshii anime made when studio DEEN wasn't synonymous with low quality. It's like visual poetry, singing about Gnostic concepts of redemption and punishment, among many others. Visually, one of the most expressive and cryptic anime to date. Quality stuff.

Daicon III & IV - because old Gainax style love letter to pop culture of that age is still well worth the read.

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You know, I've never watched Angel's Egg because I was worried that it'd totally fly over my head and leave me feeling out in the cold. That said, I loved Texhnolyze of all things, a show with barely a word of spoken dialogue in the 1st few episodes and relied mainly on visuals and noises to get it's ideas across so Angel's Egg might be my thing after all.

Those Daicon shorts are pretty fantastic though. Too bad they'll never be on any BluRay extras or anything because of all the copyrighted IPs in it. I'd buy something just to have an HD version of Daicon Girl surfing on swords to Electric Orchestra music.

Angel's Egg is definitely pretty surreal, I can't comment on its similarity to Texhnolyze as I haven't seen it yet, but Angel's Egg is definitely a study in aesthetic rather than story, it's one of the reasons I love it so much.