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🌌 10 Anime That Nobody Knows About | Hidden Gems You Need to Watch  Think you’ve seen every great anime out there? Think again! In this video, we uncover 10 anime that almost nobody knows about — underrated masterpieces, forgotten series, and hidden gems that deserve way more attention. From breathtaking visuals and emotional storytelling to bold experimental art, these shows prove that some of the best anime aren’t always the most popular.  These are the secret treasures of the anime world, waiting to be discovered by fans who crave originality and depth beyond mainstream hits like Attack on Titan or Demon Slayer.  🔥 In this video you’ll find:   Hidden gem anime you’ve probably never heard of  Underrated masterpieces with stunning animation and storytelling  Forgotten series that deserve a comeback  Unique anime with powerful emotions and creative ideas  The ultimate list for anime fans who love discovering new worlds  💬 Tell us in the comments: Which of these hidden anime gems surprised you the most? Did we miss your favorite?  🎥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more anime discoveries, reviews, and deep dives every week!   10. Silver Spoon  9. Denno Coil  8. Haibane Renmei  7. Princess Jellyfish  6. The Tatami Galaxy  5. Mononoke  4. Now and Then, Here and There  3. Gankutsuo: The Count of Monte Cristo  2. Mawaru Penguindrum  1. Kaiba

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00:00If you thought you'd seen it all, here are 10 hidden gems of anime that are sure to go unnoticed.

00:06These are series with unusual plots or animations, ranging from profound stories to strange concepts,

00:13perfect for otaku audiences looking for something different.

00:16Created by Hiromu Arakawa, the author of Fullmetal Alchemist, this series chronicles the life of

00:22Yugo Hatchkin, a city boy who, after failing the entrance exams for his dream school,

00:27ends up studying at Oizo Agricultural High School in Hokkaido.

00:32There he discovers that rural life is very different from what he imagined.

00:36Milking cows, farming the land, and living with animals present him with unexpected challenges.

00:43Yugo Hatchkin, protagonist, city student, Aki Mikej, optimistic classmate,

00:49Ichiro Hatchkin, strict father, and several friends from the agricultural school.

00:53Why is it little known?

00:54Although it won awards, and was written by a famous author, it is a slice-of-life comedy

01:00about agriculture, an unconventional theme in anime.

01:04Its relaxed and educational style makes it highly recommended.

01:08But as it is not action or fantasy, it did not gain much international popularity.

01:14Even so, it stands out for its gentle humor and realistic portrayal of Japanese rural life.

01:20This madhouse science fiction anime is set in the near future, where children use augmented

01:26reality glasses to interact with an overlaid digital world.

01:31The story follows Yasako Okanaji, nicknamed Yasako, and her new classmates, Fyumi, Daichi,

01:38Kenichi, among others, in the city of Daikoku.

01:42Together, they form a detective team that investigates mysteries related to strange phenomena in

01:48Dino space, the virtual world.

01:50Yasako Okanaji, curious student, Fyumi Hashimoto, team leader, enthusiastic hacker, Daichi Sawaguchi,

01:58mischievous classmate, and Kenichi Hirakawa, shy classmate.

02:02Virtual creatures, or Dino pets, also appear.

02:07Why is it little known?

02:08Despite its innovative plot about augmented reality and urban mysteries, Dino coil went largely

02:14unnoticed outside Japan.

02:16It was originally broadcast on an educational channel, NHK, and did not receive much international

02:23marketing.

02:24However, its ingenious narrative and anticipation of futuristic concepts, children with AR headsets,

02:31make it a hidden gem for those who discover it.

02:34High Bane Renmei is an atmospheric and philosophical anime about the community of the High Bane,

02:40angel-like beings who live behind the walls of the walled city of Glai.

02:45The series follows Raka, a young girl who wakes up inside a cocoon with no memories and

02:50discovers she has small wings and a golden halo.

02:53With the help of other High Bane, such as the caring Reki, a veteran, she learns the customs

02:59of her world and searches for the meaning of her existence.

03:03Raka, the newcomer protagonist.

03:05Reki, the older High Bane who looks after her, Kut, another cheerful companion, and Nemu.

03:11The mysterious Toga also appear, figures who control the portals of entry and exit from

03:17Glai.

03:18Why is it little known?

03:19Although many fans consider it a cult classic, High Bane Renmei was never a commercial hit.

03:25Its slow, poetic tone, and themes of redemption and guilt set it apart.

03:30It is notable for its smooth animation and melancholic atmosphere, but lacking in action or apparent

03:36revelations, it may go unnoticed by those looking for more conventional series.

03:41This romantic comedy, starring female, Otaku, focuses on Tsukimi Kurashida, a lonely young

03:48woman passionate about jellyfish, who lives in the Amamazookan building with other geeky

03:53girls who call their group the Sisterhood.

03:55Tsukimi dreams of becoming an illustrator, but she is very clumsy in social situations.

04:02One day, she meets Kuranasuk Koibuchi, the handsome son of a politician, who cross-dresses

04:09to escape his family obligations.

04:11Kuranasuk, under the alias Kurako, helps rescue Tsukimi's pet jellyfish, and in gratitude,

04:18she begins to befriend them.

04:20Tsukimi hides the fact that he is a man so as not to scare the others, which leads to

04:25some funny misunderstandings.

04:27Tsukimi Krasida, the shy jellyfish otaku, Kuranasuk slash Kurako, the cross-dressing boy,

04:34Shukoi Butchi, the unfriendly half-brother, and the other otaku sisters of Amamazookan,

04:40Kieko, Miyaya, Banba, Gigi.

04:43Why is it not well known?

04:45Princess Jellyfish combines themes of identity and self-esteem with unusual humor.

04:50It features plots involving fashion, cross-dressing, and urban planning laws.

04:55Although it gained some popularity in Japan and was adapted for other media, outside the

05:00country, it is not as famous as other romantic comedies.

05:04It stands out for its positive message about accepting differences and its light-hearted

05:08look, but for many it comes across as just another shoujo, when in fact it offers a very

05:15original cast.

05:17Known by its original title, or in English, as the Tatami Galaxy, this series by Masaaki

05:23Yuasa features surreal black humor.

05:25The protagonist is an unnamed college student who reflects in first person on his years living

05:31in Kyoto.

05:32Each episode restarts the story in a parallel universe.

05:36In one, he joins a literature club.

05:38In another, a softball club.

05:41And so on.

05:41Through these jumps, we explore how small decisions change his life and his relationship with Ozu-Yu,

05:48a manipulative classmate, and Akashi, a girl he is interested in.

05:53The anime plays with alternative lives to show the consequences of his choices.

05:58The narrator, unnamed.

06:00Ozu-Yu, his cool friend who is always getting into trouble.

06:04Akashi, the reserved girl he likes.

06:06As well as other eccentric characters, such as Master Higuchi.

06:09Why is it little known?

06:11Despite winning awards, Japan Arts Festival, Tokyo Anime Award, it was a cult late-night

06:17anime with a very fast pace and an experimental graphic style.

06:21Its kaleidoscopic aesthetics and rapid dialogue make it difficult to digest at first, so it

06:27did not have the same commercial reach as more conventional anime.

06:30Nevertheless, it is highly valued for its originality and humor, making it ideal for those looking

06:36for something out of the ordinary.

06:39Mononoke is a psychological horror series based on traditional Japanese tales.

06:44It recounts the adventures of an enigmatic, nameless medicine seller who travels through Japan during the

06:50transition from the Edo to the Meiji period, exorcising evil spirits, Mononoke.

06:56Each arc is self-contained.

06:59The medicine man arrives in a town where a spirit is tormenting the people, and he must discover

07:04the spirits form, Katachi, Truth, Makoto, and Reason, Kotowari, before he can exorcise it.

07:12These spirits are often linked to negative human emotions.

07:15The medicine seller, mysterious protagonist, and the spirits or people involved in each story,

07:21for example, Shino and the Zashiki Warashi in the first arc.

07:26Why is it little known?

07:27Heir to Ayakashi, tales of horror from Japan, Mononoke stands out for its highly stylized artistic

07:34style, illustrations similar to Kiyo-e, and dense narrative.

07:39The anime aired in Japan with little promotion, and despite being praised by critics, it goes

07:44unnoticed by many Western fans.

07:47It is rare and fascinating.

07:49It combines traditional Japanese horror with almost psychedelic animation, something not

07:55often seen in conventional series.

07:57This dark anime from the late 1990s tells the story of Shu Matsutani, a boy who loves Kendo,

08:04and who, in an attempt to help a girl, the mysterious Lalaru, is transported to a devastated

08:09world ruled by war.

08:11There, water is a scarce resource, and people live in terror of Hamdo, a cruel dictator.

08:17Shu must survive torture, armies of child soldiers, and unspeakable horrors as he tries to protect

08:24Lalaru, who has the power to create water with her pendant.

08:28Throughout its 13 episodes, the series tackles heavy themes such as war, famine, and the loss

08:35of innocence.

08:36Shu, a brave young man from the modern world.

08:39Lalaru, the girl with the gift of water, and Hamdo, the brutal ruler of Hollywood, are the

08:45main characters.

08:47Child soldiers and slaves of the regime also appear.

08:51Why is it little known?

08:52Now and then.

08:53Here and there is disturbingly intense.

08:56Its scenes of violence, death, and child rape make it unsuitable for sensitive audiences.

09:02Although many critics consider it an excellent anime for its emotional impact, it went unnoticed

09:08due to its age and harsh content.

09:10It stands out for its anti-war message, and for showing a realistic post-apocalyptic world,

09:16but only the most veteran fans tend to know about it.

09:20Genkutsuo is a futuristic adaptation of the classic The Count of Monte Cristo.

09:25Set in the year 5053, the series follows Edmund Dantes after he escapes from imprisonment

09:31thanks to a mysterious being called Genkutsu.

09:34Transformed into the Count of Monte Cristo, Dantes returns to take revenge on those who

09:40betrayed him, infiltrating the high society of space-age Paris.

09:45The story is told mainly from the point of view of Albert de Morserf, a young aristocrat

09:50whose family is among the Count's enemies.

09:53Although it retains the essence of revenge from the book, the plot and characters have unique

09:58twists.

09:58Edmund Dante's vengeful protagonist, Albert de Morserf, Viscount narrator, Mercedes, Dante's

10:06former love, now Albert's mother, Fernand Mondego, aristocratic villain, Danglars, treacherous

10:13banker.

10:14Why is it little known?

10:15Beyond its classic plot, Genkutsuo is famous for its unique visual style.

10:21It uses texture patterns on backgrounds and characters, fusing Western Impressionism with

10:26Japanese ukiyo-e art.

10:27Even designer Anna Sway collaborated on the costumes.

10:32This unconventional aesthetic caught the attention of critics, winning awards, but alienated viewers

10:37who expected traditional animation.

10:39It is notable for its experimental animation and soundtrack by Jean-Jacques Bernal, but is

10:44not seen as a typical action anime.

10:47So many fans are unaware of it.

10:49Created by Kunihiko Ikahara, known for revolutionary girl Yutina.

10:54This anime blends magical realism with symbolism.

10:59The story begins when Himari Takakura, a sick teenager, dies and is resurrected by a spirit

11:06inside a penguin hat.

11:08In gratitude, the spirit tasks Himari's brothers, Kamba and Shoma, with finding an enigmatic object

11:14called the Penguin Drum.

11:15To do so, they receive help from three talking penguins and become involved with strange characters.

11:22The shy Ringo, obsessed with her deceased sister and her mysterious links to real terrorism

11:28in the 1990s, the Sarin Gas Incident.

11:31The series is a complex allegory about destiny, family, and traumatic historical events in Japan.

11:37Himari Takakura, the resurrected younger sister, Kamba Takakura, the protective older brother,

11:43Shoma Takakura, the more sensitive middle brother, Ringo Ajanom, a girl obsessed with her sister's

11:50diary, Dr. Sanatoshi, and others.

11:53Why is it little known?

11:54Penguin Drum is as fascinating as it is cryptic.

11:58Its seemingly absurd plot contains social criticism and references to the Tokyo subway bombing, 1995,

12:06making it difficult to understand without in-depth analysis.

12:10Its style is colorful but full of metaphors, and the psychological twists confuse first-time

12:16viewers.

12:17For this reason, many viewers do not retain it after single viewing.

12:21Nevertheless, it is memorable for its visual audacity and its ability to address very dark

12:27themes, such as the consequences of past mistakes beneath a surreal surface.

12:32In first place is Kaiba, a science fiction anime directed by Masaaki Yuasa.

12:39The story takes place in a dystopian world where memories and identities can be stored on chips

12:44and transferred between bodies.

12:47The protagonist is a man with no memory who wakes up with a strange hole in his chest and

12:52embarks on a journey to discover who he really is.

12:56During his adventure, he comes into contact with characters such as Nairo, a woman mysteriously

13:02connected to him, and Kroniko, a young woman whose life is intertwined with his.

13:08The universe of Kaiba mixes floating planets and space trains, showing a society divided between

13:15the rich who can buy bodies and the poor who struggle to survive in the mud beneath the clouds.

13:20Kaiba, slash Warp, the amnesiac protagonist.

13:24Nairo, a woman key to the mystery.

13:27Popo, a friend and guide who explains the world to the protagonist.

13:31Kroniko, a girl's sacrifice for a dark experiment.

13:34And Vanilla, the strict sheriff who pursues them.

13:37Each embodies ideas about love, death, and memory.

13:41Why is it little known?

13:43Kaiba stands out for its highly unconventional animation, with simple characters and hand-drawn

13:48backgrounds, and its profound philosophical reflections.

13:52It won awards, but its psychedelic visual style, and it's broadcast on a subscription channel.

13:59Wow.

13:59Kept it away from the general public.

14:01It may seem strange to many viewers, but it is precisely its originality that makes it

14:07a gem.

14:07It offers a moving story about identity and human connection in a visually unique package.

14:14Do you know of any other hidden gems?

14:15Comment below with your favorite series and recommendations.

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