Then there's 'Kino's Journey'. Kino travels from one country to another in a world filled with different cultures and ways of life. Each episode presents a new place with its own rules, problems, and stories. It has a simple premise but a really good story that makes you think about society, human values, and the meaning of life. It's not as popular as it should be.
Another one is 'Kaiba'. It has a very unique art style and an amazing story. The anime is set in a world where memories can be transferred and stored in cards. The main character, Kaiba, has lost his memories and goes on a journey to find out who he really is. It touches on themes like identity, love, and the value of memories in a very thought - provoking way.
One great underrated anime with an epic story is 'Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic'. It has a richly detailed world filled with different kingdoms, magic, and djinn. The story follows Aladdin, a young and powerful magician, as he travels and meets various characters, each with their own motives and backstories. It has elements of adventure, political intrigue, and a lot of character development that make its story truly epic.
Well, 'Kokoro Connect' is an underrated one. It has a bit of action when the characters face some unusual situations. The romance is quite subtle and develops gradually among the group of friends. The fantasy part comes from the strange phenomenon that makes them switch bodies and share emotions. And there are some elements that can be considered science - fiction as it involves some psychological and abnormal physical concepts.
The anime 'Shiki' is also underrated when it comes to plot twists. It's set in a small village where people start dying mysteriously. The story unfolds slowly, introducing the characters and their relationships, and then there are some huge revelations that turn the whole story on its head. It's a horror - mystery anime with a great deal of depth in its plot twists.
Well, 'Ella Minnow Pea' by Mark Dunn has an interesting love story within its unique concept. It's set in a fictional island where letters are banned one by one, and the relationship between the characters develops in this strange setting. 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' is also underrated in the romance genre. It's a story told through letters that reveals a love story among the characters as they share their lives during and after the war. And 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern has a subtle and beautiful romance woven into its magical circus setting.
Yes, 'Code: Realize - Guardian of Rebirth' is quite underrated. It has a steampunk setting with an interesting cast of characters. The story is engaging, full of mystery and romance, and the art is beautiful.
'Shinsekai Yori' is an underrated gem. The story is set in a post - apocalyptic world where children have psychic powers. It shows a society that is both utopian and dystopian at the same time. The story slowly reveals the dark secrets of this world and how the characters deal with them, which is really fascinating.
'Monster' is an underrated anime with a deep story. It follows Dr. Tenma, a brilliant surgeon who saves a young boy's life, only to discover that he has created a monster. The story is a complex exploration of morality, guilt, and the nature of evil. It's not as well - known as some other anime but is truly a gem.