Are you a fan of Anime? There are lots of anime fans in the world. Some are very obsessed with anime. If I asked you how many anime tv series you have watched in your lifetime what would be your answer? Maybe you have watched all the popular anime tv series. But today I am going to share some of the most underrated anime tv series which are not so popular but they deserved to be watched once.
Here are the 15 most underrated anime series of all time.
1. Tokyo Magnitude 8.0
Have you ever been forced to grow up faster in real life because of childhood traumas why I am saying this because in this anime a small kid was forced to grow up faster because of trauma? This anime is one of the best and very different anime from others.
Characters of Tokyo Magnitude 8.0: Mirai Onozawa, Yuuki Onozawa, Mari Kusakabe, Risa, Shinji, Takashi, Ako, Ayumu, Koizumi, Yuuki’s mother, Yuuki’s father, Haruo Onozawa, Shunsuke Kusakabe, Kenta, Kusakabe’s mother, Kusakabe’s father, Fumihiko, Yasuo, Yuki’s teacher, Yoshida.
- Directed By: Masaki Tachibana
- Released Date: July 9, 2009
- Episodes: 11
- Genre: Disaster
2. Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
This anime is also among the most underrated anime ever. It was first aired in April 2007. It has over 24 episodes. This anime series takes from the Japanese novel ‘Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit’.
- Directed By: Kenji Kamiyama
- Released Date: April 7, 2007
- Episodes: 22
- Genre: Sword and sorcery
Characters Name of Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit: Balsa, Chagum, Tanda, Torogai, Sagum, Shuga, Jin, Mon, Saya, Shihana, Namjil, Seidoshi, Shuga’s Father, Karuna, Rogsam, Kōya, Tōya.
3. Eden of the East
There are many anime whose theme is survival but this anime ‘Eden of the East’ is not just based on a survival theme but also based on a survival game.
- Directed By: Kenji Kamiyama
- Released Date: September 26, 2009
- Episodes: XX
- Genre: Mystery, Political Thriller and Psychological
Characters Name of Eden of the East: Akira Takizawa, Saki Morimi, Juiz, Mr. Outside, Kuroha Diana Shiratori, Kazuomi Hirasawa, Haruo Kasuga, Mikuru “Micchon” Katsuhara, Satoshi Osugi, Yutaka “Panties” Itazu, Daiju Mononobe, Sis, Yuuki Morimi, Akira’s Mother, Akira’s Father
4. Ergo Proxy
It is a Japanese cyberpunk anime tv series that was released in 2006. This series is considered one of the most experimental series because this series dived its viewers into two camps.
- Directed By: Shuko Murase
- Released Date: February 25, 2006
- Episodes: 23
- Genre: Cyberpunk
Characters of Ergo Proxy: Re-L Mayer, Vincent Law, Pino, Raul Creed, Iggy, Proxy One/Monad, Daedalus Yumeno, Hoody, Kazkis Hauer, Kristeva, Donov Mayer, Monad Proxy, Senex Proxy, Ergo Proxy.
5. Kaiba
Kaiba is a type of weird anime series but it has also shown very different worlds, unlike others.
- Directed By: Masaaki Yuasa
- Released Date: April 10, 2008
- Episodes: 12
- Genre: Science Fiction
Characters of Kaiba: Kaiba, Neiro, Popo, Vanilla, Chroniko, Hyohyo, Warp, Moka, Hyo-Hyo, Nia, Fanta, Patch, Hyo-Hyo’s Mother, Captain, Popo’s Father.
6. Samurai Flamenco
This series shows how a young man who has no special abilities but he aims to become a superhero and how becomes a superhero.
- Directed By: Masaki Tachibana
- Released Date: October 10, 2013
- Episodes: 22
- Genre: Disaster
Characters of Samurai Flamenco: Masayoshi Hazama/Samurai Flamenco, Hidenori Goto, Mari Maya/Mariabelle, Mizuki Misawa, Jun Harazuka, Joji Kaname, Sumi Ishihara, Akira Konno, Moe Morita, Haiji, Prime Minister Okuzaki, From Beyond, Flamenco Girls, Flamengers (Red Axe, Blue Rose, Green Guillotine, Yellow Knife, Pink Glove), Alien Flamenco.
7. Death Parade
If I asked you if have you ever seen this series or listened to this series, I’m sure your answer will be no this is because only fewer knowns about this series. the theme of this series is how VR Virtual reality can affect the real world.
- Directed By: Yuzuru Tachikawa
- Released Date: March 9, 2013
- Episodes: 12
- Genre: Psychological thriller
Characters of Death Parade: Decim, Chiyuki, Nona, Oculus, Ginti, Mayu Arita, Clavis, Quin, Harada, Tatsumi, Shimada, Machiko, Takashi, Sachiko, Castra, Kurokami no Onna.
8. Dennou Coil
Japanese series ‘Hell Girl’ also known as Jigoku Shojo was released in 2005. Over time this anime got more popular but there was a time when this anime series was underrated and only a few was known about this.
- Directed By: Mitsuo Iso
- Released Date: May 12, 2007
- Episodes: 26
- Genre: Science Fiction
Characters of Dennou Coil: Yuko “Yasako” Okonogi, Fumie Hashimoto, Haraken, Isako “Densuke” Sasaki, Kyoko “Kyoko-san” Okonogi, Daichi Sawaguchi, Megabaa, Michiko “Mitchy” Hirota, Tamako Nekome, Yoko “Yasako’s Grandmother” Amasawa, Shoko Amasawa, Takeru “Takkun” Amasawa, Nobuhiko “Nekome-san” Amasawa, Yuko “Iko” Amasawa, Yui, Tamako’s Grandfather, Akira “Hackers” Amasawa.
9. Mushishi
This series is based on the exploration and relationship of man with nature. if you have not seen it yet then I must recommend it only must watch this anime.
- Directed By: Hiroshi Nagahama
- Released Date: October 23, 2005
- Episodes: 26
- Genre: Adventures, Supernatural
Characters of Mushishi: Ginko, Adashino, Tanyuu, Nui, Koro, Shinra, Kumado, Suzu, Taku, Sui, Gen, Amane, Nijirou, Nagi, Ginko’s Master, Toki, Ginko’s Mother, Aki, Yoki.
10. Big Windup
Have you ever seen any anime whose theme was to deal with the protagonist if not then this anime is for you. Its main character’s depth is outstanding.
- Directed By: Tsutomu Mizushima
- Released Date: April 12, 2007
- Episodes: 25
- Genre: Sports, Comedy, Drama
Characters of Big Windup: Ren Mihashi, Takaya Abe, Yūichirō Tajima, Kōsuke Izumi, Haruna Motoki, Shintarō Nishihiro, Fumiki Mizutani, Chihiro Shioiri, Tsuyoshi Shiga, Kazutoshi Oki, Hikaru Saitō, Tosei Kadota, Keitaro Mishima, Toshiya Sato, Shōji Suyama, Shinobu Wakana, Junta Takase, Riki Kajiyama, Momoe Maria Oda, Shiga’s Mother, Yūki Tsumura, Kazumi Kawakami.
11. Kids on the Slope
This Japanese series is about an introverted high school student who explored jazz music through his friend.
- Directed By: Shinichirō Watanabe
- Released Date: April 13, 2012
- Episodes: 12
- Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Characters of Kids on the Slope: Kaoru Nishimi, Sentarō Kawabuchi, Ritsuko Mukae, Yurika Fukahori, Junichi Katsuragi, Seiji Matsuoka, Tsutomu Mukae, Mariko Nakamura, Sachiko “Sachi” Kawabuchi, Brother Jun, Maruo, Matsuoka’s Wife.
12. Shounen Maid
Are you searching for an anime that has a full family story then this anime is for you. At the start of this anime, you will find it questionable but later on, you will blow into the story.
- Directed By: Yusuke Yamamoto
- Released Date: April 8, 2016
- Episodes: 12
- Genre: Comedy
Characters of Shounen Maid: Chihiro Komiya, Madoka Takatori, Keiichirou Shinozaki, Miyako Otori, Fumino Serizawa, Matsuoka, Kayo Goutokuji, Youta Shijou, Yumeko Tachibana.
13. Flying Witch
Flying Witch anime is one of the best anime ever made and this is must see anime series. There is no reason not to watch.
- Directed By: Katsushi Sakurabi
- Released Date: April 10, 2016
- Episodes: 12
- Genre: Slice of Life, Supernatural, Comedy
Characters of Flying Witch: Makoto Kowata, Chinatsu Kuramoto, Kei Kuramoto, Akane Kowata, Nao Ishiwatari, Inukai, Anzu Shiina, Kenny, Chito, Miyo Kuramoto, Hiroshi Kuramoto, Ayame Kowata.
14. Mononoke
This anime series is a very epic historical anime series. It was released in 1997.
- Directed By: Kenji Nakamura
- Released Date: July 12, 2007
- Episodes: 12
- Genre: Supernatural, Mystery, Horror
Characters of Mononoke: Kusuriuri, Medicine Seller, Haruka, Ochou, Kayo, Jyurojin, Yazaemon, Okiru, Man in Black, The Cat, The Medicine Seller’s Sword.
15. Hell Girl
Japanese series ‘Hell Girl’ also known as Jigoku Shojo was released in 2005. Over time this anime got more popular but there was a time when this anime series was underrated and only a few was known about this.
- Directed By: Takahiro Ōmori
- Released Date: October 4, 2005
- Episodes: 26
- Genre: Psychological, Horror, Supernatural
Characters of the Hell Girl: Ai Enma, Hajime Shibata, Tsugumi Shibata, Ren Ichimoku, Hone Onna, Wanyuudou, Kikuri, Yamawaro, Michiru, Sentarou, Hotaru Meshiai, Minami Shibuya, Miho Ichikawa.