Anime (hidden gems)
by xxbillgatesxx | created - 19 Aug 2014 | updated - 19 Aug 2014 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. Shigofumi (2008–2023)
TV-14 | Animation, Drama, Fantasy
A mail carrier girl named Fumiko and her talking staff named Kanaka deliver letters of final words from the recently deceased, known as "shigofumi", to the living.
Stars: Kana Ueda, Yuki Matsuoka, Takuma Terashima, Akio Nojima
Votes: 194
2. Porco Rosso (1992)
PG | 94 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In 1930s Italy, a veteran World War I pilot is cursed to look like an anthropomorphic pig.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki | Stars: Shûichirô Moriyama, Tokiko Katô, Bunshi Katsura VI, Tsunehiko Kamijô
Votes: 102,239
"kurenai"
3. Roujin Z (1991)
PG-13 | 80 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
A compassionate young nurse is determined to help an elderly invalid strapped to a revolutionary health care bed but there are unexpected consequences.
Director: Hiroyuki Kitakubo | Stars: Shinji Ogawa, Shinsuke Chikaishi, Chisa Yokoyama, Hikojirô Matsumura
Votes: 3,194
4. Toward the Terra (2007)
TV-PG | Animation, Action, Drama
When 14-year-old Jomy begins to question how society is run, he suddenly becomes a target for both the government and the Mu, an outcast race with extra-sensory abilities who have been fighting against the government for generations.
Stars: Mitsuki Saiga, Takehito Koyasu, Jûrôta Kosugi, Yousuha Akimoto
Votes: 301
5. Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit (2007)
TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Second Empress hires a spear-wielding woman to save her son from the Mikado (emperor) who believes the young prince is possessed by a water demon foretold to bring a terrible drought upon the land should he live.
Stars: Mabuki Andô, Naoto Adachi, Kôji Tsujitani, Hirofumi Nojima
Votes: 2,943
seirei no morbito
6. Ghost Hunt (2006–2007)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Shibuya Psychic Research Center investigates supernatural occurrences all over Japan.
Stars: Cherami Leigh, Travis Willingham, Todd Haberkorn, Colleen Clinkenbeard
Votes: 1,622
7. The Twelve Kingdoms (2002–2003)
Animation, Adventure, Drama
When high school student Youko Nakajima finds out she is the rightful heir of a mysterious kingdom, she sets off on a fantasy voyage of danger and magic.
Stars: Mari Devon, Kate Higgins, Houko Kuwashima, Aya Hisakawa
Votes: 2,202
8. Birdy the Mighty Decode (2008–2009)
TV-14 | Animation, Action, Comedy
Birdy is an undercover, interstellar federation agent charged with capturing the most dangerous criminals in the galaxy.
Stars: Luci Christian, Micah Solusod, Cynthia Cranz, Cherami Leigh
Votes: 374
9. Fantastic Children (2004–2005)
24 min | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
A girl named Helga is an orphan with her only friend Cheeto by her side. She has this place in her head that she continues to draw dreaming she will get there someday. Meanwhile the children of befort are looking for her.
Stars: Sarah Hauser, Hirofumi Nojima, Hitoshi Bifu, Junko Minagawa
Votes: 246
10. Big Windup! (2007–2010)
TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Follows Ren Mihashi, who had previously excelled as his middle school baseball team's ace pitcher, due to his grandfather's connections as its manager. As he graduates to high school, whose... See full summary »
Stars: Cherami Leigh, Todd Haberkorn, Aaron Dismuke, Greg Ayres
Votes: 303
11. Hyakko (2008)
24 min | Animation, Comedy
While attending an elite private high school, Torako, Ayumi, Tatsuki, and Suzume overcome their diverse backgrounds and develop an everlasting friendship. Despite their differences, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Fumiko Orikasa, Michiko Neya, Yurika Ochiai, Aya Hirano
Votes: 73
12. Moyashimon (2007– )
24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Follow the life of Tadayasu Sawaki as he enrolls in an Agricultural University and learn about bacteria and viruses that he alone can see with the naked eye.
Stars: Sayaka Ôhara, Mamiko Noto, Daisuke Sakaguchi, Azusa Okamoto
Votes: 209
13. Zegapain (2006)
Not Rated | Animation, Action, Romance
Sogoru Kyo is a normal high school student with great passion for the things he holds dear. In fact, his love for swimming is so great he is attempting to single-handedly keep the team ... See full summary »
Stars: Shintarô Asanuma, Kana Hanazawa, Ayako Kawasumi, Romi Park
Votes: 136
14. Library Wars (2013)
128 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Set in the year 2019 in Japan. In order to crack down on free expression, a new law is passed, which allows for the government to create an armed force to find and destroy objectionable ... See full summary »
Director: Shinsuke Sato | Stars: Chiaki Kuriyama, Jun'ichi Okada, Kazuma Suzuki, Sôta Fukushi
Votes: 1,017
15. The Story of Saiunkoku (2006–2008)
TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A girl called Sho Ruurei is offered 500 gold coins to become the King's consort. She carelessly accepts the offer and has to tutor the King. The King falls in love with her however his brother is in love with her too.
Stars: Matthew Leonhart, Michael Kopsa, Michael Adamthwaite, Andrew Francis
Votes: 267
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