Cleopatra

Visual presentation and exploration of romance or relationships.

Featuring little to no dialogue and/or characters and the experience is carried by the music and/or visual atmosphere.

Part 01 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/311
Part 02 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/5128
Part 03 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/8036
Part 04 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/8173
Part 05 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9135
Part 06 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9240
Part 07 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9448
Part 08 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9461
Part 09 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/20874
Part 10 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/60874
Part 11 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/75990
Part 12 - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/80860

Welcome to my Obscurity series, which I hope will help you delve deeper into the depths of anime, particularly the classics.

The criteria here is simple: Anime released in 2001 or earlier, with under 35,000 MAL Members, and which I've rated a 7 or higher.

I'm also not including anything that I've already included on my Good Stuff list: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9517

It is perhaps worth noting that I rate things entirely on gut feeling. It's just, "I like that, that was good, it gets a 7.", that's the whole process. I can also find enjoyment in just about anything and there's very little that bothers me.

Ascend: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9834
Descend: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9615

Tags: Old, Obscure, Oldtaku, Retro, Underrated, Hidden Gems

Series and films that feature live action aspects or footage to enhance the animated experience.

Well, how should I explain this? All the weirdest things in the weirdest box, what do you expect lol
Whether things are weird or not depends on each person's point of view, when you see too many weird things, your mind will consider those things as normal and not as weird as the first time...

This series are pieces in the history of the medium, inovating or creating something new in the medium.

Descriptions in progress.

Every cinema or direct to video anime film that came out between 1970 and 1979.

1960s: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/34959
1980: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/34002

Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/35092

Missing on MyAnimeList:
- Yongyusu 용유수, "Do-ra-on beon-gae-a-tom" 돌아온 번개아톰 (The Return of Lightning Atom), South Korea, 1971.
- Yongyusu 용유수, "Wangjahodonggwa Nangnanggongju" 왕자호동과 낙랑공주 (Prince Ho-Dong and Princess Nak-Rang), South Korea, 1971.
- "Shin Kyojin no Hoshi" 新巨人の星 (New Star of Giants: The Movie), Japan, 1977.
- Ichikawa Kon 市川崑 (1915-2008), "Hi no Tori" 火の鳥 (The Phoenix), Japan, 1978 (live action mixed with animation).
- Song Jeong-hun 송정훈, "Dongmul Bomulseom" 보물섬 (Animal Treasure Island), South Korea, 1979.

Disclaimer: There are a few hentai movies, that could be counted as well:
- Miwa Takateru 三輪孝輝 & Takakuwa Shin'ichirō 高桑慎一郎, "Yasuji no Pornorama: Yacchimae!!" ヤスジのポルノラマ やっちまえ！！ (Do It! Yasuji's Pornorama), Japan, 1971.

Co-Produced Western films by Japanese animation studios:
- Arthur Rankin Jr. (1924-2014) & Jules Brass (1935-2022), "The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians", Japan, USA, 1970.
- Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Brass, "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town", Japan, USA, 1970.
- Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Brass, "Here Comes Peter Cottontail", Japan, USA, 1971.
- Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Brass, "The Enchanted World of Danny Kaye: The Emperor's New Clothes", Denmark, Japan, USA, 1972.
- Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Brass, "Mad Mad Mad Monsters", Japan, USA, 1972.
- Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Brass, "Marco", Japan, USA, 1973.
- Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Brass, "The Year Without a Santa Claus", Japan, USA, 1974.
- Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Brass, "Rudolph's Shiny New Year", Japan, USA, 1976.
- Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Brass, "The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town", Japan, USA, 1977.
- Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Brass, "The Hobbit", Japan, USA, 1977.
- Charles Swenson & Fred Wolf, "The Mouse and His Child", Japan, USA, 1977.
- Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Brass, "Jack Frost", Japan, USA, 1979.
- Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Brass, "Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July", Japan, USA, 1979.

Mentionable East Asian anime movies:
- Payut Ngaokrachang ปยุต เงากระจ่าง (1929-2010), "Sutsakhon" สุดสาคร (The Adventure of Sudsakorn), Thailand, 1979.

part 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/37073
part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/37074
part 3: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/37102

Mostly includes OVAs and Movies.

Part 1 here : https://myanimelist.net/stacks/37307

The 100 Best Anime Movies is a book created by Álvaro López Martín and David Heredia Pitarch, which seeks to review those films in the history of anime that they consider the best, thus generating a complete guide to those works that are a must-see for those who are starting in the world of anime cinema as well as those who were already there.

Personally, although I would add some and remove others, I can certainly say that it is a fairly complete list and that it could be useful for someone who is interested in entering this fascinating world.

Part 01:https://myanimelist.net/stacks/52513

Movies with Openings for AMQ, Famous or Not!

Sorted by most to least members, this list includes the obscure as well as anime I feel have unjustly been forgotten with time, or deserve much more popularity. If you've seen all of these, send me a friend request!!!

Anime featured as quests in the Quest for the Best anime podcast.

Podcast: https://youtube.com/@questforthebestpod?si=6e3yccXDWpXi6enQ
Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/81450

Anime relating to Ancient Egypt or Egyptian culture.

Anime that begins with the letter C.

Historical Theme Means:

Set in a specific past time period, utilizing that era's, cultural atmosphere, clothing, or events to shape the narrative, setting, and character development. It does not have to be strictly accurate.