The Cockpit

These anime all portray historically detailed and accurate tales set during or relating to the Second World War. While some are purely fictional, others are autobiographical in nature. In addition, all of these films give great insight into the Japanese perspective on the war and the bombings which have ever since traumatized the nation.

Titles in which the characters are piloting flying devices (planes, brooms, etc) within the atmosphere. The characters being pilots is relevant to the plot, and during a big part of screen time there is action in the air.

Added one title per franchise.

Shows where there are characters that pilot airplanes, shows that just have some airplanes appear on them don't count.

Anime with terrible to mediocre stories that have noticeably good animation.

The criteria here is simple: Anime released in 2001 or earlier, with under 25,000 MAL Members, and which I've rated a 6 or higher.

A rating of 6 counts for this second Obscurities list given the increased obscurity. A 6 is still an alright score. I've excluded anything that's particularly well-known, like Speed Racer or Voltron, despite both meeting my criteria.

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/9611
Descend: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9816

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

Anime in the "Leijiverse", mostly adapted from Leiji Matsumoto's mangas. Ranked from newest to oldest

All the Leiji Matsumoto's anime released on the french TV (from newest to oldest).

Only movies with above a 7/10 score.

1. Grave of the Fireflies (Studio Ghibli)
2. The Wind Rises (Studio Ghibli)
3. In This Corner of the World (MAPPA)
4. Barefoot Gen (Sequel: Barefoot Gen 2)
5. Giovanni's Island
6. The Cockpit (Animated Short)
7. Barefoot Gen 2
8. Who's Left Behind?

Masterpieces by Madhouse

I am updating these at the beginning of every month.

Yoshiaki Kawajiri is a writer and director of Japanese animation. His most notable works include Wicked City, Ninja Scroll, and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust.

Kawajiri received global recognition as a director with his work in the late '90s and early 00's, and caught attention of The Wachowskis which would later lead him to direct a segment, titled Program, of The Animatrix.

Newly released & mentionable titles aired from 1990 t0 1999. Sequels, spin-offs, OVAs, and related movies are not included.

Leiji Matsumoto was a well-known creator of several anime and manga series.

Matsumoto was famous for his space operas such as Space Battleship Yamato and Galaxy Express 999. His style was characterized by mythological and often tragic storylines with strong moral themes, noble heroes, feminine heroines,and a love of strange worlds and melancholic atmosphere.

Part 1 (Space Battleship Yamato): https://myanimelist.net/stacks/46643

Part 2 (Leijiverse):
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/46645

Shows set in the Shouwa period, 1926-1989.

Anime anthologies may not be as popular as the regular anime films or serialized shows, But they've been in existence for a very long time, Entertaining fans through numerous short stories that feature different characters, Genres and worlds, Often connected by an overarching theme.

Here's a list of what I think every anthology anime worth your time.

Grumpy Jii-san was an anime reviewer and hiking enthusiast. Many of us were fond of him. This is the third part of a list of the anime he reviewed in video order from oldest to newest. They are presented without his score as mild encouragement for you to watch his reviews.

https://www.youtube.com/@GrumpyJiisan