5 Hidden Gems: Underrated Anime You Missed in 2015
These shows offer appealing experiences that you might have missed, ranging from joyful tales to mentally challenging topics. Prepare to broaden your horizons and explore these overlooked treasures, regardless of your level of experience with anime!
1. Gangsta
Premiered: Summer 2015
Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Rating: MyAnimeList – 7.78
Why you Should Watch ??
Gangsta immerses you in a Neo-Noir universe. This anime features Worick, a tough mercenary with superhuman strength, and Nicholas, a brilliant doctor who cannot feel pain. They work together in the crime-ridden city of Ergastulum, taking on perilous missions. Gangsta. is a dark and nasty novel with a significant emphasis on the characters’ problems. If you appreciate action, memorable characters, and a mature universe, try Gangsta!
2. Overlord
Premiered Season: Summer 2015
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Rating: MyAnimeList – 8.24
Why you Should Watch ??
Dive into a world where a player becomes locked within his online game as the most overpowered villain! Overlord Season 1 is a unique take on the Isekai genre. Expect dark humour, massive battles, and a hint of world-building as the skeletal Overlord, Ainz Ooal Gown, interacts with a new world he may not quite comprehend.
3. Blood Blockade Battlefront
Premiered: Spring 2015
Genres: Action, Comedy, Supernatural
Rating: MyAnimeList – 7.85
Why you Should Watch ??
Prepare for insane action and comedy in Blood Blockade Battlefront. Leonardo Watch, a photographer with a cursed eye, visits Hellsalem’s Lot, a city where humans and supernatural creatures cohabit. He joins Libra, a squad of eccentric heroes fighting monsters that threaten fragile peace. This anime is a wild ride with gorgeous visuals, unique characters, and a lot of humour.
4. Mr. Osomatsu
Premiered: Fall 2015
Genres: Comedy, Parody
Rating: MyAnimeList – 7.34
Why you Should Watch ??
Looking for a laugh? Look no farther than Mr. Osomatsu. This hilarious relaunch follows the Matsuno sextuplets, who are identical but have individual personalities. Each episode sees them getting into amusing situations and mocking traditional anime stereotypes. Be prepared for quick wit, pop cultural references, and plenty of silliness. Mr. Osomatsu is a tribute to vintage anime comedy with a contemporary touch.
5. Tokyo Ghoul √A
Premiered: Winter 2015
Genres: Action, Dark Fantasy, Horror
Rating: MyAnimeList – 6.88
Why you Should Watch ??
Tokyo Ghoul √A presents a unique experience. Although the first season received positive reviews, the sequel departs from the original content. If you’ve already watched Tokyo Ghoul and want to see where the anime leads, Tokyo Ghoul √A continues the tragic story of Kaneki Ken, a half-human, half-Ghoul who strives to find his place in the world. This season is more action-oriented, but be advised that it deviates from the manga’s plot.