Our weekly finds
Our weekly finds: 5 underrated anime worth your time
These series seem heavily underrated. Each one scores 78 or more on AniList, yet fewer than 40,000 people there have it on their list. No sequels, so you can start any of them today.
Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk
Kamiina Botan, Yoeru Sugata wa Yuri no Hana
A shy university student discovers alcohol and connection through her dormmate, exploring how shared experiences can transform reserved personalities into more open versions of themselves.
- Year
- 2026
- Episodes
- 12
- Studio
- Soigne
- Genres
- Romance, Slice of Life
- Why underrated
- AniList score 82, about 38,080 members, as of Oct 20, 2026
- Listed streams
- Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV, iQ (as listed on AniList; differs by country)
Draw This, Then Die!
Kore Kaite Shine
A manga-loving high school student on a remote island decides to create her own stories, navigating the creative challenges and personal growth that come with pursuing artistic ambitions.
- Year
- 2026
- Episodes
- 12
- Studio
- Shin-Ei Animation
- Genres
- Comedy, Slice of Life
- Why underrated
- AniList score 81, about 13,307 members, as of Oct 20, 2026
- Listed streams
- Crunchyroll, Netflix, YouTube (as listed on AniList; differs by country)
Apocalypse Hotel
In a post-collapse Tokyo, a solitary hotel stands as humanity fades from memory, offering a mysterious tale of survival amid nature reclaiming civilization's remnants.
- Year
- 2025
- Episodes
- 12
- Studio
- CygamesPictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life
- Why underrated
- AniList score 80, about 39,416 members, as of Oct 20, 2026
- Listed streams
- YouTube, Crunchyroll (as listed on AniList; differs by country)
Heartcatch Precure!
A shy middle schooler discovers she's a legendary magical warrior destined to protect people's hearts alongside her energetic new friend against supernatural threats.
- Year
- 2010
- Episodes
- 49
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Genres
- Action, Comedy, Drama
- Why underrated
- AniList score 79, about 14,511 members, as of Oct 20, 2026
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet
Kidou Senshi Gundam: THE ORIGIN - Zenya Akai Suisei
Explore the tragic backstory of an iconic ace pilot and his sister, tracing how their father's death set them on paths that shaped a galactic conflict.
- Year
- 2019
- Episodes
- 13
- Genres
- Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi
- Why underrated
- AniList score 79, about 9,395 members, as of Oct 20, 2026
- Listed streams
- Crunchyroll (as listed on AniList; differs by country)
Scores and member counts come from AniList and change daily. The short reasons to watch are ours, written from each show's own synopsis. Opinions, not rankings.