Recently re-watched a few shows and movies I love, but no one ever talks about. So I decided to make a list of, in my opinion, hidden gems. Giving a short summary of the premise. Enjoy :)
Undone: Rotoscope animated show about generational trauma, mental health, stigmatization and a supernatural element to tie it all together thrown into the mix. Highly diverse characters which genuinely play a big part in shaping the story and heavy plot beats that are, in my opinion, handled extremely well and seriously.
Pantheon: 2D animated show in a similar style to Invincible. Very interesting take on modern technology and raises a ton of philosophical questions such as: What makes us human? What is consciousness? What is reality? Not to mention all of the ethical dilemmas this show introduces and covers.
My Daemon: Similar animation style to The Dragon Prince and set in a post apocalyptic world, this story is less focused on heavy themes but covers many nonetheless. Imagine Pokémon, but instead of Pikachu you have Anna, a companion with the ability to singlehandedly end the world and instead of Ash you have Kento, a kind hearted soul who is doomed to die.
Treasure Planet: Gorgeous animation style which blends 2D animation with 3D animation methods. The story is simple - a treasure hunt - but it is more about the journey than the destination. Get ready for heartwarming character interactions and a nice redemption story.
Atlantis: Very stylized 2D animation style, epic story and a really fun and diverse cast of characters - what else could you ask for? The story has a very interesting take on the lost city of Atlantis and the end might have been one of the best plot twists I've seen.
Anastasia: Feels like a classic, animated Disney movie, but it isn't. Inspired by the real life story of the Romanov family and all the rumors surrounding it, this story is all about self discovery. It also has the only villain I was genuinely creeped out about as a child. And that must be saying something, cause I watched a shit ton of shows and movies which were meant for an older audience as a kid.
The Last Unicorn: Criminally underrated. A classic that no one ever even heard about. Gorgeous animation, truly moving music and ma man, the story is an emotional rollercoaster all about finding others like you; a place you belong to. I don't remember much about the ending, but I do know it was very sad. Not sure if in a good or bad way.
Feel free to add some hidden gems of your own. I know I'll surely expand the list over time.