Underrated Anime from the 2010-2021 period

 

1. "Ao Haru Ride" (2014) - A coming-of-age story about a high school girl named Futaba who falls in love with a boy named Kou. However, their relationship takes a complicated turn and she must navigate her feelings for him, as well as her own insecurities and personal growth.
   
   
   
2. "Barakamon" (2014) - A comedy-drama about a young calligrapher named Seishuu who is sent to the countryside after he punches a critic who insults his work. In this new environment, Seishuu learns about himself, forms new relationships, and grows as an artist.
   
   
   
3. "The Eccentric Family" (2013) - A surreal comedy-drama about a family of tanukis (raccoon dogs) who can transform into humans. The show explores themes of family, tradition, and identity as the family members deal with their own personal issues and the eccentricities of their community.
   
   
   
4. "Kokoro Connect" (2012) - A psychological drama about five high school students who are part of a cultural club. After strange events occur, the students find that they can swap bodies with each other, and must confront their own innermost thoughts and feelings, as well as their relationships with each other.
   
   
   
5. "K-On!" (2009-2010) - A slice-of-life comedy about a group of high school girls who join the light music club to save it from being disbanded. The show follows their daily lives as they form bonds, practice music, and have fun together.
   
   
   
6. "March Comes in like a Lion" (2016-2017) - A coming-of-age drama about a shogi (Japanese chess) player named Rei who must come to terms with his traumatic past and challenging present. The show explores themes of family, belonging, and self-discovery as Rei grows as a person and as a shogi player.
   
   
   
7. "Natsume's Book of Friends" (2008-2017) - A supernatural drama about a young boy named Natsume who can see spirits and has the ability to return their names to them, which they have forgotten. The show follows Natsume as he grows to understand the spirits and helps them, while also navigating his own relationships with other humans and spirits.
   
   
   
8. "Your Lie in April" (2014) - A romantic drama about a talented but emotionally closed-off pianist named Kosei who meets a free-spirited violinist named Kaori. As they perform music together, Kosei begins to open up emotionally and learns about love, loss, and what it means to be alive.
   
   
   
9. "Toradora!" (2008) - A romantic comedy about two unlikely friends, the aggressive Ryuji and the diminutive Taiga, who team up to help each other win the hearts of their respective crushes. The show explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery as the two main characters grow and change.
   
   
   
10. "Genshiken" (2004-2013) - A comedy about a group of college students who are fans of anime and manga. The show provides a humorous look at otaku culture and fandom, while also exploring deeper themes of identity, relationships, and self-discovery.