Then there's 'Kino's Journey'. Kino travels from one country to another in a world filled with different cultures and ways of life. Each episode presents a new place with its own rules, problems, and stories. It has a simple premise but a really good story that makes you think about society, human values, and the meaning of life. It's not as popular as it should be.
Another one is 'Kaiba'. It has a very unique art style and an amazing story. The anime is set in a world where memories can be transferred and stored in cards. The main character, Kaiba, has lost his memories and goes on a journey to find out who he really is. It touches on themes like identity, love, and the value of memories in a very thought - provoking way.
An underrated mystery novel is 'In the Woods' by Tana French. It tells a story of a detective investigating a murder that has some connections to his own past. 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt can also be considered a mystery novel in some ways. It's about a group of students and a murder that happens among them. It's not always thought of as a typical mystery but it has that element of mystery and intrigue. And then there's 'The Quincunx' by Charles Palliser, which is a complex and multi - layered mystery set in Victorian England.
One great underrated anime with an epic story is 'Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic'. It has a richly detailed world filled with different kingdoms, magic, and djinn. The story follows Aladdin, a young and powerful magician, as he travels and meets various characters, each with their own motives and backstories. It has elements of adventure, political intrigue, and a lot of character development that make its story truly epic.
The anime 'Shiki' is also underrated when it comes to plot twists. It's set in a small village where people start dying mysteriously. The story unfolds slowly, introducing the characters and their relationships, and then there are some huge revelations that turn the whole story on its head. It's a horror - mystery anime with a great deal of depth in its plot twists.
The game 'Sunless Sea' is also somewhat underrated. It has a very unique take on mystery science - fiction. You sail through a strange underground ocean filled with all sorts of oddities and mysteries. There are different factions, strange creatures, and you have to uncover the secrets of this strange world as you try to keep your ship and crew alive.
Yes, 'Code: Realize - Guardian of Rebirth' is quite underrated. It has a steampunk setting with an interesting cast of characters. The story is engaging, full of mystery and romance, and the art is beautiful.
'Shinsekai Yori' is an underrated gem. The story is set in a post - apocalyptic world where children have psychic powers. It shows a society that is both utopian and dystopian at the same time. The story slowly reveals the dark secrets of this world and how the characters deal with them, which is really fascinating.
'Monster' is an underrated anime with a deep story. It follows Dr. Tenma, a brilliant surgeon who saves a young boy's life, only to discover that he has created a monster. The story is a complex exploration of morality, guilt, and the nature of evil. It's not as well - known as some other anime but is truly a gem.
The 'Maisie Dobbs' series by Jacqueline Winspear is great. Maisie is a detective in post - World War I England. The books are not as well - known as some big - name mystery series but they are full of great period detail, complex characters, and interesting mysteries.