The 2000s' Most Underrated Anime Taught Me Something I Can't Stop Thinking About Two Decades Later
Hikaru no Gois my favorite anime of all time, and due to its niche appeal, it naturally sits as my top pick for themost underrated anime of the 2000s. The series is a brilliant coming-of-age, which, despite its silly premise of a ghost trapped in a Go board taking on a child as his next host, is immaculately written and a realistic depiction of growing up and embracing one’s passions. However, by the end of theHikaru no Goanime, I found myself wrestling with its painful depictions of loss, loneliness, and despondent depression....