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Hey guys, it's Towers-of-Obscure here, back again with another showcase of reviews!

#6 - Prisoner Zero - The first two shows in this case are considered intentional underrated gems by my friend, RazorRex . For these two, they share something in common. These shows prove that you don't necessarily need to be well animated to be a good cartoon. The first of which is a 2016 science fiction saga revolving around two teenagers, Tag and Gem. Together they travel through space searching for their parents whilst figuring out their identities. They are befriended by Zero who takes them under his wing, protecting them from aliens, robots and the evil Imperium. So what applies the main quality of "not necessarily animated"? You know how in Grand Theft Auto V that there are some cartoons that play if you have a TV? Well... think that. Still, it pulled out the regulation 26 episodes before riding off in the stardust.

#5 - Delilah and Julius - Now for the second part of Rex's suggestions, coming from about one decade before Prisoner Zero was released. And again, it proves how you don't need to be well animated to be a cartoon! Unless of course, you are rather not liked by the majority... but anyway. For this cartoon recipe, take one part James Bond saga, a dash of Captain Planet, several elements of Kim Possible, and just for fun, add a few drops 6Teen. All handcrafted by Lienne Sawatsky and Dan Williams, who would later go on to create Wishfart. That's what Delilah and Julius is! Think I was too vague? Here's a better explanation: It's all about the adventures of two stylish, teen super spies (who were also orphans) as they travel the globe stopping covert plots for world domination. They take down sinister villains using their wits and skills, supported by an assortment of super cool gadgets, martial arts training and impeccable killer instincts. For them, it's live free or die spying. Also, a contrast between this and Prisoner Zero is that it had a second season. That, and this was made in Canada, whereas Prisoner Zero was made in Australia. More interestingly, features the voices of the titular character from Pearlie and Camilio from Detentionaire. [If in order of voice acting, Marieve Herington and Fabrizio Filippo.] So yeah, you know it's got Toronto VAs. Feel free to check it out, and you might be surprised how much savvy impression it brings!

#4- Highlander: the Animated Series - Ah, the 90s. Remember when Highlander was a thing? You know, that movie TV saga with the immortals that can only be killed when they literally "lose their heads"! So, It's been incarnated as a movie and a TV series, so what follows next? A kids cartoon? Only in the 90s. But don't worry, it didn't get dumbed down THAT way, but it had to dumb down another way for the battles. But other than that, that idea was well done courtesy of Gaumont's Marc Du Pontavice (two years before he made Sky Dancers) and BKN's Allen Bohbot (possibly a few months before Street Sharks was made). And oh boy, this synopsis is a long one: The story unfolds on post-apocalyptic Earth, after a meteorite collision nearly wipes out all human civilization after setting off nuclear weapons. Following this catastrophe, Connor MacLeod (the protagonist of the original film) and the other Immortals forswear the Game of fighting each other until only one Immortal remains to win the Prize. Instead, the Immortals swear to preserve human knowledge and help humanity. They cast away their swords and call themselves Jettators (from the French jette, “thrown away”.)
But one Immortal, Kortan (Lawrence Bayne), refuses to swear the oath, he still seeks the Prize and now wishes to dominate the world. Connor challenges Kortan to a duel and is defeated and killed, as any Immortal who breaks the oath is destined to die. However, with Connor’s death comes the prophecy of the rise of a new Immortal, unbound by the oath, who will defeat Kortan. Uncontested by the Jettators and nigh-unkillable by mortals, Kortan establishes an empire controlling most of the planet, which he rules from his fortress Mogonda.
700 years later, a Highland youth named Quentin (Miklos Perlus) is killed trying to defend his clan, the Dundee, from Kortan’s slavers. He is the prophesied Immortal and returns to life. His dying mother reveals his true identity to be Quentin MacLeod from clan MacLeod, “The Last of the MacLeods”. Quentin meets the Jetattor Don Vincente Marino Ramirez (Ben Campbell), who becomes his mentor. Ramirez teaches Quentin about Immortals and his mission to confront Kortan, and trains him in combat. And, as you would expect, this has Toronto VAs! Overall, it did quite a good job on a cartoon based off of a concept that would probably have been one of the least likely ideas for a cartoon today. Thank the Immortals this was made in the 90s, am I right? Because when it comes to decades that bring us underrated cartoons with that retro vintage look... there can be only one.

#3 - CJ the DJ - Now here we have a kids sitcom straight from the land down under, and is also one of the shows mentioned in Silent-Sid 's "Rare, Obscure, Old, Unknown" list. Let's get in the mix on this synopsis: Catherine is a high schooler who seems to be more dysfunctional than her family, given her problems outside of it. Her mom is typically responsible, her dad's an old rock and roller, and her little sister is a spoiled "little miss I want". As for Catherine, or what most people call her as CJ... she has a habit most girls wouldn't expect to be interested in - recording mixes with two turntables and a microphone! As the title implies, and often at times CJ relies on her friends Si and Lesley to help out with her "sour notes" in life. This show in my opinion... is what everything Grojband COUDL'VE been. For one, it's a music-based kids sitcom. Unlike Grojband, it doesn't have that "recurring annoying key plotline that happens every episode", giving the sitcom more variety. (Which, in my opinion, makes this series far more likable! But feel free to disagree.) Sure, it may not have virtuoso-quality animation, but all in all, this is a pretty good mix of a show once you get the rhythm of it. Am I done with these music puns yet?

#2 - Zettai Karen Children - Speaking of predecessors with similar qualities to other shows I hate, here's one that's supposedly heavily inspired the A Certain Magical Index/Scientific Railgun saga. Why? Two words: Psychic. Youths. And by predecessor, this was released in 2008 whereas A Certain Magical Index got its start in 2010. Now it's time to examine this underrated anime: They’re cute, adorable and three of the most powerful Espers the world has ever seen: Kaoru, the brash psychokinetic who can move objects with her mind; Shiho, the sarcastic and dark natured psychometric able to pick thoughts from people’s minds and read the pasts of inanimate objects like a book; and Aoi, the most collected and rational of the three, who has the ability to teleport herself and the others at will. So what to do with these potential psychic monsters in the making? Enter B.A.B.E.L., the Base of Backing ESP Laboratory, where hopefully “The Children” and others like them can become part of the answer to an increasing wave of psychic evolution. It’s a win-win solution… Unless you’re Koichi Minamoto, the overworked young man stuck with the unenviable task of field commanding a team of three pre-teen girls! The closest thing I can say about this is Powerpuff Girls Z, just slightly less crazy, but more worthwile. It doesn't have a dub, but still... (I've fancasted Stephanie Mills, Sarah Gadon, and Tajja Isen as the main characters. For those who ACTUALLY look at my fandubs.) Either way, it's very funny, has some obscure humor, and also a more serious sequel/spinoff called Zettai Karen Children: The Unlimited. And to boot, check out this cool intro theme: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGVMIp…

#1 - Luna Petunia - Last up in this case is another requested show by another friend of mine, NerdyLuminaryDrop . Now, first things first, do you remember when Saban was around? AND did more series besides Power Rangers? Prepare to be enlightened. Back in 2016, Saban worked on this series with oddly enough, Cirque du Soleil (yes, that Cirque du Soleil), and distribute it straight to Netflix. It has some live action segments, but is primarily animated in CGI, just like Mia & Me. And also another thing like Mia & Me, Toronto voice actors! But let's focus on the plot first. As you expect, this is about the titular character (Ciara Alexys), who is a very imaginative girl who one day, emerges in the world of Amazia. There, magic is overflowing with even the most bizarrely-looking characters! That includes Luna's friends, which are Sammie (Cory Doran), a robot with extendable limbs, Bibi (Katie Griffin), a blue humanoid who generates bubbles from her ears, and Karoo (Jonah Wineberg), who looks to be like a brown koala. And in Amazia, as you would expect, every day is bound to be amazing! [I mean, its fifth and final season before Saban dissipated was called Luna Petunia: Return to Amazia.] Also, a little fun fact: Joanne Boreham, voice director for Delilah and Julius which I previously reviewed for this case, is also the voice director for this series! Bet ya didn't know that, huh? Anyway, despite being a preschool show, there's always the factor that all preschool shows have - being insanely creative and at times more well-written than most older age TVY7 cartoons. And if you're into those things but think Nick Jr. is too mainstream, perhaps Luna Petunia might soothe that viewing thirst!

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Template by KingZanderSanchez-i

Hey guys, it's Towers-of-Obscure here, back again with another showcase of reviews!

#6 - Prisoner Zero - The first two shows in this case are considered intentional underrated gems by my friend, RazorRex . For these two, they share something in common. These shows prove that you don't necessarily need to be well animated to be a good cartoon. The first of which is a 2016 science fiction saga revolving around two teenagers, Tag and Gem. Together they travel through space searching for their parents whilst figuring out their identities. They are befriended by Zero who takes them under his wing, protecting them from aliens, robots and the evil Imperium. So what applies the main quality of "not necessarily animated"? You know how in Grand Theft Auto V that there are some cartoons that play if you have a TV? Well... think that. Still, it pulled out the regulation 26 episodes before riding off in the stardust.

#5 - Delilah and Julius - Now for the second part of Rex's suggestions, coming from about one decade before Prisoner Zero was released. And again, it proves how you don't need to be well animated to be a cartoon! Unless of course, you are rather not liked by the majority... but anyway. For this cartoon recipe, take one part James Bond saga, a dash of Captain Planet, several elements of Kim Possible, and just for fun, add a few drops 6Teen. All handcrafted by Lienne Sawatsky and Dan Williams, who would later go on to create Wishfart. That's what Delilah and Julius is! Think I was too vague? Here's a better explanation: It's all about the adventures of two stylish, teen super spies (who were also orphans) as they travel the globe stopping covert plots for world domination. They take down sinister villains using their wits and skills, supported by an assortment of super cool gadgets, martial arts training and impeccable killer instincts. For them, it's live free or die spying. Also, a contrast between this and Prisoner Zero is that it had a second season. That, and this was made in Canada, whereas Prisoner Zero was made in Australia. More interestingly, features the voices of the titular character from Pearlie and Camilio from Detentionaire. [If in order of voice acting, Marieve Herington and Fabrizio Filippo.] So yeah, you know it's got Toronto VAs. Feel free to check it out, and you might be surprised how much savvy impression it brings!

#4- Highlander: the Animated Series - Ah, the 90s. Remember when Highlander was a thing? You know, that movie TV saga with the immortals that can only be killed when they literally "lose their heads"! So, It's been incarnated as a movie and a TV series, so what follows next? A kids cartoon? Only in the 90s. But don't worry, it didn't get dumbed down THAT way, but it had to dumb down another way for the battles. But other than that, that idea was well done courtesy of Gaumont's Marc Du Pontavice (two years before he made Sky Dancers) and BKN's Allen Bohbot (possibly a few months before Street Sharks was made). And oh boy, this synopsis is a long one: The story unfolds on post-apocalyptic Earth, after a meteorite collision nearly wipes out all human civilization after setting off nuclear weapons. Following this catastrophe, Connor MacLeod (the protagonist of the original film) and the other Immortals forswear the Game of fighting each other until only one Immortal remains to win the Prize. Instead, the Immortals swear to preserve human knowledge and help humanity. They cast away their swords and call themselves Jettators (from the French jette, “thrown away”.)
But one Immortal, Kortan (Lawrence Bayne), refuses to swear the oath, he still seeks the Prize and now wishes to dominate the world. Connor challenges Kortan to a duel and is defeated and killed, as any Immortal who breaks the oath is destined to die. However, with Connor’s death comes the prophecy of the rise of a new Immortal, unbound by the oath, who will defeat Kortan. Uncontested by the Jettators and nigh-unkillable by mortals, Kortan establishes an empire controlling most of the planet, which he rules from his fortress Mogonda.
700 years later, a Highland youth named Quentin (Miklos Perlus) is killed trying to defend his clan, the Dundee, from Kortan’s slavers. He is the prophesied Immortal and returns to life. His dying mother reveals his true identity to be Quentin MacLeod from clan MacLeod, “The Last of the MacLeods”. Quentin meets the Jetattor Don Vincente Marino Ramirez (Ben Campbell), who becomes his mentor. Ramirez teaches Quentin about Immortals and his mission to confront Kortan, and trains him in combat. And, as you would expect, this has Toronto VAs! Overall, it did quite a good job on a cartoon based off of a concept that would probably have been one of the least likely ideas for a cartoon today. Thank the Immortals this was made in the 90s, am I right? Because when it comes to decades that bring us underrated cartoons with that retro vintage look... there can be only one.

#3 - CJ the DJ - Now here we have a kids sitcom straight from the land down under, and is also one of the shows mentioned in Silent-Sid 's "Rare, Obscure, Old, Unknown" list. Let's get in the mix on this synopsis: Catherine is a high schooler who seems to be more dysfunctional than her family, given her problems outside of it. Her mom is typically responsible, her dad's an old rock and roller, and her little sister is a spoiled "little miss I want". As for Catherine, or what most people call her as CJ... she has a habit most girls wouldn't expect to be interested in - recording mixes with two turntables and a microphone! As the title implies, and often at times CJ relies on her friends Si and Lesley to help out with her "sour notes" in life. This show in my opinion... is what everything Grojband COUDL'VE been. For one, it's a music-based kids sitcom. Unlike Grojband, it doesn't have that "recurring annoying key plotline that happens every episode", giving the sitcom more variety. (Which, in my opinion, makes this series far more likable! But feel free to disagree.) Sure, it may not have virtuoso-quality animation, but all in all, this is a pretty good mix of a show once you get the rhythm of it. Am I done with these music puns yet?

#2 - Zettai Karen Children - Speaking of predecessors with similar qualities to other shows I hate, here's one that's supposedly heavily inspired the A Certain Magical Index/Scientific Railgun saga. Why? Two words: Psychic. Youths. And by predecessor, this was released in 2008 whereas A Certain Magical Index got its start in 2010. Now it's time to examine this underrated anime: They’re cute, adorable and three of the most powerful Espers the world has ever seen: Kaoru, the brash psychokinetic who can move objects with her mind; Shiho, the sarcastic and dark natured psychometric able to pick thoughts from people’s minds and read the pasts of inanimate objects like a book; and Aoi, the most collected and rational of the three, who has the ability to teleport herself and the others at will. So what to do with these potential psychic monsters in the making? Enter B.A.B.E.L., the Base of Backing ESP Laboratory, where hopefully “The Children” and others like them can become part of the answer to an increasing wave of psychic evolution. It’s a win-win solution… Unless you’re Koichi Minamoto, the overworked young man stuck with the unenviable task of field commanding a team of three pre-teen girls! The closest thing I can say about this is Powerpuff Girls Z, just slightly less crazy, but more worthwile. It doesn't have a dub, but still... (I've fancasted Stephanie Mills, Sarah Gadon, and Tajja Isen as the main characters. For those who ACTUALLY look at my fandubs.) Either way, it's very funny, has some obscure humor, and also a more serious sequel/spinoff called Zettai Karen Children: The Unlimited. And to boot, check out this cool intro theme: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGVMIp…

#1 - Luna Petunia - Last up in this case is another requested show by another friend of mine, NerdyLuminaryDrop . Now, first things first, do you remember when Saban was around? AND did more series besides Power Rangers? Prepare to be enlightened. Back in 2016, Saban worked on this series with oddly enough, Cirque du Soleil (yes, that Cirque du Soleil), and distribute it straight to Netflix. It has some live action segments, but is primarily animated in CGI, just like Mia & Me. And also another thing like Mia & Me, Toronto voice actors! But let's focus on the plot first. As you expect, this is about the titular character (Ciara Alexys), who is a very imaginative girl who one day, emerges in the world of Amazia. There, magic is overflowing with even the most bizarrely-looking characters! That includes Luna's friends, which are Sammie (Cory Doran), a robot with extendable limbs, Bibi (Katie Griffin), a blue humanoid who generates bubbles from her ears, and Karoo (Jonah Wineberg), who looks to be like a brown koala. And in Amazia, as you would expect, every day is bound to be amazing! [I mean, its fifth and final season before Saban dissipated was called Luna Petunia: Return to Amazia.] Also, a little fun fact: Joanne Boreham, voice director for Delilah and Julius which I previously reviewed for this case, is also the voice director for this series! Bet ya didn't know that, huh? Anyway, despite being a preschool show, there's always the factor that all preschool shows have - being insanely creative and at times more well-written than most older age TVY7 cartoons. And if you're into those things but think Nick Jr. is too mainstream, perhaps Luna Petunia might soothe that viewing thirst!