One of the most influential anime films of all time, Mamoru Oshii’s Ghost in the Shell changed not only the look and feel of animated sci-fi but also had an impact on Hollywood most notably in the distinct visual style of the Matrix movies. It also opened the floodgates for anime into the US and Europe, but unfortunately with a lot of what was opportunistically exported (distributors looking for visually similar/violent material instead of quality) simply not being up to the same standard many potential new fans were turned off as quickly as they’d been turned on. Otomo heavily edited and re-wrote his own epic manga about rival motorbike gangs and genetically enhanced children to create this futuristic thriller, and it blew away critics and audiences in the west while breaking box office records back home in Japan. Two hours later I was a complete convert. Up until we first saw Katsuhiro Otomo‘s Akira, our only exposure to Japanese animation had been kiddies’ Saturday morning shows like Speed Racer and Battle of the Planets, but I can still remember vividly sitting in a run-down arthouse cinema at the age of 17 with my jaw resting on the sticky floor as the opening scenes flashed in front of me.
#Top ten anime movies series#
(After you’ve read this, check out my list of ten anime series to see before you die.)įor many of us in the west, this is the one that started it all. If you disagree, see you in the comments section. They are in no particular order, the term ‘mature’ is kind of loose, seeing as at least two are really kids’ films, and this is purely personal opinion. So, as requested, I present my list of 10 ‘mature’ anime films you really should see.
#Top ten anime movies plus#
There’s a lot of shit out there, plus a lot of stuff that isn’t really meant for you…unless you’re a ADHD stricken 12 year old emo-ninja-obsessed boy that refuses to eat anything except Pocky and instant Ramen. The problem is, once you’ve had your first taste, where do you go next? Type ‘anime’ into Google and the results are bewildering, and without a little bit of guidance and a quality filter finding something to watch can be a daunting task. It’s gratifying because its part of the reason I started writing them to try and introduce the medium to people who had never really indulged in it all, at least not past perhaps watching Spirited Away with their kids.
One of the most surprising, and gratifying, things that has happened since I started this site a year or so ago is the positive feedback I’ve had for the anime reviews – especially from people I know are far from being massive fanboys like myself.
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