Sight & Sound: Anime 50 Essential Films

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From the breakthrough of Akira in 1988, through the exquisite films of Miyazaki Hayao and others, Japanese animation has captivated audiences around the world. But anime’s history runs deeper still. Here we select 50 titles that celebrate its full, fascinating riches.

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  1. 12 new

    Waga seishun no Arcadia

    1982 — a.k.a. Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth, in 0 top lists Check
  2. 16 new

    Arion

    1986, in 0 top lists Check
  3. 21 new

    Akira

    1988, in 22 top lists Check
  4. 25 new

    Jûbê ninpûchô

    1993 — a.k.a. Ninja Scroll, in 2 top lists Check
  5. 28 new

    Kôkaku Kidôtai

    1995 — a.k.a. Ghost in the Shell, in 12 top lists Check
  6. 31 new

    Shin seiki Evangelion Gekijô-ban: Air/Magokoro...

    1997 — a.k.a. Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion, in 8 top lists Check
  7. 33 new

    Shôjo kakumei Utena: Adolescence mokushiroku

    1999 — a.k.a. Revolutionary Girl Utena, in 0 top lists Check
  8. 39 new

    Tekkon kinkurîto

    2006 — a.k.a. Tekkonkinkreet, in 4 top lists Check
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Last updated on Jun 5, 2020 by Chilton; source