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. 9 new

    Kanashimi no Beradonna

    1973 — a.k.a. Belladonna of Sadness, in 3 top lists Check
  2. 10 new

    Chirin no suzu

    1978 — a.k.a. Ringing Bell, in 0 top lists Check
  3. 13 new

    Hadashi no Gen

    1983 — a.k.a. Barefoot Gen, in 2 top lists Check
  4. 14 new

    Ginga-tetsudô no yoru

    1985 — a.k.a. Kenji Miyazawa's Night on the Galactic Railroad, in 2 top lists Check
  5. 15 new

    Tenshi no tamago

    1985 — a.k.a. Angel's Egg, in 4 top lists Check
  6. 17 new

    Ôritsu uchûgun Oneamisu no tsubasa

    1987 — a.k.a. Wings of Honneamise, in 1 top list Check
  7. 18 new

    Robotto kânibaru

    1987 — a.k.a. Robot Carnival, in 1 top list Check
  8. 20 new

    Hotaru no haka

    1988 — a.k.a. Grave of the Fireflies, in 21 top lists Check
  9. 24 new

    Shôjo tsubaki: Chika gentô gekiga

    1992 — a.k.a. Midori, in 0 top lists Check
  10. 26 new

    Mimi wo sumaseba

    1995 — a.k.a. Whisper of the Heart, in 4 top lists Check
  11. 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
  12. 32 new

    Jin-Rô

    1999 — a.k.a. Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, in 1 top list Check
  13. 34 new

    Metoroporisu

    2001 — a.k.a. Metropolis, in 2 top lists Check
  14. 35 new

    Hoshi no koe

    2002 — a.k.a. Voices of a Distant Star, in 1 top list Check
  15. 36 new

    Tôkyô goddofâzâzu

    2003 — a.k.a. Tokyo Godfathers, in 5 top lists Check
  16. 37 new

    Innocence

    2004 — a.k.a. Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, in 3 top lists Check
  17. 41 new

    Maimai Shinko to sennen no mahô

    2009 — a.k.a. Mai Mai Miracle, in 0 top lists Check
  18. 42 new

    Kaguya-hime no monogatari

    2013 — a.k.a. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, in 8 top lists Check
  19. 43 new

    Jobanni no shima

    2014 — a.k.a. Giovanni's Island, in 1 top list Check
  20. 46 new

    Koe no katachi

    2016 — a.k.a. A Silent Voice: The Movie, in 5 top lists Check
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Last updated on Jun 5, 2020 by Chilton; source