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Belladonna of Sadness

Belladonna of Sadness

A Psychedelic Feminist Tragedy Animé Feature “Belladonna of Sadness” is a film directed by EIichi Yamamoto, and produced by Mushi Production. It is one of the most controversial and audacious features throughout Japonese animation history and perhaps even the world. Released in 1973, this marked the third and final film in the Animerama trilogy, preceding […]

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My Neighbor Totoro

My Neighbor Totoro

A Gentle Masterpiece of Childhood and Nature My Neighbor Totoro was released in 1988 and has maintained its status as one of the best animated films of all time. Hayao Miyazaki did the direction and Totoro taught audiences the unsung beauty of nature, the magic of rural life, and the strength forged by sibling bonds.

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Mind Game

Mind Game

🌀 Summary The plot follows Nishi, a frail and wishy washy young man who aspires to be a manga artist. He is still stuck on Myon, a childhood sweetheart he later meets at a restaurant owned by her family. Their uncomfortable reunion comes to an abrupt end when two yakuza members barge in and begin

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Ghost in the Shell

Ghost in the Shell

A film that has withstood the test of time is Ghost in the Shell, a cyberpunk film released in 1995. It was directed by Mamoru Oshii, and is based off the manga by Masamune Shirow. This anime film both defines and embodies the cyberpunk genre, showing a future where machines dominate humanity and distinguishing factors

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Weathering With You

Weathering With You

Summary Makoto Shinkai directed Weathering With You which is a romantic fantasy story turned into an animated film that attracted the attention of a global audience in 2019. Following the success of Shinkai’s previous film Your Name, Shinkai brings forth another tale filled with teenage affection, the otherworldly, and a strong emotional pull intertwined within.

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Grave of the Fireflies

Grave of the Fireflies

Synopsis: Set during the last months of World War II, Grave of the Fireflies is an emotionally intense and heartbreaking Japanese animated movie. The film follows two siblings, 14-year-old Seita and 4-year-old Setsuko, who must fend for themselves after living in a bombed city. Seita and Setsuko try to seek refuge with an aunt, but

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Tokyo Godfathers

Tokyo Godfathers

Synopses Tokyo Godfathers is a 2003 anime movie directed by the late Satoshi Kon, known for his psychologically intricate works such as Perfect Blue and Paprika. In Tokyo Godfathers though, Kon changes his style from the surreal to the realistic, creating an emotional, character driven story about belonging, salvation and what it means to be

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