Akira
Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama
A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a teenage biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath who can only be stopped by his best friend.
Why you'll love it
A groundbreaking film that explores a dystopian urban landscape and the consequences of power and technology.
Perfect Blue
Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, Shinpachi Tsuji
A pop singer gives up her career to become an actress, but she slowly goes insane when she starts being stalked by an obsessed fan and what seems to be a ghost of her past.
Why you'll love it
A psychological thriller that examines the dark side of fame and the urban entertainment industry.
Ghost in the Shell
Atsuko Tanaka, Iemasa Kayumi, Akio Ôtsuka
A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master.
Why you'll love it
Set in a futuristic urban environment, it delves into themes of identity and consciousness in a technologically advanced society.
Tokyo Godfathers
Tôru Emori, Yoshiaki Umegaki, Aya Okamoto
On Christmas Eve, three homeless people living on the streets of Tokyo discover a newborn baby among the trash and set out to find its parents.
Why you'll love it
A heartwarming story set in urban Tokyo, following three homeless individuals who find an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve.
Paprika
Megumi Hayashibara, Tôru Emori, Katsunosuke Hori
When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patients' dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist, Paprika, can stop it.
Why you'll love it
A visually stunning film that blurs the lines between dreams and reality, set against an urban backdrop.