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 with dark humor elements, focusing on a pop idol's descent into madness.
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
While primarily a sci-fi film, it has comedic elements and explores themes of identity and technology.
Ninja Scroll
Kôichi Yamadera, Emi Shinohara, Takeshi Aono
A vagabond swordsman is aided by a kunoichi and a spy in battling a demonic clan of killers - led by a ghost from his past - who are bent on overthrowing the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Why you'll love it
A classic anime film that combines action and humor, featuring a wandering hero battling demons and ninjas.