Spirited Away
Miyu Irino, Rumi Hiiragi, Mari Natsuki
During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts.
Why you'll love it
This film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and is celebrated for its stunning animation and imaginative storytelling.
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 landmark in anime that received critical acclaim and has influenced many filmmakers, known for its groundbreaking animation and complex narrative.
The Wind Rises
Hideaki Anno, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Miori Takimoto
Jiro Horikoshi studies assiduously to fulfill his aim of becoming an aeronautical engineer. As WWII begins, fighter aircraft designed by him end up getting used by the Japanese Empire against its foes.
Why you'll love it
An award-winning film that blends historical events with a fictional narrative, showcasing the beauty of dreams and the struggles of life.