Akira
1988·124 min·Katsuhiro Ôtomo
AnimationActionDramaR68%
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 combines elements of romance and dystopia, set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo.
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Ninja Scroll
1993·94 min·Yoshiaki Kawajiri
AnimationActionAdventureNot Rated0
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
While primarily an action film, it features a romantic subplot that adds depth to the characters' motivations.
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