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
An Academy Award-winning film that is often considered one of the greatest animated films ever made, offering a magical and immersive experience.
My Neighbor Totoro
Hitoshi Takagi, Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto
When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby.
Why you'll love it
A heartwarming and iconic film that captures the innocence of childhood and the wonder of nature, appealing to all ages.
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 anime that introduced many to the medium, known for its cyberpunk aesthetic and thought-provoking themes.
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
A seminal work in anime that explores complex themes of identity and consciousness in a futuristic world, influencing many sci-fi works that followed.