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
A coming-of-age story that combines fantasy and adventure, showcasing a young girl's journey in a spirit world.
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 cyberpunk film that delves into themes of power, corruption, and the consequences of 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 identity in the world of pop culture.
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 thought-provoking sci-fi film that explores the nature of consciousness and the implications of artificial intelligence.