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 anime masterpiece from the 1980s with mature themes of power and corruption, featuring stunning animation that influenced the entire medium and appeals to older teens and adults.
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Sumi Shimamoto, Mahito Tsujimura, Hisako Kyôda
Warrior and pacifist Princess Nausicaä desperately struggles to prevent two warring nations from destroying themselves and their dying planet.
Why you'll love it
An epic 1980s anime that transcends typical animated fare with environmental themes, complex characters, and philosophical depth—equally rewarding for teenagers and adults.
Vampire Hunter D
Kaneto Shiozawa, Michie Tomizawa, Seizô Katô
When Doris Lang is chosen as the next bride for the vampire Count Magnus Lee, she will hire a mysterious vampire hunter known only as D in an attempt to escape her ill-gotten fate.
Why you'll love it
A darkly atmospheric 1980s anime with gothic horror elements and mature violence, following a mysterious hunter in a post-apocalyptic world—perfect for audiences seeking sophisticated sci-fi fantasy.
Urusei Yatsura: Only You
Fumi Hirano, Toshio Furukawa, Saeko Shimazu
A mysterious and powerful alien girl, Elle, sends invitations to all of Ataru's friends to attend her wedding ceremony to non other than Ataru himself, to the surprise of everyone, and to the rage of Lum, Ataru's possessive alien ...
Why you'll love it
A romantic comedy-adventure 1980s anime film balancing humor with emotional depth, offering family-friendly entertainment with sophisticated wit and charming relationships.
Fire and Ice
Randy Norton, Cynthia Leake, Steve Sandor
At the end of the ice age, an evil queen and her son are set on conquering the world using magic and warriors. The lone survivor of a crushed village fights back as does the king of Fire Keep.
Why you'll love it
A stylish anime film with darker fantasy elements and mature sensibilities, featuring sophisticated animation and appealing to viewers seeking 1980s-era sci-fi fantasy with an edge.