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
The iconic score of this film adds to its dystopian atmosphere and groundbreaking animation.
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
The psychological thriller's score heightens the tension and emotional depth of the story.
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
The film's haunting soundtrack perfectly matches its themes of technology and identity.
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Beau Billingslea, Melissa Fahn, Nicholas Guest
A terrorist explosion releases a deadly virus on the masses, and it's up to the bounty-hunting Bebop crew to catch the cold-blooded culprit.
Why you'll love it
The movie's jazz-infused soundtrack complements its stylish action and character-driven narrative.