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
This psychological thriller explores the dark side of fame and the entertainment industry, with some erotic scenes.
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
While not explicitly erotic, it explores themes of sexuality and identity in a cybernetic future.
Ninja Scroll
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
It contains erotic elements within a historical fantasy setting, featuring a wandering ninja fighting demonic enemies.
Belladonna of Sadness
Aiko Nagayama, Chinatsu Nakayama, Masaya Takahashi
After being raped by an evil feudal lord and subsequently getting banished from her village, a peasant girl makes a pact with the Devil to gain magical powers and take her revenge.
Why you'll love it
An erotic drama with a unique art style, it tells the story of a woman making a pact with the devil for power.
Wicked City
Yûsaku Yara, Toshiko Fujita, Ichirô Nagai
While protecting a signatory to a peace treaty between their peoples, a male human and a female demon discover that their mutual attraction may be the key to unifying their worlds.
Why you'll love it
This anime is known for its erotic and horror themes, set in a world where humans coexist with demons.