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 film that combines action and dystopian themes with mature content, set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo.
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 delves into the dark side of fame and identity, with intense and mature 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 cyberpunk action film that explores themes of identity and consciousness, featuring strong visual and narrative elements.
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
An action-packed film that features intense battles and adult themes, set in a fantastical version of feudal Japan.