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 groundbreaking anime that explores themes of identity, consciousness, and the merging of humanity with technology, featuring a strong female lead.
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 anime with adult themes, featuring a wandering hero battling supernatural foes in a feudal Japan setting.
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
An adult anime that combines horror and eroticism, set in a world where humans coexist with demons.