The animation medium is extremely huge and versatile. Even if you narrow it only on anime (Animation produced in Japan), there are so many different genres and tones that making any comprehensive list is an almost unforgivable task (But you better believe we have tried). Despite what some members of the Academy may think, Anime is much more than children's films, and much more than just "Dragon Ball", even if that certain show has come to define anime for action-adventure in the last 40 years. Jonen shows and movies (like "Dragon Ball") take care of a completely different demographic than, say, "quiet voice", which is also a very different demographic and tone from "My Neighbor Totoro".

We can at least start with some most important things if you have never stepped into the exciting world of anime. We have already covered Five basic anime TV -emissions Everyone should try, so it's time to do the same with feature films. Before we continue, it seems reasonable to add some special mention that simply did not match this list, starting with the work of master director Hayoo Miyazaki.

You will not find a movie Miyazaki here, for several reasons. First, his work is just as well-known and recognized all over the world (even by non-anime fans) what to add any of his films, even the best, would be similar to telling someone new to Disney's animation. Of course, they probably have to do so, but they already know it. (This is said, Miyazaki's "Princess Mononice" is a film that everyone should watch, an incredible work of animation with complex characters and themes and stunningly view of the struggle between nature and progress. That's One of the best films with dark fantasy of all time.)

Although not so valued without the same level of reputation, Makoto Shinkai's "name" is still a film that is also a very easy recommendation for people to start a medium. It's an exhibition of what can make a modern anime, a movie about romance with popcorn with simply amazing visual and great soundtrack.

Finally, "look back" is the masterpiece of animation, characteristic of medium length Based on the story of the Creator of "Motor saw" For the cost of art and joy to do so, as well as friendship and creativity. Also, it's a hell of a tear-jerker, so keep in mind that.

With warnings off the road, let's look at five basic anime films, everyone should watch them at least once.