Didn't see a topic for anime movies only, so if there is one, lock this.

 

Let's discuss anime movies, because let's face it, we all like them. Their stories are interested and usually never get old, and the animating is top notch. Memorable ones include:

 

The Miyazaki films:

- Spirited Away

- Howl's Moving Castle

- Princess Mononoke

- My Neighbor Totoro

- Ponyo (though I didn't like that it was significantly shorter than his other ones)

- Castle in the Sky

- Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

- Kiki's Delivery Service

 

Grave of the Fireflies - Very, very sad movie. Even if you think you're the most macho thing ever, you will at least tear towards the end. A MUST SEE.

 

Ghost in the Shell - Don't remember much, though it was like the Matrix.

 

The Cat Returns - Fun movie, saw it like 5 years ago.

 

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Grave of the Fireflies. If you haven't seen this, you need to. Few movies that I have watched have brought me to tears. I don't believe any of them were anime ones. This is the only anime movie I've cried during. It is set in WWII Japan, and opens with "September twenty first, nineteen fourty five. That was the night I died." Then you see a "bum" that dies of starvation. Then the movie begins, and it's all flashbacks. You meet Saito (the dead bum) and Setsuko (his baby sister) and you follow their journey throughout poverty striken, war torn Japan. I'm not going to ruin the movie, but believe me, towards the end, you WILL have teared/cried at least once.

 

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All the Miyazaki films are AMAZING, both visually and in terms of story. The best ones I think he's made are Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and My Neighbor Totoro. I'm sure that if you've only seen one anime movie, chances are it's one of these three. They're all timeless classics that bring the viewer into a different world, which is new, refreshing, and entertaining. Their plots never get slow and character development is top notch.

 

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If there are any anime films you guys recommend, post them here for all to see. I'll give them a view and discuss them with you all.

The only real anime movie I've seen is Spirited Away, but that was really good.

The only real anime movie I've seen is Spirited Away, but that was really good.

Same, I also saw Castle in the Sky, Nausika, Howls Moving Castle, and bits and pieces of Totoro.

I really love his work.

Spirited Away is definitely one of my favorite movies, but I'm also a fan of the Bleach and One Piece movies. :thumbsup:

Making a topic in a movie forum about anime films and not mentioning Akira in the OP should be punishable by death.

oh shi----- i knew i forgot something....

Out of all the Miyazaki movies in that list, the only ones I can actually remember are Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, and this other one that I forgot the name, but I do recall it involves this story-writing girl and the boy violinist. I think I might have seen more but I've forgot what they are about. If anyone cares to describe all those movies that would be appreciated.

 

I'm probably the only one that thinks this, but Miyazaki films aren't that touching, and become dull and boring after a while. -_-

 

To something that isn't all that "touching", the Keroro movies are awesome and gave me a laugh. (Not as much as the series itself though. :P )

I quite liked the Cowboy Bebop movie.

 

With the butterflies. :3

i've heard good things about perfect blue. anyone give me a good summary?

I've seen all of Mizayaki's films because they're absolutely excellent. They're staple films that every and any watcher of Anime should watch.

Making a topic in a movie forum about anime films and not mentioning Akira in the OP should be punishable by death.

Agreed. I would also add that Ghost In The Shell should be mentioned. Second one we can skip but the original should be thrown in.

Back when anime had some very adult, very hard plots. Anymore, it's pretty boring fare. Akira kicked ass, I saw it when I was twelve and was blown away.

Also, Spirited Away is a very good movie. I haven't seen any of Miyazaki's other movies, but Spirited Away was one of my favorites growing up.

ghost in the shell is there....i just dont remember much from it. gotta rent it again.

I've seen some of Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. Princess Mononoke was pretty messed up from what I remember.

...messed up?

5 Centimeters Per Second killed me.

I was actually disappointed by Ghost in the Shell, I'm guessing mostly because I thought it would be the second most awesome anime ever (behind Akira of course) and be completely epic, but for some reason I found it a little stupid at points. It is probably just a personal thing. I also prefer a few of the Miyazaki films over Akira but I can see why Akira is often considered the best and forerunner of anime.