35 Of The Best Anime Movies
Thanks to the wonders of streaming services and their expansions over the last few years, we now have much wider access to anime films and TV shows than ever before!
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If you're new to anime, let me give you a little run down of what it is (courtesy of Studio Binder)...anime is essentially the Japanese abbreviation for the term "animation," but internationally, anime is typically referred to as an animation that's produced in Japan.
Generally, anime films are recognized through their use of stark colors, vibrant characters, and fantastic or futuristic themes. Sometimes, what sets an anime film apart from other animations is the stylistic choices made; anime cares less about the movement and places more emphasis on the details and settings of the characters, the combination of effects, and unique art styles including varied character features such as large, emotive eyes.
If you're a hardcore anime fan, then you may also be aware of the debate on if Studio Ghibli films class as anime or not. While there's divided opinion on this, from a western point of view, I have included them in the list. On a personal level, these films opened my eyes to the world of Japanese animation and opened the door to my exploration into the anime genre.
So, on that note, let me present to you my roundup of the 35 best anime films to date...
