1. ‘Vampire Hunter D’
If the Castlevania Netflix series had you in heavy binge mode, then this 80s classic should definitely whet your appetite. Vampire Hunter D follows a human/vampire hybrid that gets hired to eliminate a vicious vampire. This straightforward premise makes way for a movie full of gothic horror and flashy action sequences that amaze thanks to D’s masterful wordplay. Fun fact - this film’s cultural relevance will forever stay intact due to its appearance in Michael and Janet Jackson’s “Scream” music video.
2. ‘Whisper of the Heart’
Who knew that a bunch of books would be the catalyst for such a whimsical love story? Whisper of the Heart dives into that warm premise as it centres on a young lady bookworm that crosses paths with an aspiring master luthier. Her imagination runs wild and leads to her book writing career got its start as she discovers her soul mate. This Studio Ghibli classic focuses on young love and the great lengths a couple is willing to go to maintain their foundation.
3. ‘Spirited Away’
Not everything is as it seems in Spirited Away. Little Chihiro quickly learns that lesson when she and her parents become entrapped within a realm ruled by magic and spirits. With the aid of a mysterious boy named Haku, Chihiro does her best to find a way to free herself from a world she struggles to understand. Spirited Away’s out of this world plotline goes hand in hand with its breathtaking imagery. Everything in this fantasy adventure anime is endearing and you’ll find yourself rooting for Chihiro every step of the way.
4. ‘Akira’
Minds were blown when everyone laid eyes on this bonafide anime classic back in the day. It still holds up as a worthwhile watch and is required viewing for anyone looking to get into anime as a whole. Set in a dystopian version of 2019, Akira encapsulates the utter chaos that ensues within a fictional Neo-Tokyo. Amidst all the ongoing madness is a rescue mission that sees a bike gang leader trying to save his friend from destroying everyone and everything around him. That friend of his wields psychokinetic powers that pop off the screen alongside the rest of Akira’s striking visual sheen. Akira easily earns its position at the top of the cyberpunk anime sub-genre.
5. ‘Castle in the Sky’
The race to locate a massive floating castle and gain possession of a magic crystal are the main catalysts for the great adventure in Castle in the Sky. A young orphan ends up escaping the grasp of an evil colonel and eventually links up with a fellow orphan soon after. Both characters soon embark on a grand expedition that puts them in the crosshairs of a gang of vicious pirates. Castle in the Sky is another Studio Ghibli masterwork that embraces the wondrous elements fantasy films are celebrated for.
6. ‘Metropolis’
Metropolis takes viewers on an eye-popping trip to a futuristic city-state where humans and robots live together. However, constant turmoil and prejudices disrupt this new societal structure. Amidst all the madness, a detective and his nephew set out to capture a wanted scientist.click here.Read more....................
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