Must See Anime (6 titles)

Akira Collection

Possibly the greatest of all anime films, this flick has it all. Generally regarded as one of the most important Manga films produced, Akira would be a good starting point for you to enter the world of anime.

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• Akira Collection (2 discs) on DVD (1988)
  Starring: Mitsuo Iwata,  Nozomu Sasaki,  Mami Koyama
  Director: Katsuhiro Otomo
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  In 1988, the landmark Anime film Akira, by director Katsuhiro Otomo, defined the cutting edge of Anime around the world. By today's standards, Akira remains a landmark achievement in cel animation and retains the explosive impact of its highly detailed animation and its intensely violent saga of ..read more »
  
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Ghost In The Shell

The first of the two GITS films, brings you spectacular animations and a very intriguing storyline. But beware, the story can be very hard to follow at times, involving philosophy, and politics, sometimes very deeply. This film may not be entirely suited to the anime newbie, but it's good looking enough to keep anyones attention.

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• Ghost In The Shell on DVD (1996)
  Starring: Richard George,  Mimi Woods,  William Frederick
  Director: Mamoru Oshii
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  Set in the year 2029 and following World Wars III and IV, a Japanese-led Asian block dominates world affairs. The alliance maintains its international supremacy through its elite security force whose cybernetically enhanced operatives tackle an array of hi-tech terrorists and other threats to ..read more »
  
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Ghost In The Shell 2 - Innocence

^ But better, bigger, faster, and stronger. Like GITS1 on steroids. Fantastic!

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• Ghost In The Shell 2 - Innocence on DVD (2005)
  Starring: Akio Ohtsuka,  Atsuko Tanaka,  Koichi Yamadera
  Director: Mamoru Oshii
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  It is the year 2032, and the line between humans and machines has been blurred almost beyond distinction. Humans have forgotten that they are human, and those that are left co-exist with cyborgs--human spirits inhabiting entirely mechanized bodies, and dolls--robots with no human elements at all. ..read more »
  
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The Animatrix

Now here's a great DVD to enthrawl anyone paddling their feet in anime. It's basically several short stories connected to The Matrix (Keanu Reeves), providing you with more backround information as to what exactly the Matrix is, and how it came about. It has some incredible CGI, and equally as impressive animation throughout it's several stories, and will DEFINATELY whet your appetite for more!

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• The Animatrix on DVD (2003)
  Starring: Carrie-Anne Moss,  Keanu Reeves
  Director: Peter Chung,  Andy Jones
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  ANIMATRIX: Taking the characters and premise from the groundbreaking science-fiction film THE MATRIX, this ambitious project compiles nine short films directed by animation specialists from Japan, Korea, and America. The action is rapid-paced, and combines different styles of animation from CGI to ..read more »
  
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Princess Mononoke

Often seen on the shelves in your local HMV/Zavvy, this is a very accessable and widely available film. A wonderful, and gripping story, along with great animation and glorious surronds make this film very enjoyable. Imagine, in basic terms, a cartoon for adults. Definately one to watch.

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• Princess Mononoke on DVD (1997)
  Starring: Gillian Anderson,  Billy Crudup,  Claire Danes
  Director: Hayao Miyazaki
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  A beautifully realized tale of civilization versus nature, PRINCESS MONONOKE is a true epic by Japan's master animator Hayao Miyazaki. While protecting his village from a rampaging boar-god, the warrior Ashitaka (Billy Crudup) is cursed with a rapidly spreading scar that threatens to end his life. ..read more »
  
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Blood - The Last Vampire

This film is truly amazing, but unfortunately only about 40 minutes long :( Fast, violent, gory, and loud this film is a feast for all your senses. You will be left begging for more, I can assure you.

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• Blood - The Last Vampire on DVD (2000)
  Starring: Youki Kudoh
  Director: Hiroyuki Kitakubo
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  On an American military base in Japan, a new kind of vampire emerges: Teropterids. They are monstrous shape-shifting creatures that can only be killed with special swords. A mysterious girl named Saya is the last "original," the only person capable of dealing with the menace of these monsters. ..read more »
  
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