Five Movies Any Otaku Will Love

 

Movies

1)      A Silent Voice (2016) - The movie "A Silent Voice" tells the poignant story of a young boy named Shoya Ishida who, plagued by guilt and isolation, struggles to find redemption and reconnect with those he has hurt. The movie explores themes of bullying, redemption, and the power of forgiveness.

2)      Perfect Blue- Perfect Blue is a psychological thriller anime film directed by Satoshi Kon in 1997. The film follows the story of Mima Kirigoe, a former pop idol who decides to pursue a career in acting. However, as she transitions into the world of acting, Mima is faced with a series of disturbing events that blur the lines between reality and fantasy.Perfect Blue is a psychological thriller anime film directed by Satoshi Kon in 1997. The film follows the story of Mima Kirigoe, a former pop idol who decides to pursue a career in acting. However, as she transitions into the world of acting, Mima is faced with a series of disturbing events that blur the lines between reality and fantasy.

3)      My Neighbor Totoro- My Neighbor Totoro, directed by Hayao Miyazaki and released in 1988, is a beloved Japanese animated film that captures the essence of childhood, imagination, and the bond between humans and nature. Set in rural Japan, the story revolves around two young sisters, Satsuki and Mei, who move to a new home with their father.

4)      Akira-  Akira, released in 1988, is a Japanese animated science fiction film set in the post-apocalyptic city of Neo-Tokyo. The story revolves around a biker gang member named Kaneda who becomes entangled in a government conspiracy after his best friend Tetsuo gains psychic powers following an accident involving a mysterious government experiment.

5)      Ponyo- Ponyo is a 2008 animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The film tells the story of a young fish named Ponyo, who wants to become a human. One day, Ponyo escapes from her underwater home and ends up stranded in a jar on the shores of a small coastal town. There, she is discovered and rescued by a young boy named Sosuke. As Ponyo begins to spend time with Sosuke and his family, she starts to exhibit magical powers, causing the sea to become imbalanced.