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10 Anime Movies That Are Essential Viewing for Fans

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Spirited Away (2001)

Young girl's spirit world adventure, Parents turned into pigs, Chihiro seeks freedom. Strange creatures, courage, friendship, self-discovery.

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Akira (1988)

In Neo-Tokyo, a government experiment awakens a powerful psychic being who threatens to destroy the city. A young biker must race against time to stop him.

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Ghost in the Shell (1995)

In a near-future, a policewoman investigates a hacker who has stolen government secrets. The investigation leads her to question her own humanity.

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Princess Mononoke (1997)

A young prince seeks revenge for his father's murder by a demon. His journey teaches him the importance of nature and the balance between humans and animals.

4.

Your Name (2016)

Two high school students wake up to find that they have switched bodies. They must work together to figure out what is happening and how to switch back.

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The Wind Rises (2013)

Jiro Horikoshi is a young man who dreams of designing airplanes. He overcomes many challenges to become one of the most successful aircraft designers in history.

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Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

In the final days of World War II, two young siblings fight for survival after a firebombing. A heartbreaking and powerful story about the horrors of war.

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Perfect Blue (1997)

Pop idol Mima quits her career to become an actress, but a deranged fan stalks her. Psychological thriller about the dark side of fame.

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Wolf Children (2012)

Single mother Hana raises wolf children in a city. Heartwarming story about family, love, and acceptance.

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The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013)

A bamboo cutter finds a girl in a bamboo shoot and raises her as his own. She is revealed to be a moon princess. A beautiful and poetic story about love, loss, and life.

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