Anime
Anime is the Japanese word for Animation. In Japan, the animation industry is more in the forefront than in the US, and animated shows covering virtually every genre can be found in the form of television shows, Original Animation Videos and feature films.
Much like any other entertainment medium, anime can range from the very silly to the very serious, and is not necessarily intended for children or any specific age group. Below is a hand-picked selection of titles that Alice's mavens consider the best of the genre on offer.
Right: 'Ghost In The Shell'
Gun Sword: Volume Six (2005)
Director: Goro Taniguchi
The story is set on the "Planet of Endless Illusion", a place where rogues of all sorts gather. The protagonist, Van, travels the world searching for... Read more
Gun Sword: Volume Three (2005)
Director: Goro Taniguchi
The story is set on the "Planet of Endless Illusion", a place where rogues of all sorts gather. The protagonist, Van, travels the world searching for... Read more
Gun Sword: Volume Two (2005)
Director: Goro Taniguchi
The story is set on the "Planet of Endless Illusion", a place where rogues of all sorts gather. The protagonist, Van, travels the world searching for... Read more
Gunsmith Cats - Bulletproof! (1995)
Director: Takeshi Mori
Starring: Animation
Supercharged action anime about the exploits of weapon-crazed freelance bounty hunters. Join Chicago's most lethal ladies as pistol-packing Rally Vin... Read more
Harlock: Space Pirate ( aka Space Pirate Captain Harlock ) (2013)
6.5/10
Director: Shinji Aramaki
Captain Harlock is the one man standing between the Gaia Coalition and their quest for complete intergalactic rule. Seeking revenge against those who... Read more
Hellsing I: Impure Souls (2003)
Director: Kohta Hirano
Starring: Steven Brand
A British taskforce, lead by the daughter of the vampire hunter Prof. Van Helsing, battles the supernatural with the aid of two vampires. Read more
Hellsing II: Blood Brothers (2003)
Director: Kohta Hirano
Starring: Steven Brand
A British taskforce, lead by the daughter of the vampire hunter Prof. Van Helsing, battles the supernatural with the aid of two vampires. Read more
Hellsing III: Search and Destiny (2003)
Director: Kohta Hirano
Starring: Steven Brand
A British taskforce, lead by the daughter of the vampire hunter Prof. Van Helsing, battles the supernatural with the aid of two vampires. Read more
Hellsing IV: Eternal Damnation (2003)
Director: Kohta Hirano
Starring: Steven Brand
A British taskforce, lead by the daughter of the vampire hunter Prof. Van Helsing, battles the supernatural with the aid of two vampires. Read more
Highlander: The Search For Vengeance (2006)
6.8/10
Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
In this distant and animated sequel to the 1986 film, lone warrior Colin travels with wise-cracking ghost Amergan across a desolate landscape, searchi... Read more