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'
Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006)
6.6/10
Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru
Naruto, Sakura and Kakashi team up with Rock Lee to protect Prince Michiru and his son Hikaru on their return home to the Crescent Moon Kingdom. Easy... Read more
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004)
6.8/10
Director: Tensai Okamura
In the first animated feature based on Masashi Kishimoto's popular manga, Naruto and his team are sent on a mission to guard popular actress, Yukie Fu... Read more
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
8.1/10
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
This classic Miyazaki film in many ways foreshadows his later, more widely recognised hit, 'Princess Mononoke'. In the far future, man has destroyed t... Read more
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind ( Blu-ray ) (1984)
8.1/10
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
This classic Miyazaki film in many ways foreshadows his later, more widely recognised hit, 'Princess Mononoke'. In the far future, man has destroyed t... Read more
Neon Genesis Evangelion 0:1 (1997)
Director: Hideaki Anno
Starring: Animation
Episodes 1-4. The year is 2015. As the remnants of the human race cower in subterranean cities, a deadly war is being waged for what is left of the pl... Read more
Neon Genesis Evangelion 0:2 (1997)
Director: Hideaki Anno
Starring: Animation
Episodes 5-8. The Evangelion is the most powerful combat weapon ever conceived of by man, but at the core of each Eva is a single young human pilot. A... Read more
Neon Genesis Evangelion 0:3 (1997)
Director: Hideaki Anno
Starring: Animation
Episodes 9-11. It's triple jeopardy as the Angels continue to attack and the forces of NERV are finding themselves sorely pressed to find new ways to... Read more
Neon Genesis Evangelion 0:4 (1997)
Director: Hideaki Anno
Episodes 12-14. The war for the fate of mankind shifts to a new field of battle as a promotion for Misato sparks an introspective review of the events... Read more
Neon Genesis Evangelion 0:5 (1997)
Director: Hideaki Anno
Starring: Animation
Episodes 15-17. Betrayals and revelations erupt across NERV as Kaji's allegiance to an outside authority becomes apparent. Shinji's faltering abilitie... Read more
Neon Genesis Evangelion 0:6 (1997)
Director: Hideaki Anno
Starring: Animation
Episodes 18-20. The first test of the new Eva turns into a disaster as the giant bio-humanoid goes insane and proceeds to run amok! When the combined... Read more