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'
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997)
8.3/10
Director: Hideaki Anno
Starring: Animation
This is the mind-blowing final installment of the sensational two-part conclusion to the Neon Genesis saga (following on from 'Death and Rebirth'). Th... Read more
The Slayers Next (1996)
7.5/10
The adventures of a teenage sorceress and her companions as they quest for gold and glory (especially gold). Read more
Black Jack (1996)
6.4/10
Director: Osamu Dezaki
Joe Carol Brain attempts to hire Dr. Black Jack on a breed of superhumans that have the strength, intellectual, athletic, and artistic skills with gre... Read more
The Mysterious Cities of Gold (1996)
8.8/10
One of the best-loved animation series' of the last 30 years, 'Mysterious Cities of Gold' was a French/Japanese collaboration, was dubbed into English... Read more
Jungle Emperor Leo (1996)
6.9/10
Director: Yoshio Takeuchi
Kimba the white lion is now fully grown and is the king of the jungle. But human greed threatens his peaceful home and all the animals living in it.... Read more
The Slayers (1995)
7.5/10
The adventures of a teenage sorceress and her companions as they quest for gold and glory (especially gold). Read more
Ghost in the Shell ( Blu-ray ) (1995)
8/10
Director: Mamoru Oshii
In early 21st century Japan, the search for a criminal computer genius known as 'The Puppet Master' sends a cyborg policewoman on a dangerous search,... Read more
Whisper of the Heart (1995)
8/10
Director: Yoshifumi Kondo
Written and produced by Manga maestro Hayao Miyazaki this classic anime sees young bookworm Shizuku spending her summer reading and translating popula... Read more
Memories (1995)
7.6/10
Director: Katsuhiro Otomo, Koji Morimoto, Tensai Okamura
"Akira" creator Katsuhiro Otomo joins with some of the top talents in anime for an eye-opening trilogy of animated tales, each with their own distinct... 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