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'
Ghost in the Shell (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
Appleseed (1994)
7/10
Director: Kazuyoshi Katayama
Set after W.W.II in the megacity of Olympus, this 'anime' epic follows a female SWAT team officer and her Biodroid (artificial humanoid) partner as th... Read more
Street Fighter II (1994)
7.3/10
Director: Gisaburo Sugii
The future is a dark place where the forces of Shadoland attempt to harness psychic power. If they succeed, it could be the end of civilization. Only... Read more
Royal Space Force: The Wings Of Honneamise (1994)
Director: Hiroyuki Yamaga
Starring: Melody Lee, Robert Matthews, Lee Stone
Stunning animation and Ryuichi Sakamoto's amazing score highlight this tale of politics and love set against the backdrop of social unrest in a war-ra... Read more
Pom Poko (1994)
7.4/10
Director: Isao Takahata
From director Isao Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies) comes a clash between modern civilization and the natural world, the Raccoons of the Tama Hills a... Read more
Macross Plus - Collection Two (1994)
Director: Shoji Kawamori
Starring: Animation
'Macross Plus' scores with it's triple-play of dynamic mecha designs, dramatic characters and outstanding music creating a superb four-part anime seri... Read more
Macross Plus - Collection One (1994)
Director: Shoji Kawamori
Starring: Animation
'Macross Plus' scores with it's triple-play of dynamic mecha designs, dramatic characters and outstanding music creating a superb four-part anime seri... Read more
Ocean Waves (Blu-Ray) (1993)
6.9/10
Director: Tomomi Mochizuki
As he journeys back from Tokyo to his high school for a reunion, Taku Morisaki recounts his memories of his school days, focussing in particular on a... Read more
Ocean Waves (Blu-ray) (1993)
7.6/10
Director: Tomomi Mochizuki
Based upon author, essayist and playwright Saeko Himuro's most popular, best-selling novel, this is one of Studio Ghibli's most poignant and unsung ma... Read more
Ocean Waves (1993)
6.9/10
Director: Tomomi Mochizuki
Based upon author, essayist and playwright Saeko Himuro's most popular, best-selling novel, this is one of Studio Ghibli's most poignant and unsung ma... Read more