1. Akira (1988)
Intense, cruel, and perpetually dark, Akira’s reputation is also representative of this adult anime genre, and to this day the film is still worth watching and not as outdated as when it was released.
Akira’s post-apocalyptic plot has captivated viewers since its debut.
2. Watership Down (1978)
Adapted from the award-winning novel by author Richard Adams, Watership Down tells the story of rabbits’ journey to find a new land because their habitat has been destroyed.
With this in mind, the film perfectly captures the novel’s iconic religious implications and themes – and secures its place as one of the great novel adaptations.
3. Fritz the Cat (1972)
The first animated film to be assigned an
Frizt’s animation style is highly appreciated, as the humorous dialogue and script throughout bring refreshing laughter, helping the film avoid excessive or excessive vulgarity.
4. Waking Life (2001)
Waking Life is a product made with the technique of “rotoscoping” (drawing animation over live-action film footage), a relatively new technology at its time.
The film revolves around the story of finding answers in floating and illusion where no one knows which is the correct answer.
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