Based on Yoshikazu Takeuchi's novel, Satoshi Kon's psychological thriller explores Mima Kirigoe's journey from singing to acting as well as the perils of fame and obsession.
The 1973 horror film tells the story of Jeanne, a rejected medieval woman who, after being sexually raped by a baron, seeks power from a phallic monster.
The most important work by Yoshiaki Kawajiri which, together with "Akira" and "Ghost in the Shell," brought adult-oriented anime to the West. It looks at mighty Devils of Kimon and feudal Japan.
A psychedelic trip through dreams, "Paprika" is Satoshi Kon's last film before his untimely death in 2010. It tackles the unsettling malleability of the human mind.
Yoshiaki Kawajiri's "Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust" brings back the legend of vampire hunter D, following his quest for Charlotte, who was kidnapped, and the Marcus Brothers' revelation of Charlotte's infatuation with the vampire.
A prequel to "Train to Busan," Yeon Sang-ho's animated film "Seoul Station" centres on Hye-sun and Ki-woong, who are split apart by a zombie outbreak.
The 1988 horror anime directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri is a singular take on the genre, emphasising gore and eroticism. It is an underappreciated gem.