The popularity of anime in India has surged, especially with the success of the Jujutsu Kaisen film, which earned over 5.4 crores at the box office. Following this, Sony Pictures surprised fans by releasing Dragon Ball Super in Hindi in Indian theatres and introducing the broadcast of Naruto on Sony YAY.
While there is a common misconception that anime is exclusively for children, the reality is that there are anime series and films designed specifically for adult audiences. Anime, a Japanese animation style, caters to a diverse range of age groups and genres. Despite its Japanese origins, anime has gained a substantial following in the West, with many Hollywood films drawing inspiration from this unique animation style.
Alright, so in order to get started in the anime community as a beginner, you must adhere to our guide. Some of the greatest anime films for novices are listed below, and they’ve all also been dubbed into English. That being said, let’s get right into it and discover some of the best anime films ever made.
Your Name
A young girl named Mitsuha and a boy named Taki are the main characters of the story in Your Name. Taki works in a restaurant in Tokyo and wants to become an architect, whereas Mitsuha lives in a rural town over the mountains and dreams of travelling to big cities. However, one evening they began exchanging places and communicating messages via notes. They began to feel something for one another as a result of this random occurrence of this incident. Will their hardships ultimately be resolved, or will they continue to be in the dark about one another? Watch this incredibly beautiful film exclusively on Amazon Prime.
A Silent Voice
This film explores the essence of truly living life. Ishida, once a schoolboy who bullied a deaf girl named Nishimiya to the point where even his friends abandoned him, now finds himself isolated in his prime years. Estranged from his former friends, he leads a melancholic and lonely existence. A chance encounter with Nishimiya prompts Ishida to reflect on his past actions. Overwhelmed with self-disgust, he is determined to make amends for the wrongs he committed against Nishimiya. However, the path to redemption is far from easy, as Ishida must confront his deep-seated traumas to transform into a better person.
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The Gardens of Words
An aesthetically captivating film, every frame of this cinematic masterpiece has the power to immerse you in its world. The narrative follows Takao, an aspiring schoolboy with dreams of becoming a shoemaker. Frequently skipping school, he finds solace in a garden where he encounters Yukino, a mature woman seeking respite from her mundane job. Their friendship evolves, and the garden becomes a cherished meeting place. As seasons shift and flowers bloom, their paths diverge, leading them to realize that, all along, they were teaching each other ‘How to Walk.’ Makoto Shinkai employs this metaphor skillfully, conveying the message that regardless of challenges, it’s crucial to keep moving forward.
Weathering with you
Exploring the line between urban legend and reality is a perennial curiosity. The film “Weathering with You,” skillfully directed by Makoto Shinkai, delves into this theme through the tale of Hina, a ‘Sunshine girl’ working at McDonald’s, and Hodaka, a runaway. Hina possesses the extraordinary ability to clear the sky, and together with Hodaka, they establish a club to assist people in influencing the weather for their events. However, as the story unfolds, Hina discovers the consequences of her power: her body disappears every time she uses it, making her the cause of the unusual weather. The film unfolds a narrative of sacrifice as Hina grapples with the repercussions of her extraordinary gift.
Grave of the Fireflies
Prepare a box of tissues before diving into this movie because you’re going to need it. Widely acclaimed as one of the most emotional films ever made, some even label it as the most heart-wrenching of all time. “Grave of the Fireflies” unfolds against the backdrop of World War II, tracing the journey of a 14-year-old brother and his 4-year-old sister who are rendered homeless after a bomb claims their mother’s life. The film poignantly depicts the siblings’ struggle as they secure shelter on the outskirts of the city, clinging to the hope that someone will come to their rescue. Amidst their hardships, a group of fireflies becomes their source of solace and entertainment. This is a cinematic experience that everyone should witness at least once in their lifetime.
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