The Ghibliotheque Anime Movie Guide: The Essential Guide to Japanese Animated Cinema

by Jake Cunningham, Michael Leader

Overview

Explore the magical world of anime through 30 classic films in this new book from the authors of Ghibliotheque.

From box office hits such as Akira, Ghost in the Shell and Your Name to a host of deeper cuts, hidden gems and future classics, this revealing guide lifts the lid on Japanese animated cinema. Join Jake Cunningham and Michael Leader, hosts of the acclaimed Ghilbiotheque podcast, as they review 30 of the best anime movies ever created, explaining why each is a must-see and detailing the intriguing stories behind their creation. 

An insight into a unique artform, this stunning book is packed with film stills, movie posters and director portraits, and offers and enchanting, enlightening and meticulously researched guide for newcomers and die-hard fans alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781802792881
Publisher:	Welbeck Publishing
Publication date:	12/20/2022
Series:	Ghibliotheque Guides , #2
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	344,026
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.90(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction • Akira • The Animatrix • A Silent Voice • Belladonna of Sadness • Belle • Children of the Sea • Cowboy Bebop: The Movie • Ghost in the Shell • Giovanni's Island • In This Corner of the World • Interstella 5555 • Jin-Roh • Little Norse Prince • Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro • Metropolis • Millennium Actress • Mind Game • Miss Hokusai • Modest Heroes • Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone • Night On the Galactic Railroad • Ninja Scroll • On-Gaku • Panda and the Magic Serpent • Promare • Redline • Roujin Z • Royal Space Force • Tekkonkinkreet • Your Name

Editorial Reviews

”The writing is very engaging and laudatory; this is a cinephile’s ode to Japanese anime feature films and can be appreciated by a wide audience.” - Booklist

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