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An anime by Shaft adapting Nisio Isin's light novels. Follows a young man and girls solving mysteries involving supernatural oddities. Known for its unique visual expression and complex narrative structure, multiple seasons and spin-offs have expanded anime's visual possibilities.

An anime by Shaft adapting Nisio Isin's light novels. Follows a young man and girls solving mysteries involving supernatural oddities. Known for its unique visual expression and complex narrative structure, multiple seasons and spin-offs have expanded anime's visual possibilities.

Masaaki Yuasa's directorial debut. Following a protagonist who experiences death and attempts an seemingly impossible escape. Combines diverse animation techniques across scenes, depicting visual and spiritual liberation through uninhibited visual expression. A revolutionary work that opened new horizons for anime expression.

Animation studio founded in 2000. Produces works with distinctive aesthetic worlds including Hanasaku Iroha, Glasslip, and Made in Abyss. Known for exceptional depiction of Japanese landscapes and color sensibility, particularly praised for its character design, especially of female characters.

An urban adventure anime based on Tsukasa Hojo's work, airing from 1987. Set in Shinjuku, it follows Ryo Saeba, a kind-hearted assassin for hire taking on various jobs. Its witty dialogue, fast-paced action, and human drama created a long-running franchise with numerous film adaptations and remakes.

Japan's preeminent animation studio founded by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. Known worldwide for beloved films such as 'Spirited Away' and 'My Neighbor Totoro.' Their distinctive style explores themes of coexistence between humanity and nature.

A groundbreaking mecha anime directed by Hideaki Anno. It transcended the conventional robot anime genre to become a cultural phenomenon through its deep psychological exploration of its protagonist. The series marked a major turning point in the history of Japanese animation.