A while ago, the well-known film magazine "Sight and Sound" owned by the British BFI made a summer animation inventory.
Called [50 key anime films], it is the system to take stock of the 50 most noteworthy works in the development of Japanese animation films for so many years.
A few days ago, the official website of Sight and Hearing also officially announced this complete list of films.
We can also take a look at which movies are mentioned here, if you also like Japanese cartoons, you can make up movies according to this list, or survive the fun.
Next, let's see which movies they all choose (chronologically)
The film's director, Kenzo Masaoka, was also one of the most important pioneer animation directors in Japan in the early days, shooting many animated short films from 1927 to the 1950s.
The short film is also his masterpiece, based on the story of Michiko Yokoyama, a story of a ladybug trying to get out of spider control, commenting that the story would be reminiscent of a cat and mouse story.
This is the first animated feature film in the history of Japanese cinema, and it is still interesting in the history of Japanese animation.
However, the problem with this animation is that its production time, as well as the militaristic background, in the end, it is still a Japanese militarist propaganda film at that time, which may still be very uncomfortable to accept at the end of the article.
This is actually very famous, Japan's first color animated feature film, the plot partly derived from our folklore White Snake legend story.
However, on this basis, in fact, a lot of changes have been made, such as adding a lot of small animal characters, very Disney animation kind of cute setting.
The anime was still very popular at the time, and even influenced Miyazaki, putting him on the path of animated films.
This is a collaboration between The Legend of the White Snake director Yasushi Sakashita and Osamu Tezuka, and the story still comes from our Chinese, classic Journey to the West story. However, it has also made a lot of changes, and Sun Wukong has a girlfriend.
However, the collaboration did not seem to be particularly enjoyable, and after that, Osamu Tezuka began to work alone in his own studio.
In fact, Miyazaki was also involved in one of Takahata's early works, so those who pay attention to Ghibli will also pay attention to this animation.
Among them, you can also see a little bit of the shadow of the animation after Ghibli.
I wanted to become the Toei of Oriental Disney and made an animated feature film. The story comes from the classic Western fairy tales that everyone is very familiar with.
Miyazaki was also involved in the animation of the film.
The first installment of Osamu Tezuka's animated feature film trilogy for adults still seems to be very powerful today. The story itself is a re-compilation of the classic story, there are many adult elements, and the display method is very animated, more free, more unrestrained.
Ishimori Shotaro manga adaptation, Miyazaki also participated in the production.
Maybe now, you will feel that there are many problems, but in that year, this juvenile adventure story that combines science fiction and horror still has a lot of exploration, including thinking about human nature.
Also from Osamu Tezuka's "Bug Studio", an anime for adults, at the time, it seemed that stylistically, was not so mainstream and acceptable. However, looking at it now, it is still not outdated.
Even some are like a work of art, the painting style is unique, watercolor painting, so it is also very well received in Douban.
Adaptation of the work of "Anpanman" by Yanase Song, a story of a lamb. But it seems that it is not so suitable for children. Even critics will think that this animation is somewhat dark, terrifying and eerie.
Because, this story is about, after the mother of this lamb was killed by the wolf, he worshiped the wolf as a teacher and became a killer.
Based on a folk tale, Ryuko Taro goes through hardships to rescue his mother.
And this film has been let go in China because it is also a childhood memory of many people.
The famous Matsumoto Ishishi collaborated with katsumata, director of the animated version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms".
As a very unpopular theatrical version, the audience who has seen it is also full of praise for this film.
Set in Japan after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, it is also an anti-war work.
It seems to have always been compared to Grave of the Fireflies, especially some of the tear-jerking parts.
The classic story is adapted, but the protagonists are catized. The story itself is sad and touching, and it is a very noteworthy cartoon, and even inspired Miyazaki's Spirited Away.
Oshii's early debut, his collaboration with Amano Kitaka. Friends who like animation, many should have seen this one.
Based on a Greek mythological story, with the soundtrack of Hisaishi Jean, the film's director Yasuhiko Ryokazu is the character and painting supervisor of mobile suit Gundam.
GAINAX masterpiece, the behind-the-scenes lineup is very strong. Directed by Hiroyuki Yamaga, set by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, with Hideaki Anno as the special effects painting and painting supervisor, and Ryuichi Sakamoto as musician.
A collection of robot-themed short films, it also brings together many excellent animation directors such as Katsuyo Otomo and Yasutome Umezu, and everyone has a different style.
One of Miyazaki's masterpieces, Douban high-scoring cartoons, the story of Totoro, does not need too much introduction.
One of Takahata's masterpieces, a touching cartoon, is also a well-known high-scoring animation of Douban.
Katsuyo Otomo's masterpiece is also an animation classic in the hearts of many people.
It is also an animation that is not suitable for children, H plus action and violence, in fact, three OVAs together, if you know Toshio Maeda, you should know what will happen in this film.
Also from Miyazaki's works, I especially like that kind of lone ranger-like treatment, and romantic love.
Teenage Tsubaki and the circus Inhuman World, those who pay attention to Japanese animation should also know about this one. The elements of darkness and horror are also somewhat sad.
Sword action plus fantasy, Kawajiri Yoshiaki animation action scenes are particularly good, basically every part is loved, including this one.
Also from the animation work of Ghibli, Miyazaki participated in the screenwriting. A simple and touching youth love story. Unfortunately, director Yoshifumi Kondo passed away prematurely, and we can't see more possibilities for his work.
It is also a very famous collection of short films, such as Katsuyo Otomo and other directors, three short science fiction stories.
One of Oshii Mori's divine works, the great Shell Mobile Team.
In addition to remaining a Masterpiece of Miyazaki's animation, the film has brought Ghibli more international fame, including its North American release.
Imatoshi's feature film debut, looking at it now, is still a psychological thriller masterpiece.
One of the theatrical versions of EVA, you are all familiar with.
Written by Mori Oshii and directed by Keiyuki Okiura, the violence and action scenes, as well as the metaphors in the film, are all worth paying attention to.
The theatrical version of this drama took a bolder step than the TV version, and it also received more praise.
Written by Katsuhiro Otomo, directed by Hayataro Hayabusa, and adapted from the manga of the same name by Osamu Tezuka, an excellent sci-fi anime.
Makoto Shinkai took the stage, once again unable to tell the helpless story of loving you to his face.
The other part of Imatoshi continues to be spontaneous while being warm.
The two Ghost in the Shell mobile teams, it is difficult to say which one is more loved, are the best works recommended by five stars.
Masaaki Yuasa also came to show his wonderful imagination and unique painting style in the animation.
Adaptation of Matsumoto's works, also very popular "Evil Boy"
Super love a work by Hosoda Mori, the only regret is that this summer, did not see this movie on the big screen.
A warm summer memory.
The last animated feature film directed by Takahata, in a traditional style, tells an old story, which is very rare.
It's anti-war again.
Shunji Iwai continues to tell the story of Hana and Alice in an animated way.
Makoto Shinkai's film is not only outstanding in quality, but also very successful at the box office.
Works by Kyo Ani.
Another Masaaki Yuasa, in this film, he perfectly combines his imagination with the uninhibited form of animation.
Also from Kyo Ani, but this one is better rated and equally very campus-style.
This movie was very much expected when I watched the trailer, and the story of bad teenagers who had never touched an instrument began after forming a band.
Hiroyuki Imaishi's film is also unique to bold in style.
The list of the 50 best Japanese animations that I saw and listened to this time is still very interesting, taking into account the masterpieces and classics of each period. Of course, there are still some animations that everyone thinks are very good that have not been selected, but they are not important.
I think the point of the list is to help you broaden your horizons, not in what he has seen, but in what he has helped you know that you may be interested in.
For example, after doing this list, I have several movies that I want to see on the list.
That's fine.
So, which one is your favorite?