Top 10 most popular Japanese anime movies

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Princess Mononoke

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It is the first animated film to open the line of epic fantasy anime films of the Land of the Rising Sun. The film is set in the Muromachi period (1392 - 1572), when humanity consciously conquered and exploited nature but exploited it indiscriminately, causing many consequences.

The story follows the journey of the last prince of the Emishi tribe, Ashitaka, and his efforts to bring peace between the foresters of the Iron Fortress and the divine creatures living in the surrounding forests. fortress. Besides, the beautiful love story between the courageous Prince Ashitaka and the strong Princess San touched many audiences. Ashitaka is the person who protected, protected and helped San reduce her resentment towards humans. Each shot of the film realistically portrays the scene of humans destroying nature to exploit iron ore, leaving nature in ruins and conveying to the audience a strong message about environmental protection. .

Director: Hayao Miyazaki
IMDb: 8.4/10
Country: Japan
Broadcast time: 1997
Genre: Action, Adventure
Duration: 134 minutes

7

5 Centimeters Per Second

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5 Centimeters Per Second tells a simple, touching love story set in the 90s of the 20th century. This Japanese animated film revolves around the faithful and romantic love story of a couple. best friends Takaki and Akari. Each beautiful, realistic footage highlights the pure, brilliant yet fragile and easily broken youthful love. The film has left viewers with special emotions and meaningful stories.​

Director: Makoto Shinkai
IMDb: 7.6/10
Country: Japan
Broadcast time: 2007
Genre: Romance, Family
Duration: 63 minutes

8

Castle In The Sky

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The film revolves around the journey of two friends Pazu and Sheeta to find Laputa - an island, also known as a flying castle in the sky.

Sheeta is the last remaining heir to the Lupita dynasty. owns a necklace encrusted with Levistone - considered the key to unlocking the secret of Laputa castle. Therefore, Sheeta was often in danger from those who wanted to own this necklace, in search of Laputa's secret. Pazu is a gallant boy, orphaned at a young age, working as a maid in a small town. Pazu dreams of one day exploring the great sky and wants to prove the existence of the castle - the legendary citadel that his father saw only once in his life. That's why Pazu stood up to fight with Sheeta to protect the castle.

The film brings about chases and disputes between evil forces. Not only that, with courage, resilience and helping everyone to the fullest, Sheeta gradually revealed the secret of Laputa castle. Besides, Sheeta and Pazu's friendship is the embodiment of spiritual friendship, love of life and simple desire for peace.

Director: Hayao Miyazaki
IMDb: 8.0/10
Country: Japan
Broadcast time: 1986
Genre: Romance, adventure
Duration: 125 minutes

9

The Cat Return

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The film tells about the main character Haru - a 17-year-old female student. One day she accidentally saved a cat from being run over by a car, without realizing that it was the prince of the cat kingdom. To repay her, the king decided that the entire kingdom would do their best to repay Haru's kindness. However, no "gift" is suitable for humans.

That's why Haru was brought to the cat kingdom by the cats and was asked by the king to become the prince's wife. However, since coming to the cat kingdom, Haru has changed her appearance, becoming more and more like a cat. Haru and Baron and Muta - two friends she met at the antique shop - tried everything to help her leave here.

The film gives viewers a humane view of animals and the gratitude between humans and animals. Thereby also reflecting the spirit of friendly treatment of animals.

Director: Morita Hiroyuki
IMDb: 7.2/10
Country: Japan
Broadcast time: 2002
Genre: Fantasy, adventure
Duration: 75 minutes

10

Your Name

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The film revolves around two main characters: high school girl Mitsuha - a female student who hates the boring life in the countryside and Taki - a male student in Tokyo who loves drawing and has a passion for architecture. The two people switched bodies when the legendary comet Tiamat appeared in the sky. From there, both must leave each other messages to help the other understand themselves better as well as advise the other person what not to do to avoid trouble. The film continues with the development of feelings between Mitsuha and Taki and twists related to the question of why the two can switch bodies with each other.

The film captures the journey of the past - present - future, interwoven with the scenes, locations and stories of two young people, while taking viewers into the emotions of chasing and searching. and then unintentionally and indifferently passing by each other like two people with fate. The film also brings the audience excitement because of the places that create a strangely beautiful country.

Director: Shinkai Makoto
IMDb: 8.4/10
Country: Japan
Broadcast time: 2016
Genre: Fantasy, love, romance
Duration: 107 minutes

Japanese cartoons are not just simple entertainment films, hidden deep within them are the values of human love and humane messages that are always cleverly integrated and suitable for all ages. The audience will experience many different levels of emotions and feel the unique messages that the film brings.