Top-10 Anime Movies

Anime movies are animated films that commenced in Japan. Since its beginning in 1917, anime has acquired a lot of fame inside as well as outside Japan. The anime movie genre is usually perceived as fast paced action movies with colorful spiky haired characters. But this is only a small section of anime movies. There are so many different types of flicks that have become popular, and yet there are some other non-conventional types that have not reached the audience. Without wasting any more time, I'd like to proceed to the top-10. I have made separate lists, which you're sure to love.

Top-10 Anime Movies of all Time

These are the movies that have been accepted and appreciated as some of the best anime ever, by the world audience that includes people of all ages. This list is not based completely on my personal choice. Rather, it is based on the numerous top listings and some trust worthy reviews from around the world. So here is the list:

• My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
• Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
• Spirited Away (2001)
• Akira (1988)
• Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
• Death Note (2006)
• Ghost in the Shell (1995)
• The Animatrix (2003)
• Princess Mononoke (1997)
• Ninja Scroll (1993)

It was very tough to choose these. The technique, the story telling, etc., of these movies have improved so much over time. But the above mentioned top rated anime movies of all time will always be favorites of all animation fans.

The Best of the Decade

Now, here are some of the best anime movies of this decade, that is, 2000 to 2010. The recent movies display marvelous use of animation technology along with innovative story lines and plots. All these movies were high grossers on all the box offices around the world. They are also breaking out the specific anime genre and are experimenting. So here is the best anime flicks of this decade.

• 5 Centimeters per Second (2007)
• The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)
• Tokyo Godfathers (2003)
• Millennium Actress (2001)
• Card Captor Sakura Movie 2 (2000)
• Voices of a Distant Star (2002)
• 5cm per Second (2007)
• The Place Promised in Our Early Days (2004)
• Cowboy Bebop, the movie (2001)
• Metropolis, the Movie (2001)

Action Anime Movies

A separate list for the top-10 action anime flims has been made because the genre anime is known for its dazzling action sequences. The reason why individuals of all age groups like this genre is the action in these movies. Some of the best action movies in the recent years came from the anime genre. So check out these dashing anime action movies.

• Appleseed (2004)
• Ninja Scroll (1993)
• Ghost in the Shell (1995)
• Macross II The Movie (1992)
• Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade (1998)
• X The Movie (1999)
• Fist of the North Star (1995)
• Vision of Escaflowne: The Movie (2000)
• Origins: Spirit of the Past (2006)
• The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)

Some More

There are so many good anime movies that it is difficult to choose the best 10. Below are some more, that couldn't be in the top-10 but were really worth mentioning.

• Paprika (2006)
• Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
• Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)
• Vampire Hunter D (2000)
• Ponyo (2008)

If you are a fan of the anime series, check out these top-10 anime series and also the top anime series of all time. I hope you liked my compilation. But even after mentioning so many of them, I still think I missed several good ones.