Have you seen the 50 most important Japanese animated films？

A while ago, the well-known film magazine "Seeing and Listening" owned by British BFI made a summer animation inventory.

be called50 key anime films, that is, the system points out the 50 most important works that deserve attention in the development of Japanese animated films for so many years.

And a few days ago, official website, who watched and listened, officially released this complete film list.

We can also have a look at the movies mentioned here. If you also like Japanese cartoons, you can make up the movies according to this list, which is quite enjoyable.

Next, let’s see which movies they have chosen (in chronological order)

Spider and Tulip

Kenzô Masaoka, the director of this film, was also an important avant-garde animation director in early Japan. From 1927 to 1950s, he made many short animated films.

This short film is also his masterpiece, based on the story of Michiko in Hengshan, a story of a ladybug trying to get rid of the spider’s control, and comments that the story will remind people of the story of cats and mice.

Magic of the Sea of Momotaro

This is the first animated feature film in Japanese film history, which is still interesting in Japanese animation history.

However, the problem with this animation lies in its production time and militaristic background. In the end, it is still a Japanese militaristic propaganda film at that time. It may be uncomfortable to accept it at the end of the article.

Legend of the White Snake

This film is actually very famous, the first color animated feature film in Japan, and the plot is partly derived from the story of the legend of the white snake.

However, on this basis, in fact, many changes have been made, such as adding a lot of small animal characters, which is very budding like Disney animation.

This animation was still very popular at that time, and even influenced Miyazaki Hayao, making him embark on the road of animated film.

Journey to the West

This is a collaboration between the director of The Legend of the White Snake, Takeshita, and Osamu Tezuka. The story still comes from our China, a classic story of Journey to the West. Just, also made a lot of changes, the Monkey King has a girlfriend.

However, this cooperation didn’t seem particularly pleasant, and then Osamu Tezuka started his own studio to go it alone.

The Great Adventure of Sun Prince Hall

Gao Tianxun’s early work, in fact, Miyazaki Hayao also participated, so anyone who pays attention to Ghibli will also pay attention to this animation.

And in this, you can also see the shadow of some animation after Ghibli.

Cat in Boots

I want to be an animated feature film shot by Oriental Disney. The story comes from the well-known western classic fairy tales.

Miyazaki Hayao also participated in the animation of this film.

Arabian nights

The first part of Osamu Tezuka’s animated feature film trilogy for adults still looks very powerful today. The story itself is a re-compilation of classic stories, with many adult elements, and the display method is very animated, more free and more unconstrained.

Flying ghost ship

Shotaro Ishinomori cartoon adaptation, Miyazaki Hayao also participated in the production.

I may feel a lot of problems when I look at it now, but in that year, this young adventure story, which combines science fiction and horror, still had a lot of exploration, including thinking about human nature.

Sad Belladonna

"Bug Studio", also from Osamu Tezuka, is an animation for adults. At that time, it seemed that the style was not so acceptable in the mainstream. However, it is still out of date to look at it now.

Some of them are even like a work of art, with unique painting style and watercolor painting, so they are also well received in Douban.

The bell of the seven spirits

Adapted from the works of Takashi Yanase, the author of bread superman, is a lamb story. But it seems that it is not so suitable for children. Even the evaluation will think that this animation is a bit dark, scary and weird.

Because, this story is about, after the lamb’s mother was killed by a wolf, he became a hunter by learning from the wolf.

Ryokotaro

Based on a folk story, Ryokotaro goes through hardships and rescues his mother.

And this film is a childhood memory of many people because it has been released in China.

Acadia of my youth

The cooperation between the famous Leiji Matsumoto and Tomoharu Katsumata, the director of the animated version of "The Three Kingdoms".

As a very unpopular theatrical version, the audience who have seen it are also full of praise for this film.

Barefoot boy

It is set in Japan after the atomic bombing in Hiroshima, so it also belongs to anti-war works.

It seems that it is always compared with the Tomb of Fireflies, and it is especially tearful.

Night on the Galaxy Railway

Adapted from a classic story, but the protagonists are all cats. The story itself is sad and touching. It is a cartoon worthy of attention and even inspired Spirited Away in Miyazaki Hayao.

Angel’s egg

Mamoru Oshii’s early debut, his cooperation with Yoshitaka Amano. Many friends who like animation should have seen this one.

Arion.

The adaptation of Greek fairy tales, with the soundtrack of Joe Hisaishi, is directed by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, who is the personal design and painting supervisor of mobile suit Gundam.

Wang Li’s Cosmic Army: Wings of Oneamis

GAINAX masterpiece, the behind-the-scenes lineup is very strong. Directed by Hiroyuki Yamaga, set by Sadamoto Yoshiyuki people, with Hideaki Anno as special effects painting and painting supervisor, and the music of Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Robot carnival

A collection of short films with the theme of robots is also a collection of many outstanding animation directors, such as Katsuhiro Otomo and Yasuomi Umesu, each with a different style.

My Neighbor Totoro

One of Miyazaki Hayao’s representative works, Douban high-scoring cartoon and the story of my neighbor totoro, need not be introduced too much.

Tomb of fireflies

One of Gao Tianxun’s representative works, a touching cartoon, is also a well-known high-scoring cartoon of Douban.

Akira.

Katsuhiro Otomo’s masterpiece is also an animation classic in many people’s minds.

Legend of the boy

It is also an animation that is not suitable for children. H plus action and violence is actually a combination of three OVAs. If you know Toshio Maeda, you should know what this film will have.

Red pig

Works also from Miyazaki Hayao, especially like the kind of lone ranger general treatment, and romantic friendship.

The underground slide show painted the little girl toon

Girls’ Toon and Circus’ Alien World. Anyone who pays attention to Japanese animation should also know this film. The elements of darkness and terror are also somewhat sad.

Beasts and soldiers defend the wind.

The action of halberd is fantastic, and the action drama of Yoshiaki Kawajiri animation is excellent. Basically, I love every movie, including this one.

Whisper of the Heart

Also from Ghibli’s animation works, Miyazaki Hayao participated in the screenwriter. A simple and touching youth love story. It’s a pity that the director Yoshifumi Kondō died prematurely, so we can’t see more possibilities of his works.

Memories trilogy

It is also a very famous collection of short films, with one paragraph for each director such as Katsuhiro Otomo and three short science fiction stories.

Ghost in the shell.

One of Mamoru Oshii’s masterpieces, the great ghost in the shell.

Ghost princess

In addition to being a masterpiece of animation in Miyazaki Hayao, this film has also brought more international fame to Ghibli, including its release in North America.

The house without hemp

Jin Min’s feature film debut is still a psychological thriller.

New Century Gospel Warrior Theater Edition: Air/ Sincerely for You

One of the EVA theatrical editions, you are all familiar with it.

Jin Roh: The Wolf Brigade.

Screenplay by Mamoru Oshii, directed by Hiroyuki Okiura, violence and action scenes, and metaphors in the film are all worthy of attention.

Girl Revolution: A Silent Record of the Spring Period

This theatrical version has taken a bolder step than the TV version, and thus won more praise.

Metropolis

Written by Katsuhiro Otomo, directed by Rintaro, and adapted from a cartoon of the same name by Osamu Tezuka, it is an excellent sci-fi animation.

Voice of the stars

Makoto Shinkai stepped onto the stage, once again unable to tell the helpless story of loving you face to face.

Tokyo godfathers.

Jin Min another, warm at the same time, continue to be unconstrained style.

Shell mobile team 2: not guilty

Of the two ghost in the shell films, it’s hard to say which one I love more. They are both excellent works recommended by five stars.

Psychological game

Masaaki Yuasa also came to show his wonderful imagination and unique painting style in animation.

Bad boy

Adapted from Taiyô Matsumoto’s works, the equally popular Bad Boy.

Summer Battle

I love a Mamoru Hosoda’s work. The only regret is that I didn’t see this movie on the big screen this summer.

Fantasy new son and Millennium magic

A warm summer memory.

Tales of Hui Ye Ji

The last animated feature film directed by Gao Tianxun tells an old story in a traditional style, which is very rare.

Giovanni Island

Anti-war class again.

Flowers and the murder of Alice

Shunji Iwai continued to tell the story of flowers and Alice in an animated way.

"Your name. 》

Makoto Shinkai’s film is not only outstanding in quality, but also very successful at the box office.

The shape of sound

Kyoto Animation’s works.

"Spring night is short, girl, go ahead!" 》

Another Masaaki Yuasa, in which he perfectly combines his imagination with the unrestrained animation form.

Leeds and the Jade Bird

Also from Kyoto Animation, but this evaluation is better, and it is also very campus-like.

Music

I was looking forward to this story when I saw the preview, about the bad teenagers who had never been exposed to musical instruments and started after forming a band.

Promare.

Hiroyuki Imaishi’s film is also unique and bold.

The list of the top 50 Japanese animations I watched and listened to this time is still very interesting, taking into account the masterpieces and classics of various periods. Of course, there are still some animations that people think are great, but it doesn’t matter.

I think the significance of the list is to help you broaden your horizons, not what you have seen, but what you may be interested in.

For example, after finishing this list, I have several movies and put them on the list I want to see.

That’s good.

So, which one do you like best?