The great narrative may elicit a wide range of emotions from a viewer, but something about the beauty and aesthetic of anime tend to raise the bar even higher. We laugh instead of smile. We openly weep instead of sobbing. When it comes to hammering that final nail into your heart, these games do so with such ease that you’ll swear rivers are gushing out of your eyes by the time the credits roll.
Grave of the Fireflies (1988):
Don’t be fooled by the captivating images; this film depicts the whole horror of World War II through the eyes of our two orphaned protagonists. We observe how conflict has robbed them of not only their innocence but also their optimism for the future as they roam around looking for food and shelter.
A Silent Voice (2016):
Shoyo must find a way to make apologies after bullying a deaf girl when he was younger. As he tries to find her, we witness the most heartfelt depiction of repentance and forgiveness we’ve ever seen in an anime.
Your Name (2016):
This is a love story unlike any other. When two teenagers from quite different walks of life wake up in one other’s bodies, they must not only deal with the gender switch but also with their growing feelings for one another.
Millennium Actress (2001):
An aging actress gives a rare interview, and we’re treated to a devastating look at how fame and riches can steal a person’s spark through flashbacks intercut with her career.
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