Tuttle Publishing Japans Anime Revolution!: Twenty Animated Films That Changed the World

A survey of the twenty most important Japanese anime films and filmmakers of all time--from Ghost in the Shell by Mamoru Oshii to Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki! Anime Revolution!presents twenty pivotal moments in Japanese anime history--from Japan's first animated feature to modern blockbusters which have redefined the art form. Anime expert Jonathan Clements describes the storytelling innovations and technological advances that made this possible--as well as the filmmakers behind the transformation, from Hayao Miyazaki to Naoko Yamada.This illuminating book describes the 20 most important films in anime history, including: Momotaro: áReleased at the end of World War II, this was Japan's first feature-length anime My Neighbor Totoro: áMiyazaki's iconic work, created as an alternative to formulaic animated films it has no conflict or antagonist Ghost in the Shell: áThe influential sci-fi feature which inspired The Matrix and later spawned its own anime spin-off, The Animatrix The End of Evangelion: áA follow-up to the hit TV series Neon Genesis Evangelion, made in response to fans dissatisfied with the original series finale Spirited Away: áThe Oscar-winning anime that is the highest-grossing Japanese films of all time A Silent Voice: áAdapted from a popular manga and notable for being the first anime directed by a woman Plus 14 other landmark films! >With 50 full-color photos, this fascinating book is a must-read for every devoted fan of Japanese anime!