Japan's 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: 嘝eleased at the end of World War II, this was Japan's first feature-length anime
• My Neighbor Totoro: 嘜iyazaki's iconic work, created as an alternative to formulaic animated films it has no conflict or antagonist
• Ghost in the Shell: 嗿he influential sci-fi feature which inspired The Matrix and later spawned its own anime spin-off, The Animatrix
• The End of Evangelion: 劀 follow-up to the hit TV series Neon Genesis Evangelion, made in response to fans dissatisfied with the original series finale
• Spirited Away: 嗿he Oscar-winning anime that is the highest-grossing Japanese films of all time
• A Silent Voice: 劀dapted from a popular manga and notable for being the first anime directed by a woman
• Plus 14 other landmark films!

Clements reveals behind-the-scenes decisions that changed the course of Japanese animation. Which movie was finished by a group of out-of-work waitresses? Which animator hated his work so much that he threatened to shave off his eyebrows? Which film caused of a 瀿ivil war?in sci-fi fandom? Which blue-chip classic nearly bankrupted its producers?

With 50 full-color photos, this fascinating book is a must-read for every devoted fan of Japanese anime!