12) Akira (1988)

Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira is a landmark in animation, but it was certainly ahead of the curve when it was released in 1988. Although this earned it a sizeable following in Japan, it did not immediately make a dent in the Western audience to appreciate its complex narrative and stunning visuals. Year after year as anime gained ground globally, it became a symbol of this potential. Its influence on cyberpunk aesthetics and storytelling transcends words, and it has proven to be one of the greatest ever made animated films.
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Edited by Abhimanyu Sharma