List of the best Isao Takahata movies: Grave of the Fireflies(1988), The Tale of the Princess Kaguya(2013), Pom Poko(1994), Only Yesterday(1991) ... ...
Anime, War, Drama
Japan
1988
88 Minutes
Director
A young boy and his little sister struggle to survive in Japan during World War II.
Anime, Fantasy
Japan
2013
137 Minutes
Director
Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthralls all who encounter her, but ultimately she must confront her fate, the punishment for her crime.
Anime, Fantasy
Japan
1994
112 Minutes
Director
hero mystic creature earl playful cool lighthearted intense engaging japan threat of extinction threats companionship fighting fight for justice mythical creatures adventure revenge mystery pursuit
A community of magical shape-shifting raccoon dogs struggle to prevent their forest home from being destroyed by urban development.
Anime, Drama
1991
118 Minutes
Director
A put-upon 27-year-old Japanese office worker travels to the countryside and reminisces about her childhood in Tokyo and what life could have been.