10 Most Influential Anime Movies in the West
From Akira to Spirited Away, these are the single most influential anime movies in the West, impacting movies, shows, and culture itself.
Anime is highly influential, and anyone who denies it doesn't fully understand its impact on the world. Not only were Japanese filmmakers able to thrive in the type of films that they seem to do best, but their creativity and storytelling rubbed off on worldwide creators, and they started making genre leaps themselves. Whether it was sci-fi, cyberpunk, or just emotional storytelling, some anime movies changed the cinematic landscape in the West.
