The Orbital Children

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1. PositivejustincliftMay 10, 2024

   That's definitely a "depends on your taste" thing. :)

   [The below are mostly series rather than movies]

   For something that's really interesting, and also family friendly, Den-noh Coil is really good:

   • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Den-noh_Coil

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   A similar "feel" kind of thing (family friendly) to the above is The Orbital Children:

   • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Orbital_Children

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   For stand out story, probably Made in Abyss:

   • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Made_in_Abyss

   Due to the animation style, it looks like a kid/teen focused show at first. Don't be fooled, it's really not.

   It has some incredibly complex (dark) themes. DON'T let young people watch that one (emotional trauma likely!).

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   If something "a bit different" is on the cards, then Cyberpunk Edgerunners is extremely good (I reckon):

   • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberpunk:_Edgerunners

   That's more of a Eastern+Western collaboration styling wise rather than pure Japanese anime. It's still a really good watch though. :)

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   Another western style one that's really good is Scavengers Reign:

   • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scavengers_Reign

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   Movies wise, probably Redline (2009) and Belle are the first to mind for me:

   • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redline_(2009_film)

   Very unique animation style, not everyone's cup of tea. ;)

   • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_(2021_film)

   Also family friendly. :)