Direction: Mamoru Oshii

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Synopsis Ghost in the Shell (1995) is set in the year 2029, where society is deeply intertwined with technology and information networks. Criminal activities have evolved to exploit these networks, leading to the formation of Section 9, a specialized unit of...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Synopsis Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008) is a meticulously recreated edition of the 1995 classic, launched to coincide with the release of "The Sky Crawlers" in 2008. For this updated version, the original animations were entirely redone using cutting-edge digital...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Synopsis Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004) follows Batou, a cyborg with a human brain and memories, as he navigates a world where the distinction between humans and machines is blurred. Batou's journey explores the essence of humanity in a...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Synopsis Angel's Egg (1985) unfolds in a bleak and shadowy landscape where a young girl spends her days gathering water in jars and safeguarding a massive egg she always keeps with her. Her solitary existence is disrupted when an enigmatic figure...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Synopsis Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993) follows the story of a terrorist attack that is falsely attributed to the Air Force, leading to a complex political crisis. Special Vehicle Unit 2 finds itself in the center of this turmoil, navigating the...

Direction Yûji Fukawa · Masami Anô · Mitsuo Kamiri · Mamoru Oshii

Synopsis Nils no fushigi na tabi (TV Series) (1980) follows the journey of a mischievous young farm boy named Nils Holgersson. His cruel treatment of animals leads to a pivotal moment when he captures a mischievous goblin, pushing him over the...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Synopsis Urusei Yatsura Movie 2: Beautiful Dreamer (1984) follows the adventures of Lum, an alien who has made Earth her home alongside her human fiancé, Ataru, and their close friends. On the eve of the school festival, the world starts to...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Synopsis Patlabor: The Original Series (Mobile Police Patlabor) (TV Miniseries) (1988) follows the thrilling escapades of a specialized law enforcement division equipped with colossal robotic units. This unit, known for its advanced technology and skilled operatives, navigates the complexities of policing...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Synopsis Urusei Yatsura Movie 1: Only You (1983) follows the chaotic life of Ataru Moroboshi as he faces an unexpected dilemma. The town is abuzz with invitations to Ataru's wedding, but the surprise is that his alien fiancée Lum is not...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Synopsis The Sky Crawlers (2008) follows a group of youthful individuals known as Kildren, who are fated to remain forever young. These Kildren are acutely aware that each day might be their last, as they engage in a perpetual war that...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Synopsis PatLabor: The Mobile Police (1989) follows the story of a covert operation where a puzzling suicide and peculiar robot breakdowns serve as indicators of a sinister sabotage scheme. It is up to the elite Special Vehicle Unit 2 to unravel...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Cast Shigeru Chiba · Tomoko Ishimura · Yoshikazu Fujiki · Keishi Hunt

Synopsis Talking Head (1992) follows the intriguing narrative of a renowned director, Mamoru Oshii, whose sudden disappearance leaves a studio in turmoil. The search for a replacement director begins, but the situation escalates when members of the studio staff start meeting...

Direction Mamoru Oshii · Kazuo Yamazaki · Iku Suzuki · Keiji Hayakawa

Synopsis Urusei Yatsura (Lamu) (TV Series) (1981) follows the misadventures of Ataru Moroboshi, a young man known for his bad luck and insatiable curiosity. When extraterrestrials choose to invade Earth, Ataru is unexpectedly chosen to represent humanity in a high-stakes game...

Direction Hiroshi Sasagawa · Koichi Mashimo · Mamoru Oshii · Yûji Nunokawa

Synopsis Yatterman (TV Series) (1977) aired from 1977 to 1979 and centers around a enigmatic artifact called the Skull Stone (Dokurosutôn), which is dispersed across the globe. This stone possesses the ability to unveil the whereabouts of the world's most substantial...

Direction Mamoru Oshii · Tomomi Mochizuki

Synopsis Twilight Q (1987) begins with Mayumi's underwater discovery of an unusual camera. The film inside contains a puzzling photograph of her with an unfamiliar man. Intrigued, she learns that the camera model is not yet available to the public, leading...

Direction Shinji Aramaki · Daisuke Nishio · Hideki Futamura · Koichi Mashimo

Synopsis Halo Legends (2010) is an eight-episode anthology series, with each episode running between 10 to 15 minutes, delving into the rich history and origins of the expansive HALO universe. The series offers a deep dive into the backstories and pivotal...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Cast Shigeru Chiba · Machiko Washio · Hideyuki Tanaka · Eisei Amamoto

Synopsis The Red Spectacles (1987) unfolds in a dystopian future where the Metropolitan Police have established a police state to manage the escalating chaos. The elite Kerberos unit, also known as the Watchdogs of Hell, initially aimed to maintain order but...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Cast Malgorzata Foremniak · Wladyslaw Kowalski · Katarzyna Bargielowska · Jerzy Gudejko

Synopsis Avalon (2001) unfolds in a fictional central European metropolis where a highly addictive computer game, Avalon, provides substantial financial incentives and a perilous, alluring escape from the grim realities of daily existence. Ash, a seasoned and highly skilled player, effortlessly...

Direction Mamoru Oshii

Cast Shigeru Chiba · Yoshikazu Fujiki · Takashi Matsuyama · Eaching Sue

Synopsis Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer Cops (1991) follows the aftermath of a government-created elite police force, the Kerberos, disbanded after a brutal incident. The story unfolds as Inui, a former member of the Kerberos, seeks vengeance against his former leader, Koichi...