"Love, vengeance, discovery, heartbreak, and fantasy abound in their narratives, sweeping viewers from the far past into a distant—and at times bleak—future. The films have a grand impact on society, from their stylistic choices to an infamous slide used in entertainment around the world.
To celebrate the expansiveness of this genre, Stacker looked at all animated movies on IMDb with at least 12,500 votes and narrowed the list down to the top 25 anime movies, with ties broken by votes. Here are the sublime movies that made the cut to become forever fan favorites that stand the test of time."
