 If you liked
Koukaku Kidoutai
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Akira
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Two cyberpunk classics, but with a slightly differant approach. While Akira is more action-oriented, Ghost in the Shell is more cerebral
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Recommended by Hound_of_Ulster
Both films have somewhat related questions about identity and both offer multilayers of depth worth re-watching it.
Prime examples of the cyberpunk genre. Both deal with some deep subjects, though GITS is more focused on the philosophy, while Akira is focused on action.
dark cyberpunk era... in love it 80/90s
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Recommended by Aniulka1126
Similar setting: The movies both take place in a grimy futuristic metropolis teeming with all sorts of criminal activity. They both have a similar feeling to me, and have animation styles that are very reminiscent of each other.
Both Akira and Ghost in the Shell are great cyber-punk thrillers and instant cult classics in the anime world. Both have to do with diving into the human mind and trying to unfold its secrets, mysteries and capabilities. If you enjoyed watching one of them then you should definitely check out the other.
Both are very mature and very influential cyberpunk films centered on the mysteries of humanity.
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Recommended by LittleCaesars
Both have great action with 90s cyberpunk/retro-futurism, set in grimy but impressive cityscapes.
Both are from the cyberpunk era of anime and both have a Blade Runner kind of feel to them. Ghost in the Shell and Akira are exquisite masterpieces, set in dark, dirty, futuristic cities. Absolute must-see movies.
These are both cyberpunk classics, with similar feel.
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Recommended by opasnimiki
Both are cyberpunk, cult classic anime. They have a multi-layered storyline and deal with similar themes, while also raising some interesting philosophical questions. Akira is more action-oriented, while Ghost in the Shell is more psychological.
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Recommended by BohemianRhapsody
These two films are cornerstones of the anime 'canon'. Both have ridiculously high animation quality that can put even modern productions to shame. Coupled with deep themes that stick with you long after the credits roll and presentation that loves to screw with your mind, and you have the two movies that proved to the world Japanese animation could produce works of ART. Calling yourself a serious anime fan if you haven't seen 'Akira' and 'Ghost In The Shell' at least once is like saying you're a devotee of the theater but have never read 'Hamlet' or 'Oedipus Rex'.
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Recommended by PowerUpOrDie
Both share: impressive animation, engrossing art direction, philosophical subtext, political commentary, intense action scenes, brutal violence, and thought-provoking conclusions. In short, Akira and Ghost in the Shell are two landmark anime classics that redefined their respective genre not only in anime, but other mediums as well.
both movies are sci-fies that were really important for their time, and inspired a lot of different shows.
Cyberpunk classics that feature groundbreaking animation and ask questions about how technology could directly affect the human body. In contrast to Ghost in the Shell's slower pacing and more prominent use of symbolism, Akira takes a bloodier, more action-oriented approach to its topics.
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Recommended by MarisaTheCube
both are sci fi themed stories with moments of philosphy,action and how technology can go wrong as well too.
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Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost
The movies share the same setting, Neo Tokyo, and the same cyberpunk aesthetic. In addition, they deal with related questions about what makes a human.
Akira and Ghost in the Shell are both classic anime movies. They have gorgeous animation, fantastic soundtracks, and intriguing (if not a little confusing) storylines.
If you enjoyed one of these films, then I can almost guarantee you'll like the other!
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Recommended by Wicker_Senpai93
Both anime are cyberpunk classics with extremely high quality animation and incredible artwork, and that's not even taking into account their age. Needless to say, both of these movies have aged extremely well. Both have very unique soundtracks, intriguing storylines, and layered characters. Both are highly enjoyable while occasionally being convoluted(I'll admit, even I don't understand what I'm seeing half the time, it's just so damn cool). I don't know what else to say, but if you love one, you'll absolutely love the other.
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Recommended by AcbSnakeDemon
Both are Sci-Fi classics with fantastic visuals, good audio and deep themes. Both of them also have had a huge impact in anime as a medium.
They both focus on technology and the pairing of man and machine. Ghost in the shell is much more symbolic than Akira, its animation was inspired by that of Akira.
These two movies are cyberpunk, the animation style is pretty similar, and not to mention classics. Great movies for analysis and depending on how you interpret them they offer a great story.
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Recommended by mangalight
sci-fi, really old, great animations for their time, imo Koukaku Kidoutai has the better storyline.
If you liked Akira, you'll definitely like this.
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Recommended by FalseOracle
These are two of the most important Cyberpunk anime movie of all, if you want to see big explosion like akira there's ghost in the shell
Both are great science fiction classics set in Neo Tokyo.
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Recommended by SergioGamo