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Zima Entertainment is a Mexican distributor dedicated to distributing movies and series in theaters and home format, mainly only in their original language with subtitles. In this list you will find all the animes that they have distributed, both in home format and movie theaters.

These series / movies are great to start with and don't require a lot of effort, like saying chill (ok maybe for evangelion no but ssshhh), they are divinely animated works.

just from some quick research. almost certainly incomplete.

A compilation of anime that began airing during the month of March.

March is most notable for airing the entire original run of Sailor Moon tv series, Digimon Adventures as well as for the conclusion of the Rebuild of Evangelion Movies with Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice upon a time.


See Also:

January: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15005
February: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15006
April: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15029
May: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15033
June: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15041
July: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15044
August: ttps://myanimelist.net/stacks/15051
September: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15053
October: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15101
November: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15102
December: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15104

Mamoru Oshii is a popular creator and has been involved in several anime in both major and minor roles.

This stack is intended as a guide to specifically just his own creative works, all anime listed here were either directed by Oshii or created by him.

Entries not directed by Oshii have a note explaining his involvement.

GKIDS is an American film distributor based in New York with, according to the Los Angeles Times, a focus on "sophisticated, indie" animation. GKIDS releases critically acclaimed mostly hand-drawn, international films—such as the works of the independent Japanese anime studio Studio Ghibli—to North American audiences. GKIDS also distributes computer animated and stop-motion films in addition to hand-drawn ones, as well as American films by independent filmmakers. The name is said to be an acronym for "Guerrilla Kids International Distribution Syndicate".

In this list are those anime that have been distributed by the distributor GKIDS.

Part 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15592

Had an enough of the seasonal garbage where every character is a highschooler? Look no further that here are the ones starring an actual adult.

In the dawn of the digital age, many creators have expressed their hopes and fears about technology and its influence on human society through science fiction anime, creating many interesting interepretations of what our future could be (or even what our present is) with regards to the ever accelerating integration of technology into our lives.

Some of these anime may explore technological revolution in a military or political context, some others in intimate personal dramas. Some are hard, realistic, grounded sci-fi with a lo of genuine scientific backing and others are bordering in fantasy. Some of these are true cyberpunk, and others are entirely opposed to it. Some of these works are pessimistic and fearful about tecnhology, whereas others present hopeful and idealistic possibilities, and some others simply present a grey future with as many advantages as disadvantages. But the main connecting aspect here is the exploration of sci-fi as a fundamental theme and the exploration of te philosophical, sociopolitical and/or psychological consequences of technology whether directly or indirectly, seriously or lightheartedly.

Common tropes & themes: artificial intelligence & meaning of being human, technological implants/bodily enhancements, virtual/augmented reality, social media & deep internet, space travel & space war, extreme capitalism and urbanism in the digital age, personal relationships between humans and androids, discrimination and opression between humans and androids, psychological/physical deterioration due to use of experimental technology

Notes:
- For Blame! read the manga instead
- For The Animatrix, watch The Matrix movies first
- For Blade Runner: Black Out 2022, watch the Blade Runner movies first

Anime series that covers all of the original source they're based on, with some notes.

Part 2: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/19939
Part 3: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/20122
Part 4: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/20258
Part 5: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/20709
Part 6: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/20940
Part 7: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/21451
Part 8: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/21523
Part 9: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/29835
Part 10: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/35847
Part 11: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/39870
Part 12: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/41719
Part 13: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/42460
Part 14: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/46685

Anime that have decided to be different than the meaningless ''Marvel-esque'' series made for the masses. These have actual meaning and messages that the audience could learn and gain something about themselves.

All entries are listed in alphabetical order with the expection of the Gundam Universal Centuary which are listed in chronological order (0079-0105).

Thrillers, Political dramas, mysteries, and action films that are a little too aware of the way things work...

"You cannot stare evil in the face; it has no face. It has no body, no bones, no blood. Any attempt to describe it ends in glibness and self-delusion."
- Mario Spezi & Douglas Preston, The Monster of Florence

"Who can gaze into the mirror without becoming evil? The mirror does not reflect evil, but creates it."
- Ghost In The Shell 2: Innocence

More mature stuff without common anime tropes.

Some cyberpunk inspired anime series.

Standalone anime movies from 2000-2009.
Other Movies:
Cencoroll (Short)

Animes that don't feel like there an anime. Would probably work as a live action film/series if given to the right people.





Note: I am aware of the existence of the live actions of Cowboy Bebop and Ghost in the Shell, but since I haven't watched them I cannot form a proper opinion on them.

> Alternate Versions/Summaries:
Koukaku Kidoutai 2.0 (Remade version of the 1995 movie made to commemorate the release of The Sky Crawlers)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man (Summary)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven (Summary)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society 3D (The movie was converted into stereoscopic 3D)
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 - Sustainable War (Summary)
Koukaku Kidoutai: SAC_2045 Movie (Summary)
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Alternative Architecture (Alternate Version) (Includes New Arc)


> Not Included: (Short Specials)
Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - Tachikoma na Hibi
Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG - Tachikoma na Hibi
Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - Tachikoma na Hibi (TV)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Tachikomatic Days Fan Disc
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man - Tachikomatic Days
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven - Tachikomatic Days
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society: Uchikomatic Days
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Solid State Society 3D: Tachikomatic Days
Koukaku Kidoutai Arise: Ghost in the Shell - Logicoma Specials
Koukaku Kidoutai Arise: Another Mission
Koukaku Kidoutai Arise [.jp]
Koukaku Kidoutai Nyuumon Arise

The biggest anime film directors making standalone anime films outside of Studio Ghibli films.

Directors:
> Hosoda, Mamoru (Wolf Children)
> Shinkai, Makoto (Your Name.)
> Kon, Satoshi (Perfect Blue)
Also Included:
> Oshii, Mamoru (Ghost in the Shell)
> Otomo, Katsuhiro (Akira)

Before the likes of Saint Seiya, Dragon Ball Z and Pokemon conquering the kids in the west, it was actually Akira that opened the door and made people realize that the cartoons coming from Japan weren't what you would expect from Disney or your TV channels.
A huge flood of VHS tapes came showing animations with mature themes, absurd plots, and enough graphic sex and violence to make parents freak out... what a glorious time!
They don't make cartoons like this anymore.

This is a comprehensive list with stuff from very good to very trashy, but all in the same spirit.
Some early 00's also included.

ps: I also recommend, but can't include here, the second Violence Jack movie, A Kite and Mezzo Forte.

Glorious 80's and 90's (Supernatural, Mystery and Horror)
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/30605

Around the late 90s and early 2000s (the "Y2K Era", if you will), art style trends included a softer and more realistic look characterized by rounded, prominent noses and smaller eyes. These style trends were often found in darker, more adult anime, though some lighter-hearted productions could fall under the "Y2K Art Style" label as well. They just don't make anime that look like this anymore!