It seems that the world of animation begins and ends at Disney and Pixar (which is also from Disney), but nothing is further from the truth. There are a large number of animated films that are not from these studios and that are true masterpieces. Therefore, today we want to show you 6 films of this type that you will love if you are a fan of animation. As you will see, there are options that are even far superior to what the two usual studios offer us.
There is no doubt that both Disney and Pixar have made history in animation. Some of his movies, like The Lion King or the saga toy story, They are legendary and fans of this type of cinema cannot miss them.
However, there are many more animated movies that are worth outside of these two studies and we recommend these.
1. Spirited Away (Studio Ghibli)
Actually, we recommend almost any film made by Ghibli and its founder, the legendary Hayo Miyazaki. From Mi Vecino Totoro to La princesa Mononoke, going through this Spirited Away, which I highlight simply out of pure personal preference, although almost all of them are true works of art.
The animation is spectacular, traditional and with an inimitable aftertaste very typical of this studio. On top of that, his stories are always magical, with a background of tenderness and humanity that is hard to beat.
2. How to train your dragon (Dreamworks)
If you want something more in line with the Disney/Pixar spirit, but not theirs, the answer is, without a doubt, the saga How to Train Your Dragon. The success of the Dreamworks studio film has made it a three-film franchise for now.
And all three maintain a good level, although the best is the first. He lost at the Oscars for best animated film, but his rival was nothing less than Toy Story 3.
From that same study, we also recommend Megamind. Very funny.
3. Your name (Comix Wave Films – Tōhō)
We return to Japan again to a cult animated film, Your name.
There we are told the story of a boy and a girl who occasionally wake up in each other's bodies and don't know each other at all. The development of history and their search for what is happening to them has given rise to a mythical film among fans of anime.
However, the quality of its design, its visual style and its plot are suitable for any good movie fan.
4. Akira (Katsuhiro Otomo)
And if we talk about legends and masterpieces, without a doubt, Akira must be at the top. The 1988 film does not age one iota and shows us a Neo-Tokyo in a future that, in reality, has already passed, because it is set in 2019.
Essential if you are a lover of anime’s most emblematic landmarks, the cyberpunk or, simply, you have good taste.
5. The Iron Giant (Warner Bros.)
one of the movies more emotional and another of those rare masterpieces that do not have the Disney / Pixar stampAlthough, actually, a little yes. The film is from 1999 and was directed by Brad Bird who, after her, would sign some films mythical Pixar, like Ratatouille o Los increíbles 2.
Although it was a box office flop, It is excellent and has been claimed over the years. Also, it's probably Vin Diesel's best role.
6. The Breadwinner / The Bread of War (Netflix)
Produced by Angelina Jolie among others, this animated film, Oscar nominated and produced by Netflix (you can see it there), narrates the life of Parvana, an Afghan girl who lives under the Taliban regime.
Essential if you like good animation and more adult themes.
As you can see, there is life, and a lot of it, beyond the almighty Disney and Netflix. So if you want a breath of fresh air, feel free to take a look at any of these animated moviesbecause they are excellent.