15 Japanese Anime films that deserve an Oscar

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Paprika (Image via Sony Pictures)
Paprika (Image via Sony Pictures)

1) A Silent Voice (2016)

A Silent Voice (Image via Shochiku)
A Silent Voice (Image via Shochiku)

Naoko Yamada directed A Silent Voice, which came out in 2016. The film tells the story of Shoya Ishida, a boy who bullied a deaf girl named Shoko Nishimiya when they were in elementary school. Years later, Shoya is overwhelmed by guilt and decides to find her to make amends. The movie follows his efforts to repair the damage he caused while also dealing with his own feelings of shame and isolation. It handles bullying and disability with honesty and care. Its animation captures emotions through subtle gestures and expressions. The story’s focus on redemption and forgiveness deserved Oscar recognition.

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Edited by Sugnik Mondal