A survey of the twenty most important Japanese anime films and filmmakers of all time-from Ghost in the Shell by Mamoru Oshii to Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki! Anime Revolution! presents twenty pivotal moments in Japanese anime history-from Japan's first animated feature to modern blockbusters which have redefined the art form. Anime expert Jonathan Clements describes the storytelling innovations and technological advances that made this possible-as well as the filmmakers behind the transformation, from Hayao Miyazaki to Naoko Yamada. This illuminating book describes the 20 most important films in anime history, including: - Momotaro: áReleased at the end of World War II, this was Japan's first feature-length anime- My Neighbor Totoro: áMiyazaki's iconic work, created as an alternative to formulaic animated films it has no conflict or antagonist- Ghost in the Shell: áThe influential sci-fi feature which inspired The Matrix and later spawned its own anime spin-off, The Animatrix - The End of Evangelion: áA follow-up to the hit TV series Neon Genesis Evangelion , made in response to fans dissatisfied with the original series finale- Spirited Away: áThe Oscar-winning anime that is the highest-grossing Japanese films of all time- A Silent Voice: áAdapted from a popular manga and notable for being the first anime directed by a woman- Plus 14 other landmark films! Clements reveals behind-the-scenes decisions that changed the course of Japanese animation. Which movie was finished by a group of out-of-work waitresses? Which animator hated his work so much that he threatened to shave off his eyebrows? Which film caused of a ôcivil warö in sci-fi fandom? Which blue-chip classic nearly bankrupted its producers? With 50 full-color photos, this fascinating book is a must-read for every devoted fan of Japanese anime!.