10 Best Animated Sci-Fi Movies

3. Ghost In The Shell

Ghost in the Shell
Manga Entertainment

Based on the manga of the same name, Ghost in the Shell was released in 1995.

Set in 2029, it follows a cyborg public security agent who is hunts a hacker known as the Puppet Master.

Initially it was a box office failure, but has since gained a cult following and is widely considered to be one of the greatest anime movies of all time.

Ghost in the Shell manages to embody everything it is to be cyberpunk as well being an incredible sci-fi narrative. Its art style is absolutely flawless, and it's hard to watch without letting your jaw fall open at its sheer beauty.

Ghost in the Shell has since blossomed into a profitable franchise, with a total of 4 movies, a TV show and a handful of video games, and boasts fans the world over.

Ghost in the Shell also inspired the Wachowskis to make The Matrix, as well as inspiring blockbuster movies such as A.I. Artificial Intelligence and Avatar, as well as the Deus Ex video game series.

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