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7 Japanese Animated Films with Absurd Plots That Become Audience Favorites

7 Japanese Animated Films with Absurd Plots That Become Audience Favorites

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7 Japanese Animated Films with Absurd Plots That Become Audience Favorites

Japanese animated films always have a unique way of captivating their audience. Not only through stunning visuals but also through storylines that are often difficult to understand. From tales of forest guardian spirits, soul exchanges, to creatures living in a world full of paradoxes, all make the audience wonder: what is actually happening?

Interestingly, it is these absurd stories that make Japanese animated films and series popular globally. This phenomenon shows that logic is not the only reason a work can be appreciated.

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HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE (2004): This film combines elements of magic, walking machines, and an unusual romance. Sophie, the hat maker, is cursed and works in the wizard Howl's castle. The story is layered and confusing, but that is precisely its charm.

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KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE (1989): This 1 hour and 43 minutes long film tells the story of a young girl named Kiki who leaves home to practice her witchcraft. Although it features a witch theme, the message of the film is actually about independence and the spirit of life.

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SPIRITED AWAY (2001): One of the most influential films in Japanese animation. The story of Chihiro, who is trapped in the spirit world, makes the audience think deeply. This film has won over 30 international awards and is still regarded as a masterpiece of Studio Ghibli.

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YOUR NAME (2016): This work by Makoto Shinkai made many viewers cry while also being confused. Two teenagers, Mitsuha and Taki, swap souls without a clear reason. This love story mixed with elements of time and dreams set box office records worldwide.

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WEATHERING WITH YOU (2019): This film combines romance, fantasy, and social issues. Hodoka, a young man who runs away to Tokyo, meets a girl named Hina who can control the weather. Strange yet touching — that is the signature style of Makoto Shinkai that made this film go viral.

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HELLO WORLD (2019): Directed by Tomohiko Ito, this film makes the audience's brains work hard. Naomi meets her future self and tries to change the tragic fate that befalls her lover. The time paradox plot confuses the audience but keeps them watching. Come on, read articles about other Japanese anime recommendations on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?