Many filmmakers are also anime fans. Accordingly, directors are inspired by anime, resulting in some films that remind us of famous anime classics. Five of them are introduced to you.
How were the films selected? The mentioned films either have scenes that are known from anime or are similar in terms of story, themes, or design.
Many of the films are even a confirmed source of inspiration for the mentioned films. If your favorites are not included, let us know in the comments.
1. Black Swan and Perfect Blue
Darren Aronofsky released Black Swan in 2010. The psychological thriller dealt with ballet and the slow self-destruction of the dancer Nina Sayers, portrayed in the film by Natalie Portman. In this, there are hallucinations and unrealistic scenes with horror elements.
The film strongly resembles Satoshi Kon’s masterpiece Perfect Blue. Mima is a former idol who now wants to work as an actress. However, in the film, she is stalked by an obsessed fan, but the true horror occurs in her mind, filled with hallucinations and an old self.
Both films are about success, pressure, and the resulting destruction of the self.
