Did you like “Suzume”? Then Check Out These Other Modern Anime Classics

“Spirited Away” (2001)

The girl Chihiro leaves the city with her despicable parents. Along the way, the adults are transformed into pigs and she, still in human form, becomes a slave to a secret world ruled by legendary creatures. It is the film that gave Hayao Miyazaki his well-deserved Oscar.

“Tokyo Godfathers” (2003)

The alcoholic Gin, the teenage Miyuki, and the former nightclub worker Hana all live in Tokyo, Japan, without a home. They find a newborn baby in the garbage. This discovery will lead them to face the reasons that led them to the streets, as well as the humanity to which they cling.

“Your Name” (2016)

Teenagers Taki and Mitsuha live one in the city, the other in a small town. Both, for some reason, swap bodies and live each other’s lives; changing it. The links between the two develop, but keeping in touch will be difficult when reality gets in the way. It will be taken to a Hollywood movie.

“Lupin III: The First” (2019)

Based on the popular manga and anime, it follows Lupine III, grandson of the legendary thief Arsene Lupin. The protagonist tries to steal a treasure that not even his grandfather could, but he will be involved in a complex plot with chases, shots and Nazis. It stands out for its computer animation with great emphasis on facial expressions.

“Belle” (2021)

Inspired by the story “Beauty and the Beast”, it follows the story of Suzu, a teenager with socialization problems who, once logged into a virtual reality social network, reveals her singing talent. In the midst of her fame, she meets the Dragon, a character hated by everyone in this world. The history of both will be connected.