Post-Open the Door depression? We get it. Here are 8 shows the community actually stands behind for fans of Avant Garde and Fantasy.
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Murakami made this movie in cooperation with Louis Vuitton, the handbag producer. It is more a commercial for Louis Vuitton than it is an anime movie, however the animation is quite special.
Containing shorts that could not be included in the original, Genius Party Beyond weaves stories that are both deep and insightful: the idea all life is relative in size, the consequences of an oppressive government, and how to deal with your darker desires, among others. From...
Cat Soup is an extremely difficult film to describe, due to its awesome surrealism and almost nonexistant dialogue. It is more a work of art than an anime. There are many underlying themes, such as the transcience of man's existence, but it can be enjoyed without understanding...
At the tender age of 14, high school student Naru Sekiya finds that she pales in comparison to the fairy tale princesses she adores so much, not to mention the ideal girl she wants to be in contrast to her peers. Her childhood friend Yaya Sasame is enjoying herself with her...
A young girl is transported to a magical world by a storefront bear in this anime short by Studio Colorido.
The film is set in the distant future in a city called Cahmpon. A scientist creates a synthetic life-form called Noiseman, which erases music from the airwaves by turning it into crystals. A group of Biker street kids rebels against this tyranny. (Source: ANN)
A boy walks down the street and as he goes along his strides increase. Eventually he leaps over towns, forests, and oceans, seeing many things and surprising many people along the way. (Source: ANN)
Tortov Roddle is a man of few words on a journey through a calm and obscure new land, interacting with its inhabitants along the way. As he rides on his long-legged pig through the desert from town to town, he observes the interesting and quirky customs of the locals and...
Fans who liked Open the Door tend to recommend Superflat Monogram, Genius Party Beyond, Cat Soup the most. If you're into Avant Garde and Fantasy, any of these are a solid pick.
Open the Door has a 6.01 on MAL from 4,718 ratings. Scores are mixed, but plenty of fans swear by it. Worth trying if the premise sounds interesting.
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