Anime style movies originated in Japan and have a very distinctive style which is characterized by colorful graphics, vibrant characters, and fantastic themes.

Which are good anime to watch? The answer depends on what "turns you on" - cinematically speaking!

During our research we discovered, to our surprise, that the first commercial anime was created in Japan in 1917. Anime developed over successive decades and achieved the general style we recognize today in the 1960's. It now attracts a growing domestic and international audience.

Anime production techniques differ from conventional animation by focusing less on the animation of movement and more on the realism of settings. It also makes greater use of camera effects, including panning, zooming and angle shots.

With hundreds of companies now in the market, there a many good anime to watch.

These are our top 10 action anime:

1. Code Geass: Lelouch of the rebellion A young student in Japan becomes involved in a battle to destroy the invaders of Japan.

2. Elfen Lied Tells the story of a search for a schitzophrenic serial killer.

3. Mirai Nikk iDeals with time and space where criteria defy the natural order.

4 Highschool of the dead A world in which humans become zombies and a small group of students struggle to survive.

5. Death NoteA high school student attempts to rid the world of criminals using a unique notebook.

6. Naruto A ninja saga following young ninjas in training.

7. Guilty CrownA 17-year old boy with psychic power sets out to free Japan from being controlled by an external force

8. The Blue ExorcistA boy must become an exorcist to defeat Satan.

9. Accel WorldSet in the future, it tells a story about a bullied school boy whose life changes as the world slows down.

10. Soul EaterThis storyline covers madness and how to stop it by rooting out all evil.

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