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Originally Posted by The Batlord
I would so totally show up and provide my own intense weeb enthusiasm and eat all your popcorn (preferably kettlecorn).
But you have an entire world of anime nerdistry to explore if you've only just discovered Ghost in the Shell. If I were you I'd ask my friend if he wants to turn GotS into a double feature with Akira. Any anime nerd who wouldn't want to watch both movies in a quasi-theater environment isn't worth the title.
After that then you absolutely, completely, and utterly must watch everything made by Hayao Miyazaki. He's pretty much the closest analogue to Walt Disney you will ever find, Japanese or otherwise. He is a ****ing genius of ridiculous proportions.
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Thanks, Bat. I will follow your recommendation. I've heard all the standard required viewings - Akira, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, Kiki's Delivery Service, Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro... both my wife and our mutual friend are anime devotees so I'm in good hands for some education.
I'll schedule a weekly flick with our friend - I'm sure he'd be delighted to take part.
Thanks!