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When thinking of anime movies, one must recall the two different kinds. The first, created as an accompaniment or supplement to an anime series, might be of the very best quality, but still unable to stand on its own without the series that inspired it. However, the favorite anime films of the critics are the ones created specifically as works of art themselves. These are judged by somewhat different and usually higher standards. And many of these films measure up to these standards, no matter how high they are.

Some anime movies are disappointing because they play upon fan devotion to the original series. The final episode of the popular Fullmetal Alchemist anime left many things hanging. It was clear that the creators simply expected fans to fork over money for the anime DVD of Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conquerer of Shamballa, for the resolution of these issues. Most fans did so, but there was a lot of grumbling. On the other hand, movies like the ones based on the Naruto anime, while not spectacular, have been enjoyed because they feel more “honest,” fitting in well with the ongoing series itself.

The real jewels among anime movies, however, are those not necessarily connected to an anime television series, but which stand on their own. The earliest well-known film of this sort was Akira, from 1988. It brought the anime art style to North America, and told an intense, sometimes violent story that demonstrated that anime was not merely a children’s cartoon genre. In more recent years, with the appearance of the top anime films of Hayao Miyazaki, the power of the anime form has taken the movie world by storm. His film, Spirited Away, was the first anime film that won an Academy Award.

Anime movies run the gamut from silly to sublime. The ones associated with actual anime series can rarely stand on their own, plot-wise, yet they often demonstrate great beauty and skill in their creation. But the ones created as standalone works of art are the real exemplars, and exhibit all the beauty of the anime art form, frequently combined with a depth of plot and characterization. Whether one thinks of Vexille, recently acclaimed at several major film festivals, or Miyazaki’s Academy Award, it’s clear that the top anime films can stand on their own, right alongside some of the other great works on film.

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Online video streaming has made all the difference for fans with an interest in catching the latest anime episodes from their favorite series. At one point, they really had just two options. Either spend a lot on DVDs from the many available series, or be subject to the whims of television networks who broadcasted a few series that were generally geared to quite a young audience. When streaming anime became available online, these fans had another option, and more chances to see their favorite episodes for free.

As video streaming technology became big on the internet through the 2000s, the best-loved episodes of an anime series became much easier to see. Many series were placed online, and people not only could watch streaming anime but could download it to their computers as well. Of course, this immediately created copyright issues, because most people who put episodes online did it without the permission of the licensed holders; the big distribution companies. And those who downloaded episodes were not paying for them.

The first impulse of distribution companies was to sue everybody who placed unlicensed anime episodes online. This still continues to some extent, but most companies realized quickly it would become very expensive, and bring bad publicity to attack their own fans on that scale. Instead, they chose ways of working with fans rather than against them, and created video portals where people could watch their favorite anime for free, and download and own higher quality videos for a fee. Those who simply never had the money to fork over to the corporations were not shut out, but the companies’ real target, people with cash, were reached more easily. It was a win-win situation for everyone.

Streaming technologies have allowed another new trend for watching anime episodes. Often the impetus for illegal downloads was that it sometimes took new series three or four years to get from Japan to North America. But the latest development sees companies like GDH/Gonzo and FUNimation streaming anime from certain series on their video portals mere hours after each episode has aired in Japan. This answers fans’ desire to see new series immediately, often making them more willing to wait for later downloads. The new technologies have made fans much happier, and allowed distributors some new options as well.

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