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newmy51:
Hi Baka,

First post, member for years.  I admire Miyazaki's films which don't appear they're shot for a PG audience.  In a desert of either toothlessness or senseless gratuity in the portayal of violence in filmmaking, the balance struck by films like Mononoke and Nausicaaa, which deal with "adult" (aka human) themes make for highly moving motion pictures.  My request of you, the BakaBT community, is for more of these milestones in Japanese animation, those as beautiful as they are pollenated with good ideas about the world, reflections on its past, or visions of its future.  I know that's a tall order, which is why I came to you.

-D

Ozzaharwood:
I'm not entirely sure what you are trying to ask for here, but I'm pretty sure all of Miyazaki's films are on the site.

Princess Mononoke is here while Nausicaa is here.

If you are asking what other movies of his are, then you can find a list of his titles by a simple google search. The ones I enjoyed the most were probably Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and although not by Miyazaki but still by Ghibli, Grave of the Fireflies.

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

Triltaison:
I think the OP is looking for movies that have more adult issues and a clear message to make the audience think, but are still overall positive experiences that don't leave you feeling depressed. Princess Mononoke and Nausicaa are just examples of what they're after. If that's not it, you might want to clear up your wishes a bit for us.

My suggestion would be to check out the works of Satoshi Kon (particularly Millenium Actress and Tokyo Godfathers), try out Summer Wars, and maybe give the Phoenix TV series a look-see. Several of the other Ghibli movies have a darker underbelly for an adult while still being optimistic in feeling - like Pom Poko and Only Yesterday generating nostalgia for a simpler time.

buchno:
Assuming Triltaison's interpretation of the request for recommendations is correct, and that you've only seen anime you've downloaded from here:
The Sky Crawlers (may be a little on the tragedy side)
Ghost in the Shell (1995 movie)
Akira
Domain of Murder
Twilight of the Cockroaches (I'm serious)
Memories

newmy51:
Triltaison is on the right track.  I guess I should have listed additional flicks I've seen that fit this description in one way or another.  I possess practically everything every committed to screen by Ghibli, Miyazaki & Takahata.  Akira kind of falls into this category, as do Tekkon Kinkreet, Mind Game and Ghost in the Shell (all major favorites), though they're at the grittier end of the spectrum, to be certain.  Not a requirement, but environmental themes are great.  The nostalgia stuff I can't get into as much.  Too... mediocre, too human interest-y, like the anime equivalent of The Prairie Home Companion or Reader's Digest.  Summer Wards and Phoenix are new to me, as is Domain of Murder and Twilight of the Cockroaches (sick title).  I'll check those out for now and report back soon.

Thanks!

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