Why are we moved by those masterpieces? From "The Great Adventure of Horus, Prince of the Sun" to "Mind Game." A masterpiece critique that changes how you see anime, extensively revised and expanded for a long-awaited reprint! == The novelty of the "Lupin" image in "The Castle of Cagliostro," the role of vehicles in Mamoru Oshii's works, why the background art of "Perfect Blue" was drawn realistically... Focusing on anime works released between 1968 and 2004, this book explores them with a unique perspective and deep knowledge of anime's expressive techniques, production sites, and history.