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Satoshi Kon's films blur dreams and reality — a lasting anime legacy

Satoshi Kon, who died in 2010 at 46, left a distinctive body of work across film, TV and manga. His projects span genres from psychological thrillers to comedies while repeatedly examining dreams, memory and the workings of the mind. Kon’s films are often recommended as an introduction to anime that tackles complex, adult themes.

• Authorial voice across animation, TV and manga
• Recurring themes: dreams, memory and blurred reality
• Genre range from psychological thriller to comedy
• Works serve as an entry point to mature anime