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Anime movies

Anime-style storytelling and visuals, shaped by Japanese animation conventions and pacing.

The Summit of the Gods

1. The Summit of the Gods

Animation Adventure Mystery Globetrotting Adventure Investigation Mystery
7.5
20211h 35min

Overview

A photojournalist's obsessive quest for the truth about the first expedition to Mt. Everest leads him to search for an esteemed climber who went missing.

Themes

Legacy and memory, Mentorship and loss, Endurance under extreme conditions, Obsessive pursuit of truth, Solo climbing discipline

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission

2. My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission

Animation Action Adventure Science Fiction Anime
7.0
20211h 45min

Overview

A mysterious group called Humarize strongly believes in the Quirk Singularity Doomsday theory which states that when quirks get mixed further in with future generations, that power will bring forth the end of humanity. In order to save everyone, the Pro-Heroes around the world ask UA Academy heroes-in-training to assist them and form a world-class selected hero team. It’s up to the heroes to save the world and the future of heroes in what is the most dangerous crisis to take place yet in My Hero Academia.

Themes

Power transfer ethics, Hero under threat, Team cohesion under strain, School under strain, Mentor responsibility, Leadership during war

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop

3. Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop

Animation Romance Drama Anime Bittersweet Romance
6.8
20211h 28min

Overview

After meeting one day, a shy boy who expresses himself through haiku and a bubbly but self-conscious girl share a brief, magical summer.

Themes

Teenage romance under pressure, Art as communication, Insecurity and self-expression, Music as connection, Perseverance through awkwardness, Small-town slice of life

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Belle

4. Belle

Animation Science Fiction Drama Music Anime
7.0
20212h 1min

Overview

Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world "U" and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U's eyes are fixed on Belle, when, suddenly, a mysterious, dragon-like figure appears before her.

Themes

Abusive father, Dead mother, Online relationship, Virtual world, Strong friendship, Social network

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

5. Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Animation Action Science Fiction Drama Anime
8.0
20212h 35min

Overview

In the aftermath of the Fourth Impact, stranded without their Evangelions, Shinji, Asuka and Rei find refuge in one of the rare pockets of humanity that still exist on the ruined planet Earth. There, each lives a life far different from their days as an Evangelion pilot. However, the danger to the world is far from over. A new impact is looming on the horizon—one that will prove to be the true end of Evangelion.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Technology as salvation, Survival under ruin, Defense systems under strain, Family conflict under crisis, Rebuilding civilization after catastrophe

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

6. Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Animation Drama Romance Anime Relationship Drama
7.6
20201h 38min

Overview

With dreams of diving abroad, Tsuneo gets a job assisting Josee, an artist whose imagination takes her far beyond her wheelchair. But when the tide turns against them, they push each other to places they never thought possible, and inspire a love fit for a storybook.

Themes

Romance under constraint, Dreams vs reality, Growth through adversity, Disability and independence, Caregiving responsibility, Art as identity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Crunchyroll
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Violet Evergarden: The Movie

7. Violet Evergarden: The Movie

Animation Fantasy Romance Drama Anime
8.3
20202h 20min

Overview

As the world moves on from the war and technological advances bring changes to her life, Violet still hopes to see her lost commanding officer again.

Themes

Memory through letters, Romance under constraint, Island isolation, Duty and belonging, Post war pressures, Technological change

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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A Whisker Away

8. A Whisker Away

Animation Drama Romance Fantasy Anime
6.7
20201h 44min

Overview

A peculiar girl transforms into a cat to catch her crush's attention. But before she realizes it, the line between human and animal starts to blur.

Themes

Personal growth under pressure, Unrequited love, Identity through transformation, Bullying and social pressure, Parallel world longing, Appearance via disguise

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Altered Carbon: Resleeved

9. Altered Carbon: Resleeved

Animation Science Fiction Anime Cyberpunk
6.4
20201h 15min

Overview

On the planet Latimer, Takeshi Kovacs must protect a tattooist while investigating the death of a yakuza boss alongside a no-nonsense CTAC.

Themes

Tattoo program secrecy, Distant future aesthetic, Neo-noir ambiance, Yakuza influence under pressure, Adult animation tone, Cyberpunk power dynamics

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising

10. My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising

Animation Action Fantasy Adventure Anime
7.8
20191h 44min

Overview

Class 1-A visits Nabu Island where they finally get to do some real hero work. The place is so peaceful that it's more like a vacation... until they're attacked by a villain with an unfathomable Quirk! His power is eerily familiar, and it looks like Shigaraki had a hand in the plan. But with All Might retired and citizens' lives on the line, there's no time for questions. Deku and his friends are the next generation of heroes, and they're the island's only hope.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Risk and resilience, Generational responsibility, Legacy of mentorship, Collective heroism under threat, Authority and legitimacy

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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