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Anime movies

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

KONOSUBA – God's blessing on this wonderful world! Legend of Crimson

1. KONOSUBA – God's blessing on this wonderful world! Legend of Crimson

Animation Adventure Comedy Fantasy Anime
7.8
20191h 30min

Overview

It is not strange that the Demon Lord's forces fear the Crimson Demons, the clan from which Megumin and Yunyun originate. Even if the Demon Lord's generals attack their village, the Crimson Demons can just easily brush them off with their supreme mastery of advanced and overpowered magic. When Yunyun receives a seemingly serious letter regarding a potential disaster coming to her hometown, she immediately informs Kazuma Satou and the rest of his party. After a series of wacky misunderstandings, it turns out to be a mere prank by her fellow demon who wants to be an author. Even so, Megumin becomes worried about her family and sets out toward the Crimson Demons' village with the gang. There, Kazuma and the others decide to sightsee the wonders of Megumin's birthplace. However, they soon come to realize that the nonsense threat they received might have been more than just a joke.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Loyalty under pressure, Parody within fantasy, Village defense under siege, Fanfiction as plot driver, Weaponization of magic

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Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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Weathering with You

2. Weathering with You

Animation Drama Fantasy Romance Anime
7.5
20191h 52min

Overview

The summer of his high school freshman year, Hodaka runs away from his remote island home to Tokyo, and quickly finds himself pushed to his financial and personal limits. The weather is unusually gloomy and rainy every day, as if taking its cue from his life. After many days of solitude, he finally finds work as a freelance writer for a mysterious occult magazine. Then, one day, Hodaka meets Hina on a busy street corner. This bright and strong-willed girl possesses a strange and wonderful ability: the power to stop the rain and clear the sky.

Themes

Romance under pressure, Precarity in the city, Cost of power, Power over weather, Media exposure and scrutiny, Myth and modernity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl

3. Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl

Animation Romance Drama Fantasy Anime
8.3
20191h 30min

Overview

In Fujisawa, Sakuta Azusagawa is in his second year of high school. Blissful days with his girlfriend and upperclassman, Mai Sakurajima, are interrupted by the appearance of his first crush, Shoko Makinohara.

Themes

Memory across timelines, Time manipulation, Donor ethics, Past and future ties, Intergenerational affection, Identity through histories

Available on

Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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Promare

4. Promare

Animation Action Science Fiction Anime Epic Action
7.0
20191h 51min

Overview

Galo and the Burning Rescue Fire Department face off against BURNISH, a group of mutants who are able to control and wield flames, and the fire disaster they have unleashed on Earth.

Themes

Ethics of experimentation, Power and accountability, Public manipulation of disaster, Oppression via discrimination, Collective resilience under crisis, Safety vs civil liberties

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Dragon Ball Super: Broly

5. Dragon Ball Super: Broly

Action Science Fiction Animation Epic Action Anime
7.7
20181h 41min

Overview

Earth is peaceful following the Tournament of Power. Realizing that the universes still hold many more strong people yet to see, Goku spends all his days training to reach even greater heights. Then one day, Goku and Vegeta are faced by a Saiyan called 'Broly' who they've never seen before. The Saiyans were supposed to have been almost completely wiped out in the destruction of Planet Vegeta, so what's this one doing on Earth? This encounter between the three Saiyans who have followed completely different destinies turns into a stupendous battle, with even Frieza (back from Hell) getting caught up in the mix.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Duty vs survival, Transformation and control, Alliances and betrayal, Exile and revenge, Power and destiny

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Godzilla: The Planet Eater

6. Godzilla: The Planet Eater

Animation Science Fiction Action Adventure Anime
5.1
20181h 31min

Overview

With no means for defeating Godzilla Earth, mankind watches as King Ghidorah, clad in a golden light, descends on the planet. The heavens and earth shake once again as the war moves to a higher dimension.

Themes

"movie: godzilla: the planet eater. genres: animation, Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Animation, Science fiction, Action, Adventure main themes: kaiju, Adult animation, Aftercreditsstinger, Kaiju, Adult animation, Aftercreditsstinger full keywords list: kaiju, Adult animation, Aftercreditsstinger, Anime, King ghidorah, Godzilla. concept analysis: the film explores the cyclical nature of destruction and the consequences of hatred, Emphasizing the importance of hope and coexistence with nature. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking power through vengeance and the need for understanding in the face of overwhelming adversity."

Available on

Netflix
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I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

7. I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

Animation Drama Romance Anime Tragic Drama
8.1
20181h 48min

Overview

After his classmate and crush is diagnosed with a pancreatic disease, an average high schooler sets out to make the most of her final days.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Romance under constraint, Terminal illness vulnerability, Social scrutiny and resentment, Care through proximity, Memory through diaries

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Apple TV
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My Hero Academia: Two Heroes

8. My Hero Academia: Two Heroes

Animation Action Adventure Fantasy Anime
7.3
20181h 36min

Overview

All Might and Deku accept an invitation to go abroad to a floating and mobile manmade city, called 'I-Island', where they research quirks as well as hero supplemental items at the special 'I-Expo' convention that is currently being held on the island. During that time, suddenly, despite an iron wall of security surrounding the island, the system is breached by a villain, and the only ones able to stop him are the students of Class 1-A.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Mentorship dynamics, Class pressure, Collective resilience, Fame vs virtue, Internships and competition

Available on

Apple TV
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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Mirai

9. Mirai

Animation Family Fantasy Adventure Drama
7.0
20181h 38min

Overview

Unhappy after his new baby sister displaces him, four-year-old Kun begins meeting people and pets from his family's history in their unique house in order to help him become the big brother he was meant to be.

Themes

Time and memory, Sibling jealousy and growth, Domestic space as catalyst, Generational bonds, Parental attention balance, Navigating change

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Batman Ninja

10. Batman Ninja

Animation Action Science Fiction Anime Superhero Action
5.6
20181h 25min

Overview

Batman, along with many of his allies and adversaries, finds himself transported to feudal Japan by Gorilla Grodd's time displacement machine.

Themes

"movie: batman ninja. genres: animation, Action, Science fiction, Animation, Action, Science fiction main themes: cartoon, Based on comic, Ninja, Cartoon, Based on comic, Ninja full keywords list: cartoon, Based on comic, Ninja, Adult animation, Anime. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of redemption and the struggle for power in a chaotic world, Illustrating how heroes and villains can be shaped by their environments. it also reflects on the cyclical nature of conflict, Suggesting that the battle between good and evil transcends time and place."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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