43 Animated Anime Films for Mature Audiences

This film follows an artist who uses underground cartoons to express himself. He explores the inner city, finding inspiration in the diverse people around him – from business figures to families facing hardship. His artwork captures the real and complicated…

When powerful, ancient dark magic falls into the wrong hands, unleashing centuries of pain on humanity, a diverse group of heroes from across time and cultures must unite to stop it.

In a world where staying hidden is essential, Golgo 13, a top-level assassin, is known for instilling fear in those he's hired to eliminate. Highly skilled and relentless, he's unaffected by threats or temptation, leaving behind a trail of deadly…

Three people are mysteriously transported to ancient Egypt and encounter Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony. Their adventure becomes a mission to stop a mysterious enemy from their own time who is manipulating events. As they befriend historical figures, the…

Set in the Middle East, the film follows Aldin, a nomadic water carrier who journeys in search of love, wealth, and power. His travels take him through diverse lands, where he experiences both beautiful and difficult events that challenge him.…

When private detective Sam Ruben develops amnesia, his carefully laid plans unravel. Suddenly, everyone seems to be after him, and he has no memory of why. This classic film noir story is reimagined as a new animated feature.

This animated film, based on popular online shorts, follows a womanizing guy who attempts to set his friend up for a romantic encounter before he turns twenty-one.

A high school student with a history of inappropriate behavior gains the ability to charm any woman he desires from trickster demons. This newfound power jeopardizes his family, the girl he loves, and his own morality.

Little Dick, a dwarf servant with exceptional physical attributes, is hunted by Nymphomania, an unattractive witch. She believes that achieving 69 orgasms will restore her beauty.

In the bleak city of Dark Meat City, Angelino is just another nobody. But after a seemingly ordinary scooter accident caused by a captivating stranger, his life takes a terrifying turn. He begins to see monstrous figures lurking everywhere. Is…

Set in the 1960s, the film follows a college student who rebels against societal norms during a period of major social change and increased personal freedom. Using satire to highlight hypocrisy, it explores the lives of young people who defy…

On the planet Ygam, two species coexist in a world of inequality: the spiritually advanced Draags, who see the human-like Oms as inferior beings to be used for amusement, and the Oms, struggling to survive. Some Oms seek refuge in…

A young girl's life is disrupted by a strange, glowing sphere that presents her with disturbing stories filled with dark fantasies and nightmares. The sphere, a source of pure evil, uses these narratives to frighten her, exploring themes of fear,…

This film explores a man's sexual awakening and experiences from childhood onward, adapted from a 17th-century novel by Ihara Saikaku.

Mari Amachi, a deeply religious Christian, enrolls in Perfect Religion Academy, a school designed to train students as future religious leaders. When her friend Saori is kidnapped by the Black Buddha cult, an organization seeking to eliminate religious freedom through…

In a world of myth, a village is destroyed when a glacier, ruled by the evil Ice Lord Nekron, advances relentlessly. Larn, the sole survivor, vows revenge and journeys to stop him. The situation worsens as Nekron's icy palace heads…

Shame, an ape-like man from the jungle, must rescue his companion June after she is captured by a group of powerful enemies. They take June to their queen, Bazunga, a woman with an unusual physical characteristic. Shame faces dangers including…

A college student gains a friendship with a girl after promising to keep her secret. Their connection is threatened when she becomes the subject of damaging rumors.

Orphaned Krabat seeks a fresh start when he becomes an apprentice to a mysterious, one-eyed sorcerer at his mill. There, he joins other apprentices learning dark magic. Each Christmas, a boy is forced into a deadly magical duel with their…

Four young women are hired to clean an old house for its new owners. Their simple task becomes terrifying when they find a mysterious book containing strange spells. Intrigued, they accidentally awaken a menacing cartoon character from the book. This…

A passionate manga about love and thrills is being re-released in the Heisei era.

In Harlem, three unlikely friends – Brother Rabbit, a sharp hustler; Brother Bear, a strong and determined man; and Preacher Fox, a persuasive speaker with secrets – team up to fight the powerful crime organizations controlling their community. They face…

This is the story of Midori, a young girl whose life changes drastically when her parents die. Alone and vulnerable, she is taken in by a carnival and becomes exploited working as a flower seller. Her situation worsens as she…

Ronal is a young barbarian plagued by self-doubt, unlike the strong warriors of his tribe. He's often timid. But when the evil Lord Volcazar raids the village, capturing all but Ronal, the responsibility for his people's survival falls to him.…

This charming comedy-drama follows a group of young adults as they navigate relationships and self-discovery in Brooklyn during the Eisenhower era. The film humorously portrays their experiences searching for love, figuring out who they are, and finding their place in…

When parallel universes exist alongside each other, a delicate peace between Earth and the demon-filled Black World is ending. Human detective Taki and demonic investigator Maki are tasked with protecting a diplomat vital to securing a new treaty. But a…

This is a dark story of revenge in a strict, old-fashioned society. On her wedding night, a young woman is brutally attacked by the lord she's supposed to marry. Afterward, she's exiled from her village and family. Desperate, she makes…

Golgo 13, Japan's top assassin, is caught in a dangerous pursuit with Queen Bee, the captivating leader of a South American liberation army. Golgo 13's mission: eliminate Queen Bee before she can assassinate a popular presidential candidate. As Golgo 13…

The film explores the dynamics of the "Lolita complex" through two interconnected stories. Sushiaki Karasawa, a young teacher in Tokyo, becomes obsessed with Yoshida Chizuru, a 19-year-old student he sees in a commercial. Recognizing his attention, Chizuru visits him and…

Jin, a handsome twenty-two-year-old, is challenged by the alluring Ai Mizushima to give her an orgasm. He accepts the bet, motivated by the prize of a brand-new sports car.

Archy, a poet contemplating suicide by jumping off a bridge, wakes up as a cockroach and finds himself living with other creatures in a newspaper office. He's surprised to discover he can still write poetry, using a typewriter, and starts…

Frank, a hot dog, leads a team of grocery items on a journey to uncover the reality of their lives and what happens when they are selected to leave the store.

Rumi, a phone sex operator struggling to survive, develops feelings for a demanding client named Ryo. Ryo is a young man who physically transforms into a monster when he becomes sexually aroused. However, Rumi is not the only person interested…

Fritz, feeling trapped by the routine of family life, seeks escape from his everyday existence. While smoking, he's overcome by vivid dreams that transport him to eight alternate versions of himself, each living a different life. Through these dreams, Fritz…

When miner Tyler finds a fragment of the Loc-Nar, he becomes consumed by a desire for power and eternal life. Heading to a planet rumored to grant youth, he destroys a space colony and abducts a woman. His failure to…

On her way to her wedding, Kirara Imai is killed in a car accident. Regretting her unfulfilled dreams with Konpei Asai, she's given a chance to return and be with him again. Kirara comes back as a ghost, traveling eight…

This animated film draws inspiration from West African folklore. It tells the story of Kirikou, a curious and brave baby who challenges expectations. Born into a village oppressed by the witch Karaba, Kirikou sets out on a remarkable journey to…

A famous rock star kidnaps a gifted female singer, planning to use her voice in a dark ritual to summon a demon. The singer's former bandmates, who understand the danger, must overcome their fears and confront their shared history to…

Kirikou's Grandfather feels the original story of Kirikou and The Witch wasn't quite enough, so he shares more tales of the young boy's adventures. He recounts how Kirikou became a gardener, then a detective, followed by a potter, a merchant,…

Chaos erupts when a device enabling therapists to enter patients' dreams is stolen. The only one who can retrieve it and prevent disaster is a young therapist named Paprika.

In Tehran, a vibrant city grappling with the tension between modern life and strict religious law, the lives of three independent women and a young musician intersect. Here, societal rules are often defied, and breaking taboos offers a path to…

Seeking financial gain, Boogie, a dangerous and merciless killer, abducts a witness that a mafia boss wants eliminated.

Mima, a rising pop star, is encouraged by her management to star in a popular TV show. Balancing her music career with this new challenge, she begins to notice a disturbing pattern. Her managers and collaborators are being murdered, one…