70 Anime Films to Watch

A week before Christmas, Kyon finds himself in a reality where the SOS Brigade never formed. He's an outsider, with Mikuru and Yuki failing to recognize him, and Haruhi and Itsuki seemingly gone without a trace.

Haru saves a cat from an accident and discovers it's not just any cat – it's the Prince of the Cats.

In 1940, young Kayoko begins first grade, unaware of the hardships that await. By 1945, she faces a world irrevocably changed by difficult times.

Two unlikely allies embark on an epic quest to find the legendary Floating Castle. A young boy and a resourceful girl, connected by a mystical crystal, must navigate dangerous waters filled with pirates and foreign agents. Racing against time, they…

On a blustery day, Mei is enjoying a caramel when a whirlwind suddenly appears and begins chasing her. The whirlwind reveals itself to be a baby cat bus. Mei shares her caramel with the kitten, and they quickly become friends.…

Arrietty, a 14-year-old Borrower, lives a quiet life with her family, building a home from things they take from the human world. Their peaceful existence is disrupted when a boy discovers Arrietty.

When the Ministry of Education threatens to close Ooarai Girls Academy, the responsibility of protecting the massive Academy Ship falls to Miho and her inexperienced tank crew. Their mission quickly becomes complicated as they face a more skilled university team.…

In 2071, a terrorist bombing on Mars unleashes a deadly virus, prompting the government to offer a record-breaking reward for the perpetrator's capture. The bounty hunter crew of the spaceship Bebop – Spike, Faye, Jet, and Ed – take on…

Tsuneo hopes to work overseas when he takes a job assisting Josee, an artist whose vivid imagination transcends her physical limitations. As challenges arise, their relationship deepens, pushing them both to grow in unexpected ways and sparking a love story…

Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana seeks out the elusive actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who disappeared from fame years ago. Giving her a key she believed lost, Genya unexpectedly unlocks not only the long-hidden truths of Chiyoko's past, but also reveals something about…

In the near future, androids are commonplace, but treating them like equals is discouraged, fueling widespread fear of robot rebellion. Those too trusting of their androids are scorned as "android-holics." Rikuo Sakisaka, who has always taken robots for granted, discovers…

A strange affliction is spreading across the kingdom, causing widespread decay and bizarre behavior. People are also beginning to see dragons, creatures that should exist only in myth. Ged, a traveling wizard, investigates the source of these unsettling events. He…

This intense drama follows a counter-terrorism operative grappling with the emotional fallout of a young girl's suicide bombing. While undergoing retraining, he becomes entangled in the intricate dynamics and rivalries within the police department. The girl's sister emerges as a…

In busy Tokyo, Taku Morisaki briefly meets a mysterious woman at Kichijōji Station, sparking memories of their past. While traveling to Kōchi Prefecture, he finds her photograph and begins to revisit their complicated history. This quiet, thoughtful film explores the…

Amidst the vibrant yet demanding life in modern China, echoes of the past linger. Three stories, set in different cities, explore the transition from youth to adulthood. Despite constant change, the fleeting moments of childhood remain constant. Shared meals, family…

Sophie, a young milliner, is cursed by a witch who enters her shop, transforming her into an elderly woman. She meets a wizard named Howl and becomes involved in his opposition to fighting for the king.

Kyuta, a boy living in Shibuya, meets Kumatetsu, a solitary creature from Jutengai, a world of imagination. While trying to find his way home from Jutengai, Kyuta encounters Kumatetsu, who becomes his guide. Their meeting sets them on a series…

A young girl is mysteriously robbed of her voice to prevent her from causing harm, but her perspective shifts when she discovers music and forms friendships. Can Naruse help her express her true feelings?

Feeling overlooked since his new baby sister arrived, four-year-old Kun starts encountering people and animals connected to his family's past within their unusual home. These encounters help him learn how to embrace his role as a big brother.

After a devastating apocalypse, the peaceful kingdom of the Valley of the Wind is one of the last safe places left. It's surrounded by a poisonous forest protected by giant insects. Princess Nausicaä works to find a way for people…

Following the sudden death of her werewolf lover in an accident, a woman is left to raise their two children. Their inheritance of their father’s traits creates unforeseen difficulties for her.

On Christmas Eve, three homeless people in Tokyo find a newborn baby discarded in the trash and decide to search for the child's parents.

Koyomi Araragi became a vampire after being bitten by the powerful vampire Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade. To become human again, Koyomi must help her regain her strength and full power. His only path to this goal involves battling three vampire hunters:…

With the assistance of Meme Oshino, an expert in apparitions, Koyomi overcomes three formidable vampire hunters: Dramaturgy, Episode, and Guillotinecutter. Koyomi retrieves all of Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade's lost limbs, hoping to regain his humanity.

Mitsuha and Taki are two teenagers with completely different lives. Then, one night, they inexplicably swap bodies. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki's body, and Taki finds himself in Mitsuha's. This strange body-swapping continues to occur unpredictably, forcing them to navigate…

Asuna, a lonely young girl, finds solace in the strange music from a crystal radio her father left her. During a walk home, she's attacked by a monster but saved by a mysterious boy named Shun, who then vanishes. Determined…

During his first summer of high school, Hodaka leaves his isolated island home for Tokyo and struggles to survive financially and emotionally. The city is perpetually overcast and rainy, mirroring his own bleak outlook. After a period of isolation, he…

The Demon Lord’s forces are wary of the Crimson Demons, the clan of Megumin and Yunyun. Their village is easily defended against attacks, thanks to their exceptional skill with powerful magic. When Yunyun receives a letter warning of impending disaster,…

As high school graduation approaches, Takumi Fujiwara is facing many decisions. His life becomes more complicated when he's offered a place on Ryosuke Takahashi's prestigious Kengai Racing Team, which aims to gather the best racers in Gunma for a tour…

In 1930s Italy, this animated film tells the story of Porco Rosso, a former World War I pilot transformed into a pig. He's the only pilot brave enough to fight sky pirates who are attacking ships in the Adriatic Sea.…

In 2029, technology has blurred the lines between the real and digital worlds, giving people new abilities but also new risks, especially brain hacking. A mysterious hacker known as The Puppetmaster has increased their activity, now targeting political matters. So,…

Driven by a lifelong passion for flying, Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi built a distinguished career, most notably designing the A-6M fighter plane used during World War II.

A bamboo cutter and his wife discover a tiny girl inside a bamboo stalk. She grows quickly into a beautiful young woman, captivating everyone she meets. However, she eventually faces a predetermined destiny.

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.

After a fourteen-year absence from filmmaking, animation director Isao Takahata began work on a visually stunning adaptation of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. This ambitious project was intended to launch Ghibli Studio, a new venture created for a modern…

After a different outcome to World War II, Japan is split: the North is under Soviet control, and the South is controlled by the United States. A strange, tall tower has appeared within the U.S.-controlled South. Three high school students…

Prince Ashitaka of the Emishi is cursed by a vengeful boar god and journeys west seeking a cure. His travels force him to confront the clash between those who want to protect the forest and those who seek to exploit…

A young girl named Chihiro finds herself in a bewildering world inhabited by spirits. After her parents are mysteriously transformed, she must find the strength within herself to rescue her family.

Escaping wartime devastation, the ageless Machia discovers an abandoned infant in the woods and chooses to raise the child as her own. This creates a poignant narrative exploring the relationship between a mortal and someone who is immortal.

A group of university students enjoy a night out, and a sophomore known as "The Girl with Black Hair" has a series of strange experiences throughout the city's nightlife. Unbeknownst to her, a senior student, "Senpai," is persistently trying to…

To recover from an illness, a withdrawn teenage girl is sent to live with relatives in the countryside. She becomes increasingly fixated on a nearby abandoned mansion and develops an intense fascination with a girl who lives there – a…

Young Sosuke, who lives by the sea, rescues a goldfish named Ponyo and finds his life changed forever. Ponyo is a lively and curious creature who dreams of becoming human. While she brings playful chaos to Sosuke's home, her father…

In a futuristic Neo-Tokyo, a top-secret government experiment goes wrong, transforming a biker gang member into a dangerous psychic. This unstable individual threatens the city's survival. Two ordinary teenagers and a group of people with psychic abilities must join forces…

Lost and alone in the desolate landscapes of Kyoto, a feral orphan fights for survival. His encounters with people force him to confront his primal instincts and learn to control his violent nature.

Koyomi Araragi meets Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade, a terrifying vampire known as the "King of Apparitions." He saves her life by giving her his own blood, which turns him into a human. Now, Koyomi must confront vampire hunters to recover Kiss-shot's…

Seven years after the battle of Teppelin, humanity has enjoyed a period of unprecedented peace and prosperity on the reclaimed Earth. But a rapidly growing population triggers the emergence of a new, powerful enemy. The mysterious Anti-Spiral's overwhelming power leaves…

A young boy named Kotaro and his dog are hunted across China by deadly assassins. They encounter No Name, a mysterious stranger who becomes involved in their pursuit. The trio develops a connection after No Name saves the dog from…

A quiet boy who writes haiku and an outgoing girl who is unsure of herself experience a fleeting, enchanting summer together after a chance encounter.

The film explores three key periods in Takaki's life: his relationship with Akari and their painful separation; his close friendship with Kanae, who harbors a secret love for him; and the pressures and disillusionment of adulthood, leading to a bleak…

On a sweltering summer day, a young girl becomes lost in an enchanted forest, the domain of a mountain god and its resident spirits. A boy appears before her, but she's afraid to touch him, worried it will make him…

Shizuku, a young girl who loves stories and writing, lives a quiet life filled with the adventures of fictional characters. Her world shifts when she discovers that all the books she's borrowed from the library were previously read by the…

Black and White, two orphaned children, fight to survive in the harsh streets of Treasure Town. Their lives are upended when a powerful corporation plans to demolish the town for a new amusement park, forcing them into a desperate struggle…

In the last months of World War II, this moving story follows siblings Seita and Setsuko as they cope with the loss of their mother in an air raid that destroyed Kobe, Japan. After a conflict with their aunt, the…

Yokohama, 1963. Japan is rebuilding after World War II, with the 1964 Olympics on the horizon – a time of both hope and tension as young people challenge traditional values. Amidst this atmosphere of change, a friendship develops between high…

Tamako balances her family's rice-cake business with the school baton club, leaving little room for romance. She's unaware of her childhood friend Mochizo's feelings for her, a secret known to everyone else. As graduation approaches and Mochizo prepares to move…

A young girl, living in a civilization deep beneath the surface, is unexpectedly stranded in an upside-down world. She joins forces with a local resident in a bid to escape and find her way back home.

Two sisters, Kiki and Chizu, leave their city home and move with their father to be near their mother, who is hospitalized. While adjusting to their new surroundings, they discover a magical secret: ancient Totoros live in the forest. The…

Kenji Koiso, a teenage math prodigy, takes a summer job in his crush Natsuki's hometown. He discovers her family is gathered for their matriarch's 90th birthday and is asked to pretend to be Natsuki's fiancé. Simultaneously, Kenji's efforts to solve…

A daring driver sets out to compete in Redline, the galaxy's most famous race, held only once every five years. His path to participation is fraught with obstacles: he must navigate powerful criminal organizations, government interference, and personal relationships.

Shouya Ishida begins to bully Shouko Nishimiya, a new classmate who is deaf. As his teasing escalates, the other students in the class begin to disapprove of Shouya's cruelty. After elementary school, Shouko and Shouya lose all contact. Years later,…

A year after the anime's events, Rintarou starts to disappear due to the effects of his time travel. Kurisu, the only one who remembers him, must find a way to restore him to reality.

A young witch begins her training with a year in a new community. While learning to fit in, she finds a way to become independent by using her magic to start an air courier business, delivering packages quickly. The film…

Takao, a young man training to be a shoemaker, skips school to sketch shoes in a Japanese garden. He encounters Yukino, an older woman, and they begin meeting unexpectedly, only on rainy days. Their connection deepens as they share their…

The film follows Taeko as she reflects on her life, moving between the present and memories of her youth. It explores the difference between her youthful dreams and the reality of her adult life. As we experience these personal moments…

*La Maison en Petits Cubes* follows a grandfather who builds his house with blocks to keep the rising floodwaters at bay, triggering a cascade of cherished memories.

Seventeen-year-old Makoto Konno discovers she can jump back in time. At first, she uses this ability to fix her grades and avoid embarrassing moments. But she quickly learns that altering the past has unexpected consequences, and she must ultimately use…

At the train station to die, a disheartened man is told he's been granted a second chance. He's reborn as 14-year-old Kobayashi Makoto, who recently died by suicide. Guided by a spirit named Purapura, the soul must uncover his biggest…

In a subterranean city governed by the village chief, Simon and Kamina's lives are disrupted when Simon discovers a mysterious artifact. This discovery triggers an invasion from the surface by beastmen, prompting Simon and Kamina to rise up in rebellion…

Japan, 1943, World War II. Young Suzu journeys from her village near Hiroshima to Kure, a naval port, to marry and live with her husband's family. Her resourcefulness blossoms as she adapts to a life of hardship, quickly becoming essential…

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…