78 Anime Films to Watch Now

A young warrior and her animal companion embark on a quest for a legendary site rumored to grant wishes. They must be careful not to offend the powerful spirits that protect it.

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

The Seatbelts is a Japanese band fronted by composer and musician Yoko Kanno. They created the complete soundtrack for the anime *Cowboy Bebop* and have released seven albums plus a live DVD. Their music is incredibly varied, spanning big band…

Set in 2029, *Ghost in the Shell 2.0* revisits the story of Section 9, a team of cybernetically enhanced law enforcement officers tasked with capturing a notorious hacker called 'The Puppetmaster'. This version is a remake of the 1995 film,…

A strange spiritual explosion destroys the heart of Seireitei in the Soul Society. At the same moment, Rukia Kuchiki experiences a significant change, losing something vital to her. Urahara Kisuke dispatches Ichigo Kurosaki to investigate the disturbance. Upon arriving in…

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…

Years after the events of Shunmuki, Watanuki now runs Yūko's shop after her passing. Domeki works at a university studying folklore, and Kohane is a student there, studying under him. Domeki’s work brings about a series of events that necessitate…

In 2046, a mysterious alien force starts wiping out humanity. Mikako joins the interstellar fight as a pilot, leaving behind the person she loves. While she risks everything to save humankind, Noboru waits for her. The two lovers struggle to…

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.

Hell is a destination for those who have committed grave sins in life, a realm where even Soul Reapers cannot intervene. When a group of dangerous Sinners scheme to break free from this eternal prison, they discover that Substitute Soul…

Following a devastating event known as the Second Impact, the city of Tokyo-3 faces relentless attacks from colossal beings called Angels, who aim to destroy humanity. Young Shinji is tasked with battling these Angels by piloting advanced, enigmatic mecha known…

Riko and Reg continue their perilous journey, now joined by their new companion, Nanachi. They venture into the dangerous fifth layer of the Abyss, the Sea of Corpses, where they meet Bondrewd, a legendary figure known as the White Whistle.…

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…

In 2772 Phoenix, the film opens with the early life of Godo, raised in a tightly controlled society where children are nurtured by machines and robots instead of parents. He trains with Olga, an advanced robot designed to help him…

This wordless film chronicles a castaway's journey through the key phases of life while stranded on a deserted tropical island inhabited by turtles, crabs, and birds.

Seele launches a major attack on NERV, hoping to destroy the Evas before Gendo can complete his dangerous plan. Alliances are tested as the conflict intensifies, threatening the world's fate. Will NERV survive Seele's assault and prevent Gendo's plan for…

When humanity faces extinction from monstrous beings known as Angels, the U.N. Special Agency NERV deploys two new pilots to protect Tokyo-3: the enigmatic Makinami Mari Illustrious and the driven Asuka Langley Shikinami. Simultaneously, Gendo Ikari and SEELE secretly initiate…

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…

This sci-fi story follows a curious young boy who discovers a hidden truth about his family history. He learns he's part of a rare group of people with powerful mental abilities. But not everyone accepts these abilities; a group of…

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.

The End of Evangelion is a powerful and emotionally intense conclusion to the acclaimed anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Originally planned as a new ending to the show, this film explores the psychological and philosophical ideas at the heart of…

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…

An explosion at a factory traps a small town in a frozen moment, and teenage Masamune and his friends must deal with a reality that's rapidly falling apart.

In a far-future world, humanity lives entirely within a vast, self-replicating city. A past malfunction caused the city's automated systems to break down, and now the city’s inhabitants are hunted by the Safeguard defense system. A small community called the…

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.

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…

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,…

Detective Batou is tasked with solving a string of murders committed by gynoids – highly advanced, doll-like cyborgs. Each gynoid malfunctions, kills its victims, and then self-destructs. It appears their core programming activates to safeguard their manufacturer's data. However, in…

Fourteen years after a devastating event called Third Impact, Shinji Ikari wakes up in a world he barely recognizes. He hasn't aged, and much of the Earth is in ruins. NERV, the organization he once worked for, is gone, and…

Mary Smith, living with her great-aunt in the countryside, follows a mysterious cat into the woods. There, she discovers an unusual flower and an antique broom, each harboring secrets beyond the ordinary.

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.

Afro Samurai finally achieved vengeance for his father and found peace. However, a woman from his past, beautiful and lethal, draws him back into the world of assassins. The violence Afro has been avoiding erupts with renewed intensity, most powerfully…

In 2030, six months after the Laughing Man Incident was resolved, approximately three million refugees are in Japan, brought in to address a labor shortage. Their arrival has heightened tensions with the "Individualists," who advocate for national isolation, resulting in…

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.

Tensions are rising in the continent of Cruzon as war looms between the Kingdom of Krisna and the nation of Athens. The people of Cruzon can manipulate quartz for any purpose. However, Rygart Arrow is different; he's unable to use…

To escape a life of poverty, Vesemir became a witcher – a monster hunter who takes jobs for payment and reputation. But when a dangerous new threat emerges, he's forced to confront painful memories from his history.

In Second Break Blade, Athens invades the Krisna Kingdom, claiming it's to stop the Orlando Empire from attacking them during a power struggle over Assam. However, Athens' real motive is to seize the Krisna Quartz mines, as they are facing…

The people of Cruzon can manipulate quartz, using this ability for everything from weaponry to powering giant machines called Golems. Rygart Arrow is different; he's an "un-sorcerer" unable to control even the smallest crystal. Living a simple life with his…

One summer day, a boy hears bells ringing in the mountains near his home. Years later, the mushishi Ginko finds a young girl in the same mountains with branches and leaves growing from her. He discovers she is the mountain's…

A terrifying virus is changing people into monstrous creatures in Tokyo. One particularly dangerous creature hunts young women for their livers, spreading chaos and fear. Two molecular biologists, Komada and Koshigaya, are determined to hunt these monsters. With time running…

In Fourth Break Blade, Zess and Erekt return to Athens, prompting Krisna to rally their forces against the invading Athenians. Cleo remains with Sigyn, who cautions her against harming Rygart again. Sigyn gathers a special Golem force, commanded by Narvi,…

Following a surprise attack on Borcuse's forces, Girge is questioned by Narvi and subsequently detained to prevent further incidents. News of True's death reaches Loggin, Rygart, and Nile, with Nile hesitant about revealing the full truth to Narvi. Meanwhile, Rygart…

In 2027, one year after the fourth major war, New Port City struggles to recover when a bombing, caused by a self-propelled mine, strikes. The investigation takes a turn when a military figure involved in arms deals is murdered. Public…

After finding Rygart, Baldr and his men bring Delphine back to the kingdom. Borcuse orders an immediate attack on the capital, bypassing the rest of the forces. Sigyn crafts a weapon from Athenian golem parts. Narvi reunites with his surviving…

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…

The town of Makka is threatened by rumors of a legendary robber, Gasback. Mayor Kepler hires bounty hunters to protect the town and collect the reward. A group of these hunters, including Vash the Stampede, Meryl and Milly, Amelia, and…

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…

This film combines two previously separate anime movies, "Evangelion: Death (True)²" and "The End of Evangelion," to provide a complete conclusion to the "Neon Genesis Evangelion" story. The re-edited "Death" segment is integrated with "The End of Evangelion" to create…

In Japan, Saya, a powerful vampire hunter and an original vampire herself, is dispatched by her government liaison, David, to Yokota High School on Halloween night, posing as a student. Her mission: to hunt vampires. Saya requests a new katana…

At a meticulously run orphanage, children are provided with excellent care and attention. The facility itself is impressive, but surrounded by high walls. A hidden truth is revealed to some of the orphans, sparking a desperate desire to escape.

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…

Shuhei Amamiya transfers to Moriwaki Elementary, full of optimism. However, he quickly becomes a target for the school bullies and is drawn into a dare to play a strange piano in the woods. There, he meets Kai Ichinose, an equally…

An introverted 11-year-old's world is upended when she discovers three hungry goblins in the attic of her new home. Homesick for her previous life and deeply missing her father, she finds an unexpected connection with her unusual new friends.

As cities expand and destroy their natural home, a group of raccoons in Tama Hills fight to survive as housing developments and shopping malls take over. With food and shelter disappearing, they team up for an unusual journey to take…

Set in 2034, two years after the events of Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG, the story follows Major Motoko Kusanagi. She has departed from Public Security Section 9, an elite counter-terrorism and crime-fighting unit focused on cyber warfare.…

After Madoka sacrificed herself to save all magical girls from a terrible fate – erasing the witches from existence – despair now takes the form of creatures called nightmares. Homura Akemi, a magical girl, continues her solitary fight, hoping for…

Yuta Okkotsu, a high school student, is struggling with a difficult situation: his childhood friend Rika has become a powerful curse and is constantly with him. Because Rika is an unusual curse, her presence attracts the attention of Satoru Gojo,…

Now without her duties at the 501 Organization, Motoko Kusanagi must adjust to taking direction from Aramaki. A hacking incident targets the Logicomas, prompting Batou to seek assistance from Ishikawa, a former army intelligence officer, and Borma, an ex-air artillery…

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…

When the artifact called the "King's Seal" is stolen from Soul Society, Hitsugaya Toushirou is tasked with getting it back. Toushirou disappears after fighting the thieves, leading Soul Society to believe he's betrayed them. They order his capture and execution.…

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,…

Motoko and Batou pretend to be a couple on vacation while secretly trying to thwart a terrorist group identified by the Scrasath symbol. Separately, Togusa investigates the murder of a man who had a prosthetic leg made by Mermaid's Leg.

Strange spirits are suddenly appearing all over Karakura Town. Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki try to handle the situation when they encounter Senna, a mysterious shinigami who eliminates most of the spirits. Senna gives no explanation and refuses to talk,…

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…

Madoka Kaname, a typical middle school student, and her close friend Sayaka Miki are presented with an opportunity to have their heart's desire fulfilled by the enigmatic Kyubey. They become magical girls tasked with battling witches. But Homura Akemi, another…

After uncovering a devastating truth about the fate of magical girls, one by one they meet tragic ends. Amidst this destruction, Homura Akemi remains the sole fighter. *Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal* recounts the latter half…

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…

In a distant future, the boundary between the human world and the supernatural is fading. Mythical creatures now live openly among people. A young girl, afflicted by a supernatural curse, seeks help from an unlikely ally: a vampire hunter. Bitten…

Set in 1860s Britain, a young inventor becomes embroiled in a dangerous power struggle surrounding a groundbreaking development in steam technology.

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…