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20 Pompo: The Cinephile Is An Anime Movie About Movies Pompo: the Cinephile Scores: 19 Belle Stars A Singer In A Virtual World Belle Scores: 18 My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission Stars International Heroes & Deku's Strongest Villain Yet My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission Scores: 17 Kiki's Delivery Service Is A Classic Magical Girl Movie Kiki's Delivery Service Rating Scores 16 Howl's Moving Castle Is A Classic Fantasy Romance Howl's Moving Castle Rating Scores 15 Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Makes Kyojuro Rengoku The Star Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Scores: 14 Perfect Blue Is About A Struggling Actress Perfect Blue Scores: 13 One Piece Stampede Throws Luffy's Crew Into A Massive Pirate Festival One Piece Stampede Scores: 12 Tokyo Godfathers Is All About Second Chances Tokyo Godfathers Scores: 11 Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind Is About A Post-Apocalyptic Jungle Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Scores: 10 Gintama: The Very Final Is A Send-Off To This Famed Series Gintama: The Very Final Scores: 9 My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising Features The Rise Of Nine The Villain My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising Scores: 8 Dragon Ball Super: Broly Is Perfect For Dedicated Dragon Ball Fans Dragon Ball Super: Broly Scores: 7 Neon Genesis Evangelion 1.11: You Are (Not) Alone Puts A New Twist On The Series Neon Genesis Evangelion 1.1 Scores 6 The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl Features A Truly Unique Animation Style The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl Scores: 5 Ghost In The Shell Is A Must-Watch Cyberpunk Classic Ghost In the Shell Scores: 4 The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Focuses On Time Travel The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Scores: 3 Redline Is Great For Fans Of Racing Anime Redline Scores: 2 A Silent Voice Is About The Consequences Of Bullying A Silent Voice Scores: 1 Your Name Is The Ultimate Body-Swap Anime Story Your Name Scores:
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When people think about where to stream anime movies, Amazon Prime usually isn't the first platform that comes to mind. However, there is a hidden treasure trove of Japanese animation on the platform. The service is also constantly expanding, offering new ways to experience content, and even adding ways to watch things free with ads.

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Amazon Prime has highly acclaimed movies like Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service. Anime contains a huge number of genres and Prime provides a gateway to films and shows of every possible description.

Updated by Louis Kemner on January 11th, 2024: Amazon Prime has added classic films like Studio Ghibli projects, but they also have a wide variety of films available from the present and the past. Anime is always changing platforms and, as some titles come and go from Prime, CBR is committed to keeping its coverage up-to-date every month. This now includes some of the best anime on Crunchyroll as well, given Amazon's and Crunchyroll's alliance to provide more anime for all.

20 Pompo: The Cinephile Is An Anime Movie About Movies

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Pompo: The Cinephile

Drama

Comedy

A famous movie producer gives her young production assistant a chance to direct his first film.

Release Date
June 4, 2021

Director
Takayuki Hirao

Cast
Hiroya Shimizu , Konomi Kohara , Ai Kakuma , Akio Otsuka

Runtime
90 minutes
Main Genre
Anime

Studio
CLAP

Writers
Takayuki Hirao

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Pompo: the Cinephile Scores:

  • IMDb: 7.2
  • MyAnimeList: 8.13
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 92%

Pompo the Cinephile follows a wunderkind director named Joelle "Pompo" Pompovich. Though talented, Pompo's career consists entirely of trashy B-Movies. That all changes when she decides to push her assistant Gene to become the director of her next project, a serious story about a mega-talented, driven composer.

Gene is eager to earn his first proper director credit but gradually discovers just how challenging it is to make a quality film. Fans often argue about whether "media about media" is interesting or not, but Pompo the Cinephile is an amazing movie.

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19 Belle Stars A Singer In A Virtual World

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Belle

PG

Anime

Adventure

Drama

Original title: Ryû to sobakasu no hime
Suzu is a shy high school student living in a rural village. For years, she has only been a shadow of herself. But when she enters "U", a massive virtual world, she escapes into her online persona as Belle, a globally-beloved singer.

Release Date
January 14, 2022
Director
Mamoru Hosoda

Cast
Kaho Nakamura , Ryô Narita , Shôta Sometani

Runtime
2 hours 1 minute
Main Genre
Anime

Production Company
Studio Chizu, BookWalker, Dentsu

Belle Scores:

  • IMDb Score: 7.1
  • MyAnimeList: 7.5
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 95%

A gorgeous anime reinterpretation of Beauty and the Beast, Belle was one of Japan's most successful films when it was released in 2021. Now, anime fans can check Belle out on Amazon Prime. The film follows a young girl named Suzu, who spends most of her time in the virtual reality world of "U."

In "U," Suzu is able to make herself look like anything, and she's transformed herself into the mega-popular singer Belle. Though Suzu is able to escape into this world of fantasy, everything changes when she has a chance meeting with "U's" mysterious Dragon. The Dragon is a hated figure throughout the virtual world but, as Belle forms a connection with him, she starts to learn who he really is.

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18 My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission Stars International Heroes & Deku's Strongest Villain Yet

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My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission

When a cult of terrorists ruins a city by releasing a toxin that causes people's abilities to spiral out of control, Japan's greatest heroes spread around the world in an attempt to track down the mastermind and put him to justice.

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My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission might not be the best film in the franchise, but it's got some great hero team-ups that are worth seeing.

My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission Scores:

  • IMDb Score: 7.1
  • MyAnimeList: 7.58
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 87%

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With stakes higher than ever, World Heroes Mission is exactly the kind of plot that works for a film version of a popular franchise. The third My Hero Academia movie introduces a new villain faction named Humarise to the world. Humarise is a collection of human supremacists who believe people with Quirks will eventually bring about the destruction of all humanity, an idea related to the Quirk Singularity theory.

Rather than allow that to happen, Humarise has developed the Trigger Bomb, a weapon that kills only people with quirks. Around the world, heroes are forced to find and disarm these Trigger Bombs before they can explode, trying to save the world from its would-be saviors. There are some obvious social and racial subtexts here, making this film feel more contemporary than the rest of the MHA franchise without sacrificing the popular characters and explosive action that drives the franchise.

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17 Kiki's Delivery Service Is A Classic Magical Girl Movie

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Kiki's Delivery Service

G

Animation

Family

Fantasy

A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.

Release Date
July 29, 1989
Director
Hayao Miyazaki

Cast
Minami Takayama , Rei Sakuma , Kappei Yamaguchi , Keiko Toda , Mieko Nobusawa

Runtime
103 Minutes
Main Genre
Animation

Studio
Studio Ghibli

Kiki's Delivery Service Rating Scores

  • IMDb Score: 7.8
  • MyAnimeList Score: 8.22
  • Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%

A classic title from Studio Ghibli, Kiki's Delivery Service follows a young witch named Kiki and her talking black cat Jiji. After completing much of her training, Kiki's last test to become a full witch is living on her own for a year, away from her family and friends.

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With that idea in mind, Kiki flies to a coastal city far from home, where she must learn how to survive. Over time, she learns how to use her special flying powers to run her own delivery service. It's a gorgeous story about developing relationships and how a child becomes a woman and finds her place in the world, giving up things in the process, and learning how to care for herself and others.

16 Howl's Moving Castle Is A Classic Fantasy Romance

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Howl's Moving Castle

When an unconfident young woman is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking castle.

Release Date
November 20, 2004
Director
Hayao Miyazaki

Cast
Chieko Baisho , Takuya Kimura , Akihiro Miwa , Tatsuya Gashûin , Ryûnosuke Kamiki , Mitsunori Isaki

Runtime
119minutes

Main Genre
Animation

Studio
Studio Ghibli

Writers
Diana Wynne Jones

Howl's Moving Castle Rating Scores

  • IMDb Score: 8.2
  • MyAnimeList: 8.66
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 87%

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Howl's Moving Castle is widely considered one of the best Studio Ghibli movies, this time based on a novel by famous fantasy author Diana Wynne Jones. Sophie is an ordinary hat-maker when an encounter with the Witch of the Wastes transforms her from a young girl into an old woman. Refusing to accept this, Sophie goes looking for a wizard named Howl to have the spell undone.

While Howl's Moving Castle makes some major changes from the novel, even fans of the original book will find this movie hard to ignore. Miyazaki's interpretation might be different, but he weaves a compelling anti-war narrative, wrapped in the sumptuous art and smooth animation Studio Ghibli is known for.

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15 Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Makes Kyojuro Rengoku The Star

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Demon Slayer: Mugen Train

After his family was brutally murdered and his sister turned into a demon, Tanjiro Kamado's journey as a demon slayer began. Tanjiro and his comrades embark on a new mission aboard the Mugen Train, on track to despair.

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Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Scores:

  • IMDb Score: 8.2
  • MyAnimeList: 8.61
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 98%

Demon Slayer had already cemented itself as one of the best anime of all time with its first season. Protagonist Tanjiro Kamado's quest to restore his younger sister's humanity had turned him into a Demon Slayer, putting him in contact with several powerful demons. However, Mugen Train showed just what set Demon Slayer apart from other Shonen franchises.

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With Demon Slayer, it feels like Ufotable is using alchemy to create some of the best visuals in anime today, bar none. It also helps that the story of Infinity Train lends itself to a movie. It begins with Tanjiro and Zenitsu being sent on a mission that introduces them to the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku. However, Rengoku has his own plans, which leads to the Junior Demon Slayers facing one of their most dangerous enemies yet.

14 Perfect Blue Is About A Struggling Actress

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Perfect Blue

NR

Thriller

Drama

Crime

A pop singer gives up her career to become an actress, but she slowly goes insane when she starts being stalked by an obsessed fan and what seems to be a ghost of her past.

Release Date
August 5, 1997

Director
Satoshi Kon

Cast
Junko Iwao , Rica Matsumoto , Masaaki Ôkura

Runtime
81 minutes
Main Genre
Anime

Perfect Blue Scores:

  • IMDb Score: 8.0
  • MyAnimeList: 8.54
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 83%

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Perfect Blue is yet another incredible project from the mega-talented anime director Satoshi Kon. The film focuses on a J-Pop idol who decides to leave music to become an actress. However, changing careers becomes a lot more difficult when grisly crimes begin springing up around her.

With Madhouse putting on its A-Game, Perfect Blue is one of the best-looking anime films of its era. However, it's Satoshi Kon's ability to make the viewer question what they're witnessing on the screen that will cause this film to stick with them long-term.

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13 One Piece Stampede Throws Luffy's Crew Into A Massive Pirate Festival

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One Piece Stampede Scores:

  • IMDb Score: 7.5
  • MyAnimeList: 8.22
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 94%

The One Piece movies are just as good as the anime itself. For Stampede, everything begins when protagonist Monkey D. Luffy and his crew are invited to the Pirates Festival. Not only do the Straw Hats appear, but multiple other pirate groups from the Worst Generation join them.

However, the festival's organizer has an agenda. Offering one of Gol D. Roger's treasures as a prize, Buena Festa challenges the collected Pirates to a contest, leading to a massive battle royale in this fun, silly, explosive film.

12 Tokyo Godfathers Is All About Second Chances

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Tokyo Godfathers

PG-13

Holiday

Adventure

Comedy

On Christmas Eve, three homeless people living on the streets of Tokyo discover a newborn baby among the trash and set out to find its parents.

Release Date
August 30, 2003

Director
Satoshi Kon

Cast
Tōru Emori , Akio Otsuka , Rikiya Koyama

Runtime
92 minutes
Main Genre
Anime

Writers
Keiko Nobumoto , Satoshi Kon

Studio
Madhouse

Tokyo Godfathers Scores:

  • IMDb Score: 7.8
  • MyAnimeList: 8.27
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 92%

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On Christmas Eve, a trio of homeless people digging through the trash discovers an abandoned baby. Naming the child Kiyoko, the trio doesn't have much to go on — just a key and a single note — but they still go looking for the child's mother.

On their quest to find Kiyoko a home, the three find themselves caught up in a series of increasingly unlikely events. Easily one of the best anime films ever made; everyone should give Tokyo Godfathers a chance, even when Christmas is a long way away.

11 Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind Is About A Post-Apocalyptic Jungle

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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

PG

Animation

Adventure

Sci-Fi

Nausicaä, the young princess of the Valley of the Wind, strives to protect her people and the natural world from the toxic jungle that threatens their existence. As she explores the mysteries of the jungle, she encounters giant insects and discovers the true nature of the environmental catastrophe. Her compassion and bravery lead her to seek harmony between humans and nature, battling destructive forces and uncovering ancient secrets along the way.

Release Date
March 11, 1984
Director
Hayao Miyazaki

Cast
Sumi Shimamoto , Gorô Naya , Yôji Matsuda

Runtime
117 Minutes
Main Genre
Animation

Studio
Writers
Hayao Miyazaki , Cindy Davis , Donald H. Hewitt , Kazunori Itô

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Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Scores:

  • IMDb Score: 8.0
  • MyAnimeList: 8.36
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 90%

Another classic Studio Ghibli film, Nausicaa is set on Earth over a thousand years after a nuclear war and stars the character Princess Nausicaa. Life on Earth has changed drastically, with humanity struggling against a massive jungle filled with all kinds of dangerous threats to what remains of humankind.

There exists a peaceful area, though, known as the Valley of the Wind, which is safe from the dangerous jungle and its poisonous spores. That peace is suddenly at risk when an airship from another kingdom crashes. Nausicaa, the princess of the Valley, is forced to fight against this new kingdom before they use another nuclear weapon and inadvertently wipe out what remains of humanity.

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10 Gintama: The Very Final Is A Send-Off To This Famed Series

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Gintama

In an era where aliens have invaded and taken over feudal Tokyo, an unemployed samurai finds work however he can.

Release Date
April 4, 2006

Cast
Susumu Chiba , Satsuki Yukino , Tetsuharu Ota , Michael Daingerfield , Akira Ishida

Main Genre
Animation

Rating
TV-14

Seasons
8 Seasons

Gintama: The Very Final Scores:

  • IMDb: 8.5
  • MyAnimeList: 9.04
  • Anime Planet: 4.45/5

Gintama is one of the best anime series and ranks among the most popular in both Japan and in the West, so Gintama: The Very Final is meant to end the celebrated series with a bang. After several years of running as a television series, The Very Final adapts the manga's final chapters into one raucous story.

This time, the focus is on Gintoki and his allies battling against the dangerous Tendoushuu Forces. While the story is mostly serious, the spirit of Gintama and the wacky Yorozuya still manage to shine through. While this film might be a bit confusing for newcomers, The Very Final is a must-watch for any Gintama fan.

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9 My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising Features The Rise Of Nine The Villain

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My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising Scores:

  • IMDb Score: 7.8
  • MyAnimeList: 7.97
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 90%

In the second My Hero Academia film, Heroes Rising, Class 1-A gets the opportunity to go on a trip to Nabu Island. While they're supposed to learn how to participate in safety programs around the country, Class 1-A are left to their own devices on what should've been a safe trip and things quickly spiral out of control when a new villain named Nine appears.

With no adult heroes around to help, Class 1-A are left with nothing more than their Quirks and wits to help them survive against a potent villain with a very dangerous plan. While the My Hero films might not be canon, they're always a gorgeous spectacle thanks to BONES' hard work.

8 Dragon Ball Super: Broly Is Perfect For Dedicated Dragon Ball Fans

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Dragon Ball Super: Broly

PG

Action-Adventure

Goku and Vegeta encounter Broly, a Saiyan warrior unlike any fighter they've faced before.

Release Date
December 14, 2014

Director
Tatsuya Nagamine

Cast
Masako Nozawa , Aya Hisakawa , Ryô Horikawa , Toshio Furukawa , Takeshi Kusao

Runtime
100 minutes
Main Genre
Anime

Studio
Toei Animation

Dragon Ball Super: Broly Scores:

  • IMDb Score: 7.7
  • MyAnimeList: 8.17
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 83%

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Dragon Ball Super: Broly might be the best Dragon Ball movie so far. Finally introducing Broly into the canon proper, Dragon Ball Super: Broly captures everything fans loved about Dragon Ball Z. The film taps back into DBZ's love of sci-fi as viewers learn about Planet Vegeta's history and what Saiyan life was truly like.

Broly features some of the best action sequences — not just in Dragon Ball, but in anime — in the latter half of the film, that's just the battle between Broly and the Z Fighters. DBS: Broly even has just the right amount of humor to keep things from getting too serious. Fans of awesome fight scenes have likely already seen Broly before... but there's nothing wrong with a rewatch.

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7 Neon Genesis Evangelion 1.11: You Are (Not) Alone Puts A New Twist On The Series

Neon Genesis Evangelion 1.1 Scores

  • IMDb Score: 7.5
  • MyAnimeList: 8.0
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 71%

The Neon Genesis Evangelion television series wasn't just a great Mecha story, but one of the best anime of the '90s. Nearly a decade later, creator Hideaki Anno and his Studio Khara teamed up to create a theatrical version of the series.

The Rebuild of Evangelion series reimagines the first third of the original series before veering into an entirely new direction. Shinji Ikari is once again asked to pilot an Evangelion to protect humanity from the threat posed by the "angels." Anyone who enjoyed the original should give Rebuild a watch, as there are some noteworthy changes to the characters and story.

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6 The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl Features A Truly Unique Animation Style

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The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl

In this comedy about one epic night in Kyoto, a college sophomore goes on a series of surreal encounters with the local nightlife, all the while unaware of the romantic longings of her classmate Senpai.

The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl Scores:

  • IMDb: 7.5
  • MyAnimeList: 8.18
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 90%

The Night is Short, Walk On Girl was directed by Masaaki Yuasa and released in 2017. Yuasa is known for his wild and free-form style, as seen in The Tatami Galaxy and Devilman Crybaby (2018). The film was based on the 2006 novel of the same name written by Tomihiko Morimi.

The two-time award-winning The Night is Short, Walk On Girl is a spiritual sequel to The Tatami Galaxy, but aside from sharing the same Kyoto University setting and a few characters, they're very different. The film follows a night out for three university students, an unnamed trio called Kouhai (meaning "Junior"), Kurokami no Otome ("Black-haired Maiden"), and Senpai ("Senior"). While the Senpai wants to confess his love to his Kouhai that night, the universe conspires to keep them separate.

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5 Ghost In The Shell Is A Must-Watch Cyberpunk Classic

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Ghost in the Shell

TV-MA

Sci-Fi

Action

Crime

A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master.

Release Date
November 19, 1995

Director
Mamoru Oshii

Cast
Atsuko Tanaka , Akio Otsuka , Iemasa Kayumi

Runtime
1 Hour 23 Minutes
Main Genre
Animation

Studio
Production I.G

Franchise
Ghost In The Shell

Ghost In the Shell Scores:

  • IMDb Score: 7.9
  • MyAnimeList: 8.27
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 95%

Masamune Shirow's Ghost in the Shell film is one of the main reasons anime is popular in the West today, and some fans may consider it the single best anime movie of the 1990s, or at least one of the very best. When the film debuted, it was a cyberpunk experience with a unique style and tone. Nothing else, live-action or animated, looked quite like it.

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Ghost in the Shell wasn't just a master class in animation; the film handled complex topics like what it meant to be human after gaining a completely cybernetic body. At just over 80 minutes, the film never overstays its welcome, making for a deep and sharp action film. Ghost in the Shell tells its story and leaves the viewer with plenty to think about concerning the world's ever-changing relationship with technology.

4 The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Focuses On Time Travel

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)

TV-PG

Anime

Adventure

Comedy

A high-school girl named Makoto acquires the power to travel back in time, and decides to use it for her own personal benefits. Little does she know that she is affecting the lives of others just as much as she is her own.

Release Date
July 15, 2006
Director
Mamoru Hosoda

Runtime
1 hour 38 minutes
Main Genre
Anime

Writers
Satoko Okudera

Production Company
Madhouse, Happinet(I)., Kadokawa Pictures

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Scores:

  • IMDb Score: 7.7
  • MyAnimeList Score: 8.11
  • Rotten Tomatoes Score: 84%

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time was released in 2006, directed by Mamoru Hosoda. Animated by Madhouse and based on the science fiction novel by Yasutaka Tsutsui, the movie tells the story of a high school girl who accidentally gains the ability to time travel.

Although The Girl Who Leapt Through Time shares the same themes as the novel, there are notable differences, including a different cast of characters. The film received positive reviews since its debut and won numerous awards, including the Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year.

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Redline

Not Rated

Anime

Action

Science Fiction

A story about the most popular racing event in the galaxy, the Redline, and the various racers who compete in it.

Release Date
October 9, 2010

Director
Takeshi Koike

Cast
Takuya Kimura , Yû Aoi , Tadanobu Asano

Runtime
1 hour 42 minutes
Main Genre
Anime

Writers
Katsuhito Ishii , Yoji Enokido , Yoshiki Sakurai

Production Company
Gastonia, Madhouse, Madhouse, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation (TFC)

Redline Scores:

  • IMDb: 7.5
  • MyAnimeList: 8.28
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 70%

Simply put, Redline is an animation marvel. The simple plot focuses on the Redline, a race held every five years between some of the best drivers in the universe. The protagonist, JP, is a hotshot driver hoping to compete against the entire field as one of only two humans in the race.

Redline's plot fulfills its purpose of pulling viewers into a lushly animated world and then lets viewers sit back and enjoy the ride. With Redline, Studio Madhouse created a must-watch film for hardcore animation lovers.

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2 A Silent Voice Is About The Consequences Of Bullying

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A Silent Voice

Not Rated

Drama

A young man is ostracized by his classmates after he bullies a deaf girl to the point where she moves away. Years later, he sets off on a path for redemption.

Release Date
October 20, 2017

Cast
Saori Hayami , Miyu Irino , Yui Ishikawa , Megumi Han

Runtime
130 minutes
Main Genre
Anime

Studio
Kyoto Animation

A Silent Voice Scores:

  • IMDb: 8.1
  • MyAnimeList:8.93
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 94%

A Silent Voice was released in 2016, produced by Kyoto Animation, directed by Naoko Yamada, and written by Reiko Yoshida. The film is based on a manga written and illustrated by Yoshitoki Ouima. A Silent Voice premiered worldwide between February and June 2017.

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A Silent Voice begins on a dark note, as Shoya Ishida contemplates ending his life. He changes his mind at the last minute when he recalls his elementary school days and the events that led him down the wrong path. For the rest of the film, Shoya tries to redeem himself for bullying the deaf transfer student Shoko Nishimiya, befriending Shoko, and trying to make up for his terrible past.

1 Your Name Is The Ultimate Body-Swap Anime Story

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Your Name (2016)

PG

Animation

Romance

Drama

Two teenagers share a profound, magical connection upon discovering they are swapping bodies. Things manage to become even more complicated when the boy and girl decide to meet in person.

Release Date
August 26, 2016

Director
Makoto Shinkai

Cast
Ryunosuke Kamiki (Taki Tachibana voice) , Mone Kamishiraishi (Mitsuha Miyamizu voice) , Ryo Narita (Katsuhiko Teshigawara voice) , Aoi Yuki (Sayaka Natori voice) , Nobunaga Shimazaki (Tsukasa Fujii voice) , Kaito Ishikawa (Shinta Takagi voice) , Kanon Tani (Yotsuha Miyamizu voice) , Masaki Terasoma (Toshiki Miyamizu voice) , Sayaka Ohara (Futaha Miyamizu voice)

Runtime
106 minutes
Main Genre
Animation

Studio
CoMix Wave Films

Your Name Scores:

  • IMDb: 8.4
  • MyAnimeList: 8.84
  • Rotten Tomatoes: 98%

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Your Name was released in 2016. Directed and written by Makoto Shinkai, the film was produced by Noritaka Kawaguchi and Genki Kawamura and by CoMix Wave Films. The original movie sent shockwaves through Japan and overseas with its beautiful and well-thought-out story. Your Name is the most highly-rated anime film on Amazon Prime right now.

Your Name is a body-swapping story about high school students, Mitsuha Miyamizu and Taki Tachibana. While it's full of the usual body-swapping tropes, with romantic heroes learning about each other by living each other's lives, it's incredibly sensitive and well-executed. Even anime fans who think they've seen these stories before should check out Your Name​​​​​​.

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