Top 16 Anime Movies of Spring 2019: A Cinematic Anthology
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PromareMovie · 2019 · 111m · Animation, Action, Science FictionThe Galo and the Burning Rescue Fire Department confronts BURNISH, a group of mutants with the power to control fire, who have triggered a global fire disaster.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 2
Cencoroll ConnectMovie · 2019 · 75mYuki, who has only heard about the giant monsters threatening her city on the news, has never actually seen one. Her life changes when she encounters Tetsu, who is moving around town with a creature named Cencoroll. Tetsu can control Cencoroll with his mind, and it can transform into many different objects. Yuki isn't the only one intrigued by Cencoroll; a boy named Shu tries to take it from Tetsu using his own telepathic monster. This sparks a fierce battle involving all four, with Yuki joining the fight and the entire city becoming their arena.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 3
Utano Princesama Maji LOVE KingdomMovie · 2019 · 84mThree of the most beloved vocal groups from the UTANO★PRINCESAMA franchise—ST★RISH, QUARTET NIGHT, and HE★VENS—join forces for an unforgettable concert in the movie *Utano★Princesama Maji Love Kingdom*. Fans are in for a treat as these popular groups share the stage. It's a celebration of music where everyone triumphs.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2 - 4
TwilightMovie · 2019 · 52mHakubo follows the story of Sachi Koyama, a talented violinist from rural Fukushima, and Yuusuke Kijinami, a painter. They have an initial, somewhat clumsy meeting and begin to develop feelings for each other. However, Yuusuke is still deeply affected by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.8 - 5
Case Closed: The Fist of Blue SapphireMovie · 2019 · 109m · Animation, Mystery, CrimeThe legendary "blue lapis fist," the world's largest blue sapphire, was lost with a pirate ship off the coast of Singapore in the late 1800s. Now, a wealthy local plans to recover it. When the gem is displayed at an exhibition in Singapore's Marina Sands hotel, a murder occurs.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 6
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of UnatoMovie · 2019 · 82m · Animation, Drama, ActionDuring a time of rapid industrial change, the inhabitants of Hinomoto battle waves of undead beings called Kabane, utilizing heavily armored trains as their primary defense. Six months after previous events, the protagonists of the Iron Fortress launch an effort to recapture Unato Castle.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.1 - 7
Lupin the IIIrd: Fujiko's LieMovie · 2019 · 58m · Animation, Crime, ActionFujiko Mine, a captivating and self-serving woman, befriends a young boy whose father concealed a large inheritance. A murderer begins pursuing the boy, and Fujiko must intervene to protect him. However, her own motivations remain unclear.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.1 - 8
Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New DayMovie · 2019 · 100m · Animation, DramaKumiko, a second-year euphonium player and senior band member, faces challenges as new students join the concert band. She and third-year trumpeter Tomoe Kabe are tasked with mentoring these underclassmen. Kumiko's section welcomes a diverse group: Kanade Hisaishi, whose true nature is hidden; Mirei Suzuki, struggling to adjust; Satsuki Suzuki, eager to connect with Mirei; and Motomu Tsukinaga, who is reserved. Amidst the preparations for the Sunrise Festival, chair auditions, and the competition, various difficulties quickly emerge.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 9
LaidbackersMovie · 2019 · 58mTo inherit her grandmother's traditional sweet shop in Kyoto, art student Kumi Honamanuma finds herself living with an unexpected group of friends: Harami Mino, K Kusanagi, Mai Haisaka, and a dog who resides in the supposedly empty store. These girls believe they are reincarnated heroes tasked with hunting a demon king. Having seemingly finished their mission, they now live a peaceful life. However, Ran, the former demon king who appears as an elementary school girl unable to reincarnate, interrupts their tranquility. The story begins when Ran asks them to collect the demon king's fragments.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.5 - 10
The Island of Giant InsectsMovie · 2019 · 23mFollowing a plane crash on a school trip, Oribe Mutsumi and her classmates find themselves stranded on what appears to be an uninhabited island. Mutsumi locates the other survivors and uses her wilderness skills to assist them, confident rescue will arrive within three days. But she hasn't discovered the island is home to enormous, deadly insects. Her extensive knowledge of insects – butterflies, wasps, and more – may be the only chance for her classmates to survive until they are rescued.IMDb 4.1TMDB 3.8 - 11
For Whom the Alchemist ExistsMovie · 2019 · 118mIn the continent of Babel, dominated by the Tower of Babel, seven nations maintain a fragile peace. Centuries ago, the use of alchemy as a weapon nearly destroyed humanity, leading to a long-standing ban on the practice. In the year 911, Lustrice defied this agreement, building an alchemical army with plans to conquer Babel. The other six nations united and defeated Lustrice, effectively outlawing alchemy once more. Twenty years later, however, alchemy is stirring chaos across the land again.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.6 - 12
The WonderlandMovie · 2019 · 115m · Animation, Fantasy, FamilyAkane, lacking self-assurance, encounters the enigmatic alchemist Hippocrates and his student Pipo the day before her birthday. They claim to be on a mission to save the world, inviting her to join them in a journey from their basement to a place called "Wonderland." There, Akane is unexpectedly declared Wonderland's savior.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.4 - 13
Frame Arms Girl Movie: Kya Kya Ufufu na WonderlandMovie · 2019 · 82mThis film brings together episodes from the television series, enhanced with newly created scenes.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.0 - 14
Children of the SeaMovie · 2019 · 111m · Animation, Fantasy, AdventureRuka is a young girl whose parents are divorced and whose father works at an aquarium. When Umi and Sora, two boys raised by dugongs in the sea, arrive at the aquarium, Ruka feels a connection to them and begins to discover she shares their unusual affinity for the ocean. Umi and Sora's unique abilities appear linked to increasingly frequent strange occurrences – like sea creatures appearing far from their usual habitats and aquarium animals vanishing globally. The true nature of the boys’ powers and these strange events remains unclear, and Ruka becomes involved in uncovering the mystery surrounding her new friends.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.1 - 15
Doraemon: Nobita's Chronicle of the Moon ExplorationMovie · 2019 · 111m · Animation, Adventure, ComedyWhile a Japanese robotic mission explores the far side of the moon for signs of life, Nobita watches from Earth as the moon suddenly turns yellow. With Doraemon's help, they travel to the moon and create robotic bunnies designed to establish a colony. Back on Earth, Nobita recounts their adventure to his classmates, but no one believes him. That is, until two new students – a boy and his sister – arrive, seemingly from an incredibly distant location.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.3 - 16
Girls und Panzer das Finale: Part 2Movie · 2019 · 54m · Animation, Action, ComedyThe tank-girls of Oarai Girls' High are fooled by a clever ruse from BC Freedom High and find themselves in a surprising new challenge. Yukari believes the deception must be based on something real. So, while other teams prepare for battle, Oarai develops a plan to uncover the truth behind their opponents' strategy.IMDb 7.6TMDB 6.1
