10 Essential Anime Films from Summer 2012
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See Me After ClassMovie · 2012 · 25m · Animation, ComedyA clerical error places male student Kagami Yuuki in the girls' dormitory of his new school. With no male rooms available, he's forced to share a room with his teacher, Ayane-sensei. To avoid expulsion, Yuuki must cross-dress whenever he leaves the room, leading to considerable complications.IMDb 5.6TMDB 7.2 - 2
Jewelpet the Movie: Sweets Dance PrincessMovie · 2012 · 65mRuby and her friends are excitedly preparing for Princess Mana's birthday party in Sweetsland. Their preparations are interrupted when a mysterious object falls from the sky. Inside, they discover a Sweetspet boy.IMDb 8.2TMDB 1.0 - 3
Road to Ninja: Naruto the MovieMovie · 2012 · 109m · Animation, Fantasy, ActionSixteen years ago, a masked ninja unleashed the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox on the Hidden Leaf Village, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze and his wife Kushina Uzumaki, who served as the Fox's host, sealed the creature within their newborn son, Naruto Uzumaki. Life returned to normal. But now, peace is shattered when the Akatsuki, a group of ninja led by the enigmatic Tobi – the masked figure responsible for the past attack – attacks Konoha. Tobi aims to conquer the world by using illusions.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 4
The Life of Budori GusukoMovie · 2012 · 106mIn 1920s northeastern Japan, young Gusukō is displaced from his home by a series of droughts and natural disasters. He journeys in search of a better life and finds work with scientists at the Ihatov Volcano Department, an organization dedicated to studying the very natural disasters that forced him to leave everything behind.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.7 - 5
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Desperate Struggle in the HeliosphereMovie · 2012 · 130mThis is the second part of the Space Battleship Yamato 2199 story, covering episodes 3 through 6.TMDB 5.5 - 6
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for DoldreyMovie · 2012 · 98m · Animation, Action, AdventureGriffith and the Band of the Hawk are renowned throughout Midland for their victories. Now, they face a challenge no one has overcome: taking the seemingly invincible fortress of Doldrey.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.3 - 7
Library War: The Wings of RevolutionMovie · 2012 · 105mDuring a date, Kasahara Iku and Dojo Atsushi are urgently called back to work as a terrorist attack hits Japan. They are assigned to protect Touma Kurato, an author. At the same time, tensions between the Librarians and the Media Purity Committee escalate. During a violent clash, Dojo is seriously injured. Despite being shaken by the incident, Kasahara is tasked with continuing Touma's protection.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 8
After School MidnightersMovie · 2012 · 95m*Houkago Midnighters* centers on a human anatomical model that awakens to life within a school after midnight.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.3 - 9
Wolf ChildrenMovie · 2012 · 117m · Animation, Family, DramaFollowing 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.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.2 - 10
CombustibleMovie · 2012 · 13mEdo, 18th century. Owaka, the daughter of a merchant, and her childhood friend Matsukichi share a deep connection. However, Matsukichi has been ostracized by his family and works for the city fire brigade. As arrangements for Owaka's marriage are made, she is consumed by her feelings for Matsukichi. Her emotional turmoil triggers a devastating fire that engulfs Edo. Amidst the chaos, Owaka and Matsukichi unexpectedly reunite. This is an epic story set against the backdrop of the sprawling city of Edo.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8
