28 Anime Films Featuring a Unique Art Style
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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
Twilight of the CockroachesMovie · 1987 · 105mIn Saito's apartment, cockroaches thrive under the generous care of their human. With ample space and a constant supply of food, they live in comfortable abundance. Amidst this peaceful existence, Naomi and Ichiro are planning their wedding and future family. However, the arrival of Hans, a hardened cockroach messenger, brings unsettling news: war with the humans across the yard. This news threatens to disrupt not only Naomi and Ichiro's plans, but the entire cockroach community's way of life.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.8 - 3
Night Is Short, Walk On GirlMovie · 2017 · 93m · Comedy, Romance, AnimationA 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 win her affection by inventing increasingly elaborate excuses to see her.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 4
RedlineMovie · 2009 · 102m · Animation, Action, Science FictionA 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.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 5
Fantascope 'Tylostoma'Movie · 2006 · 33mA mysterious man arrives on a planet that appears to be uninhabited. He and his crew explore the planet to determine if anyone has survived.IMDb 7.3TMDB 8.0 - 6
Mind GameMovie · 2004 · 103m · Animation, Romance, ComedyNishi is a failure with a longing for his childhood sweetheart. Following a run-in with the Japanese mafia, he experiences a trip to heaven and back, only to find himself stranded in an even stranger location.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5 - 7
Dou kyu sei – ClassmatesMovie · 2016 · 61m · Romance, AnimationRihito Sajo, a top student who aced the entrance exam, and Hikaru Kusakabe, a popular band member, wouldn't normally interact. But they begin talking during rehearsals for the school chorus festival. After practice, they start meeting regularly, with Hikaru helping Rihito improve his singing. As they listen to each other and harmonize, they develop feelings for one another.IMDb 7.7TMDB 8.3 - 8
1001 NightsMovie · 1998 · 23m"1001 Nights," the inaugural film in the innovative "Filmharmonic" series, unfolds like a vivid dream. It features original music composed by a renowned filmmaker and a celebrated composer.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 9
AkiraMovie · 1988 · 124m · Animation, Science Fiction, ActionIn 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 to control this destructive force and save their home. The story explores loyalty, trust, and the dangers of science gone too far, set against a visually impressive dystopian backdrop with intense action.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.9 - 10
Tokyo GodfathersMovie · 2003 · 92m · Animation, Drama, ComedyOn Christmas Eve, three homeless people in Tokyo find a newborn baby discarded in the trash and decide to search for the child's parents.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.9 - 11
Kick-HeartMovie · 2013 · 13m · Animation, Comedy, RomanceKick-Heart is a love story about Romeo, a successful professional wrestler, and Juliet, a nun with a hidden life as a female wrestler. Romeo secretly enjoys being taken down in the ring, while Juliet finds energy in competing. They meet in the ring, and an intense connection sparks. Set against the vibrant world of professional wrestling, the film explores whether Juliet will reveal her true identity to the man she loves, and if Romeo will share his own secret with the world.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.0 - 12
The Old CrocodileMovie · 2005 · 12mAn ancient crocodile is ostracized by his family after he consumes one of their own.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 13
Iblard TimeMovie · 2007 · 30m · Animation, Fantasy, AdventureThe film follows a peaceful journey through Iblard, a fantastical realm first visualized in the paintings of Naohisa Inoue. Inoue's artwork drew inspiration from Impressionism and Surrealism.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 14
Ride Your WaveMovie · 2019 · 96m · Animation, Romance, ComedyHinako, a college student passionate about surfing, recently relocated to a quiet coastal town. After a fire erupts at her apartment building, she's saved by Minato, an attractive firefighter, and they quickly develop a romantic connection.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.6 - 15
The Girl from the Other SideMovie · 2019 · 10mAvoid contact with those from the other side of the forest, or you risk becoming one of them. But when a lost little girl from the safe Inside meets a monstrous Outsider, an unlikely friendship blossoms. Their connection seems to defy the ancient curse that has kept the world divided.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.4 - 16
Millennium ActressMovie · 2002 · 87m · Drama, Animation, RomanceDocumentary 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 himself.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8 - 17
Mount HeadMovie · 2002 · 10m · Animation, Comedy, FantasyA stingy man’s habit of discarding cherry pits leads to a bizarre consequence: a tree begins to sprout from his head. He cuts it off, but it stubbornly regrows. Eventually, he relents and allows the tree to flourish, attracting crowds who leave behind mountains of refuse. Overwhelmed by the constant accumulation, he decides to remove the tree by force, leaving a crater on his scalp. The crater fills with water, transforming into a popular lake.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.3 - 18
Angel's EggMovie · 1985 · 71m · Animation, Fantasy, MysteryIn a bleak, empty world, a young girl searches for water. She carries a single, precious egg, protecting it from the harsh environment. A mysterious stranger appears, and they begin to talk about their desolate world and the forces shaping their lives. Their conversation creates a fragile connection, offering brief moments of hope in the darkness.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.7 - 19
Dead LeavesMovie · 2004 · 52m · Animation, Comedy, CrimePandy and Retro find themselves naked on Earth, with no memory of who they are or where they came from. Driven by hunger and the need for clothes, they begin a series of crimes. Eventually, they are caught and sent to Dead Leaves, a notorious prison on the moon.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 20
The Tale of The Princess KaguyaMovie · 2013 · 137m · Animation, Drama, FantasyA 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.IMDb 8.0TMDB 8.1 - 21
PaprikaMovie · 2006 · 90m · Animation, Science Fiction, ThrillerChaos 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.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.8 - 22
La Maison en Petits CubesMovie · 2008 · 12m · Animation*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.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.9 - 23
Franz Kafka's a Country DoctorMovie · 2007 · 21m · Animation, DramaA country doctor urgently recounts being called to a young patient late one night. The situation quickly becomes bizarre when he's transported to the bedside by strange horses. Distracted by his own problems and resentment towards his patients, the doctor misses a critical wound. Humiliated by the villagers' unrealistic expectations of him, he's trapped in a repeating cycle, losing everything with each journey.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.7 - 24
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 - 25
Cat SoupMovie · 2001 · 33m · Fantasy, Animation, Science FictionThis darkly humorous story follows Nyatta, a kitten who walks and talks, as he journeys to the afterlife to rescue his sister's soul.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.0 - 26
TekkonkinkreetMovie · 2006 · 103m · Action, Adventure, AnimationBlack 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 for their home.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 27
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of EvangelionMovie · 1997 · 87m · Animation, Science Fiction, DramaSeele 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 Instrumentality and Third Impact? The story is a thrilling mix of political maneuvering and action, exploring themes of power, destiny, and sacrifice.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.3 - 28
Perfect BlueMovie · 1998 · 82m · Animation, ThrillerMima, 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 by one, making her increasingly fearful of the repercussions. The film explores identity, fame, and the merging of reality and fiction as Mima tries to uncover the truth behind these unsettling events while trying to keep her career going.IMDb 8.0TMDB 8.3
