112 Anime Films Inspired by Manga
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Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade WorksMovie · 2010 · 107m · Action, Fantasy, AnimationShirou Emiya is thrust into a lethal tournament where seven Mages summon legendary heroes – as servants – to fight for them. The prize? A wish granted by the powerful Holy Grail. Unprepared and inexperienced, Shirou knows nothing about this deadly competition. He and his servant, Saber, reluctantly team up with another Mage, Rin Tohsaka. However, tensions quickly arise with Rin's servant, Archer, who harbors a deep and apparent animosity towards Shirou.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 102
GandaharMovie · 1987 · 83m · Animation, Science Fiction, FantasyIn the world of Gandahar, a place of equality and peace, a disturbing event occurs. People living on the edges of the planet are inexplicably turning into stone statues. Authorities enlist Sylvain, known for his investigative skills and resolve, to solve the mystery and protect Gandahar's peaceful way of life.
Sylvain's investigation leads him through increasingly difficult challenges, forcing him to confront unsettling questions about his society. The film explores themes of harmony, trust, and the unknown as Gandahar faces a threat to its serenity. As Sylvain seeks answers about the stone figures, the film invites viewers to consider what peace and stability truly mean.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9 - 103
The Garden of WordsMovie · 2013 · 46m · Animation, Drama, RomanceTakao, 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 lives. However, the rainy season is ending.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.6 - 104
Band of NinjaMovie · 1967 · 120mIn 16th century Japan, the son of a murdered feudal lord seeks revenge. He encounters Kagemaru, a rogue ninja aiding peasants in their rebellion against Oda Nobunaga. The story is presented using a unique filmmaking style, adapting pages from the original manga into a sound-driven visual experience.IMDb 5.8TMDB 4.6 - 105
AppleseedMovie · 1988 · 66m · Crime, Animation, Science FictionIn the war-torn city of Olympus, built from the ruins of a global conflict, law enforcement faces constant danger. This isn't just about crime; it's a fight against terrorism, with threats hidden everywhere. A veteran police officer and her cyborg partner – a powerful combination of human and technology – lead the charge. They work to keep peace in a chaotic world and safeguard their people from harm. As the danger escalates, their battle against terrorism intensifies, testing their limits in a story about trust, loyalty, and the evolving relationship between humans and machines.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 106
Urotsukidōji: Legend of the OverfiendMovie · 1989 · 106m · Animation, Action, HorrorBeneath modern-day Japan's bustling cities exist hidden worlds: the demonic Makai and the hybrid Jujinkai. Legend says every 3000 years, a being called the "Choujin" appears to restore balance. In present-day Japan, Amano Jyaku, a Jujinkai, discovers evidence of the Choujin within Tatsuo Nagumo, an ordinary high school student. As Amano works to protect Nagumo and his new girlfriend Akemi Ito, alongside his sister Megumi and friend Kuroko, they face the Makai. The Makai believe Nagumo is not the savior, but a dangerous force threatening Earth. This story blends action, supernatural elements, and personal relationships, exploring destiny's impact in a world where myth becomes real.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 107
Urotsukidōji II: Legend of the Demon WombMovie · 1991 · 98mThe demonic attacks from Hell, led by the Overfiend and his followers, persist in this sequel to Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend, causing widespread destruction. Can anyone halt their relentless assault? Originally a two-part OVA series released between December 1, 1990, and April 10, 1991, Urotsukidōji II: Legend of the Demon Womb was later released as a single film on July 21, 1991.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 108
Urotsukidōji III: Return of the OverfiendMovie · 1993 · 90mWhile the powerful Overfiend sleeps, the tyrannical Emperor Caesar gains control, forcing a new race of demon beasts into slavery. From this harsh world emerges the Lord of Chaos, the Overfiend's enemy. When the bloodthirsty beasts seize Caesar’s daughter in a violent takeover, the Overfiend is forced to awaken for a devastating war between the gods.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.5 - 109
Urotsukidōji IV: Inferno RoadMovie · 1995 · 135mIn a world dominated by monstrous creatures, the immortal half-demon Amano Jyaku wanders a ravaged Earth, bearing witness to horrific atrocities against humanity. The only hope for humankind lies with the Overfiend, the demonic Lord of Chaos and the natural enemy of these monsters. Will their ultimate confrontation determine the fate of the world?IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.2 - 110
Vampire Hunter DMovie · 1985 · 80m · Animation, Fantasy, HorrorIn 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 by a vampire, she is close to becoming one herself, destined for a destructive fate unless she can be saved. Together, the girl and her protector journey through dangerous lands filled with otherworldly dangers, forced to confront difficult choices about life, death, and what it means to be human in a world where those distinctions are lost.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.6 - 111
Urotsukidōji: New SagaMovie · 2002 · 135mA powerful, immortal beast-man named Amano Jaku breaks free from prison to indulge his desires at Meishin College. However, the college is also home to a monstrous creature. Amano Jaku's enemy is the Ultra God, a brutal force destined to bring about the end of the world. Now, immortals will fight in a battle that threatens to devastate the planet.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.3 - 112
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
