Top Animated Fantasies of 2016: A Magical Journey Through Imagination
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Step into a mesmerizing world of animated masterpieces from 2016. This year has brought forth an eclectic mix of animation that will captivate your imagination and tug at your heartstrings. From quirky indie gems to blockbuster family adventures, the Top 30 Animation of 2016 is a testament to the unparalleled creativity and storytelling prowess of animators worldwide. These films not only showcase stunning visual effects but also delve deep into the human experience, making them an essential watch for cinephiles and casual viewers alike.
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L.O.R.D: Legend of Ravaging DynastiesMovie · 2016 · 113m · Animation, Fantasy, DramaThis film, based on the popular novel, follows the ongoing conflicts between four kingdoms vying for control of a single, ultimate realm. L.O.R.D. is the latest project from acclaimed writer and director Guo Jingming, known for his bestselling fantasy novels. This action-adventure story unfolds in a world populated by sorcerers, lords, and mythical beasts. It is also the first CGI film produced in China.IMDb 5.1TMDB 7.0 - 2
Pear Cider and CigarettesMovie · 2016 · 35m · Animation, DramaThis is a raw and unflinching look at Robert's complicated bond with a captivating friend from their youth, who is struggling with self-destruction. When his friend reaches out for help from a military hospital in China, Robert embarks on a challenging journey to bring him back to Vancouver.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 3
My Entire High School Sinking Into the SeaMovie · 2016 · 76m · Animation, Comedy, DramaDash and his best friend Assaf are gearing up for another year reporting on school life for their newspaper, edited by their friend Verti. However, as a romance sparks between Assaf and Verti, it strains the boys' friendship. Meanwhile, Dash uncovers a cover-up by the school administration that endangers the entire student body.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.7 - 4
ShelterMovie · 2016 · 6m · Animation, Fantasy, MusicShelter follows Rin, a 17-year-old girl who lives alone in a vast, beautiful virtual world. Every day, she wakes up in a simulated reality and uses a tablet to design a new, unique world for herself. But one day, her existence changes, and Rin begins to uncover the truth about why she's living inside the simulation.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3 - 5
PussyMovie · 2016 · 9m · AnimationAlone at home one evening, a young woman decides to indulge in a little self-care. However, her relaxing plans take an unexpected turn.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 6
The Master: A LEGO Ninjago ShortMovie · 2016 · 5m · Animation, Comedy, ActionA skilled martial artist named Master Wu finds himself in opposition to a character known as Chicken.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.4 - 7
Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great Adventure of the Flying Whale & the Double World, Meow!Movie · 2016 · 90m · Adventure, Animation, ComedyA massive whale suddenly appears and flies over Sakura New Town. As the whale cries out, Kenta Amano and the Yokai experience strange transformations.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.2 - 8
Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu - Day of the DepartedMovie · 2016 · 46m · Animation, Fantasy, ActionCole goes to Yang's haunted temple to get revenge on a former Airjitzu Master. He accidentally uses a powerful Dark Magic blade, which releases the ghosts of Ninjago's most dangerous villains and traps him inside the temple. The Ninja team must now send the spirits back to the Departed Realm before it's too late.IMDb 7.1TMDB 8.1 - 9
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5: To Beloved OnesMovie · 2016 · 60m · Action, Animation, Science FictionThe Ark Fleet has been destroyed, crippling enemy forces in the crash. As the Holy Order of Michael prepares a final assault on Weiswolf Castle, the wZERO unit and their new ally, Ashley Ashra, prepare to stop them. Meanwhile, Shin, with his Geass spiraling out of control, intends to eliminate his younger brother. But Akito, having vowed to return to Leila, fights to defy this fate in a final confrontation.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 10
Orange: FutureMovie · 2016 · 63m · Drama, Animation, RomanceHiroto Suwa, his wife Naho, and their high school friends – Takako Chino, Azusa Murasaka, and Saku Hagita – go to Mt. Koubou to see the cherry blossoms. As they watch the sunset, they remember their friend Kakeru Naruse, who died ten years ago. Still grieving him, they visit Kakeru's family home and discover the truth about his death from his grandmother.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.5 - 11
TowerMovie · 2016 · 82m · Animation, Crime, DocumentaryTower uses archival footage and rotoscopic animation to tell the untold stories of those who witnessed, helped, or survived America's first mass school shooting. It shows how a terrible event sparked courage and compassion in many people.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.6 - 12
Spark: A Space TailMovie · 2016 · 97m · Adventure, Animation, ComedySpark, a teenage monkey, and his friends Chunk and Vix are determined to reclaim Planet Bana, a kingdom now controlled by the evil overlord Zhong.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.8 - 13
Hulk: Where Monsters DwellMovie · 2016 · 75m · Action, Animation, FantasyThis Halloween, Nightmare threatens to invade our reality from the Dream Dimension, transforming dreamers into monsters. Dr. Strange, Hulk, and the Howling Commandos must stop him and prevent his evil plan from succeeding.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.6 - 14
Ethel & ErnestMovie · 2016 · 94m · Animation, Drama, WarThis animated film, adapted from Raymond Briggs' acclaimed graphic novel, offers a tender and heartfelt look at his parents' lives. It portrays two everyday Londoners navigating history's most significant moments.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5 - 15
Bilal: A New Breed of HeroMovie · 2016 · 109m · Animation, Action, AdventureA thousand years ago, a young boy with aspirations of becoming a great warrior is taken from his home along with his sister and brought to a distant land. He finds himself in a world dominated by greed and injustice, where he discovers the courage to speak out and fight for change. Based on true events, this is the story of a remarkable hero who earned his place in history.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.8 - 16
Your Name.Movie · 2016 · 106m · Animation, Romance, DramaMitsuha and Taki are two teenagers with completely different lives. Then, one night, they inexplicably swap bodies. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki's body, and Taki finds himself in Mitsuha's. This strange body-swapping continues to occur unpredictably, forcing them to navigate each other’s lives.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.5 - 17
Kikoriki. Legend of the Golden DragonMovie · 2016 · 80m · Animation, FamilyThe cheerful residents of Kikoriki Island experience a wild adventure when their scientist creates a device called the "Improverizor." This helmet swaps personality traits between people. When timid Wally tries to use the untested device to overcome his fear, he accidentally swaps bodies with a nervous caterpillar, becoming even more afraid. The villagers are drawn into a chaotic escapade involving plane crashes, mistaken identities, erupting volcanoes, and angry natives. The Kikoriki Crew desperately wishes they could switch places with someone else.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.9 - 18
Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of JapanMovie · 2016 · 104m · Animation, Adventure, FantasyDoraemon and his friends journey to ancient Japan and encounter Kukuru. Kukuru explains that his people are enslaved by Gigazombie, prompting Doraemon to offer assistance.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 19
Kizumonogatari Part 2: NekketsuMovie · 2016 · 68m · Animation, Fantasy, MysteryKoyomi Araragi became a vampire after being bitten by the powerful vampire Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade. To become human again, Koyomi must help her regain her strength and full power. His only path to this goal involves battling three vampire hunters: Dramaturgy, Episode, and Guillotinecutter.IMDb 7.7TMDB 8.0 - 20
Tom and Jerry: Back to OzMovie · 2016 · 80m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyThe wicked King Gnome captures the good witch and unleashes chaos across Oz. He needs Dorothy's ruby slippers to seize control of the Emerald City. Now, Tom and Jerry must save Oz!IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.0 - 21
Seoul StationMovie · 2016 · 92m · Animation, Horror, Science FictionThis animated film is a prequel to "Train to Busan." It follows a group of survivors as they struggle to cope with a sudden zombie outbreak in downtown Seoul.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.5 - 22
The Red TurtleMovie · 2016 · 81m · Animation, Drama, FantasyThis wordless film chronicles a castaway's journey through the key phases of life while stranded on a deserted tropical island inhabited by turtles, crabs, and birds.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 23
In This Corner of the WorldMovie · 2016 · 130m · Drama, Animation, RomanceJapan, 1943, World War II. Young Suzu journeys from her village near Hiroshima to Kure, a naval port, to marry and live with her husband's family. Her resourcefulness blossoms as she adapts to a life of hardship, quickly becoming essential to her household. Drawing on inherited wisdom, Suzu infuses the ordinary moments of daily life with artistry and grace. Despite facing numerous challenges – loss, wartime dangers, and constant air raids – her spirit remains unbroken.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.9 - 24
Naruto OVA 13: The Day Naruto Became HokageMovie · 2016 · 11m · Animation, Drama, FantasyThis film chronicles the day Naruto Uzumaki achieves his lifelong goal of becoming the Seventh Hokage.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.5 - 25
Monster High: Great Scarrier ReefMovie · 2016 · 69m · Family, AnimationFollow your favorite ghouls on a new aquatic adventure! While swimming in the school pool, they are transported to the underwater world of the Great Scarrier Reef. Lagoon discovers she belongs there and embarks on a mission to accept her own unique qualities. She enlists the help of her spookiest friends as she faces a former rival, participates in a thrilling dance competition, and battles a dangerous creature from the depths.IMDb 6.2TMDB 7.8 - 26
Green Lantern: Emerald KnightsMovie · 2011 · 84m · Action, Adventure, AnimationWith the Green Lantern Corps' home world threatened by an ancient foe, Hal Jordan trains new recruit Arisia for the upcoming war. He shares stories of the original Green Lantern and past Green Lanterns to prepare her for the challenges ahead.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 27
One Piece Film: GOLDMovie · 2016 · 120m · Action, Animation, AdventureGran Tesoro is a dazzling city where the government's rules don't apply, attracting pirates, Marines, and wealthy millionaires. Luffy and his crew head there hoping to find fortune. However, a powerful king with vast resources and hidden goals threatens both Luffy's crew and the entire New World.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 28
GANTZ:OMovie · 2016 · 95m · Animation, Science Fiction, ActionA teenager is murdered in a subway station, but he is unexpectedly brought back to life by a mysterious computer called Gantz. He is then compelled to fight a massive invasion of aliens in Osaka.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3 - 29
MoanaMovie · 2016 · 107m · Adventure, Comedy, FamilyIn ancient Polynesia, a curse brought on by Maui descends upon an island, prompting a spirited Chieftain's daughter to journey across the ocean and find the demigod who can lift it.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6 - 30
A Silent Voice: The MovieMovie · 2016 · 129m · Animation, Drama, RomanceShouya Ishida begins to bully Shouko Nishimiya, a new classmate who is deaf. As his teasing escalates, the other students in the class begin to disapprove of Shouya's cruelty. After elementary school, Shouko and Shouya lose all contact. Years later, a grown-up Shouya, haunted by his past actions, resolves to find Shouko and make amends. But can he ever truly atone for what he did?IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.4
