30 Must-See Fantasy Animation Adventures from 2013 to Now
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Escape to a realm where magic, wonder, and imagination know no bounds as we delve into the mesmerizing world of fantasy cinema in 2013. From enchanted realms to captivating characters, our list of top 30 fantasy films offers an unforgettable journey through unseen dimensions. These enchanting movies are not only thrilling adventures for avid fans but also a perfect introduction to the fantastical universe for those new to this genre. Whether you're drawn into the whimsical charm of Amen or the magical mysteries of Lucia, prepare for an unforgettable cinematic experience that will leave you yearning for more.
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PERSONA3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of BirthMovie · 2013 · 98m · Adventure, Action, AnimationIn the spring, Makoto Yuki, a new male student, transfers to Gekkoukan High School. While walking to his new dorm, listening to music, time suddenly stops. Everyone around him transforms into coffins. Makoto discovers he's entered the Dark Hour, a period between midnight where monsters called Shadows appear. He's quickly tasked by upperclassmen Mitsuru and Akihiko to lead his classmates Yukari and Junpei. Makoto must learn about empathy, his bonds with his friends, and the nature of death. Using a device called an Evoker, he awakens a Persona and fights the Shadows threatening his world from the mysterious Tartarus tower.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.2 - 2
AmenMovie · 2013 · 165m · Fantasy, Music, RomanceSolomon, a musician, falls for Soshanna, a woman from a wealthy family. The film follows Solomon's efforts to overcome the challenges and secure Soshanna's hand in marriage.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.5 - 3
Kristin's Christmas PastMovie · 2013 · 83m · TV Movie, Comedy, FamilyOn Christmas Eve, cynical 34-year-old Kristin drinks a strange champagne and wakes up seventeen years younger, sharing a room with her 17-year-old self. She gets a second chance to change the most painful Christmas of her life, trying to correct past errors. But as she does, she uncovers unexpected truths about her family that could heal her current relationships.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.9 - 4
Back in CrimeMovie · 2013 · 102m · Crime, FantasyInspector Richard Kemp has never caught the Eardrum Slasher, a serial killer who began his crimes two decades ago. When psychologist Hélène witnesses the Slasher's newest attack and agrees to testify, Kemp is instantly drawn to her. Unexpectedly, Kemp is then sent back in time to the location of the Slasher's first murder. He realizes this could be his opportunity to finally stop him.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 5
House of Anubis: The Touchstone of RaMovie · 2013 · 70m · Drama, Fantasy, FamilyAs graduation approaches for the students of Anubis House, a new group of younger students arrives, bringing with them a mysterious stone. This discovery sets them on a quest to prevent the world from falling into darkness.IMDb 8.6TMDB 7.8 - 6
Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget MuseumMovie · 2013 · 104m · Adventure, Family, AnimationWhen Doraemon is asleep, a notorious thief steals his bell. Without it, Doraemon begins behaving like a regular cat. To retrieve the bell and restore Doraemon to normal, Nobita, Shizuka, Suneo, and Gian journey to the factory where all of Doraemon's inventions are created.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.3 - 7
Vassalord.Movie · 2013 · 28m · Animation, Action, MysteryCharley, a cyborg vampire working for the Vatican, is drawn to the charismatic vampire Johnny Rayflo. As they team up to fight crime – and clash with each other – the results are a mix of humor, action, and blasphemy! But Charley struggles to control his hunger for blood. Their chaotic partnership escalates when they face a naive vampire princess, a secretive faction within the Unitarian Church, and their own complicated relationship.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.7 - 8
HairbrainedMovie · 2013 · 97m · Comedy, FantasyA brilliant fourteen-year-old is rejected by Harvard and enrolls in a less prestigious school. There, he forms a friendship with an older, more experienced student.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.4 - 9
The FireflyMovie · 2013 · 88m · Drama, Fantasy, RomanceFollowing the unexpected death of her brother, Lucia develops a close connection with his fiancée. United by their sorrow, they begin to fall for each other.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.8 - 10
LuciaMovie · 2013 · 136m · Fantasy, Romance, ThrillerHaunted by sleepless nights, a man is persuaded to purchase a drug called Lucia. It allows him to experience his deepest desires within his dreams, gradually making it difficult to distinguish between what is real and what is imagined.IMDb 8.3TMDB 7.2 - 11
Little Witch AcademiaMovie · 2013 · 26m · Action, Animation, ComedyAkko Kagari, a spirited girl inspired by the magician Shiny Chariot, enrolls in the Little Witch Academy with the ambition of emulating her idol's coolness.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 12
Pete's ChristmasMovie · 2013 · 86m · Fantasy, FamilyA forgotten middle child suddenly finds himself at the center of attention when he discovers his family is trapped in a repeating Christmas Day. He's the only one aware of the time loop, so he resolves to change their holiday forever, crafting a Christmas they'll never forget.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.7 - 13
The Little GhostMovie · 2013 · 92m · Family, FantasyA little ghost resides in a castle overlooking a quiet town, and he comes to life for exactly one hour each night after midnight. Join him as he embarks on an adventure to witness his very first sunrise.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.6 - 14
Mood IndigoMovie · 2013 · 131m · Drama, FantasyA woman is afflicted by a rare condition stemming from a flower that has grown inside her lungs.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.1 - 15
CargoMovie · 2013 · 8m · Fantasy, DramaWhen a zombie outbreak plunges the world into chaos, a father embarks on a desperate journey to safeguard his baby daughter. He formulates a surprising strategy to keep her safe amidst the undead hordes.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.0 - 16
About TimeMovie · 2013 · 123m · Drama, Romance, FantasyFollowing a disappointing New Year's celebration, Tim's father reveals a family secret: men in their lineage have always possessed the power to shift events within their own lives, though not to alter history itself. This revelation marks the beginning of Tim's education in appreciating life's present moments and the importance of those around him.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.9 - 17
The Dance of RealityMovie · 2013 · 130m · Drama, FantasyAlejandro Jodorowsky’s biographical project centers on his desperate search for purpose after rejecting a false sense of self. Born in 1929 in Tocopilla, a Chilean coastal town bordering the desert, he experienced a challenging and isolated childhood as his family was displaced. It was during this time that he first grasped the core truths of existence.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 18
The Zero TheoremMovie · 2013 · 107m · Drama, Fantasy, Science FictionA computer hacker searching for the meaning of life is repeatedly thwarted by his employers. This time, they deploy a young woman as a distraction.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.1 - 19
My Little Pony: Equestria GirlsMovie · 2013 · 72m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyUsing a magic mirror, Twilight Sparkle journeys to another world to retrieve a crown stolen from the Crystal Empire. She arrives to discover, to her shock, that she has transformed into a human.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.4 - 20
Tom and Jerry's Giant AdventureMovie · 2013 · 57m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyIn Storybook Town, a whimsical theme park built on fairy tales, Tom and Jerry are two of the few remaining animals. The park promises dreams come true to those who believe.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.9 - 21
Bayonetta: Bloody FateMovie · 2013 · 91m · Animation, Action, FantasyBayonetta, an ancient witch, awakens after five hundred years with no memory. She sets out to recover her lost past, battling relentless, bloodthirsty angels with guns in each limb.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.8 - 22
The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas BoxMovie · 2013 · 99m · Fantasy, Adventure, FamilyWhen Mariah Mundi's parents disappear and his younger brother is kidnapped, his life is shattered. He follows a series of clues to the Prince Regent Hotel, uncovering a hidden world of monsters that steal children, dangerous secrets, and a legendary artifact promising unlimited wealth—but also terrible supernatural power. With his family's fate, and the world's, hanging in the balance, Mariah must risk everything to solve the mystery of the Midas Box Curse.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.7 - 23
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of IllusionsMovie · 2010 · 96m · Family, Animation, AdventureAsh and his friends have to prevent a ruthless media tycoon from exploiting the shape-shifting Pokémon Zoroark to capture the time-traveling Pokémon Celebi.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.7 - 24
Beautiful CreaturesMovie · 2013 · 124m · Fantasy, Drama, RomanceEthan Wate is determined to connect with Lena Duchannes, unaware that she possesses unusual abilities. With her sixteenth birthday approaching, Lena must choose between good and evil, a decision that will profoundly affect her relationship with Ethan.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0 - 25
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: RebellionMovie · 2013 · 117m · Mystery, Animation, FantasyAfter Madoka sacrificed herself to save all magical girls from a terrible fate – erasing the witches from existence – despair now takes the form of creatures called nightmares. Homura Akemi, a magical girl, continues her solitary fight, hoping for the day she can see Madoka smile again.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.7 - 26
47 RoninMovie · 2013 · 119m · Drama, Action, FantasyKai, an outcast, joins Oishi, the leader of 47 exiled samurai. Together they seek revenge against the treacherous overlord who murdered their master and drove them from their home. To restore honor to their homeland, the warriors begin a quest filled with trials that would overwhelm ordinary fighters.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 27
Hunter x Hunter: Phantom RougeMovie · 2013 · 97m · Animation, Adventure, FantasyKurapika encounters a child who strongly resembles his lost friend, Pyro. But when he approaches the boy, the child uses a mysterious power to steal Kurapika's eyes. Determined to retrieve them, Gon, Leorio, and Killua vow to help. Meanwhile, Killua struggles with his past, questioning if he deserves to be friends with Gon.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.0 - 28
The Mortal Instruments: City of BonesMovie · 2013 · 130m · Fantasy, Action, MysteryIn New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, discovers she's descended from Shadowhunters – warriors who protect humanity from evil. When her mother vanishes, Clary joins a group of Shadowhunters and enters Downworld, a realm populated by demons, vampires, and other supernatural beings. Clary and her companions must find and safeguard an ancient cup, which holds the key to her mother's fate.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.4 - 29
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The AdventMovie · 2013 · 110m · Animation, Action, AdventureA year after Guts' departure and Griffith's imprisonment for treason, the Band of the Hawk is ambushed by Bakiraka assassins led by Silat while camping. Just when hope seems lost, Guts returns from his travels. He declares, "You destroyed everything." With Casca, Guts reaffirms their bond, becoming inseparable. Griffith is now imprisoned in the Tower of Rebirth, the oldest structure in Wyndham Castle.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.6 - 30
Perfume: The Story of a MurdererMovie · 2006 · 147m · Crime, Fantasy, DramaIn 18th century Paris, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born with an extraordinary sense of smell. He becomes a master perfumer, crafting unparalleled fragrances. But driven by an obsessive quest for the perfect scent, his pursuit leads him down a dark and dangerous path as he seeks to capture and preserve the very essence of life.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4
