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    Japanese Animation Movies

    The 40 most popular japanese animation movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Spirited Away
    TMDB4.3
    FF4.6

    Spirited Away

    2001 · 2h 5m · JP

    A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
    TMDB4.4
    FF5.0

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

    2025 · 2h 36m · JP

    The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins.

    Howl's Moving Castle
    TMDB4.2
    FF4.9

    Howl's Moving Castle

    2004 · 1h 59m · JP

    Sophie, a young milliner, is turned into an elderly woman by a witch who enters her shop and curses her. She encounters a wizard named Howl and gets caught up in his resistance to fighting for the king.

    Your Name.
    TMDB4.2
    FF4.7

    Your Name.

    2016 · 1h 46m · JP

    High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other.

    Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
    TMDB4.3

    Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc

    2025 · 1h 40m · JP

    In a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into Denji's world, and he faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.

    Hot Wheels Let's Race: Attack of the T-Rex
    TMDB3.7

    Hot Wheels Let's Race: Attack of the T-Rex

    2026 · 47m · US

    When a giant T-Rex threatens Hot Wheels City, it's up to Coop and his friends to race to the rescue and save the day.

    Princess Mononoke
    TMDB4.2
    FF4.6

    Princess Mononoke

    1997 · 2h 14m · JP

    Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Emishi people, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it. Ashitaka must find a way to bring balance to this conflict.

    My Neighbor Totoro
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.5

    My Neighbor Totoro

    1988 · 1h 26m · JP

    Two sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and discover the surrounding trees are inhabited by Totoros, magical spirits of the forest. When the youngest runs away from home, the older sister seeks help from the spirits to find her.

    Warriors of the Wind
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.5

    Warriors of the Wind

    1984 · 1h 35m · JP

    After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley engage in an epic struggle to restore the bond between humanity and Earth.

    A Silent Voice: The Movie
    TMDB4.2
    FF4.5

    A Silent Voice: The Movie

    2016 · 2h 9m · JP

    Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf. But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shouya for his lack of compassion. When they leave elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not speak to each other again... until an older, wiser Shouya, tormented by his past behaviour, decides he must see Shouko once more. He wants to atone for his sins, but is it already too late...?

    Kiki's Delivery Service
    TMDB3.9
    FF4.7

    Kiki's Delivery Service

    1989 · 1h 43m · JP

    A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.

    Jujutsu Kaisen 0
    TMDB4.1

    Jujutsu Kaisen 0

    2021 · 1h 45m · JP

    Yuta Okkotsu is a nervous high school student who is suffering from a serious problem—his childhood friend Rika has turned into a curse and won't leave him alone. Since Rika is no ordinary curse, his plight is noticed by Satoru Gojo, a teacher at Jujutsu High, a school where fledgling exorcists learn how to combat curses. Gojo convinces Yuta to enroll, but can he learn enough in time to confront the curse that haunts him?

    Perfect Blue
    TMDB4.2
    FF4.5

    Perfect Blue

    1998 · 1h 21m · JP

    Rising pop star Mima Kirigoe quits singing to pursue a career as an actress. After she takes up a role on a popular detective show, her handlers and collaborators begin turning up murdered. Harboring feelings of guilt and haunted by visions of her former self, Mima's reality and fantasy meld into a frenzied paranoia.

    Ponyo
    TMDB3.9
    FF4.3

    Ponyo

    2008 · 1h 40m · JP

    When Sosuke, a young boy who lives on a clifftop overlooking the sea, rescues a stranded goldfish named Ponyo, he discovers more than he bargained for. Ponyo is a curious, energetic young creature who yearns to be human, but even as she causes chaos around the house, her father, a powerful sorcerer, schemes to return Ponyo to the sea.

    Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out
    TMDB3.9

    Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out

    2023 · 1h 14m · JP

    After a draining December, Sakuta is quickly nearing the end of his second year of high school. Since Mai is a third-year student, they don't have much time left together before graduation rolls around. Meanwhile, his sister, Kaede, is slowly but steadily venturing outdoors again. Just as she begins to find her footing, she announces her most ambitious goal yet—attending her brother's high school! Sakuta knows better than anyone how difficult this will be for Kaede, and he's ready to support her however he can. He's just not sure if that's what's best for her...or what she really wants...

    Castle in the Sky
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.7

    Castle in the Sky

    1986 · 2h 5m · JP

    A young boy and a girl with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle.

    Akira
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.3

    Akira

    1988 · 2h 4m · JP

    A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath that only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop.

    Ghost in the Shell
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.0

    Ghost in the Shell

    1995 · 1h 23m · JP

    In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster' begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster.

    Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
    TMDB4.1

    Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train

    2020 · 1h 57m · JP

    Tanjiro Kamado, joined with Inosuke Hashibira, a boy raised by boars who wears a boar's head, and Zenitsu Agatsuma, a scared boy who reveals his true power when he sleeps, boards the Infinity Train on a new mission with the Fire Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku, to defeat a demon who has been tormenting the people and killing the demon slayers who oppose it!

    The Boy and the Heron
    TMDB3.7
    FF4.3

    The Boy and the Heron

    2023 · 2h 4m · JP

    While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the boy's mother. As he tries to adjust, this strange new world grows even stranger following the appearance of a persistent gray heron, who perplexes and bedevils Mahito, dubbing him the "long-awaited one."

    Whisper of the Heart
    TMDB4.0
    FF3.0

    Whisper of the Heart

    1995 · 1h 51m · JP

    Shizuku lives a simple life, dominated by her love for stories and writing. One day she notices that all the library books she has have been previously checked out by the same person: "Seiji Amasawa."

    Look Back
    TMDB4.1
    FF4.0

    Look Back

    2024 · 58m · JP

    Popular, outgoing Fujino is celebrated by her classmates for her funny comics in the class newspaper. One day, her teacher asks her to share the space with Kyomoto, a truant recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a competitive fervor in Fujino. What starts as jealousy transforms when Fujino realizes their shared passion for drawing.

    Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil
    TMDB3.5

    Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil

    2026 · 1h 42m · JP

    Nobita and friends finds a secret underwater castle packed with mysteries and riches. With Doraemon's high-tech gadgets, they dive into an ocean adventure mixing humor, teamwork, and imagination in a breathtaking aquatic world.

    Porco Rosso
    TMDB3.9
    FF4.1

    Porco Rosso

    1992 · 1h 33m · JP

    In Italy in the 1930s, sky pirates in biplanes terrorize wealthy cruise ships as they sail the Adriatic Sea. The only pilot brave enough to stop the scourge is the mysterious Porco Rosso, a former World War I flying ace who was somehow turned into a pig during the war. As he prepares to battle the pirate crew's American ace, Porco Rosso enlists the help of spunky girl mechanic Fio Piccolo and his longtime friend Madame Gina.

    Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
    TMDB4.0

    Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King

    2023 · 1h 53m · JP

    As a lionhearted boy who can't wield magic strives for the title of Wizard King, four banished Wizard Kings of yore return to crush the Clover Kingdom.

    The Cat Returns
    TMDB3.6
    FF2.8

    The Cat Returns

    2002 · 1h 15m · JP

    Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.

    JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution
    TMDB3.1

    JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution

    2025 · 1h 28m · JP

    A veil abruptly descends over the busy Shibuya area amid the bustling Halloween crowds, trapping countless civilians inside. Satoru Gojo, the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, steps into the chaos. But lying in wait are curse users and spirits scheming to seal him away. Yuji Itadori, accompanied by his classmates and other top-tier jujutsu sorcerers, enters the fray in an unprecedented clash of curses — the Shibuya Incident. In the aftermath, ten colonies across Japan are transformed into dens of curses in a plan orchestrated by Noritoshi Kamo. As the deadly Culling Game starts, Special Grade sorcerer Yuta Okkotsu is assigned to carry out Yuji's execution for his perceived crimes. A compilation movie of Shibuya Incident including the first two episodes of the Culling Games arc.

    Pom Poko
    TMDB3.6

    Pom Poko

    1994 · 1h 59m · JP

    The Raccoons of the Tama Hills are being forced from their homes by the rapid development of houses and shopping malls. As it becomes harder to find food and shelter, they decide to band together and fight back. The Raccoons practice and perfect the ancient art of transformation until they are even able to appear as humans in hilarious circumstances.

    Suzume
    TMDB3.9
    FF5.0

    Suzume

    2022 · 2h 2m · JP

    Suzume, 17, lost her mother as a little girl. On her way to school, she meets a mysterious young man. But her curiosity unleashes a calamity that endangers the entire population of Japan, and so Suzume embarks on a journey to set things right.

    Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
    TMDB4.1
    FF4.5

    Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

    1997 · 1h 27m · JP

    SEELE orders an all-out attack on NERV, aiming to destroy the Evas before Gendo can advance his own plans for the Human Instrumentality Project. Shinji is pushed to the limits of his sanity as he is forced to decide the fate of humanity.

    The Castle of Cagliostro
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.0

    The Castle of Cagliostro

    1979 · 1h 42m · JP

    After a successful robbery leaves famed thief Lupin the Third and his partner Jigen with nothing but a large amount of expertly crafted counterfeit bills, he decides to track down the forgers responsible—and steal any other treasures he may find in the Castle of Cagliostro, including the 'damsel in distress' he finds imprisoned there.

    Weathering with You
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.5

    Weathering with You

    2019 · 1h 52m · JP

    The summer of his high school freshman year, Hodaka runs away from his remote island home to Tokyo, and quickly finds himself pushed to his financial and personal limits. The weather is unusually gloomy and rainy every day, as if taking its cue from his life. After many days of solitude, he finally finds work as a freelance writer for a mysterious occult magazine. Then, one day, Hodaka meets Hina on a busy street corner. This bright and strong-willed girl possesses a strange and wonderful ability: the power to stop the rain and clear the sky.

    Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
    TMDB4.0

    Cosmic Princess Kaguya!

    2026 · 2h 21m · JP

    Iroha's life gets knocked off its orbit when Kaguya, a carefree runaway from the Moon, moves in and convinces her to perform in a virtual world together.

    Violet Evergarden: The Movie
    TMDB4.2

    Violet Evergarden: The Movie

    2020 · 2h 20m · JP

    As the world moves on from the war and technological advances bring changes to her life, Violet still hopes to see her lost commanding officer again.

    Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram
    TMDB3.5

    Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram

    2024 · 1h 50m · JP

    A message has arrived from Kid the Phantom Thief, that he will steal a Japanese sword belonging to wealthy Onoe Family in Hakodate, Hokkaido. Conan and Heiji Hattori, who happened to be in Hakodate, are on the case to capture Kid. Coincidentally the family lawyer of Onoe is found murdered in the warehouse district, apparently slaughtered by a Japanese sword. The suspect is an investor/arms dealer who is said to be after Onoe family’s hidden treasure. In the North among cherry blossoms, the exciting hunt for treasure begins!

    Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway
    TMDB3.7

    Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway

    2026 · 1h 49m · JP

    When a string of deadly highway incidents begin, Conan Edogawa's investigations point towards an orchestrated plot rather than mere accidents. As he uncovers a conspiracy involving hidden identities and advanced technology, the case escalates into a high-speed race against time to stop a calculating mastermind before more lives are lost.

    Arrietty
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.3

    Arrietty

    2010 · 1h 35m · FR

    14-year-old Arrietty and the rest of the Clock family live in peaceful anonymity as they make their own home from items "borrowed" from the house's human inhabitants. However, life changes for the Clocks when a human boy discovers Arrietty.

    THE RIBBON HERO
    TMDB3.2

    THE RIBBON HERO

    2026 · 1h 52m · JP

    When the monstrous Nergal devastates her kingdom, Princess Sapphire reawakens as the Ribbon Hero and fights to save her new home from the same dark fate.

    Resident Evil: Death Island
    TMDB3.6

    Resident Evil: Death Island

    2023 · 1h 31m · JP

    In San Francisco, Jill Valentine is dealing with a zombie outbreak and a new T-Virus, Leon Kennedy is on the trail of a kidnapped DARPA scientist, and Claire Redfield is investigating a monstrous fish that is killing whales in the bay. Joined by Chris Redfield and Rebecca Chambers, they discover the trail of clues from their separate cases all converge on the same location, Alcatraz Island, where a new evil has taken residence and awaits their arrival.

    Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound
    TMDB3.6

    Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound

    1993 · 51m · JP

    Mr. Money is holding another World Martial Arts Tournament and Mr. Satan invites everyone in the world to join in. Little does he know that Bojack, an ancient villain who has escaped his prison, is competing. Since Goku is currently dead, it is up to Gohan, Vegeta, and Trunks to defeat Bojack and his henchman.

    About Japanese Animation Movies

    Japanese cinema

    Japanese cinema gave the world Kurosawa's samurai epics, Ozu's domestic dramas, Godzilla and the kaiju film, and the J-horror wave that Hollywood spent the 2000s remaking. It also sustains the most developed animation industry on earth.

    Animation

    Animation spans hand-drawn features, stop-motion, and CG spectacle — and, far from being a children's format, it holds some of cinema's most formally daring work. Studio Ghibli, Pixar, and a wave of international auteurs have made it one of the medium's most consistently inventive corners.

    In this list

    Years covered
    1979–2026
    Best reviewed
    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (8.8)
    Often also
    Fantasy, Action, Drama

    Common questions

    What are the best Japanese animation movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Spirited Away, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, and Howl's Moving Castle. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    Japanese animation movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these movies?
    Every movie page lists current streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region, alongside community ratings and reviews from Flickfolio members.

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