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Hello World (ハロー・ワールド) (film)
Hello World (ハロー・ワールド) is a 2019 Japanese animated sci-fi romance film directed by Tomohiko Ito, written by Mado Nozaki, animated by Graphinica, released by Toho on September 20, 2019, set in a simulated 2027 Kyoto inside the AllTale system.
Her Blue Sky (空の青さを知る人よ)
Her Blue Sky (空の青さを知る人よ) is a 2019 Japanese animated film by the Cho Heiwa Busters team (Nagai, Okada, Tanaka), set in Chichibu, about sisters Aoi and Akane Aioi and an ex-boyfriend appearing from the past; earned about 600 million yen.
High Speed! Free! Starting Days (映画 ハイ☆スピード！-Free! Starting Days-)
High Speed! Free! Starting Days (映画 ハイ☆スピード！-Free! Starting Days-) is a 2015 Kyoto Animation anime film directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto, adapting Kōji Ōji's light novel as a junior-high prequel to the Free! TV anime, released 5 December 2015 by Shochiku.
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (film)
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (君の膵臓をたべたい, Kimi no Suizō o Tabetai), also known as Let Me Eat Your Pancreas, is a 2018 Studio VOLN anime film directed by Shinichiro Ushijima, adapting Yoru Sumino's novel about a boy who learns his classmate Sakura is dying of pancreatic disease.
In This Corner of the World (この世界の片隅に) (film)
In This Corner of the World (この世界の片隅に) is a 2016 MAPPA anime film directed by Sunao Katabuchi from Fumiyo Kouno's manga, following Suzu in wartime Hiroshima and Kure; it won the Japan Academy Prize and grossed over ¥2.5 billion.
Inu-Oh (犬王)
Inu-Oh (犬王, INU-OH) is a 2021 Japanese musical animated film by Masaaki Yuasa and Science SARU, adapted from Hideo Furukawa's novel about the real Muromachi-era Noh performer Inu-Oh; Venice 2021 Orizzonti premiere, 2023 Golden Globe nominee.
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2020 film)
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (ジョゼと虎と魚たち) is a 2020 Bones anime film directed by Kotaro Tamura, adapting Seiko Tanabe's short story about wheelchair-using artist Josee and student Tsuneo in Osaka; Japan Academy Prize winner, Busan 2020 closing film.
K: Missing Kings (劇場版 K MISSING KINGS)
K: Missing Kings (劇場版 K MISSING KINGS) is a 2014 Japanese anime film by GoRA and GoHands, a sequel to the 2012 K series, following Kuroh and Neko's search for Shiro and Anna Kushina's rise as the new Red King.
KonoSuba: Legend of Crimson
KonoSuba: Legend of Crimson is a 2019 Japanese animated fantasy comedy film continuing the KonoSuba anime, directed by Takaomi Kanasaki and animated by J.C.STAFF, following Kazuma's party to the Crimson Demon Village.
Labyrinth (2026 film)
Labyrinth (Meikyu no Shiori, 迷宮のしおり) is a 2026 Japanese original anime film, Shoji Kawamori's first feature, about a girl trapped in her smartphone's labyrinth while her digital double SHIORI takes over her life; released January 1, 2026, 115 minutes, Gaga.
Liz and the Blue Bird (リズと青い鳥)
Liz and the Blue Bird (リズと青い鳥) is a 2018 Kyoto Animation anime film directed by Naoko Yamada, a Sound! Euphonium spin-off about oboist Mizore Yoroizuka and flautist Nozomi Kasaki, scored by Kensuke Ushio.
Lonely Castle in the Mirror (かがみの孤城)
Lonely Castle in the Mirror (かがみの孤城) is a 2022 A-1 Pictures anime film directed by Keiichi Hara, adapting Mizuki Tsujimura's Honya Taisho-winning novel about seven withdrawn students and a wish-granting key in a mirror castle.
Lu Over the Wall (夜明け告げるルーのうた)
Lu Over the Wall (夜明け告げるルーのうた) is Masaaki Yuasa's 2017 Science SARU animated musical about boy Kai and mermaid Lu; first original feature, Annecy Cristal and Japan Media Arts Festival Grand Prize winner.
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (さよならの朝に約束の花をかざろう)
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana o Kazarō) is a 2018 Japanese anime film, Mari Okada's directorial debut for P.A.WORKS, about an ageless Iorph girl raising a human son; it won the 2018 Shanghai Golden Goblet for Best Animation Film.
Mary and the Witch's Flower (メアリと魔女の花)
Mary and the Witch's Flower (メアリと魔女の花) is Studio Ponoc's 2017 debut anime feature, directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, adapting Mary Stewart's The Little Broomstick; 103 minutes, GKIDS US release, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Mirai (未来のミライ) (2018 film)
Mirai (未来のミライ) is Mamoru Hosoda's 2018 Studio Chizu animated film about 4-year-old Kun and his time-traveling sister from the future; Japan release July 20, 2018, Cannes Directors' Fortnight, Rotten Tomatoes 90%.
Miss Hokusai (百日紅)
Miss Hokusai (百日紅, Sarusuberi) is a 2015 Production I.G anime film directed by Keiichi Hara, adapted from Hinako Sugiura's manga, about Hokusai's daughter and fellow ukiyo-e artist O-Ei in 1814 Edo; Annecy Jury Award and APSA Best Animated Feature winner.
Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain
Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain (劇場版モノノ怪 唐傘) is a 2024 anime horror film directed by Kenji Nakamura, first of a trilogy set in Edo Castle's Ōoku, starring Hiroshi Kamiya's Medicine Seller, streamed on Netflix from November 28, 2024.
Mononoke the Movie: The Curse of the Serpent
Mononoke the Movie: The Curse of the Serpent (劇場版モノノ怪 第三章 蛇神, Hebigami) is a 2026 Japanese anime horror film, the final chapter of the Ōoku trilogy, directed by Tomoaki Koshida with chief director Kenji Nakamura, released in Japan May 29, 2026 and on Netflix worldwide September 29, 2026.
My Hero Academia: You're Next (僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ユアネクスト)
My Hero Academia: You're Next (僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ユアネクスト) is the fourth My Hero Academia anime film, released August 2, 2024 by Toho, directed by Tensai Okamura at Bones, featuring the villain Dark Might.
Napping Princess (ひるね姫 〜知らないワタシの物語〜)
Napping Princess (ひるね姫 〜知らないワタシの物語〜, Hirune Hime) is Kenji Kamiyama's 2017 original anime film about Kokone Morikawa, a napping Okayama high schooler whose dreams of Heartland and princess Ancien tie into her father's arrest before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl (夜は短し歩けよ乙女)
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl (夜は短し歩けよ乙女) is a 2017 Kyoto-set anime romance by director Masaaki Yuasa, scripted by Makoto Ueda from Tomihiko Morimi's Yamamoto Shūgorō Prize novel, produced by Science SARU, starring Gen Hoshino and Kana Hanazawa.
Okko's Inn (若おかみは小学生!)
Okko's Inn (若おかみは小学生！, Wakaokami wa Shogakusei!) is a 2018 Madhouse/DLE anime film directed by Kitaro Kosaka, adapted from Hiroko Reijo's novels, about orphaned Okko training as a young innkeeper at Haru no Ya; Annecy 2018 selection and Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Award winner.
Penguin Highway (ペンギン・ハイウェイ)
Penguin Highway (ペンギン・ハイウェイ) is a 2018 Studio Colorido anime film directed by Hiroyasu Ishida, adapting Tomihiko Morimi's Japan SF Award-winning novel about a fourth-grader investigating penguins appearing in his town; it won Fantasia's Satoshi Kon Award.
Poupelle of Chimney Town (えんとつ町のプペル)
Poupelle of Chimney Town (えんとつ町のプペル) is a 2020 Japanese full-3DCG animated film by STUDIO4℃, directed by Yusuke Hirota from Akihiro Nishino's picture book; it earned 2.7 billion yen, 1.96 million admissions, and a Japan Academy Prize, with a sequel released in 2026.
Promare (プロメア)
Promare (プロメア, Puromea) is a 2019 Japanese animated action film, Studio Trigger's first original feature, directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi and written by Kazuki Nakashima, about firefighter Galo Thymos versus Mad Burnish leader Lio Fotia.
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl (青春ブタ野郎はゆめみる少女の夢を見ない) is a 2019 CloverWorks anime film adapting volumes 6-7 of Kamoshida's Seishun Buta Yarou novels, following Sakuta, Mai, and the two Shokos; 89 minutes, Aniplex, 510 million yen.
Sing a Bit of Harmony (アイの歌声を聴かせて)
Sing a Bit of Harmony (アイの歌声を聴かせて) is a 2021 Japanese animated musical sci-fi film directed by Yasuhiro Yoshiura, about an AI schoolgirl, Shion, who sings to make classmate Satomi happy; it won a 45th Japan Academy Excellence Award.
Stand by Me Doraemon 2 (STAND BY ME ドラえもん 2)
Stand by Me Doraemon 2 (STAND BY ME ドラえもん 2) is a 2020 Japanese 3DCG anime film, sequel to 2014's Stand by Me Doraemon, directed by Ryuichi Yagi with Takashi Yamazaki, released by Toho November 20, 2020, adapting "Grandma's Memories."
Suzume
Suzume (すずめの戸締まり, Suzume no Tojimari) is Makoto Shinkai's 2022 CoMix Wave Films anime about 17-year-old Suzume Iwato closing disaster doors across Japan; released November 11, 2022, 121 minutes, Berlinale competition selection, Metascore 77.