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Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos (鋼の錬金術師 嘆きの丘の聖なる星)
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos (鋼の錬金術師 嘆きの丘の聖なる星) is a 2011 Bones anime film, the franchise's second, an original Brotherhood-continuity side story directed by Kazuya Murata, released July 2, 2011 in Japan and January 20, 2012 in the US.
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex – Solid State Society (攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX Solid State Society)
攻殻機動隊 STAND ALONE COMPLEX Solid State Society (Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. Solid State Society) is a 2006 Production I.G anime film directed by Kenji Kamiyama, set in 2034, following a rebuilt Section 9 hunting the hacker Puppeteer after Motoko Kusanagi's departure; a 3D version opened in 2011.
Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie (攻殻機動隊 新劇場版)
Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie (攻殻機動隊 新劇場版, also Ghost in the Shell: The Movie) is a 2015 Production I.G anime film, the finale of the Arise series, directed by Kazuya Nomura, released June 20, 2015.
Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames
Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames (新劇場版 銀魂 -吉原大炎上-) is a fully reanimated anime film adapting Gintama's Yoshiwara arc, released in Japan February 13, 2026, directed by Naoya Ando, BN Pictures, highest-grossing Gintama film.
Given the Movie (2024 film)
Given the Movie (映画 ギヴン) is a 2024 Japanese two-part anime romantic drama, Hiiragi mix and To the Sea, concluding Natsuki Kizu's Given manga adaptation, directed by Noriko Hashimoto, produced by Lerche.
Hunter × Hunter: Phantom Rouge
Hunter × Hunter: Phantom Rouge (劇場版 HUNTER×HUNTER 緋色の幻影) is a 2013 Madhouse anime film, the first theatrical adaptation of Togashi's manga, directed by Yuzo Sato, about Kurapika's stolen scarlet eyes and the ex-Troupe puppeteer Omokage.
Hunter × Hunter: The Last Mission
Hunter × Hunter: The Last Mission is a 2013 Japanese animated action film directed by Keiichiro Kawaguchi. It follows Gon Freecss as the Shadow Squad raids the Battle Olympia tournament.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (film)
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (劇場版 呪術廻戦 0) is MAPPA's 2021 prequel anime film directed by Park Sung-hoo, adapting Gege Akutami's volume 0 manga about Yuta Okkotsu and Rika's curse; it grossed 26.5 billion yen worldwide.
L: Change the World (L change the World)
L: Change the World (L change the WorLd) is a 2008 Japanese Death Note spin-off film directed by Hideo Nakata, starring Kenichi Matsuyama as detective L in his final 23 days stopping a lethal virus plot.
Library Wars (図書館戦争)
Library Wars (図書館戦争, Toshokan Sensō) is Hiro Arikawa's 2006 light novel series about Japan's Library Defense Force fighting state censorship under the Media Betterment Act, adapted as manga, 2008 anime, 2012 anime film, and 2013 and 2015 live-action films.
List of Digimon films
List of Digimon films (デジモン映画): the animated movies of the Digimon franchise, from the 1999 Digimon Adventure short through Digimon: The Movie (2000), tri., Kizuna (2020), and 02: The Beginning (2023), spanning multiple series continuities.
List of Pokémon films
The Pokémon films are a series of 23 animated movies released annually in Japan from 1998 to 2020, usually starring Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, and a Legendary Pokémon.
Lupin III: The First (ルパン三世 THE FIRST)
Lupin III: The First (ルパン三世 THE FIRST) is a 2019 full 3DCG anime film, the first CG theatrical Lupin III movie, directed by Takashi Yamazaki, about Lupin and Laetitia racing the Nazi Ahnenerbe for the Bresson Diary; it won a Japan Academy Prize.
Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: The Immortal Bloodline (不死身の血族)
Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: The Immortal Bloodline (不死身の血族, Fujimi no Ketsuzoku) is a 2025 Japanese 2D anime film directed by Takeshi Koike, the first theatrical Lupin III feature since 1996, following Lupin's crew against the immortal Muom on an uncharted island.
Macross Zero (マクロスゼロ)
Macross Zero (マクロスゼロ) is a 2002–2004 five-episode OVA prequel to Super Dimension Fortress Macross, directed by Shoji Kawamori, set in the 2008 Unification War over the Protoculture relic Bird Human, and the first Macross with full CG mecha action.
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved (小林さんちのメイドラゴン さみしがりやの竜)
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved (小林さんちのメイドラゴン さみしがりやの竜) is a 2025 Kyoto Animation anime film, the series' first theatrical feature, directed by Tatsuya Ishihara, released June 27, 2025 by Shochiku, about Kanna's father Kimun Kamui and a Chaos-Harmony dragon war.
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- (機動戦士Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-)
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- (機動戦士Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-) is the 2025 theatrical pre-release compilation of the Khara-Sunrise Gundam TV series, directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, opening January 17, 2025 and earning over 3.3 billion yen.
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女)
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女) is the 2026 second film of the three-part Hathaway anime trilogy, directed by Shukou Murase, set in U.C. 0105, earning over 2.24 billion yen.
Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space (機動戦士ガンダムIII めぐりあい宇宙編)
Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space (機動戦士ガンダムIII めぐりあい宇宙編) is the 1982 third compilation film of the Gundam TV series, covering episodes 31–43, about 70% new animation, directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, ending at A Baoa Qu.
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ～2人の英雄～) is the 2018 first theatrical anime film of My Hero Academia, directed by Kenji Nagasaki, set between seasons 2 and 3 on I-Island, released August 3, 2018 in Japan.
My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission (僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ワールドヒーローズミッション)
My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission (僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ワールドヒーローズミッション) is the third MHA anime film, released August 6, 2021 in Japan; Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki fight the Quirk-hating organization Humarise worldwide.
Naruto Shippuden the Movie
Naruto Shippuden the Movie (劇場版 NARUTO -ナルト- 疾風伝) is a 2007 Studio Pierrot anime film, the first Shippuden feature, directed by Hajime Kamegaki, in which Naruto guards the priestess Shion, who predicts his death.
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン劇場版 シト新生) is a 1997 two-part anime film: Death recaps episodes 1–24 with new animation, and Rebirth previews the unfinished opening of The End of Evangelion.
New Dimension! Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Battle of Supernatural Powers ~Flying Sushi~
New Dimension! Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Battle of Supernatural Powers ~Flying Sushi~ (しん次元！クレヨンしんちゃんTHE MOVIE) is the 2023 first 3DCG Crayon Shin-chan film, directed by Hitoshi Ōne, released August 4, 2023 by Toho, earning 2.47 billion yen.
One Piece Film: Gold (ONE PIECE FILM GOLD)
One Piece Film: Gold (ONE PIECE FILM GOLD) is the 13th One Piece anime film, released July 23, 2016, directed by Hiroaki Miyamoto with Eiichiro Oda as general producer; the Straw Hats battle casino magnate Gild Tesoro in Gran Tesoro.
One Piece Film: Red
One Piece Film: Red (2022), the 15th One Piece theatrical film, directed by Goro Taniguchi, stars singer Uta, Shanks' daughter, voiced by Kaori Nazuka and sung by Ado; it earned 20.34 billion yen, the franchise's highest gross.
One Piece Film: Z (ONE PIECE FILM Z)
One Piece Film: Z (ワンピースフィルム ゼット) is the 12th One Piece theatrical film, released December 15, 2012, directed by Tatsuya Nagamine with Eiichiro Oda as executive producer; former admiral Zephyr steals the Dyna Stones, earning 6.87 billion yen.
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (オマツリ男爵と秘密の島) is the sixth One Piece theatrical film, released March 5, 2005, directed by Mamoru Hosoda, in which the Straw Hats face trials on a sinister resort island.
One Piece: Stampede (ワンピース スタンピード)
One Piece: Stampede (ワンピース スタンピード) is a 2019 Japanese animated film, the fourteenth One Piece movie, directed by Takashi Otsuka and celebrating the anime's 20th anniversary.
Paris ni Saku Étoile (パリに咲くエトワール)
Paris ni Saku Étoile (パリに咲くエトワール), aka Samurai Ballerina, is a 2026 Japanese original theatrical anime directed by Goro Taniguchi, with character planning by Katsuya Kondo, about Fujiko and Chizuru, two Japanese girls chasing painter and ballet dreams in 1912 Paris.