List of Best Anime Movies
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Find the best anime movies to watch and vote for your favorites. You are also welcome to submit new entries to our list. Don't agree with the rankings? Feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this page, and tell us what do you think is the best anime movie ever!
Just like with regular movies, not all of them are great. However, there are some truly breathtaking anime films translated to English that will leave you amazed and wanting more. If you've never watched one before you'll surely enjoy the complex plots, interesting characters, and the unique art style of Japanese animation.
Just like with regular movies, not all of them are great. However, there are some truly breathtaking anime films translated to English that will leave you amazed and wanting more. If you've never watched one before you'll surely enjoy the complex plots, interesting characters, and the unique art style of Japanese animation.
Best Anime Movie List
Vote for your favorites or submit other top anime movies.
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Kiki's Delivery Service
Kiki is a young witch living in a small village wi more...19 points
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
This is yet another of the best anime films by Hay more...14 points
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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
This is a sci-fi / romance anime movie about a hig more...12 points
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Cowboy Bebop - The Movie
Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin' on Heaven's Door more...10 points
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5 Centimeters Per Second
This drama / romance anime film is divided into 3 more...8 points
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Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Guren-hen & Lagann-hen
This crazy and full of wild action anime movie is more...5 points
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Afro Samurai: Resurrection
Afro is trying to live an ordinary life and refuse more...3 points
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Bungaku Shoujo (Book Girl)
Touko Amano is a Literature Girl: someone who lite more...2 points
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Kara no Kyoukai: The Garden of Sinners
A series of seven movies about the exploits of Shi more...2 points
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The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
An anime movie based on the 4th Haruhi Suzumiya no more...2 points
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One Piece: Strong World
20 years after his escape from Impel Down, the leg more...1 point
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Bleach: Fade to Black, I Call Your Name
Based on the popular Bleach anime series. In Soul more...1 point
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The Secret World of Arrietty
Alternatively known as "The Borrower Arrietty more...1 point
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The Cat Returns (Neko no Ongaeshi)
Haru, a quiet and shy high school girl, has an abi more...0 points
Submissions to the Top Anime Movies List
How you can submit the greatest anime movies to the list.
You are welcome to submit new entries to our list of top anime movies above. Simply click "Add to this list", enter the title and a short description of the movie and press "Submit". As mentioned before, we'll manually approve all entries, so it may take some time to appear.The only real requirement is that your submission is an anime movie. If you want to submit a series, please use our best anime series list instead. For example, Naruto is an anime series (don't add it here) but Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow can be added.
Please search (CTRL+F) before submitting to make sure you're not adding a duplicate. Also note that hentai of any sort will NOT be accepted.
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sazurie
Jan 29, 2012 @ 3:44 am | delete
- special a is really nice ^_^
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Gman
Jan 22, 2012 @ 9:01 pm | delete
- I cant believe Ninja scroll and Fist of the NorthStar is not on this list?
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TapIn2U Jan 13, 2012 @ 10:23 pm | delete
- My nephew and niece love anime movies but they're not allowed to watch those with graphic images because there are some that are really not appropriate for children. Good list and fantastic lens! Sundae ;-)
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John_Michael Dec 23, 2011 @ 10:52 pm | delete
- good info ... thanks
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Dingkis
Dec 14, 2011 @ 9:22 pm | delete
- shigurui!
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InfiniteStudio8
Dec 13, 2011 @ 8:05 pm | delete
- SWORD OF THE STRANGER!
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bonez17
Dec 12, 2011 @ 10:32 pm | delete
- i dnt see ninja scrolls up there?????
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frankiebean
Dec 19, 2011 @ 6:52 am | delete
- Yes! Brilliant film! Deserves to be there over a few others.
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YoungJE1
Dec 11, 2011 @ 5:59 pm | delete
- Man do I love Spirited Away. I have never thought anything negative ever since the first time i saw it! =:)
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JetBlackAngel
Dec 7, 2011 @ 11:08 am | delete
- Great list. I completely agree. Howl's Moving Castle is the all time best anime movie. Studio Ghibli totally rocks!!!
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Crystal
Dec 7, 2011 @ 6:31 am | delete
- My favourite anime family film has to be castle in the sky :D
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MisterW617
Dec 4, 2011 @ 5:43 am | delete
- Afro Samurai Resurrection has been my favorite latest movie
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briana de la rosa
Dec 4, 2011 @ 3:27 am | delete
- Howls moving castle is the bestest movie I have ever seen
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!!!!!!!!!ps.a few more years and I'll be able to make the best/touching anime movie ever y«.it will be on cartoonnetwork ^FTo.anime inspire me to become a cartoon artist ^w^.
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Newly_found_anime_lover
Dec 11, 2011 @ 6:16 am | delete
- wow!! good luck men! this for real??
anyway still downloading Ghost in Shell, 5 Cm per Seconds and Howl....
I hope it worthed....
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Snowkitsune
Nov 26, 2011 @ 7:23 am | delete
- Yobi: the Five Tailed Fox, please add that on there!!!
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Shriana
Nov 26, 2011 @ 7:21 am | delete
- I personally think Miyazaki is the best anime director of all time! Spirited Away is my favorite movie.
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Psycho-Gamer
Nov 23, 2011 @ 5:30 am | delete
- always the best propositions from chadrew
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DEATHNOTEISGAYY
Nov 20, 2011 @ 11:31 am | delete
- I luv Spirted Away one of the best movies ever.
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nymphetomine
Nov 19, 2011 @ 9:39 am | delete
- Karigurashi no Arrietty (newest ghibli)
original Vamipre Hunter D
Origin Spirits of the Past
Sky Crawlers
Eve No Jikan
Metoroporisu
Perfect Blue
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wtf?stfu
Nov 7, 2011 @ 6:04 am | delete
- i only agree with spirited away rest of them anime movies are just plain garbage
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elfen_LIED-FAN
Nov 1, 2011 @ 2:53 pm | delete
- ''elfen lied '' one of the best animes u can watch
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Anon
Nov 8, 2011 @ 6:15 pm | delete
- Sure if you love incest and tons of gore :/ although if ur a tween the nudity prolly does it for you.
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sidewayssamm
Dec 8, 2011 @ 4:49 pm | delete
- Agreed! Brutal series both the anime and the manga. I am a fan.
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Visitor
Oct 22, 2011 @ 4:05 am | delete
- No ninja Scroll...?
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DukeOfSpook
Oct 21, 2011 @ 2:50 am | delete
- howls moving castle deffinately deserves to be number 1
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Lyle
Oct 7, 2011 @ 10:51 pm | delete
- You need to add "You are Umasou" to this list.
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b-rad!
Oct 5, 2011 @ 4:31 pm | delete
- and BATTLE ANGEL ! apparently james cameron is working on a re creation og this awesome gem!
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b-rad!
Oct 5, 2011 @ 4:08 pm | delete
- Sword of the Stranger!
Princess Monoke!
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coolest guy ever
Jan 12, 2012 @ 6:54 pm | delete
- Sword of the stranger, should be #1 and princess Monoke should be #2 on this list..:)
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FurryShea
Sep 30, 2011 @ 2:45 am | delete
- Spirited away is the most touching anime I watched~! any other nice anime to recommend? :)
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star
Sep 25, 2011 @ 9:41 am | delete
- howls moving castle i love it
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elsychapman
Sep 24, 2011 @ 7:57 am | delete
- I am falling in love to fairy tail now!
I love fairy tail! I love Reborn!
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wilfredpadilla
Sep 23, 2011 @ 7:00 pm | delete
- Studio Ghibli Films are great!!!!
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PocketfulofParis
Sep 11, 2011 @ 3:46 am | delete
- i lvoe spirited away!!!!!
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Kyou x Tomoya
Sep 6, 2011 @ 7:25 am | delete
- U missed clannad the movie..baaaaka..
Ushio is.. kawaii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CLANNAD NO 1 FAN!!
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Lola
Sep 2, 2011 @ 6:37 pm | delete
- Does anyone know a good site that has a whole list of anime movies. I'm trying to watch something new and every time I ask people ALWAYS tell me Miyazaki of studio ghibli. I've watched movies from them a million times already. Anybody know a good site or at least a different movie to watch?
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Angela
Oct 14, 2011 @ 4:16 pm | delete
- animefreak.tv... there are many shows and movies.. it is very wide in selections.. i hope my recommendation helps .
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DonMigoy
Sep 2, 2011 @ 3:21 am | delete
- anime rocks! :)
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Roldan32007
Aug 30, 2011 @ 10:13 am | delete
- Lot top anime movie is cre8 by STUDIO GHIBLII w0w
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glen
Aug 29, 2011 @ 8:10 am | delete
- anime is a shit stain on the animation kingdom. one scene generally takes only 2 seperate drawings, it's not even really animated, it's a bunch of still pictures. not to mention they are digitally inked. oh and also every anime looks exactly like the last, why don't the japs get creative and try something different?
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lily
Sep 2, 2011 @ 6:40 pm | delete
- "Every anime looks exactly like the last"
Really? I guessed I need to get my eyes checked.
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God
Sep 10, 2011 @ 12:45 am | delete
- You are a very ignorant person. I feel silly wasting my time replying to your post. I hope you find some enlightenment soon child.
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Kyle
Sep 11, 2011 @ 1:29 am | delete
- So, I guess "Adventure Time" must be the best thing ever to be brought to the table of your "imagination kingdoms'" king.
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Ian
Sep 26, 2011 @ 9:11 am | delete
- All animations are made out of thousands of still pictures... And I think you're mistaken... I think you're referring to the visual novels which pretty much are just pictures.
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Devi
Oct 27, 2011 @ 4:36 pm | delete
- anime is animation it is only said in a different language...appreciation is far to seek in you for artwork...maybe better if you try to find anime that really tells a story
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anonymous
Nov 20, 2011 @ 10:46 pm | delete
- shove it up your ass
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Autumn
Nov 22, 2011 @ 7:56 pm | delete
- YOU'RE a shit stain on humanity.
Go shove your worthless opinion up your ass.
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Naisku
Nov 26, 2011 @ 7:34 am | delete
- You must be pretty brave or dumb to reply like that on a ANIME movie poll...also like one this people said already, anime is animation in another languge. This world's ignorance is sad and annoying.
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Jay
Nov 29, 2011 @ 8:31 pm | delete
- Just like what everyone has already stated, your an ignorant fool with no knowledge on anything what so ever, and Japanese animation out scores any other countries animation. they are the one who created the animation industry
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