20 Movies Like Anime Your Name

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Weathering with You

Weathering with You
Weathering with You
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 72/100
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Runtime: 112 min
Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Awards: 6 wins & 14 nominations
Writer: Makoto Shinkai
Actors: Kotaro Daigo, Nana Mori, Tsubasa Honda
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan, China
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“Weathering with You” is a Japanese animated film that follows the story of a young boy who meets a girl with the ability to control the weather, and their journey to find happiness amidst a world plagued by rain and disaster. It explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of human connection.

A Silent Voice

A Silent Voice
A Silent Voice
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Runtime: 3 min
Genre: Short
Awards: N/A
Writer: N/A
Actors: N/A
Language: N/A
Country: Iran
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“A Silent Voice” is a Japanese animated film that follows the story of a young boy named Shoya Ishida who seeks redemption after bullying a deaf girl named Shoko Nishimiya in elementary school. Years later, he sets out on a journey of self-discovery and reconciliation, attempting to make amends for his past actions and find forgiveness.

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 66/100
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Runtime: 98 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Awards: 12 wins & 2 nominations
Writer: Yasutaka Tsutsui, Satoko Okudera
Actors: Riisa Naka, Takuya Ishida, Mitsutaka Itakura
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
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“The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” is a Japanese animated film about a high school girl named Makoto who gains the ability to time travel. As she navigates through her newfound power, she learns valuable life lessons about friendship, love, and the consequences of altering the past.

5 Centimeters per Second

5 Centimeters per Second
5 Centimeters per Second
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
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Runtime: 63 min
Genre: Animation, Drama, Family
Awards: 1 win
Writer: Makoto Shinkai
Actors: Kenji Mizuhashi, Yoshimi Kondou, Satomi Hanamura
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
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“5 Centimeters per Second” is a romantic drama film that follows the story of two childhood friends, separated by distance and time, as they navigate the complexities of life and love, ultimately questioning the nature of fate and the possibility of reconnection.

Wolf Children

Wolf Children
Wolf Children
Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 95%
Metacritic: 71/100
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Runtime: 117 min
Genre: Animation, Drama, Family
Awards: 19 wins & 6 nominations
Writer: Mamoru Hosoda, Satoko Okudera
Actors: Aoi Miyazaki, Takao Osawa, Haru Kuroki
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
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The Wolf Children movie is about a young woman named Hana who falls in love with a wolf man and has two half-wolf, half-human children. It follows their journey as they navigate the challenges of living in both the human and wolf worlds.

The Garden of Words

The Garden of Words
The Garden of Words
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
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Runtime: 46 min
Genre: Animation, Drama, Romance
Awards: 2 wins & 2 nominations
Writer: Makoto Shinkai
Actors: Miyu Irino, Kana Hanazawa, Fumi Hirano
Language: Japanese, English
Country: Japan
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“The Garden of Words” is a Japanese animated film that follows the story of a young boy and a mysterious woman who form a bond through their encounters in a garden during rainy days. As they share their dreams and struggles, they learn to heal and find solace in each other’s company.

Summer Wars

Summer Wars
Summer Wars
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 79%
Metacritic: 63/100
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Runtime: 114 min
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Awards: 10 wins & 5 nominations
Writer: Mamoru Hosoda, Satoko Okudera
Actors: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Nanami Sakuraba, Mitsuki Tanimura
Language: Japanese, English
Country: Japan
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“Summer Wars” is a Japanese animated film that follows a high school student who must help his crush and her family in a virtual reality game to prevent a malicious artificial intelligence from causing chaos in the real world. The movie explores themes of family, love, and the power of unity in the face of digital threats.

Paprika

Paprika
Paprika
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 81/100
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Runtime: 90 min
Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Awards: 6 wins & 5 nominations
Writer: Yasutaka Tsutsui, Seishi Minakami, Satoshi Kon
Actors: Megumi Hayashibara, Tôru Emori, Katsunosuke Hori
Language: Japanese, English
Country: Japan
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“Paprika” is a Japanese animated film directed by Satoshi Kon. The movie follows a psychologist and her alter ego, Paprika, as they delve into people’s dreams to treat mental disorders, but things take a dangerous turn when a device that allows access to dreams is stolen and used to manipulate reality.

Spirited Away

Spirited Away
Spirited Away
Internet Movie Database: 8.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
Metacritic: 96/100
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Runtime: 125 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 58 wins & 31 nominations total
Writer: Hayao Miyazaki
Actors: Daveigh Chase, Suzanne Pleshette, Miyu Irino
Language: Japanese, English
Country: Japan
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“Spirited Away” is a Japanese animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It follows the story of a young girl named Chihiro who gets trapped in a spirit world and must work in a bathhouse to save her parents and find her way back home.

Princess Mononoke

Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke
Internet Movie Database: 8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Metacritic: 76/100
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Runtime: 134 min
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Awards: 14 wins & 6 nominations
Writer: Hayao Miyazaki, Neil Gaiman
Actors: Yôji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yûko Tanaka
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
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“Princess Mononoke” is an epic fantasy film set in medieval Japan, where a young prince becomes entangled in a conflict between humans and supernatural beings, as he tries to find a cure for a deadly curse. It explores themes of environmentalism, the clash between tradition and progress, and the complex nature of humanity.

Your Lie in April

Your Lie in April
Your Lie in April
Internet Movie Database: 8.5/10
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Runtime: N/A
Seasons: 1
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Awards: 11 wins & 12 nominations
Writer: N/A
Actors: Natsuki Hanae, Risa Taneda, Ayane Sakura
Language: Japanese, English
Country: Japan
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The Your Lie in April movie is a musical drama that follows a talented pianist who rediscovers his passion for music with the help of a violinist, as they navigate the challenges of their personal lives and strive to create a powerful musical performance.

Grave of the Fireflies

Grave of the Fireflies
Grave of the Fireflies
Internet Movie Database: 8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
Metacritic: 94/100
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Runtime: 89 min
Genre: Animation, Drama, War
Awards: 3 wins
Writer: Akiyuki Nosaka, Isao Takahata
Actors: Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Akemi Yamaguchi
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan, United States
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“Grave of the Fireflies” is a heartbreaking animated film set in Japan during World War II, following the tragic story of a young brother and sister struggling to survive amidst the devastation and hardships of war. It explores themes of loss, resilience, and the devastating impact of conflict on innocent lives.

The Wind Rises

The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
Metacritic: 83/100
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Runtime: 126 min
Genre: Animation, Biography, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 26 wins & 54 nominations total
Writer: Hayao Miyazaki
Actors: Hideaki Anno, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Miori Takimoto
Language: Japanese, German, Italian, French
Country: Japan
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“The Wind Rises” is an animated film that tells the story of Jiro Horikoshi, a talented engineer who designs fighter planes during World War II. The movie explores his passion for aviation, his struggles with ethical dilemmas, and his love for a woman named Naoko.

From Up on Poppy Hill

From Up on Poppy Hill
From Up on Poppy Hill
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
Metacritic: 71/100
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Runtime: 91 min
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Awards: 6 wins & 11 nominations
Writer: Tetsurô Sayama, Hayao Miyazaki, Keiko Niwa
Actors: Sarah Bolger, Chris Noth, Anton Yelchin
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
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“From Up on Poppy Hill” is a Japanese animated film about a group of high school students who work together to save their school’s clubhouse from demolition, while also uncovering a hidden secret from the past. It is a heartwarming coming-of-age story that explores themes of love, friendship, and preserving cultural heritage.

Whisper of the Heart

Whisper of the Heart
Whisper of the Heart
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 95%
Metacritic: 75/100
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Runtime: 111 min
Genre: Animation, Drama, Family
Awards: N/A
Writer: Hayao Miyazaki, Aoi Hiiragi, Cindy Davis
Actors: Yoko Honna, Issei Takahashi, Takashi Tachibana
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
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“Whisper of the Heart” is a coming-of-age story about a young girl named Shizuku who discovers her passion for writing and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Through her encounters with a mysterious cat and a boy named Seiji, she learns to believe in her dreams and find her own voice.

The Cat Returns

The Cat Returns
The Cat Returns
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
Metacritic: 70/100
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Runtime: 75 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Awards: 1 nomination
Writer: Aoi Hiiragi, Reiko Yoshida, Cindy Davis
Actors: Chizuru Ikewaki, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Aki Maeda
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
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“The Cat Returns” is a Japanese animated film about a young girl named Haru who is whisked away to the Cat Kingdom after saving a cat from being hit by a truck. In the Cat Kingdom, Haru gets caught up in a series of adventures and must find her way back home with the help of a dapper cat named Baron.

Tokyo Godfathers

Tokyo Godfathers
Tokyo Godfathers
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 92 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Awards: 8 wins & 1 nomination
Writer: Satoshi Kon, Keiko Nobumoto
Actors: Tôru Emori, Yoshiaki Umegaki, Aya Okamoto
Language: Japanese, Spanish, English
Country: Japan
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“Tokyo Godfathers” is a heartwarming animated film that follows three homeless individuals in Tokyo who find an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve and embark on a journey to find the baby’s parents. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and discover the true meaning of family.

The Boy and the Beast

The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
Metacritic: 65/100
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Runtime: 119 min
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Awards: 2 wins & 7 nominations
Writer: Mamoru Hosoda
Actors: Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Shôta Sometani
Language: German, Portuguese, Italian, English, Spanish, French, Japanese
Country: Japan
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“The Boy and the Beast” is a Japanese animated film that follows the story of a young boy named Kyuta who enters a magical world inhabited by anthropomorphic beasts. He becomes the apprentice of a gruff warrior beast named Kumatetsu, and together they embark on a journey of self-discovery and friendship while facing various challenges and conflicts.

The Place Promised in Our Early Days

The Place Promised in Our Early Days
The Place Promised in Our Early Days
Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
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Runtime: 90 min
Genre: Animation, Drama, Romance
Awards: 1 win & 1 nomination
Writer: Makoto Shinkai, Steven Foster
Actors: Hidetaka Yoshioka, Masato Hagiwara, Yuka Nanri
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
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“The Place Promised in Our Early Days” is a sci-fi romance film set in an alternate reality where two friends, Hiroki and Takuya, work together to build a plane and reach a mysterious tower that connects their dreams. As they uncover the truth behind the tower and the girl they both care for, their lives become entangled in a complex web of love, friendship, and parallel universes.

Children Who Chase Lost Voices

Children Who Chase Lost Voices
Children Who Chase Lost Voices
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
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Runtime: 116 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama
Awards: 1 win & 7 nominations
Writer: Makoto Shinkai
Actors: Hisako Kanemoto, Miyu Irino, Kazuhiko Inoue
Language: English, Japanese
Country: Japan
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“Children Who Chase Lost Voices” is a fantasy adventure film that follows a young girl named Asuna who embarks on a journey to a mysterious underground realm called Agartha to find her lost loved one. Along the way, she encounters various mythical creatures and discovers the secrets of life and death.

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