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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 and befriends a mysterious girl with the ability to control the weather, leading them on a journey to find happiness amidst a world plagued by rain.

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, Shoko Nishimiya, in elementary school. Years later, Shoya attempts to reconnect with Shoko and make amends for his past actions, leading to a heartfelt exploration of friendship, forgiveness, and personal growth.

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 that follows the story of two childhood friends, Tono Takaki and Shinohara Akari, as they navigate the challenges of long-distance relationships and the passage of time, ultimately exploring themes of love, loss, and the fleeting nature of human connections.”

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 tells the story of a young aspiring shoemaker and a mysterious woman who form a deep connection as they meet in a garden during rainy days, exploring themes of love, loneliness, and personal growth.

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 discovers she has the ability to time travel. As she explores her newfound power, she grapples with the consequences and learns valuable lessons about friendship and the importance of cherishing the present.

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 captivating animated film that 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, while discovering her own courage and resilience along the way.

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 continuation of the anime series and follows the story of Kōsei Arima, a former piano prodigy, as he navigates his journey of rediscovering his passion for music and finding love and healing along the way. It explores themes of grief, friendship, and the power of music to heal and inspire.

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 that follows a young girl named Shizuku as she discovers her passion for writing and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Through her experiences, she learns to pursue her dreams and find her own voice in the world.

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 an animated film that follows the story of three friends who make a promise to build a plane and visit a mysterious tower that stands in a distant landscape. As they grow up, the friends are separated by circumstances, but their shared dream continues to bind them together as they strive to uncover the truth behind the enigmatic tower.”

Voices of a Distant Star

Voices of a Distant Star
Voices of a Distant Star
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
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Runtime: 25 min
Genre: Animation, Short, Drama
Awards: N/A
Writer: Makoto Shinkai
Actors: Mika Shinohara, Makoto Shinkai, Sumi Mutoh
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
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“Voices of a Distant Star” is an animated film that tells the story of a young couple, separated by space and time, as they communicate through text messages while one of them fights in a war against an alien race. The movie explores themes of love, distance, and the impact of technology on human relationships.

The Anthem of the Heart

The Anthem of the Heart
The Anthem of the Heart
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
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Runtime: 119 min
Genre: Animation, Drama, Family
Awards: 2 nominations
Writer: Tatsuyuki Nagai, Mari Okada, Masayoshi Tanaka
Actors: Inori Minase, Kôki Uchiyama, Sora Amamiya
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
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“The Anthem of the Heart” is a coming-of-age anime film that follows a young girl named Jun Naruse, who is cursed with the inability to speak due to a traumatic childhood incident. Through a school project, she discovers the power of music and friendship, as she and her classmates work together to heal their emotional scars and find their own voices.”

Hotarubi no Mori e

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“Hotarubi no Mori e” is a Japanese animated film that tells the bittersweet story of a young girl named Hotaru who forms a special bond with a spirit named Gin, but their relationship is tragically limited by the fact that Gin will disappear if he is ever touched by a human.

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 an animated film that follows the journey of a young boy named Ren, who stumbles upon a hidden world of beasts. He forms an unlikely bond with a gruff warrior beast named Kumatetsu and together they embark on an adventure that helps them discover their true selves and the power of friendship.

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 who falls in love with a wolf-man and raises their half-human, half-wolf children on her own after his untimely death, navigating the challenges of blending their dual identities in a human society.

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 that follows two siblings, Seita and Setsuko, as they struggle to survive during World War II in Japan. The movie explores the devastating consequences of war, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit.

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 a Japanese animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It tells the story of Jiro Horikoshi, an aspiring airplane designer, and explores his passion for aviation amidst the backdrop of World War II.

Millennium Actress

Millennium Actress
Millennium Actress
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Metacritic: 70/100
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Runtime: 87 min
Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Awards: 6 wins & 8 nominations
Writer: Satoshi Kon, Sadayuki Murai
Actors: Miyoko Shôji, Shôzô Îzuka, Mami Koyama
Language: Japanese, English
Country: Japan
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Millennium Actress is a Japanese animated film that tells the story of a retired actress named Chiyoko Fujiwara, as she recounts her life and career to a documentary filmmaker. Through a blend of reality and fantasy, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the power of storytelling.

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 an animated film about three homeless individuals who find an abandoned baby on Christmas Eve and embark on a journey to find its parents, encountering various challenges and heartwarming moments along the way.

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 saves a cat and is subsequently whisked away to a magical cat kingdom where she must navigate a series of adventures to find her way back home.

Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai

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The Kimi no Suizou wo Tabetai movie is about a high school student named Sakura who discovers a diary written by a classmate named Sakura, who is terminally ill, and forms a unique bond with her as they navigate life, love, and the importance of cherishing every moment.

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