There are a tons of TV anime series and anime movies on Netflix that are popular among both Japanese and foreigners. However, you may wander which anime you should watch on Netflix. So today’s article will introduce the 10 best anime movies to watch on Netflix. This best anime movie list only includes the one-shot anime films, so that you can complete the story within 1-2 hours. Of course, you can see the latest Netflix original anime movie on this list. These greatest anime movies are recommended to both anime beginners and lovers.
1. A Silent Voice (Koe no Katachi)
- Genres: Drama, School, Shounen
- Duration: 130 mins
- MyAnimeList Rating: 8.98
Shouya Ishida, an elementary student, is a wild youth who beat boredom in the cruelest way. When a deaf girl Shouko Nishimiya transfers into the his class, Shouya and the rest of his class thoughtlessly bully her for fun leading her to transfer out of school, but in the process, Shouya is singled out and blamed for everything done to Shouko. With Shouko transferring out of the school, Shouya is left at the mercy of his classmates and is heartlessly ostracized all throughout elementary and middle school.
Now in his third year of high school, Shouya is still plagued by his wrongdoings as a young boy, so he sets out on a journey of redemption: to meet Shouko once more and make amends. Koe no Katachi tells the heartwarming tale of Shouya’s reunion with Shouko and his honest attempts to redeem himself, all while being continually haunted by the shadows of his past.
A Silent Voice won the Excellence Award in the 20th Japan Media Arts Festival.
2. Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi)
- Genre: Adventure, Supernatural, Drama
- Duration: 124 mins
- MyAnimeList Rating: 8.81
The story in Spirted Away is about Chihiro Ogino, a 10 year old girl and her family, who enter the world of spirits while moving to new neighborhood. After her parents turned into pigs, The girl how is now trapped in the spirited world, summons the courage to live and work amongst the spirits with the help of Haku and other characters. The film follows Chihiro’s journey in the spirit world as she tries to find a way to save her parents and return home.
The film was animated by Studio Ghibli and was directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It was released on July 20, 2001 in Japan and the worldwide released on December 20,2002. The film was the winner for the Best Animated Feature category in the Oscars 2003. The English version of the movie was dubbed by Walt Disney Pictures and premiered in 2002.
3. My Neighbor Totoro (Tonari no Totoro)
- Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Supernatural
- Duration: 86 Mins
- MyAnimeList Rating: 8.29
In 1950s Japan, University professor Tatsuo Kusakabe and his two daughters, Satsuki and Mei, relocate to the countryside to be closer to their mother, who is hospitalized due to a long-term illness. As the girls grow acquainted with the rural life, Mei encounters a small, bunny-like creature in the yard one day. Chasing it into the forest, she finds “Totoro” a giant, mystical forest spirit with whom she befriends. Before long, Satsuki too meets Totoro, and the two girls suddenly find their lives filled with magical adventures in nature and fantastical creatures of the woods.
My Neighbor Totoro won the Best Film and Ofuji Noburo awards in the Mainichi Film Awards, 1988. It also won the Best Film and Reader’s Choice Award: Best Japanese Film awards in the Kinema Junpo Awards
4. Whisper of Heart (Mimi wo Sumaseba)
- Genres: Slice of Life, Drama, Romance, Shoujo
- Duration: 111 Mins
- MyAnimeList Rating: 8.23
The movie was based on the manga with the same title, this animated film follows Shizuku, an inquisitive young girl and a voracious reader, who longs to be a writer when she grows up. One day she notices that all of her library books have previously been taken out by one Seiji Amasawa. Amid chasing after a large cat, befriending an eccentric antiques dealer and writing her first novel, Shizuku aims to find this mysterious boy who may well be her soul mate.
The film is animated by Studio Ghibli and produced by Hayao Miyazaki, the director of some of the most famous anime movies like Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and Howl’s Moving Castle to name a few. It was directed by Yoshifumi Kondou and was also the first Studio Ghibi to be directed by someone other than Hayao Miyazaki or Isao Takahata
5. Princess Mononoke (Mononoke Hime)
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Duration: 133 mins
- MyAnimeList Rating: 8.71
The young Ashitaka puts his life at stake when his village is attacked by demon. The beast curses prince’s arm, granting him amazing powers while slowly taking away his life. The village elders advised him to go to Tatara , the Iron town, in hopes to find a cure to his where he got in into conflict with local people.… the story shows the connection of technology and nature while showing path of harmony that can be achieved by mutual understanding.
6. Howl’s Moving Castle (Howl no Ugoku Shiro)
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
- Duration: 119 Mins
- MyAnimeList Rating: 8.66
Sophie Hatter has an uneventful life at her late father’s hat shop, but all that changes when she befriends wizard Howl, who lives in a magical flying castle. However, the evil Witch of Waste takes issue with their budding relationship and casts a spell on young Sophie, which ages her prematurely. Now Howl must use all his magical talents to battle the jealous hag and return Sophie to her former youth and beauty.
Howl No Ugoku Shiro premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2004 and was later released to Japanese theaters in November. In 2006 it was nominated for the Best Animated Feature in the 78th Academy Award, but lost to the movie Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
7. In This Corner of the World (Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni)
- Genres: Historical, Drama, Seinen
- Duration: 156 mins
- MyAnimeList Rating: 8.23
Suzu Urano is kindhearted girl who loves to draw & likes to see big dreams.. She’s always glad to help her grandmother with her business. Later on when she is married off to a man she barely knows as she combats the daily struggle of living in Hiroshima during World War 2. The movie portrays a colorful yet haunting depiction of everyday life in the years before and after World War II, showcasing the perseverance and fortitude of ordinary Japanese during one of the darkest periods of modern history.
The movie was directed by Sunao Katabuchi. It is winner of the 40th Japan Academy Award for Best Animation Award and also won the Grand Prize Award on the 21st Japan Media Arts Festival.
8. A Whisker Away (Nakitai Watashi wa Neko wo Kaburu)
- Genres: Comedy, Supernatural, Drama, Romance, School
- Duration: 104 mins
- MyAnimeList Rating: 7.36
A girl named Miyo Sasaski who comes from broken family consisting of her underconfident father and her stepmother who didn’t vibe of with her. Seeing her crush, Kento Hinode she couldn’t stop herself of showing her love by unorthodox methods. While Miyo is unable to get Kento’s attention as herself, she manages to succeed by interacting with him in the form of a white cat, affectionately nicknamed “Tarou” by Kento. But Miyo soon realizes that she can’t help Kento with the various problems she overhears in her cat form and is now caught between two tough choices.
9. The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl (Yoru wa Mijikashi Arukeyo Otome)
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Duration: 92 Mins
- MyAnimeList Rating: 8.22
University student falls in love with girl from same university. On a mysterious night that seems to last for a year, an ordinary college student continues to chase one of his underclassmen, a girl with black hair—the girl of his dreams. Up until now, he has been relying on a simple plan, which is to calculatingly bump into her every day while making it seem like a meaningful coincidence. However, his efforts remain futile as their relationship is not progressing at all. He follows her getting involved in various mysterious incidents like on an insanely long night of partying where she interacts with an increasingly eccentric cast of characters.
10. Brave Story
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Kids, Magic, Supernatural
- Duration: 112 Mins
- MyAnimeList Rating: 7.45
A boy named Wataru passes through a magic gateway to another realm to escape from his messed up routine life to land filled with creatures both fierce and friendly. His final goal is the Tower of Destiny where a goddess of fate awaits. Journey is filled with Demons. The catch is that will grant him his most heartfelt wish to bring his family back together again!
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