Japanese Anime movies has incredible story line and power to touch our heart. Here we counting down the 13 best Japanese anime movies of all time,that you should watch at once.
Kiki's Delivery Service
Animation/Adventure ‧
1h 43m
In this anime feature, 13-year-old Kiki moves to a seaside town with her talking cat, Jiji, to spend a year alone, in accordance with her village's tradition for witches in training. After learning to control her broomstick, Kiki sets up a flying courier service and soon becomes a fixture in the community. But when the insecure young witch begins questioning herself and loses her magic abilities, she must overcome her self-doubt to get her powers back.
Initial release: 29 July 1989 (Japan)
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Rating:7.8/10
In This Corner of the World
War/Animation ‧
2h 48m
A spirited 18-year-old woman is married off to a man she barely knows as she combats the daily struggles of living in Hiroshima during World War II.
Initial release: 14 June 2017 (Indonesia)
Director: Sunao Katabuchi
Rating: 7.8/10
The End of Evangelion
Animation/Sci-fi ‧
1h 30m
NERV face off against the Eighteenth Angel, humanity itself, but in the end the fate of the world depends upon Shinji's choices.
Initial release:19 July 1997 (Japan)
Directors: Hideaki Anno, Kazuya Tsurumaki
Rating:8.1/10
The Tale of Princess Kaguya
Animation/Fantasy ‧
2h 17m
A tiny nymph found inside a bamboo stalk grows into a beautiful and desirable young woman, who orders her suitors to prove their love by completing a series of near-impossible tasks.
Initial release: 23 November 2013 (Japan)
Director: Isao Takahata
Rating: 8/10
Castle in the Sky
1986 ‧
Animation/Fantasy ‧
2h 6m
Young orphan Sheeta and her kidnapper, Col. Muska, are flying to a military prison when their plane is attacked by a gang of air pirates led by the matronly Dola. Escaping from a mid-air collision via a magic crystal around her neck, Sheeta meets fellow orphan Pazu and the pair join forces to discover the mystical floating city of Laputa while pursued by both Muska and the pirates, who lust for the city's myriad treasures.
Initial release: 2 August 1986 (Japan)
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Rating:8/10
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Animation/Fantasy ‧
1h 57m
Far in the future, after an apocalyptic conflict has devastated much of the world's ecosystem, the few surviving humans live in scattered semi-hospitable environments within what has become a "toxic jungle." Young Nausicaä lives in the arid Valley of the Wind and can communicate with the massive insects that populate the dangerous jungle. Under the guidance of the pensive veteran warrior, Lord Yupa, Nausicaä works to bring peace back to the ravaged planet.
Initial release: 11 March 1984 (Japan)
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Rating:8.1/10
A Silent Voice
Romance/Animation ‧
2h 10m
When a grade school student with impaired hearing is bullied mercilessly, she transfers to another school. Years later, one of her former tormentors sets out to make amends.
Initial release: 17 September 2016 (Japan)
Director: Naoko Yamada
Rating:8.1/10
Howl's Moving Castle
Animation/Fantasy ‧
1h 59m
Sophie (Emily Mortimer) has an uneventful life at her late father's hat shop, but all that changes when she befriends wizard Howl (Christian Bale), who lives in a magical flying castle. However, the evil Witch of Waste (Lauren Bacall) 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.
Initial release: 5 September 2004 (Italy)
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Rating:8.2/10
My Neighbor Totoro
Animation/Fantasy ‧
1h 28m
Mei and Satsuki shift to a new house to be closer to their mother who is in the hospital. They soon become friends with Totoro, a giant rabbit-like creature who is a spirit.
Initial release: 16 April 1988 (Japan)
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Rating:8.2/10
Princess Mononoke
Animation/Fantasy ‧
2h 14m
In the 14th century, the harmony that humans, animals and gods have enjoyed begins to crumble. The protagonist, young Ashitaka - infected by an animal attack, seeks a cure from the deer-like god Shishigami. In his travels, he sees humans ravaging the earth, bringing down the wrath of wolf god Moro and his human companion Princess Mononoke. Hiskattempts to broker peace between her and the humans brings only conflict.
Initial release: 12 July 1997 (Japan)
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Rating:8.4/10
Your Name
Animation/Romance ‧
1h 52m
Two teenagers share a profound, magical connection upon discovering they are swapping bodies. But things become even more complicated when the boy and girl decide to meet in person.
Initial release: 26 August 2016 (Japan)
Director: Makoto Shinkai
Rating:8.4/10
Spirited Away
Animation/Fantasy ‧
2h 5m
In this animated feature by noted Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki, 10-year-old Chihiro (Rumi Hiiragi) and her parents (Takashi Naitô, Yasuko Sawaguchi) stumble upon a seemingly abandoned amusement park. After her mother and father are turned into giant pigs, Chihiro meets the mysterious Haku (Miyu Irino), who explains that the park is a resort for supernatural beings who need a break from their time spent in the earthly realm, and that she must work there to free herself and her parents.
Initial release: 20 July 2001 (Japan)
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Rating:8.6/10
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
Animation/Sci-fi ‧
2h 44m
On December 18, Kyon arrives at school and finds that everything has changed. Haruhi and Itsuki Koizumi are missing, Ryoko Asakura has mysteriously returned, Mikuru Asahina doesn't recognise him, and Yuki Nagato is an ordinary human.
Initial release: 6 February 2010 (Japan)
Directors: Yasuhiro Takemoto, Tatsuya Ishihara
Rating:8.7/10
These are the list of the 13 best Japanese anime movies of all time, that you should watch.If you have any suggestions or additions comment your opinion.
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