Anime has ascended as a leading film genre, witnessing a constant influx of new releases across the globe annually.
As we step into the 2020s, it’s fitting to recognize the ultimate anime masterpiece, an evolving list that adapts with time.
For those keen on delving into the diverse realm of anime, we’ve curated a selection of top-notch anime movies to enhance your collection.
1. Title: The Magician’s Elephant
Release Year: 2023
Director: Wendy Rogers
Runtime: 1h 43m
Based on Kate DiCamillo’s novel, “The Magician’s Elephant” is a captivating animated film helmed by Wendy Rogers. This enchanting tale weaves magic and whimsy, delving into themes of courage, teamwork, authenticity, and skillful problem-solving.
2. Title: The Bad Guys
Release Year: 2022
Director: Pierre Perifel
Runtime: 1h 40m
A gang of lifelong criminals, including a wolf skilled in pickpocketing (Sam Rockwell), a snake adept at safe-cracking (Marc Maron), a tarantula with hacking talents (Awkwafina), a shark capable of disguise (Craig Robinson), and a strong piranha (Anthony Ramos), faces capture. To evade imprisonment, they must unite as reformed individuals, opting to take on virtuous roles.
3. Title: Vivo
Release Year: 2021
Director: Kirk DeMicco
Runtime: 1h 35m
In “Vivo,” a vibrant musical tale, a kinkajou (voiced by Lin-Manuel Miranda), a rainforest honey bear, harmonizes with his owner Andrés (Juan de Marcos González) in a lively town square. Despite language barriers, their mutual passion for music forms an ideal partnership. A letter from Marta (Gloria Estefan), Andrés’ lifelong love, alters their path.
4. Title: Animal Crackers
Release Year: 2017
Director: Scott Christian Sava and Tony Bancroft
Runtime: 1h 34m
Drawing parallels to beloved films like We Bought a Zoo, “Animal Crackers” depicts a family who relies on a mystical box of animal crackers to save their circus from ruin. Boasting an ensemble of stars including Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, and the esteemed Sir Ian McKellen, the movie is complemented by a captivating soundtrack.
5. Title: Home
Release Year: 2015
Director: Tim Johnson
Runtime: 1h 34m
“Home” beautifully conveys that home resides where loved ones are. Adapted from Adam Rex’s children’s book, “The True Meaning of Smekday,” this DreamWorks Animation film narrates Tip Tucci’s (Rihanna) courageous journey to locate her captured mother Lucy (Jennifer Lopez), seized by the alien Boov. Amid her quest, Tip encounters Oh (Jim Parsons), a eccentric runaway Boov, initially shunning him.
6. Title: MFKZ
Release Year: 2018
Director: Shôjirô Nishimi and Guillaume Renard
Runtime: 1h 33m
To begin, the less you’re aware of MFKZ before watching it, the better. This movie, akin to spotting snow in Southern California, defies clear explanation. Yet, my task is to highlight why this adaptation of Guillaume “Run” Renard’s “Mutafukaz” comics is irresistibly captivating, distinct in an overflowing market, and undoubtedly worth experiencing with your time and resources.
7. Title: Flavors of Youth
Release Year: 2018
Director: Li Haoling, Jiaoshou Yi Xiaoxing and Yoshitaka Takeuchi
Runtime: 1h 15m
Flavors of Youth’s essential detail lies in its co-production with CoMix Wave Films, renowned for Your Name. Although the stunning CGI animation and artwork resemble Your Name, this film aligns more with CoMix Wave Film’s second creation, 5 Centimeters Per Second. Both are anthologies comprising three shorts that revolve around the theme of growing up and bidding farewell.
8. Title: Paddington
Release Year: 2014
Director: Paul King
Runtime: 1h 35m
The irresistible allure of Paddington transcends all. Ben Whishaw lends his voice to the adored, marmalade-loving bear who finds a home with the Browns: parents Henry (Hugh Bonneville) and Mary (Sally Hawkins), alongside their children Judy (Madeleine Harris) and Jonathan (Samuel Joslin).
9. Title: Trolls
Release Year: 2016
Director: Mike Mitchell and Walt Dohrn
Runtime: 1h 32m
“Trolls” elevates the jewel-bellied dolls into a rich realm of lore, music, and camaraderie. Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect) portrays the endlessly cheerful Princess Poppy, joined by Justin Timberlake (The Social Network) as the pragmatic Branch. Together, they embark on a mission to rescue their kingdom from the clutches of Bergens, gargantuan creatures with voracious appetites.
10. Title: I Lost My Body
Release Year: 2019
Director: Jérémy Clapin
Runtime: 1h 21m
“I Lost My Body” stands as a recent pinnacle of animation, brimming with imagination. It narrates an unusual yet profoundly touching tale of a severed hand’s escape from a laboratory. This marks the initial step in its odyssey to reunite with its body. Through alternating timeframes, we delve into the backstory of this grievous injury while concurrently tracing the hand’s perilous expedition.
StudentsandScholarship Team.
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