Best Anime Movies to Watch
From Studio Ghibli classics to modern masterpieces, discover the best anime movies. Beautiful animation, compelling stories, and unforgettable characters. Track them on Matinee.
Movies

Spirited Away
2001

Your Name.
2016

Grave of the Fireflies
1988

Howl's Moving Castle
2004

A Silent Voice: The Movie
2016

Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
2025

Princess Mononoke
1997

Perfect Blue
1998

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl
2019

Hotarubi no Mori e
2011

I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
2018

Wolf Children
2012

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
2020

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
2018

My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising
2019

Jujutsu Kaisen 0
2021

The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
2013
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best anime movies include Studio Ghibli classics, Makoto Shinkai films, and works from directors like Satoshi Kon and Mamoru Hosoda. These films combine stunning animation with deeply emotional storytelling.
Yes. Matinee tracks all types of movies including anime. Log what you watch, rate films, and build a watchlist of anime you want to see.
No. While some anime movies are family-friendly, many are made for adult audiences with mature themes, complex narratives, and sophisticated storytelling.
Matinee shows which streaming platforms have each anime movie available, filtered by your subscriptions.
