20 highest-rated anime movies you need to watch once in your lifetime
Anime movies are a great option if you want to learn more about the world of anime without having to start by watching a ton of episodes. Take a look at the most highly rated anime as per IMDb that you must watch at least once in your lifetime.
Anime captivates viewers with its vast range of genres, gripping stories, and striking visuals. There is a lot that anime movies have to offer, from thought-provoking thrillers and romantic tales to captivating dramas and exciting adventures. Anime movies are a great option if you want to learn more about the world of anime without having to start by watching a ton of episodes. Take a look at the most highly rated anime as per IMDb that you must watch at least once in your lifetime.
20 highest-rated anime movies
1. Spirited away
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Ratings: 8.6
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy
Year of release: 2001
Duration: 2h 5m
2. Akira
Ratings: 8.0
Where to Watch: Crunchyroll
Genre: Action
Year of release: 2001
Duration: 2h 4m
3. Howl¡¯s Moving Castle
Ratings: 8.2
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy
Year of release: 2004
Duration: 1h 59m
4. Princess Mononoke
Ratings: 8.3
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy
Year of release: 1997
Duration: 2h 14m
5. Porco Rosso
Ratings: 7.7
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy
Year of release: 1992
Duration: 1h 34m
6. My Neighbor Totoro
Ratings: 8.1
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy
Year of release: 1988
Duration: 1h 26m
7. Ponyo
Ratings: 7.6
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy
Year of release: 2008
Duration: 1h 41m
8. Castle in the sky
Ratings: 8.0
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy
Year of release: 1986
Duration: 2h 5m
9. The Animatrix
Ratings: 7.3
Where to Watch: Prime video
Genre: SciFi
Year of release: 2003
Duration: 1h 40m
10. Grave of the fireflies
Ratings: 8.5
Where to Watch: NA
Genre: War
Year of release: 1988
Duration: 1h 29m
11. Nausica? of the Valley of the Wind
Ratings: 8.0
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy
Year of release: 1984
Duration: 1h 57m
12. Kiki's Delivery Service
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Ratings: 7.8
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Fantasy
Year of release: 1989
Duration: 1h 43m
13. The Cat Returns
Ratings: 7.1
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Adventure
Year of release: 2002
Duration: 1h 15m
14. Ninja Scroll
Ratings: 7.8
Where to Watch: NA
Genre: Action
Year of release: 1993
Duration: 1h 34m
15. Pom Poko
Ratings: 7.3
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Action
Year of release: 1994
Duration: 1h 59m
16. Tokyo Godfathers
Ratings: 7.8
Where to Watch: Prime
Genre: Comedy
Year of release: 2003
Duration: 1h 32m
17. Perfect Blue
Ratings: 8.0
Where to Watch: NA
Genre: Horror/Mystery
Year of release: 1997
Duration: 1h 21m
18. Blood: The Last Vampire
Ratings: 6.6
Where to Watch: NA
Genre: Action/Horror
Year of release: 2000
Duration: 48m
19. Sword of the Stranger
Ratings: 7.7
Where to Watch: Crunchyroll
Genre: Action
Year of release: 2007
Duration: 1h 43m
20. Whisper of the Heart
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Ratings: 7.8
Where to Watch: Netflix
Genre: Family/Romance
Year of release: 1995
Duration: 1h 51m
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