The best anime movies, ranked, with where to stream

49 feature-length anime films from the CouchRot catalog, ranked by quality and fame, with intensity tags and where to stream.

1. 1Spirited Away (2001)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PGA young girl navigates a wondrous spirit world, finding courage as she works to free her transformed parents.Max89
2. 2Your Name. (2016)Romantic · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PGTwo strangers swap bodies, navigating a dreamlike, whimsical romance with a touch of melancholy.Max
3. 3Howl's Moving Castle (2004)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PGA young woman cursed into old age finds whimsical adventure and a melancholic wizard in a world at war.Max
4. 4Grave of the Fireflies (1988)Bleak · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · NRTwo siblings cling to each other amidst wartime devastation, finding fleeting warmth in a world turned cold.Netflix
5. 5Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025)Suspenseful · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RThe Demon Slayer Corps plunges into a relentless, gritty battle against terrifying demons within a suspenseful, epic fantasy.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
6. 6Princess Mononoke (1997)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · PG-13A cursed prince journeys through an epic, animated world, seeking balance between humanity and nature.Max
7. 7A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · NRA young man tormented by his past seeks redemption from the deaf girl he once bullied.Crunchyroll
8. 8My Neighbor Totoro (1988)Wholesome humor · cozy · family watch · measured · GTwo young sisters discover magical forest spirits, leading to a whimsical, heartwarming adventure in the countryside.Max
9. 9Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RDemon slayers board a train for an epic, relentless battle against a tormenting demon.
10. 10Perfect Blue (1998)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA pop idol's new acting career blurs reality and fantasy into a chilling, surreal paranoia.Max
11. 11Castle in the Sky (1986)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · brisk · PGA magical crystal guides two young adventurers on a brisk, whimsical race to a legendary floating castle.Max
12. 12Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · NRA relentless, surreal battle pushes a young pilot's sanity to the brink, deciding humanity's dreamlike fate.Netflix · Criterion
13. 13Wolf Children (2012)Heartwarming · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA young mother navigates the bittersweet challenges of raising two extraordinary children with wild, hidden natures.Max
14. 14I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (2018)Melancholy · date night · emotionally devastating · measuredA quiet high schooler helps a dying classmate find joy, creating a deeply felt, bittersweet romance.
15. 15Akira (1988)Gritty · late-night trip · brutal violence · graphic gore · RNeo-Tokyo's gritty streets explode with relentless action as psychic powers create an epic, surreal nightmare.Crunchyroll
16. 16Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · relentless · PGSaiyan warriors face an unknown, powerful threat in an epic, relentlessly high-octane animated battle.Hulu · Crunchyroll
17. 17Warriors of the Wind (1984)Epic · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · PGA courageous princess leads her people in an earnest, epic struggle to restore humanity's bond with Earth.Max
18. 18Ghost in the Shell (1995)Cerebral · late-night trip · strong violence · mildly scary · NRCybernetically enhanced cops pursue a master hacker, blurring the lines between humanity and technology in a gritty, measured pursuit.Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free) · YouTube (free)
19. 19Ponyo (2008)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · GA curious goldfish yearns for humanity, bringing whimsical chaos and heartwarming magic to a boy's seaside life.Max
20. 20The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013)Whimsical · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA luminous princess emerges from bamboo, captivating all, yet her dreamlike existence holds a melancholic destiny.Max
21. 21Weathering with You (2019)Whimsical · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A runaway teen finds surreal romance and melancholy magic in Tokyo's constant, atmospheric rain.Max · Hoopla
22. 22Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)Whimsical · family watch · measured · GA young witch finds her place in a new town, delivering packages and heartwarming moments by broomstick.Max
23. 23Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021)Suspenseful · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · PG-13A nervous student battles a powerful curse while learning to fight at a school for exorcists.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
24. 24Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022)Big broad humor · epic · party watch · brutal violence · PG-13Relentless action and broad humor collide as new androids seek vengeance against Goku's family.Hulu · Crunchyroll
25. 25Porco Rosso (1992)Dry wit · whimsical · family watch · measured · PGA pig-headed flying ace defends the Adriatic from sky pirates, finding whimsical adventure and heartwarming friendship.Max
26. 26The Wind Rises (2013)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A young engineer's passion for flight carries him through historical turmoil and a tender, bittersweet romance.Max
27. 27Whisper of the Heart (1995)Whimsical · family watch · measured · GA young writer finds her voice and a kindred spirit in a world brimming with gentle magic and first love.Max
28. 28Paprika (2006)Surreal · measured · RA stolen dream machine unleashes surreal chaos, and a young therapist must navigate the suspenseful, dreamlike world to retrieve it.YouTube (free) · Tubi
29. 29When Marnie Was There (2014)Melancholy · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGAn emotionally distant girl finds dreamlike solace and a heartwarming connection in a mysterious, abandoned mansion.Max
30. 30Suzume (2022)Whimsical · late-night trip · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PGA spirited girl's journey to seal ancient gates blends whimsical adventure with a melancholy, atmospheric quest.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
31. 31Arrietty (2010)Whimsical · family watch · measured · GA tiny family's cozy, secret world changes forever when a human boy discovers their existence.Max
32. 32The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)Whimsical · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · NRA young woman's whimsical time-leaping to fix small problems creates unexpected, bittersweet drama for everyone.Max
33. 33The Boy and the Beast (2015)Heartwarming · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A lost boy finds an unlikely beast mentor, embarking on a heartwarming, epic journey between two worlds.Max
34. 34Tokyo Godfathers (2003)Dry wit · whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavy · PG-13Three homeless friends on Christmas Eve find a baby, embarking on a whimsical, heartwarming, and witty quest.Hoopla
35. 35A Whisker Away (2020)Whimsical · family watch · measured · PGA peculiar girl transforms into a cat, blurring the line between human and animal in a dreamlike romance.Netflix
36. 36The Garden of Words (2013)Melancholy · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A young shoemaker and a mysterious woman find solace and connection on rainy days in a quiet garden.Kanopy
37. 37The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014)Epic · family watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An epic, briskly paced animation unfolds as heroes fight to save the world and find love.The Roku Channel
38. 38The Boy and the Heron (2023)Whimsical · late-night trip · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PG-13A grieving boy navigates a surreal, dreamlike world where whimsy and melancholy intertwine after a family tragedy.Max
39. 39From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PGYoung love blossoms amidst 1960s Japanese optimism, tinged with melancholy and a shared, hidden past.Max
40. 40Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · brisk · PG-13A spirited young ninja navigates a challenging apprenticeship while his father shoulders the village's epic future.The Roku Channel
41. 415 Centimeters per Second (2007)Melancholy · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · PGA melancholy journey through fleeting connections and the quiet ache of unfulfilled childhood promises unfolds.Max
42. 42The Cat Returns (2002)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · GA young girl's kind act leads her into a whimsical, feel-good adventure with the Prince of Cats.Max
43. 43The Animatrix (2003)Gritty · late-night trip · strong violence · mildly scary · NRExperience surreal, gritty animation and epic sci-fi tales expanding the universe of man versus machine.
44. 44Pokémon: The First Movie (1998)Feel good · family watch · mildly scary · brisk · GA bio-engineered Pokémon challenges Ash and Pikachu to an epic, uplifting battle for supremacy.Tubi
45. 45Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' (2015)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · mildly scary · NRRelentless action ignites as Frieza's return sparks an epic, high-octane battle for revenge.Crunchyroll
46. 46Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013)Epic · party watch · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13Relentless, high-octane action unfolds as Z-fighters battle a God of Destruction to save the universe.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
47. 47Slayers Return (1996)Big broad humor · pulpy · late-night trip · strong violenceBroadly comic fantasy unfolds as two adventurers stumble into an epic, darkly-comic, world-ending predicament.
48. 48Tales from Earthsea (2006)Whimsical · late-night trip · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PG-13A wandering wizard and a distraught prince investigate a dreamlike land where dragons now appear.Max
49. 49Astro Boy (2009)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · measured · PGA powerful robot boy with a pure heart searches for acceptance while saving his futuristic city.Starz · The Roku Channel

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