My Favorite Anime Movies

Welcome to day 4! I did a 30-day anime challenge last year and had a blast with it. It would be fun to do it again this year. Let’s see if my tastes have changed at all in a year.

Here is day 3 in case you missed it.

The purpose of these challenges is to post a picture, but I, being the extra person I am, will write a blog about each topic.

This differs from what I am used to blogging, which excites me to test my creativity and go back to find the answers to these writing prompts.

Feel free to join me in the comments below! I’d love to hear your answers too.

I obsess over Studio Ghibli movies and have written about every movie and the company’s history, which are all on my blog if you want to check it out. So to not repeat a list of Studio Ghibli movies I am going to pick anime movies that are not a part of Studio Ghibli.

If you want to read about my thoughts on all of the Studio Ghibli Movies — Check it out here

I have never been one to watch anime movies. It is funny that I can binge 8 hours of an anime series in one sitting but when it comes to watching a movie, I will fall asleep within minutes. Also when I first got into anime there were hardly any anime movies, the only ones that I saw were a continuation of the show. But this past year I have seen so many amazing anime movies independent of a show.

Netflix was the biggest surprise with the number of original anime movies they came out with these past couple of years. In addition, there are some amazing anime movies based on the show.

Let’s get into my favorite anime movies! (Excluding Studio Ghibli)

Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop

When I first watched this movie I was shocked at how much I loved it. I ended up watching it 3 more times that same week. It is so wholesome and adorable. It will fill your soul with joy when the end credits roll.

The characters are fun and creative, and they pack so much character development into the story.

Another point about this movie is the art style. The pop art style seems to be a newer style of anime that I love. The pop of color all over the screen and the characters living in a world of color are so appealing. You could pause this movie at any point and there will be perfect artwork on your screen.

This is one of the best anime movies I have ever seen and highly recommend watching it if you haven’t already.

Fruits Basket Prelude

This movie was an incredible addition to the Fruit Basket story. They took the time to give us more emotion and backstory to Tohru. Most of this movie was a light-hearted romance between Tohrus’s mother and father’s first meeting. But I couldn’t help but watch this movie with a pit in my stomach. We know from the anime that her father and mother have both passed away, so throughout the whole movie, I was waiting for the inevitable scene of her father passing away from a common cold. Even still it caught me off guard and we are left seeing Tohrus’s mother grieve to almost her breaking point. On a bridge about to commit suicide, Tohru’smom snaps out of her grief and remembers she has sweet Tohru to take care of.

This movie was an emotional rollercoaster with a happy ending, and even though you know what is going to happen the writers did such an amazing job completely messing with your emotions.

Her Blue Sky

This was an incredibly written story, that movie hit home for me. I can’t believe I haven’t heard of it before — the depth of the character living a normal life. Watching your youthful younger self break free from your cynical older self is an incredible metaphor. Are there things in your past that have trapped you? That you have locked away because you had to just move forward with life? If you are ready for an emotional roller coaster put ‘Her Blue Sky’ on asap.

This has a happy ending by the way! And yes, I clapped alone in my living room at the end credits.

If you want to read my full review — check it out here

Spy X Family: Code White

I will die on this hill. The Spy X Family movie was the best addition to an anime show. I do watch anime movies to see the continuation of the story or another adventure and the Spy X Family movie was perfect. I have watched it multiple times now and each time I fall more in love with it. It's wholesome, it's funny, it's creative, and it instantly puts you in a good mood.

A Silent Voice

Oh my goodness… This movie pulled on my heartstrings hardcore. I will add a warning, If you cannot handle watching bullying I would not watch this. One of the reasons this movie hits me hard is because it is so realistic to the everyday life of a middle schooler and high schooler.

Unfortunately, individuals with disabilities are more likely to be picked on and this story gives a second chance to the bully to make things right. The depth of the characters and the growth in the friendships is so endearing. Shôko Nishimiya is the sweetest girl and her ability to only see the good in people is inspiring. Even after being bullied for her disability, she chooses to give people a second chance and creates a life she wants to live.

Shôya Ishida struggles with mental illness. I could completely relate to him and his viewpoint of people. He learns how to see people again and build relationships, as well as repair the relationship with Shôko Nishimiya. No spoilers but I highly recommend watching when you need a good cry. The art, storyline, and characters will grip your attention within the first minute and keep your eyes locked on the screen till the last second.

I feel as if there is a new generation of anime movies that are creating incredible stories that are completed in 2 hours or less. There are some great anime movie continuations of the series and some are amazing stand-alone movies.

You already know I have some honorable mentions.

Violet Evergarden: The Movie

K-on! Movie

Your Name

The Imaginary

Hunter X Hunter: Phantom Rouge

Drifting Home

Jujutsu Kaisen 0

Children of the Sea

I did reviews on a lot of these movies already, Click to check them out.

What's your favorite anime movie? Do you like it when shows have movie additions or do you prefer stand-alone movies?

Thanks for reading!!

Whether you have read 1 of my blogs or all of them I appreciate it and hope I have been entertaining you. I am wondering if I can keep up with this schedule of posting every day. What would you like to read about if I were to keep posting daily? Anime reviews? Lists of anime recommendations? Another anime challenge? Blogs like these? I’d love some ideas! Let me know in the comments below.

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