Movies like Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future (2023)
The best movies like Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future (2023) are On-Gaku: Our Sound (2020), Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish (1999) and My Little Pony: Best Gift Ever (2018). If Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future hooked you with its animation and comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedStand by Me Doraemon 2 (2020)7.8/10 from 268 votes
- NewestLove Live! Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party (2026)Released 2026
- In JapaneseOn-Gaku: Our Sound (2020)Also in Japanese
On-Gaku: Our Sound (2020)
A bored trio of high school delinquents start a rock 'n' roll band together. They have no skill, money, or even a full set of drums, but are determined to jam out and impress their only friend.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAnimaniacs: Wakko's Wish (1999)
The Warner Brothers (and the Warner Sister) go on a quest to find a fallen wishing star to help Dot with her illness. Unfortunately the rest of the town, including an evil king, also hear about the star and want to get to it first to have their own wishes come true. It's a race against time and it's up to the three zany siblings to get there first.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMy Little Pony: Best Gift Ever (2018)
As the ponies prepare for another Hearth's Warming, families come together to celebrate the holiday; Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash are ready for the big day, but Princess Twilight Sparkle doesn't have time to celebrate.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDoraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony (2024)
When a malevolent entity intent on eradicating music from the world surfaces, Nobita and his friends must unite with supernatural companions to safeguard the planet.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisStand by Me Doraemon 2 (2020)
Nobita travels to the future to show his beloved grandma his bride, but adult Nobita has fled his own wedding.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisCOLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing (2025)
Ichika is a high school musician who can enter a mysterious place called “SEKAI,” where she and her friends express their innermost emotions through music alongside Hatsune Miku. One day after giving a live performance, Ichika meets a new Miku that she has never seen before. No matter how hard this new Miku tries to sing, she struggles connecting with the hearts of her listeners. Miku must rely on the help of others to find a way to sing again.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisLupin the Third: Dead or Alive (1996)
When Lupin heads to the kingdom of Zufu to pilfer its treasure, he incurs the wrath of its psychotic ruler General Headhunter, who places a dead-or-alive bounty on his head.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Colors Within (2024)
Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the 'colors' of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. Kimi, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all. Although she doesn't play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and Rui, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town. As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis (1998)
Lupin's plans to intercept two old glass photographic plates from being delivered to a mysterious art dealer named Mr. Suzuki misfires, and it doesn't help matters that Goemon and Jigen are suffering from... efficiency problems. Meanwhile, Inspector Zenigata has a new tag-along in the Lupin chase: the beautiful young reporter Maria. But what is Maria's connection to the mysterious Mr. Suzuki?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBlue Giant (2023)
High school student Dai Miyamoto has his life is turned upside down the day he discovers jazz. Picking up a saxophone and leaving his sleepy hometown for the bustling nightclubs of Tokyo, Dai will find that the life of a professional musician isn’t for the faint of heart, as he must confront what it truly means to be great.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBeyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Future (2015)
The battle is over, and they can go about their normal lives now... or so they thought. With no time to rejoice after miraculously saving Mirai from Beyond the Boundary, Mirai lost all her memories. Akihito, now a high school senior, starts to avoid Mirai thinking it’s for the better. Not aware of Akihito’s feelings, Mirai tries to get closer to Akihito. Then, someone who knows of Mirai appears in front of the two. With Akihito’s troubles in vain, Mirai once again sets forth on a battle that forces her to look within.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLove Live! The School Idol Movie (2015)
Although μ's, the defending champions of the school idol tournament, plans to dissolve their group after the graduation of their senior members, they receive news that leads them to holding a concert event! The 9 girls continue to learn and grow in this new and unfamiliar world. What is the last thing that these girls can do as school idols? With the clock ticking, what kind of meaning will the μ's members find in performing the most exciting live performance?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBeyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Past (2015)
It all began quite suddenly. Akihito, who appears human but is actually half yomu with the power to quickly heal himself, sees a freshman girl who appears ready to jump from the school rooftop. The girl, Mirai, who has the ability to manipulate blood, which is unique even among members of the spirit world, continues to fight her isolation. Akihito decides at that moment to save Mirai, but disturbing events soon begin to unfold.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLiz and the Blue Bird (2018)
In their last year of high school, two girls in the brass band club perform a song inspired by a fairy tale that parallels their friendship.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe First Slam Dunk (2022)
Shohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 2 Paladin; Agateram (2021)
The second part in a two-part anime film project adapting the "Sixth Singularity - Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot" story from the game.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJimmy Timmy Power Hour (2004)
Mayhem reigns supreme in the animated kingdom as whiz kid Jimmy Neutron and Timmy from "The Fairly Oddparents" swap places in each other's worlds.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisStand by Me Doraemon (2014)
Sewashi and Doraemon find themselves way back in time and meet Nobita. It is up to Doraemon to take care of Nobita or else he will not return to the present.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMelody Time (1948)
In the grand tradition of Disney's great musical classics, Melody Time features seven timeless stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters. You'll be sure to tap your toes and clap your hands in this witty feast for the eyes and ears.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSnoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin (2024)
Franklin is new to town and hoping to make friends, but his usual tactics don't work on the Peanuts gang. When the Soap Box Derby arrives, he's sure it's a chance to impress new pals and teams up with the only other unpartnered kid: Charlie Brown.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLove Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie: Over the Rainbow (2019)
After the idol group Aqours has won the final Love Live! contest, its remaining members prepare to enroll at a new school only to run into some unexpected trouble while the former members go missing on the way to their graduation trip. Separated, the girls begin to realize the value of their friendships as they attempt to find a solution to their various crises.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music & animation
PriPara Movie: Everyone, Assemble! Prism☆Tours (2015)
PriPara the Movie: Everyone, Assemble! Prism ☆ Tours is a film based on and starring the characters from PriPara. The film is scheduled to begin showing in theaters across Japan from March 7, 2015. The plot will focus on Laala Manaka finding out about Saints' top idol journey, and will feature the return of many characters from across all the Pretty Rhythm series.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & comedy
Love Live! μ's Live Collection (2016)
Love Live! μ's Live Collection is a compilation of all the animated dance scenes across the six singles, both seasons of the anime and the movie. It was released on August 26, 2016.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & music
Love Live! Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party (2026)
Hasunosora is hosting the Bloom Garden Party, a cultural festival headlined by the School Idol Club; the 102nd class also returns to perform alongside the club's active members while the 103rd class prepares for their final live.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & music
KU-RU-KU-RU Cruller! (2021)
Animation PV released with the "KU-RU-KU-RU Cruller!" single. It was the theme song for the Monster Strike and Love Live! Sunshine!! collaboration event.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & music
smile smile ship Start! (2021)
smile smile ship Start! is Aqours' song from their 5th Anniversary single. It was released on March 31, 2021 on both CD and DVD/Blu-ray disc.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & music
Utano Princesama Maji LOVE Kingdom (2019)
What's better than a concert by one of your favorite singing groups? A concert by three of your favorite singing groups, of course! That's what lucky fans get when three of the most popular vocal groups from the UTANO★PRINCESAMA franchise all come together for a single epic motion picture performance. Have you got your tickets yet? If you have, come join ST★RISH, QUARTET NIGHT, and HE★VENS as they all take to the stage! It's an epic battle of the bands where there's no battle and everyone wins in Utano★Princesama Maji Love Kingdom!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & music
m e m o r y - m a c h i n e (2017)
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music & drama
Akogare Ranraran (2021)
An animated music video for "Akogare Ranraran", performed by Hanamaru Kunikida from Aqours.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music & animation
PriPara & Kiratto Pri☆Chan Movie: Kirakira Memorial Live (2018)
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future?
The closest matches to Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future are On-Gaku: Our Sound (2020), Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish (1999) and My Little Pony: Best Gift Ever (2018). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future?
Start with On-Gaku: Our Sound (2020), the closest match to Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future.
What is the highest-rated movie like Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future?
Stand by Me Doraemon 2 (2020), rated 7.8/10 by 268 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future?
Love Live! Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club Bloom Garden Party (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Japanese movies like Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future?
Yes: On-Gaku: Our Sound (2020), Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony (2024) and Stand by Me Doraemon 2 (2020).
How are movies similar to Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.