Movies like Rainbow Goblins Story / Live at Budokan (1981)
The best movies like Rainbow Goblins Story / Live at Budokan (1981) are Blue Giant (2023), Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026) and Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022). If Rainbow Goblins Story / Live at Budokan hooked you with its music, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedTaylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018)8.2/10 from 442 votes
- NewestApple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026)Released 2026
- In JapaneseBlue Giant (2023)Also in Japanese
Blue 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 music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisCosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026)
Iroha's life gets knocked off its orbit when Kaguya, a carefree runaway from the Moon, moves in and convinces her to perform in a virtual world together.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBeauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022)
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with new musical performances, sets and costumes inspired by the classic story.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisInu-Oh (2022)
A cursed dancer and a blind musician — both ostracized by society — become business partners and inseparable friends as their larger-than-life concerts propel them to stardom in 14th century Japan.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Flash Back 2012 (1987)
Flash Back 2012 is Minmay's farewell concert. Featuring some of her best songs, the music is performed over various scenes and events taken from the first Macross television series as well as Macross: Do You Remember Love film. Also included is a newly animated closing sequence showing the launch of Misa's colony vessel, the Megaroad-01, into space.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisArlo the Alligator Boy (2021)
Upon learning that he is from New York City, a wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp and search for his long lost father. A musical adventure.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBECK (2010)
Yukio is your average high school student who spends his days going to class and avoiding bullies. That is until he meets Ryusuke, a guitar prodigy. Together with Taira, Chiba, and Saku they form the rock band BECK. As their popularity increases so does the danger as Ryusuke's past catches up with him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury (2019)
In this anime visual album, a mysterious driver heads deep into a postapocalyptic hellscape toward a ferocious showdown with two monstrous opponents.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMetallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M (1999)
Michael Kamen conducts the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in support of metal rockers Metallica in this 1999 concert performance.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies 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 music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMy Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Legend of Everfree (2016)
When Canterlot Highschool goes on a trip to Camp Everfree, they’re surprised to find a magical force is causing strange things to happen around camp. With the help of the Mane 6 and especially Sunset Shimmer, Twilight Sparkle must confront the dark “Midnight Sparkle” within herself and embrace her newfound magical abilities to save the camp.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTaylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018)
Taylor Swift takes the stage in Dallas for the Reputation Stadium Tour and celebrates a monumental night of music, memories and visual magic.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus (1996)
A 1968 event put together by The Rolling Stones. The film is comprised of two concerts on a circus stage and included such acts as The Who, Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithfull, and Jethro Tull. John Lennon and his fiancee Yoko Ono performed as part of a supergroup called The Dirty Mac, along with Eric Clapton, Mitch Mitchell, and Keith Richards.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisIndustrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted (1990)
After her boyfriend ends their relationship, the dreamself of a heartbroken woman floats through the air over an industrial wasteland singing ballads of love.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisApple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026)
For Apple Music Live, Gaga presents MAYHEM Requiem, a celebration and musical reimagining of MAYHEM.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe 3 Worlds of Gulliver (1960)
Doctor Gulliver is poor, so nothing - not even his charming fiancée Elisabeth - keeps him in the town he lives. He signs on to a ship to India, but in a storm he's washed off the ship and ends up on an island, which is inhibitated by very tiny people. After he managed to convince them he's harmless and is accepted as one of their citizens, their king wants to use him in war against a people of giants. Compared to them, even Gulliver is a gnome.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Mighty Wind (2003)
Three eclectic, never-quite-famous folk bands come together for the first time in decades following the death of their manager to put on an reunion concert in his honor, at the request of his son.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBee Gees: One Night Only (1998)
The brothers Gibb perform their greatest hits from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's including many songs written for and made hits by other artists but never recorded by the Bee Gees themselves.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisCasiopea: 20th Anniversary Live (2000)
This is a live recording of the 20th anniversary of Casiopea. This is also their first live album since the release of Made in Melbourne and We Want More in 1992.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Casiopea with Tetsuo Sakurai / Akira Jimbo: The Mint Session (2004)
Recorded 1997.08.26 at The Mint Club, Tokyo, Japan. Originally on a TV broadcast, which included a cover of Get Back.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Jóia Casiopea World Tour (1989)
JOIA - Casiopea World Tour - is the live video released by the jazz fusion group Casiopea in 1989.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Takanaka Super Live 2025 Black Ship in L.A. (2025)
On March 9th and 10th 2025, guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka held sold out shows at the prestigious Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. The concerts were a great success and the March 10th show was recorded, with a space-moving finale that captured the hearts of the American people by sending the fans who gathered into a whirlpool of excitement.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Casiopea: Made in Melbourne (1992)
The concert showcases Casiopea's performance in Australia in 1992 with their new bass and drum players. It features songs from their latest album at the time called "Full Colours", including the tracks "Fightman" and "The Sky".
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Takanaka World (1981)
Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Takanaka World with this rare Laserdisc/Betamax. Tropical music video film features music from Masoyoshi Takanaka's "Brasilian Skies". Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Takanaka World and enjoy the soulful melodies that will transport you to a different universe.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Jungle Jane Tour Live (1986)
Recorded live at Nakano Sun Plaza in Tokyo on 16 & 17 Sep, 1986.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Takanaka Super Live 2010 (2011)
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
The Way of Casiopea (2004)
Arguably the most definitive compilation release of some of Casiopea's greatest live performances. Released in 2004 for DVD.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Rainbow Goblins Story / Live at Budokan?
The closest matches to Rainbow Goblins Story / Live at Budokan are Blue Giant (2023), Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026) and Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Rainbow Goblins Story / Live at Budokan?
Start with Blue Giant (2023), the closest match to Rainbow Goblins Story / Live at Budokan.
What is the highest-rated movie like Rainbow Goblins Story / Live at Budokan?
Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour (2018), rated 8.2/10 by 442 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Rainbow Goblins Story / Live at Budokan?
Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Japanese movies like Rainbow Goblins Story / Live at Budokan?
Yes: Blue Giant (2023), Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026) and Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony (2024).
How are movies similar to Rainbow Goblins Story / Live at Budokan chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Rainbow Goblins Story / Live at Budokan, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.