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Movies like A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion (1987)

The best movies like A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion (1987) are Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4: Memories of Hatred (2015), Beyond (2003) and Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo (2012). If A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion hooked you with its animation and science fiction, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4: Memories of Hatred (2015)

    While W-0 is away, Leila and the remaining crew at base find themselves surrounded by Britannian Knightmares. Piloting the Vercingetorix, Shin Hyuuga leads the enemy charge, having usurped the position of Grand Master in the Knights of St. Michael. With her core members unavailable, it's up to Leila to protect her comrades, but this may be much tougher than she realizes: a spy lurking among them is finally ready to reveal himself. Left with no choice but to surrender, Leila arranges a meeting with Shin in order to ensure the safety of her squad. But as negotiations begin to fall apart, Akito and an unexpected ally return in the nick of time to turn things around.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction

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  2. Beyond (2003)

    While looking for her cat, a young woman and some kids find an abandoned building where strange things happen and the rules of physics don't always apply. Part of the Animatrix collection of animated shorts set in the Matrix universe.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction & animation

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  3. Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo (2012)

    The short focuses on the God Warrior from Nausicaa of The Valley of The Wind (1984). Super-powered bio-weapons in ceramic armor begin attacking Tokyo, annihilating human civilization.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction & animation

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  4. Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls (2015)

    After discovering the face of their true enemy, someone who is related to Akito and responsible for the Geass placed upon him, W-0 attempts to return to their base at Castle Weisswolf. However, stranded in Warsaw due to a complication involving their military identification, they are forced to accept the help of local gypsies, allowing the squad to take some time to deepen their bonds. Meanwhile, Britannian advisor Julius Kingsley and his guard Suzaku Kururugi begin working together with the Knights of St. Michael in order to crush the European resistance once and for all, armed with the destructive power of a giant weapon known as the Ark Fleet.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction

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  5. Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise (1987)

    On a future Earth, war between the Kingdom of Honneamise and its rival, The Republic, is inevitable. As evolving technology creates new ways to wage war, a small group seeks to propel mankind into space in their world’s first spaceflight program. For astronaut candidate Shirotsugh Lhadatt, it’s a personal odyssey as he grows from an aimless young man into a leader willing to put everything on the line in order to move the human race forward and away from the brink of Armageddon.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction

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  6. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009)

    Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction

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  7. The Meaning of Life (2005)

    A sprawling look at the evolution of humankind, over the course of a billion years.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction

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  8. Robot Carnival (1987)

    An anthology of various tales told in various styles with robots being the one common element among them.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction

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  9. Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993)

    A Japanese police unit who use giant anthropomorphic robots (called Labors) is caught up in a political struggle between the civilian authorities and the military when a terrorist act is blamed on an Air Force jet. With the aid of a government agent, the team gets close to a terrorist leader to stop things from going out of control when after the military is impelled to impose martial law.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction

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  10. Mazinger Z: Infinity (2017)

    When the evil Dr. Hell attacks the Earth, the mighty giant mecha Mazinger Z is formed to stop him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction & animation

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  11. Program (2003)

    Cis and Duo discuss leaving the real world during a samurai sword fight. Part of the Animatrix collection of animated shorts set in the Matrix universe.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both science fiction & animation

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  12. Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2: The Wyvern Divided (2013)

    The war between Euro Britannia and the European Union continues. New orders are given to the W-0 Unit. To land in the middle of the enemy territory as a diversion. The pilots of the W-0 Unit consist only of the commanding officer, Leila, the only surviving Japanese from their last battle, Akito, and the three that escaped from the Eleven ghettos and lived in the underworld, Ryou, Yukiya, and Ayano. With everyone holding their respective expectations, the operation moves forward. On the other side in Euro Britannia, Shin, who made his benefactor commit suicide with the mysterious power of “Geass”, is appointed the leader of the Knights of St. Michael. As Shin steadily advances for the sake of his own ambition, he and his subordinates in the Ashura squad are given orders to deploy. The one that lives in order to fight, and the one that fights in order to live.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction

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  13. Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles (2006)

    In the year 2044 AD, the human race has amped-up its space exploration and reached out to the stars through the miracle of ROBOTECHNOLOGY, but not without bringing intergalactic war upon the Earth itself. Heroes will die and allegiances will shift. But in the midst of combat, perhaps peace will spring up through the charred remains of battered history. One of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time continues...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction

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  14. Transformers: Beginnings (2007)

    On their home planet of Cybertron, the Autobots and Decepticons are involved in an explosive battle over the coveted AllSpark. With the fate of the universe at stake, the Autobots send it far from the reaches of the ruthless Megatron, leader of the Decepticons. But there are even more surprises in store when it crash-lands on Earth.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction

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  15. Vexille (2007)

    2067: Isolation: Japan seals herself off from the eyes of the world in the face of unilateral international policy setting strict limits on the use of robotic technology. The island nation exists only behind a veil of seclusion. No soul shall enter. No soul shall leave. 2077: Revelation: The veil is breached. Japan is infiltrated by agents of the organization S.W.O.R.D., a fighting force operating outside of the protection of the United States and her allies. Their mission: Determine if the Japanese are developing banned robotic bio-technology, forbidden due to its threat to humankind. In the battle between machine and man, humanity stands to suffer most.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction

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  16. Space Pirate Captain Harlock (2013)

    Space Pirate Captain Harlock and his fearless crew face off against the space invaders who seek to conquer the planet Earth.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction

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  17. The Transformers: The Movie (1986)

    The Autobots must stop a colossal planet-consuming robot who goes after the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. At the same time, they must defend themselves against an all-out attack from the Decepticons.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction

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  18. Origin: Spirits of the Past (2006)

    It is 300 years into the future. Earth's environment had been devastated by mankind's own foolish plans and humankind is beleaguered by the sentient forests which they have awoken. The world balance is tipped when a young boy named Agito stumbles across a machine that glowed in a strange blue hue inside a forbidden sanctuary.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction

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  19. Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981)

    In the year Universal Century 0079, humans have colonized the area of space lying in between the Earth and the moon. However, the ambitious Zabi family, rulers of the Duchy of Zeon, the grouping of colonies furthest from the earth, has sparked a war.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction

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  20. Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops (1986)

    Doraemon and Nobita decide to build a perfect toy robot. However, their creation turns out to be a little more uncanny than an object of appreciation and wonder.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & science fiction

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What are the best movies like A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion?

The closest matches to A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion are Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4: Memories of Hatred (2015), Beyond (2003) and Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo (2012). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion?

Start with Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4: Memories of Hatred (2015), the closest match to A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion.

What is the highest-rated movie like A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion?

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009), rated 7.8/10 by 1,065 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion?

Mazinger Z: Infinity (2017) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Japanese movies like A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion?

Yes: Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4: Memories of Hatred (2015), Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo (2012) and Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls (2015).

How are movies similar to A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign Invasion, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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