Movies like BABYMETAL LIVE～LEGEND D APOCALYPSE～ (2012)
The best movies like BABYMETAL LIVE～LEGEND D APOCALYPSE～ (2012) are Linda Linda Linda (2005), Swing Girls (2004) and Metal Lords (2022). If BABYMETAL LIVE～LEGEND D APOCALYPSE～ hooked you with its music, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedGhosts (1997)8.1/10 from 305 votes
- NewestCosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026)Released 2026
- In JapaneseLinda Linda Linda (2005)Also in Japanese
Linda Linda Linda (2005)
Only three days before the school festival, a newly formed high school band rushes to put together a set for their big show — including a hit single by '80s by the Japanese punk rock band The Blue Hearts.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSwing Girls (2004)
A group of delinquent high school girls form a band when they accidentally poison their school's brass band and have to replace them.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisMetal Lords (2022)
For teenage misfits Hunter and Kevin, the path to glory is clear: Devote themselves to metal. Win Battle of the Bands. And be worshipped like gods.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
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 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 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 music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAirheads (1994)
The Lone Rangers have heavy-metal dreams and a single demo tape they can't get anyone to play. The solution: Hijack an FM rock radio station and hold the deejays hostage until they agree to broadcast the band's tape.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMetallica: Through the Never (2013)
Trip, a young roadie for Metallica, is sent on an urgent mission during the band's show. But what seems like a simple assignment turns into a surreal adventure.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGhosts (1997)
In the town of Normal Valley, an eccentric magician named Maestro entertains the local children every day in his spooky mansion. One stormy night, the town's mayor leads a group of angry citizens to the mansion in an attempt to run Maestro out of town.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies 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 thisOn-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 music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisIn The Mix (2005)
A successful DJ named Darrel, managed to rescue a powerful mobster one night. In order to repay Darrell, the mobster, Frank Pacelli, gives him the task of protecting his daughter, Dolly.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBlue Hawaii (1961)
Just discharged GI Chad Gates returns to Hawaii, where he becomes a tour guide, defying his mother's wishes for him to join the family business.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Liar and His Lover (2013)
Set within music field, this film depicts a love story between a 25-year-old sound engineer and 16-year-old high school student Riko, who posessess a gifted voice. 25-year-old sound engineer Aki is a member of popular band "Crude Play," but right after the band decides to make their major record debut Aki quits the band. But, Aki provides his music to Crude Play under the name of producer Soichiro. Aki begins to date Riko, whose father runs a fruit and vegetable shop. Riko doesn't know about Aki's background, but she likes to listen to him hum. Riko is in a band herself, with childhood friend Yuichi and Sota. One day she is scouted by producer Soichiro.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Anthem of the Heart (2015)
A young girl had her voice magically taken away so that she would never hurt people with it, but her outlook changes when she encounters music and friendship. Will Naruse be able to convey the anthem of her heart?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMetalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem - A Klok Opera (2013)
While Toki and Abigail remain in the clutches of Magnus Hammersmith and the Metal Masked Assassin, the remaining members of Dethklok carry on with their lives while pretending not to care. But as their guilt mounts and their fans become increasingly restless with Toki's absence, they realize that they must find a way to rescue their brother.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisVivo (2021)
A music-loving kinkajou named Vivo embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.
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 thisTeen Spirit (2019)
A shy teenager living on the Isle of Wight dreams of pop stardom. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and ambition.
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 Black Dahlia Murder: Yule em All! (2020)
Detroit's Kings of the Underworld, The Black Dahlia Murder, present their "Yule 'Em All: A Holiday Variety Extravaganza" program hosted by Neil Hamburger (Comedian, Actor). This feel-good metal holiday special contains live performances of 16 beloved tracks from the band's extensive catalog, original comedy skits featuring band members, and a special appearance by George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher (Cannibal Corpse)! Raise your glass of eggnog and prepare to toast to the season's finest offering of Yuletide joy and laughter.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Wayne's World (1992)
The adventures of two amiably aimless metal-head friends, Wayne and Garth. From Wayne's basement, the pair broadcast a talk-show called "Wayne's World" on local public access television. The show comes to the attention of a sleazy network executive who wants to produce a big-budget version of "Wayne's World"—and he also wants Wayne's girlfriend, a rock singer named Cassandra. Wayne and Garth have to battle the executive not only to save their show, but also Cassandra.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBABYMETAL METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE VII - APOCRYPHA - THE CHOSEN SEVEN - DARK NIGHT CARNIVAL (2018)
Kawaii metal pop sensation Babymetal performs in England and at home in Japan. It starts with their June 9, 2018 set at the Download Festival 2018 (day 2) in Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK, and finishes with their special Dark Night Carnival show on October 28, 2018 at the Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
BABYMETAL LIVE～LEGEND I APOCALYPSE～ (2012)
I、D、Z LEGEND "I" was a concert held by BABYMETAL on October 6, 2012, at Shibuya O-EAST in Tokyo, Japan. During the main set, BABYMETAL performed with BABYBONES, who mimed playing instruments. In the encore, they introduced the KAMI BAND, dressed in white robes and corpse paint. This was their first time playing with a live metal band. The concert ended with the announcement of their new single Ijime, Dame, Zettai, set for release on January 9, 2013.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Annihilator: Triple Threat (2017)
Live concert from 2016 Bang Your Head!!! festival concert, a set which illustrates the very best of what Annihilator is known for - tight, sharp, technically excellent and melodic thrash metal music and some exclusive inside-Annihilator off-stage perspective, courtesy of Jeff Waters's own camera, which captures further elements, flavors and detail of the band which fans will flip over.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Vicious Rumours: Crushing The World (2005)
This DVD is an overview of their long history, featuring songs and footage with original vocalist Carl Albert, all their videos, life on the road, interviews and more.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)
After bassist Jason Newsted quits the band in 2001, heavy metal superstars Metallica realize that they need an intervention. In this revealing documentary, filmmakers follow the three rock stars as they hire a group therapist and grapple with 20 years of repressed anger and aggression. Between searching for a replacement bass player, creating a new album and confronting their personal demons, the band learns to open up in ways they never thought possible.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisANGERME Concert Tour 2016 Haru "Kyuumi Ittai" ~Tamura Meimi Sotsugyou Special~ (2016)
ANGERME Concert Tour 2016 Haru "Kyuumi Ittai" ~Tamura Meimi Sotsugyou Special~ is a DVD and Blu-ray released by ANGERME, featuring their 2016 spring concert tour from May 30, 2016 at Nippon Budokan and the graduation of Tamura Meimi.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Exodus - Blood Upon the Goat: The Making of Blood In, Blood Out (2014)
A documentary detailing the making of the American thrash metal band Exodus' tenth studio album, Blood In, Blood Out. Released as part of the deluxe compact disc format of the album.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Nightwish: Decades (Live in Buenos Aires) (2019)
Recorded during Nightwish's "Decades World Tour" on September 30th., 2018 at the Microestadio Malvinas Argentinas venue in Argentina. Track List: 1. Swanheart / 2. End of All Hope / 3. Wish I Had an Angel / 4. 10th Man Down / 5. Come Cover Me / 6. Gethsemane / 7. Élan / 8. Sacrament of Wilderness / 9. Deep Silent Complete / 10. Dead Boy's Poem / 11. Elvenjig / 12. Elvenpath / 13. I Want My Tears Back / 14. Amaranth / 15. The Carpenter / 16. The Kinslayer / 17. Devil and the Deep Dark Ocean / 18. Nemo / 19. Slaying the Dreamer / 20. The Greatest Show on Earth / 21. Ghost Love Score.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
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What are the best movies like BABYMETAL LIVE～LEGEND D APOCALYPSE～?
The closest matches to BABYMETAL LIVE～LEGEND D APOCALYPSE～ are Linda Linda Linda (2005), Swing Girls (2004) and Metal Lords (2022). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after BABYMETAL LIVE～LEGEND D APOCALYPSE～?
Start with Linda Linda Linda (2005), the closest match to BABYMETAL LIVE～LEGEND D APOCALYPSE～.
What is the highest-rated movie like BABYMETAL LIVE～LEGEND D APOCALYPSE～?
Ghosts (1997), rated 8.1/10 by 305 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like BABYMETAL LIVE～LEGEND D APOCALYPSE～?
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Japanese movies like BABYMETAL LIVE～LEGEND D APOCALYPSE～?
Yes: Linda Linda Linda (2005), Swing Girls (2004) and The Colors Within (2024).
How are movies similar to BABYMETAL LIVE～LEGEND D APOCALYPSE～ chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside BABYMETAL LIVE～LEGEND D APOCALYPSE～, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.