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Movies like Panzer Dragoon (1996)

The best movies like Panzer Dragoon (1996) are Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged Braves (2001), Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs (1987) and Final Fantasy VII: Last Order (2005). If Panzer Dragoon hooked you with its animation and fantasy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged Braves (2001)

    Doraemon and his friends have to rescue the people of Birdopia from the wrongdoing of vengeful former bird troopers before they unleash a wicked ancient dragon.

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

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  2. Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs (1987)

    Nobita tries to prove to Doraemon and his friends that dinosaurs are still alive, and, after finding an underground cave, discovers a hollow earth civilization of knights and saurian steeds that Suneo must be rescued from.

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

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  3. Final Fantasy VII: Last Order (2005)

    After the destruction of Nibelheim at the hands of Sephiroth, Zack and Cloud are on the run from Shinra Inc. As they make their way back to Midgar, they recall the horrible events that happened at Nibelheim, as well as fight for survival against Shinra.

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

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  4. Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)

    Ash meets the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion when it crashes down from the sky, creating a cloud of dust—and a mysterious force binds the two of them together! Volcanion despises humans and tries to get away, but it’s forced to drag Ash along as it continues its rescue mission. They arrive in a city of cogs and gears, where a corrupt official has stolen the ultimate invention: the Artificial Pokémon Magearna, created 500 years ago. He plans to use its mysterious power to take control of this mechanical kingdom! Can Ash and Volcanion work together to rescue Magearna? One of the greatest battles in Pokémon history is about to unfold!

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

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  5. How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019)

    It's been ten years since the dragons moved to the Hidden World, and even though Toothless doesn't live in New Berk anymore, Hiccup continues the holiday traditions he once shared with his best friend. But the Vikings of New Berk were beginning to forget about their friendship with dragons. Hiccup, Astrid, and Gobber know just what to do to keep the dragons in the villagers' hearts. And across the sea, the dragons have a plan of their own...

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

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  6. Sintel (2010)

    A wandering warrior finds an unlikely friend in the form of a young dragon. The two develop a close bond, until one day the dragon is snatched away. She then sets out on a relentless quest to reclaim her friend, finding in the end that her quest exacts a far greater price than she had ever imagined.

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

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  7. Zog (2018)

    Zog is a keen young dragon who wants to learn to fly, roar, and breathe fire, so he studies at the Dragon School. He is desperate to impress his teacher and win a golden star, but he is prone to accidents and he has to be helped by a kind young girl who patches up his bumps and bruises.

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

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  8. Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014)

    A hunt for a lost sheep turns into a competition between Hiccup and friends as they compete to become the first Dragon Racing champion of Berk.

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

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  9. Monsters 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation (2024)

    A samurai's path leads him to a young waitress whose hometown was destroyed by a dragon. He doesn't want any trouble — but it finds them anyway.

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

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  10. Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)

    Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people.

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

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  11. Book of Dragons (2011)

    So you want to be a dragon trainer do you? Prepare yourself for adventure, excitement and training as Hiccup, Astrid, Toothless and Gobber tell the legend behind the Book of Dragons and reveal insider training secrets about new, never-before-seen dragons.

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

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  12. Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon (2010)

    Hiccup and friends accompany their mentor, Gobber, on a quest to kill the legendary Boneknapper Dragon.

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

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  13. Firebreather (2010)

    It's not easy being a teen like Duncan. His mom wants him to pay more attention to his homework, while his dad - a 120-foot-tall monster known as a Kaiju - wants him to become the next King of All Monsters. When these worlds collide, Duncan must use his human wits and his Kaiju powers - including super strength, agility and the ability to breathe fire - to protect his family and friends from a giant monster rampage.

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

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  14. Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans (1993)

    Dr. Raichi is one of the only survivors of the Tuffles, a race that once lived on Planet Plant before the coming of the Saiyans. The Saiyans not only massacred the entire Tuffle race, but also stole their technology and conquered the planet, renaming it Planet Vegeta in honor of their king. Raichi managed to escape with a capsule and found refuge on the Dark Planet, a world at the end of the universe. His only wish is to eradicate the last remaining Saiyans.

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

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  15. Legend of the Millennium Dragon (2011)

    A spectacular journey of an unwilling young hero thrust into a mysterious past full of monsters, dragons, and strange hidden powers. Through a series of out of this world battles and adventures, Jun, a shy middle school boy, is transformed into a hero destined to battle evil and ensure harmony and tranquility in the world.

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

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  16. My Father's Dragon (2022)

    Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elmer’s adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island and the friendship of a lifetime.

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

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  17. X (1996)

    It's the year of destiny, and 15 year old Kamui Shiro, a powerful psychic, has returned to Toyko after a 6 year absence, having left when he was very young. He wants to be with his childhood friends, Fuma (his best friend) and Kotori, Fuma's little sister (and Kamui's possible girlfriend). He wants to protect them from all dangers, but destiny and fate are haunting Kamui and pulling in himself and his beloved childhood friends. It is his destiny and his sole decision to decide the fate of the world, no matter if he wants the role or not. Now it is a matter of if he will join the side of the Seven Seals and become the Dragon of Heaven to save mankind or join the Seven Angels and become the Dragon of Earth to destroy all civilization so the earth can heal itself from man's destruction.

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

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  18. Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile - Episode Denzel (2009)

    It's been four years since Meteor fell on Midgar. Denzel meets Reeve at an outskirts coffee shop about joining the World Regenesis Organization. Upon the request Denzel tells Reeve about what his life was like prior to the Meteor incident.

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

  19. Tales from Earthsea (2006)

    As crops dwindle and dragons reappear, mankind stands on the verge of total chaos. Lord Archmage Sparrowhawk, a powerful wizard, and Arren, a troubled young prince, search for the force behind this mysterious imbalance that threatens to destroy the land of Earthsea.

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

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  20. Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike (2009)

    In a mythical kingdom, the mighty Imperial Knights harness a magical substance known as Aer to power their weapons and protect humanity from the monsters of the forest. But something strange is afoot; the Aer is somehow changing, causing the wilderness to waste away and stirring the woodland beasts to attack with greater frequency. As danger creeps steadily closer to civilization, two young recruits - Flynn, the rigid son of a fallen hero, and the rebellious and brash Yuri - must ride with their fellow Imperial Knights to distant ruins in hopes of uncovering the truth behind the transforming Aer.

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

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  21. Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007)

    Ash and friends (this time accompanied by newcomer Dawn) arrive at an idyllic village on their way to their next Pokemon contest, where chaos will soon erupt with the prophecy of two Pokemon Gods (Dialga and Palkia) and the arrival of a mysterious, seemingly deadly Pokemon named Darkrai, which has the power to distort space and time.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & fantasy

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  22. Pac’s Scary Halloween (2016)

    Dr. Pacenstein and Eeghost are plotting to ruin Pac's Halloween dinner plans at Transylpacia Castle and it is up to a scary neighbor to save the night.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & fantasy

  23. Sleeping Beauty (1959)

    Cursed to die by the evil fairy Maleficent when she was a baby, Princess Aurora is sent into hiding under protection from three good fairies. As she grows up far away, Maleficent becomes increasingly determined to seal the princess's fate.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy & animation

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  24. The Black Cauldron (1985)

    Taran is an assistant pigkeeper with boyish dreams of becoming a great warrior. However, he has to put the daydreaming aside when his charge, an oracular pig named Hen Wen, is kidnapped by an evil lord known as the Horned King. The villain hopes Hen will show him the way to The Black Cauldron, which has the power to create a giant army of unstoppable soldiers.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & fantasy

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  25. Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989)

    In order to wish for immortality and avenge his father, Garlic Jr. collects the dragon balls, kidnapping Goku's son Gohan in the process. Goku, Kami, Piccolo, and Krillin unite to rescue Gohan and save the world from being sucked into a dead zone.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & fantasy

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  26. Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture (1994)

    The Armor of Mars -- a suit of armor consisting of six pieces. If anyone from the bloodline of the ancient warrior Godimus were to find all six pieces for himself, he would receive power equal to the level of a god. The Curse of Godimus, however, also dictates that this same person would lose all sense of himself and become an insane killing machine.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & fantasy

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  27. Arcade (1993)

    Alex Manning and her friends decide to visit the local video arcade known as "Dante's Inferno" where a new virtual reality arcade game called "Arcade" is being test marketed by a computer company CEO. However, it soon becomes clear that the teenagers who lose are being imprisoned inside the virtual reality world by the central villain "Arcade" and takes over their minds.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy & science fiction

  28. Tron (1982)

    When brilliant video game maker Flynn hacks the mainframe of his ex-employer, he is beamed inside an astonishing digital world and becomes part of the very game he is designing. In his mission through cyberspace, Flynn matches wits with a maniacal Master Control Program and teams up with Tron, a security measure created to bring balance to the digital environment.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both science fiction

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  29. Invizimals: A Tale of Two Dimensions (2013)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  30. eXistenZ (1999)

    A game designer on the run from assassins must play her latest virtual reality creation with a marketing trainee to determine if the game has been damaged.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both science fiction

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Panzer Dragoon?

The closest matches to Panzer Dragoon are Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged Braves (2001), Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs (1987) and Final Fantasy VII: Last Order (2005). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Panzer Dragoon?

Start with Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged Braves (2001), the closest match to Panzer Dragoon.

What is the highest-rated movie like Panzer Dragoon?

How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019), rated 8.0/10 by 1,154 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Panzer Dragoon?

Monsters 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Japanese movies like Panzer Dragoon?

Yes: Doraemon: Nobita and the Winged Braves (2001), Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs (1987) and Final Fantasy VII: Last Order (2005).

How are movies similar to Panzer Dragoon chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Panzer Dragoon, 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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