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Movies like The Story of Fifteen Boys (1987)

The best movies like The Story of Fifteen Boys (1987) are One Piece: Curse of the Sacred Sword (2004), One Piece: Episode of Skypiea (2018) and One Piece Episode of East Blue (2017). If The Story of Fifteen Boys hooked you with its history and animation, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. One Piece: Curse of the Sacred Sword (2004)

    The Straw Hat Pirates landed at Asuka Island, home of the most valuable sword in the world: The Seven Star Sword. Which was said to curse anyone who takes it in possession. When they got back to the Going Merry, they discovered that Zoro is missing from his guard duty. Before they could plan out a search party to relocate him. Luffy and friends escape from the port as Marines were on their tail. They found a new place to dock, which is near a village. Whose job is to keep the Seven Star Sword sealed. Soon it was attacked by the Marines, and among them is Zoro. Luffy and the others don't know why he's helping out the Marines. But it all comes to conclusion when Luffy encounters Saga: Zoro's childhood friend from Swordsman training.

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

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  2. One Piece: Episode of Skypiea (2018)

    The Straw Hats embark on a dangerous trip to the sky where their destination comes straight out of a fairytale. The island of Skypiea and its grand city of gold await among the clouds, but a clash of winged clans and a man who calls himself God won’t make things easy! Only Luffy can resist this God’s mighty power and light the mysteries of the past.

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

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  3. One Piece Episode of East Blue (2017)

    Experience the inspiring moments that launched Luffy and the first four members of his crew on their grand adventure to find the One Piece! It’s all here—from Shanks giving Luffy the straw hat, to Nami facing the Fish-Men at her hometown. Along the way, Zoro finds his swordsman’s zeal, Usopp pays for his pranks, and Sanji sizzles up the Baratie. Join the crew where it all began in the waters of East Blue.

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

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  4. One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure (2001)

    Relaxing on a cozy beach, the Straw Hat Pirates are taking a rest from their quest. Right until Luffy noticed the Going Merry has been hijacked and sailed off from the beach. This leads them to search the ship and find the thief who took it from them. They ran into a duo named the Theif Brothers, who informed them that their ship was stolen by a group of pirates called the Trump Kyoudai. When they encountered the Trump Pirates, Nami ended up getting kidnapped as well as Luffy's hat. They tracked down the pirates to their base on Clockwork Island. Now Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Usopp, and the Theif Brothers must reclaim the Going Merry, Save Nami, and get back Shank's straw hat.

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

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  5. One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom in the Strange Animal Island (2002)

    As the Straw Hat Pirates sail through the Grand Line, a sudden eruption of geysers beneath the Going Merry sends the crew flying over a nearby island. In the chaos, Chopper falls overboard and becomes separated from his friends. While Luffy and the others land on the far side of the island, Chopper finds himself hailed as the new king by the local animals. However, danger looms as a group of human “horn hunters” arrives. Their leader, Count Butler, is a violin-playing man who consumes horns to gain strength, and he seeks to devour the island’s greatest treasure to inherit immense power. Can Luffy and the crew stop Count Butler’s scheme and save the island? And will they be able to show Momambi that not all pirates are the villains he believes them to be?

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

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  6. One Piece: Dead End Adventure (2003)

    Desperate for cash, the Straw Hat Pirates enter a secret race between pirate crews known as the Dead End Competition. There, they must battle against powerful people, including the bounty hunter who wants to kill Gasparde and a climatic battle with Marine-turned-pirate Captain Gasparde.

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

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  7. The Sea Beast (2022)

    When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters — and make history to boot.

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

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  8. Doraemon: Nobita's Great Adventure in the South Seas (1998)

    Nobita coaxes his friends to join him for a treasure hunt but an eerie event transports them to the past. However, their hunt for treasure is not easy as they come face-to-face with pirates.

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

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  9. One Piece: Defeat the Pirate Ganzack! (1998)

    While Luffy and his crew of Zoro and Nami are starving on their small boat, they are attacked by a large monster. Nami is taken away, while Luffy and Zoro wash up on shore. There they meet a young girl, Medaka, and learn of the sad history of the island. The evil Pirate Ganzack has taken away all the men in the village and enslaved them, including Medaka's father. Now Luffy, Zoro, and Medaka must infiltrate Ganzack's base in order to rescue the villagers and Nami.

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

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  10. One Piece: Heart of Gold (2016)

    A girl named Olga is pursued by both the World Government and a man named Mad Treasure, as she is the only one who knows the location of the Pure Gold, a substance that can buy the entire world. Olga ends up sailing with the Straw Hat Pirates, and they journey to find the Pure Gold on the lost island of Alchemi, which is located inside the stomach of a large angler fish named Bonbori.

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

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  11. One Piece: The Movie (2000)

    There once was a pirate known as the Great Gold Pirate Woonan, who obtained almost one-third of the world's gold. Over the course of a few years, the pirate's existence faded, and a legend grew that he disappeared with his gold to a remote island, an island pirates continue to search for. Aboard the Going Merry, Luffy and his crew, starved and reckless, are robbed of their treasure. In an attempt to get it back, they wreck the getaway ship, guided by a young boy named Tobio, who's a captured part of El Drago's pirate crew. El Drago's love for gold has driven him to look for Woonan's island, and thanks to Woonan's treasure map, he finds it. During this time, Luffy's crew have been split up, and despite their own circumstances, they must find a way to stop El Drago from obtaining Woonan's gold.

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

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  12. Ranma 1/2 the Movie 2: Nihao My Concubine (1992)

    With the Tendos, the Saotomes, Ryoga, Shampoo and Ukyo misinterpreting Tatewake Kuno's invitation to his two loves, Akane and 'The Pig Tailed Girl', to try his new yacht, a whole new episode of chaos begins in the already unstable lives of the Saotome/Tendo clan. A mysterious shadow kidnaps first Akane's sister Kasumi, then continues on until all the girls disappear. All except everyone's favorite hydrotranssexual.

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

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  13. Kensuke's Kingdom (2024)

    A young boy and his family set off on a sailing trip of a lifetime until a violent storm erupts, sweeping Michael and his dog overboard. After washing up on a remote island, terrified, they struggle to survive and adjust to life alone, One day, Michael discovers he is not alone when he is confronted by a mysterious Japanese man who has lived there secretly since World War II, angry that Michael has arrived. However, as dangerous invaders threaten their fragile island paradise, Michael and the old man, Kensuke, join forces to save their secret world.

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

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  14. One Piece Film: GOLD (2016)

    The glittering Gran Tesoro, a city of entertainment beyond the laws of the government, is a sanctuary for the world’s most infamous pirates, Marines, and filthy rich millionaires. Drawn by dreams of hitting the jackpot, Captain Luffy and his crew sail straight for the gold. But behind the gilded curtains lies a powerful king whose deep pockets and deeper ambitions spell disaster for the Straw Hats and the New World alike.

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

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  15. Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)

    Fletcher Christian successfully leads a revolt against the ruthless Captain Bligh on the HMS Bounty. However, Bligh returns one year later, hell bent on revenge.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & history

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  16. One Piece: Stampede (2019)

    The world's boldest buccaneers set sail for the great Pirate Festival, where the Straw Hats join a mad-dash race to find Gol D. Roger's treasure. There's just one little problem: An old member of Roger's crew has a sinister score to settle.

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

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  17. Giovanni's Island (2014)

    In the aftermath of the most devastating conflict mankind had ever experienced, the tiny island of Shikotan became part of the Sakhalin Oblast... and on the unhealed border in this remote corner of the world, friendship among children from two different countries timidly blossomed, striving to overcome language barriers and the waves of history. Inspired by true events.

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

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  18. One Piece: Giant Mecha Soldier of Karakuri Castle (2006)

    The Straw Hats visits an island, known as Mecha Island, where a fisherman sings an old folk song about a Golden Crown. Searching for that mysterious treasure, they find a hidden entrance into the island. The island's leader, Ratchet, impressed with the find and in search of the Golden Crown himself, invites the crew to join him in his search and the crew along with Ratchet and his henchmen enter the cave. As it turns out, the islands true form, is that of a giant turtle. Ratchet, who had known this all along, uses his mechanical castle to take control of the turtle, in order to use it, to take over the world. Now the Straw Hats have to stop not only Ratchet, but also the helpless turtle, from crashing into a nearby island.

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

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  19. Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island (2018)

    Upon hearing about the story of Treasure Island, Nobita dreams of discovering and exploring his own treasure island, despite the fact all of the Earth has been mapped already.

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

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  20. Tales of the Black Freighter (2009)

    A mariner survives an attack from the dreaded pirates of the Black Freighter, but his struggle to return home to warn it has a horrific cost.

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

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  21. Princess Principal Crown Handler: Chapter 4 (2025)

    After a failed attempt to defect Princess Mary, Team White Pigeon is captured by the Kingdom's Home Office. When the Duke of Normandy discovers that the girls are spies for the Commonwealth, he orders them to become double agents for the Kingdom. Princesses is placed under the control of the Duke of Normandy, and the other four spies are temporarily released while remaining under constant surveillance. Meanwhile on Control's side, this incident leads to suspicions that the members of Team White Pigeon have become double agents for the Kingdom. In order to investigate the matter, Control assigns the team a new mission.

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

  22. Pokémon: The First Movie (1998)

    Determined to prove its superiority, a bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokémon match like none before.

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

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  23. Foxes of Chironup (1987)

    Foxes Ken and Chin become the proud parents of cubs, Koro and Kan, who enjoy a carefree life on the northern Japanese island of Chironup. They befriend a fisherman and his wife but are forced to run for their lives when soldiers on a military exercise decide to take home some fox pelts as souvenirs. A sweet little film that obliquely symbolizes the plight of Japan's aboriginal Ainu people and the northern islands that have been contested with Russia since they were occupied by Stalin's soldiers in 1945.

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

  24. Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem (2003)

    Four talented alien musicians are kidnapped by a record producer who disguises them as humans. Shep, a space pilot in love with bass player Stella, follows them to Earth. Reprogrammed to forget their real identities and renamed The Crescendolls, the group quickly becomes a huge success playing soulless corporate pop. At a concert, Shep manages to free all the musicians except Stella, and the band sets out to rediscover who they really are — and to rescue Stella.

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

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  25. .hack//G.U. Trilogy (2007)

    Join Haseo on his quest to track down Tri-Edge, the devious PK responsible for leaving one of his closest friends in a coma. Along the way he meets Atolli, a gentle girl who takes an interest in him despite his chilly demeanor. Together, Haseo and Atolli will attempt to survive long enough to decipher the riddle of the entities known as AIDAs—and save their fellow gamers from permanent sleep.

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

  26. Moby Dick (1956)

    In 1841, young Ishmael signs up for service aboard the Pequod, a whaler sailing out of New Bedford. The ship is under the command of Captain Ahab, a strict disciplinarian who exhorts his men to find Moby Dick, the great white whale. Ahab lost his leg to that creature and is desperate for revenge. As the crew soon learns, he will stop at nothing to gain satisfaction.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure

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  27. Spoločník pána veľkomožného (1988)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both history

  28. Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team - Miller's Report (1998)

    Universal Century 0079. The One Year War rages on, and Shiro Amada and his unit, the 08th MS team, continue their struggle against Zeon forces in the jungles of Southeast Asia. But recent events have put them under close scrutiny by Federation leaders. Alice Miller, an officer of the Federation Intelligence Division, has been dispatched to ascertain the truth behind a series of events leading to the capture of a new enemy mobile armor. As she begins her investigation, the lines between Federation and Zeon become blurred. Is there really a spy among the 08th MS team?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  29. Belizaire the Cajun (1986)

    In 19th-century Louisiana's Cajun country, Belizaire is the informal spokesman for his citizens, who don't see eye to eye with local racists who wish to eradicate all Cajuns. Complicating matters is that Belizaire's former flame is now married to his biggest rival, an affluent landowner's son. Before he knows it, Belizaire is caught up in a web of murder, lies, and prejudice.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both history

  30. Vampire Hunter D (1985)

    In a far-future time ruled by the supernatural, a young girl requests the help of a vampire hunter to kill the vampire who has bitten her and thus prevent her from becoming a vampire herself.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Story of Fifteen Boys?

The closest matches to The Story of Fifteen Boys are One Piece: Curse of the Sacred Sword (2004), One Piece: Episode of Skypiea (2018) and One Piece Episode of East Blue (2017). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Story of Fifteen Boys?

Start with One Piece: Curse of the Sacred Sword (2004), the closest match to The Story of Fifteen Boys.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Story of Fifteen Boys?

One Piece: Stampede (2019), rated 7.8/10 by 678 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Story of Fifteen Boys?

Princess Principal Crown Handler: Chapter 4 (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Japanese movies like The Story of Fifteen Boys?

Yes: One Piece: Curse of the Sacred Sword (2004), One Piece: Episode of Skypiea (2018) and One Piece Episode of East Blue (2017).

How are movies similar to The Story of Fifteen Boys chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Story of Fifteen Boys, 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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