Movies like Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale (2017)
The best movies like Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale (2017) are Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night (2021), Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020) and Accel World: Infinite Burst (2016). If Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale hooked you with its animation and action, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedAttack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening (2018)8.4/10 from 365 votes
- NewestSolo Leveling -ReAwakening- (2024)Released 2024
- In JapaneseSword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night (2021)Also in Japanese
Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night (2021)
Asuna Yuuki had never played online games until accidentally putting on the NerveGear for Sword Art Online, the world’s first VRMMORPG. She soon finds herself and other players trapped inside a game, where if a player dies in the game, they die in the real world. As she continues to live on in this world where death is always a step away, a solitary swordsman named Kirito appears before her.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisDemon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020)
Tanjiro Kamado, joined with Inosuke Hashibira, a boy raised by boars who wears a boar's head, and Zenitsu Agatsuma, a scared boy who reveals his true power when he sleeps, boards the Infinity Train on a new mission with the Fire Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku, to defeat a demon who has been tormenting the people and killing the demon slayers who oppose it!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisAccel World: Infinite Burst (2016)
In 2046, many aspects of life are carried out on a virtual network. No matter how advanced the time becomes, however, bullying never disappears. Haruyuki is one of the bullied students. However, one day he is contacted by Kuroyukihime, the most famous person in the school. "Wouldn't you like to 'accelerate' and go further ahead, boy?" Haruyuki is introduced to the "Accel World" and decides to fight as Kuroyukihime's knight.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFairy Tail: Dragon Cry (2017)
Dragon Cry is a magical artifact of deadly power, formed into a staff by the fury and despair of dragons long gone. Now, this power has been stolen from the hands of the Fiore kingdom by the nefarious traitor Zash Caine, who flees with it to the small island nation of Stella. Frightened that the power has fallen into the wrong hands, the King of Fiore hastily sends Fairy Tail to retrieve the staff. But this task proves frightening as a shadowy secret lies in the heart of the kingdom of Stella. Dragon Cry follows their story as they muster up all their strength to recover the stolen staff and save both kingdoms.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOne Piece Film Red (2022)
A new adventure begins for Luffy and his crew when mysterious pop superstar Uta unveils her identity — and launches a misguided plan for world peace.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night (2022)
Over a month has passed since 10,000 users were trapped inside the "Sword Art Online" world. Asuna, who cleared the first floor of the floating iron castle of Aincrad, joined up with Kirito and continued her journey to reach the top floor. With the support of female Information Broker Argo, clearing the floors seemed to be progressing smoothly, but conflict erupts between two major guilds who should be working together – the top player groups ALS (the Aincrad Liberation Squad) and DKB (the Dragon Knights Brigade). And meanwhile, behind the scenes exists a mysterious figure pulling the strings…
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAttack on Titan: Chronicle (2020)
In the fourth recap movie, episodes 1 to 59 of the anime are retold, compiling the first three seasons of Attack on Titan.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFairy Tail: Phoenix Priestess (2012)
The film revolves around a mysterious girl named Éclair who appears before Fairy Tail, the world's most notorious wizard's guild. She lost all of her memories, except for the imperative that she must deliver two Phoenix Stones somewhere. The stones may spell the collapse of the magical world, and Natsu, Lucy, and the rest of the Fairy Tail guild are caught up in the intrigue.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDragon Ball Super: Broly (2018)
Earth is peaceful following the Tournament of Power. Realizing that the universes still hold many more strong people yet to see, Goku spends all his days training to reach even greater heights. Then one day, Goku and Vegeta are faced by a Saiyan called 'Broly' who they've never seen before. The Saiyans were supposed to have been almost completely wiped out in the destruction of Planet Vegeta, so what's this one doing on Earth? This encounter between the three Saiyans who have followed completely different destinies turns into a stupendous battle, with even Frieza (back from Hell) getting caught up in the mix.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & science fiction
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBlack Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (2023)
As a lionhearted boy who can't wield magic strives for the title of Wizard King, four banished Wizard Kings of yore return to crush the Clover Kingdom.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & fantasy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisAttack on Titan: Wings of Freedom (2015)
As the Trost District is reclaimed from the Titans, Eren is taken under the wing of Captain Levi and his squad, who decide to try and teach him to master his mysterious abilities.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisMy Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018)
All Might and Deku accept an invitation to go abroad to a floating and mobile manmade city, called 'I-Island', where they research quirks as well as hero supplemental items at the special 'I-Expo' convention that is currently being held on the island. During that time, suddenly, despite an iron wall of security surrounding the island, the system is breached by a villain, and the only ones able to stop him are the students of Class 1-A.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisNaruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower (2010)
Assigned on a mission to capture Mukade, a missing-nin, Naruto Uzumaki sets out for the once glorious historic ruins of "Ouran", where he pursues and corners the rouge ninja. Mukade's goal is revealed to be a dormant leyline within the ruins; he unleashes the power of the leyline, causing a light to envelop Naruto, sending him into the past, 20 years before the series began. When Naruto awakens, he comes into contact with the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSummer Wars (2009)
Teenage math whiz Kenji Koiso agrees to take a summer job at the Nagano hometown of his crush, Natsuki. When he arrives, he finds that her family have reunited to celebrate the 90th birthday of their matriarch. His job: pretend to be Natsuki's fiancé. Meanwhile, his attempt to solve a mathematical equation causes a parallel world's collision with Earth.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & science fiction
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDigimon Adventure tri. Part 4: Loss (2017)
Upon arriving at the Digital World after the "reboot", the Digidestined are hunted by a new villain. Meanwhile, Sora is troubled by her partner Digimon's indifference towards her.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 2 (2023)
Reunited with Lancelot for the first time since their tragic accident, Tristan must learn to conquer his inner demons in order to save his mother's life.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAttack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening (2018)
Eren Yeager and others of the 104th Training Corps have just begun to become full members of the Survey Corps. As they ready themselves to face the Titans once again, their preparations are interrupted by the invasion of Wall Rose—but all is not as it seems as more mysteries are unraveled. As the Survey Corps races to save the wall, they uncover more about the invading Titans and the dark secrets of their own members.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisDragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013)
After the defeat of Majin Buu, a powerful God of Destruction known as Beerus searches for the Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza. Realizing the threat Beerus poses to Earth, the Z-fighters must stop him. Only Goku, humanity’s last hope, can ascend to the level of a legendary Super Saiyan God and save the planet, and possibly the entire universe!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky (2018)
Traveling in search of the rare ingredient, “sky fish” Meliodas and Hawk arrive at a palace that floats above the clouds. The people there are busy preparing a ceremony, meant to protect their home from a ferocious beast that awakens once every 3,000 years. But before the ritual is complete, the Six Knights of Black—a Demon Clan army—removes the seal on the beast, threatening the lives of everyone in the Sky Palace.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDigimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna (2020)
Tai is now a university student, living alone, working hard at school, and working every day, but with his future still undecided. Meanwhile, Matt and others continue to work on Digimon incidents and activities that help people with their partner Digimon. When an unprecedented phenomenon occurs, the DigiDestined discover that when they grow up, their relationship with their partner Digimon will come closer to an end.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisPromare (2019)
Galo and the Burning Rescue Fire Department face off against BURNISH, a group of mutants who are able to control and wield flames, and the fire disaster they have unleashed on Earth.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDigimon Adventure tri. Part 2: Determination (2016)
The DigiDestined go to a nearby hot springs theme park and everyone has a good time, but Joe doesn't show up because he wants to study for his exams. Another infected Digimon, Ogremon, attacks Odaiba. Gomamon runs away from home while Mimi faces problems with the other DigiDestined and her classmates because of her selfish ideas.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOne 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: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. Presage Flower (2017)
Ten years after the Fourth Holy Grail War, a devastating clash between Masters and Servants, another war erupts. Shirou Emiya, whose father fought in the first battle, was leading a peaceful life with the warmhearted Sakura Matou. But when hidden forces begin to stir, Shirou resolves to fulfill his father’s dying wish, protect Sakura, and fight for the Holy Grail.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTales 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: Fans watch both · both animation & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDigimon Adventure tri. Part 1: Reunion (2015)
After years of inactivity, the DigiDestined regroup with their Digimon to save their world, but have the years changed their characters too much?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSolo Leveling -ReAwakening- (2024)
Over a decade after 'gates' connecting worlds appeared, awakening 'hunters' with superpowers, weakest hunter Sung Jinwoo encounters a double dungeon and accepts a mysterious quest, becoming the only one able to level up, changing his fate. A catch-up recap of the first season coupled with an exclusive sneak peek of the first two episodes of the highly anticipated second season in one momentous theatrical fan experience.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDigimon Adventure tri. Part 6: Future (2018)
The world has begun to collapse. The rampaging Meicoomon absorbs Tailmon, who underwent a dark evolution, and changes form into the immensely powerful Ordinemon. In accordance with Yggdrasil's expectation, the real world is about to be engulfed by the Digital World. Meanwhile, Homeostasis considers Ordinemon to be out of control and puts into motion its final plan that will entangle the real world. Then the time comes for the DigiDestined to arrive at a final decision. What future do they choose for themselves?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDigimon Adventure tri. Part 3: Confession (2016)
After seeing Meicoomon's abrupt transformation and killing of Leomon, Agumon and the other Digimon are kept isolated in Koushiro's office in order to prevent them from infection, but signs of infection begin to appear in Patamon.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both adventure & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGoblin Slayer: Goblin's Crown (2020)
Goblin Slayer and his party head up to the snowy mountains in the north after receiving that request from the Sword Maiden to find any information on the Noble Fencer that disappeared after leaving to slay some goblins. A small village gets attacked, they encounter a mysterious chapel, and something about how these goblins are acting bothers the Goblin slayer. In order to save the captured Noble Fencer, the Goblin Slayer and his party head to an ancient fortress covered in snow to face off with a powerful foe and a horde of goblins!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & adventure
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What are the best movies like Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale?
The closest matches to Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale are Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night (2021), Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020) and Accel World: Infinite Burst (2016). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale?
People who watched Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale most often go on to Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night (2021), Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020) and Accel World: Infinite Burst (2016).
What is the highest-rated movie like Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale?
Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening (2018), rated 8.4/10 by 365 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale?
Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- (2024) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Japanese movies like Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale?
Yes: Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night (2021), Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020) and Accel World: Infinite Burst (2016).
How are movies similar to Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale chosen?
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