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Movies like Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great Adventure of the Flying Whale & the Double World, Meow! (2016)

The best movies like Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great Adventure of the Flying Whale & the Double World, Meow! (2016) are Yo-kai Watch: The Movie (2014), Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022) and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020). If Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great Adventure of the Flying Whale & the Double World, Meow! hooked you with its adventure and animation, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Yo-kai Watch: The Movie (2014)

    When the evil Yo-Kai Kin, Gin and Bronzlow makes the Yo-Kai Watch disappear from time so they can help Dame Dedtime prevent humans and Yo-Kai from being friends, Nate Adams finds help in the Yo-Kai Hovernyan, who takes Nate, Whisper and Jibanyan 60 years to the past, when the Yo-Kai Watch was first invented by Nate's grandfather, Nathaniel Adams, while he was a boy. Together, the 2 boys fight Dame Dedtime and her evil Wicked Yo-Kai minions to save the world from her evil plans.

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

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  2. Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022)

    A brave young animal explorer teams up with two trusty friends to find a powerful artifact before his greedy uncle can get his paws on it.

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

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  3. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020)

    When his best friend Gary is suddenly snatched away, SpongeBob takes Patrick on a madcap mission far beyond Bikini Bottom to save their pink-shelled pal.

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

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  4. The Willoughbys (2020)

    When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family.

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

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  5. One Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his Friends (2014)

    The special takes place during the two year before the Straw Hats reunite on Sabody. Luffy is currently in Rusukaina training to get stronger to take on the New World. However the training is interrupted when Hancock's sisters, Marigold and Sandersonia, are kidnapped by the Byrnndi World, a pirate who was locked away on Level 6 of Impel Down but escaped during Luffy's invasion to save Ace, in order to lure Hancock to him and use her as a hostage against the World Government due to her Shichibukai status. Thus Luffy and Hancock head off to confront him and save Hancock's sisters.

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

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  6. Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 (2022)

    During summer vacation Nobita picks up a small rocket containing Papi, a palm-sized alien president escaping rebels on his home planet Pirika.

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

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  7. Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet (1990)

    Nobita and his friends get transported to an animal planet after a mysterious pink fog appears inside his house. They work together with the natives to find the origin of the fog.

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

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  8. Crayon Shinchan the Movie: My Moving Story! Cactus Attack! (2015)

    The Noharas must survive a hoard of man-eating killer cacti after Shin-chan's father relocates the family to Mexico for work.

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

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  9. Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013)

    A group of five Genesect have invaded the big city and pose a threat to the supply of electricity, which attracts the attention of the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo. Satoshi, Pikachu and his friends must come to the rescue when the powerful leader, a red Genesect, faces Mewtwo.

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

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  10. Arctic Dogs (2019)

    Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.

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

  11. 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 & adventure

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  12. 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 & adventure

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  13. 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 & adventure

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  14. 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 adventure & animation

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  15. Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)

    Ash, Pikachu, and their friends come to a desert city by the sea. Here they meet the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa, which has the ability to summon things—including people and Pokémon—through its magic rings. After a scary incident, they learn of a story about a brave hero who stopped the rampage of a terrifying Pokémon long ago. Now, the threat that has been bottled up for years is in danger of breaking loose again.

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

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  16. Doraemon: Nobita and the Galaxy Super-express (1996)

    Doraemon went missing for 3 days. But it turns out later that he went to the 22nd century to buy a mystery galactic express train ticket whose destination is a secret until the passengers arrive there and see for themselves.

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

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  17. 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 & adventure

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  18. Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge (2013)

    One day, Kurapika spots a child who looks very similar to his childhood friend, Pyro. However, when he catches up to him, the boy steals Kurapika's eyes with some kind of magical power. Gon, Leorio, and Killua promise to help find who took his eyes and get them back, but Killua is having his own problems when he is forced to face his past and whether he really is worthy to have Gon as a friend.

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

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  19. Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Dangerous Honeymoon -The Lost Daddy- (2019)

    Hiroshi and Misae have never been to a honeymoon trip to a foreign country. One day, Misae discovered an inexpensive and family-friendly holiday package to Australia and the Nohara family decided to make it their first honeymoon vacation. Hiroshi gets kidnapped upon arrival to Australia, leaving Shinnosuke, Misae and others on a dangerous journey. It turns out that Hiroshi is the key to a secret treasure. The remaining members of the Nohara Family must rescue Hiroshi, while a mysterious masked man and treasure hunters from all over the world are after him. The struggle is among three different groups in this action-filled treasure hunting adventure.

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

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  20. Sofia the First: The Floating Palace (2013)

    After Sofia helps a little mermaid named Oona, Sofia's amulet grants her the power to transform into a mermaid and visit her new friend's underwater kingdom. But when Cedric (disguised as a seamonster) plots to steal Oona's enchanted Mermaid Comb, danger surfaces for both worlds. With a little help from special guest, Princess Ariel, Sofia embarks on an adventure to rescue Oona and prevent a typhoon before it's too late.

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

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  21. Monkeybone (2001)

    After a car crash sends repressed cartoonist Stu into a coma, he and the mischievous Monkeybone, his hilarious alter-ego, wake up in a wacked-out waystation for lost souls. When Monkeybone takes over Stu's body and escapes to wreak havoc on the real world, Stu has to find a way to stop him before his sister pulls the plug on reality forever!

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

  22. Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)

    When the creator of the world, Arceus, comes to pass judgement on humanity for the theft of the legendary Jewel of Life, Ash and his friends are sent back in time to possibly reverse the events that led to Arceus' vendetta.

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

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  23. Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997)

    Before he met and befriended the other ghouls at Applegate Manor, friendly ghost Casper meets young Chris Carson, a lonely kid who decides to teach Casper how to be a proper ghost.

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

  24. Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999)

    When Lawrence III's scheme to capture the Legendary Pokémon Lugia upsets the balance of nature, it is up to Ash Ketchum and his friends to save the world.

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

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  25. 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: Similar story and style · both adventure & animation

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  26. The Pagemaster (1994)

    Rich knows a lot about accidents. So much so, he is scared to do anything that might endanger him, like riding his bike, or climbing into his treehouse. While in an old library, he is mystically transported into the unknown world of books, and he has to try and get home again.

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

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  27. Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020)

    In the Forest of Okoya, Koko is a feral child who has been raised as a Pokémon by the Mythical Pokémon Zarude. Koko has grown up never doubting that he is a Pokémon even though he can't really use any sort of moves. Ash Ketchum and Pikachu meet Koko and help him protect the Great Tree from the crooked scientist Dr. Zed.

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

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  28. Inuyasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass (2002)

    With their most formidable foe vanquished, Inuyasha and his comrades begin returning to their everyday lives. But their peace is fleeting as another adversary emerges: Kaguya, the self-proclaimed princess from the Moon of Legend, hatches a plot to plunge the world into an eternal night of the full moon. Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, Sango and Shippou must reunite to confront the new menace.

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

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  29. Hiruko the Goblin (1991)

    A school was built on one of the Gates of Hell, behind which hordes of demons await the moment they will be free to roam the Earth. Hiruko is a goblin sent to Earth on a reconnaissance mission. He beheads students in order to assemble their heads on the demons' spider-like bodies. Hieda, an archaeology professor, and Masao, a haunted student, investigate the gory deaths.

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

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  30. Learning with Manga! Fate/Grand Order (2018)

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

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What are the best movies like Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great Adventure of the Flying Whale & the Double World, Meow!?

The closest matches to Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great Adventure of the Flying Whale & the Double World, Meow! are Yo-kai Watch: The Movie (2014), Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022) and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great Adventure of the Flying Whale & the Double World, Meow!?

Start with Yo-kai Watch: The Movie (2014), the closest match to Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great Adventure of the Flying Whale & the Double World, Meow!.

What is the highest-rated movie like Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great Adventure of the Flying Whale & the Double World, Meow!?

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020), rated 7.4/10 by 3,050 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great Adventure of the Flying Whale & the Double World, Meow!?

Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 (2022) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Japanese movies like Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great Adventure of the Flying Whale & the Double World, Meow!?

Yes: Yo-kai Watch: The Movie (2014), One Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his Friends (2014) and Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 (2022).

How are movies similar to Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great Adventure of the Flying Whale & the Double World, Meow! chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great Adventure of the Flying Whale & the Double World, Meow!, 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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