Movies like Dragon Quest: The Great Adventure of Dai (1991)

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

Brave Story (2006)

Jr. High School Student Wataru and his friends like playing in an abandond building and looking for ghosts. However it seems he is not the only one. Another mysterious student Mitsuru shows Wataru that there is a magical door to another world where one can go and get the Goddess of Fortune to grant one wish! When tragedy strikes Wataru's family he decides to open the door for himself.

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

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 & adventure

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2001)

The Team Rocket leader, Giovanni, has found Mewtwo in a remote area of the Johto region. As Giovanni tries to re-capture Mewtwo, Ash and his friends are kidnapped by Domino, a new Team Rocket member, while trying to rescue Pikachu from Jessie and James. The Clone Pokemon are also captured and are then used as bait for Mewtwo. The situation then becomes a battle between the wills of Mewtwo and Giovanni; and Mewtwo also tries to discover if it and the clones have a purpose in life, even though they are products of science.

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

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

A giant whale appears and flies above Sakura New Town. With the whale’s sound of crying, some changes occur to Kenta Amano and Yokai.

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

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

Modest Heroes (2018)

Two tiny, aquatic humanoids search for their missing father, a boy battles a lethal allergy to eggs, and an invisible salaryman tries to become a hero.

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

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 adventure & animation

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

Hunter × Hunter Pilot (1998)

The stand-alone pilot OVA which was shown as part of the "Jump Super Anime Tour" of 1998. Shortly before the TV series, a summary is presented of the story of Gon who wants to become a hunter and the friends he makes in the process.

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

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)

A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and traitorous lord of Rohan seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg.

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

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

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: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy

DC Showcase: The Phantom Stranger (2020)

Jess joins her friends at a party in a dilapidated mansion hosted by the mysterious Seth. When odd things begin to happen to Jess and her friends, the Phantom Stranger intervenes to save her from a dreary fate.

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

The Testament of Sister New Devil: Departures (2018)

After being branded a potential threat by the hero village, Basara returns home with his companions, where their bonds deepen amid growing tension over a summons to face the elders. Encouraged by Chisato and strengthened by his friends, Basara overcomes a trial that forces him to confront his doubts and accept that he doesn’t have to fight alone. United in resolve, the group sets out together for the hero village, ready to face what lies ahead.

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

Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans (2010)

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 & adventure

Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure (1999)

One day, Pikachu and its friends are walking along when they suddenly fall through a Diglett hole and into Pokémon Valley, a secret location that no one knows about. Pikachu and its buddies tell the Pokémon that they could use some help looking for Togepi, who fell through the hole first. The group sets off and eventually finds Togepi in the Exeggcute nest—but one of the Exeggcute is missing. That leads the group on another hunt; this time, though, Pikachu and its friends come back to the nest empty-handed. That’s when a storm begins to brew, filling Pokémon valley with roaring thunder and gusts of wind that almost blow the friends—and the Exeggcute nest—away! Are the friends going to be able to keep the nest safe and reunite the Exeggcute?

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

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

K: Missing Kings (2014)

The "Academy Island Incident" in which four "kings" cross paths... Since then, Silver Clansmen Kuroh Yatogami and Neko have been searching for their master, Shiro. Without finding any clues to Shiro's whereabouts, the two became disheartened. However, one day, they see HOMRA members Rikio Kamamoto and Anna Kushina being chased by someone.

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

Demon City Shinjuku (1988)

Ten Years ago, Genichiro Izayoi died trying to stop the sorcerer Rebi Ra, and as a result Shinjuku became a playground for demons. And now, the day approaches when Rebi Ra will complete his decade-long ritual to plunge the rest of the world into chaos! As Genichiro's son, it falls to Kyoya to venture into the heart of Shinjuku and put an end to the sorcerer his father couldn't beat. Can Kyoya exceed his father's legacy, or will the demons of Shinjuku create Hell on Earth?

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

The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983)

A group of down-and-out accountants mutiny against their bosses and sail their office building onto the high seas in search of a pirate's life.

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

Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors (2018)

When a threat no one could have expected bears down on the Marvel Universe, this ragtag, untrained band of teens have no choice but to rise together and prove to the world that sometimes the difference between a 'hero' and 'misfit' is just in the name.

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

The Fantastic Adventures of Unico (1981)

When Unico, a young unicorn, is banished from his family by a pantheon of manipulative gods, his powers of joy and happiness are tested as he explores the lands with his friends Beezle and Katy.

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

Al sur de la Navidad (2016)

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

El Materdor (2008)

Mater is a matador fighting a herd of bulldozers in Spain. When Lightning McQueen enters the story, the bulldozers begin to chase him due to his red paint.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

There is exactly enough time (2021)

Oskar Salomonowitz, the 12-year-old son of filmmakers Anja Salomonowitz and Virgil Widrich, had drawn 206 pictures in a flip book when he died in an accident. His father continued to draw the film with the remaining 482 sheets.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

Mords-les ! (2020)

Follow Brigitte Fontaine as she wanders in the streets of Morlaix.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

Moldiver (1993)

A naïve young girl accidentally modifies her brother's secret superhero uniform and becomes the unwilling superheroine Moldiver.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

The Return of the Monster (2017)

A little boy is bedeviled by recurring nightmares of a monster that just won’t go away.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

Tomorrow's Joe The Movie (1980)

An abridged remake of the first Ashita no Joe TV series, released in 1980 to provide back-story for the second TV series to new fans who were not familiar with the first TV series or the manga.

Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation