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Movies like Monster Strike the Movie: Lucifer Dawn of Despair (2020)

The best movies like Monster Strike the Movie: Lucifer Dawn of Despair (2020) are The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 1 (2022), Dragon Quest: Your Story (2019) and Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth (1987). If Monster Strike the Movie: Lucifer Dawn of Despair hooked you with its animation and action, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 1 (2022)

    Tristan, the son of Meliodas and Elizabeth, inherits the power of the Goddess Clan and can heal people’s wounds and injuries, but he often ends up hurting others due to his inability to control his Demon Clan power. To protect his family, Tristan heads to Edinburgh Castle and meets a host of new friends along the way.

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

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  2. Dragon Quest: Your Story (2019)

    Luca follows in his father's footsteps to rescue his mother from evil Ladja. Finding the heavenly hero who wields the Zenithian sword is his only hope.

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

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  3. Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth (1987)

    Akira Fudo is just a normal kid in Tokyo, until an old friend of his, Ryo, shows up and turns his world upside down. An upcoming war of demons on humanity is waiting in the wings, however, the only way for a human to fight a demon is with their power. To save the world, Akira and Ryo risk a dangerous ceremony in an attempt to create humanity's only hope: the powerful Devilman.

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

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  4. Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity – Grand Temple of Time: Solomon (2021)

    After battling their way through all seven Singularities, the Chaldea Security Organization has finally arrived at the endpoint of the Grand Order: The Final Singularity, Grand Temple of Time: Solomon. Now is the time to defeat the root of all evil, Solomon, the King of Mages. Now is the time to reclaim the future. With the final operation looming large, Romani Archaman considers the choices he will soon have to make, Mash Kyrielight dwells on life's limitations, and Fujimaru prepares to receive a new Mystic Code. All their many encounters have led to this moment as Fujimaru and Mash at last embark on their final operation...

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

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  5. Trinity Seven: Heaven's Library & Crimson Lord (2019)

    Heavens Library & Crimson Lord brings back Arata, Lilith and the rest of the Trinity Seven to face off against the greatest enemy in the history of the Trinity Seven; Lilith’s own father, who is revealed to be the strongest Demon Lord who challenges Arata who is now a Demon Lord candidate.

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

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  6. Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - Poltergeist Report (1994)

    When the Spirit World is flooded due to an unusual rainfall which overflows the River Sanzu (aka the River Styx), Lord Koenma senses an extremely powerful enemy. He entrusts Death God Botan, to deliver to Spirit Detective Yusuke, a mysterious item which must be protected from the invading enemy. However, by the time Botan finds Yusuke, she's too weak to explain the situation. Yusuke and his friends are left in the dark about the new enemy, but not for long. Soon it is a battle for Earth between mere Spirit Detectives and the almighty king of the Netherworld.

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

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  7. Digimon 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: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action

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  8. Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 1 Wandering; Agateram (2020)

    The wandering knight, Bedivere, reaches the end of his journey. It is A.D. 1273 in Jerusalem. The Holy Land has been transformed into a massive desert and its people have been forced out of their homes as three major powers wage war with each other in this wasteland. The Knights of the Round Table come together to protect the Holy City and their Lion King. With the whole of his kingdom summoned into a strange land, Ozymandias, the Sun King, quietly plots against the tyranny of this bizarre realm. The mountain people, protectors of those who were stripped of their land, await their chance at rebellion. In order to fulfill his mission, Bedivere heads for the Holy City where the Lion King rules. There he meets humanity’s final Master, Ritsuka Fujimaru, who has come to Jerusalem, accompanied by his Demi-Servant, Mash Kyrielight, in their quest to restore human history.

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

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  9. 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: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action

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  10. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- (2024)

    Tanjiro undergoes rigorous training with the Stone Hashira, Himejima, in his quest to become a Hashira. Meanwhile, Muzan continues to search for Nezuko and Ubuyashiki. A recap of Kimetsu no Yaiba episodes 55–56, with new footage and special end credits.

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

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  11. Fate/Grand Order -First Order- (2016)

    The Chaldea Security Organization was founded to focus on preserving the continuation of human history. They observe a world which magecraft couldn’t observe, and science couldn’t measure, all to prevent the certain extinction of humanity. But one day, the future that Chaldea continued to observe disappears and humanity’s extinction in 2017 becomes clear. Based on the assumption that Fuyuki, a provincial town in Japan, is the reason for humanity’s extinction, Chaldea issues an order to explore, investigate, and possibly destroy this singularity – a quest for the Holy Grail, the Grand Order.

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

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  12. Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse (2010)

    Hell – A place where beings that have committed mortal sins during their lifetime are sent. It is a realm where even Soul Reapers are forbidden to interfere. When a group of vicious Sinners plot to escape from this eternal prison, they discover that Substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki is the key to their freedom.

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

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  13. My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019)

    Class 1-A visits Nabu Island where they finally get to do some real hero work. The place is so peaceful that it's more like a vacation... until they're attacked by a villain with an unfathomable Quirk! His power is eerily familiar, and it looks like Shigaraki had a hand in the plan. But with All Might retired and citizens' lives on the line, there's no time for questions. Deku and his friends are the next generation of heroes, and they're the island's only hope.

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

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  14. Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995)

    Not paying attention to his job, a young demon allows the evil cleansing machine to overflow and explode, turning the young demon into the infamous monster Janemba. Goku and Vegeta make solo attempts to defeat the monster, but realize their only option is fusion.

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

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  15. Dragon 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: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action

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  16. Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon (1995)

    The Z Warriors discover an unopenable music box and are told to open it with the Dragon Balls. The contents turn out to be a warrior named Tapion who had sealed himself inside along with a monster called Hildegarn. Goku must now perfect a new technique to defeat the evil monster.

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

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  17. 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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  18. The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light (2021)

    With the help of the "Dragon Sin of Wrath" Meliodas and the worst rebels in history, the Seven Deadly Sins, the "Holy War", in which four races, including Humans, Goddesses, Fairies and Giants fought against the Demons, is finally over. At the cost of the "Lion Sin of Pride" Escanor's life, the Demon King was defeated and the world regained peace. After that, each of the Sins take their own path.

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

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  19. Hurricane Touchdown (2000)

    After the older DigiDestined are abducted by the mysterious Kokomon, the next generation of kids team up with American DigiDestined Willis to rescue them - only to discover that their enigmatic enemy has an unexpected connection to their new friend!

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

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  20. No Game No Life: Zero (2017)

    Six thousand years before Sora and Shiro were even a blink in the history of Disboard, war consumed the land, tearing apart the heavens, destroying stars, and even threatening to wipe out the human race. Amid the chaos and destruction, a young man named Riku leads humanity toward the tomorrow his heart believes in. One day, in the ruins of an Elf city, he meets Schwi, a female exiled "Ex Machina" android who asks him to teach her what it means to have a human heart.

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

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  21. Digimon Adventure tri. Part 5: Coexistence (2017)

    Meicoomon rampages after witnessing Meiko Mochizuki being injured by the man bearing Gennai's likeness. "It would have been better if you hadn't been born..." Meicoomon disappears into the Real World, which has since become distorted. Possessing overwhelming power, she's the key to the world's destruction.

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

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  22. DragonHeart (1996)

    In an ancient time when majestic fire-breathers soared through the skies, a knight named Bowen comes face to face and heart to heart with the last dragon on Earth, Draco. Taking up arms to suppress a tyrant king, Bowen soon realizes his task will be harder than he'd imagined: If he kills the king, Draco will die as well.

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

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  23. The Prophecy II (1998)

    The archangel Gabriel returns to try to destroy the human race he despises so much, with the help of a suicidal teen and the opposition of the angel Danyael.

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

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  24. A Chinese Ghost Story II (1990)

    After escaping false imprisonment, Ling Choi-San crosses paths with a pair of rebellious women. Though mourning the loss of his ghostly love, his broken heart must heal in a hurry in order to face a new series of paranormal encounters and adventures.

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

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  25. DEEMO Memorial Keys (2022)

    Deemo is a lonely individual who lives in solitude, playing the piano in a castle. One day, a girl who has lost her memory falls from the sky. Wanting to help her recover her memories and return to her world, Deemo discovers that a tree kept atop the piano will grow whenever the piano is played.

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

  26. Rain in the Sunshine (2013)

    Schoolboy Hinata has a big crush on his classmate Shigure, but is too shy to tell her. On the day Shigure is leaving, Hinata flies off on the wings of a bird chasing after her to tell how he feels!

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

  27. Liberated from Paradise: Resonance of the Heart (2026)

    In 2400, most of humanity still lives without physical bodies inside the digital paradise DEVA, but Angela Balzac's rebellion left consequences its security forces could not erase. During the chaos, numerous agents escaped to Earth after stealing material bodies and hardware containing their personal data, then vanished from DEVA's surveillance. These fugitives, now called the Fallen, have become a threat whose true purpose is unknown. Agents Gabriel, Arma, and Daniel are sent to track them across the surface, where the lingering Nano Hazard makes the environment itself dangerous. The closer they come to the Fallen, the harder it becomes to trust everything they were told about Angela's revolt and the 'paradise' they have been ordered to protect.

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

  28. Huang Pi: God of Money (2024)

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

  29. Steamboy (2004)

    In 1860s Britain, a boy inventor finds himself caught in the middle of a deadly conflict over a revolutionary advance in steam power.

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

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  30. The Toys Room (1996)

    There is jealousy brewing in the toy chest. A new toy has taken all of the little boy's attention. When Pino the Toy decides to run away the others become worried he might never return. Will the other toys be able to find their friend and save the day?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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What are the best movies like Monster Strike the Movie: Lucifer Dawn of Despair?

The closest matches to Monster Strike the Movie: Lucifer Dawn of Despair are The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 1 (2022), Dragon Quest: Your Story (2019) and Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth (1987). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Monster Strike the Movie: Lucifer Dawn of Despair?

Start with The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 1 (2022), the closest match to Monster Strike the Movie: Lucifer Dawn of Despair.

What is the highest-rated movie like Monster Strike the Movie: Lucifer Dawn of Despair?

Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna (2020), rated 8.1/10 by 275 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Monster Strike the Movie: Lucifer Dawn of Despair?

Liberated from Paradise: Resonance of the Heart (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Japanese movies like Monster Strike the Movie: Lucifer Dawn of Despair?

Yes: The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 1 (2022), Dragon Quest: Your Story (2019) and Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth (1987).

How are movies similar to Monster Strike the Movie: Lucifer Dawn of Despair chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Monster Strike the Movie: Lucifer Dawn of Despair, 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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