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Movies like A Wish to the Moon: Joe Hisaishi & 9 Cellos 2003 Etude & Encore Tour (2005)

The best movies like A Wish to the Moon: Joe Hisaishi & 9 Cellos 2003 Etude & Encore Tour (2005) are Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury (2019), Make Mine Music (1946) and Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021). If A Wish to the Moon: Joe Hisaishi & 9 Cellos 2003 Etude & Encore Tour hooked you with its animation and music, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury (2019)

    In this anime visual album, a mysterious driver heads deep into a postapocalyptic hellscape toward a ferocious showdown with two monstrous opponents.

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

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  2. Make Mine Music (1946)

    In the tradition of Fantasia, Make Mine Music is a glorious collection of musically charged animated shorts featuring such fun-filled favorites as "Peter and the Wolf", narrated by the beloved voice behind Winnie the Pooh. In addition you'll enjoy such classic cartoon hits as "Casey at the Bat," "The Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met" and "Johnnie Fedora and Alice Bluebonnet."

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

  3. Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021)

    Upon learning that he is from New York City, a wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, decides to leave his sheltered life in the swamp and search for his long lost father. A musical adventure.

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

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  4. My Little Pony: Best Gift Ever (2018)

    As the ponies prepare for another Hearth's Warming, families come together to celebrate the holiday; Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash are ready for the big day, but Princess Twilight Sparkle doesn't have time to celebrate.

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

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  5. Vivo (2021)

    A music-loving kinkajou named Vivo embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.

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

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  6. Trolls World Tour (2020)

    Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery — there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, and their distinct differences create big clashes between these various tribes. When a mysterious threat puts all of the Trolls across the land in danger, Poppy, Branch, and their band of friends must embark on an epic quest to create harmony among the feuding Trolls to unite them against certain doom.

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

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  7. Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration (2022)

    In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with new musical performances, sets and costumes inspired by the classic story.

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

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  8. My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow Rocks (2014)

    Music rules and rainbows rock as Twilight Sparkle and pals compete for the top spot in the Canterlot High "Mane Event" talent show. The girls must rock their way to the top, and outshine rival Adagio Dazzle and her band The Dazzlings, to restore harmony back to Canterlot High.

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

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  9. Melody Time (1948)

    In the grand tradition of Disney's great musical classics, Melody Time features seven timeless stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters. You'll be sure to tap your toes and clap your hands in this witty feast for the eyes and ears.

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

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  10. Scooby-Doo! and the Legend of the Vampire (2003)

    The Yowie Yahoo starts kidnapping musicians at a concert attended by Scooby and the gang in Vampire Rock, Australia.

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

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  11. Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar (2023)

    After the heroic rescue of Toki Wartooth, DETHKLOK frontman Nathan Explosion finds himself traumatized in a BRUTAL professional and romantic flat-spin all while he is tasked with fulfilling the prophecy and confronting the ultimate songwriting challenge: write the SONG OF SALVATION and save the planet. Can Nathan Explosion look beyond his brutally damaged ego to save his band, stop the Metalocalypse, and finally face the ultimate evil: Salacia?

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

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  12. Blue's Big City Adventure (2022)

    When Josh gets the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for Rainbow Puppy’s Broadway musical, Josh and Blue skidoo to NYC for the very first time where they meet new friends and discover the magic of music, dance, and following one’s dreams.

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

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  13. Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams (2021)

    Barbie meets another Barbie Roberts, forming a close friendship, nicknaming each other Malibu and Brooklyn when they both attend the Handlers, Performing Art School in NYC, over the summer, competing for a spot at the spotlight solo.

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

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  14. UglyDolls (2019)

    In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After traveling to the other side of a mountain, Moxy and her UglyDoll friends discover Perfection -- a town where more conventional dolls receive training before entering the real world to find the love of a child.

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

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  15. 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

  16. Snoopy Presents: It's the Small Things, Charlie Brown (2022)

    Charlie Brown is determined to win the big baseball game. But things turn into a fiasco right before the matchup, when Sally bonds with a little flower on the pitcher's mound and vows to protect it at all costs.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  17. The Loud House Movie (2021)

    The Loud family travel to Scotland and discover they are descendants of Scottish royalty as they move into their giant ancestral castle.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  18. For the Boys (1991)

    Talented USO entertainer Dixie Leonard and comedian Eddie Sparks deal with their relationship over the course of 5 decades from World War II to the Vietnam War era to their twilight era in the 90's.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  19. Battle of the Year (2013)

    A down-on-his-luck coach is hired to prepare a team of the best American dancers for an international tournament that attracts all the best crews from around the world, but the Americans haven't won in fifteen years.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  20. Ghosts (1997)

    In the town of Normal Valley, an eccentric magician named Maestro entertains the local children every day in his spooky mansion. One stormy night, the town's mayor leads a group of angry citizens to the mansion in an attempt to run Maestro out of town.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music

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  21. DEADCHAIN - Kawakami Forever (TBA)

    A documentary showcasing a series of tributes to deceased D-beat legend, Kawakami.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  22. A Few Quick Facts: Japan (1945)

    Short cartoon made for US military soldiers during World War Two.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  23. Usagi Yojimbo: The Last Request (2014)

    Lintika Films has recently made a proof of concept short film that they are shopping around Hollywood. It is a combination of 2D and 3D stop-motion animation and it is pretty entertaining, while capturing a lot of the spirit and tradition of the source material.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  24. Project Sekai COLORFUL LIVE 3rd - Evolve - (2024)

    "Project Sekai COLORFUL LIVE 3rd - Evolve -" (Sekai 3rd), a real live performance of the game held from January 26 to 28, 2024.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  25. Marilyn Manson - Guns, God and Government World Tour (2002)

    Guns, God and Government is a concert film chronicling the band Marilyn Manson during their Guns, God and Government tour. It was released on October 29, 2002 on the formats VHS, DVD and UMD. The DVD contains live tracks and performances that switch between visuals of various shows from United States, Japan, Russia, and Europe while maintaining a single consistent music track.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  26. Lady Maiko (2014)

    Country bumpkin Haruko only ever wanted to become a maiko, an apprentice geisha. Initially rebuffed for lack of references, Haruko's strong accent intrigues a linguistics professor, who undertakes to coach her.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  27. Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card (2000)

    All of the Clow Cards have been captured, and Sakura Kinomoto, the new Master of the Cards, is preparing to play the lead in the play for the town festival. However, a new evil force is causing mysterious events all over Tomoeda, including the disappearance of Sakura's cards. With Syaoran's help, Sakura must figure out the cause of these events, and save her town.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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  28. The Ode to Joy (2006)

    Based on the true story of the Bandō prisoner-of-war camp in World War I. It depicts the friendship of the German POWs with the director of the camp and local residents at the stage of Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, in Japan.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  29. Millennium Actress (2002)

    Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost and thought was gone forever, the filmmaker could not have imagined that it would not only unlock the long-held secrets of Chiyoko’s life... but also his own.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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  30. JAPlan (1984)

    A portrait of the German electronic band "Der Plan". Büld follows the band on their tour through Japan.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like A Wish to the Moon: Joe Hisaishi & 9 Cellos 2003 Etude & Encore Tour?

The closest matches to A Wish to the Moon: Joe Hisaishi & 9 Cellos 2003 Etude & Encore Tour are Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury (2019), Make Mine Music (1946) and Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after A Wish to the Moon: Joe Hisaishi & 9 Cellos 2003 Etude & Encore Tour?

Start with Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury (2019), the closest match to A Wish to the Moon: Joe Hisaishi & 9 Cellos 2003 Etude & Encore Tour.

What is the highest-rated movie like A Wish to the Moon: Joe Hisaishi & 9 Cellos 2003 Etude & Encore Tour?

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card (2000), rated 8.2/10 by 200 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like A Wish to the Moon: Joe Hisaishi & 9 Cellos 2003 Etude & Encore Tour?

Project Sekai COLORFUL LIVE 3rd - Evolve - (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like A Wish to the Moon: Joe Hisaishi & 9 Cellos 2003 Etude & Encore Tour?

Yes: Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury (2019), Make Mine Music (1946) and Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021).

How are movies similar to A Wish to the Moon: Joe Hisaishi & 9 Cellos 2003 Etude & Encore Tour chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside A Wish to the Moon: Joe Hisaishi & 9 Cellos 2003 Etude & Encore Tour, 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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