Top 10 Anime Movies You Must Watch At Least Once

5 Centimeters Per Second is a film that has captured the hearts of many, not only in Japan but also in Vietnam, where it gained widespread popularity.

5 Centimeters Per Second follows a poignant love story set in Japan, starting in the 1990s when the protagonist, Takaki Tono, was just 13 years old, and continuing into his adult life. The film is divided into three segments, totaling 62 minutes, titled 'Cherry Blossom,' 'Cosmonaut,' and '5 cm/s.' The first segment begins with a promise made as children that carries Takaki through three pivotal moments in his life, each tied to his love for a girl. The film’s ending, where the two lovers are separated by a train, remains one of the most debated conclusions in film history.

Premiering in March 2007, 5 Centimeters Per Second won the 'Best Animated Film' award at the Asia Pacific Film Awards and received the prestigious Lancia Platinum Grand Prize for 'Best Visuals and Effects' at the Future Film Festival.

DETAILS:

• Title: 5 Centimeters Per Second
• Director: Makoto Shinkai
• Duration: 63 minutes
• Film Link: https://tvzingvn.com/5-centimet-tren-giay-6776.html

One of the most famous anime films by director and screenwriter Hayao Miyazaki is Howl's Moving Castle. Released in 2014, this film remains one of the most beloved anime movies to this day.

With a global box office revenue of $231.7 million and a nomination for 'Best Animated Feature' at the 78th Academy Awards, it's clear that this is a movie worth watching. The story follows Sophie, an 18-year-old hat maker who is cursed by a wicked witch and turned into a 90-year-old woman with white hair. Despite her fears, Sophie embraces her transformation and embarks on a new adventure. On board the massive moving castle, she meets and falls in love with the wizard Howl. Sophie's quest to break her curse also becomes a journey to help Howl find his lost heart.

DETAILS:

• Title: Howl's Moving Castle
• Director: Hayao Miyazaki
• Duration: 119 minutes
• Film Link: https://mephimnhat.com/lau-dai-di-dong-cua-howl

Grave of Fireflies takes place during the final years of World War II in Japan, telling a heartbreaking and emotional story about the sibling bond between two orphaned children, Seita and his younger sister Setsuko. This anime has moved many to tears with its powerful depiction of loss and survival.

Often regarded as one of the greatest animated films of all time, Grave of Fireflies has maintained a lasting impact on anime fans worldwide since its release in 1988. The film follows Seita and Setsuko, who lose their mother in a bombing raid by the American forces in Kobe, while their father is away serving in the Japanese Imperial Navy. As they struggle to survive, they face the dual challenges of starvation and the cold indifference of those around them, including relatives. In a tragic turn of events, Setsuko dies from malnutrition, and her death, along with the painful imagery in the film, remains one of the most sorrowful moments in anime history.

DETAILS:

• Title: Grave of Fireflies
• Director: Isao Takahata
• Duration: 89 minutes
• Film Link: https://tvzingvn.com/mo-dom-dom-6948.html

Another successful film from director Hayao Miyazaki, Ponyo (Gake no Ue no Ponyo), has won multiple awards, including the Japan Academy Prize for 'Best Animated Feature.' The film premiered in Japan in 2008 and ranked 9th in the U.S. box office during its opening week in 2009.

The story centers around a goldfish named Polumisharudin, the daughter of the sea king, who desires to become human and runs away from her underwater home. When she reaches the surface, she is discovered by a young boy named Sousuke, who finds her trapped inside a bottle. After he names her Ponyo, he takes her in, unaware that she is a magical fish who has healed his wound. Her father, the sea king, is determined to bring her back, but after licking Sousuke's wound, Ponyo swallows human blood and gains extraordinary powers, including the ability to change her form. As she becomes human, her powers slowly begin to fade, and Ponyo embarks on a journey to reunite with Sousuke while grappling with the consequences of her transformation.

DETAILS:

• Title: Ponyo
• Director: Hayao Miyazaki
• Duration: 101 minutes
• Film Link: https://fphim.com/phim/3396-co-be-nguoi-ca-ponyo

In 2010, Studio Ghibli's adaptation of the novel *The Borrowers* by Mary Norton, featuring the tiny girl Arrietty, captivated over a million viewers in Japan during its opening week, becoming the highest-grossing film of the year.

The Secret World of Arrietty is like a dreamy fairytale – sweet, gentle, and full of wonder. It presents a tiny, romantic world that feels peaceful and serene, inviting audiences to follow Arrietty and her friend Sho as they experience a magical journey. The story of the 'borrowers' unveils the beauty of their secret lives, offering Sho a chance to overcome his sickness, loneliness, and despair, filling him with renewed hope and the strength to carry on.

DETAILS:

• Title: The Secret World of Arrietty
• Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi
• Duration: 94 minutes
• Film Link: https://mephimnhat.com/the-gioi-bi-an-cua-arrietty

Princess Mononoke is perhaps one of the oldest films that remains beloved by anime fans even today. Released in 1997, it continues to be one of the highest-grossing films in Japan even after more than a decade.

The story follows Ashitaka on his journey to bring peace between the inhabitants of Iron Town and the divine creatures of the mystical forest. Along the way, he encounters Princess Mononoke, a fierce wolf-girl, and the two become embroiled in an epic, legendary love story set against a backdrop of war and nature’s struggle for survival.

DETAILS:

• Title: Princess Mononoke
• Director: Hayao Miyazaki
• Duration: 134 minutes
• Film Link: https://mephimnhat.com/cong-chua-mononoke

Adapted from the manga of the same name, "Hotarubi no Mori e" tells the story of Hotaru, a young girl who, while lost in the forest, meets Gin, a strange boy who disappears whenever touched by a human. Gin helps Hotaru find her way out of the forest, and that’s where their story begins...

What starts as a simple, innocent friendship slowly transforms over time. As time passes, their bond is strengthened through physical separation, and eventually, the red thread connecting them becomes clear and undeniable. Despite being close, their love story remains bittersweet as they are unable to touch. Where will their love lead?

DETAILS:

• Title: Hotarubi no Mori e (The Firefly Forest)
• Director: Omori Takahiro
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Film Link: http://animevietsub.tv/phim/hotarubi-no-mori-e-a1583/

The greatest achievement of director Makoto Shinkai, and currently the highest-grossing animated film in Japan, Weathering with You is a must-see when talking about Japanese anime films. Released in July 2019, Weathering with You became the highest-grossing film in Japan after just three days of screening.

The story follows high school student Hodaka Morishi, who runs away from his poor island hometown to Tokyo. Unable to find a proper job, he eventually works as an editor for a tabloid magazine, writing about mysterious rumors. Then, he meets Haruna Amano during a heavy rainstorm. As soon as Haruna prays, the sky clears, and together they embark on an extraordinary adventure.

In addition, Weathering with You has won numerous awards both domestically and internationally, including the "Best Animated Film" at the 13th Asia-Pacific Film Awards and the "Audience Award" at the 2019 Animation is Film Festival and Scotland Loves Anime 2019.

DETAILS:

• Film Title: Weathering with You
• Director: Makoto Shinkai
• Duration: 111 minutes
• Watch here: https://phephimm.net/phim/dua-con-cua-thoi-tiet-uux-7399/xem-phim.html

Considered a "2016 anime phenomenon", Your Name, directed by Makoto Shinkai, grossed 17.9 billion yen (approximately 4000 billion VND) after dominating the Japanese box office for over two months. The film held the number one spot for nine consecutive weeks and became the highest-grossing anime film of 2016. With all these accomplishments, it's clear this is a film you should definitely watch.

Your Name tells a story of youthful romance. Mitsuha, a girl from a small rural town, is dissatisfied with her life and dreams of something more. Taki, an ordinary boy from Tokyo, lives a normal life surrounded by friends and school. One day, they mysteriously wake up in each other's bodies. As the film progresses, the two try to find each other, despite never having met before.

Additionally, the film has earned numerous awards from 2016 onwards.

DETAILS:

• Film Title: Your Name
• Director: Makoto Shinkai
• Duration: 107 minutes
• Watch here: https://phephimm.net/phim/ten-cau-la-gi-2551

If you’re familiar with No-Face, you may wonder, where did this enigmatic character come from, and why does he exist? The answer can be found in Spirited Away, an anime film directed and written by Hayao Miyazaki, which is one of Japan’s most beloved animated works.

Spirited Away is not only a massive success in Japan, but also on the global stage. With a total box office gross of $289 million, the film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 75th Academy Awards and the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2002. According to the British Film Institute (BFI), it also ranks among the “Top 50 Films You Should Watch by Age 14.”

The story follows a young girl named Chihiro, who, along with her parents, accidentally stumbles into the world of spirits. Her parents, driven by greed, are transformed into pigs, leaving Chihiro trapped in this strange realm. She must work in this otherworldly place to find a way to save them. The 124-minute film is rich with allegorical lessons, addressing issues such as environmental pollution, labor exploitation, child abuse, filial piety, and the spiritual world of Shintoism, all woven seamlessly into the narrative of Spirited Away.

DETAILS:

• Film Title: Spirited Away
• Director: Hayao Miyazaki
• Duration: 124 minutes
• Watch here: https://mephimnhat.com/vung-dat-linh-hon