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Arcane (2021)
Plot Summary:
Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun, two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions
Duration: 41 min
IMDB Rating: 9.0/10
IMDB Votes: 253000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, France
Plot tags: battles, power, steampunk, magical, legend, lgbt, fight, warrior, gang, girl, skill, magic, lesbian, evil, lesbian interest, lesbianism, gay couple, storytelling, drug, sapphic, strong female lead, past, villain, champion, best friend
Invincible (2021)
Plot Summary:
Adaptation of the American Comic Book of the same name by Robert Kirkman
Duration: 50 min
IMDB Rating: 8.7/10
IMDB Votes: 182000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: teen superhero, superhero, teenager, super villain, heroes, gore, violence, blood, invulnerability, superpower, warrior, courage, heroism, vengeance, society, secret identity, villain, combat, revenge, escapades, rivalry, extraterrestrial, mission, race against time, monster
Tear Along the Dotted Line (2021)
Plot Summary:
A cartoonist in Rome with his armadillo-for-a-conscience reflects on his path in life and a would-be love as he and his friends travel outside the city
Duration: 20 min
IMDB Rating: 8.6/10
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Country: Italy
Plot tags: friendship, youth, satire, cartoonist, travel, friends, animal human communication, animal attack, pop culture, comic book, love, lesbian, life, philosophy, friendship between men, male female friendship, young man, surrealism, male protagonist, introspection, reflection, egocentrism, friend, lesbian friend
Ranking of Kings (2021)
Plot Summary:
Unable to hear, speak, or wield a sword, Prince Bojji doesn’t seem like a typical heir to the throne—and his kingdom agrees. But his fateful encounter with Kage, a shadow on the ground, gives him his first true friend. The two set off on a grand adventure and, together, form a bond that can overcome any obstacle...even being king
Duration: 23 min
IMDB Rating: 8.5/10
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Plot tags: medieval, prince, deaf child, kingdom, royal palace, life is a bitch, deaf, society, crown prince, palace intrigue, blind ambition, teenager, magic, king, power, coming of age, royal family, young
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (2021)
Plot Summary:
34-year-old virgin loser is kicked out of his home by his family and realized that his life is completely over. As he regrets wasting his life, a truck runs him over and he died. When he wakes up... He’s in a world of sword and sorcery! Reborn as a baby named Rudeus, he decides that this time, he’ll live a life he won’t regret!
Duration: 24 min
IMDB Rating: 8.3/10
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Plot tags: reincarnation, starting over, new life, magic, magical, peril, second chance, impersonation, harem, unlikely partners, obsessive quest, life turned upside down, parallel world, fantasy world, showdown, mythical creature, isekai, parallel universe, fictional reality, polygamy, wizard, wizards and magicians, alternate reality, magical power, time loop
Horimiya (2021)
Plot Summary:
A secret life is the one thing they have in common. At school, Hori is a prim and perfect social butterfly, but the truth is she’s a brash homebody. Meanwhile, under a gloomy facade, Miyamura hides a gentle heart, along with piercings and tattoos. In a chance meeting, they both reveal a side they’ve never shown. Could this blossom into something new?
Duration: 24 min
IMDB Rating: 8.1/10
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Japan
Plot tags: teenage life, relationships, slice of life, love, love affair, couple relations, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, teenage girl, friendship, friends, high school life, teenager, first love, high school student, high school, love story, teenage love, love interest, teen romance, secret identity, japanese high school, single mother, student, school life, romance
Tokyo Revengers (2021)
Plot Summary:
Takemichi Hanagaki is a freelancer that’s reached the absolute pits of despair in his life. He finds out that the only girlfriend he ever had, in middle school, Hinata Tachibana, had been killed by the ruthless Tokyo Manji Gang. The day after hearing about her death, he’s standing on the station platform and ends up being pushed over onto the tracks by a herd of people. He closes his eyes thinking he’s about to die, but when he opens his eyes back up, he somehow had gone back in time 12 years. Now that he’s back living the best days of his life, Takemichi decides to get revenge on his life
Duration: 24 min
IMDB Rating: 7.9/10
IMDB Votes: 24000
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama
Country: Japan
Plot tags: salvation, time travel, school, friendship between teens, friendship between men, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, friends, violence, friendship, teenage life, mad love, time traveler, revenge, true love, love affair, supernatural, supernatural ability, best friend, sent to the future, teenage boy, supernatural power, teenage protagonist, lost love, saving a life, teenager
Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021)
Plot Summary:
Follow the elite and experimental Clones of the Bad Batch as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the aftermath of the Clone Wars
Duration: 30 min
IMDB Rating: 7.8/10
IMDB Votes: 48000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: star wars, intergalactic, space wars, galaxy, clone, space and aliens, outer space, alien, chase, star trek, space travel, heroes, invasion, pilot, empire, escapades, danger, fictional war, evil empire, fight for supremacy, spacecraft, military, space program, androids and robots, superhero
Inside Job (2021)
Plot Summary:
For employees of the Deep State, conspiracies aren't just theories — they're fact. And keeping them a secret is a full-time job
Duration: 30 min
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
IMDB Votes: 29000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: conspiracy, satire, workplace, job, robot, female protagonist, political satire, fighting the system, conspiracy theory, artificial intelligence, women, secret government organization, religion, evil, strength, white supremacy, alcoholic, office, father daughter relationship, mother daughter relationship, boss, friend, adult humor, business, boy
Dota: Dragon's Blood (2021)
Plot Summary:
After encounters with a dragon and a princess on her own mission, a Dragon Knight becomes embroiled in events larger than he could have ever imagined
Duration: 25 min
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
IMDB Votes: 21000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: magic, magician, warrior, dragon, knight, violence, sword, fight, battles, religions or cults, fantasy world, wizard, romantic relationship, love and romance, showdown, elf, superhero, teenager, blood, demon, teleportation, power, goddess, atrocity, gore
South Park: Post COVID (2021)
Plot Summary:
What happened to the children who lived through the Pandemic? Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny survived but will never be the same Post Covid
Duration: 57 min
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Animation, Comedy
Country: USA
Plot tags: gross out humor, pandemic, dark humor, absurd humor, virus, children, lifestyle, lifestyle change, adult humor, silly humor, lovers, stoner, mature, satire, time jump, vomiting
What If...? (2021)
Plot Summary:
Taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, each episode explores a pivotal moment from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and turns it on its head, leading the audience into uncharted territory
Duration: 32 min
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
IMDB Votes: 134000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: superhero, multiverse, villain, heroes, twists and turns, alternate universe, power, female martial artist, fight, battles, universe, agent, superheroine, zombie, strong female lead, friendship, save the world, s.h.i.e.l.d., government agent, fight scenes, alternate timeline, alternate reality, supernatural power, serial killer, couples
Star Wars: Visions (2021)
Plot Summary:
An anthology series of animated short films celebrating Star Wars through the lens of the world’s best anime creators
Duration: 22 min
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
IMDB Votes: 23000
Genere: Animation, Short, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan, USA
Plot tags: star wars, galaxy, conversation, space, evil, propaganda, star trek, storytelling, outer space, superhero, village, fight, army, battles, planet, weapons, power, super villain, strength, master, jet plane, laser gun, lightsaber, exploration, clone
Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness (2021)
Plot Summary:
Years after the horrors of Raccoon City, Leon and Claire find themselves consumed by a dark conspiracy when a viral attack ravages the White House
Duration: 26 min
IMDB Rating: 5.8/10
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Animation, Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan, USA
Plot tags: zombie, supernatural, survival, resident evil, zombie apocalypse, monster, virus, infection, mutation, bio weapon, survival horror, supernatural horror, zombie survival, zombie outbreak, struggle for survival, zombie attack, superhero, badass, gore, army, violence, blood, female protagonist, male protagonist, video game
Masters of the Universe: Revelation (2021)
Plot Summary:
The war for Eternia begins again in what may be the final battle between He-Man and Skeletor. A new animated series from writer-director Kevin Smith
Duration: 25 min
IMDB Rating: 5.5/10
IMDB Votes: 28000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: alien planet, magic, sword, good versus evil, fight, heroes, warrior, battles, villain, magical, magician, wizards and magicians, magical power, secret, showdown, race against time, fight for supremacy, wizard, superhero, knight, sword and sorcery, king, army, castle, planet