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Plot Summary:
Second of three films compiling the "Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch" TV anime.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 513
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 132 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, tense, captivating, compilation film, mecha
Best tv shows and movies like Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II - Transgression (2018):
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Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution (2017)
Plot Summary:
The movies will tell the story of the phenomenon known as "The First Summer of Love" that took place ten years before the first Eureka Seven anime, but was never depicted in full. The movies will then follow the main storyline of the first TV anime and contain new dialogues and scenes, revised footage, as well as a new ending not present in the original series.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 115
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, exciting, tense, feel good, captivating
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Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island (2022)
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After a covert mission goes wrong, Mobile Suit pilot Amuro Ray and his comrades are stranded on a remote island. The battalion was sent to a land called the Island of No Return to clear off any enemy forces, only to find a group of children and an enemy mecha attack. Now Amuro must find a way for them all to escape this mysterious land, but not before meeting a strange man—Cucuruz Doan.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 340
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags: mecha, anime, exciting, tense, captivating, suspense, futuristic
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Code Geass: Akito the Exiled - The Wyvern Arrives (2012)
Plot Summary:
The side story takes place in 2017 a.t.b., between the rise of the “Black Knights” organization and the return of the supposedly "dead" Zero. The setting is in Europe, where the European Union (E.U.) allied nations are being invaded by the overwhelming forces of the Holy Britannian Empire. On the verge of defeat, the E.U. army forms a special unit known as “W-0″, of which a young pilot named Akito Hyuga is a member. Leila Malkal , a former Britannian Aristocrat comes to the E.U.'s aid, commanding the “Wyvern” Knightmare corps comprised of Japanese teenagers. They recklessly plunge into a battlefield, where the survival rate is extremely low, at about 5% only. They fight for their freedom and for a "home" to which they can return.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 947
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing, manga, seinen
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Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4 - From the Memories of Hatred (2015)
Plot Summary:
While W-0 is away, Leila and the remaining crew at base find themselves surrounded by Britannian Knightmares. Piloting the Vercingetorix, Shin Hyuuga leads the enemy charge, having usurped the position of Grand Master in the Knights of St. Michael. With her core members unavailable, it's up to Leila to protect her comrades, but this may be much tougher than she realizes: a spy lurking among them is finally ready to reveal himself. Left with no choice but to surrender, Leila arranges a meeting with Shin in order to ensure the safety of her squad. But as negotiations begin to fall apart, Akito and an unexpected ally return in the nick of time to turn things around.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 636
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, tense, captivating, suspense, futuristic, disturbing
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Macross Frontier: The False Songstress (2009)
Plot Summary:
Half retelling of the original Frontier series, half new story. Conspiracies arise within the Frontier government when Sheryl Nome arrives to the colonial fleet for her concert and is soon marked as a spy for Galaxy while childhood friends, Alto Saotome and Ranka Lee both try to achieve their dreams as the battle between Frontier and the Vajra draws closer.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 290
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: anime, tense, captivating, exciting, offbeat, bleak, serious, suspenseful, cyberpunk anime
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Knights of Sidonia: The Movie (2015)
Plot Summary:
The year is 3394. The solar system has been long destroyed by a strange alien race called Gauna. Now humans are barely maintaining population in their seed ships - the ones they also used to escape a thousand years ago. After several years of drifting though space, Sidonia, a seed ship with a population of over 500,000 people, is once again threatened by Gauna. Follow Tanikaze Nagate, a mysterious young man from the deep corners of the ship, and his friends as they try to strike back against these gigantic creatures and at the same time learn what they really are for the sake of humanity's survival. -MAL.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 132
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 134 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, exciting, tense, captivating, cyberpunk anime
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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation (2017)
Plot Summary:
This film is the first on a 3-part theatrical film remake of the first 2 seasons of the parent anime.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 637
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 135 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, exciting, tense, captivating, compilation film
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Fist of the North Star: Legend of Raoh - Chapter of Death in Love (2006)
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A film adaptation of the Holy Emperor story arc, which primarily depicted the conflict between Kenshiro and Souther. New characters Reina, one of Raoh's army officers who falls in love with him, and her brother Soga, Raoh's advisor, play an important part with much of the plot involving Raoh's relationship with Reina as he conquers the land; most of this portion is new content exclusive to this film. The other side of the story is the retelling of Ken's attempt to save and protect the villagers from Souther's army with the help of Shū. There is also a small subplot of Bart returning to his home.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 752
Genere: Animation, Action
Country: Japan
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, serious, captivating, suspense, suspenseful, splatter
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Argevollen (2014)
Plot Summary:
The story takes place in a world where two countries, Arandas and Ingelmia, have been warring against each other for a very long time. Tokimune, a young man belonging to Independent Unit 8 of Arandas, saves a girl named Jamie when she is attacked by enemy forces. In order to survive, he pilots the new mech Argevollen and fights. The new mech Argevollen is defined by its U-Link system wherein the Argevollen molds to its pilot's mind and cannot be piloted by anyone else. This customization allows the pilot to envision what the mech will do in his mind to use it, rather than physically move and steer it.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 75
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, exciting, tense, captivating, super sentai
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Fist of the North Star: Legend of Raoh - Chapter of Fierce Fighting (2007)
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A film adaptation of the Last Nanto General story arc from the manga, depicting the final battle between Kenshiro and Raoh that led to Kenshiro becoming the successor of Hokuto Shinken. Some events from the manga / anime have been excluded from the story (such as Raoh's fight with Juza) whereas others have been altered or expanded. New content featuring the final battle from Raoh's perspective have been added. This film serves as the follow-up to the first film in the series, which introduced Raoh and Reina's relationship, this time bringing it to a conclusion.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 528
Genere: Animation, Action
Country: Japan
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, tense, serious, captivating, splatter
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Mazinkaiser (2001)
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In one of their epic battles, the Mazinger Team suffers a crushing defeat at the hands of Dr. Hell and his minions after Mazinger Z is stolen and its pilot, the legendary Kouji Kabuto, is rendered missing in action. Just when Dr. Hell's second-in-command Baron Ashura uses Mazinger Z against our heroes, Kouji makes a surprise return in Mazinkaiser—an all-new Mazinger with heavier armor and deadlier attacks.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 233
Genere: Animation, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 210 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, tense, captivating, disturbing, mecha
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Tanjiro finds his family slaughtered and the lone survivor, his sister Nezuko Kamado, turned into a Demon. To his surprise, however, Nezuko still shows signs of human emotion and thought. Thus begins Tanjiro's journey to seek out the Demon who killed their family and turn his sister human again. A recap film of Kimetsu no Yaiba, covering episodes 1-5 with extra footage.
IMDB Rating: 8.6
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Animation, Action, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: anime, tense, captivating, disturbing
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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III - Glorification (2018)
Plot Summary:
This is the third and final part of a 3-part theatrical film remake of the first 2 seasons of the parent anime.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 538
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, exciting, captivating, compilation film
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IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 250
Genere: Animation, Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 47 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, exciting, tense, captivating, futuristic
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Student Yuki has never seen one of the giant monsters she always hears about on the news and that threaten her city. But when she meets the lethargic Tetsu one day, things change suddenly. Because Tetsu moves around the houses with a creature called Cencoroll, which he can control with mind control and which can transform into a wide variety of objects. But not only Yuki is fascinated by Cencoroll: the boy Shu tries to take Cencoroll from Tetsu with the help of his own telepathy monster, whereupon the four engage in a bitter fight, in which Yuki also intervenes and the entire city is converted into a battle arena.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 155
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining
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Buddy Complex (2014)
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When a giant robot suddenly attacks the city, a high-school student named Aoba is saved by a classmate who's piloting her own mecha. After accepting an offer to join the alliance she's is a part of, Aoba is thrust into the middle of high-flying robot warfare in this new series from the studio that brought you Cowboy Bebop, Outlaw Star, and Escaflowne!.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 149
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, exciting, captivating, entertaining, semi serious
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LBX Girls (2021)
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In an unplanned field trip, Riko is transported to an alternate Japan where metal-based life forms known as Mimesis ravage the world. Only girls equipped with LBX armored weaponry can stand up to this scourge. Joined by four other displaced young women, Riko will have to adapt to save humanity. The hope of a planet now rests on these heavy metal soldiers who desire one wish—to return home again!.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 38
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: mecha, anime, exciting, tense, captivating, futuristic
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IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 84
Genere: Animation, Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration:
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IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 236
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration:
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IMDB Rating: 8.9
IMDB Votes: 24000
Genere: Animation, Action, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, tense, captivating
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IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 101
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, exciting, tense, captivating
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The story follows a boy named Quon and others who suddenly wake up with supernatural powers.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 139
Genere: Animation, Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 48 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, captivating, entertaining
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IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 101 min
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Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact! (2009)
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Shin Mazinger Shogeki! Z Hen, alternatively romanized Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z Hen and romanized/translated in the Soul of Chogokin toys line as Shin Mazinger Impact Z!, is a new Mazinger anime series, directed by Yasuhiro Imagawa which premiered in Japan on April 4, 2009. According to the production staff, it has no relation to the 1970s show and should not be described as a Mazinger Z remake. The series is a "retelling" of the basic story of Mazinger Z, featuring most of the same characters, mechanical beasts, and some general plots of the original series, plus some additional material. It keeps the original plot line of Mazinger Z, but makes references to other Go Nagai works, such as Z Mazinger, Violence Jack, Mao Dante and others. Elements from other related Mazinger works appear in the series, such as the story of Kedora and the appearance of Energer Z, the original concept before Mazinger Z. Along with the TV series, a new manga, Shin Mazinger Zero started on April 18, 2009 in the magazine Champion Red. The pair responsible for the shōnen manga Akumetsu, Yoshiaki Tabata and Yuki Yogo, write and illustrate the Shin Mazinger Zero manga. In 2010 a game based on the series was released for the PC.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 263
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min
Plot tags: anime, tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Full Metal Panic! Movie 1: Boy Meets Girl (2017)
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Shikidouji, the illustrator of Shoji Gatoh's Full Metal Panic! light novel series, revealed that production has been green-lit on a "director's cut" version of the first Full Metal Panic!! television anime series from 2002. The director's cut will consist of three films. The announcement does not state if the film trilogy will add new footage. (Source: ANN).
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 42
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 118 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, captivating, entertaining, cyberpunk anime
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As the conflict that began in Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: Reflection continues to escalate, Nanoha and her allies soon find out the troubled history between Iris and Yuri, which is related to the tragedy of Eltoria's "Planet Reclamation Committee".
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 37
Genere: Animation, Action
Country: Japan
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining, yuri, mahou shoujo
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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;Surrection (2019)
Plot Summary:
The story takes place several years after Lelouch's "Zero Requiem" plan.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: anime, captivating, rough, suspenseful, touching
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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006)
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Japan has been invaded and conquered by the Britannian Empire. Japan is now known as Area 11 and its citizens known as Elevens. The Britannian Empire takes away Japan's autonomous power and imposes its rule through the use of Knightmares. The Empire's rule has never faltered, but cracks have begun to show.
IMDB Rating: 8.7
IMDB Votes: 77000
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, suspenseful, rough, stylized, manga, mecha, futuristic, serious, humorous, epic
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Zatch Bell! Attack of Mechavulcan (2005)
Plot Summary:
As Kiyomaro races to catch the bus to seaside camp, little does he know that Dr. M2, a demonic magic scientist from the future, has sent out a robot to kidnap him. He's trapped in limbo with the mad magic scientist who wants to be his partner and an army of Vulcan robot lookalikes. Dr. M2 sends a robot to pretend to befriend Gash, keeping him away from Kiyomaro until M2 can abscond with the teen genius to the future. In the end, it comes down to saving the world with a little help from their friends.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 53
Genere: Animation
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Tiger & Bunny: The Beginning (2012)
Plot Summary:
Set on an alternative Earth, Superheroes are celebrities and a high rating TV show rates their achievements, awarding them points until an annual King of Heroes is crowned. Old-school hero Wild Tiger is assigned a new partner with very different views on the heroes role in society but soon a vigilante criminal presents them with a serious problem.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 322
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, tense, captivating, suspense, suspenseful, compilation film