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Plot Summary:
The Story of a powerful king Kochadaiiyaan, and so does his Kingdom. But on a fateful day, one of his close friends plots against him and acquires his kingdom, while he was driven away. Kochadaiiyaan gets a baby boy Rana, who grows up to become a great warrior, and fights and redeems the kingdom that rightfully belongs to him.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, History
Country: India
Duration: 118 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, tense, entertaining, anime, epic, serious, realistic, stylized, motion capture
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Angolmois: Record of Mongol Invasion (2018)
Plot Summary:
The story follows a group of samurai attempting to defend Japan from the first Mongol invasion in 1274.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 290
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, History
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min
Plot tags: anime, breathtaking, epic, captivating, factual
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Buddha: The Great Departure (2011)
Plot Summary:
Prince Siddhartha is heir to the Shakya kingdom, which is constantly at war with the more powerful Kosala kingdom. His father tries to raise as him as a warrior leader and to shield him from the miseries of the world. Meeting the young outcast girl Migaila, Siddhartha experiences love for the first time but also witnesses the suffering that afflicts humankind. Meanwhile, in Kosala, Chapra rises through the military, despite his lowly origins, to become a hero and general of the army. A final showdown between the two kingdoms forces Siddhartha to re-evaluate the path he is following.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 477
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Biography, Drama, History
Country: Japan
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, captivating, tense, entertaining, contemplative, epic, serious, stylized
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Sengoku Basara: The Last Party (2011)
Plot Summary:
The story of the film is set after the conflict instigated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi ended, but not before the Battle of Sekigahara determines who shall be the Shogun of Japan.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 189
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, History
Country: Japan, USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, tense, bleak, serious, captivating
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The Dagger of Kamui (1985)
Plot Summary:
Young Jiro finds his mother and sister murdered at home; falsely accused, he flees to a new life and trains to be an assassin.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 770
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure
Country: Japan
Duration: 132 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, serious, suspenseful
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Arjun: The Warrior Prince (2012)
Plot Summary:
Legend knows him as an archer of unwavering focus, the soldier who fought a battle in his own heart before taking up arms against his enemy. This is the untold story of Arjun, hero of the Mahabharata. A precocious talent plunged from boyhood and innocence into a murky world of deceit and betrayal, coming of age to become the most powerful warrior of his time. From the dusty plains of Hastinapur to the icy peaks of the Himalayas, Arjun: The Warrior Prince is the story of a man discovering what it takes to be a hero.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure
Country: India
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, tense, light, serious, spiritual, anime, realistic, stylized, 2d animation
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Pumpkin Scissors (2006)
Plot Summary:
Pumpkin Scissors is a manga created and authored by Ryotaro Iwanaga. Originally serialized in Magazine GREAT in 2002 it was later moved to Monthly Shonen Magazine in October 2006. The manga has been licensed by Del Rey. An anime adaptation of Pumpkin Scissors has been released, produced by Gonzo and AIC, which began airing on October 2, 2006 across several Japanese television stations and ended with the 24th episode on March 19, 2007. The series was originally licensed to the North American market by ADV Films for $780,000. In 2008 it became one of over thirty titles transferred from ADV Films to FUNimation, the main distributor of anime in the English speaking world.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 260
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, captivating, tense, humorous, entertaining, serious, realistic
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars (1988)
Plot Summary:
For the past 150 years, humanity’s two greatest nations have been deadlocked in a meaningless war. In what is hoped to be a miraculous victory, the Alliance embarks on a battle to break through the Empire’s frontline. Like many other “decisive” battles, this can only end in disaster; a sentiment shared by Imperial nobleman Reinhard von Lohengramm and Alliance Commodore Yang Wen Li, both of whom realize how to turn the fight in their favor. And while the tides of war may never change, these two men must rise to the occasion, solidifying their place in history as heroes.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 991
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, War
Country: Japan
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, clever, serious, stylized, contemplative, futuristic, epic, captivating
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One Piece Film Z (2012)
Plot Summary:
Zephyr, now known as Z, rides the seas with only one goal: Destroy all pirates and their dreams at becoming King of Pirates. When Luffy and his crew encounter him at sea, not only are they utterly defeated by the man with an arm made of Seastone, Nami, Robin, and Chopper are turned 10 years younger due to Z's minion Ain. Luffy is so determined to win against him that he does not even notice Z's master plan that could sacrifice thousands of lives.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, serious, captivating, suspense, epic, shounen
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Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Toki (2008)
Plot Summary:
Fourth part of the new Fist of the North Star movie pentalogy presenting the story from Toki's perspective, leading up to Toki's imprisonment in Cassandra and eventually his duel with Raoh.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 317
Genere: Animation, Action
Country: Japan
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, serious, captivating, stylized, splatter
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Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro (2008)
Plot Summary:
The film's story is a prequel to the Fist of the North Star depicting the one year interval between Kenshiro's defeat at the hands of Shin and their later battle. Unlike the others in the series this film has a completely original storyline in which Kenshiro, near death after his battle with Shin and having used his remaining energy to kill a pack of wolves, was captured by slavers. Due to his strength, Kenshiro could escape whenever he wanted, but chose to stay and protect the other slaves.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 456
Genere: Animation, Action
Country: Japan
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, captivating, suspenseful, stylized, splatter
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Fist of the North Star: Legend of Raoh - Chapter of Fierce Fighting (2007)
Plot Summary:
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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Street Fighter Alpha: Generations (2005)
Plot Summary:
When Ryu returns to pay homage to his deceased mentor, Gouken, he is tormented by disturbing memories of his master's killer (Gouki). In a quest to become a true martial arts master, he sets out to hone his street fighting skills and deliver himself from the haunting legacy of the dark hadou.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: anime, serious, tense, captivating, disturbing
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Angel Wars: Guardian Force - Episode 4: The Messengers (2009)
Plot Summary:
In a city of darkness, they are the light. From some of the world's most visionary animators comes an action-packed, feature-length adventure of two young warriors in the battle between the forces of good and evil! Kira and Eli are the newest members of the Guardian Force, a group of angel warriors sworn to protect the world from the powers of evil. Not yet full Guardians, the young duo still has a lot to learn, but when darkness descends over the city, the time for training is over. Faced with the responsibility of delivering hope to a lost city, they must learn to work together to drive back the soldiers of darkness and grow into the warriors they are destined to become.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 44
Genere: Animation
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, stylized, captivating, futuristic
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One Piece Film: Strong World (2009)
Plot Summary:
20 years after his escape from Impel Down, the legendary pirate Shiki, the Golden Lion, reappears causing massive upheaval to the Marines. During his long seclusion, he was able to come up with a scheme to bring the World Government to his knees. On his way to execute the plan, Shiki crosses paths with the Straw Hat Pirates and becomes so impressed with Nami's knowledge of meteorology that he abducts her to forcedly enlist her into his crew. Luffy and the gang end up on a strange land populated with monstrous beasts as they desperately search for Shiki and Nami.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 113 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, serious, tense, captivating, epic, offbeat
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Sword for Truth (1990)
Plot Summary:
Shurannosuke Sakaki is a masterless samurai with a razor-sharp katana and a cold-hearted personality. Whenever you see the mark of two crossed scythes on his back, death is sure to follow. Because of his exceptional swordsmanship, Shurannosuke is hired by the Nakura Clan to rescue Princess Mayu from the Seki Ninja. In this mission, he must use his full potential to survive the Seki Ninja's notorious henchmen.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 245
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Horror, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: anime, manga, exciting, serious, suspenseful, stylized, adult animation, adult anime
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Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005)
Plot Summary:
Naruto, Shikamaru, and Sakura are executing their mission of delivering a lost pet to a certain village. However, right in the midst of things, troops led by the mysterious knight, Temujin, attack them. In the violent battle, the three become separated. Temujin challenges Naruto to a fight and at the end of the fierce battle, both fall together from a high cliff.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, serious, stylized, captivating, entertaining, manga
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Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006)
Plot Summary:
Naruto Uzumaki, Kakashi Hatake, Sakura Haruno, and Rock Lee are assigned to protect the prince of the Land of the Moon, Michiru, during his world trip; other escorts had been hired, but quit due to being treated poorly. The Land of the Moon is a very wealthy nation, so Michiru tends to buy whatever he wants, and has a very materialistic worldview. His Hikaru, also acts in much the same manner.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure
Country: Japan
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, suspenseful, stylized, manga, cult classic, serious
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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (2020)
Plot Summary:
A long time ago, there was a valiant swordsman who came to be known simply as "the hero." There was a demon who has caused people suffering. The hero and his companions arrived to challenge the demon to a battle and by combining their powers, the battle was brought swift conclusion. With no one around to cause trouble, the island became a quiet place where everyone could live together in peace. Several years later, the demon is revived. Our present-day protagonist, Dai, lives on a remote island in the southern seas and dreams of becoming a great hero. When he hears about the demon's revival, Dai and his friends take it upon themselves to stop him and the evil force that revived him. Along the way, Dai discovers the identity of "the hero," the truth behind the evil force who revived the demon, and Dai's own hidden powers that surface in times of peril.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, serious, captivating, futuristic, suspenseful, stylized, manga, shounen
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War (1993)
Plot Summary:
Based on a series of sci-fi novels, this series tells the story of a massive conflict between the Prussia-like Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance. It describes all levels of the war, from the tactical to the strategic, but focuses most on the two oppposing militaries' leaders - Reinhard Von Lohengram and Yang Wen-Li.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 721
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, War
Country: Japan
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: anime, epic, exciting, clever, serious, captivating, futuristic, suspenseful, stylized
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Storm Rider Clash of the Evils (2008)
Plot Summary:
The film is a spinoff of the original story and the two protagonists Wind and Cloud. The residents of Sword-Worshipping Manor, which houses the best sword-smiths in the world, are brutally massacred after they are alleged to be plotting a rebellion against the government. The young master of the manor, Ngou Kuet, is the only survivor. Ngou Kuet vows to finish forging the "Kuet" Sword, a task passed down by generations of his family which has yet to be completed. Ngou Kuet attacks Tin Ha Wui and battles with Wind and Cloud to obtain the blood of the Fire Kirin which can unleash the power of the sword. As the blood of the Fire Kirin runs in Wind's veins, he becomes Ngou Kuet's primary target.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 248
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure
Country: China
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, humorous, captivating, stylized, semi serious
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Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists (2000)
Plot Summary:
The sailor is "persuaded" by a princess to help her rescue her kingdom from something fishy.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 689
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure
Country: India, USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: semi serious, exciting, captivating, entertaining, anime
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Bilal: A New Breed of Hero (2015)
Plot Summary:
A thousand years ago, one boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior is abducted with his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal finds the courage to raise his voice and make a change. Inspired by true events, this is a story of a real hero who earned his remembrance in time and history.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 19000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: United Arab Emirates
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, adult animation, stylized, islamic, spiritual, claymation, epic, 3d animation, computer animated
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Dahufa (2017)
Plot Summary:
A warrior named Dahufa goes to save his prince from a dystopian village. He finds the dystopian village ruled by a fake god and his guards. In order to save the prince, Dahufa has to defeat the god and his men, and disclose the whole conspiracy.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 988
Genere: Animation, Action, Fantasy
Country: China
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining, whimsical
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Heavenly Sword (2014)
Plot Summary:
The film's plot follows that of the game closely. Nariko, a member of an ancient tribe who have guarded an ancient magical sword for thousands of years, is charged with bringing the sword to its destined wielder, a deity reincarnated who will bring peace to the land. But on her quest, Nariko must wield the sword herself against the forces of King Bohan, who wishes to possess the weapon himself.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: computer animated, exciting, adult animation, anime, captivating, tense, light, entertaining, scenic, serious
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Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey (2012)
Plot Summary:
The Band of the Hawk participates in the Midland war campaign. On the bloody battlefield, they conquer decisive victories that lead them to Doldrey, an old fortress that will decide the outcome of the war.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Country: Japan
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: anime, serious, manga, brutal, humorous, grindhouse, fantasy anime, dark fantasy, seinen, crying
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Mass Effect: Paragon Lost (2012)
Plot Summary:
An untold chapter in the Mass Effect saga, following the early career of Alliance Marine, James Vega, as he leads a squad of elite special forces into battle against a mysterious alien threat known as The Collectors. Stationed at a colony in a remote star system, Vega and his troops must protect the inhabitants from an invasion of the deadly insectoid warriors determined to collect the population for unknown purposes. Soon after the attack, Vega's commanding officer falls in battle, forcing the young officer to embrace the responsibility of leadership for the colony's survival. Having idolized Earth's greatest hero and warrior, Commander Shepard (the central character in the Mass Effect video games), the young and idealistic Vega must now make life and the death decisions that will effect not only the lives of his squad, but the lives of every person in the colony - all of whom he has sworn to protect.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Japan, Canada, South Korea
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, suspenseful, anime, saga, futuristic
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Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight (2008)
Plot Summary:
After five years apart, searching the world of Krynn for proof of the existence of the true gods, a group of adventurers reach their goal in the form of a barbarian woman carrying a miraculous blue crystal staff. Soon they are thrust into war as an army of dragons overtakes their homeland.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA, India, Germany
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, tense, suspense, entertaining, anime, adult animation, semi serious, mystical, cult film
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Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King (2012)
Plot Summary:
Guts, an immensely strong sword-for-hire, has little direction in his life, simply fighting one battle after the next. However, this all changes suddenly when he meets and is bested by Griffith, a beautiful and charismatic young man who leads the Band of the Hawk mercenary army. After Guts joins the Band and the relationship between the two men begins to blossom, Casca, the tough, lone swordswoman in the Band of the Hawk, struggles to accept Guts and the influence he has on the world around her. While the two men begin to fight together, Griffith continues to rise to power, all seemingly in order to reach his mysterious, prophesied goals. What lengths will Guts and Griffith go to in order to reach these goals, and where will fate take the two men?.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Country: Japan
Duration: 76 min
Plot tags: anime, serious, captivating, manga, exciting, tense, brutal, grindhouse, fantasy anime, dark fantasy
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The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light (2021)
Plot Summary:
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.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 79 min
Plot tags: anime, tense, captivating, entertaining, perverse
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Legend of Kung Fu Rabbit (2011)
Plot Summary:
In order to keep his promise to an aging kung fu master, Fu the Rabbit must venture out of the comfort of his kitchen and team up with Penny, a kung fu prodigy, on a heroic quest to save their kung fu academy.
IMDB Rating: 3.2
IMDB Votes: 677
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: China, USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, humorous, captivating, entertaining, tense, offbeat, anime, mockbuster, semi serious, computer animated