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Plot Summary:
Pilo is a 10-year-old boy who lives with his mother in a small house on an asteroid near a giant blue planet. Every night Pilo stares at the stars from his balcony. According to his grandfather, there is a machine that generates stars every night, and if one day it goes off and the stars go blue, a member of his family will be the one to repair the machine. Pilo daydreams about the legend and looks forward to the day he can join his grandpa in repairing the machine. He doesn't suspect that when it happens, he will be on his own. Pilo will experience a great adventure on his way to repairing the machine, so that the stars can go back to the ad infinitum. This trip will change him completely and for good, confronting the family destiny, becoming man and hero. An unusual blend of 3D animation and sci-fi film for the whole family.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 54
Genere: Animation
Country: Argentina
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining, futuristic, anime
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Urahara (2017)
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Three high school girls are putting together a limited-time shop called "PARK" in Japan's Harajuku. One day, aliens come to Earth with the intent to steal the famed district's culture. At the same time, a mysterious girl appears. The three girls band together to defeat the alien threat and protect their beloved Harajuku.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 40
Genere: Animation
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining, semi serious
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Zenonzard: The Animation (2019)
Plot Summary:
* Part of Bandai's Zenonzard media franchise with focus on the smartphone card game app. The year 20XX. Humans called.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 26
Genere: Animation
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, exciting, captivating, entertaining, futuristic
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin III - Dawn of Rebellion (2016)
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Universal Century 0074. Since leaving Texas Colony, Édouard Mass has camouflaged his identity and enrolled in the Autonomous Republic of Zeon's Space Defense Military Academy under the name of Char Aznable. He develops a friendship with his classmate Garma, a scion of the Zabi family. Gradually the two become admired by the other students. Then, in Universal Century 0077, the young at last rise up in arms and begin the fight for independence against the Earth Federation's security forces. This rebellion, however, also marks the beginning of Char’s spectacular scenario of revenge… Now, the gears of history are turning!.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 573
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, War
Country: Japan
Duration: 68 min
Plot tags: anime, mecha, captivating, futuristic, disturbing
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Nyanbo! (2016)
Plot Summary:
The "Nyanbo" are creatures with square bodies with ears and tails that came to Earth from outer space.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 14
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: Japan
Duration: 5 min
Plot tags: anime, light, feel good, captivating, entertaining, semi serious
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Knights of Sidonia: The Movie (2015)
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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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Fate/Grand Order: First Order (2016)
Plot Summary:
The year 2015 CE. The last era in which magecraft still thrived. The Chaldea Security Organization was founded to focus on preserving the continuation of human history. They observe a world which magecraft couldn't observe and science couldn't measure all to prevent the certain extinction of humanity. But one day, the future that Chaldea continued to observe disappears and humanity's extinction in 2017 becomes clear. Rather, it had already happened. The cause seems to be related to Fuyuki, a provincial town in Japan, in the year 2004 CE. There, an "unobservable region" that had not existed before appears. Based on the assumption that Fuyuki is the reason for humanity's extinction, Chaldea issues an order to explore, investigate, and possibly destroy this singularity – a quest for the Holy Grail, the Grand Order.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation
Country: Japan
Duration: 74 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, captivating, entertaining
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Trava: Fist Planet (2003)
Plot Summary:
Ace pilot Trava and his personal mechanic buddy Shinkai, on their way to mark an out-of-the-way planet, pick up Mikuru, a girl with no memory. The three are about to discover that the planet is more than it seems. A four-part OVA that was part of the "Grasshoppa!" video anthology/DVD magazine.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 293
Genere: Animation
Country: Japan
Duration: 52 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, tense, captivating
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Aria the Crepuscolo (2021)
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The season is fall and the city of Neo-Venezia is covered in fallen leaves. Something is bothering Anya, who works at Orange Planet. Her senior colleagues Alice and Athena haven't seen each other due to their busy schedules, which is making Athena feel sad. But for some reason, Alice seems to be avoiding her altogether. With her friends Ai and Azusa's help, Anya tries to find a definitive way for Alice and Athena to get together. But during this time, Anya learns of a situation that only she can see because of where she stands.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 55
Genere: Animation
Country: Japan
Duration: 61 min
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining, disturbing, shounen
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Zatch Bell! 101st Devil (2004)
Plot Summary:
While the battle to determine the next king of the demon realm has often been fraught, the rules were always clear. 100 demon children partnered with 100 humans would challenge each other, using 100 magical books. What none of them knew was that there was a 101st magical book, powerful enough to stop any of the others. Gash and Kiyomaro must begin a journey that will take them into the demon realm to confront the mysteries of Gash's past. But will they escape in time to help their friends in a battle with a seemingly unstoppable enemy?.
IMDB Rating: 8.5
IMDB Votes: 70
Genere: Animation
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining, semi serious
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Uninhabited Planet Survive! (2003)
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Uninhabited Planet Survive, also known as Planet Survive is a Sci-Fi/Fantasy and Action/Adventure anime series that aired in Japan on NHK from October 2003 to October 28, 2004. It is a 52 episode series produced by Telecom Animation Film and Madhouse Production.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 190
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining
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Bomberman Jetters (2002)
Plot Summary:
The space police force known as the "Jetters" fight against the villains making sure that the universe is safe.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 35
Genere: Animation
Country: Japan
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining, semi serious
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Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki (2019)
Plot Summary:
Kaito Jin is a second year of high school student who moved to Aichi from Tokyo. He meets Monaka Yatogami, who has a heavy Nagoya dialect, and he learns about Nagoya through joining photography club.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 42
Genere: Animation
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: anime, captivating, entertaining, semi serious
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Tellur Aliens (2016)
Plot Summary:
Three teenaged best friends on the planet Telluria begin an incredible journey of adventure as they fight against the most evil being in the universe.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 99
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Country: USA, Kazakhstan
Duration: 67 min
Plot tags: funny, light, captivating, entertaining, anime
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Chip 'n Dale: Trouble in a Tree (2005)
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The most mischievous characters to ever come out of Disney studios, Chip ‘N’ Dale are cute, cuddly and always in the centre of trouble. Here is a special collection of their adventures that will have you and your family laughing again and again. Donald Duck goes nuts when he finds himself "Out On A Limb" as he tries to prune Chip ‘N’ Dale’s tree home! In "Corn Chips", Donald convinces them to shovel his snowy sidewalk but ends up shovelling popcorn! Next, it’s Christmas and Chip ‘N’ Dale fight with Donald over the goodies under his tree in "Toy Tinkers". Guess who invite themselves over for Donald’s pancakes in "Three For Breakfast"?.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 44
Genere: Animation
Country: UK
Duration: 53 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Space Brothers (2014)
Plot Summary:
Prequel to the TV anime series, revolving around the "origin of the dream.".
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 142
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: anime, light, captivating, entertaining, futuristic, seinen, super sentai
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Boonie Bears: The Big Top Secret (2016)
Plot Summary:
Frustrated with his pals, Briar joins a traveling circus, where new friends and fame keep the homesickness away... for a while.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 214
Genere: Animation
Country: China
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: light, feel good, captivating, entertaining, anime, 3d animation
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SamSam (2019)
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SamSam, the smallest of the great heroes, has still not discovered his first superpower, while at home and at school, everyone has one! Faced with the worry of his parents and the mockery of his comrades, he goes in search of this hidden power. With the help of Mega, the new mysterious student of his school, Samsam embarks on this adventure full of cosmic monsters.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 236
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family
Country: Belgium, France
Duration: 77 min
Plot tags: funny, captivating, entertaining, anime, exciting
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Hatched (2013)
Plot Summary:
Even the smallest creatures can make a big difference in this eggs-ceptionally funny adventure! Young chicks Cluck Norris, Chickpea and Tiny SchwarzHENegger are determined to show everyone that chickens really can fly, but when their tiny alien pal, Magic, is in danger, this young feathered trio will join the efforts of their animal neighbors-including Charlie Horse, Angelina Poultrie, Meryl Cheep and more-in order to save their home and their friend from the "fowlest" of villains. Featuring the voice talents of Sean Astin and Jeff Foxworthy, it's a wild rescue mission that will have everyone cracking up.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 61
Genere: Animation
Country: China
Duration: 71 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, anime
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Yo-kai Watch: The Movie - The Great King Enma and the Five Tales, Meow! (2015)
Plot Summary:
Nate, Whisper, Jibanyan, Hailey, USApyon, and all of their Yo-kai friends embark on five unique adventures that all end up tied together in the end.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 50
Genere: Animation
Country: Japan
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: anime, funny, light, feel good, captivating, entertaining, semi serious
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Shrek Stories (2013)
Plot Summary:
Join Shrek and his friends from Far Far Away as they share tales of holiday cheer, spooky stories, a singing showdown and a night of babysitting nobody will soon forget.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 161
Genere: Animation
Country: USA
Duration: 72 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, funny, captivating, entertaining, semi serious
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The Ladybug (2018)
Plot Summary:
On a quest for insect paradise, a courageous ladybug scales new heights for bug-kind, riding on a jet plane, and descaling a giant lizard.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 192
Genere: Animation
Country: China
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, captivating, entertaining, semi serious, anime
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My Friends Tigger & Pooh: Friendly Tails (2008)
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IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 98
Genere: Animation
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: funny, light, captivating, entertaining
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Jungle Emperor: Courage Changes the Future (2009)
Plot Summary:
Because of non-stop environmental destruction, the United Nations commission a private company, "Eternal Earth", to create an artificial jungle to be a nature preserve and to protect animals. Leo, son of Panja, is born in this artificial world. The story starts when Leo and Kenichi, the son of the Eternal Earth company's CEO, meet. Kenichi has the ability to understand and talk to the animals.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 69
Genere: Animation
Country: Japan
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: anime, feel good, captivating, entertaining
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Fish N Chips: The Movie (2013)
Plot Summary:
Fish, a fish, is desperate to evolve into a landling. Chips, a cat, would like to return to his privileged lifestyle. Both of them need a talisman to achieve their goal. Unfortunately they are fighting for the same one, a magical bone.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 101
Genere: Animation
Country: Canada
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, semi serious, anime
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Peter Pan: The Quest for the Never Book (2018)
Plot Summary:
The longest day of the year in Neverland has finally arrived. Festivities are being organized by the Red Skins and celebrations are underway. To get the best of the day filled with fun and folly, the traditional Pichipock games have been organized for the lost boys, Native Tribes, Peter, Tinker bell and the darling family. Tired of defeats, Captain Hook realizes that the longest day could turn in his favor, and comes up with a web of wicked plans to make Peter and his friends surrender. He decides to tamper with the dangers lurking in cursed swamps and the golden temple.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 124
Genere: Animation
Country: Ireland
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, captivating, entertaining, anime
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Bratz Girlz Really Rock (2008)
Plot Summary:
Bratz singing and dancing in their first musical ever! Lights, camera, action! Bratz go into the spotlight when they come to Camp Starshine, where acting and dancing makes you a star! When they discover that familiarization training prior to having fun, they decide to make the site more fun. Even the most serious ballet dancer Anna discovers that keep up with the Bratz, the girls really rock! But everything to a head when it announced that the winner of the camp's big talent show will be the star in a Hollywood movie. All will then try to win the star-shine on their own behalf. It is time for Cloe, Jade, Sasha and Yasmin to prove that competition can never outperform real friendship! Come along to the camp where music, dance and fun really rock!.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 135
Genere: Animation
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: feel good, captivating, entertaining, semi serious, anime, computer animated
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DQE's Peter Pan: The New Adventures (2015)
Plot Summary:
Neverland, is in great danger! Captain Hook has hatched a twisted plan to capture Peter and his friends. In order to keep Neverland safe from Hook, the young heroes must fly head-on into adventure and protect their right to never grow up!.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 58
Genere: Animation
Country: France, India
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, captivating, entertaining, semi serious, anime
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Precure All Stars New Stage Movie: Friends of the Future (2012)
Plot Summary:
In the city of Minato Mirai in Yokohama, the news of Fusion's defeat by the Pretty Cures is the hottest topic in town! Girls everywhere, were in love with the Pretty Cures, are dressing up and acting as their favourite Cures. Only Sakagami Ayumi, the new transfer student, is alone by herself. On her way home from school, Ayumi encounters a strange creature. After naming it Fuu-chan, Ayumi and the creature soon become good friends. However, Fuu-chan is actually a piece of Fusion, and holds the power of darkness. In an effort to make Ayumi happy, Fuu-chan swallows up everything that Ayumi dislikes, creating chaos in school and throughout the city! To help bring across Ayumi's true feelings to Fuu-chan, all 28 Pretty Cures were gathered once more. When everyone's power comes together, a miraculous light starts to shine.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 126
Genere: Animation
Country: Japan
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: anime, light, captivating, entertaining
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The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island (2018)
Plot Summary:
The continuing adventures of Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny as they spend the summer on their grandfather's private island.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 209
Genere: Animation
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: light, feel good, captivating, entertaining
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Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.1 (2005)
Plot Summary:
Two animated fables from the Disney studios. In 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' Ichabod Crane is besotted by the lovely Katrina but has to contend with Brom Bones, the town bully. Their rivalry leads Crane to the legend of Sleepy Hollow and the headless horseman. In 'The Prince and the Pauper' Mickey, Goofy, Donald and Pluto star in Disney's re-working of the Mark Twain classic.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 32
Genere: Animation
Country: USA
Duration: 58 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, funny, captivating, entertaining, semi serious
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