The Best Anime Movies of All Time 2020 Until Now

Besides being popular for its heartwarming romantic films, Japan is quite famous for its various animated films. Animated films or anime as one of the favorite products of the film industry in Japan. Many of the best Japanese anime films are no less famous than American-made animation.

In addition, various Japanese anime films are regularly nominated for the best anime film at the prestigious Academy Awards aka Oscars. Well, this time Bacaterus will discuss some of the best Japanese anime film titles in life. What are they?

In 2020 until now, Japan has always had ideas to make high-quality anime films, both in terms of narrative, detail, and other things. Want to know? Here we have selected the best must-see Japanese anime movies.

1. Sword Art Online: Progressive Movie - Hoshi Naki Yoru no Aria

 

Launching: October 30, 2021
Type: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Director: Kouno Ayako, Kai Yasuyuki
Voiced by: Matsuoka Yoshitsugu, Tomatsu Haruka, Minase Inori
Production Company: A-1 Pictures

Sword Art Online as an anime that has many fans because of its captivating story. This film shows the epic story of Kirito and Asuna's exploration. Even though they really want to compete each other because of their different personalities, they are united to face the obstacles that exist either from within or outside.

The virtual world where their current home is is a death trap, so it can be risky if they are caught in a broken heart. The few surviving Sword Art Online players had to deal with that. Will they be able to survive with the remaining abilities they have?

2. Fate/Grand Order: Shuukyoku Tokutiten - Kani Jikan Shinden Solomon

 

The anime film Fate/Grand Order: Shuukyoku Tokutiten - Kani Jikan Shinden Solomon is adapted from the Japanese mobile role-playing game created by Delight Works from the Fate series by Type-Moon. This film has reached the peak of the end of Chaldea's struggle.

Now is the time to conquer all the evil roots of Solomon, the Witch King. And now is the time to reclaim the future.

Romani Archaman began to consider options for the final surgery. And After going through many face-to-face events, Fujimaru and Mash had finally gone towards the ultimate tactic and ultimate struggle.

3. Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha

 

This anime film consists of 2 narrations, namely 'Ishi Okoshi' and 'Ayashiki Raihousha'. In the 'Ishi Okoshi' narration, Natsume who is looking for Nyanko-sensei meets a small youkai in the jungle named Mitsumi.

Mitsumi is trusted by his leadership to inspire a strong ayakashi named Iwatetsu. Mitsumi's work burdens Natsume, so he goes to help Mitsumi's work.

While in the narration of 'Ayashiki Raihousha', a mystery visitor is in front of Tanuma. Almost every day the visitor visits Tanuma and talks to him a little and then leaves.

Natsume worries about Tanuma knowing that the visitor is a youkai. Despite having no ill intentions, Tanuma's health is slowly getting worse. He became increasingly suspicious of the visitor and asked what the youkai's relationship with Tanuma was?

4. Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna

 

This film concludes the story of Taichi and his friends. In this film, Taichi and his friends have grown up. They began to be bothered with their respective worlds, some had work, school, and other activities. Because of their activities that make a tenuous relationship with Digimon.

Until one day there is a strange event where the relationship between Digimon, Taichi, and some of his friends will be more tenuous as they get older. But what makes it even more worrying is the appearance of opponents in the Digimon world. Should they go back there and complete the vision again?

5. Girls and Panzer: Saishuushou Part 3

 

This anime film is the third and final installment in the Girls and Panzer film series, also known as Girls und Panzer. The story concentrates on the story of several students attending Oarai Women's High School who fight against a rival high school.

Oarai Girls' High School is having a hard time competing against Chiba Monogakuen who are docked with various 'attack' strategies to score a victory. In the jungle environment and fighting at night, is there any way for Miho CS to change the conditions?

6. Stand by Me Doraemon 2

 

Whether you're an anime fan or not, you're certainly no stranger to the Doraemon anime. Stand by Me Doraemon 2 as a sequel to the anime film Stand by Me Doraemon (2014). The narrative in this latest series continues Nobita's story in the past and the future.

Nobita thought of his late grandmother and asked Doraemon to accompany him back to the previous period. Nobita's grandmother explains that she wants to meet the future wifeNobita's. Nobita, who likes his grandmother the most, uses the time machine again to witness his future.

However, when Doraemon and Nobita came to the future, they felt that Nobita in the future disappeared during the wedding ceremony. Furthermore, Nobita is willing to fix the problem to be able to give his future wife to his grandmother. Nobita's future search vision also begins!

7. Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Movie

 

Jujutsu Kaisen or also known by other titles Gekijouban Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is an anime adaptation of the shounen fantasy manga created by Akutami Gege. It is Okkotsu Yuuta, a high school student who has serious problems after his childhood friend, Rika, dies and remains sworn to him.

Gojou Satoru is a teacher at a Jujutsu High School known as a school where several exorcists learn how to take oaths.

Gojou, noticing Yuuta's inner vows, convinced him to enroll in Jujutsu High School. However, can Yuuta learn on time to face the oath that haunts him?

8. Josee to Tora Sakana-tachi

 

This anime film is also known as Josee, the Tiger and the Fish which is adapted from a short romantic narrative created by Tanabe Seiko that can touch the hearts of the audience.

Kumiko or as Josee prefers to be invited is a physically disabled girl who cannot walk without a wheelchair. He spends his life like a living doll in his own imaginary world.

While Tsuneo is a student who is chasing his dream to be able to study abroad. In truth, Tsuneo meets Josee and works part-time to take care of Josee. Although previously Tsuneo didn't like Josee's commanding attitude, slowly Tsuneo began to train with his attitude.

As they spend a lot of time together, they begin to be attracted to each other. Furthermore, Tsuneo has different thoughts and chooses to accompany Josee to go through the outside world and experience a life that is free from the limitations of Josee's circumstances.

9. Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time

 

This anime film has successfully earned a total of 10.22 billion Yen (92.seven million dollars) at the Japanese box office. Initially, this anime film was expected to appear in 2015, but there are often delays due to production problems and the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

This anime film is the fourth and final film in the Rebuild of Evangelion film series, which is part of the Neon Genesis Evangelion series.

In chaotic conditions, Shinji Ikari, Asuka Langley and Rei Ayanami travel to Tokyo-3, a settlement that is safe and free from the collapse of the earth. There Shinji slowly begins to accept his past and lives a different life from his daily life as an Evangelion pilot.

Meanwhile, the Instrumentality Project is being continued by Nerv. As new secrets are revealed and the battle between WILLE and NERV deepens, Earth's future is threatened. Can Shinji save humanity and the rest of the world from the ultimate terror?

10. Fate/Stay Night: Heaven's Feelings III. Spring Song

 

Successfully launching Fate/Stay night: Heaven's Feeling I, presage of flower, finally in 2020 the latest film is back with the title Fate/Stay Night: Heaven's Feeling III. Spring Song. The story is still related to the original film. It is set ten years after the Holy Grail war.

It's not that everything feels peaceful, in fact the city of Fuyuki has another war and Shirou Emiya must join the war there with the direction of following Kiritsugu's last wish. Many murders until the description of the city of Fuyuki becomes dark and scary.

11. Violet Evergarden: The Movie

 

Despite having experienced a broadcast suspension due to COVID-19, in the end Violet Evergarden: The Movie was officially broadcast on September 18, 2020 in Japanese theaters. Well, for those who have never seen the anime series, it's better to watch it first because the story is connected to the anime series.

This film tells the story of Violet who cannot forget Gilbert. Gilbert himself is a former employee who can also touch Violet's heart until she falls in love. When he was in doubt, he met his older brother, Dietfried. Her sister asked Violet to move on.

Again, Violet refused and still remained faithful to think of Gilbert every day. Until finally, Violet got a call from a young client. At the same time, a mysterious letter was found without an address. Whose letter is that?