5 ANIME MOVIES YOU PROBABLY NEVER HEARD OF BUT NEED TO SEE

Watching and discovering new anime movies is an amazing way to dive into the world of anime without committing to a multi-season show. There are numerous unique stories to choose from, as well as extensions of already existing series. Studio Ghibli is one of the most prominent companies for anime movies, best known for Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and My Neighbor Totoro. Popular anime shows typically also have movies set in-between story arcs, such as My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising. However, many anime movies go unnoticed due to a lack of big-name recognition and are harder to find outside of Japan. Here is a list of anime movies you definitely need to see, even if you haven't heard of them before. And don't forget to check out anime merchandise from your favorite anime store or anime merch store to celebrate these hidden gems.

5. Summer Wars

From the same director as The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars is sure to be a hit with most anime fans. Math genius Tenji is hired by his crush, Natsuki, to act as her fiancé during a family reunion. However, after a breach in the virtual world known as OZ, the virtual reality threatens to collide with Earth.

The virtual reality, known as Love Machine, begins to threaten everyday life by corrupting traffic and eventually setting a track for an asteroid probe to collide with a nuclear power plant. This film offers something for everyone, including romance, action, and sci-fi. Show your love for this unique movie with anime figures or an anime hoodie from an anime store near you OR CLICK HERE TO BUY!

4. Gyo

This anime film is based on the hit Junji Ito manga, Gyo. Junji Ito is renowned as one of the best horror manga artists and has numerous works that have been adapted into anime series, live-action movies, and anime films.

Gyo is a wild story about parasites taking over the bodies of sea creatures, giving them legs to walk onshore. With the parasite comes a horrible stench that permeates the area and the characters of the film. The parasite evolves from infecting sharks and fish to human beings. Celebrate the horror with anime merch from your favorite anime merch store.

3. Whisper of the Heart

The fact that a Studio Ghibli movie is on this list might be surprising, but Whisper of the Heart often goes unnoticed.

Whisper of the Heart is one of Ghibli's most realistic stories. It's about a high-school girl who is unsure of what direction to take in life. She meets a boy who is a passionate violin player with the goal of attending school in Italy. After meeting him, she becomes inspired to find her own calling and takes a liking to the idea of becoming a writer. While he is in school, she vows to write and complete her first novel, so that when they reunite, they both would have accomplished a dream. You can find anime merchandise for this heartwarming story at an anime store near you.

2. The Boy and the Beast

Young orphan Ren (who later goes by Kyuta) lives all alone on the busy streets of Shibuya until he is whisked away to a fantastical beast world by the giant gruff beast, Kumatetsu.

Kumatetsu takes in Ren as his apprentice but ends up raising the boy in the process. After returning to the human world, Ren meets a new friend and his father who had been searching for him. Ren struggles to live a double life, one in the human world and one in the beast world. For fans of this movie, anime merch like anime clothes and anime figures can be found at an anime store near me.

1. Sword of the Stranger

Sword of the Stranger is a must-see anime movie. Not only is the animation superb, but the story is also gripping. Set in Sengoku-era Japan, a mysterious ronin called "Nanashi" rescues a boy and his dog who are on the run.

The boy is being chased by a group of Ming swordsmen led by a fearsome Western foreigner. Nanashi and the boy make a deal, and the ronin agrees to escort the boy to the Buddhist temple he is venturing to. This story is filled with numerous twists and turns and is utterly captivating. Don't forget to check out anime merchandise from this movie at your local anime store. You can also find One Piece merchandise and Naruto merchandise to add to your collection.

Discovering new anime movies is a delightful experience, and these lesser-known films are worth every minute. Enhance your anime journey with anime merch in India and celebrate these hidden gems with unique anime merchandise.

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~Mimansa Sharma