Highest Grossing Animated Movies :Highest Grossing Anime Movie of all time
1. Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (2020)
Gross: Over $500 million
Description: This film continues the story of the popular “Demon Slayer” anime series. Tanjiro Kamado and his friends from the Demon Slayer Corps embark on a new mission aboard the Mugen Train, where they encounter powerful enemies and face personal demons.
2. Spirited Away (2001)
Gross: Over $395 million
Description: Directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli, “Spirited Away” follows the story of a young girl named Chihiro who becomes trapped in a mysterious and magical world. She must navigate this world and find a way to save her parents and return to the human world.
3. Your Name (2016)
Gross: Over $380 million
Description: This romantic fantasy drama directed by Makoto Shinkai tells the story of two teenagers, Taki and Mitsuha, who inexplicably begin to swap bodies. As they navigate each other’s lives, they form a deep connection and work together to avert a disaster.
4. Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)
Gross: Over $235 million
Description: Another masterpiece from Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki, this film is based on the novel by Diana Wynne Jones. It follows Sophie, a young woman turned into an old lady by a witch’s curse, who finds refuge in the magical moving castle of the wizard Howl.
5. Ponyo (2008)
Gross: Over $204 million
Description: Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, “Ponyo” is a whimsical tale about a goldfish named Ponyo who desires to become human. She forms a close bond with a young boy named Sosuke, and their friendship faces numerous magical challenges.
6. Weathering with You (2019)
Gross: Over $193 million
Description: Directed by Makoto Shinkai, this film follows Hodaka, a high school student who runs away to Tokyo and meets Hina, a girl with the ability to control the weather. As they grow closer, they must confront the consequences of tampering with nature.
7. The Wind Rises (2013)
Gross: Over $136 million
Description: Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, this biographical film is a fictionalized portrayal of Jiro Horikoshi, the designer of Japanese fighter planes during World War II. It explores his dreams, love, and the harsh realities of war.
8. Stand By Me Doraemon (2014)
Gross: Over $183 million
Description: This 3D animated film is based on the popular “Doraemon” series. It tells the heartwarming story of a robotic cat, Doraemon, who travels back in time to help a young boy named Nobita overcome various challenges and improve his future.
9. Princess Mononoke (1997)
Gross: Over $169 million
Description: Another classic from Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, this film follows the journey of Ashitaka, a young prince who becomes involved in a conflict between industrialized humans and the gods of a forest. The film explores themes of environmentalism and coexistence.
10. One Piece: Stampede (2019)
Gross: Over $96 million
Description: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the “One Piece” anime series, this film features the Straw Hat Pirates as they join a pirate festival and compete for a treasure once owned by Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King. The movie is filled with action and appearances from many beloved characters in the series.
Akira (1988)
- Director: Katsuhiro Otomo
- Description: Set in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo, this groundbreaking film follows biker gang leader Kaneda as he tries to save his friend Tetsuo from a secret government project.
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