1. Insomniacs After School (君は放課後インソムニア)
No one seems to understand Nakami. His nights are restless, his days sleepy, and his time at school is isolating. Yet all that seems to change when he encounters his carefree classmate, Magari, dozing off in their high school’s abandoned observatory. Not only is Magari friendly, she’s also a closet insomniac. Together they find solidarity in their shared condition, using the observatory to nap as needed. When their unsanctioned use of the space is discovered, the only way to save their refuge is to revive the school’s long defunct astronomy club. As they work together and get to know each other, their bond grows ever stronger, but hidden truths threaten to cut their budding friendship shot.
It has an average vote of 6.5 on TMDB.
2. Half-Broken Music Box (こわれかけのオルゴール)
In 2039, helper androids are widespread as general purpose electronics. Keiichirou lost his family in a traffic accident and retired from his band. One day, he finds an old model android in a garbage dump. He takes her home and names her "Flower".
It has an average vote of 5.2 on TMDB.
3. What's for dinner?
Enter the relentless stress and pressure of one man's plight to make eggs on toast.
4. Like the Wind (風のように)
Sanpei is a boy beekeeper and the sole survivor of an accident that killed his entire family. Sanpei meets Chiyo, a girl who gets stung by a bee, and starts a new life in her village. Eventually, Sanpei cultivates the land that the villagers had abandoned, and then disappears. In the land now filled with flowers, Chiyo waits, believing Sanpei will return.
It has an average vote of 1 on TMDB.
5. Tempos (TEMPOS)
On his last day in Brazil, Dut spends time with his friends around the neighborhood reminiscing about old times and longing for the future. In a cathartic moment, they perform "Times" by Flying Kites. TEMPOS is a celebration of moments past, the fraternity of friendship while growing up, and the hope for a future where there will be more time.
6. Tamako in Moratorium (もらとりあむタマ子)
Tamako graduated from a university in Tokyo, but she now lives with her father back in Kofu. Tamako doesn't help her father or tries to get a job. She spends her time just eating and sleeping throughout the four seasons of the year.
It has an average vote of 6.095 on TMDB.
7. I'm Not an Angel! (天使なんかじゃない)
Midori is a high school student of a brand new school. Elected as a member of the first student body government, Midori and the rest of the officers decide to put together a gakuen-sai--a school festival. Midori likes Akira, who happened to help her out during the election speech . She's excited about working for the festival, especially since she gets to work with Akira. She tries to be a match-maker for Mamiya-san and Sudoh-kun during the process too.
8. Drifting Home (雨を告げる漂流団地)
One fateful summer, a group of elementary school kids set adrift on an abandoned apartment building must look within themselves to find a way back home.
It has an average vote of 7.459 on TMDB.
9. I'm Thinking a lot of Thoughts Right Now
In "I'm Thinking a lot of Thoughts Right Now," four friends embark on an unforgettable journey to California, where they not only discover the beauty of friendship amidst the stunning landscapes but also explore the depths of their own sexualities. Shot through three different cameras, the film captures their candid conversations, heart-to-heart moments, and exhilarating adventures as they navigate both the scenic vistas and the complexities of their identities. Through laughter, tears, and self-discovery, they learn that being good friends means accepting each other for who they truly are, embracing their individual paths, and supporting one another unconditionally.
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.
10. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (時をかける少女)
When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to, quite literally, "leap" backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.
It has an average vote of 7.782 on TMDB.
11. Noble: The Untold Story
Story of a young man from a poor family who dreamed and worked hard and we made a small company and became successful.
It has an average vote of 9 on TMDB.
12. The Island of Cats (ねことじいちゃん)
Daikichi is a 70-year-old man and lives on a small island. Since his wife died, he has lived with his cat Tama. Daikichi was born and raised on the small island and enjoys relaxing days with his childhood friends including Iwao and his cat Tama. Daikichi has a son Tsuyoshi who lives in Tokyo. Tsuyoshi worries a bit about his father living alone on the island, but Daikichi is content with his life. After his close friend passes away, Daikichi worries about his physical condition. His daily life begins to change. Based on manga series "Neko to Jiichan"
It has an average vote of 6.875 on TMDB.
13. Shadow in Life
How a young man spends his last day before taking his own life.
14. The Informers
A collection of intersecting short stories set in early 1980s Los Angeles, depicts a week in the lives of an assortment of socially alienated, mainly well-off characters who numb their sense of emptiness with casual sex, violence, and drugs.
It has an average vote of 4.781 on TMDB.
15. I'm Really Good (わたしは元気)
A normal day for little Riko at home and at school. A vivid snapshot pervaded by the calm flow of reality that creates an authentic sense of wonder.
It has an average vote of 6.75 on TMDB.
16. Animal Crossing: The Movie (どうぶつの森)
This is the story of a young self-reliant girl called Ai, who one day, moves into the Animal Village. While working at Tom Nook's shop "Nook's Cranny" she begins living her life away from her family. To begin with, she doesn't know left from right, but under the guidance of Mayor Tortimer, the angry but correct Mr. Resetti, and the wandering musician K.K. Slider among others, she is eventually accepted as a member of the village. One night as she walked along the beach, she finds a message in the bottle. It sets her off on a quest of planting pine trees around the village to fulfill a miracle on the eve of the Winter Festival
It has an average vote of 6.742 on TMDB.
17. Aria the OVA: Arietta
Akari finds herself nervous coaching a new undine as a Prima, until she awakens to find that it is just a dream. To soothe her worries, Alicia recalls stories of her beginnings as a Prima, as well as the memories she made.
It has an average vote of 6.5 on TMDB.
18. Golden Times (Goldene Zeiten)
"Golden Times" tells a story of melancholy, alcohol and loneliness. In the nocturnal light of the street lamps, there are involuntary encounters between nameless characters on their staggering foray from kiosk to kiosk.
19. anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day - The Movie (劇場版 あの日見た花の名前を僕達はまだ知らない。)
A year has passed since Menma's ghostly return to the Super Peace Busters. Although the time they spent together during that summer was short, the five members reminisce about what happened as they each write a letter to their lost friend.
It has an average vote of 7.503 on TMDB.
20. Nice People
Old lovers reunite, a friendship is betrayed, a pet is killed, a runaway discovered, and a co-worker comes back from the dead in these five interconnected tales about suffering from kindness. Shot over five-years worth of weekends featuring a massive cast and crew, this ambitious, feature-length, no-budget indie shows a side of Maine not seen anywhere else and finds bleak comedy in a backwater state being dragged into a diverse and inclusive 21st century.
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.