Best Animated Movies on Netflix | Top Animated Cartoon Movies in Japan

Best Animated Movies on Netflix-in-Japan

Animation is among some of the most creative ways to present thoughts on the screen. Not only does it take a lot to create these, but it’s also pure magic to see how technology and art can come together to give a wonderful result.

There are lots of small subcategories in which animation is divided. Some of these are high-quality animation with smooth cinematic effects, while others can have inferior visual effects.

Netflix is the zone where you can find lots of amazing animation content for all ages. If you are looking for the best-animated movies on Netflix in Japan, then here we have the best ones for you. Also, you will not regret checking the top Netflix movies in Japan ever.

1. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs-in-Japan

Director: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller

Writer: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Judi & Ron Barrett, Rob Greenberg

Cast: Anna Faris, Bill Hader, Bruce Campbell, James Caan, Bobb’e J. Thompson

IMDb Rating: 6.9/10

It is one of the best-animated movies on Netflix. The movie revolves around the story of an inventor who is considered to be crazy with his stupid ideas. The town in the movie was having a hard time coping with its economic crisis. During this time, the inventor’s newest experiment turns into a reality, and things eventually get out of control as his experiment takes some crazy turns.


2. Bee Movie (2007)

Bee Movie-in-Japan

Director: Simon J. Smith, Steve Hickner

Writer: Jerry Seinfeld, Andy Robin, Barry Marder, Spike Feresten

Cast: Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, John Goodman

IMDb Rating: 6.1/10

The creators of this movie tried to show beautiful scenery through animation about what happens if Bees make us pay for our evil deeds. In the movie, a bee named Barry B Benson is seen graduating, and he files a lawsuit against humans for exploiting and using their honey without their will. A funny story but with a deep meaning.


3. The Croods (2020)

The croods-in-Japan

Director: Kirk DeMicco, Chris Sanders

Writer: John Cleese, Kirk DeMicco, Chris Sanders

Cast: Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener

IMDb Rating: 6.9/10

The movie creators have used some of the most modern styles of animation to make it look like a beautiful piece of art. The story revolves around a family who used to live in a cave. But things don’t go the way they wanted, and the cave gets destroyed.

Further in the story, a young boy helps them out with finding a place to live. It’s full of emotions, and drama and this makes it among the must-watch on this list.


4. MFKZ (2017)

MFKZ-in-Japan

Director: Shōjirō Nishimi

Writer: Guillaume “Run” Renard

Cast:  Orelsan, Gringe, Redouanne Harjane, Féodor Atkine

IMDb Rating: 6.9/10

The abbreviation stands for Mutafukaz. We all have seen how normal people turn into superheroes in movies due to genetic mutation and accidents.

In this movie, a boy in the Dark Meat city develops superhero powers after meeting an accident. The concept is exciting, and the audience got a mixture of funny animated scenes with a great story. From Wonder Woman to Doctor Strange, superheroes are at peak popularity. parlaying their superhero interest into ambitious careers which can be seen in Superheroes movies on Netflix.


5. Monster House (2006)

Monster House-in-Japan

Director: Gil Kenan

Writer: Dan Harmon; Rob Schrab

Cast: Steve Buscemi, Nick Cannon, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kevin James, Jason Lee, Catherine O’Hara, Kathleen Turner, Fred Willard

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

Animation always has the advantage of creating fantasy more independently. In the movie, three kids accidentally land in a house that was actually a monster. The entire movie is filled with amazing effects and heaps of emotions.


6. Flavors of Youth (2018)

 Flavors of Youth (2018)-in-Japan

Director: Yoshitaka Takeuchi, Hauling Li, Jiaoshou Yi Xiaoxing

Writer: Tyler Rhoads

Cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Crispin Freeman, Jona Xiao

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

This movie is more than just animation. Flavors of Youth is a wonderful plot in which we see three different girls growing up in different cities in China. All of them grow differently and have unique memories while growing up. This Chinese movie was appreciated on an international level for its brilliant direction.


7. The Garden of Words (2013)

 The Garden of Words-in-Japan

Director: Makoto Shinkai

Writer: Makoto Shinkai

Cast: Miyu Irino. Takao Akizuki,  Kana Hanazawa, Yukari Yukino, Fumi Hirano, Takao’s Mother, Gou Maeda, and Takao No Ani

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

Sometimes being lonely is not as great as it sounds. Youth these days eagerly want freedom and complete independence from any restriction, but it’s not the best way to live.

This animation movie is all about this. First, we see a young boy skipping his early morning lesson sitting alone in a park. Soon he encounters an old woman who shares her experience of living her life alone.


8. Klaus (2019)

Klaus-in-Japan

Director: Sergio Pablos

Writer: Sergio Pablos, Jim Mahoney, Zach Lewis

Cast: Jason Schwartzman, J. K. Simmons, Rashida Jones, Will Sasso, Neda Margrethe Labba, Sergio Pablos

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

Jesper, a student of the postal academy, was given the tag of the worst student ever in the academy. He is sent to a small village near the arctic circle for his posting.

Soon he realizes that the people of the village do not communicate with each other often. Find out about his amazing journey in the village and join him on this ride.


9. How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2010)

how to train your dragon 2-in-Japan

Director: Dean DeBlois

Writer: Dean DeBlois

Cast: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

How to Train Your Dragon has been a marvelous adventure since the first part came out. We all, at some point in our lives, have been fascinated by dragons.

The movie revolves around a boy who finds one of the rarest dragons named the Night Fury and changes the way people perceive dragons.


10. A Silent Voice (2016)

A Silent Voice-in-Japan

Director: Naoko Yamada

Writer: Reiko Yoshida

Cast: Miyu Irino, Saori Hayami, Aoi Yūki, Kenshō Ono, Yūki Kaneko, Yui Ishikawa

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

A Silent Voice is based on a story about a girl who has impaired hearing abilities. She gets transferred to another school because kids used to mock her in her previous school. Years pass, and one of the tormentors appears before her. Find out what happens next.


11. I Lost My Body (2019)

 I Lost My Body-in-Japan

Director: Jérémy Clapin

Writer: Jérémy Clapin

Cast: Hakim Faris, Victoire du Bois, Patrick d’Assumçao

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

A hand on the screen comes alive in a dissection lab. The hand runs away and wanders in Paris to get to his body. He also remembers the good moments he had when he was with his owner.


12. Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)

Ralph Breaks the Internet-in-Japan

Director: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore

Writer: Rich Moore, Phil Johnston, Jim Reardon, Pamela Ribon, Josie Trinidad

Cast: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, Taraji P. Henson, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch

IMDb Rating: 7/10

Ever imagined what will happen if you go inside the world of the internet? Ralph Breaks the Internet is about two boys getting inside the internet connection through the router at the arcade. They do this to save a game, but they end up getting involved in a lot more than they anticipated.


13. Hotel Transylvania 3

Hotel Transylvania 3-in-Japan

Director: Genndy Tartakovsky

Writer: Genndy Tartakovsky, Michael McCullers

Cast: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, David Spade

IMDb Rating: 6.3/10

Count Dracula, the main character, starts feeling left out and lonely from running the hotel for monsters. His family finds a way to treat his depression, and they plan a fun summer vacation on a cruise that was exclusively for monsters.

It has been over ten years since I became a big fan of animation movies (watching practically all of them and enjoying them all). I enjoy animated movies with humor like the Hotel Transylvania series. Movie-lovers of all ages have also been drawn to the Ice Age movie series for its sense of adventure, humor, and heart.


14. In This Corner of the World (2016)

In This Corner of the World-in-Japan

Director: Sunao Katabuchi

Writer: Sunao Katabuchi, Chie Uratani

Cast: Rena Nōnen, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Megumi Han

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

If you think that animation is only for children, then this is the movie you must watch out for. It is well known among the best animated movies for adults on Netflix.

A young 18-year-old girl marries a much older man and then struggles hard in life. She is too young to understand how things work and suffers a lot until she does.


15. The Princess and the Frog (2009)

The Princess and the Frog-in-Japan

Director: John Musker, Ron Clements

Writer: Ron Clements, John Musker, Rob Edwards

Cast: Ron Clements; John Musker; Greg Erb; Jason Oremland

IMDb Rating: 7.1/10

We all have read this story, and now it’s time to visualize it. The movie comes with a little twist than usual. Tiana, the lead of the movie, is seen as a waitress in the movie who soon finds a frog prince and kisses him, who was waiting to turn into a human again. Want to know who are the Disney princesses? Then watch your favorite Disney princess movies in order.


16. Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus (2019)

 Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus-in-Japan

Director: Young Kyun Park, Jhonen Vasquez

Writer: Jhonen Vasquez

Cast: Richard Steven Horvitz, Rosearik Rikki Simons, Andy Berman, Melissa Fahn, Rodger Bumpass, Wally Wingert

IMDb Rating: 7.1/10

Jhonen Vasquez took the next step to take his series of the famous Invader Zim to the next level.  Invader Zim was a comedy show that aired on Nickelodeon, and this movie is an extension of the series. Find out how Invader Zim will create havoc in the movie this time. If you are fond of animation then watch the best Pixar movies that are specially designed for animated lover!


17. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

spiderman into the spider verse-in-Japan

Director: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman

Writer: Phil Lord, Rodney Rothman

Cast: Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree Henry

IMDb Rating: 8.4/10

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is one of the most appreciated movies in the Spiderman series. A normal boy gets spider powers similar to the original Spiderman and struggles hard to adjust.

Soon he meets the real Spiderman, and things get crazy with action. The movie has lots of other emotions like romance and love, making it one of the best-animated movies for adults on Netflix. Want to see DC Comis? then watch the best DC animated movies for fun.


18. Incredibles 2 (2018)

Incredibles 2-in-Japan

Director: Brad Bird

Writer: Brad Bird

Cast: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huckleberry Milner, Samuel L. Jackson

IMDb Rating: 4.2/10

Is there something that needs to be said to describe how great the movie is? Incredibles 2 is about the same Incredible family that has marvelous superpowers. This time they are back with a new story and new action. Even the smallest member of the family is seen in action this time. Are you looking for the best family movies on Netflix? This might be the ideal choice.


19. The Little Prince (2015)

The Little Prince-in-Japan

Director: Mark Osborne

Writer: Irena Brignull, Bob Persichetti

Cast: Jeff Bridges, Rachel McAdams, Paul Rudd, Bud Cort, Marion Cotillard, Benicio del Toro, James Franco

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10

The Little Prince is based on a famous novel of the same name. The protagonist of the movie is extremely fascinated by a boy who resides in her neighborhood. The boy tells her about the little prince who lives on a distant asteroid.


20. Mary and The Witch’s Flower (2017)

Mary and The Witch's Flower-in-Japan

Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi

Writer: Riko Sakaguchi, Hiromasa Yonebayashi

Cast: Hana Sugisaki, Yūki Amami, Fumiyo Kohinata

IMDb Rating: 6.8/10

Mary and The Witch’s Flower is a story about a girl. She sees a cat and follows her into a deep jungle, leading her to a broomstick and a rare flower that blooms only once in seven years.

As soon as she touches both of them, her life transforms. It is a sweet story and lists among the best family animated movies on Netflix.


21. Mune: Guardian of the Moon (2014)

Mune: Guardian of the Moon-in-Japan

Director: Alexandre Heboyan, Benoît Philippon

Writer: Benoît Philippon, Jérôme Fansten

Cast: Omar Sy, Izïa Higelin, Michaël Grégorio

IMDb Rating: 7.1/10

An evil man steals the sun from Sohne. This man was a corrupt and bad ruler and stole the sun to bring an imbalance to all their lives. This impacts even the moon, so a small lunar faun and a girl made of wax help get the sun back and restore everything to normal.


22. The Lorax (2012)

The Lorax-in-Japan

Director: Chris Renaud

Writer: Dr. Seuss, Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio

Cast: Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Danny DeVito

IMDb Rating: 6.4/10

The Lorax is a movie of juvenile love where a twelve-year-old goes in search of a rare tree to impress a girl he likes. The tree he is looking for is considered to be extinct, but when it comes to love, everything becomes possible. The boy encounters lots of challenges in the search.


23. The Breadwinner (2017)

The Breadwinner

Director: Nora Twomey

Writer: Deborah Ellis

Cast: Saara Chaudry as Parvana / Aatish · Soma Bhatia as Shauzia / Deliwar · Ali Badshah as Nurullah

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10

The Breadwinner is a story about a girl and her family who lives in Kabul. The girl lives in a location that is under the jurisdiction of the Taliban. Her father gets arrested, and now the little girl has to dress like a boy and disguise herself to work and earn for the family.


24. Berserk: The Golden Age Arc (2012)

Berserk: The Golden Age Arc

Director: Toshiyuki Kubooka

Writer: Ichirō Ōkouchi

Cast: Kevin T. Collins, Carrie Keranen, Marc Diraison

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

If you’re looking for something Japanese, then here is the best Japanese animated movie on Netflix. The movie deals with a lot of action and Japanese-style combat. It is an extension and adaptation of the famous manga series of Kentaro Miura’s Berserk. The movie is about the Golden Age arc and is thrilling to watch.


25. Mirai (2018)

Mirai

Director: Mamoru Hosoda

Writer: Mamoru Hosoda

Cast: Moka Kamishiraishi, Haru Kuroki, Gen Hoshino, Kumiko Aso, Mitsuo Yoshihara, and Yoshiko Miyazaki

IMDb Rating: 7.0/10

Mirai is a story of a young boy who starts feeling left out after her younger sister Mirai comes. He runs away from home and falls into a garden that was a time-traveling portal. He travels back and meets his mother when she was a little girl.


26. Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa (2008)

Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa

Director: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath

Writer: Etan Cohen; ‎Eric Darnell‎

Cast: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Sacha Baron Cohen

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa is again a wonderful continuation of the previous part where they escape the cruel world to return home. All the characters Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria land in Africa at the start of the movie and have a series of funny incidents throughout the movie.


27. The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021)

The Mitchells vs The Machines

Director: Jeff Rowe and Michael Rianda

Writer: Mike Rianda Jeff Rowe

Cast: Abbi Jacobson, Alex Hirsch, Beck Bennett, Blake Griffin, Charlyne Yi, Chrissy Teigen

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10

The young Katie Mitchell goes on a trip with her parents. The entire trip was planned so that the family can bond and get to know each other better. But things don’t go as she planned, and they land in trouble at every point.


28. Lu Over the Wall (2017)

Lu Over the Wall

Director: Masaaki Yuasa

Writer: Reiko Yoshida, Masaaki Yuasa

Cast: Kanon Tani, Shin’ichi Shinohara, Akira Emoto, Sôma Saitô

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10

Lu Over the Wall is a movie about music and its power. The movie is among the best Japanese animated movies on Netflix. A boy named Kal has to move from Tokyo and settle far away in a small village.

His classmates want him to play the keyboard in their band, but he is unable. However, an unexpected guest is here, either to make his life better or even worse.


29. Ne Zha (2019)

 Ne Zha

Director: Yu Yang

Writer: Yu Yang, Yunyun Wei

Cast: Yanting Lü, Joseph, Mo Han

IMDb Rating: 7.4/10

The story of this movie is a very complicated one. The Primus gets a Mixed Yuan Bead; the bead has a good spirit and a bad demon. The good one is going to help King Zhou build his kingdom, but the beads get exchanged.


30. Over the Moon (2020)

Over the Moon

Director: Glen Keane

Writer: Audrey Wells

Cast: Cathy Ang, Phillipa Soo, Ken Jeong, John Cho, Ruthie Ann Miles, Margaret Cho, Sandra Oh

IMDb Rating: 6.3/10

The title justifies the movie quite precisely. Over the Moon is a movie in which we see a small girl; who aspires to go out to the moon and meet the mythological character, the goddess of the moon. For this, she bullies a rocket that can take her to the moon but will she be able to get there?


31. ParaNorman

ParaNorman

Director: Chris Butler, Sam Fell

Writer: Chris Butler

Cast: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse

IMDb Rating: 7.0/10

A boy named Norman Babcock is struggling hard as his town is hit by a curse that’s taking everyone down. The curse has started affecting his family too. But the boy has a special ability to talk to ghosts which he tries to leverage.


32. Puss in Boots (2022)

puss ini the boots

Director: Chris Miller

Writer: Brian Lynch, Will Davies, Tom Wheeler

Cast: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton, Amy Sedaris

IMDb Rating: 7.0/10

Puss in Boots is a very strange story in which Puss the cat teams up with his two friends. They go on a special rescue mission in which they try to save some special beans. These beans belong to these cats, and people named Jack and Jill took them away.


33. Rango (2011)

Rango

Director: Gore Verbinski

Writer: John Logan; Gore Verbinski; James Ward Byrkit

Cast: Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Alfred Molina, Bill Nighy, Ned Beatty

IMDb Rating: 7.2/10

A chameleon named Rango wants to be a hero, but he fails every time. On his journey, he lands in an area highly affected by drought and claims to be the only survivor. The unique presentation of the story makes it one of the best-animated movies on Netflix right now.


34. Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling (2019)

Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling

Director: Joe Murray, Cosmo Segurson

Writers: Joe Murray, Mr. LawrenceMartin Olson

Cast: Carlos Alazraqui, Tom Kenny, Charlie Adler

IMDb Rating: 6.9/10

This movie is a continuation of one of the best series by Joe Murray named Rocko’s Modern Life. This show was streamed on Nickelodeon and was among the most loved ones, and that is the reason we have the same characters back in the movie with their crazy mission.


35. Turbo (2013)

Turbo

Director: David Soren

Writer: David Soren

Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Michael Peña, Snoop Dogg, Maya Rudolph, and Michelle Rodriguez

IMDb Rating: 6.4/10

A snail gets into an accident, and things go crazy for him thereafter. He gets the power of speed, and the world gets amazed by the snail. Not only did he show his powers to the world, but he also plans to take part in the biggest car race that happens in Indonesia. It is among the best-animated movies on Netflix right now, according to its ratings.

36. The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021)

The Witcher Nightmare of the Wolf

Director : Kwang Il Han

Writer: Beau DeMayo, Andrzej Sapkowski, and Beau de Mayo

Cast: Theo James, Lara Pulver, Mary McDonnell.

IMDB Rating: 7.3/10

Undoubtedly, this film is one of the best-animated movies on Netflix. The vibrant world of The Witcher extends in this anime prequel about Vesemir, Geralt’s mentor.

He escaped a life of poverty to become a highly-skilled witcher who killed monsters for a living. Despite the turmoil surrounding a troubled kingdom, Vesemir faces a frightful situation that reminds him of his past. It is a treat for adventure and fantasy movies lovers.

37. Vivo (2021)

Vivo (2021)

Director : Kirk DeMicco

Writer: Peter Barsocchin, Quiara Alegría Hudes

Cast: Lin-Manuel Miranda,Zoe Saldaña, Ynairaly Simo.

IMDB Rating: 7.7/10

Vivo is a gentle animated musical treat, singing kinkajou and living an extraordinary life in Havana with the respected elderly orchestra conductor Andrés. When Andrés dies suddenly, Vivo decides he must travel from Cuba to Miami to find his good friend’s former musical partner/the one who got away. Fans of Miranda’s previous work will enjoy his trademark hip-hop and Latin music-inspired soundtrack.

38. Extinct (2021)

Extinct (2021)

Director: David Silverman

Writers: Joel H. Cohen, John Frink, & Rob LaZebnik

Cast: Adam Devine, Rachel Bloom, Ken Jeong.

 IMDB Rating: 5.4/10

Somehow, Op and Ed time travel from the Galapagos Islands in 1835 to present-day Shanghai by mistake. Confused, they see the heart-breaking sight that the species they belong to has already gone extinct shortly after their time.

When two Flummels, a small, fluffy animal with a hole in the center, are magically transported to the present day, they find out that their species are now extinct and forgotten.

They must now travel back in time to try to save their race from disappearing forever. What will happen next? Find out in this movie.

39. Over The Moon (2020)

Over the moon

Directors: Glen Keane, John Kahrs

Writer: Audrey Wells

Cast: Glen Keane, Brycen Hall, Ruthie Ann Miles

IMDB Rating: 6.4/10

When Fei Fei hears her beloved mother’s favorite legend about Change, the lonely lunar goddess pining for her lost lover Hou Yi, the young thirteen-year-old girl feels very upset. Then, she’s betrayed by her father, who shocks her with a major announcement, and things get worse. Now determined to prove her wrong, Fei Fei sets out to make a rocket from scratch and fly to the stars. This movie is one of the best-animated movies on Netflix for adventure lovers.

40. The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)

The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)

Director: Mike Rianda

Writer: Mike Rianda & Jeff Rowe

Cast: Abbi Jacobson, Maya Rudolph, Danny McBride, Mike Rianda, Fred Armisen, Olivia Colman, Beck Bennett

IMDB Rating: 7.7/10

If you enjoyed watching the LEGO movie or are crazy about sci-fi, the Mitchells vs. the machines is the perfect movie for you. The movie theme is a family comedy with the perfect blend of a sci-fi twist. The film consists of humor, robots, the adventures of the Mitchells family, funny, heartwarming, and visually impressive scenes. If you want to see the road trip of the Mitchells, turn on Netflix now.

41. Secret Magic Control Agency (2021)

Secret Magic Control Agency

Director : Aleksey Tsitsilin

Writers: Analisa LaBianco, Vladimir Nikolaev, Jeffery Spencer

Cast: Nicholas Corda, Sylvana Joyce, Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld

IMDB Rating: 6.2/10

As a high-level agent of the Secret magic control agency, Gretel is called on by Agent Stepmother to save the kingdom when the king is kidnapped under mysterious circumstances. She is told that her only requirement is to work with her estranged brother, Hansel, a famous magician and huckster who scammed his followers out of their money. As the siblings travel through the different realms in the kingdom, they fight against all kinds of dangers. What’s next? Watch this movie on Netflix.

42. Seal Team (2021)

Directors: Greig Cameron, Kane Croudace

Writers: Greig Cameron

Cast: J.K. Simmons, Dolph Lundgren, Sharlto Copley

IMDB Rating: 5.5/10

After his friend is killed in a shark attack, Quinn, a lovable seal, assembles a ragtag team of inexperienced seals to fight back against a gang of sharks overtaking the neighborhood. But this ragtag band of under-qualified seals is not prepared for such a dangerous mission. They try enlisting a much more skillful combatant, Claggart, but his tricks and flips can’t whip the Houdinis into shape. Luckily, with a little bit of ingenuity, intelligence, and a lot of heart, our Seal team can finally return peace to their undersea community.

43. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020)

The SpongeBob Movie Sponge on the Run

Director: Tim Hill

Writers: Tim Hill, Jonathan Aibel& Glenn Berger

Cast: Tim Hill, Clancy Brown, Bill Fagerbakke

IMDB Rating: 5.9/10

The plot thickens when Gary, SpongeBob SquarePants’ beloved pet snail, is stolen by Poseidon. His pet was brought to Atlantic’s Lost City. Before it’s too late, he and his pal Patrick Star should go rescue the pet. Will they be able to complete their mission? You’ll have to see the movie to find out. Despite the film’s low IMBD rating, it is one of the greatest animated films available on Netflix.

44. Next-Gen (2018)

Next Gen (2018)

Directors: Kevin R. Adams, Joe Ksander, Ricardo Curtis(creative director)

Writers: Wang Nima, Kevin R. Adams, and Joe Ksander

Cast: John Krasinski, Jason Sudeikis, and Charlyne Yi (English version)

IMDB Rating: 6.6/10

It all starts with an adventure with a lonesome girl and a world-renowned robot. It then takes a wicked turn when bullies, conniving bots, and maniacal masterminds enter the equation.

If you love to watch adventure and suspense thriller movies, you should try this movie once. Many critics rate next Gen as one of the best-animated movies on Netflix. So, why don’t you watch and find out yourself? Moreover, if you are more into robotics then you should not miss Chicken Robot on HBO Max globally.

45. Trouble (2019)

Trouble (2019)-in-Japan

Director: Kevin Johnson

Writers: Rob Muir and Jordan Katz

Cast: Big Sean, Pamela Adlon, Lucy Hale

IMDB Rating: 5.8/10

It is a movie about a lady who leaves her fortune to her nephew, who has to take care of her dog. When the dog named Trouble gets lost, the story gets interesting. The dog has to learn what it is like to be on the streets. His wealthy lady pampered him but now has to face the harsh reality. He is helped by a female dog and a young girl searching for his home. Dog lovers and kids will enjoy this movie.

46. Sausage Party (2016)

Sausage Party (2016)-in-Japan

Directors: Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon

Writers: Kyle Hunter and Ariel Shaffir, and Seth Rogen

Cast: Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill

IMDB Rating: 6.1/10

Most grocery store products are created under the code that they will lead happy lives until their expiration date. In this movie, one sausage by the name of Frank and his buddy Bun gets stranded.

He struggles to return to his package and go to the afterlife again. But as Frank makes his way from one end of the supermarket to the other, his pursuit of knowledge about the life of a sausage leads him to some shockingly dark territory. The exciting storyline makes this one of the best-animated movies on Netflix.

47. Ballerina (2016)

Ballerina (2016)-in-Japan

Directors: Eric Summer, Éric Warin, Mimi Maynard (voice director)

Writers: Eric Summer, Laurent Zeitoun, Carol Noble

Cast: Elle Fanning, Dane DeHaan ,Carly Rae Jepsen

IMDB Rating: 6.8/10

The movie is set in 1880, following Félicie, a poverty-stricken girl who dreams of becoming a dancer but is unaware of any formal training. With her friend Victor, she runs away from the orphanage to Paris.

There they get separated, and the suspense story continues. The movie has the perfect mix of comedy, adventure, and music.

48. Home (2015)

Home-in-Japan

Director: Tim Johnson

Writers: Matt Ember, Tom J. Astle, Adam Rex

Cast: Rihanna, Jim Parsons,  Steve Martin

IMDB Rating: 6.6/10

When Oh, an outcast from an unknown planet, arrives on Earth and is forced to flee his home, he forms an unexpected connection with a girl named Tip. Oh learns that being different and making errors are both a part of being human via a series of amusing adventures with Tip. The film does not tire you, making it one of the best animated movies of all time that are perfect for family night.

49. The Emoji Movie

Director : Tony Leondis

Writer: Tony Leondis

Cast: T.J. Miller,Anna Faris, James Corden

IMDB Rating: 3.3/10

This movie lets you see the unimaginable world of your smartphone. Textropolis is the bustling city where all the emojis live, and they hope to be chosen by the phone operator. It is an exciting and funny animated movie you can watch and kill your boredom for about one and half hours.

50. Storks (2016)

Storks-in-Japan

Directors: Nicholas Stoller, Doug Sweetland

Writer: Nicholas Stoller

Cast: Andy Samberg, Katie Crown, Kelsey Grammer

IMDB Rating: 6.8/10

Storks used to deliver babies, but then they stopped and started to deliver packages to a company. Junior, the delivery stork, accidentally activates the baby-making machine and produces an unauthorized baby.

The wild journey of Junior and his friend Tulip starts from here. Storks are one of the best-animated movies on Netflix, and you can try it today. Besides Netflix , you can also watch the best Disney animated movies available for streaming in 2023.


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Netflix is a wide library of animated movies. So you have access to a lot of content that is really among the best ones throughout the world in the category. Above mentioned is a list of some of the best animated movies on Netflix in Japan available to binge-watch today!

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