MovieGrave of the FirefliesJapanese animated movies: the best War titles
Japanese animated movies in the “War” genre by popularity (at least 50 TMDB votes), with the top rated titles, the latest releases and where to watch them online in the United States.
- 14movies listed
- 7.1/10average rating of the most popular
- 8.5/10highest rated: Grave of the Fireflies
- Animationmost frequently associated genre
The top rated « War » movies
Latest releases
MovieMOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe
MovieLegend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue 1
MovieGundam Reconguista in G Movie V: Beyond the Peril of Death
MovieGundam Reconguista in G Movie IV: Love That Cries Out in Battle
MovieMacross Delta: Zettai Live!!!!!!
MovieGundam Reconguista in G Movie III: Legacy from Space
MovieGundam Reconguista in G Movie I: Go! Core Fighter
MovieCode Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection
MovieSaga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie
MovieMobile Suit Gundam: The Origin VI – Rise of the Red Comet
MovieMacross Delta: Passionate Walküre
MovieMobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower
MovieMobile Suit Gundam: The Origin V – Clash at Loum
MovieGenocidal Organ
MovieKanColle Movie
MovieIn This Corner of the World
MovieLuger Code 1951
MovieMobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky
MovieRapid Rouge
MovieA Farewell to WeaponsMost popular
MovieCode Geass: Akito the Exiled 1: The Wyvern ArrivesMovieSaga of Tanya the Evil: The MovieMovieCode Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection
MovieThe Place Promised in Our Early DaysMovieIn This Corner of the World
MovieThe Sky Crawlers
MovieMacross: Do You Remember Love?MovieGenocidal Organ
MovieBarefoot Gen
MovieLegend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars
MovieBarefoot Gen 2MovieLegend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue 1
MovieCat Shit OneMovieGrave of the FirefliesAbout « War » movies
The “War” genre includes 14 movies listed on TMDB with at least 50 user votes. The most popular right now are Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1: The Wyvern Arrives (2012), Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie (2019) and Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection (2019).
The top rated « War » movies include Grave of the Fireflies (1989, 8.5/10), Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie (2019, 8.0/10) and In This Corner of the World (2017, 7.9/10). This ranking covers works released from 1983 to 2025. The genre’s 14 most popular movies have an average rating of 7.1/10.
« War » movies are often also classified as « Animation », « Science Fiction » and « Drama ». Latest releases in the genre: MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (May 15, 2026), Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue 1 (September 30, 2022) and Gundam Reconguista in G Movie V: Beyond the Peril of Death (November 23, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the best « War » movies?
According to TMDB user ratings: Grave of the Fireflies (1989, 8.5/10), Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie (2019, 8.0/10), In This Corner of the World (2017, 7.9/10), Barefoot Gen (1983, 7.6/10) and Macross: Do You Remember Love? (1984, 7.2/10).
What « War » movies should I watch right now?
The most popular right now are Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1: The Wyvern Arrives (2012, 6.2/10), Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie (2019, 8.0/10), Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection (2019, 7.2/10), The Place Promised in Our Early Days (2025, 6.6/10) and In This Corner of the World (2017, 7.9/10).
What are the latest « War » movies?
The most recent releases are MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (May 15, 2026), Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue 1 (September 30, 2022), Gundam Reconguista in G Movie V: Beyond the Peril of Death (November 23, 2023), Gundam Reconguista in G Movie IV: Love That Cries Out in Battle (November 23, 2023) and Macross Delta: Zettai Live!!!!!! (September 30, 2021).
Where to watch « War » movies online?
Each title page lists the platforms offering the title in the United States (subscription, rental, purchase), according to JustWatch. You can also browse movies by platform.
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