MovieIn This Corner of the WorldJapanese animated movies: the best History titles
Japanese animated movies in the “History” 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.
- 12movies listed
- 7.4/10average rating of the most popular
- 7.9/10highest rated: In This Corner of the World
- Animationmost frequently associated genre
The top rated « History » movies
MovieIn This Corner of the World
MovieThe Wind Rises
MovieBarefoot Gen
MovieSword of the Stranger
MovieGiovanni's Island
MovieInu-Oh
MovieMiss HokusaiLatest releases
MovieThe Rose of VersaillesMovieInu-Oh
MovieFate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 2 Paladin; Agateram
MovieFate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 1 Wandering; Agateram
MoviePeacemaker Kurogane: BeliefMovieIn This Corner of the WorldMovieMiss Hokusai
MovieHakuouki: Warrior Spirit of the Blue SkyMovieGiovanni's Island
MovieBuddha 2: The Endless JourneyMovieThe Wind Rises
MovieFusé: Memoirs of a Huntress
MovieAsura
MovieCombustible
MovieBUTA
MovieTatsumi
MovieBuddha: The Great Departure
MovieSengoku Basara: The Last Party
MovieGrandfather's Lamp
MovieHetalia: Axis Powers: Paint It, White!Most popular
MovieThe Wind RisesMovieThe Rose of VersaillesMovieInu-OhMovieSword of the StrangerMovieFate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 1 Wandering; AgateramMovieIn This Corner of the WorldMovieMiss HokusaiMovieGiovanni's IslandMovieBuddha 2: The Endless JourneyMovieBarefoot GenMovieBuddha: The Great DepartureMovieAsuraAbout « History » movies
The “History” genre includes 12 movies listed on TMDB with at least 50 user votes. The most popular right now are The Wind Rises (2014), The Rose of Versailles (2025) and Inu-Oh (2022).
The top rated « History » movies include In This Corner of the World (2017, 7.9/10), The Wind Rises (2014, 7.8/10) and Barefoot Gen (1983, 7.6/10). This ranking covers works released from 1983 to 2022. The genre’s 12 most popular movies have an average rating of 7.4/10.
« History » movies are often also classified as « Animation », « Drama » and « War ». Latest releases in the genre: The Rose of Versailles (April 30, 2025), Inu-Oh (August 12, 2022) and Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 2 Paladin; Agateram (May 15, 2021).
Frequently asked questions
What are the best « History » movies?
According to TMDB user ratings: In This Corner of the World (2017, 7.9/10), The Wind Rises (2014, 7.8/10), Barefoot Gen (1983, 7.6/10), Sword of the Stranger (2009, 7.6/10) and Giovanni's Island (2014, 7.5/10).
What « History » movies should I watch right now?
The most popular right now are The Wind Rises (2014, 7.8/10), The Rose of Versailles (2025, 7.0/10), Inu-Oh (2022, 7.5/10), Sword of the Stranger (2009, 7.6/10) and Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 1 Wandering; Agateram (2021, 7.0/10).
What are the latest « History » movies?
The most recent releases are The Rose of Versailles (April 30, 2025), Inu-Oh (August 12, 2022), Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 2 Paladin; Agateram (May 15, 2021), Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 1 Wandering; Agateram (December 14, 2021) and Peacemaker Kurogane: Belief (June 2, 2018).
Where to watch « History » 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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