Movies Like Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future

If you liked Aikatsu! 10th Story: Starway to the Future (2023), a animation and comedy movie directed by Ryuichi Kimura, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
My Little Pony: Best Gift Ever (2018)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and comedy
As the ponies prepare for another Hearth's Warming, families come together to celebrate the holiday; Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash are ready for the big day, but Princess Twilight Sparkle…
2
Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony (2024)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and music
When a malevolent entity intent on eradicating music from the world surfaces, Nobita and his friends must unite with supernatural companions to safeguard the planet.
3
Stand by Me Doraemon 2 (2020)
★ 7.8/10Also animation and comedy
Nobita travels to the future to show his beloved grandma his bride, but adult Nobita has fled his own wedding.
4
COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing (2025)
★ 8.2/10Also animation and music
Ichika is a high school musician who can enter a mysterious place called “SEKAI,” where she and her friends express their innermost emotions through music alongside Hatsune Miku. One day after giving a live…
5
Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive (1996)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and comedy
When Lupin heads to the kingdom of Zufu to pilfer its treasure, he incurs the wrath of its psychotic ruler General Headhunter, who places a dead-or-alive bounty on his head.
6
The Colors Within (2024)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and drama
Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the 'colors' of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. Kimi, a classmate at her school, gives off the…
7
On-Gaku: Our Sound (2020)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and comedy
A bored trio of high school delinquents start a rock 'n' roll band together. They have no skill, money, or even a full set of drums, but are determined to jam out and impress their only friend.
8
Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 2 Paladin; Agateram (2021)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and drama
The second part in a two-part anime film project adapting the "Sixth Singularity - Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot" story from the game.
9
Blue Giant (2023)
★ 7.8/10Also animation and drama
High school student Dai Miyamoto has his life is turned upside down the day he discovers jazz. Picking up a saxophone and leaving his sleepy hometown for the bustling nightclubs of Tokyo, Dai will find that the life of…
10
Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Future (2015)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and drama
The battle is over, and they can go about their normal lives now... or so they thought. With no time to rejoice after miraculously saving Mirai from Beyond the Boundary, Mirai lost all her memories. Akihito, now a high…
11
Liz and the Blue Bird (2018)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and drama
In their last year of high school, two girls in the brass band club perform a song inspired by a fairy tale that parallels their friendship.
12
Love Live! The School Idol Movie (2015)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and music
Although μ's, the defending champions of the school idol tournament, plans to dissolve their group after the graduation of their senior members, they receive news that leads them to holding a concert event! The 9 girls…
13
Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Past (2015)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and drama
It all began quite suddenly. Akihito, who appears human but is actually half yomu with the power to quickly heal himself, sees a freshman girl who appears ready to jump from the school rooftop. The girl, Mirai, who has…
14
Stand by Me Doraemon (2014)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and drama
Sewashi and Doraemon find themselves way back in time and meet Nobita. It is up to Doraemon to take care of Nobita or else he will not return to the present.
15
Melody Time (1948)
★ 6.1/10Also animation and music
In the grand tradition of Disney's great musical classics, Melody Time features seven timeless stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters. You'll be sure to tap your toes and clap your…
16
Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish (1999)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and music
The Warner Brothers (and the Warner Sister) go on a quest to find a fallen wishing star to help Dot with her illness. Unfortunately the rest of the town, including an evil king, also hear about the star and want to get…
17
The First Slam Dunk (2022)
★ 7.8/10Also animation and comedy
Shohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the…
18
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin (2024)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and comedy
Franklin is new to town and hoping to make friends, but his usual tactics don't work on the Peanuts gang. When the Soap Box Derby arrives, he's sure it's a chance to impress new pals and teams up with the only other…
19
Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus (1995)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and drama
A simple diamond heist leads Lupin into the machinations of a bizarre cult based around the prophecies of Nostradamus. They kidnap Julia, the daughter of Douglas, a wealthy American who is seeking the presidency, along…
20
Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis (1998)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and comedy
Lupin's plans to intercept two old glass photographic plates from being delivered to a mysterious art dealer named Mr. Suzuki misfires, and it doesn't help matters that Goemon and Jigen are suffering from... efficiency…