Movies Like Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid

If you liked Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid (2023), a animation and drama movie directed by Soichi Masui, 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.

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Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2021)
★ 8.1/10Also animation and fantasy
Yuta Okkotsu is a nervous high school student who is suffering from a serious problem—his childhood friend Rika has turned into a curse and won't leave him alone. Since Rika is no ordinary curse, his plight is noticed…
2
Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black (2008)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and fantasy
A strange disturbance in the World of the Living sends Ichigo and Kon to the Soul Society, where the Seireitei has been devastated by an explosion of reishi and Rukia is missing. Stranger still, none of the Soul…
3
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya (2010)
★ 7.9/10Also animation and drama
A week before Christmas, Kyon wakes up in a world where the SOS Brigade doesn't exist. Mikuru and Yuki don't recognize him, and Haruhi and Itsuki seem to have vanished.
4
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- (2024)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and fantasy
Tanjiro undergoes rigorous training with the Stone Hashira, Himejima, in his quest to become a Hashira. Meanwhile, Muzan continues to search for Nezuko and Ubuyashiki. A recap of Kimetsu no Yaiba episodes 55–56, with…
5
Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain (2024)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and fantasy
In the chambers of the Edo harem, two newcomers uncover political intrigue, rivalry and a vengeful spirit only one traveling medicine seller can vanquish.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- (2023)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and fantasy
A recap of Kimetsu no Yaiba episodes 43–45, with new footage and special end credits. Together with his comrades, Zenitsu and Inosuke, along with one of the top-ranking members of the Demon Slayer Corps, Tengen Uzui…
7
Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity – Grand Temple of Time: Solomon (2021)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and fantasy
After battling their way through all seven Singularities, the Chaldea Security Organization has finally arrived at the endpoint of the Grand Order: The Final Singularity, Grand Temple of Time: Solomon. Now is the time…
8
The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light (2021)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and fantasy
With the help of the "Dragon Sin of Wrath" Meliodas and the worst rebels in history, the Seven Deadly Sins, the "Holy War", in which four races, including Humans, Goddesses, Fairies and Giants fought against the…
9
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc (2021)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and fantasy
The special consists of the 15-21 episodes of the Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 1.
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Steins;Gate: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu (2013)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and drama
One year after the events of the anime, Rintarou begins to feel the repercussions of extensive time travel, and eventually completely fades from reality. Kurisu, being the only companion to remember him, now must find…
11
Inuyasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island (2004)
★ 7.6/10Also fantasy and animation
The mysterious island of Houraijima has reappeared after 50 years, and with its reappearance has brought the attack of four gods, the Shitoushin, who have their eyes set on the powers that protect and sustain the…
12
Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse (2010)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and fantasy
Hell – A place where beings that have committed mortal sins during their lifetime are sent. It is a realm where even Soul Reapers are forbidden to interfere. When a group of vicious Sinners plot to escape from this…
13
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018)
★ 7.9/10Also animation and fantasy
All Might and Deku accept an invitation to go abroad to a floating and mobile manmade city, called 'I-Island', where they research quirks as well as hero supplemental items at the special 'I-Expo' convention that is…
14
K: Missing Kings (2014)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and fantasy
The "Academy Island Incident" in which four "kings" cross paths... Since then, Silver Clansmen Kuroh Yatogami and Neko have been searching for their master, Shiro. Without finding any clues to Shiro's whereabouts, the…
15
Colorful (2010)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and drama
Upon reaching the train station to death, a dejected soul is informed that he is lucky and will have another chance at life. He is placed in the body of a 14-year-old boy named Kobayashi Makoto, who has just committed…
16
Memories (1995)
★ 7.5/10Also fantasy and animation
Three back-to-back anime films by three different directors make up this sci-fi trilogy three years in the making.
17
Bubble (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and fantasy
In an abandoned Tokyo overrun by bubbles and gravitational abnormalities, one gifted young man has a fateful meeting with a mysterious girl.
18
Monster High: Fright On! (2011)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and fantasy
See what happens when the student bodies of an all-vampire school and an all-werewolf school integrate with Monster High.
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Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike (2009)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and fantasy
In a mythical kingdom, the mighty Imperial Knights harness a magical substance known as Aer to power their weapons and protect humanity from the monsters of the forest. But something strange is afoot; the Aer is…
20
Look Back (2024)
★ 8.2/10Also animation and drama
Popular, outgoing Fujino is celebrated by her classmates for her funny comics in the class newspaper. One day, her teacher asks her to share the space with Kyomoto, a truant recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a…