Movies Like PHOENIX: Reminiscence of Flower

If you liked PHOENIX: Reminiscence of Flower (2023), a animation and science fiction movie directed by Shojiro Nishimi, 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
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (2026)
★ 9/10Also animation
Avatar Aang, the world's last Airbender, learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong…
2
Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody (2006)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and science fiction
In Karakura Town, unidentifiable spirits begin appearing en mases. While attempting to deal with these strange souls, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Senna, a mysterious shinigami who wipes out most of them…
3
Memories (1995)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and science fiction
Three back-to-back anime films by three different directors make up this sci-fi trilogy three years in the making.
4
Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Past (2015)
★ 6.9/10Also animation
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…
5
Steins;Gate: The Movie - Load Region of Déjà Vu (2013)
★ 7.6/10Also science fiction and animation
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…
6
Batman Ninja (2018)
★ 5.9/10Also animation and science fiction
Batman, along with many of his allies and adversaries, finds himself transported to feudal Japan by Gorilla Grodd's time displacement machine.
7
Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2001)
★ 6.8/10Also animation
The Team Rocket leader, Giovanni, has found Mewtwo in a remote area of the Johto region. As Giovanni tries to re-capture Mewtwo, Ash and his friends are kidnapped by Domino, a new Team Rocket member, while trying to…
8
Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher (2014)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and science fiction
When the Punisher takes out a black-market weapons dealer, he stumbles upon a far-reaching terrorist plot devised by a group known as Leviathan.
9
Origin: Spirits of the Past (2006)
★ 7/10Also animation and science fiction
It is 300 years into the future. Earth's environment had been devastated by mankind's own foolish plans and humankind is beleaguered by the sentient forests which they have awoken. The world balance is tipped when a…
10
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama (1997)
★ 8.3/10Also animation
In Ayodhya, the royal palace of Kosala Kingdom in Ancient India, four princes were born to three queens, each of whom grew to great stature. Banished for 14 years due to court intrigue, Prince Rama retreated to the…
11
BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- (2024)
★ 7.6/10Also animation
When apathetic gamer Nagi agrees to join his rich classmate Mikage in soccer, their partnership leads to the famous Blue Lock program — and to changes.
12
Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026)
★ 8.1/10Also animation and science fiction
Iroha's life gets knocked off its orbit when Kaguya, a carefree runaway from the Moon, moves in and convinces her to perform in a virtual world together.
13
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- (2023)
★ 7.3/10Also animation
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…
14
My Hero Academia: You're Next (2024)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and science fiction
In a society devastated by the effects of an all-out war between heroes and villains, a mysterious giant fortress suddenly appears, engulfing towns and people one after another. Then, a man reminiscent of All Might…
15
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: My Moving Story! Cactus Attack! (2015)
★ 7/10Also animation
The Noharas must survive a hoard of man-eating killer cacti after Shin-chan's father relocates the family to Mexico for work.
16
Modest Heroes (2018)
★ 6.7/10Also animation
Two tiny, aquatic humanoids search for their missing father, a boy battles a lethal allergy to eggs, and an invisible salaryman tries to become a hero.
17
Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming (1994)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and science fiction
A Saiyan Space pod crash-lands on Earth out of which a wounded Saiyan crawls: Broly, the Legendary Super Saiyan. The wounded Broly shouts out in frustration and turns into normal form. The place soon freezes, trapping…
18
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and science fiction
Ash meets the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion when it crashes down from the sky, creating a cloud of dust—and a mysterious force binds the two of them together! Volcanion despises humans and tries to get away, but it’s…
19
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks (1993)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and science fiction
It has been thirteen years since the Androids began their killing rampage and Son Gohan is the only person fighting back. He takes Bulma's son Trunks as a student and even gives his own life to save Trunks's. Now…
20
One Piece: Episode of Skypiea (2018)
★ 7.1/10Also animation
The Straw Hats embark on a dangerous trip to the sky where their destination comes straight out of a fairytale. The island of Skypiea and its grand city of gold await among the clouds, but a clash of winged clans and a…