Movies Like Haikyu!! the Movie: The End and the Beginning

If you liked Haikyu!! the Movie: The End and the Beginning (2015), a animation and drama movie directed by Susumu Mitsunaka, 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
Haikyu!! The Movie: Battle of Concepts (2017)
★ 8/10Also animation and drama
A recap film depicting the match against Shiratorizawa Academy in the third season of the anime series.
2
The Kirishima Thing (2012)
★ 6.9/10Also drama
A story about the disappearance of Kirishima, a star athlete of the volleyball club, and how his disappearance affects every person in school.
3
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.
4
Hells (2008)
★ 6.8/10Also animation
Amagane Rinne has a fatal accident while hurrying to her first day of school. She suddenly arrives at an awkward school... in Hell, filled with demons. While she struggles and wishes to go back to the world from whence…
5
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…
6
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- (2024)
★ 6.5/10Also animation
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…
7
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…
8
Sound! Euphonium the Movie - Our Promise: A Brand New Day (2019)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and drama
The next piece begins! Kumiko is now in her second year at Kitauji High School, and with a new year comes new problems. As if making it to Nationals wasn't hard enough, Kumiko is tasked with mentoring the concert…
9
BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- (2024)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and drama
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.
10
100 METERS (2025)
★ 7.8/10Also animation and drama
A gifted runner trains a determined but unskilled classmate, unaware he's creating a rival who will challenge him on the track for years to come.
11
From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and drama
Yokohama, 1963. Japan is picking itself up from the devastation of World War II and preparing to host the 1964 Olympics—and the mood is one of both optimism and conflict as the young generation struggles to throw off…
12
Genius Party Beyond (2008)
★ 6.4/10Also animation
Five stories, five maestros, five styles and one common denominator: maximum creativity. Studio 4°C, the coolest label on the planet, invites us for the second time to an exclusive reunion of a talents with a group…
13
The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light (2021)
★ 7.7/10Also animation
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…
14
Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain (2024)
★ 7.3/10Also animation
In the chambers of the Edo harem, two newcomers uncover political intrigue, rivalry and a vengeful spirit only one traveling medicine seller can vanquish.
15
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 2 (2021)
★ 8.2/10Also animation and drama
While under the care of the Outer Sailor Guardians, Hotaru begins to age rapidly. Then, the time comes for all the Sailor Guardians to reunite!
16
Persona3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth (2013)
★ 7.2/10Also animation
In the spring, male student Makoto Yuki transfers to Gekkoukan High School. However, as he heads to his new dormitory, listening to the music on his headphones, he is stopped. More precisely, time has stopped, and the…
17
Hurricane Touchdown (2000)
★ 6.8/10Also animation
After the older DigiDestined are abducted by the mysterious Kokomon, the next generation of kids team up with American DigiDestined Willis to rescue them - only to discover that their enigmatic enemy has an unexpected…
18
My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission (2021)
★ 7.6/10Also animation
A mysterious group called Humarize strongly believes in the Quirk Singularity Doomsday theory which states that when quirks get mixed further in with future generations, that power will bring forth the end of humanity…
19
Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure (1988)
★ 6.7/10Also animation
Master Roshi has succeeded at the one mission he valued most: to train Goku and Krillin to become ultimate fighters. So, he arranges for them to test their mettle at a competition hosted by Emperor Chiaotzu. Not…
20
Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna (2020)
★ 8.1/10Also animation
Tai is now a university student, living alone, working hard at school, and working every day, but with his future still undecided. Meanwhile, Matt and others continue to work on Digimon incidents and activities that…