Movies Like Lullaby for Wednesday's Cinderella

If you liked Lullaby for Wednesday's Cinderella (1987), a animation movie directed by Hiroyuki Yokoyama and Motosuke Takahashi, 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
Initial D Legend 2: Racer (2015)
★ 7.9/10Also animation
The leader of rival group Myogi NightKids, Takeshi, wants to challenge the now infamous Takumi in a race down Akina. As Takumi questions his identity as a racer, he discovers that, behind the wheel, there’s more to…
2
Initial D Legend 3: Dream (2016)
★ 7.5/10Also animation
Takumi Fujiawara has garnered the attention of the street racer Ryousuke Takahashi, leader of the RedSuns. As he prepares for the biggest race in his life, Takumi finds himself trying to juggle his passion for racing…
3
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.
4
Initial D: Third Stage (2001)
★ 6.9/10Also animation
With high school graduation right around the corner, Takumi Fujiwara has a lot on his mind and a lot to prepare for. Everything becomes even more complicated when Takumi is offered a spot on Ryosuke Takahashi's elite…
5
Venus Wars (1989)
★ 6.7/10Also animation
The new frontier of Venus has degenerated into a dystopia ravaged by the civil war between Ishtar and Aphrodia. Bubbly reporter Susan Sommers arrives in the capitol of Aphrodia just before it's captured by Ishtar. She…
6
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison (2011)
★ 7.3/10Also animation
After his capture for attempted assassination of the Raikage, leader of Kumogakure, as well as killing Jōnin from Kirigakure and Iwagakure, Naruto is imprisoned in Hōzukijou: A criminal containment facility known as…
7
Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura (2003)
★ 7/10Also animation
Kimura finally has his championship match. It takes place at the annual champion carnival. But now he must face the intense champion, Mashiba for the Junior Lightweight championship.
8
Initial D Legend 1: Awakening (2014)
★ 7.8/10Also animation
Koichiro of the Akina Speedstars witnesses a mysterious driver outmaneuver rival Keisuke of the Akagi RedSuns. The race, he later discovers, was won by none other than his own co-worker, Takumi. What happens next is…
9
Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01 (1987)
★ 6.1/10Also animation
Ace female test pilot Kusomoto Elle humiliates macho tank driver Lt. Kilgore in the first demonstration of the advanced personal battle tank, the MADOX. Kilgore vows revenge, and gets his chance when the army rather…
10
100 METERS (2025)
★ 7.8/10Also animation
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
The First Slam Dunk (2022)
★ 7.8/10Also animation
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…
12
Ranma 1/2: Team Ranma vs. the Legendary Phoenix (1994)
★ 7.7/10Also animation
Kuno purchases a strange egg, believing that the mysterious powers of the legendary Phoenix will help him defeat Ranma. But when the egg hatches on his head, the bird goes out of control and wreaks havoc all over…
13
Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody (2006)
★ 6.9/10Also animation
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…
14
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013)
★ 6.9/10Also animation
After the defeat of Majin Buu, a powerful God of Destruction known as Beerus searches for the Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza. Realizing the threat Beerus poses to Earth, the Z-fighters must stop him. Only Goku…
15
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire (2009)
★ 7.4/10Also animation
Ninjas with bloodline limits begin disappearing in all the countries and blame points toward the fire nation. By Tsunade's order, Kakashi is sacrificed to prevent an all out war. After inheriting charms left by…
16
My Hero Academia: You're Next (2024)
★ 7.3/10Also animation
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…
17
The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014)
★ 7.5/10Also animation
Two years after the events of the Fourth Great Ninja War, the moon that Hagoromo Otsutsuki created long ago to seal away the Gedo Statue begins to descend towards the world, threatening to become a meteor that would…
18
Gintama: The Very Final (2021)
★ 8.2/10Also animation
The countdown to destruction has begun! Gintoki and the others set out to fulfill the wishes of their teacher Shoyo and thwart Utsuro's plans. Shinpachi, Kagura, the Shinsengumi, members of the Kabuki District, and…
19
Gintama: The Final Chapter - Be Forever Yorozuya (2013)
★ 8.1/10Also animation
What would have happened if the Shiroyasha never existed? Edo is thrown to chaos by a mysterious cause. Sakata Gintoki, now lives in a world where the future has changed, without him. What has happened to the Yorozuya?…
20
Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura (2024)
★ 7.7/10Also animation
It's the ultimate showdown. The toughest fighters from "Baki Hanma" and "Kengan Ashura" clash in this unprecedented, hard-hitting martial arts crossover.