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DOTA: Dragon's Blood 2021
Series
After encounters with a dragon and a princess on her own mission, a Dragon Knight becomes embroiled in events larger than he could have ever imagined.
The sides of DOTA: Dragon's Blood
- A knight bound to a dragon
- A princess on a secret mission
- A demon hunting the last dragons
Good for you if
- you like a fantasy world of elves, moon goddesses and dragons.
- you like sword fights and dragon battles.
Bad for you if
- you can't stand bloody fights and severed limbs.
- you don't watch animated series.
About: duty · faith · destiny
The Odyssey 2026
Film
Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.
The sides of The Odyssey
- Odysseus sailing home after Troy
- Gods and sea monsters in his way
- A wife and son waiting in Ithaca
Good for you if
- you want ancient ships, storms and monsters on a huge screen.
- you like a man surviving one ordeal after another to get home.
- you love Greek myth, with its meddling gods and monsters from Homer.
Bad for you if
- nearly three hours is too much for one evening.
- you can't stand brutal battles and monster attacks.
About: homecoming · cunning · the gods
Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV 2016
Anime
The magical kingdom of Lucis is home to the world’s last remaining Crystal, and the menacing empire of Niflheim is determined to steal it. King Regis of Lucis commands an elite force of soldiers called the Kingsglaive. Wielding their king’s magic, they fight to protect Lucis. As the overwhelming military might of the empire bears down, King Regis is faced with an impossible ultimatum – to marry his son, Prince Noctis to Princess Lunafreya of Tenebrae, captive of Niflheim, and surrender his lands to Niflheim rule. Although the king concedes, it becomes clear that the empire will stop at nothing to achieve their devious goals, with only the Kingsglaive standing between them and world domination.
The sides of Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV
- A soldier using the king's magic
- An empire after the last Crystal
- A princess promised in marriage
Good for you if
- you like huge battles with giant daemons.
- you like photorealistic computer animation.
- you like Nyx Ulric teleporting through a fight.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated films.
- you can't get into invented kingdoms of magic and crystals.
About: loyalty · betrayal · duty
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood 2009
Anime
Disregard for alchemy’s laws ripped half of Edward Elric’s limbs from his body and left his brother Alphonse’s soul clinging to a suit of armor. To restore what was lost, the brothers seek the Philosopher’s Stone. Enemies and allies – the corrupt military, the Homunculi, and foreign alchemists – will alter the Elric brothers course, but their purpose will remain unchanged and their bond unbreakable.
The sides of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
- Two brothers who paid for alchemy with their bodies
- A soul bound to a suit of armor
- A conspiracy inside the army
Good for you if
- you like a world where alchemy has strict laws and a price.
- you like two brothers who never give up on each other.
- you want fights against Homunculi that keep raising the stakes.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch anime.
- you can't commit to sixty-four episodes.
About: brotherhood · sacrifice · power
The Odyssey 1997
Series
Warrior Odysseus leaves his idyllic life in the kingdom of Ithaca to fight in the Trojan War. Following victory, he now must endure a lengthy, decade-long return journey, and with all his wits, overcome deadly monsters, powerful forces of nature, seductive enchantresses, and even journey into the bowels of the Underworld.
The sides of The Odyssey
- Odysseus leaving Ithaca for Troy
- Ten years trying to sail home
- Monsters, gods and the Underworld
Good for you if
- you like Greek myths with gods and monsters on screen.
- you like ancient Greece and the Trojan War.
- you like a hero fighting his way past the Cyclops.
Bad for you if
- you find 1990s TV effects dated.
- you'd rather not watch a three-hour miniseries.
About: homecoming · loyalty · fate
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 2022
Series
Beginning in a time of relative peace, we follow an ensemble cast of characters as they confront the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.
The sides of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
- Galadriel hunting Sauron
- The island kingdom of Númenor
- A stranger fallen from the sky
Good for you if
- you want more Middle-earth, thousands of years before the Fellowship.
- you like vast landscapes and battles on a big-screen scale.
- you like Númenor, Lindon and Khazad-dûm built down to the last detail.
Bad for you if
- you need a story that moves fast from one scene to the next.
- you lose track of elves, dwarves, men and Harfoots spread across separate stories.
About: good and evil · power · legacy
Blood of Zeus 2020
Series
In a brewing war between the gods of Olympus and the titans, Heron, a commoner living on the outskirts of ancient Greece, becomes mankind's best hope of surviving an evil demon army, when he discovers the secrets of his past.
The sides of Blood of Zeus
- A demigod son of Zeus
- Gods against titans and demons
- Hera's jealousy of Zeus's affairs
Good for you if
- you like bloody battles between gods and demons.
- you love Greek myths retold with a new hero.
- you like the feuds of Zeus's family and his hidden son.
Bad for you if
- you can't stand gore and beheadings, even drawn.
- you don't watch animated series.
About: fate · family · revenge
Fate/Zero 2011
Anime
The Fourth Holy Grail War has begun, and seven mages must summon heroes from history to battle each other to the death. Only one mage-and-hero pair will remain to claim the Grail and have their wishes granted! Kiritsugu Emiya was once an assassin but now fights in this war to save the world from those who would destroy it with the Grail’s power.
The sides of Fate/Zero
- Seven mages fighting for the Holy Grail
- Heroes from history summoned as fighters
- A former assassin who wants to save the world
Good for you if
- you like huge duels between legendary heroes.
- you like a cold assassin who will do anything for his ideal.
- you like following seven mage-and-hero pairs, each with their own plan.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch anime.
- you need some hope, and almost nobody here gets their wish.
About: idealism · sacrifice · what makes a king
Fate/Apocrypha 2017
Anime
There was once a Holy Grail War waged by Mages and Heroic Spirits in a town of Fuyuki. However, one Mage took advantage of the chaos of World War II to steal a Holy Grail. Several decades have passed, and the Yggdmillennia family, who took upon the Holy Grail as its symbol, defected from the Mages' Association. Furious, the Association sent forces to deal with the Yggdmillennia, but were defeated. With the Holy Grail system changed, war at an unprecedented scale breaks out.
The sides of Fate/Apocrypha
- A war between two teams of summoned heroes
- Legends like Vlad III and Joan of Arc
- A homunculus who wants to live
Good for you if
- you like legendary heroes clashing in huge magic battles.
- you like the Fate world of mages and the Holy Grail.
- you like a large cast of heroes split into two sides.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch anime.
- you can't stand bloody battles on screen.
About: free will · sacrifice · war
Attack on Titan 2013
Anime
100 years ago, the last remnants of humanity were forced to retreat behind the towering walls of a fortified city to escape the massive, man-eating Titans that roamed the land outside their fortress. Only the members of the Scouting Legion dared to stray beyond the safety of the walls – but even those brave warriors seldom returned alive. Those within the city clung to the illusion of a peaceful existence until the day that dream was shattered, and their slim chance at survival was reduced to one horrifying choice: kill – or be devoured!
The sides of Attack on Titan
- Survival against impossible odds
- Twists that flip who the enemy is
- War, freedom and what it costs
Good for you if
- you like humanity trapped behind walls with giants outside.
- you like a story that turns everything upside down halfway.
- you can take a dark, brutal war story.
Bad for you if
- giants eating people ruin it for you.
- you don't watch anime.
About: freedom · war · revenge
Secret Level 2024
Series
Adult animated series of original short stories which are set within the worlds of beloved video games. Each episode serves as a gateway to a new adventure, unlocking exciting worlds from beloved gaming classics and highly anticipated new titles.
The sides of Secret Level
- Short stories set in video game worlds
- A new game and a new art style each episode
- Space marines, warrior gods and giant robots
Good for you if
- you like short, loud battles that get to the point.
- you like a different animation style every episode.
- you want to step inside game worlds like Warhammer 40K, Mega Man and Dungeons & Dragons.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated series.
- you want characters you follow for a whole season.
About: games · heroism · sacrifice
The Vision of Escaflowne 1996
Anime
High school student Hitomi is transported from Earth to the magical world of Gaea, where she meets boy prince Van Fanel, and is caught up in his quest to unite the countries of Gaea against the ominous Zaibach empire. On the way, she discovers an hidden ability and strives to unravel layers of mystery surrounding Van, his past, and the giant machine known as Escaflowne.
The sides of The Vision of Escaflowne
- A schoolgirl pulled into another world
- A young prince and his giant armour
- An empire at war
Good for you if
- you like Gaea, a world of floating ships, dragons and tarot cards.
- you like Hitomi torn between Van and Allen.
- you like a big choral score by Yoko Kanno.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch anime.
- you find 1990s anime dated.
About: fate · war · first love
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works 2010
Anime
In the World before, novice mage Shirou Emiya summoned and bonded with beautiful heroic spirit Saber as they became enmeshed in the battle for supremacy known as the fifth Holy Grail War. Fate, however, is a fickle mistress, and there was more than one way for that story to transpire. Now, in an alternate timeline, the pairing’s destiny becomes more tightly intertwined with that of high school student/secret Mage Rin Tohsaka and her Servant Archer. Even if you think you know what will happen next, prepare to be surprised as new twists await at every turn.
The sides of Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
- A teenage mage drawn into the Holy Grail War
- Rin Tohsaka and her Servant Archer
- Heroes of legend summoned to fight
Good for you if
- you like sword fights between summoned heroes of legend.
- you like a secret war between mages fought for the Holy Grail.
- you like a hero whose true identity changes how you see him.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch anime.
- you won't read subtitles.
- you can't stand bloody sword fights.
About: ideals · sacrifice · destiny
As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.
The sides of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- The biggest battles of the trilogy
- Two hobbits climbing a mountain
- Saying goodbye
Good for you if
- you want the siege of Minas Tirith and the charge of the Rohirrim on a big screen.
- you like an ending that takes its time to say goodbye.
- you've loved this world and want to see it through.
Bad for you if
- over three hours, with several endings, is too much for you.
- you roll your eyes at big, sincere speeches. Aragorn rallies an army at the Black Gate.
About: friendship · sacrifice · home
Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK 2024
Anime
A colossal-sized omnibus film bringing together the last two episodes of Attack on Titan in the franchise's first-ever theatrical experience. After venturing beyond the walls and separated from his comrades, Eren finds himself inspired by this new truth and plots the "Rumbling," a terrifying plan to eradicate every living thing in the world. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, a motley crew of Eren's former comrades and enemies scramble to halt his deadly mission. The only question is, can they stop him?
The sides of Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK
- Eren's Rumbling
- Former comrades and enemies joined against him
- The final episodes on the big screen
Good for you if
- you followed Eren this far and want to see how it ends.
- you like colossal titans marching across the world on a big screen.
- you can take an ending where nobody wins cleanly.
Bad for you if
- you can't stand giants crushing whole cities.
- you don't watch anime.
- you won't read subtitles for two and a half hours.
About: freedom · genocide · friendship
Princess Mononoke 1997
Anime
Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Emishi people, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it. Ashitaka must find a way to bring balance to this conflict.
The sides of Princess Mononoke
- A cursed prince heading west
- A girl raised by wolves
- Gods of the forest against an iron town
Good for you if
- you like an epic with gods, spirits and wolves.
- you like a story where nature fights back.
- you like Lady Eboshi, who cuts down the forest and shelters lepers.
Bad for you if
- blood and severed limbs may shock you or kids.
- you don't watch animated films.
- you won't read subtitles. It's in Japanese (a dub exists).
About: nature · hatred · coexistence
Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas 2009
Anime
The Sacred war tale that took place during the 18th century is now unveiled. Tenma, Alone and Sasha, three orphans living their childhood protecting each other and then separated at diferent ages made a pact to meet again. Find themselves again connected but now in roles they never saw as posible. Pegasus, Hades and Athena. Its now time to fight but destiny can be bitter since war between Athena and Hades forces can put old friends and families face to face.
The sides of Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas
- Three orphans who promised to meet again
- Athena's knights against Hades in the 18th century
- Gold Saints and their armour
Good for you if
- you like knights in armour fighting with cosmic powers.
- you like two childhood friends turned into enemies by the gods.
- you like Greek myths turned into a holy war.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch anime.
- you roll your eyes at speeches about friendship and destiny.
About: destiny · friendship · sacrifice
Warriors of the Wind 1984
Anime
After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley engage in an epic struggle to restore the bond between humanity and Earth.
The sides of Warriors of the Wind
- A princess who flies a glider
- A toxic jungle and giant insects
- Kingdoms at war over an ancient weapon
Good for you if
- you like a heroine who glides over a toxic jungle full of giant insects.
- you like a heroine who would rather understand the jungle than burn it.
- you like a world after the end of the world, drawn in detail.
Bad for you if
- you find 1980s animation dated.
- you don't watch anime.
About: ecology · war · peace
Drifters 2016
Anime
Shimazu Toyohisa is a real-life samurai who fought in the pivotal Battle of Sekigahara. In his dying moments, Shimazu is transported to a world of magic with other famous warriors throughout history. These warriors are forced to fight each other in an endless battle.
The sides of Drifters
- A samurai from the Battle of Sekigahara
- Oda Nobunaga in a world of elves and dwarves
- Historical figures at war in another world
Good for you if
- you like Toyohisa charging into battle hunting for heads.
- you like spotting famous figures from history in a fantasy war.
- you laugh at gags in the middle of a massacre.
Bad for you if
- you can't stand beheadings and bloody battles.
- you don't watch anime.
About: war · honor · legacy
Arcane 2021
Series
Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun, two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions.
The sides of Arcane
- Two sisters on opposite sides of a war
- A rich city above and a poor city below
- Magic powered by crystals
Good for you if
- you like animation that looks like moving paintings.
- you like Vi and Jinx, sisters who love each other and can't stop fighting.
- you like fights cut to songs written for the show.
Bad for you if
- you don't watch animated series.
- you need some hope, and the bond between the sisters keeps breaking.
About: sisterhood · inequality · grief · progress