The Best Classic Japanese Anime On Streaming
Use this JustWatch streaming guide to find a full list of all classic Japanese anime available on streaming. Find the best in this genre alongside those classic Japanese anime that have flown under the radar. Regardless of which streaming services you use—Netflix, Max, Paramount+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, or any other—JustWatch has you covered.
You can use JustWatch filters to compile a list of classic Japanese anime that perfectly suits your preferences. Filter by IMDb rating to find the highest-rated movies in the genre, or use the release year filter to discover Japanese anime from different eras. You can also filter by runtime, price, and age rating.
The most popular classic Japanese anime
Japanese anime movies open up a whole new world of imagination and whimsy. Some of the best movies in this genre include the Studio Ghibli classics such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, Ponyo, The Tale of Princess Kaguya, The Boy and the Heron, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Castle in the Sky, Grave of the Fireflies, and Kiki’s Delivery Service. Other non-Ghibli anime classics include Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Only Yesterday, Demon Slayer, Pokemon: The Movie, One Piece Film Red, and Cowboy Bebop: The Movie.
Overlooked classic Japanese anime movies
You might have missed these incredible and overlooked Japanese anime classics: The First Slam Dunk, In This Corner of the World, Millennium Actress, Tokyo Godfathers, Metropolis, Paprika, Perfect Blue, Josee, The Tiger and the Fish, Blue Giant, and The Animatrix.
Other genres
If you enjoy these classic Japanese anime, you might also like epic fantasy movies, animated musicals, or Western animation. You can also discover classic Japanese anime shows such as One Piece, Dan Da Dan, or Attack on Titan.
