The 2010s were the decade anime film stopped being a Ghibli-only conversation. Makoto Shinkai went global, Kyoto Animation proved it could make features, Mamoru Hosoda built his own studio, and franchise films like Madoka and Gintama outscored their TV seasons. With the Rascal Does Not Dream series heading into its finale film on October 16, it's a good moment to rank the decade that made that franchise's best movie. Here are the 12 best anime films of 2010–2019, ordered by SenpaiRanks consensus score.
Quick answer
According to SenpaiRanks, the best anime film of the 2010s is A Silent Voice (8.88) from Kyoto Animation, just ahead of Makoto Shinkai's Your Name. (8.77). Gintama: The Final Chapter – Be Forever Yorozuya (8.41) is third, followed by Hosoda's Wolf Children (8.25) and Shaft's Kizumonogatari Part 3 (8.24). Twelve films clear an 8.0 consensus score. Most of the standalone picks stream on Netflix or Crunchyroll depending on region; franchise films (Gintama, Kizumonogatari, Madoka) have thinner streaming coverage.
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The ranked list
1. A Silent Voice (Koe no Katachi) — 8.88
Kyoto Animation · 2016 · film. A former bully tries to make amends with the deaf classmate he drove out of school. Naoko Yamada turns a heavy manga into the most quietly devastating film of the decade, and it's the reason KyoAni's film work gets talked about in the same breath as its TV hits. Where to watch: Netflix in many regions. Ranking page.
2. Your Name. (Kimi no Na wa.) — 8.77
CoMix Wave Films · 2016 · film. Two teenagers who've never met start waking up in each other's bodies. Makoto Shinkai's breakout became a global box-office event, and ten years later it still holds the No. 2 slot here. Where to watch: Official listings include Netflix, Crunchyroll, Prime Video and Max, depending on region. Ranking page.
3. Gintama: The Final Chapter – Be Forever Yorozuya — 8.41
Sunrise · 2013 · film. Gintoki gets thrown into a ruined future where he's already dead. It's the best Gintama film, but it's built for fans: watch at least the first few TV seasons before you press play. Where to watch: No current official streaming listing; check the show page for regional availability. Ranking page.
4. Wolf Children (Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki) — 8.25
Studio Chizu / Madhouse · 2012 · film. A young widow raises two half-wolf kids in the countryside. Mamoru Hosoda's best film on our board, and the one people quietly cry through on a second watch. Where to watch: Crunchyroll in supported regions. Ranking page.
5. Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu — 8.24
Shaft · 2017 · film. The bloody finale of Araragi's vampire spring break. Watch the three Kizumonogatari films back to back; Part 3 is where Shaft's style pays off. Where to watch: No current official streaming listing; check the show page. Ranking page.
6. I Want to Eat Your Pancreas — 8.15
Studio VOLN · 2018 · film. A withdrawn student finds the diary of a classmate who's terminally ill, and she decides he's going to spend her last months with her. Ignore the title; it's a gentle, sharp drama. Where to watch: Netflix in many regions. Ranking page.
7. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion — 8.12
Shaft · 2013 · film. The sequel that blew up the TV ending and started a decade of arguments. Essential before the new Walpurgisnacht: Rising film. Where to watch: No current official streaming listing; check the show page. Ranking page.
8. Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl — 8.12
CloverWorks · 2019 · film. The direct follow-up to Bunny Girl Senpai, adapting light novel volumes 6 and 7: the Shoko arc, and the best thing the franchise has made. It's back in the conversation this week because the series finale film, Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend, opens in Japan on October 16, and Aniplex just streamed its first four minutes. Where to watch: Crunchyroll (sub and dub since June 2025), Netflix in some regions. Ranking page.
9. Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll — 8.08
Kyoto Animation · 2019 · film. Violet tutors a noble girl at a boarding school, then the story jumps years ahead. A side story, but a gorgeous one; watch it after the TV series and before the 2020 finale film. Where to watch: Netflix. Ranking page.
10. Hotarubi no Mori e (Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light) — 8.04
Brain's Base · 2011 · film. A 44-minute story about a girl and a forest spirit she can never touch. From the Natsume's Book of Friends creator, and the best short film on the list. Where to watch: Bilibili in some regions; check the show page. Ranking page.
11. Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms — 8.02
P.A. Works · 2018 · film. An immortal girl raises a human boy who'll age past her. Mari Okada's directing debut, and the most underseen film in this top 12. Where to watch: Official listings include Crunchyroll, Prime Video, Max and Tubi, depending on region. Ranking page.
12. Weathering With You (Tenki no Ko) — 8.01
CoMix Wave Films · 2019 · film. A runaway boy meets a girl who can stop the rain, for a price. Shinkai's follow-up to Your Name closes the decade just above the 8.0 line. Where to watch: Official listings include Netflix, Prime Video and Max, depending on region. Ranking page.
Just outside the top 12
In This Corner of the World (MAPPA, 2016) at 7.93, Ghibli's The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (2013) at 7.91 and The Wind Rises (2013) at 7.85 all sit just under the cut. The Ghibli titles are ranked against the rest of the studio's catalogue in our Studio Ghibli movies ranking.
How to use this list
Standalone films (A Silent Voice, Your Name, Wolf Children, Pancreas, Maquia, Weathering With You, Hotarubi) need zero homework. The franchise entries do: Rascal needs Bunny Girl Senpai, Violet needs the TV series, Madoka needs the original 12 episodes, and Gintama needs a lot. For this year's releases, see the best anime movies of 2026; for the all-format board, see the best anime of all time. Think Your Name should beat A Silent Voice? Rate both on their ranking pages and the order moves.
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Frequently asked questions
Q: What is the best anime movie of the 2010s?
A: A Silent Voice (2016, Kyoto Animation) ranks first on SenpaiRanks at 8.88, just ahead of Your Name. at 8.77.
Q: Where can I watch A Silent Voice?
A: A Silent Voice streams on Netflix in many regions.
Q: Is Your Name better than Weathering With You?
A: On SenpaiRanks, yes: Your Name. scores 8.77 and Weathering With You scores 8.01, the 12th-best film of the decade.
Q: Do I need to watch the TV series before Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl?
A: Yes. The film continues directly from the 13-episode Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai TV series.
Q: When does Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend come out?
A: The finale film opens in Japanese theaters on October 16, 2026.