Movies Like Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2001)

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns is a 2001 action, adventure, animation, drama, family, fantasy film from Masamitsu Hidaka with a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Final Fantasy VII: Last Order and High School of the Dead: Drifters of the Dead.

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Final Fantasy VII: Last Order

2005

After the destruction of Nibelheim at the hands of Sephiroth, Zack and Cloud are on the run from Shinra Inc. As they make their way back to Midgar, they recall the horrible events that happened at Nibelheim, as well as fight for survival against Shinra.

6.5

MagicScore

High School of the Dead: Drifters of the Dead

2011

In their efforts to find a safe haven from the zombie apocalypse, the gang find themselves on a deserted island. Now, they take advantage of the momentary respite to enjoy some surf, sand and bathing suits!

7.4

MagicScore

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

2018

A young athlete whose running days might be behind her, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a big secret—the only thing they have in common is the annual Wind Festival in Fula City. The festival celebrates the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, who brings the wind that powers this seaside city. When a series of threats endangers not just the festival, but all the people and Pokémon of Fula City, it’ll take more than just Satoshi and Pikachu to save the day! Can everyone put aside their differences and work together—or will it all end in destruction?

7.1

MagicScore

Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko

1993

"Kamen Rider SD: Strange!? Kumo Otoko" is an animated OVA based on the gag manga Kamen Rider SD: Hurricane Legend. This cute and comedic short movie features chibi versions of the Showa Era Kamen Riders, as they team up against the evil GranShocker organization, while Kamen Rider Black RX tries to confess his love to female sports instructor Michiru.

6.6

MagicScore

Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie

2001

Increasingly disturbed by the dark energies building within him, Ryu is confronted by Shun, a boy claiming to be the brother he never knew. But before Ryu can consider whether Shun's timely appearance might be more than coincidental, Shun is kidnapped by Shadowlaw. To recover Shun, Ryu must undertake the ultimate journey of self-discovery and learn to control the power threatening to consume him.

6.4

MagicScore

Noblesse: Awakening

2016

Rai wakes up from 820-years long sleep and starts his new life as a student in a high school founded by his loyal servant, Frankenstein. But his peaceful days with other human students are soon interrupted by mysterious attackers known as the "Unions".

7.4

MagicScore

Riki-Oh: The Wall of Hell

1989

In the late 1990s, society is descending into ecological collapse and totalitarianism. Saiga Riki-Oh, a mysterious man with a six-pointed star on his fist, finds himself at the privately-owned Tokyo State Prison. Serving a term of three years due to assault, his first offense, Riki-Oh openly antagonizes The Four Emperors, four powerful prisoners that control the prison and keep the rest of the inmates in line...

7.0

MagicScore

One Piece: Defeat the Pirate Ganzack!

1998

While Luffy and his crew of Zoro and Nami are starving on their small boat, they are attacked by a large monster. Nami is taken away, while Luffy and Zoro wash up on shore. There they meet a young girl, Medaka, and learn of the sad history of the island. The evil Pirate Ganzack has taken away all the men in the village and enslaved them, including Medaka's father. Now Luffy, Zoro, and Medaka must infiltrate Ganzack's base in order to rescue the villagers and Nami.

6.6

MagicScore

Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Yuria

2007

Second part of the new Fist of the North Star movie pentalogy presenting the story from Yuria's perspective, spanning from her childhood, including the day she first met Kenshiro.

6.2

MagicScore

#10

Black Butler: Book of Murder

2014

At the Queen’s request, Ciel and the demon butler Sebastian host an extravagant dinner party for the who’s who of the London underground. But an evening that begins with the promise of unmatched elegance quickly spirals into mayhem when their most distinguished guest is found murdered in his room. Now, trapped in the Phantomhive Manor by a dark and stormy night, Ciel and Sebastian must work together with their high-class guests, including the legendary author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, to find the murderer in their midst before the blame falls on the host and his somewhat suspicious staff.

8.0

MagicScore

#11

Tokyo Ghoul: Jack

2015

Who needs school, who needs baseball, and who needs friends? That's the attitude of high school delinquent, Taishi Fura, who became a loner after falling out with his peers. One day, he witnesses the brutal attack of a ghoul, which left one of his former friends in the hospital and the other dead. Determined to avenge them, Fura decides to pursue the man-eating monster. His efforts allow him to cross paths with Kishou Arima, a quiet student who also attends his high school. Arima, however, is no ordinary student. Despite his young age, he is a full-fledged investigator of the CCG, a government task force that strives to deal with the ghoul threat. Together, Fura and Arima hunt down the ghoul, known as Lantern, but it soon becomes apparent the monster may be closer than anyone suspects. In this side story, Tokyo Ghoul: "Jack" offers a glimpse into the past of Kishou Arima, well before he ever became the CCG's feared God of Death.

7.6

MagicScore

#12

The Testament of Sister New Devil: Departures

2018

The first movie based on the TV Series The Testament of Sister New Devil, takes place right after the season 2 final.

7.6

MagicScore

#13

Rurouni Kenshin: New Kyoto Arc: The Chirps of Light

2012

Shishio's plan is enacted while Kenshin and Misao help defend the city.

7.3

MagicScore

#14

Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!

2003

Naruto and his friends must get back a jug of stolen holy water from a band of higher class ninjas.

7.2

MagicScore

#15

Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans

2010

Dr. Raichi is one of the only survivors of the Tuffles, a race that once lived on Planet Plant before the coming of the Saiyans. The Saiyans not only massacred the entire Tuffle race, but also stole their technology and conquered the planet, renaming it Planet Vegeta in honor of their king. Raichi managed to escape with a capsule and found refuge on the Dark Planet, a world at the end of the universe. His only wish is to eradicate the last remaining Saiyans.

7.1

MagicScore

#16

Fighting Spirit - Mashiba vs. Kimura

2003

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.

6.9

MagicScore

#17

Dragon's Heaven

1988

A thousand years after the war that stopped the robot uprising, a human-allied mech awakens to find the battle rages on in Brazil. In the new world, he and his fresh-faced human operator launch a plan to confront his old archnemesis and bring the age-old conflict to an end.

6.8

MagicScore

#18

Rurouni Kenshin: New Kyoto Arc: Cage of Flames

2011

Although she's only sixteen and looks even younger, Misao Makimachi is already a skilled and competent member of the Oniwabanshu ninja clan. That's fortunate for Misao, because her onimitsu talents may be all that keeps her alive when a journey in search of the leader of the clan, Aoshi Shinomori, leads her instead into a face-to-face encounter with an even more dangerous man and a plot to overthrow the Meiji government! Quickly enmeshed in the affairs of the legendary assassin Hitokiri Battosai, now known as Kenshin Himura, wielder of the reverse-blade sword, Misao finds herself pulled into the middle of a deadly intrigue against Makoto Shishio, who is orchestrating the conquest of all Japan - beginning with Kyoto!

6.5

MagicScore

#19

Riding Bean

1989

Bean Bandit and his partner Rally Vincent are couriers for hire - transporting clients and delivering goods in his custom sports car "Roadbuster" for a hefty price. But when they are hired to escort a kidnapped girl named Chelsea to her home, they don't realize they're being framed for kidnapping as their former clients Semmerling and Carrie plan their escape with Chelsea's father and the ransom money.

6.4

MagicScore

#20

Lupin the Third: Green vs Red

2008

When a Lupin impersonator is arrested for shoplifting in Tokyo, dozens of other copycats converge on the city to clear the name of Arsene Lupin III. The real Lupin is in town too, both to watch the show and to steal a mysterious item called the Ice Cube. But one of those impostors also has sights on the Cube. Is he good enough to beat the original at his own game?

6.3

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns?

The top films similar to Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns by MovieMagicScore are Final Fantasy VII: Last Order (6.5), High School of the Dead: Drifters of the Dead (7.4), Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us (7.1). Each shares action/adventure/animation/drama/family/fantasy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns worth watching?

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10 from 415 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns?

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2001) is a action, adventure, animation, drama, family, fantasy film directed by Masamitsu Hidaka, starring Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka.

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About movies like Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns

This ranked list pairs Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns (2001), a action and adventure and animation and drama and family and fantasy film from Masamitsu Hidaka, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Rica Matsumoto take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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