Movies Like Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond (2018)

Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond is a 2018 animation, drama, fantasy film from Takahiro Omori with a MovieMagicScore of 7.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Toy Story 5 and Michael.

Animation Drama Fantasy

Toy Story 5

2026

When Bonnie receives a Lilypad tablet as a gift and becomes obsessed, Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs become exponentially harder when they have to go head to head with the all-new threat to playtime.

7.5

MagicScore

Michael

2026

The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.

8.7

MagicScore

Salitan

2024

A suspicious wife follows her husband in Bali. She meets a dashing man who captures her heart. She soon wants her husband to really have an affair to alleviate the guilt she is feeling.

4.7

MagicScore

Mortal Kombat II

2026

The fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

8.0

MagicScore

Damage

1992

The life of a respected British politician at the height of his career crumbles when he becomes obsessed with his son's lover.

6.6

MagicScore

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

2026

Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.

8.2

MagicScore

Toy Story 4

2019

Woody has always been confident about his place in the world, devoted to taking care of his kid—whether that's Andy or Bonnie. But after Bonnie creates a reluctant new toy called "Forky", a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends challenges everything Woody believes about loyalty, purpose, and what it truly means to be a toy.

7.5

MagicScore

Avatar: Fire and Ash

2025

In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.

7.6

MagicScore

Blast

2026

Follows a family trained to protect the powerless who become the most dangerous obstacle of all.

7.0

MagicScore

#10

Your Fault: London

2026

Nick and Noah are both embarking on life-changing adventures that are threatening to pull them apart—Nick in business with his father and Noah starting a fresh chapter at Oxford University. Now living separate lives, and meeting new people, they find themselves entangled in temptations, rivalries, and betrayals and their bond is tested like never before. As secrets unravel and temptation rises, they must fight to hold onto each other—or risk losing everything.

7.6

MagicScore

#11

Swapped

2026

A small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of the Valley, magically trade places and set off on an adventure of a lifetime to switch back. Their journey soon uncovers a greater threat—one that could endanger not only their species, but the entire valley they call home.

9.0

MagicScore

#12

Toy Story

1995

Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.

8.0

MagicScore

#13

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

2026

Avatar Aang, the world's last Airbender, learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands and threatens to upend the peace they sacrificed everything to achieve.

TBR

MagicScore

#14

The Punisher: One Last Kill

2026

As Frank Castle searches for meaning beyond revenge, an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight.

8.3

MagicScore

#15

Masters of the Universe

2026

After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.

7.1

MagicScore

#16

The Shawshank Redemption

1994

Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to work for an amoral warden. During his long stretch in prison, Dufresne comes to be admired by the other inmates -- including an older prisoner named Red -- for his integrity and unquenchable sense of hope.

8.7

MagicScore

#17

Karuppu

2026

In a world where justice falters, guardian deity Vettai Karuppu takes the guise of a lawyer to battle a corrupt legal system preying on the powerless.

6.8

MagicScore

#18

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

2025

The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins.

7.7

MagicScore

#19

Hoppers

2026

Scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals. Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined.

8.2

MagicScore

#20

Kaulayaw

2024

Two college schoolmates venture into the world of cybersex to support their needs. They fulfill their fans' sexual fantasy only to realized that they too, are falling for each other.

5.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond?

The top films similar to Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond by MovieMagicScore are Toy Story 5 (7.5), Michael (8.7), Salitan (4.7). Each shares animation/drama/fantasy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond worth watching?

Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.3/10 from 27 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond?

Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond (2018) is a animation, drama, fantasy film directed by Takahiro Omori, starring Hiroshi Kamiya, Kazuhiko Inoue, Kazuma Horie.

Where can I find more recommendations like Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more animation recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond

This ranked list pairs Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond (2018), a animation and drama and fantasy film from Takahiro Omori, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Hiroshi Kamiya 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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