
50 Movies Like Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990) You Need to Watch Next
Bardock, Son Goku's father, is a low-ranking Saiyan soldier who was given the power to see into the future by the last remaining alien on a planet he just destroyed. He witnesses the destruction of hi
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If you loved Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990) by Mitsuo Hashimoto, here are 50 movies that share its content DNA. iRankMovies measures real similarity using cosine similarity across eight weighted dimensions — genre (50%), tone (12%), pace (10%), structure (8%), era (7%), theme (6%), audience (4%) and narrative perspective (3%) — not just the rating. The closest matches according to our analysis are Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion, Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale. Every title is ranked by how closely it matches and backed by the iRank Score, a composite of IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic and TMDb across 12,000+ analysed titles.
50 Movies Similar to Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012 · Hideaki Anno
Fourteen years after Third Impact, Shinji Ikari awakens to a world he does not remember. He hasn't aged. Much of Earth is laid in ruins, NERV has been dismantled, and people who he once protected have
In common: Action · Animation · Drama

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997 · Hideaki Anno
SEELE orders an all-out attack on NERV, aiming to destroy the Evas before Gendo can advance his own plans for the Human Instrumentality Project. Shinji is pushed to the limits of his sanity as he is f
In common: Animation · Drama · Fantasy

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale
2017 · Tomohiko Ito
In 2026, a new machine called the Augma is developed to compete against the NerveGear and its successor, the Amusphere. A next-gen wearable device, the Augma doesn't have a full-dive function like its
In common: Action · Animation

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
2005 · Tetsuya Nomura
Two years have passed since the final battle with Sephiroth. Though Midgar, city of mako, city of prosperity, has been reduced to ruins, its people slowly but steadily walk the road to reconstruction.
In common: Action · Animation

Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound
1993 · Yoshihiro Ueda
Mr. Money is holding another World Martial Arts Tournament and Mr. Satan invites everyone in the world to join in. Little does he know that Bojack, an ancient villain who has escaped his prison, is co
In common: Action · Animation · Science Fiction

Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler
1992 · Daisuke Nishio
Cooler has resurrected himself as a robot and is enslaving the people of New Namek. Goku and the gang must help.
In common: Action · Animation · Science Fiction

Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
1989 · Daisuke Nishio
In order to wish for immortality and avenge his father, Garlic Jr. collects the dragon balls, kidnapping Goku's son Gohan in the process. Goku, Kami, Piccolo, and Krillin unite to rescue Gohan and sav
In common: Action · Animation · Fantasy

The Boy and the Beast
2015 · Mamoru Hosoda
Kyuta, a boy living in Shibuya, and Kumatetsu, a lonesome beast from Jutengai, an imaginary world. One day, Kyuta forays into the imaginary world and, as he's looking for his way back, meets Kumatetsu
In common: Action · Animation

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds
2008 · Hajime Kamegaki
A mysterious group of ninjas makes a surprise attack on the Konohagakure, which takes great damage. The nightmare of another Shinobi World War could become a reality. Sasuke, who was still a missing n
In common: Action · Animation · Fantasy

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
2001 · Shinichiro Watanabe
The year is 2071. Following a terrorist bombing, a deadly virus is released on the populace of Mars and the government has issued the largest bounty in history, for the capture of whoever is behind it
In common: Action · Animation · Science Fiction

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
2025 · Haruo Sotozaki
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 beg
In common: Action · Animation · Fantasy

Jujutsu Kaisen 0
2021 · Sunghoo Park
Yuta Okkotsu is a nervous high school student who is suffering from a serious problem—his childhood friend Rika has turned into a curse and won't leave him alone. Since Rika is no ordinary curse, his
In common: Action · Animation · Fantasy

Naruto Shippuden the Movie
2007 · Hajime Kamegaki
Demons that once almost destroyed the world, are revived by someone. To prevent the world from being destroyed, the demon has to be sealed and the only one who can do it is the shrine maiden Shion fro
In common: Action · Animation · Fantasy

Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie
2012 · Hayato Date
Sixteen years ago, a mysterious masked ninja unleashes a powerful creature known as the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox on the Hidden Leaf Village Konoha, killing many people. In response, the Fourth Hokage Min
In common: Action · Animation · Fantasy

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021 · Kazuya Tsurumaki
In the aftermath of the Fourth Impact, stranded without their Evangelions, Shinji, Asuka and Rei find refuge in one of the rare pockets of humanity that still exist on the ruined planet Earth. There,
In common: Action · Animation · Drama

Wolf Children
2012 · Mamoru Hosoda
After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that she had with him. However, their inheritance of their father's traits prove to be
In common: Animation · Drama

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
2006 · Mamoru Hosoda
When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that chang
In common: Animation · Drama · Fantasy

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2007 · Kazuya Tsurumaki
After the Second Impact, Tokyo-3 is being attacked by giant monsters called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind. The child Shinji’s objective is to fight the Angels by piloting one of the mysterio
In common: Action · Animation · Drama

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997 · Hideaki Anno
Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but
In common: Animation · Drama · Science Fiction

The Boy and the Heron
2023 · Hayao Miyazaki
While the Second World War rages, the teenage Mahito, haunted by his mother's tragic death, is relocated from Tokyo to the serene rural home of his new stepmother Natsuko, a woman who bears a striking
In common: Animation · Drama · Fantasy

The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
2013 · Isao Takahata
Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But,
In common: Animation · Drama · Fantasy

Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
2001 · Yoshiaki Kawajiri
D, a legendary dhampir competes with a motley family of bounty hunters to track down Charlotte Elbourne, a young woman who has seemingly been abducted by vampire nobleman Meier Link.
In common: Action · Animation

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire
2009 · Masahiko Murata
Ninjas with bloodline limits begin disappearing in all the countries and blame points toward the fire nation. By Tsunade's order, Kakashi is sacrificed to prevent an all out war. After inheriting char
In common: Action · Animation

Stand by Me Doraemon
2014 · Takashi Yamazaki
Sewashi and Doraemon find themselves way back in time and meet Nobita. It is up to Doraemon to take care of Nobita or else he will not return to the present.
In common: Animation · Drama

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
2001 · Hironobu Sakaguchi
Led by a strange dream, scientist Aki Ross struggles to collect the eight spirits in the hope of creating a force powerful enough to protect the planet. With the aid of the Deep Eyes Squadron and her
In common: Action · Animation

Pokémon the Movie 2000
1999 · Kunihiko Yuyama
When Lawrence III's scheme to capture the Legendary Pokémon Lugia upsets the balance of nature, it is up to Ash Ketchum and his friends to save the world.
In common: Animation

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
2019 · Motonori Sakakibara
After accepting an invitation from a mysterious trainer, Ash, Misty and Brock meet Mewtwo, an artificially created Pokémon who wants to do battle.
In common: Action · Animation

One Piece Film: Z
2012 · Tatsuya Nagamine
Zephyr, now known as Z, rides the seas with only one goal: Destroy all pirates and their dreams at becoming King of Pirates. When Luffy and his crew encounter him at sea, not only are they utterly def
In common: Action · Animation

Castle in the Sky
1986 · Hayao Miyazaki
A young boy and a girl with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle.
In common: Action · Animation

One Piece Film Red
2022 · Goro Taniguchi
A new adventure begins for Luffy and his crew when mysterious pop superstar Uta unveils her identity — and launches a misguided plan for world peace.
In common: Action · Animation

Pokémon 3: The Movie
2000 · Kunihiko Yuyama
When the sadness of her father's disappearance gets to Molly Hale, she unknowingly uses the Unown to create her own dream world along with Entei, who she believes to be her father. When Entei kidnaps
In common: Action · Animation

Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn
1995 · Shigeyasu Yamauchi
Not paying attention to his job, a young demon allows the evil cleansing machine to overflow and explode, turning the young demon into the infamous monster Janemba. Goku and Vegeta make solo attempts
In common: Action · Animation · Science Fiction

Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'
2015 · Tadayoshi Yamamuro
One peaceful day on Earth, two remnants of Frieza's army named Sorbet and Tagoma arrive searching for the Dragon Balls with the aim of reviving Frieza. They succeed, and Frieza subsequently seeks reve
In common: Action · Animation · Science Fiction

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
2013 · Masahiro Hosoda
After the defeat of Majin Buu, a powerful God of Destruction known as Beerus searches for the Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza. Realizing the threat Beerus poses to Earth, the Z-fighters must stop h
In common: Action · Animation · Science Fiction

Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon
1995 · Mitsuo Hashimoto
The Z Warriors discover an unopenable music box and are told to open it with the Dragon Balls. The contents turn out to be a warrior named Tapion who had sealed himself inside along with a monster cal
In common: Action · Animation · Science Fiction

Pokémon: The First Movie
1998 · Kunihiko Yuyama
Determined to prove its superiority, a bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokemon match like none before.
In common: Action · Animation

Resident Evil: Death Island
2023 · Eiichiro Hasumi
In San Francisco, Jill Valentine is dealing with a zombie outbreak and a new T-Virus, Leon Kennedy is on the trail of a kidnapped DARPA scientist, and Claire Redfield is investigating a monstrous fish
In common: Action · Animation

Belle
2021 · Mamoru Hosoda
Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world "U" and dives into t
In common: Animation · Drama

Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
2025 · Tatsuya Yoshihara
In a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into Denji's world, and he faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where surviva
In common: Action · Animation · Fantasy

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
2020 · Haruo Sotozaki
Tanjiro Kamado, joined with Inosuke Hashibira, a boy raised by boars who wears a boar's head, and Zenitsu Agatsuma, a scared boy who reveals his true power when he sleeps, boards the Infinity Train on
In common: Action · Animation · Fantasy

Ninja Scroll
1993 · Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Jubei is a masterless ninja who travels the land alone, lending his services to those with gold—or a worthy cause. His fearsome abilities have served him well, but a plot to overthrow the government t
In common: Action · Animation · Fantasy

Suzume
2022 · Makoto Shinkai
Suzume, 17, lost her mother as a little girl. On her way to school, she meets a mysterious young man. But her curiosity unleashes a calamity that endangers the entire population of Japan, and so Suzum
In common: Animation · Drama

Violet Evergarden: The Movie
2020 · Taichi Ishidate
As the world moves on from the war and technological advances bring changes to her life, Violet still hopes to see her lost commanding officer again.
In common: Animation · Drama · Fantasy

The Cat Returns
2002 · Hiroyuki Morita
Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.
In common: Animation · Drama

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl
2019 · Soichi Masui
In Fujisawa, Sakuta Azusagawa is in his second year of high school. Blissful days with his girlfriend and upperclassman, Mai Sakurajima, are interrupted by the appearance of his first crush, Shoko Mak
In common: Animation · Drama · Fantasy

A Whisker Away
2020 · Tomotaka Shibayama
A peculiar girl transforms into a cat to catch her crush's attention. But before she realizes it, the line between human and animal starts to blur.
In common: Animation · Drama · Fantasy

The Iron Giant
1999 · Brad Bird
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejud
In common: Animation · Drama

Spirited Away
2001 · Hayao Miyazaki
A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family
In common: Animation · Fantasy

My Neighbor Totoro
1988 · Hayao Miyazaki
Two sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and discover the surrounding trees are inhabited by Totoros, magical spirits of the forest. When t
In common: Animation · Fantasy

Kiki's Delivery Service
1989 · Hayao Miyazaki
A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.
In common: Animation · Fantasy