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The Most Highly Anticipated Upcoming Anime Movies of 2018

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No Game No Life: Zero may had taken 2017 by storm together with Mary and the Witch’s Flower, Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale, Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic, Napping Princess to name a few. Those are all big anime films of 2017 that definitely brings some of the best adventure and exciting story that we had last year. And this 2018, a new set of anime movies will indulge us from different variant of genres to perfectly suits any demographics of anime fanatics.
We have some anime titles getting a movie this 2018 and they all looks astoundingly exciting. They came from different genres aiming to present the best of their respective genres and bring about an enticingly amazing year for anime.
'Dragon Ball Super' Movie

This set of 19 upcoming 2018 anime movies will definitely entertain us as they will have their own twist and charm that will suits people’s different cup of tea.

My Hero Academia the Movie: The Two Heroes

My Hero Academia the Movie: The Two Heroes

An original story which is not included in the manga, we will be able to take a peek at the past of the All Might. This is going to be a fun-filled adventure for the Class A on their journey of growing and learning to become heroes and be the best version of themselves.

  • Read: “My Hero Academia” Movie – Two Heroes Release Date

Psycho-Pass SS (Trilogy Film)

Psycho-Pass SS (Trilogy Film)
Psycho-Pass Sinners of the System or Psycho-Pass SS in short is the upcoming trilogy film from one of the best sci-fi anime franchise in the past few years. The Sibyl System is back and thus, delivering an exciting blow of mysterious killings and nerve-racking actions much to the delight of psychotic anime fans out there.

Bungou Stray Dogs: Dead Apple

Bungou Stray Dogs: Dead Apple
This 2018 anime film may not be included in this list if we’re going to discuss about upcoming movies, however, it definitely is one of the most hyped anime in the recent years with remarkable solid animation, storylines, interesting characters, and jaw-dropping action scenes. Thus, it is definitely an anime that you shouldn’t dare to miss especially if you’re a supernatural-action anime sucker.

‘Dragon Ball Super’ Movie

'Dragon Ball Super' Movie

Everybody’s making a hype out of this anime movie especially after the big bang explosive finale of the series few weeks ago. Nonetheless, it definitely deserved all the hypes and you guys know the reason. It’s because its Dragon Ball, there’s Goku, there’s Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, and the rest of the gang that we all love since the 80s. It’s the most phenomenal anime franchise ever, that’s why anime fans need no specific reasons to get hype but simply anticipates for the film’s release because it is simply a Dragon Ball series installment.

  • Read: Dragon Ball Super Anime Film Project Revealed and Teaser Trailer

Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie

Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie
Serving as the sequel to 2017’s Saga of Tanya the Evil from winter anime lineup, this upcoming anime movie will make us explode due to insane action, and awesome animation sequences. This is anime story that will make you change your opinion about small girls who could be a witch but at the same at time a salaryman. This is going to be epic, of course it is because it’s about the Devil of Rhine.

Natsume’s Book of Friends The Movie: Tied to the Temporal World

Natsume's Book of Friends The Movie: Tied to the Temporal World

This is an anime film of 2018 that I personally looking forward so bad. I’m a big fan of Natsume and thus, being given the chance to see him continue his journey and probably getting closer in finding any hints or details about his grandmother and possibly his grandfather simply made me happy. The film will feature an original story written by Natsume’s Book of Friends creator Yuki Midorikawa.

  • Read: Natsume’s Book of Friends Anime Film Revealed for 2018

Made in Abyss Movie

Made in Abyss Movie
The dark and enthralling world of Made in Abyss will be feature in a wider scale in the upcoming two compilation films from the franchise that will let us relive the drama, action, and awe-inspiring animation and visuals from one of best anime titles of 2017.

Mirai of the Future

Mirai of the Future

In case you’re wondering what this anime would be based on its title? That’s also boggling me but does it sounds exciting to have a film titled “Future of the Future“, that further adds to this film’s mystery which is done under the leadership of Mamoru Hosoda, the very same director that bring us some of the most phenomenal anime movies in the recent years such as Wolf Children, Summer Wars, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, and The Boy and the Beast.

  • Watch: Mirai of the Future Anime Film New Teaser Trailer

Servamp -Alice in the Garden-

Servamp -Alice in the Garden-
Not much is known or revealed yet about this anime although it was originally scheduled for release this spring of 2018. Nonetheless, this is a great treat for the fans of the action-comedy-supernatural anime franchise.

Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle 

Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle
A computer-animated film, we’ll gonna have a chance to see the horrifying and gigantic monster that will give us an adrenaline rush for fun, thrill, and exciting adventure.

Detective Conan: Zero the Enforcer

Detective Conan: Zero the Enforcer
Our favorite little detective is back. Though this only means that here comes the murder itself. Nevertheless, it’s time to cross our fingers and simply look forward for another mind boggling yet exciting adventure with Conan as they bring us the 22nd film from Case Closed film series.

I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

An anime film that will make us fall in love and tear us into pieces before 2018 ends. This is a must-watch anime especially if you’re a fan of drama-romance genre. I Want to Eat your Pancreas is scheduled to premiere on September 1, 2018.

  • Read: Romance-Drama Anime Film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas” to Deliver a Bittersweet Story

K: Seven Stories

K: Seven Stories

For every anime fans who had been a sucker for the different Kings from K Project franchise, this is an awesome treat that will ease our thirst for our favorite characters from the series. Be it HOMRA, Scepter 4, the Jungle or the Silver Clan, this new project called K: Seven Stories will definitely keep the hype burning alive.

  • Read: K: Seven Stories Theatrical Anime Project Trailer & Release Dates

Liz and the Blue Bird

Liz and the Blue Bird
The title may sounds new to you but it is no other than a part of Sound Euphonium franchise. This will surely bring melodies, rhythm and fun-filled experiences in our spring days.

Digimon Adventure tri. Future

Digimon tri. Future
This is the last installment of the 6-theatrical release films for Digimon Adventure tri. that will bring the story of the Digidestined and their partner digimons into conclusion. It’s about time to witness the denouement of the 15th anniversary of Digimon franchise after it began in 2015. Be ready for a sudden trip of nostalgia though.

The Seven Deadly Sins the Movie: Prisoners of the Sky

The Seven Deadly Sins the Movie: Prisoners of the Sky
Our summer of 2018 couldn’t be hotter than this, an action-filled adventure together with our favorite band of heretic knights is all set in a new journey. This is going to be fun, exciting, and definitely intense anime watching experience knowing just how awesome the Seven Deadly Sins could be. This time, they must be facing an insurmountable entity worthy enough of hindering the legendary group of fugitive knights.

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Literally translated as Let’s Decorate the Promised Flowers in the Morning of Farewells is a high fantasy film written by one of the best anime author there is today, Mari Okada. This is a touching story of embracing diversity despite of people’s differences and how this circumstances could strengthen a person’s relationship with others.

Uru in Blue

Uru in Blue anime film
A sequel to the anime classic Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise, Uru in Blue is scheduled for release in 2018.

Non Non Biyori Vacation

Non Non Biyori Vacation

For a relaxing summer retreat, I believe that spending some time to watch Non Non Biyori Vacation is a great choice. A very soothing anime film that will help us find peace in our inner self and enjoy the beauty of the world from the eyes of innocent country girls.

Penguin Highway

Penguin Highway

A scifi and fantasy blend together to produced this refreshing upcoming anime movie “Penguin Highway” which is scheduled for release on August 17, 2018.

Shikioriori (Flavors of Youth)

Shikioriori (Flavors of Youth)

The new project from Comix Wave Films in collaboration with Haoliners. This is a rather simple yet exuding another elegance atmosphere just like everyone would expect from the studio behind Your Name. Shikioriori also known as Flavors of Youth is an anthology project which a very similar set up to Makoto Shinkai’s 5 centimeters per second.

 

  • Shikioriori anime movie to be release internationally by Netflix as Flavors of Youth
Which of these anime movies of 2018 you are looking forward so bad to see? I’ll be glad to learn about your opinions and suggestions too.

Last Updated on March 7, 2021 by Yu Alexius

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