15 Anime Movies With Monsters–RANKED!

Fantasy in anime transitions to horror adventure when you get anime movies with monsters. Starting from grotesque creatures with literal deformed bodies to monsters with handsome built but dangerous hobbies, anime has it all for you. These anime movies with monsters not only give you a fantastical experience but leave horror creeping in on you. 

Including some old gems to the latest terror of unique monsters, I have brought you a list of the best anime movies with monsters. They have blood–sucking demons, giants, dragons, and every other kind of creature to be called a monster. Surely, some of them will leave a mark on you as one of the best horror anime movies. So, should we begin?

Anime Movies With Monsters That Will Leave You in Cold Sweat

15. Blood: The Last Vampire

Animation	Characters	Plot	Total
9/10	7/10	7/10	23/30

Undoubtedly, it is an award-winning movie in the country, but that is solely because of the animation. The story itself lacks a lot and has patches all over. Still, the reason I had to put this one on the list of anime movies with monsters is because it has monsters in it. 

Not criticizing it, but you will be confused while watching the movie at many points, still you can not leave this one because it fulfills your need for the monsters. And being an anime fan that is all that matters. 

What kind, you ask? Well, your usual blood-sucking demons and one that can slice them off. The story totally centers on a girl, Saya, and her expertise. The World she lives in has Teropterids, the beasts that live off human blood. Saya happens to be the best Teropterid slayer around, and she enjoys her work. She is sent to the U.S. Army, where danger awaits her. 

14. The 7 Deadly Sins, The Movie: Prisoners of the Sky 

Animation	Characters	Plot	Total
8/10	8/10	7/10	23/30

Talking about monsters, are we? How can we miss the 7 Deadly Sins? Surprisingly, the 7 Deadly Sins are monsters in one way or another; still, the series has original monsters that are graded to levels 2 and above. 

Hence, it is on our list of anime movies with monsters. Just to let you know there is a debate going on about whether it is a standalone movie or not. You can watch this one as a canon. The plot introduces celestial beings in a sky castle as it mysteriously transports Meliodas to the sky castle. 

Meliodas finds himself in a bind when he discovers that a criminal with similar facial features is on the run and an evil monster is about to be born. The 7 Deadly Sins once again stand against all odds along with the celestials and defend the Sky temple and its residents. 

13. Pokemon: The Movie 2000

Animation	Characters	Plot	Total
7/10	8/10	8/10	23/30

You can not miss Pokemon if you are adding some to your list of anime movies with monsters. The reason is that they literally mean pocket monsters, and I bet you didn’t know about that. It is undoubtedly one of the best anime movies for kids. Additionally, pokemon movies can be enjoyed as canon so no distress. It has always been famous among kids as one of the refreshing anime movies. 

The plot surrounds Satoshi, a 10-year-old boy with a dream to become the World’s best trainer. Along with his best friend Pikachu, he is faced with a task to help Lugia, a legendary Pokemon. The task isn’t simple; he has to make sure that Lugia doesn’t bring ruin to the World they live in.

12. My neighbor Totoro

Animation	Characters	Plot	Total
8/10	8/10	8/10	24/30

You can sniff Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli from the name of the next one on our list of anime movies with monsters. It is a fantasy anime movie with a lot of adventure following it. The plot is soft and entertaining and somewhat calm for having monsters in it. 

Still, it has giants so it fulfills the purpose here. Also, it gives a tough competition to many other animated monster movies. The plot centers on Satsuki and Mei, two sisters, as they relocate to a rural village for family reasons. 

They try to adjust to life there and suddenly encounter a Giant, Totoro. A mystical creature from books suddenly appears in their boring life and changes everything. Reality transitions to fantasy, and the fun begins. 

11. Legend of the Millennium Dragon

Animation	Characters	Plot	Total
7/10	9/10	8/10	24/30

Going back in time is an adventure that happens only in anime and some Japanese movies. Additionally, going back in time and finding out that you have become the World’s savior is something new. With animation that brings art to life and a little off-track soundtrack soundtrack, this movie is surely the epitome of entertainment. 

Hence it is on our list of anime movies with monsters. Also, I must say if you are looking for the best adventure anime movies, then it should be on your watch list. The story focuses on Jun, a middle school boy. His pretty much regular life turns upside down when he opens his eyes in Tokyo of the past. 

Not only that but destiny reveals that he is the only one chosen to tame the mighty Orochi, a legendary beast. The question is, can a middle school boy perform this daunting task? Well, obviously, that is how the story progresses. 

10. Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust 

Animation	Characters	Plot	Total
8/10	9/10	8/10	25/30

If we are talking about monsters and we don’t include Vampires, then our list of Anime movies with monsters will be incomplete. Although our next addition is an old one from Studio Madhouse still the heavy plot with beautiful romance will leave you in a marvel. The animation, given the time of its release, is truly remarkable. 

The story focuses on a Vampire named D. Because of his human blood, he is considered an outcast. Still, he uses his skills and expertise to become a Vampire Hunter. A certain task to find the kidnapped daughter of a rich family changes his life. Love may be part of it, but a sinister evil lurks that might turn the hunters into the hunted. Watch this one for a heavenly ending.

9. Bleach: The Movie 4 – Hell Verse

Animation	Characters	Plot	Total
10/10	8/10	8/10	26/30

Natsuko Takahashi, along with Tite Kubo, brought this thrilling dose of adrenaline to our screens and won hearts. The plot was a bit lacking but still had the ingredients we require in our list of anime movies with monsters. Mark my words when I say you get to see handsome monsters, gigantic creatures with superlative powers then you can’t miss this one. 

The plot brings forth a simple fact: you commit a sin, you are banished to hell. Unfortunately, not every soul admits this punishment, and some try to disrupt the flow of hell. This results in a hell break, and it all comes to Ichigo to stop this disaster. However, a soul reaper in hell can not win unless the hell guards assist him. 

8. Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I – The Egg of the King

Animation	Characters	Plot	Total
9/10	9/10	8/10	26/30

Berserk happens to be an anime that is loaded with blood and spine-chilling action sequences. The reason for it to be in the list of anime movies with monsters is that each character is a monster to the core. Be it their fighting skills, their cold gazes, their strong build, or their thirst for blood. It totally justifies why one would call them a monster. 

The plot introduces Guts, a wandering swordsman with a giant sword. A mysterious mercenary leader, Griffith, recruits Guts by defeating him in a battle of power. The duo fights for the Kingdom at the beginning, but it leads to a self-awakening for Guts. Still, the story holds what you will call an adrenaline rush and thrilling creep. 

7. Blue Exorcist: The Movie

Animation	Characters	Plot	Total
9/10	9/10	9/10	27/30

This action-fantasy anime movie brings in ghosts and exorcists. So, for being on our list of best anime movies with monsters this one is a bit different. Still, it will give you all the entertaining factors for a monster movie. Since it is a feature film from the anime series, you can still watch it as a stand-alone movie. 

The entertaining story brings in Rin Okumura and his brother Yukio. They are tasked to exorcize a soul-eating demon named Phantom Train. While on the mission, Rin makes a very mysterious friend, Usamaro. Unexpectedly, his friends have abilities far more dangerous than he imagined. So try this one to find out how this duo ends up. 

6. Naruto Shippuden the Movie 6: Road to Ninja 

Animation	Characters	Plot	Total
10/10	8/10	9/10	27/30

This story by Masashi Kishimoto was a spoiler for the series. Not that the name Naruto needs an introduction, but the movie has a plot that needs to be introduced. Additionally, the tailed beasts in any avatar are monsters, in other words. 

Hence, it is a perfect pick and needs to be mentioned in our list of anime movies with monsters. PS, it is among my beloved anime films for many reasons. The plot simply acts as a prototype for the final war in the series and the absolute goal of achieving the dream world, Infinite Tsukiyomi. 

Naruto and Sakura, the two leads, find themselves trapped in an illusionary world where they have what they always wanted. It turns out to be a battle of wishes, not wits. Still, Naruto wins it by choosing reality instead of living in a fake world. 

5.Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth

Animation	Characters	Plot	Total
9/10	10/10	10/10	29/30

You can not miss the next one on our list of anime movies with monsters. Technically, it has angels, but they are monsters for humanity. It also has giant robots fighting them, and they are no less than monsters. Neon Genesis is considered one of the best mecha anime of all time. You can watch this as a canon since the movie is basically a re-edit of the series. 

The story centers on a teenager named Shinji. He finds a ray of hope in his shattered life when he gets a call from his father. Unfortunately, his happiness turns into shock when he discovers that he was called to pilot a giant robot. Not only that but he has to fight the demonic angels to protect humanity. 

4. Black Butler: Book of the Atlantic 

Animation	Characters	Plot	Total
10/10	10/10	9/10	29/30

This animated film from Yana Toboso made huge news. If we are talking monsters, then we definitely can not miss Kuro, the black butler. A strikingly handsome, powerful, talented, and exceptionally good demon has all the rights to be on the list of anime movies with monsters. The anime series itself gained huge popularity because of the plot and its versatile blend of anime genres.

The plot brings attention to Ciel and Kuro as they board a ship that is to be overrun by the undead. The task this time is to uncover the ones behind this sinister plan and bring the undead to their original places, the coffins. Undead, yeah seems like the monsters you are craving for a movie night. 

3. Jujutsu Kaisen 0

Animation	Characters	Plot	Total
10/10	10/10	9/10	29/30

This anime series has magic, power, action, monsters, correction handsome, and strikingly hot monsters. So obviously we had to mention its movie in our list of best anime movies with monsters. The plot is not so extraordinary, but the characters are exceptional, followed by amazing animation. You can enjoy it with friends on a saturday night with some popcorn. 

The plot centers on a 16-year-old Yuuta who carries an uncontrollable power. After using it on his bullies he is trying to find a way to live with it. Just at that moment enters the very handsome and talented Gojou Satoru. Gojou taught Yuuta to use his powers in a good way and fight for the ones he cherishes the most. 

2.  Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II – The Battle for Doldrey

Animation	Characters	Plot	Total
10/10	10/10	10/10	30/30

Word for word, Berserk is your terror-filled anime movie with monsters. You can never unsee it once you have gone through hell itself. It can be considered a horror anime movie also because of the chills you get. VIZ Media licensed it knowing what they were doing, and they nailed it. The animation, the gore, the blood, and the plot are above anything. 

Its movie II starts from the exact point where the first one ends. So, apologies, but you will have to watch that one to catch up with the story. The tale continues with Guts leaving to find his own path leading to a rift between friends. Friends become foes, and hurdles await Guts, the monster himself. 

1. Demon Slayer – The Movie: Mugen Train 

Animation	Characters	Plot	Total
10/10	10/10	10/10	30/30

The next one is the highest-grossing film of 2020 and also holds the title of the highest-grossing movie of all time. It is an award-winning anime with a fantastic plot, classic anime character design, and top-notch animation all thanks to Japanese animation. This movie is ranked 97 on MAL, so you can expect action, fantasy, and adventure with monsters and everything else. 

The movie centers on Tanjiro as his resolve to protect everyone is put to the test this time. Tanjiro and his team are tasked to protect the passengers on a train from a demonic entity. Additionally, terminating that entity is not the end of the story; they have to find and stop the ones who are orchestrating it all. 

Final Notes: 

With this, we close our list of the best anime movies with monsters only for now. So, feel free to add any movie that I missed. I am eager to watch some more monster anime movies on Netflix. 

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