Movies like THE RIBBON HERO: 20 to watch next
If you loved THE RIBBON HERO (2026) — a animation, fantasy and drama film directed by Yuki Igarashi — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of THE RIBBON HERO most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like princess, friendship and kingdom. 7 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black 2008★ 7.1
Shares: Action, Animation, Fantasy, Drama
A strange disturbance in the World of the Living sends Ichigo and Kon to the Soul Society, where the Seireitei has been devastated by an explosion of reishi and Rukia is missing. Stranger still, none of the Soul Reapers remember Ichigo, and they think he’s the one responsible for the destruction. Now on the run, Ichigo is forced into a lonely battle in order to find Rukia and stop the real culprits!
Stream in India on Anime Times Amazon Channel
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Scarlet 2025★ 6.9
Shares: Animation, Action, Drama
After failing to avenge her father's murder, Princess Scarlet, wakes up in the "Land of the Dead." In this world filled with madness, if she does not achieve her revenge against her nemesis and reach the "No End Place," she will become "Void" and cease to exist. Can Scarlet find a way to live at the end of her endless journey?
Stream in India on Netflix
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Escaflowne: The Movie 2000★ 6.7
Shares: Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Gaea is a mythical realm ruled by sword and sorcery and immersed in blood and violence. Thrust into a conflict she doesn't quite understand, Hitomi Kanzaki helps aid the young Prince Van as they embark upon a journey to fight the Black Dragon Clan. The battle over a legendary suit of dragon armor, Escaflowne, has begun.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King 2023★ 8.1
Shares: Animation, Fantasy, Action
As a lionhearted boy who can't wield magic strives for the title of Wizard King, four banished Wizard Kings of yore return to crush the Clover Kingdom.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV 2016★ 6.8
Shares: Animation, Action
The magical kingdom of Lucis is home to the world’s last remaining Crystal, and the menacing empire of Niflheim is determined to steal it. King Regis of Lucis commands an elite force of soldiers called the Kingsglaive. Wielding their king’s magic, they fight to protect Lucis. As the overwhelming military might of the empire bears down, King Regis is faced with an impossible ultimatum – to marry his son, Prince Noctis to Princess Lunafreya of Tenebrae, captive of Niflheim, and surrender his lands to Niflheim rule. Although the king concedes, it becomes clear that the empire will stop at nothing to achieve their devious goals, with only the Kingsglaive standing between them and world domination.
Stream in India on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel
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Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug 1991★ 6.5
Shares: Action, Animation
A Super Namekian named Slug comes to invade Earth. But the Z Warriors do their best to stop Slug and his gang.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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K: Missing Kings 2014★ 6.6
Shares: Animation, Fantasy, Action
The "Academy Island Incident" in which four "kings" cross paths... Since then, Silver Clansmen Kuroh Yatogami and Neko have been searching for their master, Shiro. Without finding any clues to Shiro's whereabouts, the two became disheartened. However, one day, they see HOMRA members Rikio Kamamoto and Anna Kushina being chased by someone.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans 1993★ 6.5
Shares: Action, Animation
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 1 Wandering; Agateram 2020★ 7.0
Shares: Animation, Action, Drama, Fantasy
The wandering knight, Bedivere, reaches the end of his journey. It is A.D. 1273 in Jerusalem. The Holy Land has been transformed into a massive desert and its people have been forced out of their homes as three major powers wage war with each other in this wasteland. The Knights of the Round Table come together to protect the Holy City and their Lion King. With the whole of his kingdom summoned into a strange land, Ozymandias, the Sun King, quietly plots against the tyranny of this bizarre realm. The mountain people, protectors of those who were stripped of their land, await their chance at rebellion. In order to fulfill his mission, Bedivere heads for the Holy City where the Lion King rules. There he meets humanity’s final Master, Ritsuka Fujimaru, who has come to Jerusalem, accompanied by his Demi-Servant, Mash Kyrielight, in their quest to restore human history.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light 2021★ 7.7
Shares: Animation, Fantasy
With the help of the "Dragon Sin of Wrath" Meliodas and the worst rebels in history, the Seven Deadly Sins, the "Holy War", in which four races, including Humans, Goddesses, Fairies and Giants fought against the Demons, is finally over. At the cost of the "Lion Sin of Pride" Escanor's life, the Demon King was defeated and the world regained peace. After that, each of the Sins take their own path.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Digimon Adventure tri. Part 5: Coexistence 2017★ 7.1
Shares: Action, Animation, Fantasy
Meicoomon rampages after witnessing Meiko Mochizuki being injured by the man bearing Gennai's likeness. "It would have been better if you hadn't been born..." Meicoomon disappears into the Real World, which has since become distorted. Possessing overwhelming power, she's the key to the world's destruction.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- 2024★ 6.5
Shares: Action, Animation, Fantasy
Tanjiro undergoes rigorous training with the Stone Hashira, Himejima, in his quest to become a Hashira. Meanwhile, Muzan continues to search for Nezuko and Ubuyashiki. A recap of Kimetsu no Yaiba episodes 55–56, with new footage and special end credits.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 1 2022★ 7.7
Shares: Animation, Fantasy, Action
Tristan, the son of Meliodas and Elizabeth, inherits the power of the Goddess Clan and can heal people’s wounds and injuries, but he often ends up hurting others due to his inability to control his Demon Clan power. To protect his family, Tristan heads to Edinburgh Castle and meets a host of new friends along the way.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim 2024★ 6.5
Shares: Animation, Fantasy, Action
A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and traitorous lord of Rohan seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Mio in the Land of Faraway 1987★ 6.0
Shares: Drama, Fantasy
Under the watch of his unkind realtives, lonely Bosse's luck is changed when he is sent to the land where his real father is the King. In that country, he sets out on a quest, together with his new friend, to destroy the evil Knight Kato.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity – Grand Temple of Time: Solomon 2021★ 6.9
Shares: Animation, Action, Fantasy
After battling their way through all seven Singularities, the Chaldea Security Organization has finally arrived at the endpoint of the Grand Order: The Final Singularity, Grand Temple of Time: Solomon. Now is the time to defeat the root of all evil, Solomon, the King of Mages. Now is the time to reclaim the future. With the final operation looming large, Romani Archaman considers the choices he will soon have to make, Mash Kyrielight dwells on life's limitations, and Fujimaru prepares to receive a new Mystic Code. All their many encounters have led to this moment as Fujimaru and Mash at last embark on their final operation...
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Strings 2004★ 6.6
Shares: Animation, Drama, Fantasy
The story of Prince Hal who sets out to avenge his dead father against the city's rivals, the Zeriths, little knowing it was his wicked uncle Nezo who is the real killer, with his own designs on the throne.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc 2022★ 7.4
Shares: Animation, Action, Fantasy
Tanjiro ventures to the south-southeast where he encounters a cowardly young man named Zenitsu Agatsuma, a fellow survivor from Final Selection. His sparrow asks Tanjiro to help keep him in line. A recap of Kimetsu no Yaiba episodes 11–14, with new footage and special end credits.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming 1994★ 6.8
Shares: Animation, Action
A Saiyan Space pod crash-lands on Earth out of which a wounded Saiyan crawls: Broly, the Legendary Super Saiyan. The wounded Broly shouts out in frustration and turns into normal form. The place soon freezes, trapping him in it and he falls into a coma.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Deer King 2021★ 6.8
Shares: Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Following a brutal war, former soldier Van toils in a mine controlled by the ruling empire. One day, his solitary existence is upended when a pack of wild dogs carrying a deadly and incurable disease attack, leaving only Van and a young girl named Yuna as survivors. Finally free, the pair seek out a simple existence in the countryside but are pursued by nefarious forces. Intent on protecting Yuna at all costs, Van must uncover the true cause of the plague ravaging the kingdom—and its possible cure.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now