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10 Best Movies Like Ningyo

If you loved Ningyo, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic

Harry Potter: A History Of Magic

2017★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ningyo for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their colle...

#2
Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

2012★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ningyo for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Based on the original animated series Ben 10. Ben becomes targeted by an evil Mechamorph Warrior, named "Retaliator," who mistakenly blames Ben for something he did not do and att...

#3
The Wild Soccer Bunch 5

The Wild Soccer Bunch 5

2008★ 5.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ningyo for fans of Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

"The Wild Soccer Bunch" celebrate their last victory against the "Silver Lights" - and set one record in volley-pass game after another in the forest. But they are not alone: Vampi...

#4
I Want to Return Return Return

I Want to Return Return Return

2020★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ningyo for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A depiction of the Wrangelkiez neighbourhood in Berlin. The people portrayed tell their life stories. One woman came to the neighbourhood a decade ago to work in Berlin’s still unf...

#5
The Wild Soccer Bunch 2

The Wild Soccer Bunch 2

2005★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ningyo for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An unsupervised junior soccer team loses its ace player to the leader of a rival gang. Since only an entire team can win, they must have her back to be able to win the game against...

#6
The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice

The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice

2008★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ningyo for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

While on a dangerous mission to recover the historic Judas Chalice, Flynn is saved by Simone. But when double-crossed by a respected professor and ambushed by a ruthless gang, Flyn...