Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Feb 08, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Souls of Zen: Ancestors and Agency in Contemporary Japanese Temple Buddhism

If you loved Souls of Zen: Ancestors and Agency in Contemporary Japanese Temple Buddhism, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Flow

Flow

2019★ 8.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Souls of Zen: Ancestors and Agency in Contemporary Japanese Temple Buddhism for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A turbulent day in a life, painted by air....

#2
Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

2006★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Souls of Zen: Ancestors and Agency in Contemporary Japanese Temple Buddhism for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

King Randolph sends for his cousin, Duchess Rowena, to help turn his daughters, Princess Genevieve and her eleven sisters, into royal material. But the Duchess strips the sisters o...

#3
Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale

Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale

2010★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Souls of Zen: Ancestors and Agency in Contemporary Japanese Temple Buddhism for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Barbie, a popular actress on a sabbatical, learns that her fashion designer aunt Millicent has sold her business to a rival. With the help of a few magical beings, Barbie steps in ...

#4
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc

2022★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Souls of Zen: Ancestors and Agency in Contemporary Japanese Temple Buddhism for fans of Animation. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

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 ke...

#5
Bad City

Bad City

2022★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Souls of Zen: Ancestors and Agency in Contemporary Japanese Temple Buddhism for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Kensuke Sonomura directs the legendary Hitoshi Ozawa in this ultimate V-Cinema actioner. Kaiko City is plagued with poverty and crime. When a corrupt businessman decides to run fo...

#6
Inside Asda: Bigger, Better, Cheaper?

Inside Asda: Bigger, Better, Cheaper?

2020★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Souls of Zen: Ancestors and Agency in Contemporary Japanese Temple Buddhism for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The supermarket giant that rose high by taking prices low....