2021 marked a major turning point for anime films in Indian theatres. Following the pandemic-induced shutdown of 2020, anime made a bold comeback on the big screen with fan-favorite franchises like My Hero Academia and Demon Slayer.
These releases kicked off the post-pandemic anime wave, making anime movie releases a norm in Indian cinemas. All these films were released in Japanese with English subtitles and were distributed by major players such as PVR Pictures, Medialink, and Odex.
This post lists all anime movies released in India in 2021.
Table of Contents
Anime Movies Released in India in 2021 (Summary)
S.No.
Movie (Poster)
Anime Movie (Original Year)
India Release Date
Distributed By (India)
Languages
1
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018)
Feb 12, 2021
PVR Pictures, Medialink
Japanese (with EN subs)
2
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019)
Mar 12, 2021
PVR Pictures, Medialink
Japanese (with EN subs)
3
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020)
Aug 13, 2021
PVR Pictures, Odex
Japanese (with EN subs)
4
Fate/Grand Order: Solomon – Final Singularity (2021)
Nov 19, 2021
PVR Pictures, Odex
Japanese (with EN subs)
5
My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission (2021)
Dec 3, 2021
PVR Pictures, Odex
Japanese (with EN subs)
List of Anime Movies Released in Indian Theatres in 2021
Set between Seasons 2 and 3 of the hit anime My Hero Academia, Two Heroes follows Izuku Midoriya and All Might as they travel to I-Island, a high-tech floating city that hosts the world’s top scientists. What begins as a peaceful exhibition of Quirk technology quickly turns into a hostage crisis when a villain group hacks the island’s security systems.
This film marked the first-ever theatrical release of a My Hero Academia title in India, kicking off the franchise’s presence on the big screen. Released on February 12, 2021 by PVR Pictures, it helped set the tone for what would become a year of regular anime releases in Indian theatres.
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising – Official Indian Trailer
India Release Date:
March 12, 2021
Japan Release Date:
December 20, 2019
Distributor (India):
PVR Pictures, Medialink
Production Studio:
Bones
Language:
Japanese (with English Subtitles)
Theatrical Format:
2D
Class 1-A returns in Heroes Rising, where the young heroes are sent to Nabu Island for a temporary assignment. What starts as a peaceful mission quickly turns into a desperate battle when a powerful villain named Nine appears, wielding a quirk that dangerously resembles All For One. As chaos erupts, Deku and Bakugo are forced to go beyond their limits in one of the franchise’s most emotionally charged showdowns.
The movie was released in Indian theatres on March 12, 2021 by PVR Pictures in partnership with Medialink, continuing the My Hero Academia momentum just weeks after Two Heroes and further building anime’s presence on the big screen.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020)
Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train – Official Indian Trailer
India Release Date:
August 13, 2021
Japan Release Date:
October 16, 2020
Distributor (India):
PVR Pictures, Odex
Production Studio:
ufotable
Language:
Japanese (with English Subtitles)
Theatrical Format:
2D
Set directly after the events of the anime’s first season, Mugen Train follows Tanjiro, Nezuko, Inosuke, and Zenitsu as they join Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard a mysterious train plagued by disappearances. As they confront the demon Enmu and face a battle between dreams and reality, the story dives deep into grief, sacrifice, and determination.
The film officially arrived in Indian cinemas on August 13, 2021 via PVR Pictures and Odex, making it the first Demon Slayer title to be released on the big screen.
Fate/Grand Order: Solomon – Final Singularity (2021)
Fate/Grand Order: Solomon – Final Singularity – Official Indian Trailer
India Release Date:
November 19, 2021
Japan Release Date:
July 30, 2021
Distributor (India):
PVR Pictures, Odex
Production Studio:
CloverWorks
Language:
Japanese (with English Subtitles)
Theatrical Format:
2D
The story unfolds as Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mash Kyrielight face the final battle in the Grand Order arc, diving headfirst into the Temple of Time to stop Solomon — the King of Magic — from destroying humanity’s future. With the fate of the world on the line, this epic finale brings together every ally from past singularities for one last stand.
In this high-stakes global mission, Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki join forces with pro heroes across the world to stop a terrorist group known as Humarise, which seeks to eliminate Quirks entirely. With a ticking doomsday device and the future of hero society at risk, the trio must race against time — even as Deku is framed for mass murder.
Released on December 3, 2021 by PVR Pictures and Odex, the movie expanded the scale of the My Hero Academia universe and closed out the year with an explosive finale to the franchise’s theatrical run in 2021.
Final Thoughts
While 2021 saw a limited number of anime movies in Indian theatres, it marked the beginning of a consistent run of theatrical releases that would gradually build in the years to follow.
Mirchi Seth is an anime enthusiast and independent researcher dedicated to uncovering the forgotten History of Anime in India. He's on a mission to document every single anime that has ever aired in the country. He's also the creator behind the Anime Mirchi YouTube channel.
