2022 continued the upward momentum for anime films in Indian theatres. Similar to the previous year, more mainstream Shonen anime titles like Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, and One Piece Film: Red were released.
This was also the year when Hindi and English dubbed versions of select titles were introduced, and major players such as Sony Pictures and Crunchyroll started entering the mainstream cinema in India.
This post presents a complete list of all anime movies released in India in 2022.
Table of Contents
Anime Movies Released in India in 2022 (Summary)
Movie (Poster)
Anime Movie (Original Year)
Release Date (INDIA)
Distributed By (India)
Languages
Sword Art Online the Movie: Progressive – Aria of a Starless Night (2021)
Feb 25, 2022
PVR Pictures, Odex
Japanese (with EN subs)
Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie (2021)
Jun 30, 2022
PVR Pictures, Medialink
Japanese (with EN subs)
Free! The Final Stroke – The Second Volume (2022)
Jul 29, 2022
PVR Pictures, Odex
Japanese (with EN subs)
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022)
Aug 26, 2022
Sony Pictures India, Crunchyroll
Japanese, English, Hindi
One Piece Film: Red (2022)
Oct 07, 2022
PVR Pictures, Odex
Japanese, Hindi
Fan/ Special Screenings in 2022
In addition to full theatrical releases, 2022 also saw a few anime films screened as fan events or limited special releases. These were typically held in select cities, often organized in partnership with local anime communities or distributors testing audience interest.
Movie (Poster)
Anime Movie (Original Year)
Release Date (India)
Distributed By (India)
Languages
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama (4K Remaster) (1993)
Mar 25, 2022
SRV Theatre
Japanese (with EN subs)
One Piece Film: Red (2022)
Oct 04, 2025
PVR Pictures, Odex
Japanese (with EN subs)
List of Anime Movies Released in Indian Theatres in 2022
Sword Art Online the Movie: Progressive – Aria of a Starless Night (2021)
Sword Art Online the Movie: Progressive – Aria of a Starless Night – Official Indian Trailer
India Release Date:
February 25, 2022
Japan Release Date:
October 30, 2021
Distributor (India):
PVR Pictures, Odex
Production Studio:
A-1 Pictures
Language:
Japanese (with English Subtitles)
The Progressive movie retells the beginning of the Sword Art Online saga from Asuna’s perspective, offering a more grounded and emotionally resonant look at the early days trapped inside the deadly game. With detailed world-building, fresh story beats, and upgraded visuals, the film gave longtime SAO fans a new reason to return to Aincrad.
The movie was released across select theatres in India on February 25, 2022, distributed by PVR Pictures and Odex.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie (2021)
Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie – Official Indian Trailer
India Release Date:
June 30, 2022
Japan Release Date:
December 24, 2021
Distributor (India):
PVR Pictures, Medialink
Production Studio:
MAPPA
Language:
Japanese (with English Subtitles)
Box Office Collection:
₹5.40 crore
Serving as a prequel to the main Jujutsu Kaisen series, this film follows Yuta Okkotsu, a new sorcerer haunted by the curse of his childhood friend, Rika. With intense action, emotional depth, and MAPPA’s signature animation style, the movie expands the universe and adds valuable backstory to the franchise’s world of curses.
The film was released in Indian cinemas on June 30, 2022, by PVR Pictures in association with Medialink. During its opening weekend, it collected over ₹5.40 crores at the Indian box office, as confirmed by IGN India and Anime Hunch.
Free! The Final Stroke – The Second Volume – Official Indian Trailer
India Release Date:
July 29, 2022
Japan Release Date:
April 22, 2022
Distributor (India):
PVR Pictures, Odex
Production Studio:
Kyoto Animation
Language:
Japanese (with English Subtitles)
The concluding chapter in Kyoto Animation’s long-running Free! franchise, The Final Stroke Part 2 continues the emotional journey of Haruka Nanase as he pushes himself toward the global stage of competitive swimming. With friendships tested and personal goals in sight, the movie delivers a heartfelt closure to the sports saga that has resonated with fans for nearly a decade.
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero – Official Hindi Trailer
India Release Date:
August 26, 2022
Japan Release Date:
June 11, 2022
Distributor (India):
Sony Pictures India, Crunchyroll
Production Studio:
Toei Animation
Language:
Japanese, English, Hindi
Box Office Collection:
₹2.5 crore
In this standalone chapter of the Dragon Ball Super saga, Piccolo and Gohan step into the spotlight as the Red Ribbon Army re-emerges with a pair of powerful new androids — Gamma 1 and Gamma 2. The film blends classic Dragon Ball action with a fresh CGI animation style, offering longtime fans something new while staying true to its roots.
This was the first anime film to release in India across three languages — Japanese, English, and Hindi, acting as a significant move for the franchise’s reach in Indian cinemas.
Set on the musical island of Elegia, One Piece Film: Red introduces Uta — the world’s most beloved singer and a mysterious figure from Luffy’s past. As her concert draws Straw Hat fans and enemies alike, secrets surrounding her true identity and connection to Shanks begin to unravel, launching the crew into an emotionally charged adventure filled with music, memory, and mayhem.
This was the first One Piece movie to receive a theatrical release in India and arrived with a Hindi dubbed version, expanding the franchise’s reach across new audiences.
Ahead of its nationwide theatrical release, One Piece Film: Red held a premium fan screening in India on October 4, 2022, organized by PVR Pictures and Odex. This exclusive event featured limited screenings in select cities and offered a premium experience for fans — including collectible One Piece character can badges with the ticket.
The fan screening was priced at ₹1500 and was held at the following locations:
Location
City
Time
Screen
Phoenix Lower Parel
Mumbai
5:00 p.m
Audi No. 6
Citi Mall Andheri
Mumbai
3:30 p.m
Audi No. 4
Phoenix Market City
Pune
4:00 p.m
Audi No. 6
Nexus Koramangala
Bangalore
3:30 p.m
Audi No. 7
This event served as a build-up to the official theatrical launch on October 7, 2022, and marked a notable moment in One Piece’s theatrical presence in India.
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama (4K Remaster)
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama (4K Remaster) – Special Screening Poster (Japan Habba, Animaniax)
India Release Date:
March 25 & 27, 2022 (Fan Screening Only)
Japan Release Date:
January 10, 1993 (International Film Festival of India)
Organized by:
Japan Habba, Animaniax
Production Studio:
Nippon Ramayana Film Co., Ltd.
Language:
English (Original Dub)
Theatrical Format:
2D (4K Remaster projected in 2K)
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama is a landmark Indo-Japanese animated adaptation of the ancient Indian epic, co-produced by Japanese filmmaker Yugo Sako and Indian collaborators in the early 1990s. The film was digitally remastered in 4K to coincide with the 70th anniversary of India–Japan diplomatic relations.
In 2022, a limited fan screening of the remaster took place at SRV Theatre in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, organized by Japan Habba and Animaniax. The event was crowdfunded, reaching 158 confirmed bookings out of 160, and successfully met the 80-contributor threshold needed for the screening to happen.
The first show took place on March 25, 2022, at the SRV Theatre, Bangalore, with an additional screening added on March 27 due to an overwhelming response from fans. The film was screened using 2K projection technology and featured the original English-language dub from its 1993 release.
1st Show:
March 25, 2022 (4:00 PM – 6:15 PM)
2nd Show:
March 27, 2022 (1:45 PM – 4:00 PM)
Venue:
SRV Theatre, Malleshwaram, Bangalore
Final Thoughts
2022 saw a steady rise in anime movie releases across Indian cinemas, with a broader mix of franchises making their way to the big screen. From fan-favourite titles to special screenings, the year reflected growing interest and stronger efforts by distributors to bring anime films closer to Indian audiences.
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.
