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Anime Movies Released in India: Full List (2010-2025)
List of Anime Movies Released in Indian Theatres from 2010 to Present

The journey of anime movies in Indian theatres has been challenging. During the 2000s, anime had a very niche audience in India. While TV channels like Animax, Cartoon Network, and Hungama TV aired Japanese animation, the fanbase was largely confined to television.

Between 2011 and 2013, a few Doraemon and Shinchan films were released in cinemas, but these were exceptions. Anime remained a niche subculture primarily followed by small online and offline communities. This blog post explores the history of anime movies in Indian theatres, from those rare early releases to the increasingly common and exciting cinematic events we see today.

Early History of Anime Movies in India (2011-2020)

Even though there is a presence of anime on Indian television from as early as the 90s on Doordarshan (Jungle Book, Alice in Wonderland). The popularity of anime in India was quite obscure till the mid-2000s.

The release of Pokémon on Cartoon Network India in 2003 and the launch of anime-centric channel Animax gave rise to the formation of the earliest anime communities in the country in the early 2000s. This was followed by the entry of popular anime like Doraemon and Shinchan in India through Hungama TV (India’s first private-owned animation channel), which instantly became popular among young and older audiences.

Doraemon and Shin-chan Films (2011-2013)

The popularity of Doraemon and Shinchan on television made Disney UTV release Shinchan: Bungle in the Jungle (Crayon Shin-chan: Jungle That Invites Storm) on 1st April 2011 in Indian theatres.

This made it the first anime film ever to be commercially released in Indian theatres, which was followed by the release of Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops-Winged Angels (Doraemon In Nobita and the Steel Troops: New Age) on 6th October 2011 and Doraemon the Movie Nobita Aur Jadooi Tapu (Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal Adventure) on 24th May 2013.

Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal Adventure – Official Hindi Trailer (Disney UTV)

However, these efforts were mostly considered experimental because there were no further releases of Doraemon and Shinchan films after this. The main factor was lower box office collections and the target audience being mostly young children (14 or below) who aren’t considered the ideal theatre-going group in the country.

Dragon Ball Super Broly & Weathering With You (2019)

After the increase of cheaper and faster Internet services in the country anime fan groups and online sub-culture communities started growing rapidly in India. This led to the rise in the popularity and awareness of anime among Indian audiences visible through social media and online sub-culture communities.

YouTube and Social-Media fandoms gave rise to the popularity of Dragon Ball and Naruto which was finally met with the release of Dragon Ball Super: Broly on 29th March 2019 making it the first mainstream shounen anime movie to ever release on the big screen in India.

This was soon followed by a social-media-driven movement called “India Wants Anime” in 2019 which led to the release of Weathering with You on 11th October 2019 with the help of Vkaao, a theatre-on-demand platform backed by BookMyShow.

Weathering With You Indian theatrical trailer

Here’s a list of all anime movies released in Indian theatres from 2011 to 2020. A handful of releases show the limited popularity of anime in India pre-2020s.

S.no.Movie PosterAnime MovieRelease Date (INDIA)Release Date (JAPAN)Distributed By (IN)
1Shinchan Bungle in the Jungle Indian PosterCrayon Shin-chan: Jungle That Invites StormApr 01, 2011Apr 22, 2000Disney UTV
Alt. Title:Shinchan: Bungle in the Jungle
2Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops-Winged Angels Indian PosterDoraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops – The New AgeOct 06, 2011Mar 05, 2011Disney UTV
Alt. Title:Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops-Winged Angels
3Doraemon the Movie Nobita Aur Jadooi Tapu Indian PosterDoraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal AdventureMay 24, 2013Mar 03, 2012Disney UTV
Alt. Title:Doraemon the Movie Nobita Aur Jadooi Tapu
4Dragon Ball Super: Broly	Movie PosterDragon Ball Super: BrolyMar 29, 2019Nov 14, 2018PVR Cinemas
5Weathering with You PosterWeathering with YouOct 11, 2019Jul 19, 2019PVR Pictures, Vkaao
6Lupin III: The First Indian PosterLupin III: The FirstMar 13, 2020Dec 06, 2019PVR Pictures, Vkaao
Anime Movies Released in India from 2011 to 2020

Anime Movies Released in India in 2021

Anime Movies Released in India in 2021
Anime Movies in Indian Theatres Released in 2021

2021 marked a turning point for anime films in India, with increased theatrical releases and the entry of Singapore-based anime distributor Odex into the Indian market. Although MediaLink Group distributed the first two My Hero Academia films, Odex handled the third, signaling a shift.

The success of My Hero Academia movies this year played a key role in paving the way for the series’ telecast on Cartoon Network India (see: “My Hero Academia on CN India“), effectively re-introducing popular shonen anime to Indian television after a period of absence.

The year began with My Hero Academia: Two Heroes and Heroes Rising, distributed by PVR Pictures. However, the standout release was Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train, which became the most successful anime film of the year in India, mirroring its global success.

Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity Grand Temple of Time: Solomon and My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission followed later in the year. The growing number of anime film releases, driven by distributors like PVR Pictures and Odex, highlighted the increasing popularity and commercial viability of anime in India.

S.no.Anime MovieRelease Date (INDIA)Release Date (JAPAN)Distributed By (India)
1My Hero Academia: Two HeroesFeb 12, 2021Aug 03, 2018PVR Pictures
2My Hero Academia: Heroes RisingMar 12, 2021Dec 30, 2019PVR Pictures
3Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen TrainAug 13, 2021Oct 16, 2020PVR Pictures, Odex
4Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity Grand Temple of Time: SolomonNov 17, 2021Jul 30, 2021PVR Pictures, Odex
5My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ MissionDec 03, 2021Aug 06, 2021PVR Pictures, Odex

Anime Movies Released in India in 2022

Anime Movies Released in India in 2022
Anime Movies in Indian Theatres Released in 2022

2022 further solidified the growing popularity of anime films in India, with several major releases attracting significant audience attention. PVR Pictures and Odex continued to be key distributors, bringing titles like Sword Art Online the Movie: Progressive – Aria of a Starless Night and Free! The Final Stroke Part 2 to Indian cinemas.

However, the year’s standout success was Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie, which became one of the highest-grossing anime films in India, earning ₹5.4 Crore in its opening weekend. This demonstrated the strong commercial appeal of the Jujutsu Kaisen franchise to Indian viewers.

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero also made a notable impact, becoming the first anime film to be released in India with both English and Hindi dubs, alongside the standard Japanese with English subtitles. Despite this wider release, it grossed ₹2.5 crore in its first five days.

One Piece Film: Red marked a significant milestone as the first One Piece film to receive a theatrical release in India. The film achieved impressive results, grossing ₹3.15 Crores (US$382,339) in its first ten days, surpassing the total box office earnings of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero despite a more limited distribution. One Piece Film: Red was also released in a Hindi dub, indicating a growing trend of catering to Hindi-speaking audiences.

The success of films like Jujutsu Kaisen 0 and One Piece Film: Red highlighted the increasing mainstream acceptance of anime in India and the growing demand for dubbed versions to cater to a wider audience.

The success of One Piece Film: Red, in particular, paved the way for the introduction of One Piece on Cartoon Network India (see: One Piece East Blue on CN India and One Piece Land of Wano). Similarly, Jujutsu Kaisen‘s success led to the dubbing of the show on Crunchyroll in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, and later a second dub on Sony Yay (see: Jujutsu Kaisen on Sony Yay).

S.no.Anime MovieRelease Date (INDIA)Release Date (JAPAN)Distributed By (India)
1Sword Art Online the Movie: Progressive – Aria of a Starless NightFeb 25, 2022Oct 30, 2021PVR Pictures, Odex
2Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The MovieJun 30, 2022Dec 24, 2021PVR Pictures, TOHO
3Free! The Final Stroke Part 2Jul 29, 2022Apr 22, 2022PVR Pictures, Odex
4Dragon Ball Super: Super HeroAug 26, 2022Jun 11, 2022Sony Pictures India, Crunchyroll
5One Piece Film: RedOct 07, 2022Aug 06, 2022PVR Pictures, Odex

Anime Movies Released in India in 2023

Anime Movies Released in India in 2023
Anime Movies in Indian Theatres Released in 2023

2023 saw a diverse range of anime films hit Indian theaters, catering to various fan preferences and demonstrating the expanding market. PVR Pictures and Odex continued their collaboration, distributing titles like Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- and Sword Art Online Progressive: Scherzo of Deep Night.

Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume was a major highlight of the year. Following a fan screening on April 9th, the film received a general release on April 21st, 2023. Suzume achieved significant success, grossing over ₹10 crore and becoming the highest-grossing anime film in India. The film’s popularity led to a re-release on February 9th, 2024, and it was also released in a Hindi dub.

2023 also marked the theatrical debut of the Detective Conan franchise in India, with the release of Detective Conan: The Story of Ai Haibara and Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine. PVR Inox Pictures and Odex distributed both films.

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet Bond, distributed by Muse India, also contributed to the year’s anime offerings. Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing Out (PVR Inox Pictures, Odex) grossed ₹4.13 lakhs. This was a notable achievement given the film’s niche appeal, requiring viewers to have seen the preceding anime series and film.

The First Slam Dunk, distributed by PVR Inox Pictures and Odex, also found its way to Indian screens. Psycho-Pass: Providence, distributed by Sony Pictures India and Crunchyroll, further showcased the diversity of anime genres finding an audience in India.

S.no.Anime MovieRelease Date (INDIA)Release Date (JAPAN)Distributed By (India)
1Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-Mar 17, 2023Feb 03, 2023PVR Pictures, Odex
2Sword Art Online Progressive: Scherzo of Deep NightApr 14, 2023Oct 22, 2022PVR Pictures, Odex
3SuzumeApr 21, 2023Nov 11, 2022PVR Pictures
4That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Scarlet BondMay 26, 2023Nov 25, 2022Muse India
5The First Slam DunkJul 07, 2023Dec 02, 2023PVR Inox Pictures, Odex
6Psycho-Pass: ProvidenceJul 28, 2023May 12, 2023Sony Pictures India, Crunchyroll
7Detective Conan: The Story of Ai HaibaraAug 04, 2023Jan 06, 2023PVR Inox Pictures. Odex
8Detective Conan: Black Iron SubmarineAug 25, 2023Apr 14, 2023PVR Inox Pictures, Odex
9Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Venturing OutOct 13, 2023Jun 23, 2023PVR Inox Pictures, Odex

Anime Movies Released in India in 2024

Anime Movies Released in India in 2024
Anime Movies in Indian Theatres Released in 2024

2024 continued the trend of increasing anime film releases in India, showcasing a mix of established franchises and standalone titles. The year began with Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning, followed by a re-release of Suzume by PVR Inox Pictures and Comix Wave. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training (Sony Pictures India, Crunchyroll) grossed ₹5.19 crore in its first week.

Hayao Miyazaki’s Oscar-winning film, The Boy and the Heron (Warner Bros. India, Encore Films), also found an audience in India, grossing ₹3.05 crores.

The popular Spy × Family franchise expanded into film with Spy × Family Code: White (PVR Inox Pictures), which was also made available for free on Muse India’s YouTube channel for a limited time, starting December 2, 2024.

Following the success of previous years’ releases, 2024 saw the release of Detective Conan vs. Kid the Phantom Thief and Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram (PVR Inox Pictures, Odex).

Blue Giant (PVR Inox Pictures), a standalone film, earned ₹5.5 lakhs (~$6,600) despite a limited release in Tier-1 cities. Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle (PVR Inox Pictures, Medialink) grossed ₹5.04 crores.

Solo Leveling – ReAwakening (Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures India) was also released in a Hindi dub, continuing the trend of catering to a wider audience.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (Warner Bros. India), an American-produced anime film, was the weakest release of the year and was released in English dub.

The release slate for 2024 demonstrates the growing diversity and market penetration of anime films in India, with both franchise films and standalone works finding their way to Indian screens.

S.no.Anime MovieRelease Date (INDIA)Release Date (JAPAN)Distributed By (India)
1Digimon Adventure 02: The BeginningJan 05, 2024Oct 05, 2023PVR Inox Pictures
2Suzume (Re-Release)Feb 09, 2024Nov 11, 2022PVR Inox Pictures, Comix Wave
3Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To The Hashira TrainingFeb 23, 2024Feb 03, 2023Sony Pictures India, Crunchyroll
4City Hunter The Movie: Angel DustApr 05, 2024Sep 08, 2023PVR Inox Pictures. Odex
5The Boy and the HeronMay 10, 2024Jul 14, 2023Warner Bros. India, Encore Films
6Blue GiantMay 24, 2024Feb 17, 2023PVR Inox Pictures
7Haikyu!! The Dumpster BattleMay 31, 2024Feb 16, 2024PVR Inox Pictures, Medialink
8Spy × Family Code: WhiteJul 19, 2024Dec 22, 2023PVR Inox Pictures
9Blue Lock: Episode NagiAug 30, 2024Apr 19, 2024PVR Inox Pictures, Medialink
10Detective Conan vs. Kid the Phantom ThiefSep 06, 2024Jan 05, 2024PVR Inox Pictures, Odex
11Detective Conan: The Million-dollar PentagramOct 04, 2024Apr 12, 2024PVR Inox Pictures. Odex
12Look BackOct 25, 2024Jun 28, 2024Warner Bros. India, Encore Films
13The Colors WithinNov 22, 2024Aug 30, 2034Warner Bros. India, Encore Films
14Solo Leveling – ReAwakeningDec 06, 2024Nov 29, 2024Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures India
15The Lord of the Rings: The War of the RohirrimDec 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024Warner Bros. India

Anime Movies Released in India in 2025

Anime Movies Released in India in 2025
Anime Movies in Indian Theatres Released in 2025

2025 began with the release of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom in January, followed by the 4K Remastered version of Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama.

This release of Ramayana (4K Remaster) made it the first national theatrical debut of the film in India. Previously, the film had only been shown at fan screenings and film festivals. After a long postponement from its initially slated date of October 18, 2024, the film was finally released on January 24, 2025, with new Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubbing.

My Hero Academia: You’re Next (Medialink, PVR Inox Pictures) was released in late January. Warner Bros. India and Encore Films released Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning in February. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures India released Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon in April.

The release of Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Our Dinosaur Diary marked the return of the Shin-chan franchise in India after a long gap of 14 years. The film collected ₹2.50 crore in the first week of its release.

S.no.Anime MovieRelease Date (INDIA)Release Date (JAPAN)Distributed By (India)
1Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FreedomJan 17, 2025Jan 26, 2024PVR Inox Pictures, Odex
2Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama (4K Remaster)Jan 24, 2025Jan 10, 1993Geek Pictures
3My Hero Academia: You’re NextJan 31, 2025Aug 02, 2024Medialink, PVR Inox Pictures
4Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: BeginningFeb 28, 2025Jan 17, 2025Warner Bros. India, Encore Films
5Kaiju No. 8: Mission ReconApr 11, 2025Mar 28, 2025Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures India
6Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Our Dinosaur DiaryMay 09, 2025Aug 09, 2024PVR Inox Pictures
7Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye [Cancelled]May 30, 2025Jun 06, 2025Muse Communication
8Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train (4K Version)Jun 13, 2025May 14, 2025 (US)Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures India
9Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of SnowJun 27, 2025Aug 21, 2004Reliance Entertainment, Happening 365

Upcoming Anime Movies in Indian Theatres

S.no.Anime MovieRelease Date (INDIA)Release Date (JAPAN)Distributed By (India)
1Nintama Rantaro: Invincible Master of the Dokutake NinjaJul 18, 2025Dec 20, 2024Warner Bros. India, Encore Films
2Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity CastleSep 12, 2025Jul 18, 2025Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures India
3Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in IndiaSep 26, 2025Aug 08, 2025PVR Inox Pictures
4Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze ArcOct 31, 2025Sep 19, 2025Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures India

Conclusion

This is your comprehensive list of all anime movies released in Indian theatres. It will be updated whenever a new anime film is released in Indian cinemas. Bookmark this page for the latest releases and updates!

Mirchi Seth

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.

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