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Why people love it

Belladonna of Sadness works as a animation movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The animation and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 27m · ★ 7.3

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  1. 96match

    1.Waking Life (2001)

    ★ 7.5 · Animation · Drama · Fantasy · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If Belladonna of Sadness clicked for you, Waking Life (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and drama, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.Mind Game (2004)

    ★ 7.5 · Animation · Romance · Comedy · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    If Belladonna of Sadness clicked for you, Mind Game (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  3. 92match

    3.Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu (2016)

    ★ 7.7 · Animation · Fantasy · Drama · 1h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If Belladonna of Sadness clicked for you, Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and drama, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  4. 90match

    4.Vampire Hunter D (1985)

    ★ 6.6 · Animation · Fantasy · Horror · 1h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If Belladonna of Sadness clicked for you, Vampire Hunter D (1985) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and fantasy, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  5. 88match

    5.Wicked City (1987)

    ★ 6.7 · Animation · Fantasy · Horror · 1h 22m

    Why you'll love it

    If Belladonna of Sadness clicked for you, Wicked City (1987) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and fantasy, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  6. 86match

    6.Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc (2021)

    ★ 7.0 · Animation · Action · Fantasy · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If Belladonna of Sadness clicked for you, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  7. 84match

    7.Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond (2019)

    ★ 7.9 · Animation · Action · Fantasy · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If Belladonna of Sadness clicked for you, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sibling's Bond (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    8.Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc (2021)

    ★ 7.8 · Animation · Action · Fantasy · 2h 18m

    Why you'll love it

    If Belladonna of Sadness clicked for you, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 2 (2023)

    ★ 7.2 · Action · Adventure · Fantasy · 55m

    Why you'll love it

    If Belladonna of Sadness clicked for you, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 2 (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day - The Movie (2013)

    ★ 7.5 · Animation · Drama · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If Belladonna of Sadness clicked for you, anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day - The Movie (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and drama, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Belladonna of Sadness?
Try Waking Life, Mind Game, Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu—each shares DNA with Belladonna of Sadness while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Belladonna of Sadness?
Belladonna of Sadness (1973) is best described as Animation, Drama, Fantasy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Belladonna of Sadness worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.3/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this animation lane.

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