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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend (1989) as a animation theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The animation and action blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 45m · ★ 6.0

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  1. 96match

    1.Ninja Scroll (1993)

    ★ 7.8 · Fantasy · Animation · Action · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend clicked for you, Ninja Scroll (1993) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and action, 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.Attack on Titan: Crimson Bow and Arrow (2014)

    ★ 8.1 · Animation · Action · Adventure · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend clicked for you, Attack on Titan: Crimson Bow and Arrow (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and action, 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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    3.Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom (2015)

    ★ 8.1 · Animation · Action · Fantasy · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    If Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend clicked for you, Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and action, 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.Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening (2018)

    ★ 8.3 · Animation · Action · Adventure · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    If Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend clicked for you, Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and action, 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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  5. 88match

    5.Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu (2016)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend clicked for you, Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and action, 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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  6. 86match

    6.Wicked City (1987)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend clicked for you, Wicked City (1987) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and horror, 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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    7.Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- (2024)

    ★ 7.1 · Action · Adventure · Fantasy · 1h 56m

    Why you'll love it

    If Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend clicked for you, Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and action, 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. 82match

    8.GANTZ:O (2016)

    ★ 7.3 · Animation · Science Fiction · Action · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend clicked for you, GANTZ:O (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and action, 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.Paprika (2006)

    ★ 7.8 · Science Fiction · Thriller · Animation · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    If Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend clicked for you, Paprika (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation, 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.The Jackal (1997)

    ★ 6.4 · Action · Thriller · Adventure · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend clicked for you, The Jackal (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in action, 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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FAQ

What should I watch after Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend?
Try Ninja Scroll, Attack on Titan: Crimson Bow and Arrow, Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom—each shares DNA with Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend?
Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend (1989) is best described as Animation, Action, Horror, Fantasy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Urotsukidōji Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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