24+ Best Anime Like Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Movie

If you loved Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Movie, chances are you'll really enjoy Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion, Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Adolescence of Utena and the others too. They share that same energy—whether it's the intense Action, Drama, Music, Psychological, or just the vibe that keeps you hooked. While you wait for the next episode to drop, it’s the perfect time to explore something new that still feels familiar. These picks aren't just similar—they're fan favorites for a reason, and they might just become your next obsession.

1. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion

Synonyms: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika Movie 3, Magical Girl Madoka Magica Movie 3

Were all the magical girls truly saved from despair? Now, the great "Law of Cycles" leads the magical girls to their new fate. Madoka Kaname, a girl who once led an ordinary life, sacrificed her very existence to set every magical girl free from their cruel destiny. Homura Akemi, another magical girl who was unable to keep her promise with Madoka, continues to fight in the world in which Madoka left her behind. "I dream of the day when I can finally see your dear smile again." Madoka Kaname has changed the world. In this new world, is what the magical girls see a world of hope... or despair? (Source: Madman)

2. Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Adolescence of Utena

Synonyms: Revolutionary Girl Utena: Adolescence Apocalypse, Utena la fillette révolutionnaire - Apocalisse adolescenziale

In a loose retelling of the Revolutionary Girl Utena TV series, Utena Tenjou arrives at Ohtori Academy, only to be immediately swept up in a series of duels for the hand of her classmate Anthy Himemiya and the power she supposedly holds. At the same time, Utena reunites with Touga Kiryuu, a friend from her childhood who seems to know the secrets behind the duels. Utena must discover those secrets for herself, before the power that rules Ohtori claims her and her friends, new and old. (Source: Anime News Network)

3. Liz and the Blue Bird

Synonyms: Liz und ein Blauer Vogel, Liz et l'Oiseau bleu, 莉茲與青鳥, Liz und der Blaue Vogel

Students and best friends Mizore Yoroizuka and Nozomi Kasaki prepare to play a complex musical duet, Liz and the Blue Bird, for oboe and flute. Though they play beautifully together and have been friends since childhood, Mizore and Nozomi find that with graduation looming and the duet proving difficult, their friendship begins to buckle under the pressure. Interspersed with their story is the fantasy tale of Liz, drawn like a storybook, contrasting with the crisp realism of the school. (Source: Shout! Factory)

4. Penguindrum

Synonyms: None

Once you make a decision, does the universe conspire to make it happen? Is destiny a matter of chance, a matter of choice or the complex outcome of thousands of warring strands of fate? All twins Kanba and Shoma know is that when their terminally ill sister Himari collapses at the aquarium, her death is somehow temporarily reversed by the penguin hat that she had asked for. It's a provisional resurrection, however, and it comes at a price: to keep Himari alive they need to find the mysterious Penguin Drum. In order to do that, they must first find the links to a complex interlocking chain of riddles that has wrapped around their entire existence, and unravel the knots that tie them to mystifying diary and a baffling string of strangers and semi-acquaintances who all have their own secrets, agendas and "survival strategies." And in order for Himari to live, someone else's chosen destiny will have to change. It's a story of love, fate, life, death... and Penguins! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

5. Ave Mujica - The Die is Cast -

Synonyms: バンドリ！アヴェムジカ, Ave Mujica - The Die is Cast -

"Will you give me the rest of your life?" After losing everything in a single night, Sakiko Togawa reaches out toward an even deeper abyss, one that will drag everyone around her down as well. Gathering the lives of girls burdened with their own troubles and desires, Sakiko raises the curtain on a perfect masquerade. "Welcome to the world of Ave Mujica." On a stage where sorrow, death, fear, love—even the solace of forgetting—are stripped away, will their masks be torn off and shatter into oblivion, or will they…. (Source: Bushiroad)

6. Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Synonyms: הסוף של אוונגליון, אוונגליון של הסוף, Конец Евангелиона

NERV faces a brutal attack from SEELE, but with Asuka in a coma, and Shinji in a nervous breakdown, things soon turn into the surreal. This movie provides a concurrent ending to the final two episodes of the show Neon Genesis Evangelion. (Source: IMDb)

7. Kageki Shojo!!

Synonyms: Opera Girl!!, คาเงกิ โชโจะ!

The curtain rises on the Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts. Spotlight on Sarasa Watanabe, a starry-eyed 5'10" student who dreams of performing as Oscar, a male lead role. She forms an unlikely friendship with her new roommate, a former idol who now also hopes to join the all-female Kouka Acting Troupe. Together, they’re in for the role of a lifetime. (Source: Funimation)

8. Revolutionary Girl Utena

Synonyms: Utena la fillette révolutionnaire, La rivoluzione di Utena, Utena la ragazza della rivoluzione

Just after Utena's parents died, she was consoled by a prince who gave her a ring with a rose crest on it. Utena was so impressed by the Prince that she vowed to become one herself one day. A few years later, Utena is attending Ohtori Academy where she gives all the teachers headaches because she dresses in a boy's uniform so she can be like the prince she met long ago. After Utena's friend is insulted by a member of the Student Council, Utena fights in a duel for her friend's honor. Utena's rose crest allows her to enter the dueling arena, where Utena wins the duel and becomes engaged to the Rose Bride. Unknowingly, Utena is pulled into a series of duels with other members of the Student Council for the possession of the Rose Bride. As she becomes fond of Anthy, the Rose Bride, she must fight to keep her friend safe and to discover the horrifying secret behind Ohtori Academy. (Source: Anime News Network)

9. Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - Shin Jidai no Tobira

Synonyms: Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Movie, 劇場版 ウマ娘 プリティーダービー, ウマ娘 プリティーダービー BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA, Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA

Jungle Pocket, an Umamusume who has been racing tirelessly in pursuit of becoming the greatest, is ready to take on the once-in-a-lifetime Classic Triple Crown series. However, standing in her way are rivals from the same generation, whose talent may even surpass her own. (Source: Umamusume: Pretty Derby English Twitter)

10. Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Synonyms: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magika, Magical Girl Madoka Magica, PMMM, MSMM

One night, 14-year-old Madoka Kaname has a terrible nightmare - against the backdrop of a devastated city, she witnesses a girl fight a losing battle against a dreadful being lingering above, while a cat-like magical creature tells Madoka the only way to change such tragic outcome is for her to make a contract with him and become a magical girl. The next day, the teen's dream seemingly becomes reality as the girl she saw in her dream - Homura - arrives at Mitakihara Middle School as a transfer student, mysteriously warning Madoka to stay just the way she is; but when later on she and her best friend Sayaka encounter the same cat-like magical creature from her dream - who introduces himself as Kyubey - the pair discovers that magical girls are real, and what's more, they can choose to become one. All they must do is sign a contract with Kyubey and agree to take on the duty to fight abstract beings called 'witches' that spread despair to the human world, and in return, each one of them will be granted any single wish they desire. However, as Homura's omen suggests, there might be far more to becoming a magical girl than Madoka and Sayaka realize... Notes: - Due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, the broadcasts of episodes 11 and 12 were delayed and were later aired as a double feature on April 21, 2011.

11. Inu-Oh

Synonyms: אינו-הו, Іну-о: Народження легенди, Ину-о: Рождение легенды

Musical fantasy film based on Hideo Furukawa's Heike Monogatari: Inu-Ou no Maki (Tales of the Heike: Inu-Ou) novel. Inu-Oh is born with unique physical characteristics. His parents cover every inch of his body with garments, including a mask on his face. One day, Inu-Oh meets a blind boy named Tomona, a biwa player. As Tomona starts to sing and play, Inu-Oh is amazed to discover he has an incredible ability to dance. The two become inseparable. Tomona and Inu-Oh start sharing their talent with audiences. Their performances quickly gain acclaim and draw crowds. But why is Tomona blind? Why was Inu-Oh born looking like he does? A story about a legendary artist from 14th-century Japan, who defied fate to forge his own destiny. An anime in the form of a rock operetta with spectacular music and dance sequences. (Source: Warsaw Film Festival) Note: The film received an early premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 9, 2021.

12. Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 2

Synonyms: สาวม้าโมเอะ ภาค 2

The second season of Uma Musume: Pretty Derby. All eyes are on Toukai Teiou as she takes on the Japanese Derby, ready to gallop in Symboli Rudolf's footsteps and become an undefeated Triple Crown Horse Girl. The stands are full. The track is set. It's time to see which horse girl fortune favors! (Source: Crunchyroll, edited)

13. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie Part 2

Synonyms: 美少女戦士セーラームーン Crystal デッド・ムーン編, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Crystal: Dead Moon-hen 2, พริตตี้ การ์เดี้ยน เซเลอร์ มูน อีเทอร์นัล เดอะ มูฟวี่ 2, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal Part 2

The second film in a duology adapting the Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon "Dream" arc.

14. Sound! Euphonium 3

Synonyms: 響け! ユーフォニアム 久美子3年生編, Hibike! Euphonium: Kumiko 3 Nensei-hen, Sound! Euphonium Season 3

The third season of Hibike! Euphonium. Kumiko's third year finally begins! With the concert band at Kitauji High School over 90 members, Kumiko is now the president and does her best with her final high school club activities to try to win her long-desired gold at nationals. (Source: Crunchyroll, edited)

15. Stella of the Theater: World Dai Star

Synonyms: Мировые легенды театра

Theater has taken the entire world by storm in the 20th century, and teenager Kokona Ohtori aims to take the big stage. Performers who shine the brightest are called Dai Stars, and for Kokona, her first step into stardom is auditioning for the prominent theater troupe—Sirius. As she cultivates her unique sense for the stage, a story of passion and aspiration unfolds in this super-theater age. (Source: Crunchyroll)

16. Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu

Synonyms: Wound Tale 1: Iron Blood

First season of the Monogatari Series, part 2/6. Contains the arc Koyomi Vamp from the Kizumonogatari light novel. March 25th—just another day during spring break. Koyomi Araragi, a second year high school student at Naoetsu High School, befriends Tsubasa Hanekawa, the top honors student at his school. Hanekawa mentions a rumor about a "blonde vampire" that has been sighted around their town recently. Araragi, who is usually anti-social, takes a liking to her down-to-earth personality. That night, Araragi encounters the rumored vampire: she is Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade, also known as the "iron-blooded, hot-blooded, cold-blooded King of Apparitions." The stunningly beautiful vampire cries out for Koyomi to save her as she lies in a pool of her own blood, all four of her limbs cut off. Kiss-shot asks Araragi to give her his blood, and when he does, the next moment he awakes, Araragi finds himself reborn as her vampire kin. As Araragi struggles to accept his existence, Kiss-Shot whispers, "Welcome to the world of darkness..." (Source: Aniplex)

17. Princess Tutu

Synonyms: None

In a fairy tale come to life, the clumsy, sweet, and gentle Ahiru (Japanese for 'duck') seems like an unlikely protagonist. In reality, Ahiru is just as magical as the talking cats and crocodiles that inhabit her town - for Ahiru really is a duck! Transformed by the mysterious Drosselmeyer into a human girl, Ahiru soon learns the reason for her existence. Using her magical egg-shaped pendant, Ahiru can transform into Princess Tutu - a beautiful and talented ballet dancer whose dances relieve people of the turmoil in their hearts. With her newfound ability, Ahiru accepts the challenge of collecting the lost shards of her prince's heart, for long ago he had shattered it in order to seal an evil raven away for all eternity. Princess Tutu is a tale of heroes and their struggle against fate. Their beliefs, their feelings, and ultimately their actions will determine whether this fairy tale can reach its "happily ever after." Princess Tutu aired in two parts. The first part included 13 25-minute-long episodes, while the second part consisted of 24 12-minute-long episodes with a 25-minute-long final episode for a total of 38 episodes.

18. Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell

Synonyms: Macross F the Movie 2, Macross Frontier the Movie 2, Gekijouban Macross F: Sayonara no Tsubasa

The sequel film to Macross Frontier: Itsuwari no Utahime. Picking up from where the previous movie left off, Ranka's star career flourishes while Sheryl's health rapidly deteriorates after collapsing during a live performance. At the same time, separate factions are maneuvering behind the scenes seeking to control the Vajra horde by utilizing the singing abilities of the two songstresses. As the entire Macross Frontier fleet begins to wage the final war on the Vajra, Alto finally makes a choice between Ranka and Sheryl. (Source: Anime News Network)

19. Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles

Synonyms: Berusaiyu no Bara, The Rose of Versailles, Lady Oscar, Lady Oscar: Róża Wersalu

Raised from birth as a man, the Lady Oscar commands the palace guards at Versailles in the years before the French Revolution. Her beauty and noble spirit make her a shining figure in the eyes of both men and women but she is torn between her chosen life of service and duty to class and country and her own heart and desires. She lives as a noble amidst the opulence of Versailles but her keen senses and compassion are not blinded to the poverty of the French people. (Source: Anime News Network)

20. Symphogear

Synonyms: None

With the coming of spring, Hibiki Tachibana and Miku Kohinata start their first year in high school school at the prestigious Lydian Music Academy. That their idol, the singer Tsubasa Kazanari, also attends Lydian is just an added bonus. Neither of them know that their lives are about to change forever. Neither of them know that the first, awakening beat is almost upon them. (Source: Rightstuf)

21. Gridman Universe

Synonyms: GRIDMAN×DYNAZENON

Theatrical follow-up to SSSS.GRIDMAN and SSSS.DYNAZENON. A year has passed since the events of SSSS.GRIDMAN. The world is at peace and no one except for Rikka and Utsumi remembers the kaiju, Gridman, or Akane Shinjou. This includes Yuuta, who despite serving as Gridman's host, has no memory of the most important moments of his life. So when a new Kaiju appears, he leaps at the chance to prove to himself that he too can be the hero by merging with Gridman once more. (Source: Anime News Network)

22. Pole Princess!! Movie

Synonyms: PolPri Movie, ポルプリ, 극장판 폴 프린세스!!

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23. KING OF PRISM: PRIDE the HERO

Synonyms: None

Shin Ichijou and seven new students join the Edel Rose training school to follow their dreams of idol singer stardom. They hope to become the next Prism Stars and appear in future Prism Shows. However, Edel Rose is threatened by an evil plot hatched by Jin Norizuki from rival school Schwarz Rose. Over The Rainbow goes on indefinite hiatus to save Edel Rose and the three performers go their separate ways. In order to return a huge debt, Kōji goes to Hollywood to produce film music. Kazuki goes on a quest to rediscover his own origins as a street-style performer. Hiro delves into special training to improve himself. In separate locations, the members come to face themselves as Prism Stars. (Source: Anime News Network, edited)

24. The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

Synonyms: 스즈미야 하루히의 소실, La Disparition de Haruhi Suzumiya, La Scomparsa di Haruhi Suzumiya, Исчезновение Харухи Судзумии

It is mid-December, and SOS Brigade chief Haruhi Suzumiya announces that the Brigade is going to hold a Christmas party in their clubroom, with Japanese hotpot for dinner. The brigade members Kyon, Yuki Nagato, Mikuru Asahina and Itsuki Koizumi start preparing everything for the party, such as costumes and decorations. But a couple of days later, Kyon arrives at school only to find that Haruhi is missing. Not only that, but Mikuru claims she has never known Kyon before, Koizumi is also missing, and Yuki has become the sole member of the literature club. The SOS Brigade seems to have never existed, nor has Haruhi Suzumiya. No one in the school has ever heard about her... except for Kyon. (Source: Anime News Network)

25. Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

Synonyms: Rebuild of Evangelion 4.0, EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 THRICE UPON A TIME , EVANGELION:3.0+1.01 A ESPERANÇA, อีวานเกเลียน:3.0+1.01 สามครั้งก่อน เมื่อเนิ่นนานมาแล้ว

In the aftermath of the Fourth Impact, stranded without their Evangelions, Shinji, Asuka, and Rei find refuge in one of the rare pockets of humanity that still exist on the ruined planet Earth. There, each of them live a life far different from their days as an Evangelion pilot. However, the danger to the world is far from over. A new impact is looming on the horizon—one that will prove to be the true end of Evangelion. Finally, the Human Instrumentality Project is set in motion, and WILLE makes one last grueling stand to prevent the Final Impact. Note: Exists in several versions, as denoted by the version number: • 3.0+1.0: March 8, 2021 - Original theatrical release • 3.0+1.01: June 12, 2021 - A second theatrical release which features updated cuts of various scenes while not changing the overall story of the film. • 3.0+1.11: March 8, 2023 - A home media release scheduled for the film's two-year anniversary.

If you're anything like me, once you finish something amazing like Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Movie, you're left wondering—what now? Luckily, there’s a whole world of stories out there that give off the same energy, whether it’s the intense fights, emotional backstories, or just that feeling of being completely hooked. The titles like Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion, Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Adolescence of Utena... I’ve shared aren’t just similar—they feel right. They hit that same nerve that made Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight Movie special in the first place. Of course, everyone’s taste is different, but I really think you’ll find something here that pulls you in. And hey—if you’ve got a favorite that didn’t make the list, I’d love to hear about it. I’m always looking for my next obsession.