Anime like My Little Goat

Nekojiru-sou

Also known as Cat Soup.

Studio: J.C.STAFF
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Horror , Psychological

Cat Soup is an extremely difficult film to describe, due to its awesome surrealism and almost nonexistant dialogue. It is more a work of art than an anime. There are many underlying themes, such as the transcience of man's existence, but it can be enjoyed without understanding any of them. The plot, though simple, isn't necessarily understandable without being explained. The main character, a cat named Nyatto, embarks upon a journey to save his sister's soul, which was ripped in two when Nyatto tried to save her from Death. She trails after him, brain-dead. They encounter many brilliant, mind-bending situations, beginning with a disturbing magic show.



Tags: Animals , Surreal Comedy , No Dialogue , Philosophy , Cosmic Horror , Afterlife , Body Horror , Urban , Survival , Primarily Animal Cast , Seinen , Anthropomorphism , Gods , Male Protagonist , Circus , Time Manipulation , Cannibalism , Outdoor Activities , Rural , Ships , Religion , Nudity , Gore , Revenge

Chirin no Suzu

Also known as Ringing Bell.

Studio: Sanrio , Discotek , Sunrise
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Fantasy

A little lamb's life is turned upside down by the wolf that killed his mother. He seeks to avenge his mother, but in order to defeat the wolf, he must become one.



Tags: Revenge , Animals , Rural , Tragedy , Male Protagonist , Coming of Age , Time Skip , Snowscape , Primarily Animal Cast , Wilderness , Orphan , Kids

Mori no Ratio

Also known as Ratio of Forest.

Studio: NHK , Tomoyasu Murata Company
Status: Releasing
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy , Slice of Life

Ratio is a girl living in a ice world with his hairy friend Jammon, she will learn various things from the spirits and the people she encounters in every episode.

Tags: No Dialogue , Female Protagonist , Stop Motion , Kids , Mythology , Iyashikei

Doujouji

Studio: Kadokawa Pictures Japan
Status: Finished
Genres: Supernatural

Based on an ancient legend, Dojoji Temple tells the story of a young priest who finds himself the object of intense infatuation and lust from a young woman. As he rebuffs her advances she becomes more and more desperate eventually turning herself into a gigantic serpent. The priest is hidden under the bell of the temple but the woman's passion is so intense that escape is impossible.

A short animation from filmaker Kihachiro Kawamoto. This film utilizes both stop motion and standard animation techniques.

Tags: No Dialogue , Historical , Religion , Puppetry , Stop Motion , Mythology , Dragons , Demons

Konohana no Sakuya Mori

Also known as Forest this flower bloom.

Studio: Tomoyasu Murata Company
Status: Finished
Genres: Mystery

A horse puppet wanders into a silver world and pauses before an ethereal flower.

Tags: Stop Motion , No Dialogue , Amnesia , Tragedy , Post-Apocalyptic , Animals , Puppetry

Kataku

Studio: Video Market
Status: Finished
Genres: Supernatural

Many years ago, a young woman named Unai-Otome lived in the village of Ikuta. As she was beautiful it was no surprise that she had two suitors, both deeply in love with her. The girl was torn apart over which one to choose. In her desperation she chose a third option - taking her own life. Although her intentions were absolutely pure, not even in death did she find the solace she desired. Many decades later, a pilgrim walking by her grave meets a beautiful young woman and her story once again rises from the depths of time.... With a plot based on a classic play of Noh traditional theatre, the film presents the peak of Kawamoto’s mastery thanks to its expert mediation of the absurdity of the human condition.

Source: http://www.kviff.com/en/film-archive-detail/20050895-house-of-flames/

Tags: Demons , Historical , Afterlife , Puppetry , Stop Motion

H.P. Lovecraft no Dunwich Horror Sonohoka no Monogatari

Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Horror

Three classic H.P. Lovecraft stories are brought to life by animated clay puppets and miniatures. They are "The picture in the house", "The Dunwich horror" and "The festival".

Tags: Cosmic Horror , Classic Literature , Foreign , Stop Motion

Ibara-Hime mata wa Nemuri-Hime

Also known as Briar-Rose or the Sleeping Beauty.

Studio: Kawamoto Productions
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Supernatural

An alternate retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. The story begins in the same way as the original story but our young heroine instead of falling under the mystical spell begins to uncover the mystery of the man who cursed her and his relationship with her mother. It is a realistic reminder that "They lived happily ever after...", may not be as happy as we once envisioned.

Tags: Puppetry , Historical , Fairy Tale , Female Protagonist , Medieval , Psychosexual , Stop Motion , Curses , Tragedy , Age Gap , Arranged Marriage , Unrequited Love , Nudity , Demons

Oni

Studio: Hifumi Shobou
Status: Finished
Genres: Supernatural

One morning, two brothers living in a hut with their mother set out for the mountains to set traps for deer. They move silently through the forest undergrowth until suddenly a demon's arm reaches out from the treetops and grabs the younger brother. The older brother aims carefully, calms the shaking of his hands and lets an arrow fly, thus saving his brother's life. The demon's arm is left behind and somehow it looks familiar. After returning home a horrible truth is revealed.... Drawing on an early medieval Japanese legend, the film is reminiscent of the horror psychodrama Kwaidan. The Demon (1972) took awards at many animation festivals.



Tags: Demons , Historical , Stop Motion , Puppetry , Tragedy , Cannibalism , Archery , Primarily Adult Cast , Rural , Gore , Outdoor Activities

Atashi Dake wo Mite

Also known as Look at Me Only.

Studio: Musashino Art University
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Psychological

Having forgotten exciting feelings of the early days of the relationship, the man drifts along petting his guinea pig. One day he meets a beauty of flower who appreciates the pet.

Tomoki Misato's 2016 Graduation Work at Musashino Art University.

Tags: Stop Motion , Heterosexual , No Dialogue , Female Protagonist , Male Protagonist , Animals