If you loved Escaflowne: The Movie, try Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.
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What they share
Theyboth carry the playful mood tag, and they sit in Adventure / Animation / Fantasy territory. If that's the register that drew you to Escaflowne: The Movie, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.
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What Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel is
Naruto without a leash. While on a simple search-and-rescue, Naruto, Sakura, and Shikamaru are ambushed by Temujin, a knight in search of a powerful artifact. The three ninja are separated, leading Naruto to wonder about Temujin's motives. A nice, self-contained adventure for fans of the series.
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