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10 Best Movies Like Hippo Director's Zoo Diary

If you loved Hippo Director's Zoo Diary, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Girls und Panzer der Film

Girls und Panzer der Film

2015★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hippo Director's Zoo Diary for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When the Ministry of Education goes back on its promise to keep Ooarai Girls Academy open, the task of saving the five-mile-long Academy Ship from the wreckers falls to Miho and he...

#2
Crayon Shin-chan: A Storm-Invoking Jungle

Crayon Shin-chan: A Storm-Invoking Jungle

2000★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hippo Director's Zoo Diary for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Noharas go on an Action Mask-themed cruise, where all the grown-ups get kidnapped by a gang of monkeys. It's up to the kids to rescue them!...

#3
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

2013★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hippo Director's Zoo Diary for fans of Animation. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A group of five Genesect have invaded the big city and pose a threat to the supply of electricity, which attracts the attention of the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo. Satoshi, Pikachu an...

#4
Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~

Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~

2019★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hippo Director's Zoo Diary for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Hiroshi and Misae have never been to a honeymoon trip to a foreign country. One day, Misae discovered an inexpensive and family-friendly holiday package to Australia and the Nohara...

#5
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon

Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon

2006★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hippo Director's Zoo Diary for fans of Animation & TV Movie. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The story of "The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon" centers on a Pokémon scientist who has developed a new Mirage System to resurrect extinct Pokémon. Satoshi, Haruka, Masato, and Take...

#6
Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021

Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021

2022★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Hippo Director's Zoo Diary for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

During summer vacation Nobita picks up a small rocket containing Papi, a palm-sized alien president escaping rebels on his home planet Pirika....

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