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10 Best Movies Like What Happens Before War?

If you loved What Happens Before War?, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Yu Yu Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho

Yu Yu Hakusho: Eizou Hakusho

1994★ 8.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What Happens Before War? for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Two recap specials that focus on Team Urameshi's matches in the Dark Tournament and four separate volumes focusing around one of the main characters; Yusuke, Kurama, Hiei, or Kuwab...

#2
Naruto OVA 9: Chunin Exam on Fire! and Naruto vs. Konohamaru!

Naruto OVA 9: Chunin Exam on Fire! and Naruto vs. Konohamaru!

2011★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What Happens Before War? for fans of Animation. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Naruto faces off against his old pupil Konohamaru in a tournament during the chuunin entrance exams....

#3
Origin: Spirits of the Past

Origin: Spirits of the Past

2006★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What Happens Before War? for fans of Animation. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

It is 300 years into the future. Earth's environment had been devastated by mankind's own foolish plans and humankind is beleaguered by the sentient forests which they have awoken....

#4
Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!

Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!

2003★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What Happens Before War? for fans of Animation. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Naruto and his friends must get back a jug of stolen holy water from a band of higher class ninjas....

#5
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness

Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness

1997★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What Happens Before War? for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Noharas get caught between two rival clans when Himawari swallows a pretty bead that turns out to be a mysterious ball with hidden powers....

#6
Genius Party Beyond

Genius Party Beyond

2008★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to What Happens Before War? for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Five stories, five maestros, five styles and one common denominator: maximum creativity. Studio 4°C, the coolest label on the planet, invites us for the second time to an exclusive...

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