18) The Boy And The Beast (2015)

The Boy and the Beast fits the list perfectly because it shares the magical adventure and emotional depth found in Spirited Away. Directed by Mamoru Hosoda, the story follows a young boy named Ren who follows the powerful beast Kumetsu into the Beast kingdom. There, he is taken under the wing of Kumatetsu and becomes his apprentice. The film explores themes of friendship, growth, and finding one's place in the world.
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Edited by Ishita Banerjee