10 Best Animated Movies Like ‘Entergalactic’ To Watch Next

‘Entergalactic’ is a 2022 adult animated music television special created by American artist Kid Cudi, designed as a visual counterpart to his album. The special follows Jabar a street artist who is just about to make it big when he gets involved with a girl, Meadow. Jabar now needs to figure out how to juggle new responsibilities and his love life. ‘Entergalactic’ is a romantic comedy that dealt with sensitive themes in a lighthearted manner, it was generally really well accepted and due to that, fans of the original special are always looking for something more. Let’s see our list of the 10 best movies like ‘Entergalactic.’

1. ‘Persepolis’ (2007)

What it’s about: ‘Persepolis’ (2007) is an animated film based on Marjane Satrapi’s autobiographical graphic novel of the same name. The story follows Marjane, a young girl growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. As the country undergoes political upheaval and war, Marjane needs to juggle her identity, family, and relationships in a time of social and political change.

Why it’s like ‘Entergalactic’: Even though ‘Persepolis’ is a much more serious animated movie, both works deal with relationships and present coming-of-age stories during a time of a person’s major personal transformation. If you’ve liked ‘Entergalactic’ but you’re craving something a bit darker and heavier, ‘Persepolis’ is perfect for you.

2. ‘Loving Vincent’ (2017)

What it’s about: ‘Loving Vincent’ tells the story of the life and death of famed Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The film is entirely hand-painted in the style of van Gogh’s iconic paintings. It follows Armand Roulin, a young man tasked with delivering one of van Gogh’s final letters to his brother, Theo. As Armand investigates van Gogh’s death, he encounters various people who were close to the artist, each offering different perspectives on his life and work.

Why it’s like ‘Entergalactic’: ‘Loving Vincent’ deals with life after death in the context of fame and legacy. Both movies are for adults and deal with some difficult themes, but the main theme that connects them is art.

3. ‘Chico & Rita’ (2010)

What it’s about: The story follows the passionate love affair between Chico, a talented pianist, and Rita, a beautiful singer. Their relationship is marked by the ups and downs, as well as the vibrant music scene of the time. Against the backdrop of jazz clubs and glamorous performances in Cuba.

Why it’s like ‘Entergalactic’: This one is pretty obvious. ‘Chico & Rita’ are practically the same story but with musical inspiration and following an older couple in a different country. Both movies feature brilliant colorful characters trying to figure out whether they are right for each other.

4. ‘Anomalisa’ (2015)

What it’s about: The story of ‘Anomalisa’ follows Michael Stone, a depressed and emotionally disconnected man who perceives everyone around him as having the same voice and face. During a business trip to Cincinnati, he encounters Lisa, a woman whose voice and appearance are unique (“an anomaly” and “Lisa”). Michael falls for Lisa, seeing her as a beacon of hope and individuality in his monotonous and lonely existence.

Why it’s like ‘Entergalactic’: The story of ‘Anomalisa’ is dark and it’s definitely not the love story that you would expect. The choice of a stop-motion animation seems unusual but trust me, once you figure out what it’s all about it’s going to make perfect sense. The obvious connections between the two works are individuality, however, keep in mind that ‘Entergalactic’ is much lighter in nature.

5. ‘Mary & Max’ (2009)

What it’s about: ‘Mary & Max’ is about a friendship between an awkward girl living in Australia, and Max Horowitz, an obese, middle-aged Jewish man living in New York City. The film spans several decades and explores themes of friendship, loneliness, mental health, and acceptance. Through their correspondence, Mary and Max support each other through life’s struggles.

Why it’s like ‘Entergalactic’: ‘Mary & Max’ is certainly a story about unconventional friendship. Its main connection to ‘Entergalactic’ is the theme of how despite all that life throws at us, we should stay connected to the people we care about.

6. ‘Wrinkles’ (2011)

What it’s about: ‘Wrinkles’ is a Spanish animated film directed by Ignacio Ferreras, based on the comic book of the same name by Paco Roca. The story follows Emilio, an elderly man who is placed in a retirement home by his family due to his advancing Alzheimer’s disease. There, he befriends Miguel, a fellow resident with whom he forms a close bond.

Why it’s like ‘Entergalactic’: Just like ‘Mary & Max’ ‘Wrinkles’ is not a love story, but it’s certainly a story about major life change and close relationships that accidentally become a part of it.

7. ‘Only Yesterday’ (1991)

What it’s about: The story follows Taeko Okajima, a 27-year-old office worker in Tokyo who decides to take a trip to the countryside to visit family and help with the safflower harvest. During the journey, Taeko reflects on her childhood memories, particularly her experiences as a fifth-grade student, and begins to confront her past and present selves.

Why it’s like ‘Entergalactic’: ‘Only Yesterday’ doesn’t really focus solely on romantic experience but it’s a movie about self-discovery, identity, inspiration, and aspirations. Something that there’s plenty of in ‘Entergalactic.’

8. ‘Cheatin” (2013)

What it’s about: The story follows Ella, who is tired of male attention. One day after visiting the carnival she gets trapped in a bumper car accident but is rescued by Jake, whom she falls in love with and marries. Despite Jake’s faithfulness, a woman’s jealousy leads to a fake photo of Ella, causing Jake to believe she’s unfaithful. Distraught, Jake indulges in affairs, prompting Ella’s desperate attempt to hire a hitman.

Why it’s like ‘Entergalactic’: ‘Cheatin” is a love story, albeit an unconventional one. The most common theme that it has with ‘Entergalactic’ is the fact that both couples are willing to work on their relationship and overcome trust issues.

9. ‘Aya of Yop City’ (2013)

What it’s about: This is an animated film based on the graphic novel series ‘Aya’ by Marguerite Abouet and Clément Oubrerie. Set in the 1970s in the Ivory Coast city of Yopougon, the story follows the life of Aya, a young and ambitious woman. Despite the challenges and drama that surround her, Aya remains focused on her goals and dreams.

Why it’s like ‘Entergalactic’: ‘Aya’ follows an ambitious young girl and it mostly focuses on slice-of-life scenarios without avoiding some deeper subjects. It has romance in it, but the main focus are relationships and community between all characters.

10. ‘Flavors of Youth’ (2018)

What it’s about: ‘Flavors of Youth’ is an anthology animated film consisting of three interconnected stories set in different Chinese cities. The first story, “The Rice Noodles,” follows a young man named Xiao Ming as he reminisces about his childhood and his love for a particular type of rice noodles. Through his memories, he reflects on the passage of time and the changes in his life. The second story, “A Little Fashion Show,” centers around a fashion model named Yi Lin who struggles with her career and relationships in Shanghai. She rediscovers her passion for fashion and reconnects with her sister through a nostalgic dress. The third story, “Love in Shanghai,” revolves around a young man named Lulu who works as a web designer in Shanghai. He reminisces about his first love and the bittersweet memories associated with it.

Why it’s like ‘Entergalactic’: Like ‘Entergalactic’ this is a slice-of-life story that deals with the themes of creativity, future career, and relationships while being young.

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