10 of the World's Longest Animated Films: Is Your Favorite on the List?

According to Collider, the Japanese animated film *Space Battleship Yamato—Final Chapter* (1983), also known as *Final Yamato*, is the longest animated film in the world.

This 163-minute film tells the story of a ship captain named Yamato who protects Earth from an alien invasion.

Three minutes shorter than *Final Yamato*, the Hungarian animated film *The Tragedy of Man* (2011) ranks second with a runtime of 160 minutes.

However, according to Collider, *The Tragedy of Man* has an unclear premise, making it potentially boring for viewers who don't enjoy arthouse films.

Another Japanese animated film, *Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time* (2021), follows in third place with a runtime of 155 minutes. This film is the fourth in a tetralogy produced over 14 years.

*Evangelion* is adapted from the manga *Neon Genesis Evangelion*, which tells the story of Shinji Ikari, a pilot who operates a robot called an Eva to protect humanity.

The newcomer *Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse* (2023), with a runtime of 140 minutes, also makes the list. This *Spider-Man* franchise film is the longest Hollywood animated film.

This animated film continues the story from its predecessor, *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse* (2018), featuring various Spider-Men from different universes who team up to help Miles Morales overcome the chaos around him.

Below is a complete list of the 10 longest animated films in the world as of July 2023, according to Collider:

1. *Space Battleship Yamato—Final Chapter* (1983): 163 minutes
2. *The Tragedy of Man* (2011): 160 minutes
3. *Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time* (2021): 155 minutes
4. *Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse* (2023): 140 minutes
5. *The Tale of the Princess Kaguya* (2013): 137 minutes
6. *Consuming Spirits* (2012): 136 minutes
7. *Princess Mononoke* (1997): 134 minutes
8. *The Lord of the Rings* (1978): 132 minutes
9. *A Silent Voice* (2016): 130 minutes
10. *Spirited Away* (2001): 125 minutes

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