Anime movies to watch this Christmas winter! Introducing heartwarming, winter-themed works
On Christmas night, many of you may be looking for an animated film to watch with family and friends.
Christmas-themed anime filled with heartwarming stories and adventures can create a special atmosphere unique to this season.
Here, we’ll introduce anime that will lift your Christmas and winter spirits—from works that reveal the behind-the-scenes of gift deliveries to stories that will leave you smiling warmly.
On a cold winter night, take your time watching with a warm drink in hand.
You’re sure to make wonderful Christmas memories!
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Anime films to watch in the Christmas season! Introducing heartwarming, winter-themed works (11–20)
Santa Company: The Secret of Christmas
More recently, director Kenji Itoso—who has worked on titles like Attack on Titan and Fire Force—brings us his original feature-length anime Santa Company: The Secret of Christmas.
It’s a perfect pick for the holiday season and often becomes a hot topic around Christmastime.
With a friendly, approachable art style, it depicts quirky incidents and heartwarming tales that unfold within Santa Company, the organization that delivers presents to children all over the world.
I can’t go into detail without spoilers, but this film alone conveys just how strong Itoso’s flair for entertainment is.
Also keep an eye on its broader media rollout, including the independently produced version, the SDGs spin-off, and the manga adaptation!
Father Christmas
The film Father Christmas is a 1991 British Christmas movie created by the master Raymond Briggs, known for works like The Snowman and When the Wind Blows.
Its heartwarming story, depicted in a soft and gentle style, makes it perfect for watching on Christmas night with friends and family.
People think Santa Claus works only once a year, but in reality he spends the whole year preparing for Christmas.
This classic Christmas tale, still beloved around the world, portrays the uproarious adventures that befall Santa during his busiest season.
Guardians: Legendary Heroes
Among DreamWorks Animation titles like Penguins and the Shrek series, my top recommendation is Rise of the Guardians! There may still be many who haven’t seen it yet, but guess what—Santa Claus appears as one of the warriors.
The story begins when legendary guardians like the Easter Bunny, Sandman, and the Tooth Fairy seek help from an ordinary boy, Jack Frost.
When he says, “Why me??” you just know something exciting is coming.
It’s a perfect pick for a Christmas movie night to enjoy with friends and family.
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A Spanish animated film that unfolds the origin story of Santa Claus with a fresh sensibility.
Set in the Arctic Circle, it portrays the encounters and growing bond between Jesper, who works in a small, dark, and frigid town, and Klaus, a toymaker with a unique, reserved aura.
Directed by a former Disney creator, the visuals feel friendly and the music is captivating.
It’s a heartwarming film that conveys the precious Christmas spirit of empathy and neighborly help.
Beauty and the Beast / Belle’s Enchanted Christmas
Among Disney films, when it comes to the most romantic stories, Beauty and the Beast surely comes to mind.
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas is the second installment, released as a home video in 1997.
It continues the story after the scene in the original where the Beast rescues Belle, with Christmas as its theme.
It preserves the original’s message of not judging others by appearances and valuing kindness and love, along with its beautiful visuals.
For children, Christmas feels mysterious and magical—perfect for a cozy family viewing to spend a heartwarming evening together.
Save Santa! – The Great Christmas Operation –
Santa Claus, who brings presents and dreams to children at Christmas, has been captured by bad guys! Join Bernard, an invention-loving elf, and his reindeer partner Blitz on a Christmas Eve adventure to rescue Santa.
Riding a time-traveling sleigh, they embark on a wildly imaginative journey through time to save him.
“Save Santa! The Great Christmas Operation” is a fantastical, heartwarming Christmas movie that became a worldwide hit.
The film is directed by Leon Jussen, a creator who has contributed to numerous Disney films.
Don’t miss this thrilling, edge-of-your-seat Christmas adventure—perfect to watch with family and friends.
Anime films to watch in the Christmas winter! Introducing heartwarming, winter-themed works (21–30)
SPY×FAMILY CODE:White
Learning that Eden Academy will hold a cooking practicum, Loid heads with his family to the snowy land of Frigis to make the headmaster’s favorite dish, “Melemele,” in hopes of earning a Stella Star.
Along the way, a key Anya happens to pick up from a suitcase drags them into a state-secret-level chocolate incident, putting their lives in danger.
Although Yor fends off the attackers with brilliant combat prowess, upon arrival a tyrannical soldier steals their Melemele—and then Anya is abducted by an unknown party.
A spy, an assassin, a telepath, and a future-seeing dog… a family with secrets joins forces to take on a heartwarming and hilarious winter tale.
