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 This Christmas Winter! Introducing Heartwarming, Winter-Themed Works (1–10)
Tom and Jerry: The Nutcracker
A heartwarming Christmas movie brought to you by everyone’s favorites, Tom and Jerry.
It cheerfully depicts the slapstick chaos of Jerry the mouse, who dreams of the ballet The Nutcracker, and Tom the stray cat and his pals.
Jerry’s dream of the ballet world becomes reality through a Christmas miracle.
He transforms into the Toy King and enjoys a delightful time.
But then Tom and the other stray cats burst in, causing a huge commotion.
Jerry sets off on a journey to seek help from a toymaker.
Can he save the ballerina doll and make his dream come true? Watch this thrilling and exciting Tom and Jerry Christmas film and have a blast with your family and friends.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
This is a work themed around Santa Claus—indispensable at Christmas—and his partner, the red-nosed reindeer.
The original story is a poem written by Robert L.
May for his daughter, and it’s also famous as the basis for the classic Christmas song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” The animation aired in 1964, and through puppetry it clearly portrays the story and sparkle of the song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” It’s a piece that conveys not only the preparations for delivering presents and the excitement of those waiting, but also the thrill felt by those doing the delivering.
Pop-Up Mickey / A Wonderful Christmas
Disney favorites like Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse spring to life in 3D to weave a lively Christmas tale.
On this special, heart‑pounding, exciting Christmas day, gently open the picture book and one delightful story after another begins.
The first story is about ice skating.
Next come tales featuring Huey, Dewey, and Louie, followed by one starring Goofy and his son—joyful Christmas stories popping out one after another.
Why not spend a wonderful time watching a Christmas movie that everyone can enjoy together—family and friends alike?
Tokyo Godfathers
When it comes to quintessential Japanese Christmas films, Tokyo Godfathers surely comes to mind.
This animated feature was released in 2003.
Its story follows three protagonists living on the streets of Tokyo who find an abandoned baby and set out to return the child to their parents.
The ending is sure to move you.
The setting is Shinjuku, rendered almost exactly as in the real world, yet depicted with a strikingly fantastical touch.
At just 90 minutes, it’s also a great, easy watch to put on during a Christmas party.
Ice Age Christmas
If you want to cut down on anime-watching time or include a short anime as part of an event, Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas is highly recommended.
The runtime is just 26 minutes.
It’s perfect even for small children who can’t stay focused for long.
This short is also ideal for those in-between moments—like when adults are clearing the table or getting the cake ready.
You might even watch the first Ice Age film beforehand as a little prep before Christmas.
It’s a Blue Sky Studios work that both adults and kids can enjoy.
Arthur Christmas’s Great Adventure
A heartwarming, fantastical adventure on Christmas Eve starring Arthur, the youngest member of the high-tech Claus family.
Every year, the Santa family delivers Christmas presents to children around the world in a single night.
But clumsy, well-meaning Arthur forgets to deliver just one present.
Determined not to let a child be disappointed, Arthur and the others launch into a frantic, high-tech mission to set things right.
A touching Christmas Eve story—please enjoy it with everyone.
snowman
When we think of winter, we think of snow—and when we think of things made from snow, we think of snowmen.
This piece is themed around a snowman.
Based on Raymond Briggs’s picture book, it was broadcast as an animated film in 1982.
It tells the story of a snowman brought to life who has fun playing with a young boy, and its cheerful atmosphere amid the cold evokes the splendor of Christmas.
There is no dialogue; it’s a work told solely through animation and music, allowing you to fully experience the picture-book-like, beautiful touch.