Filipino animators have proved their caliber in creating quality animated films that have been played and enjoyed in the big screen. Local Filipino animators have been producing animated movies that wowed the moviegoers in the past until now, yet they don’t get enough recognition and support to enrich this kind of craft in the film industry.

So, if you want to support local, here are some of the best Filipino-made animated films every Filipino kid, and adult would love:

1. RPG Metanoia

RPG Metanoia shares the story of a young timid online gamer named Nico. Every time Nico plays Metanoia—an MMORPG, he turns into an unpredictable wanderer inside the world of Metanoia, equipped with a magic yoyo and amazing agility. The film used the voices of Zaijian Jaranilla, Aga Muhlach, Mika dela Cruz, Vhong Navarro, and Eugene Domingo.

2. Dayo

Dayo is a movie about the adventure of an 11-year-old boy as he attempted to rescue his kidnapped grandparents. His quest then leads him to a magical land called ‘Elementalia’, which housed popular Filipino mythological creatures, such as Kapre, Aswang, and Tikbalang. Dayo starred voice actors Nash Aguas, Michael V., Peque Gallaga, and Trina Legaspi.

3. Paglisan

Although this Cinema One Originals 2018 entry might be an animated film, the topic is an emotional rollercoaster as the film unfolds a story of a middle-aged couple trying to salvage their marriage as one struggles with Alzheimer’s, while the other sinks deeper into depression.

4. Saving Sally

Coming to Netflix on October 15 this year, Saving Sally is story of a teenage love between a young aspiring comic book artist and a gadget inventor, the movie depicts a Manila-state of mind in Marty’s world. The animated film shows huge animated monsters roaming the streets of Manila while revealing the characters’ desires and the country’s current issues. Enzo Marcos gave life to Marty’s role while Rhian Ramos played the role of Sally.

5. Urduja

Urduja tells a story of Princess Urduja—the only daughter of Tawilisi tribe’s chieftain, Lakanpati. He wants her to marry Simakwel—someone she dislikes. Instead, Urduja falls in love with Limhang, a stranger who escapes from the wrath of Wang and hides in Tawilisi’s place. Limhang’s kindness and good deeds won the tribe’s trust and respect. The tribe bravely fought against Wang.

Being able to watch Urduja as a kid, I was able to enjoy the characters, narration, and animation of this film. I can say that this is how you make a film about indigenous culture. Urduja is a Disney-like Filipino animation film. Voiced by an all-Filipino cast that includes the likes of Eddie Garcia and Cesar Montano, the film is based on the legend of the warrior princess Urduja.

6. Hayop Ka!

Coming to Netflix on October 15, Hayop Ka! Is a romcom at its heart, Angelica Panganiban voices the lead character, Nimfa Dimaano, a cat working in a department store, dating an askal (local dog) janitor named Roger, voiced by Robin Padilla. The poor cat finds herself in a love triangle when she meets Inigo, voiced by Sam Milby.

Albeit the local animation industry might still not be as big or as popular as the Hollywood, there’s no denying that Filipino animators are indeed talented and creative.