Movies and TvShows featuring "wanting-to-be-human" theme.

Star Trek: The Next Generation follows the adventures of the crew of the USS Enterprise-D, a starship exploring the galaxy in the 24th century. Led by Captain Jean-Luc Picard, the crew encounters a wide range of alien species, explores new worlds, and tackles challenging situations. The series explores themes of exploration, diplomacy, and the human condition.

A young boy named Sosuke finds a goldfish named Ponyo trapped in a jar. He rescues her and forms a bond with her. Ponyo wants to become a human and they face various challenges together. Eventually, Ponyo's magical powers turn her into a human girl, but they must pass a test to restore balance to the world. Sosuke and Ponyo navigate through flooded lands to find Sosuke's mother and reunite with her. In the end, Ponyo sacrifices her magic to become human and they both live happily ever after.

DARLING in the FRANXX is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is on the brink of extinction. Teenagers, known as Parasites, pilot giant mechs called FRANXX to defend against monstrous creatures known as Klaxosaurs. The story follows Hiro, a former prodigy who has lost his motivation, and Zero Two, a mysterious girl with klaxosaur blood. Together, they form an unlikely partnership and strive to unlock the secrets of their world while facing internal and external conflicts.

Sailor Moon and her friends must protect Earth from an ancient enemy that is trying to freeze the planet. Along the way, they also have to deal with unrequited love and the challenges of being teenagers.

Yobi is a fox who wants to become human. To do so, she enrolls in a human school and forms a bond with a teacher and her students. However, a hunter is determined to capture her, putting her dream of becoming human at risk.