What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedNimona
Troy Quane · Film · 2023
If you loved Nimona, start with Nimona (ND Stevenson) — a book from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Nimona across media.
If you loved Nimona, you likely crave stories where misunderstood outcasts find their own families while fighting back against rigid, broken systems.
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Books on the same thread
The Bad Guys
Aaron Blabey · Book
Shares a thread with Nimona: Redemption.
Like the rebellious duo in Nimona, these characters subvert societal expectations to prove that being labeled a villain does not define who you are at your core.
The Maid: A Novel
Nita Prose · Book · 2022
Shares a thread with Nimona: Found Family.
If the neurodivergent spirit of Nimona resonated with you, this mystery offers a similarly lovable protagonist navigating a world that refuses to understand her unique perspective on life.
Demon Slayer
Koyoharu Gotoge · Book · 2018
Explores: Sibling Bond, Grief, Moral Duty.
The intense sibling bond and struggle against monstrous labels mirror the emotional stakes of Nimona, where protecting those you love matters more than following the rules of society.
Nona the Ninth
Tamsyn Muir · Book
Shares a thread with Nimona: found family.
Just as Nimona explores the search for identity in an apocalyptic world, this story follows a protagonist caught between personal desires and the duty to save others.
Series on the same thread
SPY x FAMILY
Series · 2022
Shares 2 threads with Nimona: Found Family, Action Comedy.
The chaotic found family dynamic in Nimona finds a perfect parallel here, where individuals with secret identities must rely on each other to navigate a suspicious world.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Nimona: Redemption.
This journey of redemption and sisterly devotion captures the same heart-wrenching emotional core found in Nimona, emphasizing that family is chosen through shared trauma and unwavering loyalty.
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2016
Explores: Chosen One, Secret World, Coming of Age.
Much like the hero of Nimona, this teen finds themselves thrust into a secret world where they must challenge established traditions to protect the people they care about.
Gachiakuta
Series · 2025
Explores: Wrongful Accusation, Social Outcasts, Revenge.
The theme of wrongful accusation drives both stories, as social outcasts join forces to expose institutional corruption and fight for their place in an unforgiving, hostile society.
Podcasts on the same thread
Criminal
Podcast
Shares a thread with Nimona: Redemption.
If you were drawn to the struggle for justice in Nimona, this exploration of those who have been wronged offers a compelling, real-world look at moral ambiguity.
The Truth
The Truth · Podcast · 2026
Explores: human condition, experimental storytelling, moral ambiguity.
These cinematic stories echo the experimental and heartfelt nature of Nimona, providing a space where the complexity of the human condition is explored with surprising, sharp wit.
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Common questions
Is the Nimona movie based on a book?
Yes, the 2023 movie Nimona is an adaptation of the original graphic novel titled Nimona. Both versions follow the story of a knight framed for a crime who teams up with a shape-shifting teenager to clear his name.
Should I read the Nimona book before watching the movie?
You can enjoy the Nimona movie without reading the book first. While the movie is an adaptation of the original graphic novel, both works function as standalone stories about a knight and a shape-shifting teen working together to prove the knight's innocence.
What is the plot of the Nimona movie?
The Nimona movie follows a knight who is framed for a tragic crime. To prove his innocence, he forms an unlikely alliance with a scrappy, shape-shifting teenager named Nimona. Together, they navigate a world that views them both as threats.
How does the Nimona movie compare to the Nimona book?
Both the Nimona movie and the Nimona book center on the same core premise of a knight framed for a crime teaming up with a shape-shifting teen. While they are different mediums, both versions focus on the quest to prove the knight's innocence.