Movies like 5 Centimeters per Second

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   After the Rain

   Strong story similarity

   2018 · 111 min · Drama · Romance

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   Akira Tachibana is a soft-spoken high school student who used to be a part of the track and field club. Working part-time at a restaurant, she finds herself inexplicably falling in love with her manager, a divorced 45-year-old man.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap
   • shared coming of age movie style

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   Flavors of Youth

   Strong story similarity

   2018 · 74 min · Animation · Drama · Romance

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   The rigorous city life of China, while bustling and unforgiving, contains the everlasting memories of days past. Three stories told in three different cities, follow the loss of youth and the daunting realization of adulthood. Though reality may seem ever changing, unchangeable are the short-lived moments of one's childhood days. A plentiful bowl of noodles, the beauty of family and the trials of first love endure the inevitable flow of time, as three different characters explore the strength of bonds and the warmth of cherished memories. Within the disorder of the present world, witness these quaint stories recognize the comfort of the past, and attempt to revive the neglected flavors of youth.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap
   • shared coming of age movie style

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   Her Blue Sky

   Strong story similarity

   2019 · 108 min · Animation · Romance

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   High school student Aoi Aioi lives with her elder sister, Akane, after a tragic accident took their parents away 13 years ago. Because Akane has since been taking care of her single-handedly, Aoi wants to move to Tokyo after her graduation to relieve her sister's burden and pursue a musical career, inspired by Akane's ex-boyfriend Shinnosuke "Shinno" Kanamuro. Shinno was part of a band until he left for Tokyo to become a professional guitarist after the sisters' parents passed away, and he was never to be seen again.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • shared coming of age movie style
   • shared theme: coming of age

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   Even If This Love Disappears Tonight

   Strong story similarity

   2022 · 121 min · Drama · Romance

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   A high school girl wakes up each day with no memory of the day before. When she agrees to date a shy classmate, Toru, he begins to fall for her—despite her rule against falling in love.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap
   • a closely matched era

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   My Little Monster

   Strong story similarity

   2018 · 105 min · Comedy · Drama · Romance

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   Problem student Haru Yoshida sits next to the cold and studious Shizuku Mizutani in class. Without any other friends to turn to, both of them start to get to know each other and grow closer. Haru eventually develop feelings for Shizuku and confesses his feelings to her. Will Haru and Shizuku get their happily ever after?

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap
   • shared theme: live action remake

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   Let Me Eat Your Pancreas

   Strong story similarity

   2017 · 115 min · Drama · Romance

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   A dying girl meets a nonchalant boy who found out her secret. She decided to fulfill her bucket list with none-other-than the boy who couldn't care less about the world.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap
   • shared production studio: TOHO

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   Hello World

   Strong story similarity

   2019 · 98 min · Animation · Drama · Romance · Science Fiction

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   A shy high schooler in Kyoto meets a man claiming to be his future self, who tells him he’s hacked into the past to save their first love.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • substantial genre overlap
   • shared production studio: TOHO

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   maboroshi

   Strong story similarity

   2023 · 112 min · Animation · Drama · Fantasy · Romance

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   A factory explosion plunges a small town into a timeless freeze, leaving teenage Masamune and his pals to grapple with a quickly collapsing reality.

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   • strong story and style similarity
   • shared coming of age movie style
   • substantial genre overlap

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   Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie

   Strong story similarity

   2022 · 73 min · Animation · Comedy · Romance

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   Takagi and Nishikata’s final summer in junior high is about to begin, and it’s already off to a heartwarming start! When the pair find an abandoned kitten, they decide to work together and take care of Hana, their adorable new companion until they can locate its missing mother.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • a closely matched era
   • similar audience response

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    Teasing Master Takagi-san

    Strong story similarity

    2024 · 119 min · Comedy · Romance

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    Takagi, now grown up, revisits her middle school as a trainer. She encounters Nishikata, her former classmate she used to tease, now a PE teacher there. Their playful dynamic resumes, leading to more interactions between the two.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • a closely matched era
    • shared production studio: TOHO

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