Movies like Paradise Kiss

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   Honey

   Strong story similarity

   2018 · 105 min · Drama · Romance

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   Kogure Nao is a shy and cute high school student. One day, Onise Taiga asks her "would you like to date with me on the promise that we will get married?" Nao is unable to turn down his proposal because she is scared of him. Taiga has red hair and piercing eyes. His appearance gives off the impression that he is a bad boy, but he is actually considerate to others and good at cooking. After getting to know Taiga, Nao begins to have feelings for him.

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   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap

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   Clannad: The Motion Picture

   Strong story similarity

   2007 · 94 min · Animation · Drama · Romance

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   Plagued by a seemingly endless stream of haunting dreams, Tomoya drifts through life with an almost overwhelming sense of anger and emptiness. Then, one fateful day, he meets the mysterious and beautiful Nagisa, and his world begins to change. While helping Nagisa revive the defunct Drama Club at their high school, Tomoya discovers that she has the same dreams. Their story starts beneath the cherry blossoms, but where will fate lead them?

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

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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.

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   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap

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   Let Me Eat Your Pancreas

   Shared cast

   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
   • a principal cast member

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   Does the Flower Bloom?

   Strong story similarity

   2018 · 88 min · Drama · Romance

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   While on a work trip, 37-year-old Sakurai meets 19-year-old art student Yoichi in a quiet, charming house—sparking an unexpected connection across generations.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap

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   The World of Machida-kun

   Strong story similarity

   2019 · 120 min · Comedy

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   High school boy Machida is a loner who is not particularly good at his studies or extracurricular activities. He does seem to have his heart in the right place however. When he is injured at school instead of the school nurse at the infirmary a school-mate tends to him. He develops a crush for her and soon enough the feelings are returned.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • shared theme: based on manga
   • shared production studio: Warner Bros. Japan

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   A Silent Voice: The Movie

   Strong story similarity

   2016 · 129 min · Animation · Drama · Romance

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   Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf. But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shouya for his lack of compassion. When they leave elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not speak to each other again... until an older, wiser Shouya, tormented by his past behaviour, decides he must see Shouko once more. He wants to atone for his sins, but is it already too late...?

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong shared themes: based on manga and friendship
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap

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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?

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   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap

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   Your Name.

   Strong story similarity

   2016 · 106 min · Animation · Drama · Romance

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   High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap
   • shared themes: romance and school

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    10DANCE

    Strong story similarity

    2025 · 127 min · Drama · Romance

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    Two dancers, opposites in all but their art, agree to train together for a competition. At first, they clash, but soon become drawn to each other.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap

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