Movies like The Quintessential Quintuplets＊ (2024)
The best movies like The Quintessential Quintuplets＊ (2024) are Kaguya-sama: Love Is War (2019), The Quintessential Quintuplets∽ (2023) and Not in Textbooks (2016). If The Quintessential Quintuplets＊ hooked you with its animation and comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedThe Quintessential Quintuplets Movie (2022)8.3/10 from 463 votes
- NewestPeople We Meet on Vacation (2026)Released 2026
- In JapaneseKaguya-sama: Love Is War (2019)Also in Japanese
- Same seriesThe Quintessential Quintuplets∽ (2023)The Quintessential Quintuplets
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War (2019)
A high school girl and boy are part of the student council at a pricey school. They have a crush on one another, but have kept it under wraps so far. With awareness and an inkling of what the other one feels for each the challenge becomes to make the opposite side profess his or her love first.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Quintessential Quintuplets∽ (2023)
Featuring stories from the manga not adapted in the main anime.
Why it matches: Same series: The Quintessential Quintuplets · both animation & romance
Not in Textbooks (2016)
The romantic comedy and drama follows the manga of the same name and follows the adventures of cute and coquettish schoolgirl Shirabaka Aya and nerd of a man Tairaku Arihiko. There is a problem or two. Aya loves Arihiko. Arihiko is a school teacher. Aya is a student at the school. Aya's father is a yakuza thug. Aya and Arihiko live in the same apartment. Aya is hot. Arihiko could lose his job.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie (2022)
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 matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisKaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends- (2022)
After pining for one another and plotting for so long, Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane finally have their climactic first kiss. However, they struggle to define their relationship. After all, how much of their true selves have they really shown to one another?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisSenpai Is an Otokonoko Movie: Sunshine After the Rain (2025)
During spring break, Saki visits her father and has a close encounter with a whale. / Makoto confronts a former classmate. Meanwhile, Saki must make a difficult decision. / Saki is upset after spending the day at her mother's house. Makoto, meanwhile, decides to take a step forward. / After much thought, Saki finally makes a decision.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
DAKAICHI - I'm being harassed by the sexiest man of the year - the Movie: Spain Arc (2021)
Azumaya and Takato are set to star in "Blood Wedding," a two-person play that incorporates flamenco dancing; Takato decides to travel to Spain to learn about passion.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Nisekoi: False Love (2018)
Raku Ichijo (Kento Nakajima) is an only son and a high school student. His father is the leader of yakuza group Shuei-gumi. Raku Ichijo doesn't like to fight and he studies hard. His dream is to become a public official. One day, he passes the entrance gate at his high school and is kicked inadvertently by Chitoge Kirisaki (Ayami Nakajo). She is a new transfer student at the school. Chitoge Kirisaki is the only daughter of a rival gang leader. To keep the peace between the rival gangs led by their fathers, Raku Ichijo and Chitoge Kirisaki decide to act as boyfriend and girlfriend. --asianwiki
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisKimagure Orange Road: I Want to Return to That Day (1988)
Kyousuke and Madoka have finally arrived at the point where they are close to graduation and have to decide where they want to go to college. Naturally, they want to go together, so beside all the studying they also have to look for a proper college where they can enter both. Hikaru, still a year from graduating, wants to support Kyousuke as well and does that in her own way. But while she does that, Madoka feels jealous and tells her feelings to Kyousuke. And then Kyousuke has to take action to finally decide on the girl he loves.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMy Little Monster (2018)
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 matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWataten!: An Angel Flew Down to Me! - Precious Friends (2022)
Hana, Hinata, Noa, Koyori, and Kanon are always good friends. Today, they are having a friendly sweets party at home with Miyako's homemade sweets! The flower-shaped cookies look just like the hair ornaments worn by Hana. The hair ornament was a precious treasure that Hana received from her grandmother when she was little, and everyone was intrigued by the story. And as "practice for the school trip," they decide to go visit Hana's grandmother's house...! The "first" outing for everyone is about to begin.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Love Hina Spring Special - I Wish Your Dream (2001)
The tests have come, and Keitaro can only hope to succeed. However, in the final stretch, he fails miserably and daydreams through the test. Assuming that he has failed, he runs away, so the rest of the cast hunts him down on a remote desert island to bring him back.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie (2022)
When five lovely young girls who hate studying hire part-time tutor Futaro, he guides not only their education but also their hearts. Time spent has brought them all closer, with feelings growing within the girls and Futaro. As they finish their third year of high school and their last school festival approaches, they set their sights on what’s next. Is there a future with one of them and Futaro?
Why it matches: Same series: The Quintessential Quintuplets · both animation & comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Royal Tutor Movie (2019)
The four princes of the Kingdom of Granzreich are aiming to become the next king. Under the guidance of the royal tutor Heine Wittgenstein, while overcoming various obstacles and sometimes hesitating, they grow little by little. Appearing before them are twin princes from the Kingdom of Romano. Even though these princes look cute on the surface, they are actually extremely sadistic...! Towards such an unprecedented crisis, Heine and the four princes perform "educational guidance"!?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & animation
L♡DK: Two Loves Under One Roof (2019)
Aoi Nishimori and Shūsei Kugayama are in love and they begin to live together secretly. Suddenly, Shūsei's cousin, Reon Kugayama, comes to them. Their secret is discovered by Reon. Now, Aoi, Shūsei, and Reon begin to live together.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Mischievous Kiss the Movie: High School (2016)
Based on a popular manga series of the same name, this Japanese romantic comedy follows the lives of two high school students, Kotoko, a bubbly girl who’s hopeless in school, and Naoki, her smart and handsome senior. Although Kotoko gathers up the courage to confess her love to him, he bluntly rejects her in public. But fate works in mysterious ways - when her house collapses, a childhood friend of her father’s, Mr. Irie, invites them to live with his family, and she learns that the son of Mr. Irie is none other than Naoki himself…
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
My Love Story!! (2015)
Takeo Goda is a high school student 2 m tall and weighting more than 100 kg. He has a righteous character. The male students adore him, but female students do not like him. All of the girls Takeo likes prefer his handsome friend Makoto Sunakawa.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe World's Greatest First Love: Proposal (2020)
When Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame. Ritsu's determined to leave all that in the past—but how can he when his boss is just as determined that they have a future? Tired of accusations that family connections got him his current position, Ritsu Onodera quits his job as an editor at his father's company and transfers to Marukawa Publishing. Once there, he is assigned to the shojo manga editorial department—something he has no interest in and no experience with! Having sworn he'd never fall in love again, the last thing he wants to do is work on love stories. To make matters worse, it turns out that his overbearing boss, Masamune Takano, is actually his first love from high school!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & animation
Happy-Go-Lucky Days (2020)
Love is love. Someday, the pain of being in love will be an endearing memory. No matter who the feelings are towards, no matter what form it takes, all love and lifestyles have the same value. An omnibus anime tells the stories of “The wedding of an ex”, “a student and a teacher at an all-boys’ school” and “childhood friends whose bodies and hearts change with adolescence.”
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & romance
Love Stage!! (2020)
With a mother and father that are actors, and a rockstar brother, anyone would expect Sena Izumi to eventually enter showbiz himself. However, aside from a commercial for a wedding magazine when he was a child, Izumi has never been in the spotlight; instead, he aims to become a manga artist. But a decade after the shoot, the magazine calls for a 10th anniversary ad, requesting the original child actors for the project. This reunites Izumi with Ryouma Ichijou, now a popular actor who, much to Izumi's shock, has been in love with him ever since their first meeting! However, due to Izumi's feminine appearance, and unisex name, Ryouma believed the boy to be a girl and continues to do so to this day. Izumi's troubles are only just beginning. Based on the hit comedy romance manga Love Stage!! It began serialization in the July 2010. Seven tankōbon volumes was published from May 27, 2011 to November 1, 2016. An anime television series adaptation produced by J.C.Staff aired in 2014.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Lupin the Third: Goodbye Partner (2019)
A warrant’s been issued for an arrest but this time, it’s not for Lupin. Authorities are after Inspector Zenigata as they suspect Pops has been in cahoots with the master thief all along. In an effort to vouch for Zenigata’s innocence, Lupin is challenged to steal the curious Time Crystal. As Lupin and his gang go after the famed diamond he’s confronted with the unexpected betrayal of his most trusted partner.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
Love Hina Christmas Special: Silent Eve (2000)
As another round of preliminary tests approach for Keitarō, so does Christmas. And as the first Christmas of the millennium, there is a rumor that if one confesses his love on this special eve it will come true. Keitarō has decided what he needs to do on this Christmas eve. But being a retaker, can he afford taking attention away from the tests on the same day?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
L♡DK (2014)
Aoi Nishimori's parents moved to another city for work, but Aoi didn't want to transfer to a new high school. She stays behind and lives in an apartment by herself. Shūsei Kugayama moves in next to Aoi's apartment. Shūsei is a very popular student at their high school. Due to a mistake, Aoi makes the sprinkler go off in his room. Until Shūsei's room is fixed, he stays with Aoi.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisxxxHolic: Rō (2010)
It has been several years after the events of Shunmuki and Watanuki has become the new proprietor of Yūko's shop following her death. Domeki has taken a position at a university to study folklore and Kohane has become a student at the same university studying under Domeki. Due to Domeki's position, a series of events have occurred that requires Watanuki's services. The episode outlines the process by which Watanuki fulfills the request while presenting changes in many of the characters in the series. The ending theme is "Kaza Nagi" (風なぎ?) by Shikao Suga.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation
Cells at Work!! The Return of the Strongest Enemy: A Huge Uproar in the Body’s Bowels! (2020)
The theatrical episode will cover events from the fifth volume of the manga.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & comedy
given the Movie: Hiiragi Mix (2024)
given gains buzz after a failed audition, but things get complicated when Ritsuka is asked to play for Mafuyu’s old friends’ debut show.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both animation & romance
Trinity Seven: Eternity Library & Alchemic Girl (2017)
Arata inadvertently touches "Hermes Apocrypha," Lilith's Grimoire. Suddenly, he is enveloped by a bright white light, and a girl appears before him. She calls herself Lilim, and treats both Arata and Lilith as her parents. At the same time she appears, something changes in the world. The forbidden Eternal Library awakens.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNight Is Short, Walk On Girl (2017)
As a group of university students go out for a night on the town, a sophomore known only as "The Girl with Black Hair" experiences a series of surreal encounters with the local nightlife – all the while unaware of the romantic longings of "Senpai", a senior student who has been creating increasingly fantastic and contrived reasons to run into her in an effort to win her heart.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPeople We Meet on Vacation (2026)
Poppy's a free spirit. Alex loves a plan. After years of summer vacations, these polar-opposite pals wonder if they could be a perfect romantic match.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOne Piece Episode of Merry: The Tale of One More Friend (2013)
On a test-run of the Mini Merry, Usopp tells Brook the story of the Going Merry, a ship that served the crew well. However, to the Straw Hats, the Going Merry was not just a ship: It was a priceless, irreplaceable friend. *Scenes have been recreated with brand-new animation.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The Quintessential Quintuplets＊?
The closest matches to The Quintessential Quintuplets＊ are Kaguya-sama: Love Is War (2019), The Quintessential Quintuplets∽ (2023) and Not in Textbooks (2016). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Quintessential Quintuplets＊?
People who watched The Quintessential Quintuplets＊ most often go on to Kaguya-sama: Love Is War (2019), Not in Textbooks (2016) and Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie (2022).
What is the highest-rated movie like The Quintessential Quintuplets＊?
The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie (2022), rated 8.3/10 by 463 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Quintessential Quintuplets＊?
People We Meet on Vacation (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Is The Quintessential Quintuplets＊ part of a series?
Yes. It belongs to The Quintessential Quintuplets, which includes The Quintessential Quintuplets∽ (2023) and The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie (2022).
Are there Japanese movies like The Quintessential Quintuplets＊?
Yes: Kaguya-sama: Love Is War (2019), The Quintessential Quintuplets∽ (2023) and Not in Textbooks (2016).
How are movies similar to The Quintessential Quintuplets＊ chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Quintessential Quintuplets＊, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.