Movies like NANA MIZUKI LIVE ISLAND+ (2018)
The best movies like NANA MIZUKI LIVE ISLAND+ (2018) are Linda Linda Linda (2005), Teen Spirit (2019) and The Colors Within (2024). If NANA MIZUKI LIVE ISLAND+ hooked you with its music, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedThe Anthem of the Heart (2015)7.6/10 from 444 votes
- NewestTHE RAMPAGE Live Tour 2025 PRIMAL SPIDER (2026)Released 2026
- In JapaneseLinda Linda Linda (2005)Also in Japanese
Linda Linda Linda (2005)
Only three days before the school festival, a newly formed high school band rushes to put together a set for their big show — including a hit single by '80s by the Japanese punk rock band The Blue Hearts.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTeen Spirit (2019)
A shy teenager living on the Isle of Wight dreams of pop stardom. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and ambition.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Colors Within (2024)
Totsuko is a high school student with the ability to see the 'colors' of others. Colors of bliss, excitement, and serenity, plus a color she treasures as her favorite. Kimi, a classmate at her school, gives off the most beautiful color of all. Although she doesn't play an instrument, Totsuko forms a band with Kimi and Rui, a quiet music enthusiast they meet at a used bookstore in a far corner of town. As they practice at an old church on a remote island, music brings them together, forming friendships and stirring affections.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSwing Girls (2004)
A group of delinquent high school girls form a band when they accidentally poison their school's brass band and have to replace them.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisCOLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing (2025)
Ichika is a high school musician who can enter a mysterious place called “SEKAI,” where she and her friends express their innermost emotions through music alongside Hatsune Miku. One day after giving a live performance, Ichika meets a new Miku that she has never seen before. No matter how hard this new Miku tries to sing, she struggles connecting with the hearts of her listeners. Miku must rely on the help of others to find a way to sing again.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Piano Forest (2007)
Shuhei Amamiya transfers to Moriwaki Elementary filled with hope and ambition. But it doesn't take long before he gets picked on by the class bullies, and gets involved in a dare to play the mysterious piano in the forest. Igniting his meeting with an equally enigmatic child, Kai Ichinose, who seems to be the only one capable getting sound out of the thought to be broken piano.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLove Live! The School Idol Movie (2015)
Although μ's, the defending champions of the school idol tournament, plans to dissolve their group after the graduation of their senior members, they receive news that leads them to holding a concert event! The 9 girls continue to learn and grow in this new and unfamiliar world. What is the last thing that these girls can do as school idols? With the clock ticking, what kind of meaning will the μ's members find in performing the most exciting live performance?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisYour Lie in April (2016)
Arima Kousei won numerous piano competitions while under the strict watch of his mother. He was known as the human metronome during that time. Since the death of his mother, Kousei has been unable to hear the sound of his piano. He then meets Miyazono Kaori through childhood friend Sawabe Tsubaki. Kaori plays the violin and has a free sprit. Since meeting her, Kousei is able to face the piano again. Meanwhile, Kaori holds a secret.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBlue Hawaii (1961)
Just discharged GI Chad Gates returns to Hawaii, where he becomes a tour guide, defying his mother's wishes for him to join the family business.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Anthem of the Heart (2015)
A young girl had her voice magically taken away so that she would never hurt people with it, but her outlook changes when she encounters music and friendship. Will Naruse be able to convey the anthem of her heart?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Merry Widow (1934)
A prince from a small kingdom courts a wealthy widow to keep her money in the country.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisElvis - Aloha from Hawaii (1973)
A 1973 concert by Elvis Presley that was broadcast live via satellite on January 14, 1973. The concert took place at the Honolulu International Center in Honolulu and aired in over 40 countries across Asia and Europe. Viewing figures have been estimated at over 1 billion viewers world wide, and the show was the most expensive entertainment special at the time, costing $2.5 million.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisStuck in the Suburbs (2004)
Brittany Aarons is one of the many girls who has a crush on popular singer and boy-toy Jordan Cahill. However, she is bored of living a suburban existence and seeks a little something more.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTokyo Idols (2017)
This exploration of Japan's fascination with girl bands and their music follows an aspiring pop singer and her fans, delving into the cultural obsession with young female sexuality and the growing disconnect between men and women in hypermodern societies.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Liar and His Lover (2013)
Set within music field, this film depicts a love story between a 25-year-old sound engineer and 16-year-old high school student Riko, who posessess a gifted voice. 25-year-old sound engineer Aki is a member of popular band "Crude Play," but right after the band decides to make their major record debut Aki quits the band. But, Aki provides his music to Crude Play under the name of producer Soichiro. Aki begins to date Riko, whose father runs a fruit and vegetable shop. Riko doesn't know about Aki's background, but she likes to listen to him hum. Riko is in a band herself, with childhood friend Yuichi and Sota. One day she is scouted by producer Soichiro.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBlue Giant (2023)
High school student Dai Miyamoto has his life is turned upside down the day he discovers jazz. Picking up a saxophone and leaving his sleepy hometown for the bustling nightclubs of Tokyo, Dai will find that the life of a professional musician isn’t for the faint of heart, as he must confront what it truly means to be great.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Fighting Temptations (2003)
Darrin Hill, a slick-talking but down-on- his-luck NYC advertising exec, returns to his hometown in Georgia to claim the inheritance his aunt left him. But before Darrin can collect the money, he must fulfill his aunt's final wish -- to create a local choir.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
SnoozefestMovies like thisKing of Jazz (1930)
A large-scale revue musical built around Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, presenting a series of musical performances, sketches, and staged tableaux in early two-color Technicolor, emblematic of Hollywood’s early sound-era “all-star” musical productions.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNana 2 (2006)
Two girls with the same name but very different personalities share an apartment in this sequel to Nana. The rising fame of Nana Osaki's band, the Black Stones, is beginning to take a toll on the best friends' relationship. Meanwhile, Nana Komatsu struggles to make sense of her love triangle with Black Stones' guitarist Nobu and rival group Trapnest's bassist Takumi.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBECK (2010)
Yukio is your average high school student who spends his days going to class and avoiding bullies. That is until he meets Ryusuke, a guitar prodigy. Together with Taira, Chiba, and Saku they form the rock band BECK. As their popularity increases so does the danger as Ryusuke's past catches up with him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKanayan Tour 2011 ～Summer～ (2011)
Concert film features her performance at Nippon Budokan on September 9th, 2011 from her one-man tour Kanayan Tour 2011 ~Summer~
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
NANA MIZUKI LIVE JOURNEY 2011 at SENDAI SUNPLAZA HALL (2011)
Concert film and documentary featuring Nana Mizuki's LIVE JOURNEY 2011 tour filmed at Sendai Sunplaza Hall on August 14, 2011.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Liyuu Concert TOUR2023 「LOVE in koii」 (2023)
Liyuu's first live tour, which took place from April to May 2023. This release contains all footage of the Kanagawa concert held at the National Grand Hall Pacifico Yokohama on April 23rd.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
THE RAMPAGE Live Tour 2025 PRIMAL SPIDER (2026)
THE RAMPAGE's live tour final in 2025 from Osaka.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
a-nation online 2020 (2020)
Ayumi Hamasaki's online performance from a-nation 2020 recorded and performed live on 8/29/2020 as a part of avex trax's summer concert series.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
milet SPECIAL SHOW CASE Vol.1 @ Billboard-Live TOKYO (2019)
milet's live special show case at Billboard-Live Tokyo performed on March 25, 2019.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Koda Kumi Fanclub Tour ~AND~ at DRUM LOGOS (2018)
Koda Kumi's Fanclub tour at DRUM LOGOS in Fukuoka filmed on April 29th, 2018. This was released physically on the Fanclub version of her DNA album.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Becky♪♯FIRST LIVE TOUR 2010「Kokoro no Mori」 (2010)
Features Becky's first national tour "Becky First Live Tour 2010 "Kokoro No Mori" Becky#" at Akasaka BLITZ on August 20, 2010.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Piano Hikigatari Live Naniwa no MY KEYS 2008 in Osaka-jo Hall (2008)
Angela Aki's Piano Hikigatari Live Naniwa no MY KEYS 2008 performed at Osaka-jo Hall on September 7, 2008.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Piano Hikigatari Live MY KEYS 2008 in Nippon Budokan (2008)
Angela Aki's Piano Hikigatari Live MY KEYS 2008 in Nippon Budokan filmed on December 26, 2008.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
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What are the best movies like NANA MIZUKI LIVE ISLAND+?
The closest matches to NANA MIZUKI LIVE ISLAND+ are Linda Linda Linda (2005), Teen Spirit (2019) and The Colors Within (2024). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after NANA MIZUKI LIVE ISLAND+?
Start with Linda Linda Linda (2005), the closest match to NANA MIZUKI LIVE ISLAND+.
What is the highest-rated movie like NANA MIZUKI LIVE ISLAND+?
The Anthem of the Heart (2015), rated 7.6/10 by 444 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like NANA MIZUKI LIVE ISLAND+?
THE RAMPAGE Live Tour 2025 PRIMAL SPIDER (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Japanese movies like NANA MIZUKI LIVE ISLAND+?
Yes: Linda Linda Linda (2005), The Colors Within (2024) and Swing Girls (2004).
How are movies similar to NANA MIZUKI LIVE ISLAND+ chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside NANA MIZUKI LIVE ISLAND+, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.