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Movies like The Days of Youth are Days of Sadness (1954)

The best movies like The Days of Youth are Days of Sadness (1954) are One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure (2001), One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom in the Strange Animal Island (2002) and One Piece: Dead End Adventure (2003). If The Days of Youth are Days of Sadness hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure (2001)

    Relaxing on a cozy beach, the Straw Hat Pirates are taking a rest from their quest. Right until Luffy noticed the Going Merry has been hijacked and sailed off from the beach. This leads them to search the ship and find the thief who took it from them. They ran into a duo named the Theif Brothers, who informed them that their ship was stolen by a group of pirates called the Trump Kyoudai. When they encountered the Trump Pirates, Nami ended up getting kidnapped as well as Luffy's hat. They tracked down the pirates to their base on Clockwork Island. Now Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Usopp, and the Theif Brothers must reclaim the Going Merry, Save Nami, and get back Shank's straw hat.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom in the Strange Animal Island (2002)

    As the Straw Hat Pirates sail through the Grand Line, a sudden eruption of geysers beneath the Going Merry sends the crew flying over a nearby island. In the chaos, Chopper falls overboard and becomes separated from his friends. While Luffy and the others land on the far side of the island, Chopper finds himself hailed as the new king by the local animals. However, danger looms as a group of human “horn hunters” arrives. Their leader, Count Butler, is a violin-playing man who consumes horns to gain strength, and he seeks to devour the island’s greatest treasure to inherit immense power. Can Luffy and the crew stop Count Butler’s scheme and save the island? And will they be able to show Momambi that not all pirates are the villains he believes them to be?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. One Piece: Dead End Adventure (2003)

    Desperate for cash, the Straw Hat Pirates enter a secret race between pirate crews known as the Dead End Competition. There, they must battle against powerful people, including the bounty hunter who wants to kill Gasparde and a climatic battle with Marine-turned-pirate Captain Gasparde.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014)

    Two years after the events of the Fourth Great Ninja War, the moon that Hagoromo Otsutsuki created long ago to seal away the Gedo Statue begins to descend towards the world, threatening to become a meteor that would destroy everything on impact. Amidst this crisis, a direct descendant of Kaguya Otsutsuki named Toneri Otsutsuki attempts to kidnap Hinata Hyuga but ends up abducting her younger sister Hanabi. Naruto and his allies now mount a rescue mission before finding themselves embroiled in a final battle to decide the fate of everything.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. Haru (1996)

    A young Tokyo businessman joins an online movie forum and develops a special bond with one of its members through back and forth e-mails.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. A Bride for Rip Van Winkle (2016)

    A woman hires actors and strangers to pretend to be her friends and family at her wedding.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. One Piece: Curse of the Sacred Sword (2004)

    The Straw Hat Pirates landed at Asuka Island, home of the most valuable sword in the world: The Seven Star Sword. Which was said to curse anyone who takes it in possession. When they got back to the Going Merry, they discovered that Zoro is missing from his guard duty. Before they could plan out a search party to relocate him. Luffy and friends escape from the port as Marines were on their tail. They found a new place to dock, which is near a village. Whose job is to keep the Seven Star Sword sealed. Soon it was attacked by the Marines, and among them is Zoro. Luffy and the others don't know why he's helping out the Marines. But it all comes to conclusion when Luffy encounters Saga: Zoro's childhood friend from Swordsman training.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. 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: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. One Piece Episode of East Blue (2017)

    Experience the inspiring moments that launched Luffy and the first four members of his crew on their grand adventure to find the One Piece! It’s all here—from Shanks giving Luffy the straw hat, to Nami facing the Fish-Men at her hometown. Along the way, Zoro finds his swordsman’s zeal, Usopp pays for his pranks, and Sanji sizzles up the Baratie. Join the crew where it all began in the waters of East Blue.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. iCarly: iGo to Japan (2008)

    Carly, Sam and Freddie kick off their adventure in Japan on a tin can of a plane packed with caged possums and piloted by Spencer's odd acquaintance.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. Fireworks (2017)

    Moshimo, Japan. The annual fireworks festival is about to take place and a group of schoolboys, arguing over whether they are round or flat when viewed from different angles, set out to find it out.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. Samurai Marathon (2019)

    When feudal lord Itakura Katsuakira decides to prepare his samurai troops for the onslaught of modernization by having them compete in a marathon, his independent-minded daughter Yuki secretly joins the race.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (2005)

    The Straw Hats visit a recreational island, run by Baron Omatsuri, who asks them to complete a series of ordeals if they wish to stay on the island. Luffy accepts and the Straw Hats work together to complete them, but as the island's mysteries unfold, their lives and friendships are put to the test. It's up to Luffy to stop the Baron's plot and keep his crew together.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. One Piece Episode of Sabo: The Three Brothers' Bond - The Miraculous Reunion and the Inherited Will (2015)

    From a brotherhood bound by three cups of sake, one brother’s story has yet to be told! Visiting Dressrosa under orders of the Revolutionary Army, Sabo’s top-secret mission derails when Doflamingo announces the grand prize for battling in the Colosseum. The tragedy at Marineford still weighing on his mind, Sabo reunites with his little brother to protect the promises they made with Ace. Now, they’ll fight in disguise for the Colosseum’s ultimate prize: Ace’s Flame-Flame Fruit.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Mumon: The Land of Stealth (2017)

    Raised suckling poison arrows among the sparring Iga ninja factions, Mumon is a carefree 16th-century mercenary. When the ninja council makes a power play to defeat the young Nobukatsu Oda struggling to step into his father’s warlord shoes as they expand rule across the country, Mumon jumps into the fray to satisfy his new bride Okuni’s demand that he make good on his promises of wealth. Yet Mumon soon finds what is worth fighting for beyond money or nation.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Double Suicide (1969)

    Successful and married with children, paper-mill owner Jihei knows better than to contradict the strict social and moral codes of 18th-century Japan. But when he meets the lovely courtesan Koharu, he becomes a man obsessed. Koharu returns his love, even foregoing other customers while Jihei schemes to somehow buy her freedom. His efforts yield ruinous consequences for his business and his family life, and Koharu is meanwhile purchased by another client.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. I've Always Liked You (2016)

    Love is blooming at Sakuragaoka High School. Natsuki Enomoto has finally mustered the courage to confess to her childhood friend, Yuu Setoguchi. However, in the final moments of her confession, an embarrassed Natsuki passes it off as a "practice confession." Oblivious to her true feelings and struggling with his own, Yuu promises to support Natsuki in her quest for love. While Natsuki deals with her failed confession, fellow classmate Koyuki Ayase struggles with his own feelings for Natsuki. Despite his timidness, he is determined to win over her heart. This movie follows Natsuki as she dreams of one day ending her practices and genuinely confessing to Yuu. Meanwhile, close friends also find themselves entangled in their own webs of unrequited love and unspoken affections.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. The Challenge (1982)

    Rick, a down-and-out American boxer, is hired to transport a sword to Japan, unaware that the whole thing is a set up in a bitter blood-feud between two brothers, one who follows the traditional path of the samurai and the other a businessman. At the behest of the businessman, Rick undertakes samurai training from the other brother, but joins his cause. He also becomes romantically involved with the samurai's daughter.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  19. 13 Assassins (2010)

    A bravado period action film set at the end of Japan's feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from ascending to the throne and plunging the country into a war-torn future.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation - Stargazer (2020)

    While Rena and Maki recover from their injuries, the other SORD members jet off overseas for a school trip. Within moments of their arrival, though, the Mihama gang are pulled into a manhunt for a SORD deserter, assisted by student Sylvia and Velvet of St. Aile's International School. Tohka's the star of the show this time round, but she's wrestling with her own issues - old memories of her parents, and a promise to a friend that she wasn't able to keep...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Days of Youth are Days of Sadness?

The closest matches to The Days of Youth are Days of Sadness are One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure (2001), One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom in the Strange Animal Island (2002) and One Piece: Dead End Adventure (2003). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Days of Youth are Days of Sadness?

Start with One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure (2001), the closest match to The Days of Youth are Days of Sadness.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Days of Youth are Days of Sadness?

The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014), rated 7.5/10 by 2,443 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Days of Youth are Days of Sadness?

Grisaia: Phantom Trigger the Animation - Stargazer (2020) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Japanese movies like The Days of Youth are Days of Sadness?

Yes: One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure (2001), One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom in the Strange Animal Island (2002) and One Piece: Dead End Adventure (2003).

How are movies similar to The Days of Youth are Days of Sadness chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Days of Youth are Days of Sadness, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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