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Movies like Mansei hatsujô furin-zuma (1996)

The best movies like Mansei hatsujô furin-zuma (1996) are Sisters of the Gion (1936), Fragtime (2019) and Given (2020). If Mansei hatsujô furin-zuma hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Sisters of the Gion (1936)

    A geisha in the Gion district of Kyoto feels obliged to help her lover when he asks to stay with her after going bankrupt and leaving his wife. However, her younger sister opposes this, thinking that they should both find wealthy patrons to support them.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  2. Fragtime (2019)

    Misuzu Moritani is an introvert who has always had difficulty interacting with her classmates, quickly becoming flustered whenever someone tries to talk to her. Sometimes, she will use her ability to stop time for three minutes to escape troublesome social situations. One day, as Misuzu watches the suspended environment around her, she observes that her classmate, Haruka Murakami, is somehow able to move despite her temporal influence. From that moment on, Misuzu experiences new wonders as she explores more of the world she has long avoided; no matter where time may take her, Misuzu can count on Haruka to always be at her side.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  3. Given (2020)

    Haruki secretly had feelings for Akihiko for years, but Akihiko was still in a relationship with his roommate, the violinist Ugetsu Murata. Haruki, Akihiko, and Ugetsu's love clashes and starts to move forward.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. The Pillow Book (1995)

    Nagiko has a fetish for calligraphy on the human body and meets her ideal soulmate Jerome, an English translator sent to Japan. However, once Nagiko's father's gay publisher rejoins the scene, the story is overtaken by treachery and bloodlust.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. My Brother Loves Me Too Much (2017)

    Setoka Tachibana is a female high school student who has confessed her feelings to other boys 12 times, but has been rebuffed each time. Her older brother Haruka Tachibana cares for his younger sister deeply, but he keeps secret from her that they are not blood related. One day, Setoka's first love Takane Serikawa appears after many years and approaches her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. After the Rain (2018)

    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 matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  7. Psychic School Wars (2012)

    It's a new school year at the local Junior High School i Kamakura. The school year starts off with a new transfer student Ryoichi Kyogoku who joins the 8th grade class. He has been ordered to join the school, and use his special gift of telepathy and take over their school. This boy who happens to be handsome, and be a charismatic person, gains popularity, and using his powers takes over the entire school, except for Seki. This begins a war to regain their freedom for their school and themselves.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (2020)

    An effervescent musical about one of the most unlikely couples seen on screen: two Otaku intent on hiding their nerdiness from their colleagues!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Air Doll (2009)

    A life-size, inflatable sex doll suddenly comes to life one day. Without her owner knowing, she goes for a walk around town and falls in love with Junichi. She starts to date Junichi and gets a job at the same store where he works. Everything seems to be going perfectly for her until something unexpected happens.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable – Chapter 1 (2017)

    Welcome to idyllic Morioh, whose ocean views and charming townscapes make it a breezy Japanese utopia. But a chain of grisly killings has cast a bloody pall of uncertainty over its residents, especially Josuke Higashikata, a high schooler with offbeat hair and even more eccentric abilities. Now, with his grandfather on Morioh’s homicide list, Josuke must resort to his surreal “Stand” powers if he ever hopes to heal his beloved family and town. Josuke may have a Stand-wielding relative at his side, but the killer has plenty of help too.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. Say 'I Love You' (2014)

    Mei Tachibana is a high school student. Due to a traumatic incident when she was a kid, Mei has been unable to make friends or have boyfriends. By mistake, Mei then injures the most popular male student named Yamato Kurosawa. Somehow, Yamato Kurosawa likes Mei Tachibana and tells everyone unilaterally that Mei is his friend. One day, Yamato Kurosawa saves Mei Tachibana from a stalker by kissing her. From that kiss, their love story begins.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  12. My Broken Mariko (2022)

    Shiino one day finds out that her best friend Mariko has committed suicide. After snatching Mariko's urn from her abusive father, Shiino heads to Marigaoka Cape, a place Mariko always wanted to go.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. Daytime Shooting Star (2017)

    Fifteen-year-old country girl Suzume Yosano has to move to Tokyo to live with her uncle due to her father's transfer. She bumps into a mysterious man who ends up taking her to her uncle's place after she gets lost. Turns out, Suzume will be seeing him a lot more often once she starts school because... he's her homeroom teacher?!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation (2023)

    As Sasaki prepares for his college entrance exams, Miyano tries to make the most of their limited time together while grappling with his own emotions.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- (2024)

    When apathetic gamer Nagi agrees to join his rich classmate Mikage in soccer, their partnership leads to the famous Blue Lock program — and to changes.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Revenge Porn: PAIN OF LOVE (2019)

    Rei is a college student in the midst of finding a job. She confesses her love to Mikio, a senior whom she admires. Mikio soon demands that she perform perverted acts.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Blue Spring Ride (2014)

    In middle school, Futaba Yoshioka was madly in love with Tanaka Kou but he moves away with his mother. She is reunited with him later in life but he is not the same person anymore.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Policeman and Me (2017)

    Kako, a 16-year-old high school girl, goes to a mixer pretending to be 22. While there, she meets Kouta who at first has a very intimidating aura. But once he saves her from an awkward situation, she wants to know more about him as does he. That is until he finds out she isn't 22. The next day Kako runs into him again, but this time he's working as a police officer. Kako still wants to get closer to Kouta, but he isn't interested or is he?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  19. Dangerous Drugs of Sex (2020)

    An elite salaryman drunkenly tries to die by suicide, but is saved by a mysterious stranger who holds him captive and sexually torments him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Hot Gimmick: Girl Meets Boy (2019)

    A quiet teen's life is shaken up when she's forced to be her arrogant neighbor's slave. He loves her, but they both have a lot to learn about trust.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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What are the best movies like Mansei hatsujô furin-zuma?

The closest matches to Mansei hatsujô furin-zuma are Sisters of the Gion (1936), Fragtime (2019) and Given (2020). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Mansei hatsujô furin-zuma?

Start with Sisters of the Gion (1936), the closest match to Mansei hatsujô furin-zuma.

What is the highest-rated movie like Mansei hatsujô furin-zuma?

Given (2020), rated 8.2/10 by 428 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Mansei hatsujô furin-zuma?

BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Japanese movies like Mansei hatsujô furin-zuma?

Yes: Sisters of the Gion (1936), Fragtime (2019) and Given (2020).

How are movies similar to Mansei hatsujô furin-zuma chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Mansei hatsujô furin-zuma, 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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