Movies like NANA MIZUKI LIVE GATE (2018)
The best movies like NANA MIZUKI LIVE GATE (2018) are Linda Linda Linda (2005), The Colors Within (2024) and Tokyo Idols (2017). If NANA MIZUKI LIVE GATE hooked you with its music, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedKPop Demon Hunters (2025)8.0/10 from 3,362 votes
- NewestKPop Demon Hunters (2025)Released 2025
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 thisDoraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony (2024)
When a malevolent entity intent on eradicating music from the world surfaces, Nobita and his friends must unite with supernatural companions to safeguard the planet.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisInu-Oh (2022)
A cursed dancer and a blind musician — both ostracized by society — become business partners and inseparable friends as their larger-than-life concerts propel them to stardom in 14th century Japan.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies 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 thisEXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan (2016)
EXO PLANET #2 - The EXO'luXion was the second tour of South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO. The tour began in Seoul's Olympic Gymnastics Arena on March 7, 2015. The tour was officially announced in January 2015 with the first five dates in South Korea. The tour had 39 dates throughout Asia and five dates in North America.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies 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 thisKPop Demon Hunters (2025)
When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies 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 thisMake Mine Music (1946)
In the tradition of Fantasia, Make Mine Music is a glorious collection of musically charged animated shorts featuring such fun-filled favorites as "Peter and the Wolf", narrated by the beloved voice behind Winnie the Pooh. In addition you'll enjoy such classic cartoon hits as "Casey at the Bat," "The Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met" and "Johnnie Fedora and Alice Bluebonnet."
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
SnoozefestMovies 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 thisK-ON! The Movie (2011)
With graduation right around the corner, every member of the Light Music Club except for Azusa will be leaving for good. But the girls aren’t going to let something as silly as graduation tear them apart! For their final hurrah, the girls are going on the ultimate vacation tour— all the way to London! Their overseas journey will lead them on a trip of discovery and friendship as they take the stage one last time for their final encore together.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisLiz and the Blue Bird (2018)
In their last year of high school, two girls in the brass band club perform a song inspired by a fairy tale that parallels their friendship.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both music
Worth the HypeMovies like thisayumi hamasaki LIMITED TA LIVE TOUR (2015)
Concert film featuring Ayumi Hamasaki's LIMITED TA LIVE Tour that was recorded on November 24, 2015 at Zepp Tokyo.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Sphere Live 2011 Athletic Harmonies - Climax Stage (2011)
Sphere's live film from day two of their one man live "Climax Stage" at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on September 18, 2001.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Nana Mizuki: MTV Unplugged (2016)
Nana Mizuki's MTV Unplugged live event filmed at MAIHAMA Amphitheater on October 23, 2016.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Izumo Taisha Gohono Koen ~Gekka no Utage~ (2017)
Nana Mizuki's Izumo Taisha Gohono Koen ~Gekka no Utage~ filmed at Izumo Taisha Higashi Shinen on April 2nd, 2017.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
NANA MIZUKI LIVE CIRCUS 2013 (2013)
Concert film featuring Nana Mizuki's Live Circus 2013 filmed at Seibu Dome on August 4, 2013.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
NANA MIZUKI LIVE CIRCUS 2013＋ Legacy Taipei (2013)
Concert film featuring Nana Mizuki's Live Circus 2013+ which took place on November 24, 2013 at the Legacy Taipei in Taiwan.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
ARASHI BLAST in Miyagi (2015)
Concert film featuring the final day of Arashi's special concert "BLAST in Miyagi" held on September 23, 2015 at Hitomebore Stadium in Miyagi (Miyagi Stadium).
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
Ikuze! Chou Tokimeki Sendenbu in Makuhari Messe! ~Hoshi wo Mezashite~ (2022)
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
NANA MIZUKI LIVE ISLAND (2018)
Nana Mizuki's LIVE ISLAND 2018 concert film recorded at Met Life Dome (formerly Seibu Dome) on September 1st, 2018.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
NANA MIZUKI LIVE ISLAND+ (2018)
Nana Mizuki's LIVE ISLAND+ 2018 concert film recorded at Shanghai Himalaya Taikan Butai.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like NANA MIZUKI LIVE GATE?
The closest matches to NANA MIZUKI LIVE GATE are Linda Linda Linda (2005), The Colors Within (2024) and Tokyo Idols (2017). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after NANA MIZUKI LIVE GATE?
Start with Linda Linda Linda (2005), the closest match to NANA MIZUKI LIVE GATE.
What is the highest-rated movie like NANA MIZUKI LIVE GATE?
KPop Demon Hunters (2025), rated 8.0/10 by 3,362 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like NANA MIZUKI LIVE GATE?
KPop Demon Hunters (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Japanese movies like NANA MIZUKI LIVE GATE?
Yes: Linda Linda Linda (2005), The Colors Within (2024) and Tokyo Idols (2017).
How are movies similar to NANA MIZUKI LIVE GATE chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside NANA MIZUKI LIVE GATE, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.