Movies like High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days: 20 to watch next

If you loved High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days (2015) — a animation, drama and comedy film directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto — these 20 movies are the closest matches.

The first picks are what fans of High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like sports, slice of life and school. 10 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.

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   The First Slam Dunk 2022★ 7.8

   Shares: Animation, Comedy, Drama

   Shohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.

   Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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   Crayon Shinchan the Movie: The Legend Called: Dance! Amigo! 2006★ 7.5

   Shares: Comedy, Animation

   Something sinister's afoot in Kasukabe. Shin-chan doesn't know what it is, but he's pretty sure it involves samba-dancing doppelgängers.

   Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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   Kuroko's Basketball the Movie: Last Game 2017★ 7.6

   Shares: Animation, Comedy

   Kuroko reunites with the "Generation of Miracles" when former rivals are humiliated in an exhibition game against a notorious street basketball team.

   Stream in India on Netflix, Crunchyroll, Sony Liv

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   Hanasaku Iroha the Movie: Home Sweet Home 2013★ 6.3

   Shares: Animation, Drama, Comedy

   While sorting through a mess of books in the staff room, Ohana happens upon one of Denroku's log books from long ago. Within it, it recounts a story of Ohana's mom when she was the same age as her.

   Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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   Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take On Me 2018★ 7.8

   Shares: Animation, Comedy

   Yuuta and Rikka are in their third year of high school. One day in Spring, Touka declares that she will take Rikka to Italy with her, as her job has stabilized there and thinks they should migrate together as a family. Touka is also worried about Rikka not being competent enough to advance to universities in Japan. The gangs from the club suggested Yuuta, who doesn't want to be separated, to elope with Rikka!! A runaway drama throughout Japan begins.

   Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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   Summer Ghost 2021★ 7.3

   Shares: Animation, Drama

   An urban legend says that lighting fireworks at an abandoned airfield will beckon the "summer ghost," a spirit that can answer any question. Three teenagers, Tomoya, Aoi, and Ryo, each have their own reason to show up one day. When a ghost named Ayane appears, she reveals she is only visible to those "who are about to touch their death." Compelled by the ghost and her message, Tomoya begins regularly visiting the airfield to uncover the true purpose of her visits.

   Stream in India on Anime Times Amazon Channel

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   Haikyu!! The Movie: Battle of Concepts 2017★ 8.0

   Shares: Animation, Drama

   A recap film depicting the match against Shiratorizawa Academy in the third season of the anime series.

   Stream in India on Netflix

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   Haikyu!! the Movie: The End and the Beginning 2015★ 8.4

   Shares: Animation, Drama

   Shouyou Hinata, after losing to Kitagawa Daiichi Junior High's setter Tobio Kageyama in his first official volleyball match, transfers to Karasuno High, intent on finally having a proper volleyball team and getting his revenge on Kageyama. Upon arrival at Karasuno, however, Hinata finds out Kageyama has also gone to Karasuno. Initially at odds with each other, the two form an oddball combination and fight together with the other members of the volleyball club. Karasuno reunites with a former rival school, Nekoma High, in a practice match and reignites their school rivalry.

   Stream in India on Netflix

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   Sing a Bit of Harmony 2021★ 7.4

   Shares: Animation, Drama

   Satomi is fine being alone until an AI named Shion joins her class with a song and a promise to make her happy. While Shion’s musical numbers and princess gowns don’t quite pass as human, her antics bring Satomi closer to four other classmates. Together, they make memories worth saving, but even our most precious data can be erased.

   Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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    BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- 2024★ 7.6

    Shares: Animation, Drama

    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.

    Stream in India on Anime Times Amazon Channel

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    Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Action Kamen VS Leotard Devil 1993★ 7.1

    Shares: Animation, Comedy

    Everyone's favorite TV superhero Action Mask shows up in Kasukabe, and he's trying to get something from Shin-chan -- but what could it be?

    Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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    HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle 2024★ 7.9

    Shares: Animation, Comedy

    Shoyo Hinata joins Karasuno High's volleyball club to be like his idol, a former Karasuno player known as the 'Little Giant'. But Hinata soon learns that he must team up with his middle school nemesis, Tobio Kageyama. Their clashing styles form a surprising weapon, but can their newfound teamwork defeat their rival Nekoma High in the highly anticipated 'Dumpster Battle', the long awaited ultimate showdown between two opposing underdog teams?

    Stream in India on Anime Times Amazon Channel

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    Penguin Highway 2018★ 7.2

    Shares: Animation, Comedy

    A fourth-grader investigates the mysterious reason behind the sudden appearance of penguins in his village, which is somehow related to a power from a young woman working at a dental clinic.

    Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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    Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction 2014★ 6.7

    Shares: Animation, Comedy, Drama

    In the underground Diamond Domain, where many Carbink live, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie serves as ruler. The Heart Diamond that sustains the land is beginning to fall apart, and Diancie is not yet strong enough to create a new one. While seeking help from the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas, Diancie encounters a group of thieves who want to take control of its diamond-producing power–and who awaken the Legendary Pokémon Yveltal from its cocoon in the process! Can Ash and his friends help Diancie discover its true power, stop Yveltal’s rampage, and save the Diamond Domain?

    Stream in India on JioHotstar

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    100 METERS 2025★ 7.8

    Shares: Animation, Drama

    A gifted runner trains a determined but unskilled classmate, unaware he's creating a rival who will challenge him on the track for years to come.

    Stream in India on Netflix

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    Pompo the Cinephile 2021★ 7.2

    Shares: Animation, Comedy, Drama

    Operating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of passion, he proclaims, "I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible!" However, Pompo tells him, "So you shoot this film." Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with movie actress dreams, has been discovered by Pompo...

    Stream in India on Anime Times Amazon Channel

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    The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run 2020★ 7.4

    Shares: Animation, Comedy

    When his best friend Gary is suddenly snatched away, SpongeBob takes Patrick on a madcap mission far beyond Bikini Bottom to save their pink-shelled pal.

    Stream in India on Netflix

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    The Colors Within 2024★ 6.9

    Shares: Animation, Drama

    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.

    Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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    Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko 2021★ 7.0

    Shares: Animation, Drama, Comedy

    Brash single mother Nikuko is well-known for her bold spirit, much to the embarrassment of Kikuko, her pensive yet imaginative daughter. In contrast to her mother, Kikuko wants nothing more than to fit in as she navigates the everyday social dramas of middle school. Life in the harbor is peaceful until a shocking revelation from the past threatens to uproot the pair's tender relationship.

    Not on subscription streaming in India right now

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    Crayon Shinchan the Movie: The Great Adventure in Henderland 1996★ 7.2

    Shares: Animation, Comedy

    The Futaba Kindergarten kids are so excited for their trip to the Henderland amusement park, but Shin-chan soon learns there are evil forces at play!

    Not on subscription streaming in India right now