Movies like The Moment You Fall in Love: 20 to watch next
If you loved The Moment You Fall in Love (2016) — a drama, animation and romance film directed by Tetsuya Yanagisawa — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of The Moment You Fall in Love most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like affectation, sequel and school. 4 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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I've Always Liked You 2016★ 7.4
Shares: Animation, Drama, Romance
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl 2019★ 8.2
Shares: Animation, Romance, Drama
In Fujisawa, Sakuta Azusagawa is in his second year of high school. Blissful days with his girlfriend and upperclassman, Mai Sakurajima, are interrupted by the appearance of his first crush, Shoko Makinohara.
Stream in India on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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Tamako Love Story 2014★ 7.2
Shares: Romance, Animation, Comedy
Devoted to her family’s rice-cake–making business and the high school baton club, Tamako is a little slow when it comes to love. She’s oblivious to her childhood friend Mochizo’s affections, even though all their friends know. With graduation closing in and Mochizo leaving for Tokyo, will Tamako realise her feelings and tell him in time?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation 2023★ 6.3
Shares: Animation, Romance
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.
Stream in India on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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Kimagure Orange Road: I Want to Return to That Day 1988★ 6.9
Shares: Romance, Animation, Drama, Comedy
Kyousuke and Madoka have finally arrived at the point where they are close to graduation and have to decide where they want to go to college. Naturally, they want to go together, so beside all the studying they also have to look for a proper college where they can enter both. Hikaru, still a year from graduating, wants to support Kyousuke as well and does that in her own way. But while she does that, Madoka feels jealous and tells her feelings to Kyousuke. And then Kyousuke has to take action to finally decide on the girl he loves.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Anthem of the Heart 2015★ 7.6
Shares: Animation, Drama, Romance
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?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends- 2022★ 8.0
Shares: Animation, Comedy, Romance
After pining for one another and plotting for so long, Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane finally have their climactic first kiss. However, they struggle to define their relationship. After all, how much of their true selves have they really shown to one another?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Rikka Version 2013★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy, Animation, Drama, Romance
Summary of the first season of the show, as seen from Rikka's perspective with new elements.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid 2023★ 7.7
Shares: Animation, Drama
Finally, the day of Mai's high school graduation has arrived. While Sakuta eagerly waits for his girlfriend, an elementary schooler who looks exactly like her appears before him. Suspicious, and for all the wrong reasons... Meanwhile, Sakuta and Kaede's father suddenly calls, saying that their mother wants to see her daughter. She was hospitalized because Kaede's condition had been too much for her to bear, so what could she possibly want now?
Stream in India on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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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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Ocean Waves 1993★ 6.4
Shares: Animation, Drama, Romance
At Kichijōji Station, Tokyo, Taku Morisaki glimpses a familiar woman on the platform opposite boarding a train. Later, her photo falls from a shelf as he exits his apartment before flying to Kōchi Prefecture. Picking it up, he looks at it briefly before leaving. As the aeroplane takes off, he narrates the events that brought her into his life...
Stream in India on Netflix
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ReLIFE 2017★ 7.5
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Arata Kaizaki, a jobless adult, undergoes an experiment that makes him 10 years younger. He goes back to high school and falls in love with Chizuru Hishiro, who is more than she seems.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Case of Hana & Alice 2015★ 7.3
Shares: Animation, Comedy
After transferring to Ishinomori Middle School, Tetsuko "Alice" Arisugawa overhears her classmates discussing a strange rumor. The previous occupant of her seat, a nondescript "Judas," is missing and presumed murdered. Amidst dealing with her mother's undesired meddling in her affairs and warding off her classmates' bullying, the troubled Alice starts to investigate the mystery surrounding Judas' disappearance. The trail of clues leads her to the house of her next-door neighbor, the quirky and reclusive Hana Arai.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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My Little Monster 2018★ 7.6
Shares: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Problem student Haru Yoshida sits next to the cold and studious Shizuku Mizutani in class. Without any other friends to turn to, both of them start to get to know each other and grow closer. Haru eventually develop feelings for Shizuku and confesses his feelings to her. Will Haru and Shizuku get their happily ever after?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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No Longer Heroine 2015★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Hatori Matsuzaki is a female high school student. She has a crush on her childhood friend Rita Terasaka and believes he will eventually choose her as her heroine, but Rita Terasaka begins dating Miho Adachi. Meanwhile, the most popular male student, Kosuke Hiromitsu takes an interest in Hatori Matsuzaki.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ranma 1/2 the Movie: Big Trouble in Nekonron, China 1991★ 7.3
Shares: Animation, Comedy, Romance
When Prince Kirin of the 7 Lucky Gods shows up at the Tendo dojo looking for his bride-to-be, guess who's accidentally holding the scroll that signifies his future mate? Why, Akane, of course, and the rest of the Ranma crew is forced to take a boat to China in order to save her from the horrors of marriage and a diet of pickled vegetables.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Given 2020★ 8.2
Shares: Animation, Drama, Romance
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer 1984★ 7.2
Shares: Animation, Comedy, Romance
As the perpetually lecherous Ataru and his friends prepare for a carnival at Tomobiki High School, they gradually realize the days are literally repeating themselves. Any effort to break the pattern dumps them back where they started.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie 2022★ 8.3
Shares: Animation, Comedy, Romance
When five lovely young girls who hate studying hire part-time tutor Futaro, he guides not only their education but also their hearts. Time spent has brought them all closer, with feelings growing within the girls and Futaro. As they finish their third year of high school and their last school festival approaches, they set their sights on what’s next. Is there a future with one of them and Futaro?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Future 2015★ 7.4
Shares: Animation, Drama, Comedy
The battle is over, and they can go about their normal lives now... or so they thought. With no time to rejoice after miraculously saving Mirai from Beyond the Boundary, Mirai lost all her memories. Akihito, now a high school senior, starts to avoid Mirai thinking it’s for the better. Not aware of Akihito’s feelings, Mirai tries to get closer to Akihito. Then, someone who knows of Mirai appears in front of the two. With Akihito’s troubles in vain, Mirai once again sets forth on a battle that forces her to look within.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now