Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 16, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Not in Textbooks

If you loved Not in Textbooks, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Nisekoi: False Love

Nisekoi: False Love

2018★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Not in Textbooks for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

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. H...

#2
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku

Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku

2020★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Not in Textbooks for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

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

#3
My Little Monster

My Little Monster

2018★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Not in Textbooks for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

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 gr...

#4
My Love Story!!

My Love Story!!

2015★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Not in Textbooks for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Takeo Goda is a high school student 2 m tall and weighting more than 100 kg. He has a righteous character. The male students adore him, but female students do not like him. All of ...

#5
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-

2022★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Not in Textbooks for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

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 relatio...

#6
My Teacher, My Love

My Teacher, My Love

2018★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Not in Textbooks for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Ayuha Samaru is a high school student. She is honest and works hard at everything, no matter what. One day, she has trouble at a gyudon restaurant due to money. A man at the restau...

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