Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 20, 2026

10 Best Movies Like One Summer Story

If you loved One Summer Story, 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 One Summer Story for fans of Comedy. 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
L♡DK

L♡DK

2014★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to One Summer Story for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Aoi Nishimori's parents moved to another city for work, but Aoi didn't want to transfer to a new high school. She stays behind and lives in an apartment by herself. Shūsei Kugayama...

#3
Flying Colors

Flying Colors

2015★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to One Summer Story for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A high school girl, Sayaka Kudō was the bottom of the class. After a year, she improved her deviation value from 30 to 70, then passed Keio University that is considered one of the...

#4
From Me to You

From Me to You

2010★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to One Summer Story for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Sawako Kuronuma looks miserable on the outside, but is actually a positive-minded girl, who looks up to Shota Kazehaya, a sociable and friendly boy. Perceiving Sawako's good intent...

#5
My Little Monster

My Little Monster

2018★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to One Summer Story for fans of Drama & Comedy. 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...

#6
A Gentle Breeze in the Village

A Gentle Breeze in the Village

2007★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to One Summer Story for fans of Drama & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When eighth-grade cool guy Hiromi transfers from Tokyo to a small elementary/middle school with only six kids enrolled, wholesome and honest Soyo becomes enthralled with his sophis...

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