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10 Best Movies Like Summer with Kuro

If you loved Summer with Kuro, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Origin: Spirits of the Past

Origin: Spirits of the Past

2006★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Summer with Kuro for fans of Drama & Animation. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

It is 300 years into the future. Earth's environment had been devastated by mankind's own foolish plans and humankind is beleaguered by the sentient forests which they have awoken....

#2
Waiting for Anya

Waiting for Anya

2020★ 6.2

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

During the harrows of WWII, Jo, a young shepherd along with the help of the widow Horcada, helps to smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain....

#3
In This Corner of the World

In This Corner of the World

2016★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Summer with Kuro for fans of Drama & Animation & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Japan, 1943, during World War II. Young Suzu leaves her village near Hiroshima to marry and live with her in-laws in Kure, a military harbor. Her creativity to overcome deprivation...

#4
Buddha 2: The Endless Journey

Buddha 2: The Endless Journey

2014★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Summer with Kuro for fans of Drama & Animation & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

2500 years ago, in India, Siddhartha was born as a prince of the Shakya clan, but he gives up his position as a prince to see the world. He meets a strange boy named Assaji, who ca...

#5
Inu-Oh

Inu-Oh

2022★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Summer with Kuro for fans of Drama & Animation & History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

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 14...

#6
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!

Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!

2009★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Summer with Kuro for fans of Animation. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The film chronicles George's adventures as he befriends Kayla, a baby elephant, at a magic circus show and helps her travel across the country to be reunited with her family.Accomp...

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