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10 Best Movies Like The Wings of the Kirin

If you loved The Wings of the Kirin, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
True Mothers

True Mothers

2020★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wings of the Kirin for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After suffering through a long and unsuccessful series of fertility treatments, Satoko and her husband Kiyokazu make the decision to adopt a child. Six years after adopting a boy t...

#2
Thermae Romae

Thermae Romae

2012★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wings of the Kirin for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The story follows a Roman architect named Lucius, who is having trouble coming up with ideas. One day, he discovers a hidden tunnel underneath a spa that leads him to a modern Japa...

#3
The Crimes That Bind

The Crimes That Bind

2018★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wings of the Kirin for fans of Crime & Mystery. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Michiko Oshitani, who lived in Shiga Prefecture, is found dead at an apartment in Tokyo. She was strangled to death. Mutsuo Koshikawa is the owner of the apartment and he goes miss...

#4
The Lowlife

The Lowlife

2017★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wings of the Kirin for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Based on a 2016 novel by Mana Sakura, “The Lowlife” shows the stories of three women who work in Japan’s adult video industry....

#5
I Don't Want to Kidnap Anyone Anymore

I Don't Want to Kidnap Anyone Anymore

2012★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wings of the Kirin for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Ohno plays the role of Tarui Shotaro, an ordinary guy who dreamed of becoming a hero when he was a child, but now gets by as a part-time worker. The unexpected story unfolds when o...

#6
Cheer Cheer Cheer!

Cheer Cheer Cheer!

2008★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Wings of the Kirin for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Momoko (Yui Aragaki) is a quiet and lonely high school girl who's only passion is to cheer traditional cheer squad, but all she could gather were good for nothing guys, who could n...