Hokkaido high school seniors Hiro (Kie Kitano) and Shu (Masaki Okada) are newly dating, enjoying their blossoming young romance. However, a silent threat that could spell the end of their relationship looms over them: Hiro's plans for university are local, while Shu intends to apply to universities outside of Hokkaido. When Shu reveals his acceptance – and intent – to attend Waseda University in Tokyo, Hiro struggles with the prospect of a long-distance relationship, and begs Shu not to go. As their high school graduation date grows ever closer, Hiro and Shu must make decisions that may affect the direction of their lives forever.

Love is in the air for high school friends Yuna (Riko Fukumoto) and Akari (Minami Hamabe). Yuna who idolizes romance, struggles with self-confidence, while Akari is more proactive in matters of the heart. Sparks begin to fly between them and their classmates: the naive Kazuomi (Eiji Akaso) and Akari’s stepbrother, the romance-hungry Rio (Takumi Kitamura). As pent-up emotions and unrequited feelings surface, will this quartet find high school happiness or heartbreak? This 2020 Japanese movie was based on a hit manga by Io Sakisaka and directed by Miki Takahiro.

Decades ago, high schoolers Yayoi Yuki (Haru) and Taro Yamada (Ryo Narita) began to develop feelings for each other. However, when their close friend Sakura (Hana Sugisaki) fell ill and died, they hid their true emotions and went their separate ways. Both married different partners, but one marriage ended in disappointment while the other ended in tragedy. As they navigate the sadness that crept into their lives, everything changes when they receive a posthumous message from Sakura. Could their romance rekindle, 30 years on? Or has their chance at love faded away forever? This 2020 Japanese movie was directed by Kazuhiko Yukawa.

Ren Takahashi (Masaki Suda) and Aoi Sonoda (Nana Komatsu), born in 1989, first meet at age 13 and fall deeply in love. After Aoi's sudden relocation to Sapporo, Ren tracks her down, discovering she has been assaulted by her mother's boyfriend. They escape together and share an intimate night before being separated by police. Years later, they reunite in Tokyo as adults with different life paths: Aoi plans to move to Singapore, while Ren aspires to become a successful cheese-maker. Despite their complicated history and divergent futures, their passionate connection remains unbroken. This is a 2020 Japanese movie directed by Takahisa Zeze.

Aiko Maeda (Rena Matsui), a graduate student with a prominent facial birthmark, has long struggled with low self-esteem and social isolation. When she agrees to an interview for a book about facial scars, the unexpected success leads to a film adaptation by director Shota Tobisaka (Ayumu Nakajima). As they work together, Aiko discovers Shota's genuine acceptance of her, sparking her first experience with romantic feelings. Navigating uncharted emotional territory, Aiko must confront her insecurities and determine whether her budding feelings for Shota will be reciprocated. Adapted from Naoki Prize-winning author Rio Shimamoto's romantic novel, this is a 2022 Japanese film directed by Yuka Yasukawa that explores self-acceptance and unexpected love.

Takumi (Nakamura Shido) is devastated after his wife Mio (Takeuchi Yuko) dies suddenly, leaving him struggling to care for their six-year-old son. Overwhelmed by grief and health issues, Takumi finds solace in a children's book Mio gave their son about a star that vanishes and returns during the rainy season. Miraculously, Takumi and his son encounter a woman who looks exactly like Mio in the woods, but she has no memory of her past life or her family. As Takumi begins to recount their love story, he hopes to help her remember, but questions remain about whether this is truly his deceased wife or something more mysterious. The film explores the boundaries between memory, love, and loss as Takumi tries to reconnect with the woman who looks like his beloved Mio. This is a 2004 Japanese romantic drama directed by Nobuhiro Doi, based on a novel by Takuji Ichikawa.

Haruko Shibuya (Yamada Anna), a 17-year-old high schooler feeling alienated in Tokyo, dreams of finding romance to transform her mundane life. Kenichi Kanagawa (Jin Suzuki), a rebellious student who quits school, attempts to pursue women in the city. After being beaten up while pursuing Mayumi (Misato Morita), a sex worker, Kenichi is discovered by Haruko, who sees him as her Prince Charming. As they begin to connect, their unexpected encounter challenges their perceptions of love and self-discovery. Based on a manga by Kyoko Okazaki, "Georama Boy, Panorama Girl" is a 2020 Japanese movie directed by Natsuki Seta that explores youth, romance, and personal transformation.

Yumi (Kiryuu Mai), a design student, discovers she is pregnant and is unsure about the child's paternity. Naoya (Kisetsu Fujiwara), a drama club member with aspirations of founding his own theater company, commits to raising the child with her. As they begin living together, the challenges of impending parenthood start to strain their relationship. Naoya becomes increasingly anxious about his future dreams, while Yumi questions his potential as a father and husband. Their frequent arguments hint at deeper emotional tensions beneath the surface. As the pressure of their situation intensifies, the young couple must confront whether their relationship can withstand the significant life changes ahead. This is a 2022 Japanese movie directed by Kato Takuya.

Leon (Ren), a guilt-ridden shoe repair worker, blames himself for a past accident that left a man paralyzed. He lives a monotonous life, working with Kokaze (Fumiko Aoyagi), who harbors feelings for him. During his daily lunch routine, Leon encounters Suna (Hanae Kan), a young woman sleeping off a drinking session in the park. When she breaks her shoe heel, she visits Leon's shop for repairs. This chance meeting sets off a series of unexpected events that might potentially change Leon's life of sadness and isolation. Could this encounter lead him towards healing or even love? "Their Distance" is a 2016 Japanese movie that was directed by Imaizumi Rikiya.

Rino Sakuragi (Yuna Taira) and Ren Kiritani (Alan), longtime friends since middle school, navigate the delicate transition from friendship to love. As Rino's feelings for Ren deepen, Ren simultaneously realizes his own romantic emotions. Their relationship blossoms with joy and tender moments, but their happiness is abruptly challenged when Rino is diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that gradually weakens her body. Confronted with the devastating reality of Rino's declining health, the young couple must face immense emotional and physical challenges that test the strength of their love. Will their bond be strong enough to endure the difficult journey ahead? This is a 2020 Japanese youth romance drama film adapted from the manga series by Miyasaka Kaho and directed by Miki Koichiro.

Toko Suguri (Kaho) appears to have a perfect life with her husband and daughter, but feels trapped in a monotonous routine. At a friend's wedding, she unexpectedly reunites with Akihiko Kurata (Satoshi Tsumabuki), a former lover from a decade ago. Their chance encounter reignites long-dormant passions, and they begin a passionate and risky affair. As their relationship intensifies, Suguri must confront the potential consequences of her choices and the impact on her seemingly stable life. This is a 2020 Japanese movie based on a novel by Rio Shimamoto and directed by Yukiko Mishima.

Hard-of-hearing college student Kohei Sugihara (Hideya Tawada) tends to distance himself from others, until classmate Taichi Sagawa (Akira Onodera) runs into him. Intrigued by Kohei's delicious-looking lunch, Taichi asks for a bite. Kohei agrees, but Taichi is confused when Kohei leaves without saying a word. After Taichi learns about Kohei's condition, he strikes up a proposition: offering to write up the notes from class in exchange for part of Kohei’s bento every day. As they gradually grow closer, a unique friendship starts to develop. Adapted from the manga series "I Can Hear the Murmur" by Yuki Fumino, this is a 2017 Japanese youth drama film directed by Kamijo Daisuke.

When teen fashion model Natsume Mochizuki's (Nana Komatsu) family moves to her father's hometown to take over her ailing grandfather's inn, she's is forced to abandon her thriving career in Tokyo. She struggles to adapt to her new home, finding it difficult to connect with the locals due to her striking looks and urban background. When she meets Koichiro "Kou" Hasegawa (Masaki Suda), the enigmatic heir of a wealthy and influential family of Shinto priests, things seem to look up for Natsume as they begin a passionate romance. However, their momentary happiness is shattered during a ritual festival after a traumatic assault leaves them both deeply scarred, resulting in Natsume ending the relationship and Kou spiraling into a life of delinquency. As they grapple with their pain, can these two broken souls find peace?

In high school, Hira Kazunari (Riku Hagiwara) was a quiet loner until fate connected him with the charming Kiyoi Sou (Yusei Yagi), the school's most popular student. Captivated by Kiyoi from their very first encounter, Hira's world transformed as they moved from tentative friendship to a loving relationship. Now, as they approach university graduation, Hira has taken a job as an assistant to a successful photographer, while Kiyoi is carving out his path as an actor. As they focus on their respective careers, the couple begins to drift apart. Is this the end for their high school romance? This 2023 Japanese BL film, adapted from the novel “He, Who is Beautiful” by Yuu Nagira, was directed by Mai Sakai and follows the 2021 drama “My Beautiful Man.”