Tsubaki Hibino (Emi Takei), a high school student with exceptional hair styling skills, struggles with low self-esteem and is constantly teased by her classmates, especially Kyota Tsubaki (Tori Matsuzaka), the class's notorious playboy. Despite his initial cruel treatment, Kyota unexpectedly asks Tsubaki out, and to everyone's surprise, she accepts. What starts as a potential joke gradually transforms into a genuine connection between these polar opposites. As their relationship develops, Tsubaki begins to discover her own worth and confidence, while Kyota reveals a more sensitive side beneath his tough exterior. This unexpected romance challenges their preconceived notions about each other and themselves. "Love for Beginners" is a 2012 Japanese romance film directed by Takeshi Furusawa that explores the transformative power of unexpected love.

Noboru Aihara (Taro Takeuchi), an unremarkable high school student, finds his life transformed when Shun Miyazaki (Asuka Kudo), the school's most popular guy, involves him in a complicated romantic scheme. Shun, who is simultaneously dating two girls - Hikaru Momose (Akari Hayami) and Tetsuko Kambayashi (Anna Ishibashi) - asks Noboru and Hikaru to pretend to be a couple to avoid revealing his own duplicitous relationship. As Noboru and Hikaru begin their fake dating charade, Noboru unexpectedly develops genuine feelings for Hikaru, who remains devoted to Shun. Caught in a web of deception and unrequited love, Noboru must navigate the challenging terrain of high school romance, wondering if he can ever compete with the school's most desirable student. This is a 2014 Japanese romance film based on Eiichi Nakata's novel and directed by Saiji Yakumo.

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?

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.

Nana "Hachi" Komatsu (Aoi Miyazaki) and Nana Osaki (Mika Nakashima) meet on a train to Tokyo, forming an instant connection despite their different dreams. Hachi hopes to start a new life with her boyfriend Shoji Endo (Yuta Hiraoka), while Nana aims to break into the rock music scene. After unexpectedly reuniting while apartment hunting, they decide to become roommates. As they navigate the challenges of city life, their friendship becomes a source of mutual support and strength. Each struggles to achieve her personal goals, facing the harsh realities of pursuing dreams in Tokyo. Their bond deepens as they share their hopes, fears, and experiences in the bustling metropolis. This is a 2005 Japanese drama film based on the manga by Ai Yazawa, directed by Kentaro Otani.

Mikuri Moriyama (Aragaki Yui) and Hiramasa Tsuzaki (Hoshino Gen), who began as an unconventional housekeeper-employer arrangement, have now developed a deep romantic relationship. Despite their happiness, they face significant challenges: legal marriage obstacles, the coronavirus pandemic, and Mikuri's unexpected pregnancy. As Hiramasa decides to take early paternity leave to care for his pregnant wife during her difficult morning sickness, the couple must navigate these complex personal and professional pressures. Their bond is tested by external circumstances, raising questions about whether these challenges will ultimately strengthen or strain their relationship. Based on a hit manga series by Tsunami Umino and serving as a follow-up to the 2016 drama "The Full-Time Wife Escapist," this is a 2021 Japanese drama special directed by Fuminori Kaneko.

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.”

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.

Shinichi Chiaki (Hiroshi Tamaki), an ambitious classical music conductor, and Megumi "Nodame" Noda (Juri Ueno), a talented but unconventional pianist, navigate their complex relationship while facing professional challenges. After winning a prestigious music competition, Chiaki is appointed to lead a struggling French orchestra. Nodame, concerned about potentially losing Chiaki, decides to support him through the orchestra's difficult first performance. Together, they must overcome the ensemble's initial disastrous showing and transform its potential. Their journey tests both their musical skills and their relationship, as they strive to achieve Chiaki's long-held dream of becoming a world-class conductor. This is a 2009 Japanese movie based on the hit 2001 manga "Nodame Cantabile" and was directed by Hideki Takeuchi.

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.

Kana Sakurai (Akane Hotta) attends a matchmaking party hoping to find her lifelong partner, but quickly discovers something sinister beneath the surface. When a mysterious partygoer warns her that nine out of ten men are hiding their true identities, Kana becomes determined to uncover the truth behind their elaborate lies. Approached by ten different men, she methodically investigates each one, searching not just for potential romance, but for genuine connection. As she delves deeper into their backgrounds, Kana must navigate a complex web of deception to find the one man who might truly be her soulmate. Will her quest for honesty lead her to love, or expose dangerous secrets? Based on the 2015 mobile game app by Voltage Inc, this is a 2019 Japanese mystery romance film directed by Jiro Nagae.

After her parents decided to move away for work, high schooler Aoi Nishimori (Mone Kamishiraishi) chose to stay behind, resulting in her living alone. However, she soon has an unexpected houseguest: Shusei Kugayama (Yosuke Sugino), the most popular student at their school, invites himself over to stay after a kitchen fire ruins his own home. As Aoi and Shusei spend more time together, their “temporary” living arrangement blossoms into romance… until Shusei’s cousin Reon Kugayama (Ryusei Yokohama) comes to visit from America to out why he refused an opportunity to attend college overseas. When he discovers that the reason is Aoi and Shusei’s secret relationship, he insists on moving in, too! As tensions rise between the three housemates, will Aoi and Shusei’s bond grow stronger? Or will this end their relationship? This 2019 Japanese movie was based on the hit manga series by Ayu Watanabe and was directed by Taisuke Kawamura.

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.

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.

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.

Shinichi Chiaki (Hiroshi Tamaki) and Megumi "Nodame" Noda (Juri Ueno), a perfectionist conductor and talented but sloppy pianist, unexpectedly fall in love despite their contrasting personalities. Now in France, both are pursuing their musical careers, but their relationship faces challenges as they question their individual paths and shared dreams. Chiaki wonders if Nodame would be happier in Japan, while Nodame contemplates stepping back to let Chiaki shine. Despite their doubts, they still harbor a secret desire to perform together, hoping their deep feelings might help their love prevail. Based on the popular 2001 manga "Nodame Cantabile" and sequel to "Nodame Cantabile: The Movie 1," this is a 2010 Japanese romantic drama directed by Hideki Takeuchi and Yasuhiro Kawamura.