5 Recommended Japanese Romantic Films That Will Make You Cry

For those who love heartwarming and tear-jerking romantic films, here are 5 recommended Japanese films that will surely touch and move KLovers.

Prepare yourselves to be touched by these beautiful and tragic love stories. These Japanese films are known for their ability to evoke various emotions, ranging from overflowing happiness to deep sadness.

Not only that, these films not only offer captivating stories, but also outstanding performances from the actors and stunning cinematography.

So, what are you waiting for? Prepare tissues and get ready to be swept away by these extraordinary love stories. These 5 Japanese films will make us contemplate the true meaning of love.

1. Parasite in Love (2021)

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This unique romance film stars Kengo (Kento Hayashi), a young man with Myshophobia (excessive fear of dirt), and Hijiri (Nana Komatsu), a high school student with Ommetaphobia (fear of looking into someone's eyes). They both struggle with social anxiety, but unexpectedly find a connection. However, their love story becomes complicated and dangerous due to the presence of a mysterious parasite in their heads.

2. Your Eyes Tell (2020)

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Rui's (Ryusei Yokohama), a former talented boxer, world suddenly turns dark. He leaves behind his dreams and falls into a bleak life. Hope emerges when he meets Akari (Yuriko Yoshitaka), a visually impaired woman with a cheerful personality. Slowly, they fill each other's emptiness. But their dark pasts are intertwined, forcing Rui to fight for Akari's future. Will their love shine brightly or be enveloped in darkness once again?

3. See Hear Love (2023)

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See, Hear, Love invites us to delve into the unique love story between Shinji Izumoto (Tomohisa Yamashita), a manga artist who lost his sight due to heavy workloads, and Hibiki Aida (Yuko Araki), a deaf woman who admires his work.

This unexpected encounter leads them on a love adventure full of obstacles. Shinji, desperate with his condition, finds a glimmer of hope in the cheerful and spirited Hibiki. On the other hand, Hibiki discovers a new world through Shinji's manga and helps him see the beauty of the world in a different way. Together, they learn to appreciate their senses and find happiness in their shortcomings.

4. The Last Ten Years (2022)

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Matsuri Takabayashi (Nana Komatsu), a 20-year-old woman, is confronted with the bitter reality of an incurable rare lung disease that gives her only 10 years to live. Desperate and unwilling to experience heartbreak, she is determined to reject falling in love. However, fate brings her together with Kazuto Manabe (Kentaru Sakaguchi) at a school reunion. Slowly, the seeds of love begin to grow between them amidst Matsuri's limited time.

5. Let Me Eat Your Pancreas (2017)

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Let Me Eat Your Pancreas is a Japanese film adapted from a novel of the same name by Yoru Sumino. This film tells the story of Haruki Shiga (Takumi Kitamura), a quiet high school student who discovers Sakura Yamauchi's (Minami Hamabe) secret diary, his classmate and fellow library committee member. From the diary, Haruki is shaken by the fact that Sakura is suffering from a deadly pancreatic disease. Over time, their closeness grows and the seeds of love begin to sprout in Haruki's heart. However, his feelings of love remain unspoken, trapped in silence.

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