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8 Recommendations for the Best Japanese Films Adapted from Manga, Must Be on Your Watchlist!

8 Recommendations for the Best Japanese Films Adapted from Manga, Must Be on Your Watchlist!

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8 Recommendations for the Best Japanese Films Adapted from Manga, Must Be on Your Watchlist!

Japanese Films adapted from manga always have their own charm. A strong storyline, interesting characters, and visuals that please the eye make these films beloved by many. Each film presents a unique story that can captivate its audience.

Many manga adaptation films have successfully received high ratings from fans. Stories of romance, friendship, and fantasy dominate the themes in various popular titles. Here are eight Japanese films adapted from manga that you must watch!

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The Japanese film THE KODAI FAMILY (2016) tells the story of Kie Hirano, an ordinary woman with a vivid imagination. Her life changes when she meets Mitsumasa Kodai, an elite man who can read minds. Their relationship faces challenges from Mitsumasa's family. Based on the manga Kodai-ke no Hitobito, this film has a rating of 7.6/10 on MyDramaList.

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With a unique story, MARMALADE BOY (2018) tells the tale of Koishikawa Miki, who is shocked by her parents' decision to swap partners with another couple. As a result, she has to live with Yu, the child of that couple, and their relationship develops. This adaptation of the manga Mamaredo Boi presents a unique love story with a rating of 7.3/10 on MyDramaList.

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MY LITTLE MONSTER (2018) tells the story of Mizutani Shizuku, who only cares about her academic grades, but her life changes when she meets Yoshida Haru, a trouble-making student. Haru starts to follow Shizuku and builds an unexpected relationship filled with warmth and laughter. This adaptation of the manga My Little Monster has a rating of 7.8/10 on MyDramaList.

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The story of BLUE SPRING RIDE (2014) focuses on Yoshioka Futaba, who falls in love with Tanaka Kou during middle school but loses contact after Kou moves away. When they reunite in high school, Kou has changed and is more closed off. Futaba tries to understand this change and revive her old feelings. Adapted from the manga Ao Haru Ride, this film has a rating of 7.6/10 on MyDramaList.

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HEROINE DISQUALIFIED (2015) tells the story of Matsuzaki Hatori, who believes she is the main character in the love story of her childhood friend, Terasaka Rita. However, Rita falls in love with another girl, while Hatori attracts the attention of Hiromitsu Kosuke, a popular student. Adapted from the manga Heroine Shikkaku, it presents an emotional story with a rating of 7.7/10 on MyDramaList.

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ORANGE (2015) tells the story of Takamiya Naho receiving a letter from the future warning her about the fate of her classmate, Naruse Kakeru. Together with her friends, Naho tries to change fate to save Kakeru from deep sorrow. This emotional tale is based on the manga Orange and has a rating of 8.3/10 on MyDramaList.

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L-DK (2014) tells the story of Nishimori Aoi choosing to live alone when her parents move to another city. Unexpectedly, she has to share an apartment with Shusei Kugayama, the most popular student at school. Their relationship develops from unexpected events into a sweet romance. This film, adapted from the manga L-DK, has a rating of 7.5/10 on MyDramaList.

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DAYTIME SHOOTING STAR (2017) tells the story of Yosano Suzume, a country girl who moves to Tokyo, experiencing a complicated first love. When she gets lost, she is helped by Shishio, who turns out to be her homeroom teacher. Feelings of love begin to grow, but her classmate, Mamura, also likes her. This adaptation of the manga Hirunaka no Ryuusei has a rating of 7.9/10 on MyDramaList. Find more interesting Japanese movie recommendations at kapanlagi.dom. If not now, when KapanLagi?