Anime like Hanarokushou ga Akeru Hi ni

What is Hanarokushou ga Akeru Hi ni about?

Studio: Studio Outrigger
Status: Finished

The Obinata Fireworks Shop factory is getting prepared for an administrative action for confiscation tomorrow. It has been six years since Keitaro has been holed up in a closed-down factory creating fireworks by himself, chasing after an illusion of his father who vanished. It is a story about three young people who overcome the extreme weather conditions, disasters and environmental problems imposed on them and establish their own identities.

The film was selected for the 77th Cannes Film Festival’s 2024 Annecy Animation Showcase.
Note: Initially slated for a 2025 release, on May 20th of the same year the movie was delayed to 2026.

Tags: Rural , Environmental , Stop Motion , Time Skip

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Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara

Also known as Ride Your Wave.

Studio: Science SARU , Lawson Entertainment , Toho , Shogakukan , Fuji TV , KDDI , JR Higashi Nihon Kikaku
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Romance

Upon entering university, Hinako moves to a coastal town. She loves surfing, and when she's on the waves she's fearless, but still feels uncertain about her future. When a fire wreaks havoc in the town, Hinako encounters young firefighter Minato. As they surf and spend more time together, Hinako feels drawn to someone like Minato who devotes himself to helping other people. Hinako also holds a special place in Minato's heart.

Tags: Tragedy , Female Protagonist , Coming of Age , Surfing , Ghost , Coastal , Afterlife , Heterosexual , Urban , Urban Fantasy , Male Protagonist , Swimming , Firefighters , Primarily Adult Cast , Work , Tsundere , Love Triangle , CGI , College

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Josee to Tora to Sakanatachi

Also known as Josee, the Tiger and the Fish.

Studio: bones , KADOKAWA , JR Higashi Nihon Kikaku , KDDI , Toy's Factory
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance , Slice of Life

The story centers on the relationship between Tsuneo and Josee. Tsuneo is a university student, and Josee is a young girl who has rarely gone out of the house by herself due to her being unable to walk. The two meet when Tsuneo finds Josee's grandmother taking her out for a morning walk.

Tags: Disability , Male Protagonist , Female Protagonist , Tsundere , Heterosexual , Primarily Adult Cast , Coming of Age , Rehabilitation , Drawing , Scuba Diving , College , Tragedy , Love Triangle , Mermaid , Unrequited Love , Coastal , Time Skip

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