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Romance/Modern/Coming of Age/Slice of Life Titles


A story in which the main character is confronted with issues related to their transition from adolescence (innocence) to adulthood (responsibility). Most typically found in a modern romance story in which the main character has to confront his/her feelings over their first love.



Title Rating Synopsis
A

Aishiteru Ze Baby
Buy A crisis in the Katakura family changes the life style of a carefree high school playboy, when Kippei is asked to look after his five-year old cousin, Yuzuyu. Kippei tries to complain and avoid the responsibility but Yuzuyu's quiet charm soon wins him over. In trying to be a mom to his little cousin, Kippei learns some hard lessons on how to be responsible, as well as helping Yuzuyu deal with issues at her pre-school and her longing for her absent mother. And what about Kokoro, the cute classmate, who seems to show some measure of interest in Kippei?
B
Babe My Love (French) Buy See Aishiteru Ze Baby
I
If You Listen Closely Buy See Whisper of the Heart
K

Koi Kaze
Buy

Koushiro has lost his way in life. His steady girlfriend broke up with him because their relationship was not going anywhere and she tell him that she has fallen out of love with him, and his job at a dating service was not bringing him any measure of happiness. During his commute home, he sees a high school student on the train, and feels a strange spark of connection. The next day they happen to meet again, he approaches her and asks to spend some time together. In an amusement park, they spend some time and talk, where Koushiro finds himself opening up to her, shedding tears at the memories of his broken heart, and where he finds himself being comforted by her.

L
Love Wind Buy See Koi Kaze
Love You Baby Buy See Aishiteru Ze Baby
M
Mimi wo Sumaseba Buy See Whisper of the Heart
P

Piano
Buy A slice-of-life story about Nomura Miu, a second class middle school girl who has been playing the piano for six years already. She is a very quiet girl; there's a senior in her school who she secretly admires and likes. Learn what happens with her family, her cat, her best friend Yuki at school, and her piano teacher - and watch her life experiences being depicted by the rhythm of the tunes she plays with her piano, such as happy times being with friends and family, not to mention love of course.
Piano: The Melody of a Young Girl's Heart Buy See Piano
W

Whisper of the Heart
Buy Tsukishima Shizuku, a middle-school student and bookworm, is surprised to find out that a number of books she borrowed from the lending library (where her father works) show a notice that one certain Amasawa Seiji had borrowed all these books just some weeks before her. While trying to find out who this guy might be, she has to face the challenges of growing up, be that at school, with her best friend's first love or being respected by her older sister and parents.
型仔湊女記 (Japanese) Buy See Aishiteru Ze Baby
恋風 Buy See Koi Kaze
耳をすませば (Japanese) Buy See Whisper of the Heart
Release Year
2004(2) 2003(1) 2002(1) 1995(1)
Type
Movie(1) TV(3)
Setting
Keywords
Acquired Taste(1) All Ages(1) Artistic(1) Bishounen(1)
Depression(2) Drama(4) Friendship(1) High School(2)
Incest(1) Kawaii(1) Lolicon(1) Middle School(2)
Music(1) Music Oriented(1) Seinen(1) Shoujo(1)
Soul Mates(1) Tragedy(2)

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