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This time I want to tell you about a few movies you may not have heard about that are both great to watch for him and her (even couples!).
From the pure romantic films to romance being a back story, these are movies fit to watch at night, with or without an SO! There may be some minor spoilers if you don’t want to know anything about the films, you may just want to skim over the titles!
1. 5 Centimeters Per Second
(Japanese: Byousoku 5 Centimeter)
What list of movies for him and her would be complete without at least acknowledging this fantastic masterpiece from Makoto Shinkai? Not a single one. While it does not have the romantic ending you would normally expect from a film about romance itself, it does show what happens all too often to young love.
The story follows Takaki Tohno and Akari Shinohara, two young friends and classmates that have a budding romance. They end up being torn apart when Akari is transferred to a different school because of her family moving. Even though she’s no longer close, Takaki still loves her.
Without spoiling anything, just know that throughout their lives they become farther and farther apart, not just in location. Their hearts gradually let the other go, giving this film one of the most tear-jerking endings I’ve seen come from anime. It’s an excellent film to watch and say to your significant other, “See honey, that’ll never happen to us. I’ll always be by your side.” But that may be just like cheating for brownie points!
5 Centimeters Per Second Trailer HD
2. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
(Japanese: Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo)
Who, at one point in their life or another, hasn’t dreamt about going back in time and changing something? Anything at all? Well I did, and I can say that most of the population of the world has as well! This is a film about a girl who gains the ability to travel through time, and the consequences of doing so.
Makoto Konno decides the selfish route is best at first, using the ability to travel back in time and change these little things to make her life easier. Eventually she comes to the realization that little things can add up to some major changes!
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With romance being a bit on the backburner in this hour and a half film (it is still present however) and the story focusing more on the lesson to be learned than the romance at hand. The entirety of the lesson is to look forward to the future instead of being afraid of it and is beautifully and masterfully displayed throughout the film like a badge of honor. Because of the story alone, although the animation is quite spectacular itself, it is well worth spending an hour and a half with your SO.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) TRAILER
3. Millennium Actress
(Japanese: Sennen Joyuu)
Satoshi Kon delivers again with another reality bending masterpiece. It begins in modern day Japan and quickly flows back to 1930’s all the way through the 1980’s through the story of an actress named Chiyoko Fujiwara. Being a critically acclaimed film, you should expect nothing less than to be pulled into the folds of the story!
The entire story revolves around the life story of Chiyoko, as told by herself to filmmaker Gen’ya Tachibana during an interview. The story shifts as her story continues, from Feudal Japan, to World War 2 and up to a futuristic Moon Base, you’re dragged along the entire time on the edge of your seat.
The film is heavy on romance, and shows it in a fantastic way. I don’t want to ruin anything else about this film, so I’ll just tell you that it’s absolutely and undeniably one of the best films to watch together with a boyfriend or girlfriend!
Millenium Actress - Trailer
4. Eden of the East the Movie I: The King of Eden
(Japanese: Higashi no Eden Movie I: The King of Eden)
This is an amazing film set to pick up where the first season of the anime left off, Akira Takizawa has gone missing and the other members of Eden are searching for him. While the movie does come from an anime, it is entirely possible to watch the film without seeing the show first (though you’ll want to see it all from the beginning by the end of the film).
Saki Morimi is in search of the Air King, also known as Akira, who may be somewhere in New York City. The remaining Selecao are coming to either want him on their side, or out of their way entirely. One thing to note, they all have phones that have the ability to seemingly grant any wish (without magic mind you, nothing too fancy).
If you’re in the mood for something a little less romance based that still has a full story feel to it, this one is for you. It’s a massive conspiracy thriller full of development and… well I’ll just let you see it for yourselves!
Eden of the East - The King of Eden - Movie Trailer -
5. Origin: Spirits of the Past
(Japanese: Giniro no Kami no Agito)
This is a fantastic film from Umanosuke Iida with absolutely stunning visuals and a completely new twist on the popular topic, the environment and humanity. While it is set somewhat in the future, there is a lack of technology and an almost steampunk-esque feel to the whole thing.
In the story of man versus plant, Agito is a boy who loves to explore the new wilderness of the world the plants have created. Finding Tula in an abandoned area, a girl from the past who was locked away in an experimental coffin and may very well be the key to rebuilding society.
With a very small undertone of romance, this isn’t really a tear-jerking movie but rather one exploring the machine vs. world argument in a completely new light. The visuals are gorgeous and very well rendered, giving it almost a feel that any fantasy would. If you’re looking for a movie to watch together that doesn’t have to be a “chick flick,” this is definitely one to put on the list!
Origin - Special Edition Blu-ray Trailer
That does it for our couples list of movies to see! If you have any suggestions feel free to leave them in the comments section down below, and let us know what you think of these! Have a happy New Year folks!
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