Movies and TvShows featuring "coming-of-age" theme.
Chihayafuru follows Chihaya Ayase, a high school student who becomes obsessed with the competitive card game karuta after meeting a talented player named Arata. Along with her childhood friend Taichi, the trio forms a competitive karuta club and navigates the ups and downs of friendship, rivalry, and love while striving to become karuta champions.
The story chronicles the adolescent romance between Naina and Sameer. The show explores the magic of first love. Naina a quintessential good girl meets flamboyant Sameer in her school in Ahmedabad. She starts liking him the moment she meets him. But when she watches Sameer hit another boy, she has to tell the truth to the principal of the school. This results in Sameers suspension and his dislike towards Naina. The same is followed by a series of misunderstanding between Sameer and Naina. In order to avenge his insults Sameer takes a bet with his friends that he will make Naina fall in love with him. What starts as a bet ends up in true love for Sameer as Naina cares for him like no one has ever done. When Naina gets to know about the bet, she is heartbroken. Thus, begins Sameers journey of transformation and penance. This show will be a closer exploration of everyday moments that these two shares.
Captain Tsubasa (2018) follows the journey of Tsubasa Oozora, a highly skilled and passionate young soccer player. With his exceptional talent, Tsubasa dreams of becoming a professional player and leading his team to victory. As he faces various challenges on and off the field, Tsubasa learns valuable lessons about teamwork, friendship, and perseverance.
Candy Candy is an anime TV show that takes place in London during the early 1900s. It tells the story of Candy, an orphan who goes through various challenges but remains optimistic. She forms friendships, experiences love and loss, and navigates a world affected by World War I.
After an act of sacrifice, a martial artist is reborn into a world where cultivation and magic are real. With his past life memories intact, he sets out on a journey to become stronger and uncover the secrets of his new world.
The Ancient Magus' Bride follows the story of Chise Hatori, a young girl who is sold to a mysterious mage known as Elias Ainsworth. Chise discovers that she possesses a rare ability and is thrust into a world filled with magic and fantastical creatures. As she begins to learn about her own powers and navigate through this new world, Chise also unravels the mysteries of her own past.
The Heroic Legend of Arslan follows the journey of Prince Arslan as he battles against invaders and internal conspiracies in order to reclaim his rightful place as the ruler of the Kingdom of Pars. With the help of his loyal companions, Arslan must navigate through the treacherous seas of war and politics to achieve his ultimate goal.
Slam Dunk is a TV show about a delinquent student named Hanamichi Sakuragi, who joins the Shohoku High School basketball team in order to impress a girl. Despite his lack of basketball skills, Sakuragi's athleticism and passion for the game help him become a valuable player. Alongside his teammates, Sakuragi faces various challenges on and off the court as they strive to become the best in Japan.
Black Butler is set in Victorian London and follows Ciel Phantomhive, the young head of the Phantomhive noble family, who is assisted by his demonic butler, Sebastian Michaelis. Together, they undertake various tasks for the Queen and solve mysteries, all while dealing with supernatural powers, reapers, and a hidden enemy.
Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.
Mob Psycho 100 follows the life of Shigeo Kageyama, a young boy with immense psychic powers. Despite his incredible abilities, Shigeo tries to live a normal life and navigate through the challenges of high school. However, he is constantly faced with supernatural threats that test his emotional intelligence and his control over his powers.
Kimi ni Todoke -From Me to You- is an anime TV show that follows the shy and introverted Sawako Kuronuma as she navigates high school life and tries to make friends. Due to her resemblance to Sadako from 'The Ring', her classmates are afraid of her. However, everything changes when she meets the popular and outgoing boy, Shouta Kazehaya. As Sawako's friendship and relationships gradually develop, she learns about love, friendship, and the complexities of high school life.
Gauche Suede is on his last delivery before a big promotion. In the outskirts of Yodaka, the darkest area of Amberground, Gauche is surprised to find that the package is a young boy named Lag Seeing. Lag had been traumatized by his mother's abduction and is due to be delivered to his aunt. In this remote area rife with Gaichuu, Lag and Gauche face a dangerous journey that inspires Lag to become a Letter Bee.
Gon Freecss is a young boy who lives on Whale Island. He discovers that his father, who he was told was dead, is actually alive and a renowned Hunter, a licensed individual who can track down secret treasures, rare beasts, or even other individuals. Gon decides to follow in his father's footsteps and become a Hunter himself. Along the way, he meets and befriends other aspiring Hunters, each with their own unique abilities and motivations. Together, they navigate treacherous challenges, face formidable foes, and uncover dark secrets that threaten their lives and the world as they know it.
Buffy Summers, a teenage girl, discovers she is the Chosen One, gifted with the strength and skills to hunt vampires and other demons. She balances her double life as a high school student and a vampire slayer, facing various supernatural threats and forming lasting friendships.
DARLING in the FRANXX is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is on the brink of extinction. Teenagers, known as Parasites, pilot giant mechs called FRANXX to defend against monstrous creatures known as Klaxosaurs. The story follows Hiro, a former prodigy who has lost his motivation, and Zero Two, a mysterious girl with klaxosaur blood. Together, they form an unlikely partnership and strive to unlock the secrets of their world while facing internal and external conflicts.
SKET DANCE is a manga series written and illustrated by Kenta Shinohara and serialized, beginning in July 2007, in Shueisha's manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump. Sket Dance won the 55th annual Shogakukan Manga Award in 2009 for best shōnen manga. An anime adaptation, produced by Tatsunoko, premiered on April 7, 2011 on TV Tokyo.
Sex Education follows the story of Otis Milburn, a socially awkward high school student who lives with his sex therapist mother. When a rebellious girl, Maeve, proposes they start a schoolwide sex education business to help their fellow students, Otis reluctantly agrees. Together, they navigate the complexities of teenage sexuality and relationships, while also dealing with their own personal issues.
Euphoria is a TV show that explores the lives of teenagers as they navigate the challenges of sex, drugs, and identity. Set in a high school, it follows a group of students dealing with issues such as addiction, LGBTQ+ identity, relationships, and social media. The show delves into the dark and complicated aspects of teenage life, providing a raw and honest portrayal of the struggles they face.
Aoi prefers indoor hobbies and is afraid of heights, but her childhood friend Hinata loves to show off her passion for mountain climbing. As young children they once watched the sunrise from the top of a mountain, and now they've decided to take up mountain climbing in hopes of seeing that sunrise again. They have cooking battles with mountaineering gear, climb small hills in their neighborhood, and meet new mountaineering friends as they learn the ropes of the hobby. When will they finally see that sunrise again?