Movies Like K-On! The Movie (2011)

K-On! The Movie is a 2011 adventure, animation, comedy, family, music film from Naoko Yamada with a MovieMagicScore of 7.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Linda Linda Linda and Given.

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Music

Linda Linda Linda

2005

Only three days before their high school festival, guitarist Kei, drummer Kyoko, and bassist Nozomi are forced to recruit a new lead vocalist for their band. They choose Korean exchange student Son, though her comprehension of Japanese is a bit rough! It's a race against time as the group struggles to learn three songs for the festival's rock concert—including a classic '80s song by the Japanese punk rock band The Blue Hearts called "Linda Linda".

7.5

MagicScore

Given

2020

Haruki secretly had feelings for Akihiko for years, but Akihiko was still in a relationship with his roommate, the violinist Ugetsu Murata. Haruki, Akihiko, and Ugetsu's love clashes and starts to move forward.

8.2

MagicScore

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

2006

When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.

7.8

MagicScore

HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle

2024

Shoyo Hinata joins Karasuno High's volleyball club to be like his idol, a former Karasuno player known as the 'Little Giant'. But Hinata soon learns that he must team up with his middle school nemesis, Tobio Kageyama. Their clashing styles form a surprising weapon, but can their newfound teamwork defeat their rival Nekoma High in the highly anticipated 'Dumpster Battle', the long awaited ultimate showdown between two opposing underdog teams?

7.7

MagicScore

Student Council Staff Members Movie

2017

The work of Ousai Private Academy's student council is never done. This time, Takatoshi, Shino, Aria and Suzu are back with their very own movie! From TV interviews to a new teacher, there's even more potential for misunderstandings as the double entendres, innuendos and euphemisms reach critical mass.

6.4

MagicScore

Non Non Biyori: Vacation

2018

Even when you're fortunate enough to live in a place as beautiful as the country village of Asahigaoka, you should never turn down the chance to explore someplace else. So, when Suguru wins a free trip to Okinawa just as the summer vacation is coming to an end, the town's entire school… all 5 students and 1 teacher, plus the local candy shop owner… can hardly wait for their 3-day trip to begin! Between kayaking, swimming and meeting new people, there's always something fun happening, but the best part of all is that big city girl Hotaru and her new small-town friends all get to explore the wonders of Japan's famous vacation destination together. Prepare for the perfect trip as the whole gang boards the plane!

7.7

MagicScore

Dou kyu sei – Classmates

2016

Rihito Sajo, an honor student with a perfect score on the entrance exam and Hikaru Kusakabe, in a band and popular among girls, would have never crossed paths. Until one day they started talking at the practice for their school’s upcoming chorus festival. After school, the two meet regularly, as Hikaru helps Rihito to improve his singing skills. While they listen to each other’s voice and harmonize, their hearts start to beat together.

8.3

MagicScore

The Cat Returns

2002

Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.

7.1

MagicScore

School-Live!

2019

Ebisuzawa Kurumi, Takeya Yuki, Wakasa Yuri, and Naoki Miki all attend the same high school. They also live on campus at the school. The girls enjoy their time at the school until students become infected by a virus and turn into zombies. The girls are surrounded by student zombies and they struggle desperately to survive.

7.3

MagicScore

#10

On-Gaku: Our Sound

2020

A bored trio of high school delinquents start a rock 'n' roll band together. They have no skill, money, or even a full set of drums, but are determined to jam out and impress their only friend.

7.2

MagicScore

#11

A Silent Voice: The Movie

2016

Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf. But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shouya for his lack of compassion. When they leave elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not speak to each other again... until an older, wiser Shouya, tormented by his past behaviour, decides he must see Shouko once more. He wants to atone for his sins, but is it already too late...?

8.4

MagicScore

#12

The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie

2022

When five lovely young girls who hate studying hire part-time tutor Futaro, he guides not only their education but also their hearts. Time spent has brought them all closer, with feelings growing within the girls and Futaro. As they finish their third year of high school and their last school festival approaches, they set their sights on what’s next. Is there a future with one of them and Futaro?

8.3

MagicScore

#13

Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond

2018

Natsume has been busy, navigating between humans and Yokai when he coincidentally reunites with an old classmate, Yuki. It brings back painful memories of a certain Yokai. Meanwhile, Natsume also became acquainted with Yorie Tsumura, a woman in the memories of a Yokai whose name he had returned. Yorie knew much about Reiko, but now lived a peaceful life with her only son, Mukuo. Being with this family was comforting for Natsume, but apparently a mysterious Yokai has been lurking in their town. On the way back from investigating, a “Yokai seed” that had latched itself to Nyanko Sensei drops into the Fujiwaras’ garden and grows overnight into a fruit tree. When Nyanko Sensei eats a fruit that is somehow shaped like himself, he suddenly splits into three!

7.3

MagicScore

#14

The First Slam Dunk

2022

Shohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.

7.8

MagicScore

#15

BOCCHI THE ROCK! Recap Part 1

2024

Revisit events from Bocchi joining Kessoku Band to their first successful gig.

6.6

MagicScore

#16

Haikyu!! the Movie: The Winner and the Loser

2015

Compilation film of the second half of the first season of the anime Haikyu!!

8.0

MagicScore

#17

Haikyu!! The Movie: Battle of Concepts

2017

A recap film depicting the match against Shiratorizawa Academy in the third season of the anime series.

8.0

MagicScore

#18

Haikyu!! The Movie: Talent and Sense

2017

A compilation film depicting the match against Aoba Johsai High School in the second season of the anime series. It will also include new scenes portraying what happened after the match.

7.9

MagicScore

#19

Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation

2023

As Sasaki prepares for his college entrance exams, Miyano tries to make the most of their limited time together while grappling with his own emotions.

5.8

MagicScore

#20

Kase-san and Morning Glories

2018

Yamada may be shy and rather clumsy, but the flower gardens at her school have always brought her happiness. Suddenly, a different sort of beauty catches her eye—the vivacious track star, Kase-san. Although the two girls don't seem to have much in common, they soon start a romance where each must learn an important lesson in tending their budding relationship. Can the two girls, so different from each other, learn how to make their first love blossom?

7.1

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like K-On! The Movie?

The top films similar to K-On! The Movie by MovieMagicScore are Linda Linda Linda (7.5), Given (8.2), The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (7.8). Each shares adventure/animation/comedy/family/music themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is K-On! The Movie worth watching?

K-On! The Movie holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.9/10 from 101 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is K-On! The Movie?

K-On! The Movie (2011) is a adventure, animation, comedy, family, music film directed by Naoko Yamada, starring Aki Toyosaki, Yoko Hikasa, Satomi Sato.

Where can I find more recommendations like K-On! The Movie?

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About movies like K-On! The Movie

This ranked list pairs K-On! The Movie (2011), a adventure and animation and comedy and family and music film from Naoko Yamada, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Aki Toyosaki take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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