Movies Like Kiss Me on the Apple of My Eye

If you liked Kiss Me on the Apple of My Eye (1993), a animation and comedy movie directed by Tomihiko Ohkubo, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Kase-san and Morning Glories (2018)
★ 7.2/10Also romance and animation
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…
2
Fragtime (2019)
★ 6.1/10Also animation and romance
Misuzu Moritani is an introvert who has always had difficulty interacting with her classmates, quickly becoming flustered whenever someone tries to talk to her. Sometimes, she will use her ability to stop time for…
3
Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer (1984)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and comedy
As the perpetually lecherous Ataru and his friends prepare for a carnival at Tomobiki High School, they gradually realize the days are literally repeating themselves. Any effort to break the pattern dumps them back…
4
Trinity Seven: Eternity Library & Alchemic Girl (2017)
★ 7/10Also animation and comedy
Arata inadvertently touches "Hermes Apocrypha," Lilith's Grimoire. Suddenly, he is enveloped by a bright white light, and a girl appears before him. She calls herself Lilim, and treats both Arata and Lilith as her…
5
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends- (2022)
★ 8/10Also animation and comedy
After pining for one another and plotting for so long, Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane finally have their climactic first kiss. However, they struggle to define their relationship. After all, how much of their…
6
Tamako Love Story (2014)
★ 7.2/10Also romance and animation
Devoted to her family’s rice-cake–making business and the high school baton club, Tamako is a little slow when it comes to love. She’s oblivious to her childhood friend Mochizo’s affections, even though all their…
7
The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie (2022)
★ 8.3/10Also animation and comedy
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…
8
Date A Live: Mayuri Judgement (2015)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and romance
A huge sphere suddenly began to emit a mysterious spiritual wave to the Tengu City that should have regained its peace. A mysterious, beautiful girl showed up at the same time. Silently, what is her purpose to cast her…
9
Ranma 1/2 the Movie: Big Trouble in Nekonron, China (1991)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and comedy
When Prince Kirin of the 7 Lucky Gods shows up at the Tendo dojo looking for his bride-to-be, guess who's accidentally holding the scroll that signifies his future mate? Why, Akane, of course, and the rest of the Ranma…
10
The Case of Hana & Alice (2015)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and comedy
After transferring to Ishinomori Middle School, Tetsuko "Alice" Arisugawa overhears her classmates discussing a strange rumor. The previous occupant of her seat, a nondescript "Judas," is missing and presumed murdered…
11
Ranma 1/2: Team Ranma vs. the Legendary Phoenix (1994)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and comedy
Kuno purchases a strange egg, believing that the mysterious powers of the legendary Phoenix will help him defeat Ranma. But when the egg hatches on his head, the bird goes out of control and wreaks havoc all over…
12
Urusei Yatsura: Only You (1983)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and romance
Six-year-old Ataru steps on Elle's shadow during an impromptu game of shadow-tag; in Elle's culture, this is viewed as a marriage proposal. Eleven years later, Elle returns to Earth in order to marry Ataru — by which…
13
Sasaki and Miyano: Graduation (2023)
★ 6.3/10Also animation and romance
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.
14
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take On Me (2018)
★ 7.8/10Also animation and comedy
Yuuta and Rikka are in their third year of high school. One day in Spring, Touka declares that she will take Rikka to Italy with her, as her job has stabilized there and thinks they should migrate together as a family…
15
Kick-Heart (2013)
★ 6/10Also animation and comedy
A love story between two people that each have a secret to hide. One a pro-wrestler, the other a Nun. Losing never felt so good.
16
Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01 (1987)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy and animation
Ace female test pilot Kusomoto Elle humiliates macho tank driver Lt. Kilgore in the first demonstration of the advanced personal battle tank, the MADOX. Kilgore vows revenge, and gets his chance when the army rather…
17
Date A Bullet: Nightmare or Queen (2020)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and romance
Second part of the "Date A Bullet" films.
18
Nisekoi: False Love (2018)
★ 7.4/10Also romance and comedy
Raku Ichijo (Kento Nakajima) is an only son and a high school student. His father is the leader of yakuza group Shuei-gumi. Raku Ichijo doesn't like to fight and he studies hard. His dream is to become a public…
19
Dou kyu sei – Classmates (2016)
★ 8.3/10Also romance and animation
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…
20
Naruto OVA 11: Sunny Side Battle (2013)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and comedy
Sunny Side Battle! is an OVA that was released with Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution. It features Itachi making breakfast for Sasuke in their old home.