Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Ekiden

If you loved Ekiden, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
100 METERS

100 METERS

2025★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ekiden for fans of Animation. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A gifted runner trains a determined but unskilled classmate, unaware he's creating a rival who will challenge him on the track for years to come....

#2
The Best Man Holiday

The Best Man Holiday

2013★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ekiden for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be reignited....

#3
How to Fall in Love

How to Fall in Love

2012★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ekiden for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An accountant, who never quite grew out of his awkward teenage years, finds himself with a dating coach - she happens to be his high school crush as well. Thanks to his coach, he g...

#4
Endless Love

Endless Love

2014★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ekiden for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A privileged girl and a charismatic boy's instant desire sparks a love affair made only more reckless by parents trying to keep them apart....

#5
Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

2013★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ekiden for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy about two pairs of lovers with different takes on romance and a way with words....

#6
Surprised by Love

Surprised by Love

2015★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Ekiden for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The story of a young businesswoman who tries to convince her uptight parents to accept her current boyfriend and instead finds herself falling for an old high school flame....

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