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10 Best Movies Like Japan's No. 1 Playboy

If you loved Japan's No. 1 Playboy, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
After the Ball

After the Ball

2015★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Japan's No. 1 Playboy for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After the Ball, a retail fairy tale set in the world of fashion. Kate's dream is to design for couturier houses. Although she is a bright new talent, Kate can't get a job. No one t...

#2
Fist Fight

Fist Fight

2017★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Japan's No. 1 Playboy for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When one school teacher gets the other fired, he is challenged to an after-school fight....

#3
Cadet Kelly

Cadet Kelly

2002★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Japan's No. 1 Playboy for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Hyperactive teenager Kelly is enrolled into a military school when her new stepfather becomes the Commandant. At first she has problems fitting in and taking orders until she tries...

#4
Banana Split

Banana Split

2018★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Japan's No. 1 Playboy for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After a messy breakup with her high school boyfriend, April strikes up an unexpected platonic friendship with his new girlfriend, Clara....

#5
Pretty Persuasion

Pretty Persuasion

2005★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Japan's No. 1 Playboy for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A 15-year-old girl incites chaos among her friends and a media frenzy when she accuses her drama teacher of sexual harassment....

#6
Like a Boss

Like a Boss

2020★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Japan's No. 1 Playboy for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Two female friends with very different ideals decide to start a beauty company together. One is more practical, while the other wants to earn her fortune and live a lavish lifestyl...

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