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The Stranger by the Shore

2020Movie59 min

AnimationRomance
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A deeply romantic, slow-burning animated movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Movies with

Story

It's nothing special—we're just in love.

Abandoned after coming out, Shun befriends Mio just before he has to move. Years later, Mio returns with a confession. How will Shun feel?

Feels like

  • Gay Romance Anime
  • Slice-of-Life Drama
  • Emotional & Tender
  • Beachside Setting
  • Character-Driven
  • Healing & Acceptance
  • Beautiful Animation
  • Sensitive Portrayal
  • Pensive Mood

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Akiyo Ohashi
Written by
Akiyo Ohashi
Produced by
Yuka Okayasu, Yuki Muramatsu
Music by
Mina Kubota

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 11, 2020 · 59 min · Sexual Content

Released
September 11, 2020
Runtime
59 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Animation, Romance, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
56 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Stranger by the Shore?"

Questions about The Stranger by the Shore

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Stranger by the Shore?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, The Stranger by the Shore streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 55 other countries.

Is The Stranger by the Shore worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Stranger by the Shore good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 10 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Stranger by the Shore plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Stranger by the Shore in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.