In a Heartbeat vs Ride Your Wave
In a Heartbeat has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7.6/10 for Ride Your Wave). In a Heartbeat is the shorter watch at 4m compared with 1h 34m. In a Heartbeat is the older of the two (2017 against 2019). Both are animation, comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| In a Heartbeat | Ride Your Wave | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 2017 | 2019 |
| Length | 4m | 1h 34m |
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Romance | Animation, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Beth David, Esteban Bravo | Masaaki Yuasa |
| Main cast | Nick Ainsworth, Kelly Donohue | Rina Kawaei, Haruki Ishiya, Kentaro Ito, Ryota Katayose, Honoka Matsumoto |
Synopsis
In a Heartbeat
A closeted boy runs the risk of being outed by his own heart after it pops out of his chest to chase down the boy of his dreams.
Ride Your Wave
Hinako is a surf-loving college student who has just moved to a small seaside town. When a sudden fire breaks out at her apartment building, she is rescued by Minato, a handsome firefighter, and the two soon fall in love.
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