Umibe no Étranger

Both are visually great BL movies, the visuals being the main point of interest. 

Both are mature takes on BL without many of the negative tropes from the genre weighing them down. 

- Both are short, wholesome LGBTQA+ media that anyone (not only those in the community) can enjoy - Smooth and pretty animation - Lovable (and relatable) characters - Both receive my gay stamp of approval 

BL with a very nice and healthy progression of the relationship. 

Both have the warmly nostalgic setting of a seaside town during the summertime, as well as a generally comfy feel. They deal with relationships - parental love in Kakushigoto and romantic love in E'tranger.  

- GAY (Hitorijime has two couples) - The first set of couples[C1] meet in school, then the blondie move back to join high school together - The second set of couples[C2] has a age gap, the younger one feels like he isn't worth it - [C2] The older guy pushes him away just like Shun did to Mio, with the younger guy being young and possessive Plus all of the episodes they made is in both sub and dub  

If you are looking for more BL with sweet romance to watch after this, "Umibe no Etranger," or "Stranger by the Shore," is a must-watch. It is also a drama like "Given," and includes two young men dealing with their past in order to move forward together.  

LGBTQ- check love hate relationship- check beach vibes, small town guy falls in love with city guy (kinda) you'll love it if you like watching BL. i can guarantee! 

The two anime have far different vibes, one being relaxing and the other more manic/comedic. But I will say they are both very frank when it comes to homosexuality and the things that come with it. Both are very enjoyable for that reason. 

Both are drama/romance movies with somewhat similar setting and a lot of dramatic elements. 

Both are BL, but Stranger by the Shore is definitely the more mature title of the two. Stranger, like Twilight, shakes off a lot of negative tropes from other BL media.