113 Films Exploring Japanese Cinema

Gantz

2010 • 130 min

Horror, Action, Science Fiction

While attempting a subway rescue, two teenagers find themselves in a strange room with a large, enigmatic black sphere. Suddenly, they are tasked with tracking down and eliminating extraterrestrial beings secretly living on Earth.

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Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades

1972 • 89 min

Drama, Action, Adventure

The third film in the acclaimed Lone Wolf and Cub series follows ronin swordsman Ogami Itto as he faces new dangers and forms surprising partnerships. When Itto offers himself for torture to save a woman, his loyalty earns him respect…

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Noroi: The Curse

2005 • 115 min • Budget $2M

Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A documentary filmmaker investigates a series of seemingly unconnected paranormal events linked by the legend of an ancient demon.

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Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril

1972 • 81 min

Action, Adventure, Thriller

In the fourth film of the acclaimed Lone Wolf and Cub series, Ogami Itto is hired to hunt a mysterious female assassin with tattoos. His investigation leads him into a dangerous conflict with Retsudo, the leader of the powerful Yagyu…

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Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons

1973 • 89 min

Action, Crime, Thriller

In this installment of the Lone Wolf and Cub series, the skilled swordsman Ogami Itto faces a difficult situation. Five powerful enemies, each with a piece of the information he needs for his next job, offer their services. Each offer…

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Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell

1974 • 83 min

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

The final film in the Lone Wolf and Cub series sees the relentless swordsman Ogami Itto face off against the powerful Yagyu clan. In feudal Japan, it’s the end of a long-standing feud that has shaped their lives. Itto and…

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Shogun Assassin

1980 • 85 min

Action, Adventure

Amidst political turmoil, an aging Shogun's paranoia leads him to order the assassination of his most trusted samurai. The assassins sent to carry out the order fail, setting off a series of events when the samurai seeks revenge for the…

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Chikamatsu Monogatari

1954 • 102 min

Drama, Romance

In 17th century Kyoto, a talented scroll-maker and his wife navigate the strict rules of their society. False rumors of an affair between his wife and his employee shatter their peaceful life. Threatened by public shame and financial loss, they…

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Fireworks

1997 • 103 min

Crime, Drama

Detective Nishi's world is shaken when he's pulled from an important stakeout to be with his wife, who is seriously ill in the hospital. Doctors say there's no hope for her recovery, and Nishi decides to bring her home to…

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House

1977 • 88 min

Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

To learn more about her mother's history, Gorgeous travels with six friends to visit their aunt at a historic country estate. The large, mysterious house reveals hidden secrets and stories from the past. As Gorgeous and her friends explore, they…

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Tremble All You Want

2017 • 117 min

Comedy, Romance

Yoshika has been in love with Ichimiya, whom she considers her soulmate, since middle school. Now a 24-year-old office worker, her intense feelings have kept her from even considering other men, until a colleague asks her on a date.

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Guilty of Romance

2011 • 145 min • Box office $246K

Thriller, Horror, Mystery

A woman is found dead in a rundown apartment in Tokyo's love hotel district. While police investigate, the wife of a romance novelist leads a seemingly routine life devoid of passion. Seeking an escape from this emptiness, she embraces her…

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All About Lily Chou-Chou

2001 • 146 min • Budget $1M • Box office $6M

Drama, Crime

This film follows the difficult adolescence of Yūichi Hasumi and Shūsuke Hoshino, examining the evolving and complicated way they relate to each other. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Yūichi's deep fascination with the ethereal and imaginative music of…

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Like Father, Like Son

2013 • 120 min • Box office $19M

Drama

Ryota Nonomiya is a driven businessman focused on wealth. He discovers that he was unknowingly raised with the wrong child after a hospital mix-up. Faced with this revelation, he is forced to choose between his biological son and the child…

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Cyborg She

2008 • 120 min • Budget $8M • Box office $7M

Action, Comedy, Romance

A solitary college student falls in love with a captivating and intriguing woman. He soon discovers she is a cyborg originating from the future.

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Woman in the Dunes

1964 • 147 min

Drama, Thriller

A vacationing entomologist is held captive in a remote seaside village by its struggling residents, who are fascinated by him. Forced to live under their basic conditions, he develops a close relationship with a local woman whose life revolves around…

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Pale Flower

1964 • 96 min

Crime, Romance

This crime drama centers on a recently released ex-gangster trying to find his place in a shifting world of criminal alliances. His life changes when he meets a spirited young woman drawn into the dangerous world of gambling and shady…

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Rashomon

1950 • 88 min • Budget $250K • Box office $117K

Crime, Drama, Mystery

"Rashomon" blends action and philosophical questions to examine how truth and justice are shaped by individual perspectives. Director Akira Kurosawa uses innovative camera work and flashbacks to reveal conflicting accounts of a murder and its consequences. Four people give their…

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The Hidden Fortress

1958 • 139 min

During a brutal war between feudal Japanese clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, former soldiers from a defeated army, find themselves guided by a mysterious man to a hidden fortress in the mountains.

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Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

2014 • 138 min

Action, Adventure, Drama

Kenshin has found peace living with Kaoru and his friends when he's asked for help by the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, once an assassin like Kenshin, was betrayed and left for dead. He survived and is now in Kyoto, gathering…

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Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends

2014 • 135 min

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Shishio sets out on an ironclad ship with the goal of overthrowing the government. To prevent this, Kenshin trains with his former master to master his ultimate technique.

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From Me to You

2010 • 128 min

Romance, Drama

On the surface, Sawako Kuronuma appears unhappy, but she's actually an optimistic girl who admires the popular and kind Shota Kazehaya. He secretly harbors feelings for her, noticing her good nature. When Sawako befriends Chizuru and Ayane, a new girl…

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Blade of the Immortal

2017 • 140 min • Box office $150K

Action, Fantasy, Adventure

After a legendary battle, samurai Manji is cursed with immortality. Haunted by the murder of his sister, he seeks to regain his soul by fighting evil. He agrees to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were…

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Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

2012 • 134 min • Box office $61M

Adventure, Action, Fantasy

Following the end of the Bakumatsu war in 1868, Kenshin Himura, a former assassin, journeys across Japan wielding his sword reversed. He dedicates himself to protecting the vulnerable, striving to do so without taking lives.

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Love and Honor

2006 • 121 min

Drama, Romance

This film explores the bond between a young blind samurai and his wife. When his honor is challenged, she makes a profound sacrifice to protect him.

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Late Spring

1949 • 108 min

Drama

Noriko, a 27-year-old woman happily living with her father, enjoys a peaceful life free from marital expectations. But her aunt Masa's attempts to help disrupt their close family. Worried Noriko will be alone, Masa convinces her father, Shukichi, to find…

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Antiporno

2017 • 76 min

Drama, Mystery

A young, volatile artist named Kyoko disrupts the lives of those around her when a renowned Japanese film studio tasks a group of respected filmmakers with remaking their classic, artistic erotic films.

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Sansho the Bailiff

1954 • 124 min

Drama

In feudal Japan, a determined mother embarks on a difficult journey to find her exiled father and reunite her family. Years ago, he was banished from his home, and now his whereabouts are unknown. Facing hardships in medieval Japan, she…

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Ju-on: The Grudge

2002 • 92 min • Budget $3M • Box office $3M

Horror

A social worker is assigned to assess a deeply troubled elderly woman whose family has relocated to the scene of a highly publicized murder. Her arrival inadvertently triggers a terrifying chain of events, with the horror seemingly spreading from one…

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Audition

2000 • 115 min • Budget $250K • Box office $359K

Horror, Drama

Seven years after his wife's death, widower Shigeharu asks a colleague for advice on finding a new spouse. They create an opportunity by staging an audition through their film company. While interviewing several women, Shigeharu is drawn to the reserved…

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Early Summer

1951 • 125 min

Drama

This film follows a 28-year-old woman as she grapples with pressure from her friends and family to get married and have children. It explores her journey through love, loneliness, and finding herself. As she's urged towards marriage, she must examine…

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An Autumn Afternoon

1962 • 113 min

Drama

This moving drama centers on Shuhei Hirayama, a widower struggling with the challenges of raising his daughter as she grows older. As his daughter approaches adulthood, Shuhei realizes he shouldn't burden her with his continued needs. He decides to find…

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Bakemono

2019 • 9 min

Setsubun, the day before spring in Japan, is a time-honored tradition of throwing soybeans to bring good luck and ward off evil. But what happens when a young girl has her own ideas about how to celebrate, differing from her…

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Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai

2011 • 128 min • Box office $5M

Drama, History

This is a story about revenge, honor, and shame. It follows a poor samurai who learns what happened to his son-in-law, a wandering warrior. This discovery triggers a dangerous confrontation with the family of a powerful feudal lord.

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The World of Kanako

2014 • 118 min • Box office $6M

Mystery, Crime, Thriller

When Kanako, a model daughter and high-achieving student, vanishes, her mother enlists the help of her ex-husband, a former police officer with a history of violence, to find her. As he investigates, his perfect image of Kanako begins to crumble,…

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One Million Yen Girl

2008 • 121 min

Drama

Newly released from prison, a 21-year-old woman faces judgment from her community and struggles with her family. Determined to escape this life, she sets a goal: to save one million yen, relocate to a new place, and start over again.

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Drive My Car

2021 • 179 min • Budget $1M • Box office $15M

Drama

Two years after the death of his wife, stage actor and director Yusuke Kafuku takes on a directing job for a play in Hiroshima. He's assigned a quiet young woman named Misaki to drive his car. During their journeys, buried…

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Retribution

2007 • 104 min • Box office $394K

Thriller, Horror, Mystery

A detective investigates a series of murders. The killings appear to be the work of a serial killer operating in the same area and using the same method. However, as evidence increasingly points to the detective himself as the prime…

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Tony Takitani

2004 • 77 min

Drama

A withdrawn illustrator develops feelings for a vibrant young woman with a passion for shopping.

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Romance Doll

2020 • 123 min

Sonoko and Tetsuo were meant to be, and married without hesitation. Initially, their life together seems perfect. However, each harbors a secret that threatens to unravel their marriage.

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Strange Circus

2005 • 108 min

Mystery, Horror, Drama

Taeko, an erotic novelist, is crafting a dark tale of a family consumed by incest, murder, and abuse. Her assistant, Yuji, becomes determined to discover the truth behind the story, but the reality he uncovers may be deeply disturbing.

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Seven Samurai

1954 • 207 min • Budget $2M • Box office $105M

Action, Drama

A samurai, struggling financially, accepts a village’s plea for protection. The village is threatened by bandits, so the samurai assembles six companions to train the villagers in self-defense. In return, the villagers supply the soldiers with food.

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Pleasures of the Flesh

1965 • 91 min

Following a murder, businessman Atsushi is forced to safeguard a suitcase full of stolen money. This leads him down a path of impulsive and sensual choices, ultimately filled with remorse.

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The Life of Oharu

1952 • 136 min

Drama

In Edo Period Japan, a noblewoman's life changes when she falls in love with a page. Their romance clashes with the strict social rules of the time. Though deeply in love, their different social statuses create an insurmountable barrier. The…

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Yojimbo

1961 • 110 min

Drama, Thriller

In feudal Japan, a masterless samurai named Sanjuro Kuwabatake arrives in a village where two businessmen, Tazaemon (a silk merchant) and Tokuemon (a sake merchant), are competing for control of the local gambling business. Sanjuro becomes their bodyguard, secretly manipulating…

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Uzumaki

2000 • 90 min • Budget $1M

Mystery, Fantasy, Horror

A quiet Japanese town is gradually consumed by a strange obsession with spirals. The residents find themselves increasingly disturbed and haunted by these repeating shapes.

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Battle Royale

2000 • 113 min • Budget $4M • Box office $30M

Drama, Thriller, Action

In a dystopian future, the Japanese government enacts the controversial "Battle Royale" law. A group of ninth-grade students are selected and compelled to fight to the death by their own classmates.

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Ugetsu

1953 • 96 min

Fantasy, Drama, Mystery

In 16th century Japan, two peasants, Genjuro and Tobei, become involved in war and the pursuit of personal goals. Ignoring warnings, they travel to a nearby village to sell pottery, unknowingly triggering a series of dangerous events that endanger their…

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Shoplifters

2018 • 120 min

Drama, Crime, Thriller

On the edge of Tokyo, a tight-knit but impoverished group scrapes by with petty theft and odd jobs. Their precarious lives are disrupted when Osamu and his son take in a neglected young girl. As the family bonds with her,…

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Let Me Eat Your Pancreas

2017 • 115 min

Drama, Romance

As a girl faces death, she encounters a detached boy who knows her secret. She decides to spend her remaining time completing her wish list with him, a boy who appears indifferent to everything.

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37 Seconds

2019 • 115 min • Budget $125K

Drama

Yuma, a 23-year-old comic book artist with cerebral palsy, has been emotionally sheltered by her mother. As Yuma strives for independence and explores her sexuality, she unexpectedly finds a path toward love and understanding.

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Like Someone in Love

2012 • 109 min • Budget $4M • Box office $562K

Drama

In Tokyo, an elderly man and a young woman cross paths. She is unaware of his past, while he believes he recognizes her. He invites her into his home, and she offers herself to him. But the connection they forge…

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When the Last Sword Is Drawn

2003 • 137 min • Budget $4M • Box office $2M

Action, Drama, History

Samurai Kanichiro Yoshimura struggles to provide for his wife and children with his clan's meager pay. Driven by love for his family, he makes the difficult decision to leave his small town for the city in search of better-paying work.

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Ran

1985 • 160 min • Budget $12M • Box office $23M

Action, Drama, History

Akira Kurosawa's 'Ran' is a sweeping historical epic based on Shakespeare's King Lear, set in 16th-century Japan. The film highlights Kurosawa's masterful storytelling and his profound examination of human weakness, particularly the destructive effects of war. This late-career masterpiece explores…

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Jiro Dreams of Sushi

2011 • 82 min • Box office $2M

Documentary

Master sushi chef Jiro Ono relentlessly pursues perfection in his craft. His eldest son, Yoshikazu, struggles to measure up to his father's renowned legacy.

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The Ballad of Narayama

1983 • 130 min

Drama

In a hidden valley, a village follows a tradition: when residents turn 70, they journey to a mountain peak to die. This custom maintains order within the community. As winter nears, 69-year-old Orin prepares for this departure, but first feels…

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Shin Godzilla

2016 • 120 min • Budget $15M • Box office $78M

Action, Science Fiction, Horror

A colossal, aquatic monster attacks a city, prompting a desperate government response to protect its people. A diverse group of volunteers bypass bureaucratic obstacles to discover the creature's vulnerability and its connection to a powerful nation. As the world faces…

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Reincarnation

2005 • 96 min • Box office $4M

Horror, Mystery

After taking on a role in a horror movie based on a decades-old murder case, a Japanese actress starts experiencing unsettling visions and strange events.

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Su-ki-da

2006 • 104 min

Two young people meet as teenagers, then find their way back to each other as adults. Though they've both evolved significantly, their love for one another endures.

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The Machine Girl

2008 • 96 min

Action, Adventure, Comedy

A young Japanese schoolgirl's life is shattered when her family is murdered by a ruthless Ninja-Yakuza clan. Severely injured, she replaces her lost hand with deadly mechanical prosthetics and embarks on a path of vengeance.

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Sweet Bean

2015 • 113 min • Box office $124K

Drama

The owner of a dorayaki shop hires a 76-year-old woman whose skills draw customers from far and wide. However, she carries a hidden sorrow. The film explores finding happiness in simple moments, and how a delicious treat can bring comfort…

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After the Storm

2016 • 117 min • Box office $272K

Drama

Ryota, a writer who gained recognition with a literary award 15 years ago but remains largely unknown, now works as a private detective. Divorced from his ex-wife Kyoko and father to 11-year-old Shingo, he lives with his mother Yoshiko. One…

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I Am a Hero

2016 • 126 min

Action, Horror, Drama

On his drive home from work, a man witnesses a deadly car crash. The victim appears to be killed instantly. But then, moments later, the deceased rises and walks away, leaving the viewer to question if it was a hallucination…

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Samurai Rebellion

1967 • 121 min

Drama, History, Action

Set in feudal Japan, the mother of a young lord's heir is kidnapped by her husband's powerful and controlling father. This forces the husband into a difficult choice: accept the injustice or risk the anger of those in power who…

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Gantz: Perfect Answer

2011 • 141 min

Action, Mystery, Science Fiction

Drawn to Earth by a mysterious black sphere, Kei and Masaru battle alien invaders. However, Masaru eventually becomes weary of the conflict and chooses to stop fighting.

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Love Letter

1995 • 117 min

Drama, Romance

Grieving the death of her fiancé, Itsuki Fujii, in a mountaineering accident, Hiroko attends his memorial. She learns their shared home has been demolished, but discovers an old address for Itsuki in his high school yearbook. Writing a letter to…

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Departures

2008 • 130 min • Box office $69M

Drama

Daigo, a cellist, loses his job with the orchestra and moves back to his hometown with his wife to save money. He believes he's interviewing for a travel agency position, but instead finds himself applying to be an assistant at…

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Confessions

2010 • 107 min • Box office $45M

Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Following the tragic death of her four-year-old daughter, a middle school teacher is deeply grieving. She becomes increasingly disturbed as she realizes her students are not the children she believed them to be.

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Infection

2004 • 98 min

Horror, Drama

A dark, isolated hospital becomes the site of a dangerous infection, the result of a single doctor's error. Here, death is a constant threat.

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The Sword of Doom

1966 • 122 min

Action, Drama

During the final years of the Japanese Shogunate, Ryunosuke is a highly skilled swordsman who expertly maneuvers the complex political scene. He kills without hesitation, driven by habit rather than morality. This detached existence begins to unravel him, threatening his…

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Dark Water

2002 • 101 min • Budget $4M • Box office $1M

Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Divorcing, a woman and her young daughter relocate to a strange apartment building. Their apartment features a persistent, ominous leak in the ceiling.

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Marebito

2004 • 92 min

Horror

Haunted by his own anxieties, a freelance cameraman becomes obsessed with a local urban legend: stories of strange spirits said to inhabit the Tokyo subway system. He begins investigating the phenomenon.

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Suicide Club

2001 • 99 min • Budget $250K

Drama, Horror, Thriller

Following a mass suicide of high school girls at a subway station, Detective Kuroda investigates a growing wave of similar suicides across the nation. The case proves far more complex than initially anticipated, and he struggles to uncover the truth…

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Godzilla Minus One

2023 • 124 min • Budget $15M • Box office $113M

Science Fiction, Horror, Action

Postwar Japan faces further destruction with the arrival of Godzilla. Abandoned by the military and government, the survivors band together to confront the relentless monster.

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Onibaba

1964 • 105 min

During the war, a mother and daughter-in-law live in a swamp, surviving by killing samurai who wander into their territory and selling their belongings. They are heartbroken by news of their son Kichi's death. Soon after, Kichi’s wife begins an…

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Monster

2023 • 125 min

Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Following an incident at school concerning her son, a worried single mother seeks explanations, leading to growing doubt and emotional distress.

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Lady Snowblood

1973 • 97 min

Action, Crime, Drama

Yuki's life is defined by a thirst for vengeance. Her family was nearly destroyed when she was born, as a brutal criminal group subjected her mother to horrific abuse. After surviving the kidnapping and a prison sentence, her mother spends…

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Maborosi

1995 • 110 min

Drama

A young woman's life is shattered by a sudden tragedy, leaving her lost and alone. The film follows her as she navigates grief and isolation, confronting the sudden and lasting changes life can bring. She struggles to understand her new…

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Tokyo Decadence

1992 • 113 min • Box office $795K

Drama

This film depicts the difficult life of a woman working in Tokyo's sex trade. She faces abuse from clients who take advantage of her situation. Adding to her pain, her lover has left her, forcing her to confront the complexities…

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Pulse

2001 • 119 min • Budget $25M • Box office $318K

Horror, Thriller, Mystery

In sprawling Tokyo, some people drawn to the afterlife find solace in escaping the loneliness and unhappiness of modern life.

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Tokyo Gore Police

2008 • 110 min

Horror, Action, Science Fiction

In a futuristic Tokyo, a young officer in the private police force hunts for the person who murdered her father. Her investigation puts her at odds with a group of mutant rebels called engineers.

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Sanjuro

1962 • 96 min

Drama, Action, Comedy

In Kurosawa's "Sanjuro," Toshiro Mifune is the charismatic antihero Sanjuro, moving through a world filled with lies and schemes. A sequel to "Yojimbo," the film follows Sanjuro as a seasoned samurai who encounters a group of young, idealistic warriors. They…

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Throne of Blood

1957 • 108 min • Box office $13K

Drama, History

Inspired by Shakespeare's "Macbeth," Akira Kurosawa's film updates the story to feudal Japan, set among samurai warriors bound by honor and loyalty. Two samurai, Washizu and Miki, travel to their lord's castle and encounter a supernatural being who reveals their…

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Ju-on: The Grudge 2

2003 • 92 min • Budget $20M • Box office $70M

Horror, Thriller

A reality TV crew filming a paranormal show in the infamous Saeki house experiences unsettling occurrences. Strange events begin to happen at the location.

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Tokyo Idols

2017 • 88 min

Music, Documentary

This film examines Japan's deep connection to girl bands and their music, focusing on a young woman hoping to become a pop star and her devoted fans. It explores the culture's fixation on youthful female attractiveness and the increasing distance…

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Our Little Sister

2015 • 127 min • Box office $346K

Drama

Following their father's passing, three adult sisters take in their teenage half-sister. They invite her to live with them.

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Harmful Insect

2002 • 92 min

Thirteen-year-old Sachiko faces devastating hardship. Her father leaves her and her mother attempts suicide. The teacher Sachiko trusts departs for a new job in northern Japan. Meanwhile, classmates begin to gossip about Sachiko and her teacher. Feeling isolated, Sachiko drops…

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Harakiri

1962 • 135 min

Action, Drama, History

Tsugumo Hanshirō, a retired samurai facing unemployment and isolation, seeks permission from the esteemed House of Iyi to commit ritual suicide (seppuku) and find someone to assist him. A senior counselor doubts Hanshirō’s motives, questioning if his desire for a…

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Goyokin

1969 • 124 min

Drama, Action

In a society bound by tradition, a celebrated samurai warrior is haunted by past failures. Burdened by guilt over a previous tragedy he couldn't stop, he now confronts the possibility of another massacre. Driven by his inner conflict and sense…

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Creepy

2016 • 130 min

Crime, Drama, Horror

Following a near-fatal attack by a disturbed individual, Detective Inspector Takakura leaves the police force to become a criminal psychology lecturer. However, his need to understand criminals doesn't fade, and he readily agrees when a former colleague, Nogami, asks him…

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The Twilight Samurai

2002 • 129 min • Budget $5M • Box office $7M

Drama, Romance

At the close of the 19th century, low-ranking samurai Seibei Iguchi faces hardship as a widower supporting his two daughters and aging mother. His life changes when Tomoe, a childhood friend, returns. Yet, as the feudal system collapses, Seibei is…

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable – Chapter 1

2017 • 119 min • Box office $2M

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Morioh, 1999 – a usually quiet town is now experiencing unusual events. Jōtarō Kūjō, a marine biologist, travels to Morioh to find Jōsuke Higashikata. Though initially strangers, Jōsuke is the son of Jōtarō’s grandfather, Joseph Joestar. Upon meeting, Jōtarō discovers…

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Kuroneko

1968 • 100 min

Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Set during Japan's warring Sengoku period, this story follows a young hero tasked with restoring peace to a land ravaged by civil war. A mother and daughter were brutally murdered by soldiers, and their vengeful spirits, known as Onryō, haunt…

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Nobody Knows

2004 • 141 min

Drama

In a small Tokyo apartment, twelve-year-old Akira is left to care for his younger siblings after their mother departs with no word of return.

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Parasyte: Part 1

2014 • 109 min • Box office $9M

Science Fiction, Horror, Action

A global series of bizarre killings, dubbed the "Mincemeat murders," plagues humanity. High school student Izumi Shinichi harbors a parasitic organism that has taken over his right hand, and he may hold the key to understanding the murders.

7.1

6.8

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After the Rain

2000 • 91 min • Budget $3M

Drama

Heavy rains cause a river to flood, trapping a group of travelers in a remote country inn. As the storm persists, tensions begin to escalate among those confined within.

7.3

7.6

Parasyte: Part 2

2015 • 117 min • Box office $12M

Science Fiction, Horror, Action

A parasitic alien invasion threatens humanity, with the invaders taking the form of humans. One parasite bonds with a teenage boy and persuades it to assist him in fighting the other parasites.

7.1

6.5

17+

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Still Walking

2008 • 114 min • Box office $3M

Drama, Family

A family comes together for a traditional ceremony, the meaning of which is revealed slowly.

7.8

7.9

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The Mourning Forest

2007 • 98 min

Drama

A young woman working at a retirement home takes an elderly resident on a trip to the countryside. Their outing takes an unexpected turn when they become stranded in the forest.

6.8

6.7

100

Portrait of Madame Yuki

1950 • 85 min

A young woman begins working as a servant for a noblewoman and quickly realizes that the woman's life of wealth hides deep unhappiness.

6.7

7.1

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