155 Japanese Films in World Cinema

And Then

1985 • 130 min

Daisuke, a 30-year-old with a passion for music and literature, is expected by his wealthy family to find a stable job and a suitable wife. His family can easily support his lifestyle. However, his carefully planned life is disrupted when…

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Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl

1999 • 108 min

Crime, Comedy, Thriller

Against a stunning mountain backdrop, the film follows Toshiko's escape from her abusive Uncle Sonezaki. She meets Samehada, another person running from dangerous pursuers. Their journey becomes a chaotic, darkly funny adventure where violence is always present. Toshiko and Samehada’s…

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The Cat Returns

2002 • 75 min • Box office $54M

Adventure, Fantasy, Animation

Haru saves a cat from an accident and discovers it's not just any cat – it's the Prince of the Cats.

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The Great Yokai War

2005 • 124 min • Budget $12M • Box office $15M

Comedy, Fantasy, Action

A troubled young boy is unexpectedly "chosen" and drawn into a war between yokai, mythological creatures. He finds companionship with a group of friendly yokai who join him on his journey. He must now fight to protect them and liberate…

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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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The Eel

1997 • 117 min

Drama, Crime

This character-driven story follows a businessman haunted by his past as he serves a prison sentence for killing his wife. After his release, he tries to start over by opening a small barbershop in a peaceful neighborhood. He seeks redemption…

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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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Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

2001 • 115 min

Action, Animation, Science Fiction

In 2071, a terrorist bombing on Mars unleashes a deadly virus, prompting the government to offer a record-breaking reward for the perpetrator's capture. The bounty hunter crew of the spaceship Bebop – Spike, Faye, Jet, and Ed – take on…

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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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Don't Look Up

1996 • 75 min

A film crew, led by their director, experiences a gradual descent into madness as they are relentlessly tormented by the ghost of a deceased actress.

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It's Only Talk

2006 • 128 min

"It's Only Talk," based on an award-winning novel, follows Yuko, a 35-year-old woman who is single, unemployed, and struggles with bipolar disorder. The film opens with Yuko relocating to Kamata Town.

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ICHI

2008 • 120 min

Action, Adventure, Drama

Ichi, a blind entertainer, journeys through the countryside with her guitar and cane, seeking the kind man who raised her. Her beauty, however, draws unwanted attention and trouble. Fortunately, Ichi is also a skilled swordswoman, concealing a deadly blade within…

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Youth of the Beast

1963 • 92 min

Thriller, Crime, Action

A tense crime thriller unfolds in the hidden world of Tokyo's yakuza. The arrival of a mysterious newcomer throws the established power dynamic between two rival gangs into chaos. This enigmatic stranger manipulates events within the city's criminal underworld, sparking…

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The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail

1952 • 59 min

Drama, History, Thriller

Set in medieval Japan, this historical adventure follows Yoshitsune Minamoto and his devoted followers as they flee their enemies. Disguised as monks to evade detection, they rely on a comical but resourceful porter to guide them through dangerous territory. Facing…

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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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Yakuza Graveyard

1976 • 97 min

A police investigator targets yakuza operations. However, when he discovers the police are secretly negotiating with specific yakuza groups, he chooses to align himself with his preferred syndicate.

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Ping Pong

2002 • 114 min

Comedy, Drama

Growing up, the shy Smile was often bullied. One day, the outgoing Peco intervened, scaring the bullies away. Peco then took Smile under his wing, teaching him how to play ping pong. This unlikely friendship blossomed into a lifelong bond…

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Sawako Decides

2010 • 112 min

After five years in Tokyo, working five part-time jobs and dating five different men, Sawako feels stuck. Her life changes when her father falls seriously ill and she must take over his failing factory. Slowly, she begins to take control…

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Odd Obsession

1959 • 107 min

A man in his middle years struggles with his own sexual inadequacy due to the age difference between him and his much younger wife. Feeling emasculated, he decides to introduce his wife to his daughter's romantic partner as a way…

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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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Cromartie High School: The Movie

2005 • 85 min

Kamiyama, a diligent student, finds himself leading a class of unruly teenagers. He attempts to guide the disruptive students towards better behavior, but faces significant opposition.

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The Rickshaw Man

1958 • 103 min

A struggling rickshaw driver unexpectedly assists a young woman and her son following the sudden death of her husband.

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If You Were Young: Rage

1970 • 89 min

If You Were Young: Rage explores a different perspective on post-war Japanese prosperity, centering on the young people excluded from the economic boom. The film follows a group of men struggling to find opportunity, who devise a plan to pool…

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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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The Triple Cross

1992 • 108 min

After a violent robbery, three criminals are betrayed by their newest partner. The situation quickly spirals into escalating violence and high-speed chases as they hunt him down.

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Fish Story

2009 • 112 min

Music, Drama, Comedy

A rock band creates a song called "Fish Story" that is prophesied to save humanity. The song transcends conventional limitations of space and time, connecting individuals and their personal narratives.

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Dear Summer Sister

1972 • 96 min

Fourteen-year-old Sunaoko journeys with her father's new fiancée, Momoko, from Tokyo to Naha, Okinawa, to find her half-brother, whom she's never met. Guided by a former soldier with a fondness for beer, they explore the island's popular sights while uncovering…

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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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Premonition

2004 • 95 min

Horror

Professor Hideki Satomi, pausing at a phone booth to send his research online, discovers a newspaper clipping in the obituary section. It contains a picture of his five-year-old daughter, Nana.

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Ponyo

2008 • 100 min • Budget $34M • Box office $202M

Animation, Fantasy, Family

Young Sosuke, who lives by the sea, rescues a goldfish named Ponyo and finds his life changed forever. Ponyo is a lively and curious creature who dreams of becoming human. While she brings playful chaos to Sosuke's home, her father…

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Visitor Q

2001 • 84 min • Budget $60K

Comedy, Drama, Horror

In a deeply troubled home, a mother struggles with heroin addiction and prostitution, enduring abuse from her son while the father, a former TV reporter, engages in incest with his daughter and films his son's beatings. The arrival of a…

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Eureka

2001 • 218 min

Drama

After a devastating event in the countryside of Japan, a group of survivors struggles to heal and rebuild their lives. Their efforts for recovery are complicated by the presence of a serial killer stalking the area.

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The Blood of Rebirth

2009 • 83 min

Inspired by a 15th-century Japanese legend, Toyoda presents a dreamlike world populated by tattooed laborers who function more as symbols than individual people. Oguri, a traveler, is hired by the local ruler, Daizen, to treat his illness, but he is…

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One Missed Call 3: Final

2006 • 104 min • Box office $6M

Horror, Mystery

Asuka, a shy and easily intimidated student, is constantly tormented by her classmates. During a class trip to Korea, she devises a plan for revenge: to send them a threatening phone message with deadly consequences if they share it or…

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Adrift in Tokyo

2007 • 101 min

Comedy

A rough character proposes a deal to a law student: he'll cover the student's gambling debt if the student agrees to go with him on a journey through Tokyo.

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Kikujiro

1999 • 121 min

Comedy, Drama

"Kikujiro" tells the story of Kikujiro, a boisterous man, and Masao, a young boy searching for his mother. Their journey together is a mix of humor and sadness as they meet all sorts of interesting people and experience unexpected situations.…

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Tokyo Zombie

2005 • 104 min

Comedy, Horror

Two Japanese friends unintentionally kill their boss and dispose of his body in Black Fuji, a mountain and landfill. The chemicals in the landfill react with the corpse and others buried there, causing a zombie outbreak in Tokyo.

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My Neighbor Totoro

1988 • 86 min • Budget $3M • Box office $41M

Fantasy, Animation, Family

Two sisters, Kiki and Chizu, leave their city home and move with their father to be near their mother, who is hospitalized. While adjusting to their new surroundings, they discover a magical secret: ancient Totoros live in the forest. The…

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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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20th Century Boys 3: Redemption

2009 • 156 min

Adventure, Mystery, Science Fiction

The ultimate confrontation arrives, bringing with it a shocking truth. Who is Friend, and how can he be defeated?

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Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody

2006 • 87 min • Box office $1M

Fantasy, Animation, Science Fiction

Strange spirits are suddenly appearing all over Karakura Town. Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki try to handle the situation when they encounter Senna, a mysterious shinigami who eliminates most of the spirits. Senna gives no explanation and refuses to talk,…

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The Hidden Blade

2004 • 132 min

Drama, Romance

In 19th century Japan, a young samurai falls in love with a farm girl and leaves his home to start anew. His new life is challenged when he's ordered to kill a traitor – a man who is also his…

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Outrage

2010 • 109 min • Box office $8M

Action, Crime, Thriller

Betrayed by his own bosses, a hardened yakuza gangster ignites a full-scale war. He systematically eliminates anyone who stands in his path, leaving a trail of bodies in a relentless pursuit of vengeance and power.

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Sympathy for the Underdog

1971 • 93 min

Drama, Action, Crime

A respected yakuza gang is driven from their Yokohama home by a powerful syndicate from Tokyo. Forced to relocate and start over on Okinawa, they seek a fresh beginning. But old rivalries resurface, pulling the exiled gang back into violence.…

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Zombrex: Dead Rising Sun

2010 • 82 min

This film is told from George's point of view, about a disabled boy trying to survive a zombie outbreak in Japan with his older brother Shin. As they face dangerous people and increasing threats, George must use his strength, intelligence,…

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Cure

1997 • 112 min • Budget $20K • Box office $234K

Crime, Thriller, Horror

A seasoned but jaded detective in modern Tokyo investigates a series of brutal murders that have terrified the city. The killings share unsettling similarities, and as the detective investigates, he becomes increasingly consumed by guilt and paranoia. He navigates the…

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Strawberry Shortcakes

2006 • 127 min

This film explores the joys and challenges faced by four female friends living in Tokyo as they navigate relationships and manage the demands of their everyday lives.

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Humanity and Paper Balloons

1937 • 86 min

Drama, History

Set in the crowded slums of Edo-period Japan, the story follows two people facing hardship: a ronin – a samurai without a master – and a former hairdresser who has fallen from grace. The ronin tries to find work with…

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A Gentle Breeze in the Village

2007 • 121 min

Comedy, Drama, Romance

When eighth-grader Hiromi moves from Tokyo to a tiny school with only six students, the kind and sincere Soyo is captivated by his refined lifestyle.

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Parasite Eve

1997 • 120 min

A scientist discovers his deceased wife is actually a collective of mitochondria with a sinister plan: to create a new species designed to eradicate humankind.

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The Man Without a Map

1968 • 118 min

A private detective takes on a case to find a missing man, hired by the man's wife. The detective's search yields no results, and gradually, his own life starts mirroring the missing man's.

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My Darling Is a Foreigner

2010 • 100 min

Based on a true story. A Japanese woman and an American man develop a relationship in Japan. Their connection faces challenges due to cultural differences and language barriers.

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Princess Yang Kwei-fei

1955 • 92 min

Romance, Drama, History

Rinko, a cheerful junior high student, has an extraordinary adventure when she befriends Ruby, a small, enchanting rabbit from Jewel Land. Together, they search for missing Jewel Charms that have appeared in the human world. With their friends, Rinko and…

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Eros + Massacre

1969 • 216 min

Drama, Romance, History

This film tells two interconnected stories about love, activism, and freedom. One follows Sakae Osugi, a key anarchist in 1920s Japan. His relationships with three women illuminate the personal and political aspects of his beliefs. At the same time, two…

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Diary of a Shinjuku Thief

1969 • 96 min

In Tokyo's Shinjuku district, the paths of a young man who frequently steals, a young woman he encounters in a bookstore, and a kabuki actor become intertwined.

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Twenty-Four Eyes

1954 • 156 min

Drama

From 1928 to 1946, this moving film follows the lives of a poor village in rural Japan. The story shows how major historical events and personal challenges deeply affect the villagers. It explores the difficult balance between survival as a…

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Violent Cop

1989 • 103 min

Crime, Thriller

A seasoned detective investigates his colleague's possible involvement in corruption, drugs, and the Yakuza. He finds himself caught in a dangerous world, forced to question his own ethics as he seeks the truth. His pursuit of answers leads him to…

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Kaidan

2007 • 115 min

Japan, 250 years ago. Soetsu, a moneylender, is murdered by the ruthless samurai Shinzaemon and his body thrown into the Kasenega-Fuchi river. Legend says those who drown in the river will never resurface. Twenty years later, Shinichi, Shinzaemon's handsome son,…

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Samurai Resurrection

2003 • 105 min

Shiro Amasuka, the deceased leader of the Shimbara Rebellion, returns from the afterlife seeking revenge on the shogunate for the deaths of his followers. He intends to achieve this by raising an army of undead swordsmen. The only one standing…

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Norwegian Wood

2010 • 133 min • Box office $17M

Drama, Romance

Toru reflects on his 1960s experiences: the suicide of his friend Kizuki, and the resulting closeness he developed with Kizuki’s girlfriend, Naoko, as well as with Midori, a vibrant and outgoing woman.

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Vital

2004 • 86 min

Drama, Thriller, Romance

After an accident, a young man wakes up with amnesia. He becomes captivated by a textbook depicting anatomical drawings and decides to pursue a career in medicine. At medical school, he attracts the attention of a classmate, but fixates on…

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Postman Blues

1997 • 110 min

Crime, Drama, Comedy

Postman Sawaki's ordinary life changes when he delivers mail to his old classmate, Noguchi. Sawaki doesn't know Noguchi is a Yakuza member who recently had his pinky finger cut off during his initiation. As Sawaki gets drawn into Noguchi's world,…

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Zebraman

2004 • 115 min • Box office $3M

Comedy, Action

A struggling schoolteacher unexpectedly finds himself chosen to become the living embodiment of Zebraman, a beloved television superhero from the past.

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Metropolis

2001 • 107 min • Budget $15M • Box office $4M

Animation, Science Fiction

In the futuristic city of Metropolis, amidst growing social unrest, Kenichi and his uncle Shunsaku Ban investigate the origins of Tima, the first robot designed to closely resemble a human being.

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Shinjuku Triad Society

1995 • 100 min

Detective Tatsuhito chases the Chinese warlord Wang from the shadowy depths of Shinjuku's criminal world, all the way to Taiwan.

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Red Lion

1969 • 117 min

Japan, February 1868. With the Tokugawa shogunate weakening and the Emperor Meiji gaining strength, Gonzo, a soldier in the Restoration Army, returns to his hometown of Sawando to declare the end of oppression.

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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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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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Tekkonkinkreet

2006 • 103 min • Budget $4M

Action, Adventure, Animation

Black and White, two orphaned children, fight to survive in the harsh streets of Treasure Town. Their lives are upended when a powerful corporation plans to demolish the town for a new amusement park, forcing them into a desperate struggle…

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Villain

2010 • 139 min

Shimizu Yuichi, a shy and lonely day laborer, seeks connection through phone dating and fleeting encounters with women seeking financial support. His life is upended when he's implicated in the murder of Ishibashi Yoshino, a woman he previously met. After…

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Mushi-Shi: The Movie

2007 • 131 min

Fantasy

Mushi are life beings, existing on a more fundamental level than ordinary creatures. Most people can't even see them, unaware of their presence. However, some individuals can perceive and communicate with Mushi. Ginko is one of these people; he journeys…

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Horus: Prince of the Sun

1968 • 82 min

Adventure, Drama, Animation

In ancient Scandinavia, a young man named Horus embarks on a quest when the Sword of the Sun, a symbol of his people's heritage, is stolen. He must overcome a giant rock creature guarding the path to retrieve it. After…

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Blood and Bones

2004 • 144 min

Drama

In 1923, Kim Shun-Pei, a teenager, relocates from Cheju Island, South Korea, to Osaka, Japan. Over time, he transforms into a cruel, greedy, and violent man, establishing a kamaboko factory – a processed seafood business – in his impoverished Korean-Japanese…

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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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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.

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Kiki's Delivery Service

1989 • 103 min • Budget $6M • Box office $4M

Animation, Family, Fantasy

A young witch begins her training with a year in a new community. While learning to fit in, she finds a way to become independent by using her magic to start an air courier business, delivering packages quickly. The film…

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One Missed Call

2003 • 112 min • Budget $1M • Box office $17M

Horror, Mystery, Fantasy

Strangers begin receiving unsettling voicemail messages – recordings of their future selves reacting to violent deaths. Each message includes the precise date and time of their demise. Driven by desperation, the survivors race to uncover the truth behind these cryptic…

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Ichi the Killer

2001 • 129 min • Budget $1M • Box office $80K

Action, Crime, Horror

Yakuza enforcer Kakihara searches for his missing boss and encounters Ichi, a deeply repressed and dangerously disturbed killer. Ichi possesses a capacity for inflicting pain that intrigues Kakihara, offering a path to the brutal satisfaction he craves.

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The Sea Is Watching

2002 • 119 min

O-Shin, a young woman working in a brothel, helps a samurai escape his enemies one night. Despite warnings from her coworkers, especially Kikuno and the brothel owner, O-Shin falls in love with the samurai.

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Assassination

1964 • 104 min

Drama

"Assassination" explores a turbulent time in Japanese history as the arrival of four foreign warships in Edo Bay sparks civil unrest and threatens the Tokugawa Shogunate. The film follows Hachiro Kiyokawa, a skilled but directionless samurai, as he navigates the…

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Three Outlaw Samurai

1964 • 93 min

Action, Drama

Wandering samurai Shiba becomes involved in a village's struggle against its harsh magistrate after joining peasants who have kidnapped his daughter. He allies with two former guards, Sakura and Kikyo, forming an unlikely group united by a desire for justice…

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Golgo 13: The Professional

1983 • 91 min

Crime, Animation, Action

In a world where staying hidden is essential, Golgo 13, a top-level assassin, is known for instilling fear in those he's hired to eliminate. Highly skilled and relentless, he's unaffected by threats or temptation, leaving behind a trail of deadly…

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X-Cross

2007 • 90 min

Action, Horror

After a painful breakup, Shiyori retreats to the countryside with her close friend Aiko. They find peace in a rural village, but soon uncover a disturbing secret: the village is home to a cult with a horrifying obsession involving female…

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The Sky Crawlers

2008 • 121 min

Animation, Action, Adventure

The Kildren are young people who live forever as teenagers. Aware that each day could be their last, they fight a war – a conflict staged and controlled by adults for their amusement. However, accepting their fate, they make the…

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Into a Dream

2005 • 103 min

Mutsugoro Suzuki, a quiet actor in a small theater company, experiences dreamlike journeys back to his hometown. He's driven by a desire to find the person who gave him an STD.

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20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope

2009 • 140 min

Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery

Fifteen years after the events of "Twentieth Century Boys," Kanna (Airi Taira) reconnects with key figures from the original story. Together, they must confront Friend's growing power and ongoing efforts to destroy humanity, as outlined in the New Book of…

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Hazard

2005 • 103 min

Shin, a Japanese university student, feels his life is dull and without purpose. He discovers a book called "Dangerous Ways to Walk the World," which contains a page detailing hazards in New York City. Hoping to find inspiration and escape…

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Blue Spring

2001 • 83 min • Budget $500K • Box office $1M

Drama

After becoming the leader of his high school gang, Kujo finds himself disillusioned by the constant violence and animosity. He longs to step away from his role, but his position of authority paradoxically leaves him feeling helpless.

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Neo Tokyo

1989 • 50 min

Science Fiction, Animation, Adventure

This three-part film series features a variety of stories for different viewers. The first, "Labyrinth labyrinthos," follows a curious girl and her cat who are mysteriously transported to a strange world full of puzzling obstacles. "Running Man" is an action…

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Saint Seiya: Legend of Crimson Youth

1988 • 75 min

Action, Animation, Fantasy

In this new story, Athena faces the surprise return of her older brother, Phoebus Abel, the God of Corona. Abel reveals his plan to destroy humanity due to their wickedness, a fate that happened long ago. Athena’s allies, Seiya and…

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An Actor's Revenge

1963 • 114 min

Drama

In 17th century Japan, a kabuki actor seeks vengeance for his parents' deaths, which were arranged years ago by three powerful men. Leaving the world of elaborate theater, he enters the dangerous reality of the time. He must carefully unravel…

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9 Souls

2003 • 120 min

Crime, Comedy, Drama

Nine prisoners escape from their overcrowded cell after finding a hole. They set out to find the key to the universe, which another prisoner, known as the Counterfeit King, claimed to have hidden.

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Origin: Spirits of the Past

2006 • 95 min

Animation, Science Fiction, Adventure

Three hundred years in the future, Earth's environment is ruined by humanity's mistakes. People now struggle against sentient forests they inadvertently awakened. The world shifts when a young boy named Agito discovers a glowing blue machine within a restricted sanctuary.

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Kids Return

1996 • 107 min • Budget $125K

Drama, Crime

Shinji and Masaru, longtime classmates known for their schoolyard mischief, leave education behind. Shinji takes up small-time boxing to survive, while Masaru descends into the dangerous world of the yakuza. Both men confront the harsh realities of life and the…

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The Place Promised in Our Early Days

2004 • 90 min • Box office $44K

Animation, Adventure, Drama

After a different outcome to World War II, Japan is split: the North is under Soviet control, and the South is controlled by the United States. A strange, tall tower has appeared within the U.S.-controlled South. Three high school students…

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Gate of Flesh

1964 • 90 min

Drama, Crime

Following World War II, a group of prostitutes in war-torn Tokyo fight to survive. They build fragile connections and try to find stability amidst the city's black markets and slums. Their lives are disrupted by an unpredictable ex-soldier, whose arrival…

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Funky Forest: The First Contact

2005 • 150 min

Comedy, Science Fiction, Fantasy

This film is a series of bizarre, disconnected vignettes centered on Guitar Brother, his libertine older brother, and their overweight Caucasian sibling.

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Kamikaze Girls

2004 • 102 min

Comedy

Momoko lives a seemingly normal life, except for her passion for wearing elaborate Rococo-era lolita dresses. But her ordinary existence is disrupted when Ichiko, a punk girl with a rebellious "Yanki" style, enters the scene, signaling a significant change to…

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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

1983 • 124 min • Box office $2M

Drama, History, War

In 1942 Java, British Major Jack Celliers is captured by the Japanese and sent to a harsh prison camp, where he encounters Captain Yonoi, a strict and uncompromising guard. The story follows the growing tension between these two men, representing…

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