224 Japanese Films Exploring LGBTQ+ Themes

To Each His Own

2017 • 114 min

Takashi Aoyama is overwhelmed by his workload and pushes himself to the point of mental exhaustion. He faints and collapses at a train station. Just as he's about to be struck by a train, he's saved by Yamamoto. Following this…

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Big Bang Love, Juvenile A

2006 • 85 min

Fantasy, Drama

In a distant future, a boy in a boys' juvenile detention center confesses to a murder. The narrative centers on two detectives investigating the crime. The story emphasizes style over plot, featuring intense homosexual tension and graphic violence, alongside distinctive…

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Hong Kong Night Club

1997 • 112 min

Japanese journalists Shibata and Tategami are hiding from the Triads in the Lost City Night Club. Shibata develops feelings for Cora, the club's popular singer, but his disguise as a woman complicates things. Cora is drawn to Tachikami, who is…

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Eighteen

1996 • 60 min

This film is a reimagining of the controversial "Groper Train" series, focusing on a gay protagonist. While riding a crowded Hatten train, a high school boy is sexually assaulted by another man. Afterward, he experiences a confusing awakening, marked by…

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Old Narcissus

2023 • 110 min

Yamazaki, a 74-year-old who once captivated as a handsome gay man, becomes consumed by his fading looks and struggles with aging. He encounters Leo, a young and attractive man, and unexpectedly falls in love. After prioritizing only himself for decades,…

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The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese

2020 • 130 min

Kyoichi is a man who habitually cheats, plagued by indecision. His wife hires a private investigator to uncover his infidelity. However, the investigator develops feelings for Kyoichi's wife and begins to pursue his own desires.

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Girl's Blood

2014 • 118 min

Every night, four young women participate in an illegal underground fighting event called "Girl's Blood," held in a deserted school building in Roppongi. Each girl has a distinct background and personality. Satsuki (Yuria Haga) struggles with gender identity, Chinatsu (Asami…

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Saimon & Tada Takashi

2018 • 84 min

Saimon keeps his emotions hidden as he and Takashi start a road trip hoping to find love, but their journey takes them to an unforeseen destination.

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Lily Festival

2001 • 100 min

Yurisai (Lily Festival) follows a man in his seventies, Mickey Curtis, who moves into an apartment building shared with seven elderly women. The film explores the women's sexual desires as the man attempts to win each of them over. Kazuko…

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Dou kyu sei – Classmates

2016 • 61 min • Box office $1M

Romance, Animation

Rihito Sajo, a top student who aced the entrance exam, and Hikaru Kusakabe, a popular band member, wouldn't normally interact. But they begin talking during rehearsals for the school chorus festival. After practice, they start meeting regularly, with Hikaru helping…

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The Woman Who Keeps a Murderer

2019 • 82 min

Kyoko, scarred by childhood sexual abuse at the hands of her stepfather, now lives with three roommates, including one who develops romantic feelings for her. Dealing with ongoing emotional abuse from her mother and a series of unsettling misunderstandings, Kyoko…

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Funeral Parade of Roses

1969 • 105 min

Drama

In 1960s Tokyo, Gonda’s bar offers refuge to people from diverse LGBTQ+ communities, creating a space for unity and self-expression despite societal disapproval. Gonda’s life is closely tied to Leda, the bar’s madam and his romantic partner. The arrival of…

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Lesson of the Evil

2012 • 129 min • Box office $26M

Thriller, Horror

Seiji Hasumi is a well-liked English teacher at a private high school. However, he harbors a violent, sociopathic nature and devises a drastic plan to address the increasing bullying and misconduct among his students.

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Okoge

1992 • 120 min

In Tokyo, a young woman who identifies as straight finds herself unexpectedly drawn into the world of a gay man and his wife.

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Traces of Sin

2017 • 120 min

Tanaka struggles to support his sister, Mitsuko, who has recently been arrested and is in jail. While investigating a cold case as an investigative reporter – a brutal murder of a family that occurred a year ago and remains unsolved…

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The End of Puberty

2011 • 116 min

In a bustling classroom, biology teacher Madoka quietly delivers his lesson, avoiding eye contact and gently addressing disruptive students. Only Tsubura watches him with a smile. Deeply infatuated with Madoka, she documents his habits in her biology notebook with drawings…

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Takumi-kun Series: Pure

2010 • 79 min

Unlike the other films, Pure centers on the relationship between Misu Arata and Shingyouji Kanemitsu. It begins when Shingyouji takes the entrance exam for Shidou Gakuen and meets Misu, falling in love at first sight. The story then shifts to…

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The World for the Two of Us

2022 • 80 min

Shinya and Yui fall in love. Their relationship faces a challenge: Yui wants to have children, but Shinya, who is transgender, is unable to conceive. The film explores whether their love can overcome this significant difference and build a future…

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Twisted Sex

1971 • 87 min

This film explores depictions of sex in Japan, featuring underground gay culture, cross-dressing, sex reassignment procedures, tattoos, and S&M practices.

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I Thought About You 2: Beasts That Are Too Kind

2002 • 60 min

Time has passed since the first film. Goro is still deeply affected by the loss of his partner, and he numbs his pain with alcohol. He takes on a new case as a private detective: investigating a man suspected of…

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Wonderful World End

2015 • 83 min

Ayumi, a shy 13-year-old, becomes captivated by Shiori's blog. Her admiration deepens unexpectedly when she runs away from home and enters Shiori's world.

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Schoolboy Crush

2007 • 88 min

Kairo Aoi, a handsome young teacher, discovers his new student, Sora Amakami, is the teenage prostitute he previously employed. This revelation plunges him into a disturbing situation. The elite academy becomes a breeding ground for sexual obsession, prostitution, and blackmail,…

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Takumi-kun Series: Rainbow Colored Glass

2009 • 74 min

Takumi and Gii are in a relationship, but Takumi struggles with expressing affection. His discomfort deepens when Gii shows interest in an attractive new student, causing Takumi to become jealous. Is Gii's affection truly unreliable?

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Athlete

2019 • 88 min

Kōhei, a former swimmer going through a divorce, connects with Yūtaka, an aspiring animator, in Tokyo's gay district. A passionate connection develops between them, marked by intense emotional moments.

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What Did You Eat Yesterday?

2021 • 120 min

Drama, Romance

For his birthday, Kenji is thrilled when his boyfriend surprises him with a trip to Kyoto. However, the journey unexpectedly brings up a difficult issue between them.

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Addicted to Love

1999 • 60 min

This heartwarming romantic comedy follows four gay men in Tokyo. Tadashi, a Japanese teenager, is struggling with his feelings for his best friend, Kota, while attending an all-boys school. Meanwhile, Hiroki and Shiji are a young couple navigating life in…

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Miwa: A Japanese Icon

2013 • 65 min

Miwa, born Akihiro Maruyama, was a legendary entertainer and a key figure in gay activism. Early in his career as a singer, Miwa popularized androgyny as a fashion statement, blending masculine and feminine styles to represent a new generation. This…

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Maybe It's Sad

2004 • 60 min

Satoshi Takagi begins his career at his dream advertising agency, full of excitement. He has a girlfriend, but their relationship remains undefined, and she dismisses his attempts to discuss work. Feeling like he's being reduced to a physical presence, Satoshi…

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First Love

2007 • 96 min

This is a story about a teenager navigating adolescence, self-discovery, and a same-sex marriage, all interwoven with humor and affection. At its heart is a young man uncertain about his future.

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Naughty Boys

2001 • 60 min

For Gacchan and Takayuki, a birthday celebration in Shinjuku spirals out of control, forcing them to confront a mistake and navigate the aftermath, putting their relationship to the test.

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Lovers' Kiss

2003 • 114 min

In 12th-century Kamakura, Rikako, a high school student, falls for Tomoaki Fujii. He's known as a womanizer, rumored to have gotten a girl pregnant. However, this doesn't deter Rikako, who also has a casual approach to relationships.

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Takumi-kun Series: The Beauty of Detail

2010 • 81 min

A new school year begins, and Takumi is concerned to find Gii has become distant and cold. Is their friendship truly at risk this time?

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HK: Forbidden Super Hero

2013 • 105 min • Box office $779K

Action, Comedy

Kyosuke Shikijo is the top student in his school's martial arts club, and like his late detective father, he has a strong sense of justice. He also harbors a secret: he enjoys wearing women's underwear and becomes the masked hero…

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Sugar Sweet

2001 • 67 min

Naomi creates lesbian pornography, but her producers want her to reshoot it to be more appealing to a male audience. Simultaneously, she's directing the first lesbian love story for a pseudo-reality dating show, featuring her upbeat Gen-X friend Azusa and…

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The Story of PuPu

1998 • 75 min

Fu and Suzu, two carefree girls, embark on a road trip to visit the tomb of a pig named Pupu. Their journey brings them encounters with Suzu's former lover, a gay couple, and a golf player – situations that frequently…

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Takumi-kun Series: That, Sunny Blue Sky

2011 • 89 min

It's June of their junior year of high school. Takumi needs to return to his hometown for a significant anniversary. He wants to ask Gii to come with him, but logistical issues and past commitments complicate his plans.

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Way of Blue Sky

2005 • 102 min

Masaki is moving to the U.S. With his parents, a development that disappoints the five girls who all have feelings for him. There's Takako, who playfully teases him; Haruna, a friend from childhood; Alisa, who's been attracted to him since…

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Manji

2006 • 80 min

Sonoko, a married woman, encounters the young and beautiful Mitsuko. Intrigued by Mitsuko's charm, Sonoko finds herself drawn to her, and the two women begin a relationship.

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Recently, My Sister Is Unusual

2014 • 117 min

Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

When their parents marry, Mitsuki and Yuya become step-siblings. Mitsuki struggles to adjust to the new family, and Yuya doesn't know how to connect with her. Suddenly, Mitsuki is possessed by the spirit of Hiyori, who is drawn to Yuya…

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Hunters' Sense of Touch

1995 • 65 min

A police detective investigating a brutal series of murders targeting gay men discovers the latest victim is a married executive he had a romantic relationship with in college, ten years prior.

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Sanctuary

2006 • 95 min

In a quiet village, a child vanishes without explanation, prompting his mother to frantically seek answers.

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Takumi-kun Series: And the Spring Breeze Whispers

2007 • 74 min

At the beginning of the school year, a second-year student gets a new roommate – and he's very attractive.

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No Touching at All

2014 • 85 min

Toshiaki, a young gay man, meets his new boss, Yosuke, in the elevator on his first day. He is immediately drawn to Yosuke. However, a past trauma prevents Toshiaki from expressing his feelings openly.

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The City That Never Sleeps: Shinjuku Shark

1993 • 117 min

This film is an adaptation of Arimasa Ohsawa's novel *Shinjuku Shark*.

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Bitter Sweet

2016 • 96 min

Maki, a creative executive who hates vegetables, becomes roommates with Nagisa, a secretly gay vegetarian with exceptional cooking talent. The two are polar opposites and initially clash. However, Maki develops feelings for Nagisa and his cooking. As they learn to…

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His

2020 • 127 min

Shun and Nagisa meet and fall in love during their first year of high school. As Shun finishes university, Nagisa tells him they won't have a future together. Despite Shun’s deep feelings, they part ways. Years later, Shun runs a…

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Coming Home

2020 • 98 min

Frustrated with his boss, Mitsuomi Kozuka leaves his job and returns to his rural hometown after a decade away. There, he encounters Yamato Kumai, the stepson of an elderly man who operates a farm close to Mitsuomi's parents' house.

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Patalliro! The Movie

2019 • 103 min

Patalliro du Malyner VIII is the crown prince of Malynera, a kingdom known for its diamonds. Though considered unattractive and often mischievous, he is a loyal and just prince. Numerous enemies of the throne, including Malynera's Prime Minister, plot his…

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The Stranger by the Shore

2020 • 59 min

Animation, Romance, Drama

Shun is left alone after coming out to his family. He forms a close friendship with Mio just before he moves away. Years later, Mio returns and shares a confession with him. The story explores Shun's reaction to this unexpected…

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Remotely Killed

2020 • 46 min

Six high school classmates connect online during the lockdown following a state of emergency and grapple with the news of a former classmate's suicide. Their conversations take a dark turn as they become entangled in a live-action serial murder.

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Helter Skelter

2012 • 127 min

Drama, Horror

Lilico, a top model who has had numerous cosmetic procedures, starts experiencing disturbing physical effects. Determined to maintain her flawless appearance, Lilico spirals into a nightmarish state, negatively impacting everyone around her.

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Loving You

2007 • 67 min

Hayase is rescued from drowning and becomes intrigued by the reserved Noboru. His curiosity deepens when he encounters Noboru's outgoing twin brother, Ryu, leaving him increasingly perplexed.

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The Cherry Orchard

1990 • 96 min

At an all-girls boarding school, a group of students rehearse for a production of Anton Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard."

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Inside the Mind

1999 • 89 min

Director Hiroyuki Oki blurs the lines between documentary and narrative in this film, which simultaneously tells the story of two men falling in love on a beach and documents the filmmaking process itself. The film features a fictional documentary, "Gay…

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Beneath the Shadow

2019 • 134 min

Konno and Hiasa begin as close colleagues but gradually grow distant. When Hiasa disappears, Konno is forced to confront unspoken truths.

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Boy's Choir

2000 • 129 min

After his father's death, a young boy is placed in an orphanage. He faces bullying due to his stutter and considers running away. However, a striking, androgynous boy named Yasuo persuades him to join the school choir.

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Melody of Our Love

2008 • 71 min

Maki, a young gay music student, is deeply infatuated with his classmate Ruiku. Ruiku is a talented pianist, but she is emotionally reserved and keeps everyone at arm's length. Determined to win Ruiku's affection, Maki resolves to do anything necessary.

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The Whispering of the Gods

2005 • 107 min

Rou returns to the monastery where he grew up. Listening to divine voices on his germanium radio, he repeatedly challenges God and tests the boundaries of religion.

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Killing Curriculum

2015 • 79 min

Students in an elementary school are trapped and compelled to participate in a deadly game called the "Jinroh Game."

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Does the Flower Bloom?

2018 • 88 min

During a business trip, 37-year-old Sakurai encounters 19-year-old art student Yoichi in a peaceful, attractive home, leading to an unforeseen bond between them.

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Waterboys

2001 • 90 min

Comedy

Five teenage outcasts at a Japanese school team up with a new, unconventional swimming coach to compete in synchronized swimming. They face ridicule from the school's athletic crowd as they pursue their unlikely goal.

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Mood Indigo

2013 • 131 min • Budget $16M • Box office $10M

Drama, Fantasy

A woman is afflicted by a rare condition stemming from a flower that has grown inside her lungs.

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Berlin Drifters

2017 • 123 min

In Berlin, Kôichi, a Japanese man isolated and without work or friends, encounters Ryota at a bar that operates as a sex club. Ryota is in Berlin to see a German man he connected with online, harboring hopes of romance…

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Black Lizard

1968 • 86 min

A detective must stop a sophisticated art thief who has abducted a jeweler's daughter. The thief's motive: to obtain a rare and valuable diamond.

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Parade

2010 • 118 min

This film explores the unusual dynamics of five residents – aged 18 to 28 – sharing a 2LDK apartment in suburban Tokyo. They are friends, but not romantically involved. While affection and camaraderie are evident, a sense of underlying distance…

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Shinjuku Midnight Baby

2015 • 141 min

For decades, secret baby auctions have taken place in Shinjuku, Tokyo, exposing the selfishness and greed of those who buy and sell children. The film centers on Minister Machiko and her allies, who advocate for minorities and the disabled. Her…

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Snakes and Earrings

2008 • 123 min

Romance, Thriller, Crime

In a nightclub, reserved Lui encounters Ama, a sensitive but troubled punk. Fascinated by his split tongue, she becomes fixated on body modification and wants the same procedure. When Ama's heavily tattooed friend Shiba pierces her tongue, Lui finds herself…

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Drowning Fish

2001 • 101 min

When powerful corporate executives are blackmailed into public nudity in Shinjuku, authorities enlist a specialized team to find "Oboreru Sakana." This unconventional duo of morally flexible individuals must infiltrate a gay nightclub, blending in while searching for clues. The resulting…

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An Eye for an Eye and a Hole for a Hole

2015 • 63 min

Newly released from prison, Kenji, the young leader of the Kato yakuza, returns home to discover the rival Sawaki clan is encroaching on their territory. The Sawakis have enlisted Ikeyama for an assassination plot against Kenji, unaware that Ikeyama is…

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The Town of Whales

2012 • 70 min

Machi, Tomohiko, and Hotaru are high school classmates. Machi is grieving the loss of her brother, who vanished six years ago. The three of them begin searching for him, following a trail that takes them from Tokyo and then overseas.

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Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy

2021 • 121 min • Box office $1M

Drama, Romance

The film unfolds in three parts, exploring the choices and consequences faced by three women. Each part presents a distinct episode: an unexpected love triangle, a dangerous seduction, and a chance meeting. Together, these stories reveal how their decisions lead…

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White Lily

2016 • 80 min

Drama, Horror

Tokiko, a ceramic artist, and her apprentice Haruka share a relationship. Their connection wasn't initially intended to be romantic; it developed unexpectedly.

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Gymnasium Baby

2008 • 85 min

Jun, the star swimmer on his college team, suffered a defeat against his rival, Naoki, at the summer championships. However, a unique connection has formed between them ever since.

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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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The Shortest Distance Is Round

2019 • 70 min

Haruto, a solitary high school freshman, finds a connection with his new teacher, Aoyama, who shows him kindness and they begin exchanging letters, developing feelings for each other. A shared kiss deepens their relationship, but their happiness is short-lived. Three…

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Ossan's Love: Love or Dead

2019 • 114 min

A year after Haruta and Maki reaffirmed their love, Haruta returns to a warm welcome from his colleagues, including his boss Musashi Kurosawa and new recruit Justice Yamada. Unexpectedly, a project team called "Genius 7" arrives from headquarters, tasking the…

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Love Stage!!

2020 • 84 min

Sena Izumi comes from a family of performers – his parents are actors and his brother is a rockstar – so a career in entertainment seems inevitable. Yet, his only exposure to the spotlight was a childhood commercial. He dreams…

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Sea Opening

2018 • 117 min

Rising stage star Katagiri abruptly leaves his leading role and vanishes without explanation, leaving those around him bewildered. Kiyoshi, a fellow actor who deeply admired Katagiri and was scheduled to perform with him, follows him to Katagiri's home in Okinawa.…

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Ride or Die

2021 • 142 min

Drama, Romance, Thriller

Rei assists the woman she's secretly loved for years in escaping her abusive husband. As they flee together, their feelings for one another intensify.

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Innocent Noir

2013 • 60 min

A skilled assassin who stages his kills as suicides meets a bartender, and the two men begin to envision a peaceful life together in the countryside. But one final assignment stands between them and achieving their shared dream.

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Rusty Empty Can

1979 • 59 min

Matsui's 1979 debut, "Rusty Empty Can," was shot by Sogo Ishii, but stands apart from his other work as a deeply emotional film. It tells the story of a homosexual relationship and achieved significant success at Japanese film festivals, including…

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Midnight Swan

2020 • 124 min

Nagisa is a transgender woman who moved from Hiroshima to Shinjuku, Tokyo. Following an event, she starts sharing a home with Ichika, a middle school student who is neglected by her mother, Saori. Having lived alone, Nagisa unexpectedly begins to…

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Bondage Ecstasy

1989 • 60 min

A young office worker undergoes a bizarre transformation into an insect. In this new form, he infiltrates his adversaries by entering their bodies and taking control, finally indulging in his long-held desires for revenge.

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Looking for an Angel

1999 • 60 min

The sudden death of Takachi, a young adult film actor from a rural Japanese town, allows his two closest friends in Tokyo to explore the emotions he kept hidden. The friends journey back to Takachi's hometown, Kochi, where he had…

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Close-Knit

2017 • 127 min

Drama

A young girl, overlooked by her mother, finds a loving home with her uncle and his transgender girlfriend. They provide her with a supportive and nurturing environment.

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What She Likes

2022 • 122 min

This coming-of-age drama follows Andou Jun, a closeted gay student. He agrees to a relationship with his classmate Miura Sae, who has confessed her feelings for him. Meanwhile, Jun is also involved with Makoto, a fact he keeps hidden from…

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Pure Heart

2010 • 87 min

By chance, Tozaki reconnects with Kurata, a high school crush. They start dating, but Kurata's jealousy creates difficulties.

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Beautiful Mystery

1983 • 60 min

Shinohara, a young bodybuilder, joins a paramilitary sect in northern Japan. His instructor, Takizawa, takes an interest in the new recruit. Following an initial "special" training session, the two develop a deep and affectionate relationship.

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While the Right Hand Is Sleeping

2003 • 208 min

Painter Shin is diagnosed with a terminal illness that causes uncontrollable tremors in his right hand. His wife Kei, a counselor, maintains a detached emotional distance. Their son Kou possesses the ability to read minds, leading him to isolate himself.…

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The Depths

2011 • 121 min

Following a disastrous wedding photoshoot, Bae-hwan encounters Ryu, a male escort implicated in a murder. She proposes a deal: a path to escape his predicament.

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Gonin

1995 • 109 min

Action, Crime, Thriller

Five men team up for a daring heist targeting a large fortune belonging to a powerful yakuza organization. Their carefully planned scheme quickly unravels, drawing them into a dangerous game pursued by relentless and highly skilled assassins. As they struggle…

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Pornographer: Playback

2021 • 106 min

Kijima and Kuzumi navigate the challenges of moving forward in their lives, their paths diverging despite a persistent longing for each other. This is a story of love and life, exploring the dreams and disappointments of a novelist and his…

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The Ultimate Masturbation

2016 • 63 min

A straight graduate student attends a mountain retreat run by a group called "gay masturbation charisma," where participants explore various masturbation techniques. During the retreat, the student is raped by a gay man. This experience leads him to question his…

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The Little House

2014 • 136 min

Romance, Drama

After the passing of Taki, an unmarried woman with no family, Takeshi, a young relative, finds pages of her detailed recollections. These entries reveal her past as a housemaid and nanny for the Hirai family, living in a small house…

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My Beautiful Man: Eternal

2023 • 103 min

With graduation approaching, Hira finds herself grappling with Kiyoi's rising popularity as an actor. Kiyoi, in turn, desires a more balanced partnership. Their relationship faces a critical test: can their love endure?

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Farewell Song

2019 • 116 min

Haru and Reo are a musical duo known as Haru-Reo. They unexpectedly gain popularity with their indie music, but decide to disband despite their success. For their final tour, Haru-Reo embark on one last journey, accompanied by their roadie Shima.

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The Fetist

1998 • 65 min

In Tokyo's Shinjuku district, a skilled but adrift student swordsman encounters a painter determined to capture the perfect image of his ideal woman.

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Me and Daddy

1999 • 65 min

Newly independent, Naoya has no experience with dating or love. His father is a renowned, busy editor. One day, Naoya witnesses his father in the city, where he shares a kiss with someone before disappearing into a hotel. The encounter…

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Where Love Blooms in the Sky

2011 • 62 min

Returning to a coastal town after many years stirs a wave of nostalgia in a man. At the beach, he unexpectedly encounters his former lover. He was just starting out then, before becoming a successful model, and it was this…

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Finding the Adolescence

2014 • 90 min

Takane, an art-loving teenager, is close friends with Mika, who dreams of being a novelist. The two share a deep connection and unspoken feelings for each other. However, their friendship is complicated by the arrival of Namie, a former novelist…

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