108 Classic and Contemporary Japanese Films

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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Death Note: The Last Name

2006 • 140 min • Budget $17M • Box office $47M

Fantasy, Thriller, Mystery

In the second film, Light Yagami encounters Misa Amane, a second Kira, and her Shinigami, Rem. Light teams up with L, Teru Mikami (a Kira follower), and Kiyomi Takada (another Kira follower) to defeat L. But will Light succeed? Or…

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Her Sketchbook

2017 • 106 min

Mami rarely leaves the house after dropping out of middle school. She spends her time escaping into a world of copying manga and illustrations in her room, which is overflowing with books and comics. Her father, Eisuke, is deeply worried…

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Sekigahara

2017 • 150 min

War, History, Drama

Set in 1600, the film chronicles the events leading up to and surrounding the pivotal Battle of Sekigahara, a defining moment in Japanese history. Tokugawa Ieyasu's forces from the East clash with Ishida Mitsunari's army from the West. The narrative…

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Close Range Love

2014 • 118 min

Drama, Romance

A bright high school student develops feelings for her English teacher while receiving individual tutoring from him.

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Tokyo Ghoul

2017 • 119 min • Box office $5M

Action, Drama, Thriller

A Tokyo college student is attacked by a ghoul, a human-like creature that feeds on people. He survives the attack, but is transformed into something part ghoul himself, forcing him to go into hiding.

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Lady Maiko

2014 • 135 min

Haruko, a country girl, dreams of becoming a maiko, a geisha apprentice. She's initially turned away because she lacks connections. However, a linguistics professor becomes fascinated by her distinctive accent and agrees to help her prepare.

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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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Space Battleship Yamato

2010 • 131 min • Budget $12M • Box office $49M

Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

In 2199, five years after an alien invasion has devastated Earth with bombs, humanity survives by retreating underground from the irradiated surface. Former pilot Susumu Kodai discovers a message from the planet Iscandar detailing a device capable of neutralizing the…

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RE:BORN

2016 • 101 min

Action, Crime

Haunted by his history, a retired special forces soldier battles his inner demons. He unleashes a brutal campaign of vengeance against a group of merciless assassins.

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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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Everest: The Summit of the Gods

2016 • 123 min

Makoto Fukamachi, a Japanese cameraman, discovers an antique camera in a Nepal alleyway. This camera may hold the key to resolving the long-standing debate about whether George Mallory actually summited Mount Everest on June 8, 1924. In his quest to…

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14 That Night

2016 • 114 min

In 1987, junior high student Takashi resents his father's constant presence and is bothered by local bullies. He's also drawn to the girl next door, Megumi. When Takashi hears a rumor that porn star Kyoko Yokushimaru is holding an autograph…

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Return of the Vagabond

1960 • 79 min

Shinji Taki, the young rambler, journeys to Sadogashima Island in Niigata, Japan, guitar in hand. He encounters Noriko, a beautiful woman who bears a striking resemblance to actress Ruriko Asaoka, and she is in danger. Shortly after, Shinji faces his…

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The Great Passage

2013 • 133 min

Drama

Majime, an unusual man working in publishing, possesses a remarkable talent with language. He joins a team compiling a new dictionary, *The Great Passage*, and becomes deeply absorbed in the project. However, the team faces numerous challenges.

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Again

2015 • 120 min

Following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, Mie discovers a collection of 28-year-old, unsent New Year’s cards. Determined to understand why they were never mailed, she seeks out Haruhiko Sakacho, her father's former high school baseball teammate. Mie reunites her…

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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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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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Have a Song on Your Lips

2015 • 132 min

Yuri Kashiwagi, a gifted young pianist, returns to her hometown after a period away and takes a position mentoring the middle school choir.

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Cafe Funiculi Funicula

2018 • 116 min

Fantasy, Drama

Kazu is a barista at the cafe "Funiculi Funicula." A persistent rumor claims that a customer who sits in a particular seat there can journey to any time period they wish.

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Say 'I Love You'

2014 • 102 min

Drama, Romance

Mei Tachibana, a high school student, struggles to form friendships or romantic relationships due to a painful childhood experience. After accidentally injuring the school's most popular boy, Yamato Kurosawa, she unexpectedly finds herself the object of his affection. Yamato publicly…

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The Sun

2016 • 129 min

In the early 21st century, a bio-terror attack has drastically reduced the human population, leaving two distinct groups. The Nokusu, survivors of the virus, possess an antibody and are typically young, intelligent, and thrive at night, though they are vulnerable…

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Pink and Gray

2016 • 119 min

The sudden death of popular actor Rengo Shiraki thrusts his less-liked friend, Daiki Kawata, into the public eye. As the two were close, questions arise surrounding Shiraki's death: was it suicide, or something more sinister?

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Double Life

2016 • 126 min

Tama, a graduate student, lives with her boyfriend Takuya. Inspired by lectures on French writer Sophie Calle, she starts observing her neighbor, Ishizaka. Tama uncovers Ishizaka's affair and becomes intensely interested in his secret. This discovery alters her relationships with…

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Kingdom

2019 • 133 min • Box office $50M

Action, Adventure, War

During the warring states period of the Qin Dynasty in ancient China, Shin, a war orphan, harbors a dream of becoming a great general. His life changes with a chance meeting with the young King Eisei, who is determined to…

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Love Live! The School Idol Movie

2015 • 99 min • Box office $22M

Animation, Music, Comedy

Μ's, the reigning champions of the school idol tournament, are planning to disband after their graduating seniors leave. However, they are unexpectedly offered a chance to hold a concert! The nine girls navigate this new and challenging experience together, continuing…

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Masquerade Hotel

2019 • 133 min

Crime, Mystery

In Tokyo, three murders occur, each marked by a number left at the scene, possibly indicating the killer's next target. Detective Kosuke Nitta is assigned to investigate the serial killer. He believes the killer's next victim will be at Hotel…

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Ultraman Orb: Lend Me the Power of Bonds!

2017 • 72 min

Ultraman Orb joins forces with Ultraman X to stop the evil witch Mulnau. She wants to take Earth for her personal collection of jewels, and she enlists the help of Orb's longtime rival, Jugglas Juggler.

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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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Death Note: Light Up the NEW World

2016 • 134 min

Crime, Horror, Science Fiction

Ten years after the conflict between Kira and L, death notes reappear, plunging the world into chaos. Tsukuru is part of a new Death Note task force, joining six other investigators including Matsuda, who worked the original Kira case. Mass…

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Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

2001 • 106 min • Budget $137M • Box office $85M

Adventure, Action, Fantasy

Driven by a mysterious dream, scientist Aki Ross embarks on a quest to gather eight spirits, believing they hold the key to safeguarding Earth. Working with the Deep Eyes Squadron and her mentor, Dr. Sid, Aki must overcome darkness and…

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Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning

2021 • 138 min

Action, Adventure, Drama

Kenshin was once Battosai, a notorious assassin. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Tomoe Yukishiro, a kind-hearted young woman grappling with deep sorrow.

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Chiwawa

2019 • 104 min

Chiwawa is a well-liked girl. Then, her dismembered body is discovered in Tokyo Bay. Her friends come together to honor her memory, but they discover they know nothing about her past, not even her true identity.

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Innocent Curse

2017 • 111 min

In a quiet suburb, a string of strange events unfolds: children vanish, only for a loved one to die three days later. As journalist Shunya investigates, he and his girlfriend Naomi encounter a mysterious figure known as the "child whisperer."

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Bleach

2018 • 108 min • Box office $3M

Action, Fantasy, Adventure

Ichigo Kurosaki is a typical high school student with a hidden ability: he can see ghosts and fleeting images from his mother's mysterious death. His ordinary life is shattered when he encounters Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper.

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Orpheus' Lyre

2013 • 105 min

This story explores the universal experience of grief, with a particular focus on traditional Japanese mourning rituals. The forty-ninth day after death is a pivotal time, marking the soul's transition to the afterlife and the expected resumption of life for…

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The Yuppie Fantasia 3

2017 • 94 min

Leung Foon, now 52, has weathered three major life changes: being awakened to adulthood by Ann, marrying her and becoming subservient to her, and then losing their 8-year-old daughter, who left him alone. These experiences hardened him, fostering a strong…

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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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Mrs. Noisy

2020 • 106 min

Maki Yoshioka, a novelist and mother struggling with writer's block, finds herself increasingly harassed by her neighbor, Miwako Wakata, after a dispute over a futon. Maki decides to write a novel inspired by Miwako, but the resulting story unexpectedly becomes…

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Fortuna's Eye

2019 • 110 min

Shinichiro Kiyama is utterly alone. He discovers he has "Fortuna's Eye," a power that makes people nearing death appear transparent. This ability is a burden. He meets Aoi Kiryu, a bright and optimistic girl who brings him comfort. Shinichiro falls…

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Terra Formars

2016 • 109 min

Action, Horror, Science Fiction

In the 21st century, scientists devised a plan to make Mars habitable for humans by sending cockroaches and mold to cultivate the environment. Centuries later, in 2577, the first manned mission arrives on Mars. The six-person crew's mission ends abruptly…

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Another World

2018 • 119 min

Ko, a man in his late 30s, lives in the countryside with his wife and teenage son. Mitsuhiko, who runs a car dealership in their hometown, also remained there. Their mutual friend Eisuke returns from a lengthy military assignment, and…

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Gintama

2017 • 130 min • Box office $47M

Action, Comedy, Science Fiction

When aliens invade and conquer feudal Tokyo, a young samurai struggles to survive by taking on any job he can find.

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Your Name.

2016 • 106 min • Budget $7M • Box office $405M

Animation, Romance, Drama

Mitsuha and Taki are two teenagers with completely different lives. Then, one night, they inexplicably swap bodies. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki's body, and Taki finds himself in Mitsuha's. This strange body-swapping continues to occur unpredictably, forcing them to navigate…

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Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla

2002 • 88 min • Budget $8M • Box office $16M

Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

During a fateful encounter with a newly emerged Godzilla in Tateyama, JSDF pilot Akane is thrust into action. To combat the threat, the military constructs Kiryu, a cyborg built from the remains of the original monster. However, Kiryu unexpectedly contains…

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Gift of Fire

2021 • 80 min

In the final years of World War II, the Japanese Navy shared the secret of nuclear fission with the physics lab at Kyoto University, hoping it would aid the war effort. The researchers there grapple with the moral implications of…

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In the Wake

2021 • 134 min

A series of disturbing murders grips the city: victims are found tied up and left to die of starvation. Tone, recently released from prison after serving time for a previous offense, becomes a suspect. However, Detective Tomashiro struggles to find…

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Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary

2014 • 93 min • Budget $8M • Box office $17M

Action, Animation, Fantasy

Mitsumasa Kido finds a mysterious baby in the Himalayas and adopts her as his granddaughter. Sixteen years later, Saori Kido is a young woman struggling with strange powers. She is rescued from an assassin by Seiya, and discovers she is…

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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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Tokyo Species

2012 • 70 min

After attempting suicide, high school student Michiko is revived by an alien parasite. She then begins violently killing men and creating more of these creatures. Her friend Rika meets Mayumi, who is told she is host to a benevolent alien.…

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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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Call Me Chihiro

2023 • 131 min

Drama

A woman with a past as a sex worker finds a new life running a bento stand in a quiet coastal town. She offers solace and connection to the isolated people who seek her out.

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The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood

2021 • 100 min

Gaku Hamada is working on a movie with a dog as the star in a studio near Mt. Fuji. However, the production quickly descends into chaos as a large group of experienced actors become entangled in on-set mishaps.

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Dare to Stop Us

2018 • 119 min

Spring 1969. Twenty-one-year-old Megumi Yoshizumi starts working at Wakamatsu Production, a company known for its films aimed at a youthful audience. The director, Koji Wakamatsu, a prominent figure in the "pink film" genre, assembles a group of young, ambitious filmmakers.…

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My Rainy Days

2009 • 119 min • Box office $1M

Drama, Romance

Haunted by her history, 17-year-old Rio tries to fill the void in her life with wealth. Then she meets Kouki, a university professor, and unexpectedly falls in love.

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The 33D Invader

2011 • 82 min

Comedy, Science Fiction

In 2011 Hong Kong, a young woman named Future arrives from 2046 on a mission from the United Nations. She is tasked with becoming pregnant so that her genes can be extracted and used to repopulate a future where 99%…

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Sunny

2018 • 110 min

Fourteen years after a schoolgirl was murdered by a classmate, Akari became known as "Sunny," dubbed "the cutest murderer" by some. Now, two men kidnap Akari and post intimate images and videos of her online while holding her captive. Akari…

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Gatchaman

2013 • 113 min

In 2050, the organization Galactor has taken control of half the planet and threatens humanity's existence. Simultaneously, the International Science Organization discovers strange stones with extraordinary abilities. Legend says only one in eight million people can wield these powers –…

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Chihayafuru: Part I

2016 • 111 min • Box office $12M

Romance, Comedy, Drama

In sixth grade, Chihaya Ayase meets Arata Wataya, a new transfer student from Fukui. Chihaya has been friends with Taichi Mashima since childhood. Arata bonds with Chihaya and Taichi through the card game karuta. Four years later, as high school…

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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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Death Note

2006 • 126 min • Budget $20M • Box office $29M

Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller

Light Yagami discovers a notebook that allows him to kill anyone whose name is written in it. Believing he can build a perfect world by eliminating criminals, he begins a secret campaign of death. The world's top detective, known only…

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Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

2005 • 101 min

Animation, Action, Adventure

Two years after the defeat of Sephiroth, the city of Midgar is in ruins, but its people are working to rebuild. A new threat emerges: a mysterious illness called Geostigma. With no cure available, it causes death, slowly crushing the…

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Princess Jellyfish

2014 • 126 min

Tsukimi, a shy and introverted illustrator with a fascination for jellyfish, is nothing like the princess she imagines herself to be. Her uneventful life with quirky roommates who are deeply devoted to their unusual hobbies is disrupted when she brings…

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Love & Peace

2015 • 117 min

Comedy, Fantasy, Drama

Once, he aspired to be a punk rocker, but now works a dead-end job at a musical instrument parts company. He harbors a secret love for a coworker. One day, he discovers a small turtle on the roof and names…

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Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack

2001 • 105 min • Budget $9M • Box office $20M

Action, Adventure, Horror

After a US submarine is destroyed, the events spark concern for Admiral Tachibana, who thought Godzilla was a thing of the past. His estranged daughter Yuri investigates the legend of guardian monsters. These creatures must emerge to defend Japan from…

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Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: Journey

2018 • 83 min

This collection of three films features stories of journeys from three different countries, each directed by a different filmmaker. "The Sea," by Degena Yun (China), follows a mother and child traveling to the sea from Beijing. "Hekishu," directed by Daishi…

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Attack on Titan

2015 • 98 min • Box office $30M

Horror, Action, Science Fiction

A century ago, colossal beings known as Titans unexpectedly arrived on Earth. This event plunged humanity into crisis, threatening the very survival of civilization. To protect themselves, humans constructed a massive wall. For 100 years, life within the walls was…

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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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GARO: Red Requiem

2010 • 97 min

Garo, the current wielder of the gold wolf armor, is skeptical about women being able to wear mystic armor. However, when a quest brings him into conflict with Priestess Rekka alongside Kouga, he's compelled to accept that women can be…

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TEKKEN: Blood Vengeance

2011 • 100 min

Action, Animation, Science Fiction

In the world of Tekken, Xiaoyu Ling, a skilled martial artist and high school student, is sent by the G Corporation to investigate Shin Kamiya, a mysterious student at an international school in Kyoto. Her investigation is interrupted when Shin…

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Attack on Titan II: End of the World

2015 • 87 min • Box office $15M

Horror, Science Fiction, Action

Eren Yeager journeys to repair a breach in Wall Maria, shattered by Titans. He's ambushed and overwhelmed by the creatures, but Shikishima intervenes. The relentless Titan attacks continue, leaving Eren injured. He desperately tries to shield Armin, but is ultimately…

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Laplace's Witch

2018 • 115 min • Box office $10M

Mystery, Crime, Science Fiction

A forensic scientist is called in by the police to investigate two deaths caused by hydrogen sulfide. He must determine if the deaths were accidental or the result of foul play. However, his investigation takes an unexpected turn when he…

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Planzet

2010 • 53 min

In 2047, an alien lifeform appears and obliterates Earth's major cities. The surviving humans unite to build a device called the Diffusor, which temporarily stops the invaders, later known as the FOS. Now in 2053, a final, desperate counterattack is…

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Wife of a Spy

2020 • 114 min

Drama, War, Thriller

In 1940, Japan is deeply divided about joining World War II. Satoko, whose husband is a fabric merchant, is devoted to him but starts to sense he's involved in something secretive. She gradually becomes involved in a veiled game, carefully…

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It's Boring Here, Pick Me Up

2018 • 97 min

A 27-year-old freelance writer returns to her hometown from Tokyo and reconnects with high school friends Satsuki and Suga. They decide to visit Shiina, a person they all looked up to during their school days. The journey triggers a flood…

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Code Blue: The Movie

2018 • 127 min

A medical team uses helicopters to reach patients needing immediate care. Four young doctors are assigned to this mobile medical unit. They face difficult medical situations, grapple with their own goals, confront the reality of mortality, and mature both as…

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Joker Game

2015 • 108 min

During a fictional World War II, in a major Asian city, Lieutenant Colonel Yuki in Japan proposes the establishment of a spy training school called "D Kikan." Simultaneously, Kato faces execution for disobeying an order. He is then recruited by…

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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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Lupin the 3rd

2014 • 133 min • Budget $10M • Box office $22M

Action, Adventure, Comedy

Interpol Inspector Zenigata launches an international pursuit of the notorious thief Arsène Lupin III. Accompanied by his team, Lupin infiltrates the heavily fortified "Ark of Navarone" to steal the "Crimson Heart of Cleopatra."

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My Teacher

2017 • 113 min

Hibiki Shimada is an ordinary 17-year-old high school student who hasn't experienced love, despite being surrounded by people who claim to understand it. Everything changes when she realizes she's fallen for her attractive and kind 26-year-old teacher, Itō. Determined to…

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Assassination Classroom: Graduation

2016 • 116 min • Box office $31M

Comedy, Action, Science Fiction

A strange creature damages the moon and threatens Earth, demanding to be the homeroom teacher of the third-year class, Class E, at Kunugigaoka High School if the planet is to be spared. With the deadline for the creature’s attack and…

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Sachi & Mayu

2015 • 48 min

Abandoned by her mother at age five, twenty-year-old Sachi grew up in an orphanage. She works the late-night shift at a 24-hour supermarket, finding solace only in drawing. One night, she encounters Mayu, a spirited seventeen-year-old runaway who frequents the…

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Rurouni Kenshin: The Final

2021 • 138 min • Box office $33M

Action, Adventure, History

In 1879, Kenshin and his allies confront their most formidable foe: Enishi Yukishiro, Kenshin's former brother-in-law, and his followers, who are determined to exact revenge.

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Samurai Marathon

2019 • 105 min

Action, Drama

To prepare his samurai warriors for a changing world, feudal lord Itakura Katsuakira organizes a marathon. His headstrong daughter, Yuki, secretly enters the competition.

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Maniac Hero

2016 • 109 min

After losing his job, Nakatsu takes a part-time job at a convenience store. He then teams up with Toshida, who possesses a strange physical talent; Kanari, a high school student skilled at gathering information; and Kusaki, who secretly wields hammers.…

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Before We Vanish

2017 • 129 min

Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller

Narumi and her husband, Shinji, are experiencing marital difficulties when Shinji suddenly disappears. He returns after a few days, but he's changed – now gentle and affectionate. He begins taking daily walks. At the same time, journalist Sakurai reports on…

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The Miracles of the Namiya General Store

2017 • 129 min

Fantasy, Drama, Mystery

In 2012, Atsuya and his two childhood friends commit a wrong act and seek refuge in an abandoned general store. They plan to wait until morning. While spending the night, Atsuya discovers a letter in the mailbox addressed to the…

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Hanagatami

2017 • 169 min

Spring 1941. In the coastal town of Karatsu, sixteen-year-old Toshihiko attends school while his aunt cares for his sick cousin. Surrounded by the sea and local traditions, Toshihiko forms close bonds with other remarkable teenagers as they all grapple with…

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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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Prior Convictions

2022 • 133 min

Kayo is a dedicated probation officer who works closely with ex-convicts. She's assigned to Kudo, a man convicted of murder, and tries to help him reintegrate into society. But Kudo unexpectedly disappears and becomes a person of interest in a…

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Air Doll

2009 • 112 min • Budget $125K

Drama, Fantasy

One day, a life-size inflatable sex doll unexpectedly comes to life. Unbeknownst to her owner, she wanders into town and falls in love with Junichi. She begins dating him and gets a job at the same store where he works.…

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Kokoro

2016 • 95 min

Following her brother Nathan's death, Alice travels from France to Japan, seeking solace in a remote village perched above the cliffs. Before he died, Nathan told her he had found peace there with the help of a man named Daïsuké.…

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Michiteiku

2015 • 89 min

Michiru, a talented track athlete, and Nitta, the intense team captain, develop a close bond as they navigate the challenges of high school and search for purpose. The film also follows two other contrasting girls on the track team who…

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Iron Girl

2012 • 93 min

A legend speaks of an Iron Savior who will deliver the land from suffering. This savior is said to be a woman in armored armor with amnesia, known only as Iron Girl. She battles a ruthless gang called the Crazy…

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Not Quite Dead Yet

2020 • 93 min

When Nanase's father dies from a drug that causes a two-day temporal shutdown, she unexpectedly becomes president of his pharmaceutical company. She races against time to stop her father's rivals from cremating him before the drug's effects wear off and…

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5.9

009-1: The End of the Beginning

2013 • 85 min

Action, Science Fiction, Crime

In a world where the Cold War continues to escalate, escalating conflicts drive rapid advancements in military technology. Cyborg spy Mylene Hoffman, working for the 00 Organization, engages in high-tech espionage against agents from the Eastern bloc.

5.8

4.7

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Midnight Diner 2

2016 • 108 min

At a late-night diner, a woman dealing with grief, an elderly man targeted by scammers, and a delivery driver facing romantic challenges all find themselves sharing a space.

7.4

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This Country’s Sky

2015 • 130 min

Tokyo, 1945. Years of war and relentless bombing have devastated the city, leaving its people impoverished and weary. Nineteen-year-old Satoko and her mother struggle to survive, holding down meager jobs and battling constant hunger. The arrival of a displaced aunt…

5.4

5.7

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GANTZ:O

2016 • 95 min • Box office $2M

Animation, Science Fiction, Action

A teenager is murdered in a subway station, but he is unexpectedly brought back to life by a mysterious computer called Gantz. He is then compelled to fight a massive invasion of aliens in Osaka.

7.3

7.1

18+

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