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    The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer 1961 POSTER

    The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer

    1961

    Japanese

    8.8

    38

    Action

    china

    Drama

    History

    japan

    manchuria

    prisoner of war

    sequel

    War

    world war ii

    Masaki Kobayashi Masaki Kobayashi Director Hideko Takamine Hideko Takamine as Hinanmin no Onna Nobuo Kaneko Nobuo Kaneko as Kirihara Gôchô Fujio Suga Fujio Suga as Nagata Taii Yûsuke Kawazu Yûsuke Kawazu as Terada Nitôhei
    After the Japanese defeat to the Russians, Kaji leads the last remaining men through Manchuria. Intent on returning to his dear wife and his old life, Kaji faces great odds in a variety of different harrowing circumstances as he and his fellow men sneak behind enemy lines.
    Ju-on: The Curse 2 2000 POSTER

    Ju-on: The Curse 2

    2000

    Japanese

    6.0

    9

    64%

    64%

    ghost

    haunted house

    Horror

    japan

    Mystery

    occult

    sequel

    vengeful ghost

    Takashi Shimizu Takashi Shimizu Director Takako Fuji Takako Fuji as Kayako Saeki Hayato Ichihara Hayato Ichihara as Naoki Makoto Ashikawa Makoto Ashikawa as Tatsuya Suzuki Kiriko Shimizu Kiriko Shimizu as Yoshikawa no Tsuma
    On his request, the sensitive sister of a real estate agent visits a house he intends to put up for sale, only to cross paths with its resident curse.
    The World of Kanako 2014 POSTER

    The World of Kanako

    2014

    Japanese

    6.5

    14

    67%

    62%

    Action

    bullying

    Drama

    drug abuse

    ex-cop

    japan

    Mystery

    police corruption

    Thriller

    yakuza

    Tetsuya Nakashima Tetsuya Nakashima Director Ai Hashimoto Ai Hashimoto as Emi Morishita Fumi Nikaidô Fumi Nikaidô as Nami Endo Kanji Furutachi Kanji Furutachi as Policeman Miki Nakatani Miki Nakatani as Rie Azuma
    When Kanako, a model daughter and a brilliant student, disappears, her mother asks her ex-husband, a violent former policeman, to find her. As his investigation progresses, his idealized image of Kanako cracks: the girl hides a dark life that her father can not even imagine.
    Kubi 2023 POSTER

    Kubi

    2023

    Japanese

    6.4

    13

    75%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    Drama

    History

    japan

    jidaigeki

    oda nobunaga

    samurai

    sengoku period

    Thriller

    Takeshi Kitano Takeshi Kitano Director Susumu Terajima Susumu Terajima as Hannya Sahee Hidetoshi Nishijima Hidetoshi Nishijima as Mitsuhide Akechi Ryô Kase Ryô Kase as Nobunaga Oda Kanji Tsuda Kanji Tsuda as Tamezo
    Lord Oda Nobunaga plans to control Japan where rival warlords battle by waging war against several clans. His vassal Araki Murashige stages a rebellion and promptly disappears.
    Hello World 2019 POSTER

    Hello World

    2019

    Japanese

    6.7

    6

    82%

    82%

    Action

    Animation

    anime

    Comedy

    Drama

    Family

    futuristic

    japan

    rehabilitation

    Romance

    Sci-Fi

    time travel

    video game

    Tomohiko Itô Tomohiko Itô Director Takehito Koyasu Takehito Koyasu as Kouji Senko Tôri Matsuzaka Tôri Matsuzaka as Naomi Katagaki Minami Hamabe Minami Hamabe as Ruri Ichigyou Takeo Otsuka Takeo Otsuka as Schoolboy
    A shy high schooler in Kyoto meets a man claiming to be his future self, who tells him he’s hacked into the past to save their first love.
    The Cove 2009 POSTER

    The Cove

    2009

    English

    31

    95%

    94%

    Action

    Biography

    Crime

    Documentary

    dolphin

    dying and death

    History

    japan

    nationalism

    News

    ocean

    suffering

    Louie Psihoyos Louie Psihoyos Director Hayden Panettiere Hayden Panettiere as Herself: Whateman Foundation / Save the Whales Isabel Lucas Isabel Lucas as Herself: Whateman Foundation / Save the Whales Paul Watson Paul Watson as Himself C. Scott Baker C. Scott Baker as Himself
    The Cove tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of individuals, films makers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate the hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The shocking discoveries were only the tip of the iceberg.
    Bullet Train 2022 POSTER

    Bullet Train

    2022

    English

    7.3

    349

    52%

    76%

    Action

    assassin

    based on novel or book

    briefcase

    Comedy

    japan

    mission

    Thriller

    train

    David Leitch David Leitch Director Brad Pitt Brad Pitt as Ladybug Brian Tyree Henry Brian Tyree Henry as Lemon Sandra Bullock Sandra Bullock as Maria Joey King Joey King as Prince
    Unlucky assassin Ladybug is determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug's latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe—all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives—on the world's fastest train.
    The Challenge 1982 POSTER

    The Challenge

    1982

    English

    6.2

    14

    53%

    68%

    Action

    aikido

    Drama

    japan

    samurai

    sword fight

    John Frankenheimer John Frankenheimer Director Yoshio Inaba Yoshio Inaba as Instructor Scott Glenn Scott Glenn as Rick Murphy Toshirô Mifune Toshirô Mifune as Toru Yoshida Sab Shimono Sab Shimono as Toshio Yoshida
    Rick, a down-and-out American boxer, is hired to transport a sword to Japan, unaware that the whole thing is a set up in a bitter blood-feud between two brothers, one who follows the traditional path of the samurai and the other a businessman. At the behest of the businessman, Rick undertakes samurai training from the other brother, but joins his cause. He also becomes romantically involved with the samurai's daughter.
    Ju-on: The Grudge 2002 POSTER

    Ju-on: The Grudge

    2002

    Japanese

    6.7

    35

    80%

    63%

    Action

    dying and death

    Horror

    japan

    panic

    primal fear

    restart

    supernatural

    Takashi Shimizu Takashi Shimizu Director Misaki Itô Misaki Itô as Hitomi Tokunaga Kanji Tsuda Kanji Tsuda as Katsuya Tokunaga Takako Fuji Takako Fuji as Kayako Yoshiyuki Morishita Yoshiyuki Morishita as Keibiin
    When a social worker is sent to check on a traumatized elderly woman whose family have moved in at the site of a notorious murder case, she unwittingly unleashes a cycle of terror that transmits via its victims.
    Godzilla vs. Megaguirus 2000 POSTER

    Godzilla vs. Megaguirus

    2000

    Japanese

    6.0

    10

    60%

    47%

    Action

    battle

    black hole

    fighting

    giant monster

    Horror

    japan

    monster

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    Ishirô Honda Ishirô Honda Director Kôichi Yamadera Kôichi Yamadera as Kid's TV Host Minoru Watanabe Minoru Watanabe as Megagirasu Masatô Ibu Masatô Ibu as Motohiko Sugiura Yûsaku Yara Yûsaku Yara as Narrator
    In an alternate timeline the original Godzilla is never defeated and repeatedly reemerges to feed on Japan's energy sources. A new inter-dimensional weapon called the Dimension Tide is created with the intent of eliminating Godzilla. However, the new weapon might also serve as a gateway to something far more sinister.
    Sonatine 1993 POSTER

    Sonatine

    1993

    Japanese

    7.4

    32

    93%

    89%

    Action

    beach

    bullet wound

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    japan

    knife

    okinawa

    Romance

    Thriller

    yakuza

    Takeshi Kitano Takeshi Kitano Director Susumu Terajima Susumu Terajima as Ken Yoshiyuki Morishita Yoshiyuki Morishita as Maeda Kanji Tsuda Kanji Tsuda as Tsuda Tetsu Watanabe Tetsu Watanabe as Uechi
    Murakawa, an aging Tokyo yakuza tiring of gangster life, is sent by his boss to Okinawa along with a few of his henchmen to help end a gang war, supposedly as mediators between two warring clans. He finds that the dispute between the clans is insignificant and whilst wondering why he was sent to Okinawa at all, his group is attacked in an ambush. The survivors flee and make a decision to lay low at the beach while they await further instructions.
    Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior 1980 POSTER

    Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior

    1980

    Japanese

    7.9

    55

    89%

    92%

    Action

    army

    battle

    Drama

    emperor

    History

    japan

    samurai

    War

    warlord

    Akira Kurosawa Akira Kurosawa Director Yû Shimaka Yû Shimaka as Jingoro Hara Tsutomu Yamazaki Tsutomu Yamazaki as Nobukado Takeda Kaori Momoi Kaori Momoi as Otsuyanokata Mitsuko Baishô Mitsuko Baishô as Oyunokata
    Akira Kurosawa's lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. When Shingen dies, his generals reluctantly agree to have the impostor take over as the powerful ruler. He soon begins to appreciate life as Shingen, but his commitment to the role is tested when he must lead his troops into battle against the forces of a rival warlord.
    Japan's Longest Day 1967 POSTER

    Japan's Longest Day

    1967

    Japanese

    7.7

    6

    79%

    79%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    based on true story

    Drama

    History

    japan

    japanese army

    pacific war

    War

    world war ii

    Kihachi Okamoto Kihachi Okamoto Director Kenjirô Ishiyama Kenjirô Ishiyama as General Shizuichi Tanaka - C-in-C Eastern District Army Tadao Nakamaru Tadao Nakamaru as Lt. Colonel Jiro Shiizaki - Military Affairs Section Tatsuyoshi Ehara Tatsuyoshi Ehara as Nobumasa Kawamoto - Private Secretary to Shimomura Toshirô Mifune Toshirô Mifune as War Minister General Korechika Anami
    Following the detonation of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese military and the government clash over the demand from the Allies for unconditional surrender. Minister of the Army Anami leads the military officers who propose to fight on, even to the death of every Japanese citizen. Emperor Hirohito, however, joins with his ministers in asking the unthinkable, the peaceful surrender of Japan. When the military plots a coup to overthrow the Emperor's civilian government, Anami must face the choice between his desires and loyalty to his Emperor.
    Inu-Oh 2021 POSTER

    Inu-Oh

    2021

    Japanese

    7.1

    11

    91%

    88%

    Action

    Animation

    anime

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    Fantasy

    historical

    History

    Horror

    japan

    Music

    musical

    Musical

    period drama

    Masaaki Yuasa Masaaki Yuasa Director Tasuku Emoto Tasuku Emoto as Ashikaga Yoshimitsu Kenjirô Tsuda Kenjirô Tsuda as Inu-ô no chichi Keone Young Keone Young as Teichii Yutaka Matsushige Yutaka Matsushige as Tomona no chichi
    A cursed dancer and a blind musician — both ostracized by society — become business partners and inseparable friends as their larger-than-life concerts propel them to stardom in 14th century Japan.
    The Wolverine 2013 POSTER

    The Wolverine

    2013

    English

    6.7

    319

    71%

    69%

    Action

    Adventure

    Fantasy

    japan

    mutant

    samurai

    Sci-Fi

    superhero

    Thriller

    world war i

    x-men

    James Mangold James Mangold Director Famke Janssen Famke Janssen as Jean Grey Hugh Jackman Hugh Jackman as Logan Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Magneto Hiroyuki Sanada Hiroyuki Sanada as Shingen
    Wolverine faces his ultimate nemesis - and tests of his physical, emotional, and mortal limits - in a life-changing voyage to modern-day Japan.
    Dolls 2002 POSTER

    Dolls

    2002

    Japanese

    7.5

    19

    72%

    88%

    Action

    broken engagement

    Drama

    japan

    new love

    pop star

    regret

    Romance

    suicide attempt

    Takeshi Kitano Takeshi Kitano Director Kyoko Fukada Kyoko Fukada as Haruna Yamaguchi, the Pop Star Hidetoshi Nishijima Hidetoshi Nishijima as Matsumoto Hôchû Ôtsuka Hôchû Ôtsuka as Matsumoto's Friend Kanji Tsuda Kanji Tsuda as Young Hiro
    Dolls takes puppeteering as its overriding motif, which relates thematically to the action provided by the live characters. Chief among those tales is the story of Matsumoto and Sawako, a young couple whose relationship is about to be broken apart by the former's parents, who have insisted their son take part in an arranged marriage to his boss' daughter.
    A Story from Chikamatsu 1954 POSTER

    A Story from Chikamatsu

    1954

    Japanese

    8.0

    16

    attempted suicide

    Drama

    escape

    History

    japan

    love

    lover

    Romance

    suicide attempt

    Thriller

    Kenji Mizoguchi Kenji Mizoguchi Director Shinobu Araki Shinobu Araki as Ichirô Sugai Ichirô Sugai as Gembei Eitarô Shindô Eitarô Shindô as Ishun Kôichi Katsuragi Kôichi Katsuragi as Priest
    When the wife of a 17th century Kyoto scroll-maker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves falling for one another.
    Drunken Angel 1948 POSTER

    Drunken Angel

    1948

    Japanese

    7.6

    21

    94%

    89%

    Action

    alcoholic

    Crime

    doctor

    Drama

    gangster

    japan

    Romance

    Thriller

    tuberculosis

    yakuza

    Akira Kurosawa Akira Kurosawa Director Toshirô Mifune Toshirô Mifune as Matsunaga Reizaburô Yamamoto Reizaburô Yamamoto as Okada Eitarô Shindô Eitarô Shindô as Takahama Senkichi Ômura Senkichi Ômura as Yakuza Follower
    In postwar Tokyo, a blunt, alcohol-soaked doctor diagnoses a swaggering young yakuza with tuberculosis, forging an uneasy bond that’s tested when the gangster’s ruthless former boss returns and drags him back toward the swampy underworld he can’t escape.
    The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity 1959 POSTER

    The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity

    1959

    Japanese

    8.5

    38

    Action

    conscientious objector

    Drama

    History

    japan

    pacific war

    recruit

    sequel

    War

    world war ii

    Masaki Kobayashi Masaki Kobayashi Director Kenjirô Uemura Kenjirô Uemura as Bannai Jôtôhei Takashi Ebata Takashi Ebata as Kanamori - Nitôhei Yûsuke Kawazu Yûsuke Kawazu as Terada Nitôhei Kaneko Iwasaki Kaneko Iwasaki as Tokunaga Kangofu
    Kaji is sent to the Japanese army labeled Red and is mistreated by the vets. Along his assignment, Kaji witnesses cruelties in the army and revolts against the abusive treatment against the recruit Obara. He also sees his friend Shinjô Ittôhei defecting to the Russian border, and he ends in the front to fight a lost battle against the Russian tanks division.
    Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack 2001 POSTER

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

    2001

    Japanese

    7.0

    17

    65%

    79%

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    Fantasy

    giant monster

    gojira

    Horror

    japan

    monster

    revenge

    Sci-Fi

    submarine

    Thriller

    Shûsuke Kaneko Shûsuke Kaneko Director Takashi Tsukamoto Takashi Tsukamoto as College Student Ryô Kase Ryô Kase as Fisher Shirô Sano Shirô Sano as Haruki Kadokura Kôichi Yamadera Kôichi Yamadera as TV studio producer
    Godzilla has become a distant memory for Japan when the destruction of a US submarine raises alarms for Admiral Tachibana. His estranged daughter Yuri investigates the legend of the guardian monsters, who must rise to protect Japan against the vengeful spirits within Godzilla that seek to destroy both the nation and its people for the suffering they inflicted in the Pacific conflict.
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