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1. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
R | 111 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
After awakening from a four-year coma, a former assassin wreaks vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her.
Director: Quentin Tarantino | Stars: Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen
Votes: 1,194,956 | Gross: $70.10M
2. Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
R | 137 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
The Bride continues her quest of vengeance against her former boss and lover Bill, the reclusive bouncer Budd, and the treacherous, one-eyed Elle.
Director: Quentin Tarantino | Stars: Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah
Votes: 806,235 | Gross: $66.21M
3. Whisper of the Heart (1995)
G | 111 min | Animation, Drama, Family
A love story between a girl who loves reading books, and a boy who has previously checked out all of the library books she chooses.
Director: Yoshifumi Kondô | Stars: Yoko Honna, Issei Takahashi, Takashi Tachibana, Shigeru Muroi
Votes: 72,714
4. Only Yesterday (1991)
PG | 119 min | Animation, Drama, Romance
A twenty-seven-year-old office worker travels to the countryside while reminiscing about her childhood in Tokyo.
Director: Isao Takahata | Stars: Miki Imai, Toshirô Yanagiba, Yoko Honna, Mayumi Izuka
Votes: 37,279 | Gross: $0.45M
5. Shin Godzilla (2016)
Not Rated | 120 min | Action, Drama, Horror
Japan is plunged into chaos upon the appearance of a giant monster.
Directors: Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi | Stars: Hiroki Hasegawa, Yutaka Takenouchi, Satomi Ishihara, Ren Ôsugi
Votes: 36,493 | Gross: $1.92M
6. Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2006)
Not Rated | 247 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
The Bride must kill her ex-boss and lover Bill who betrayed her at her wedding rehearsal, shot her in the head and took away her unborn daughter. But first, she must make the other four members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad suffer.
Director: Quentin Tarantino | Stars: Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Michael Madsen
Votes: 16,564
7. All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001)
Unrated | 146 min | Crime, Drama, Music
The problematic lives of teenager students for whom the singer Lily Chou-Chou's dreamy music is the only way to escape an alienating, violent and insensitive society.
Director: Shunji Iwai | Stars: Hayato Ichihara, Shûgo Oshinari, Ayumi Ito, Takao Osawa
Votes: 11,199 | Gross: $0.02M
8. Rurôni Kenshin: Sai shûshô - The Beginning (2021)
TV-MA | 137 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Before becoming a protector, Kenshin is a fearsome assassin known as Battosai, but his story changes when he meets the gentle Tomoe Yukishiro.
Director: Keishi Otomo | Stars: Takeru Satoh, Kasumi Arimura, Yôsuke Eguchi, Kazuki Kitamura
Votes: 10,806
9. The Taste of Tea (2004)
143 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A spell of time of a rural family's slightly surreal life.
Director: Katsuhito Ishii | Stars: Maya Banno, Takahiro Satô, Tadanobu Asano, Satomi Tezuka
Votes: 7,199
10. Swing Girls (2004)
105 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A tale of delinquent and lazy school girls. In their efforts to cut remedial summer math class, they end up vitiating and replacing the schools brass band.
Director: Shinobu Yaguchi | Stars: Juri Ueno, Yûta Hiraoka, Shihori Kanjiya, Yuika Motokariya
Votes: 4,684
11. Crying Out Love in the Center of the World (2004)
138 min | Drama, Romance
While searching for his fiancee Ritsuko, Sakutarou rediscovers through flashbacks the void deep within him caused by the events from his high school days.
Director: Isao Yukisada | Stars: Takao Osawa, Kô Shibasaki, Masami Nagasawa, Mirai Moriyama
Votes: 3,896
12. Shin Ultraman (2022)
118 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
As the threat of giant unidentified lifeforms known as "S-Class Species" worsens in Japan, a silver giant appears from beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Directors: Shinji Higuchi, Ikki Todoroki | Stars: Takumi Saitô, Masami Nagasawa, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Daiki Arioka
Votes: 3,731
13. Wife of a Spy (2020 TV Movie)
115 min | Drama, History, War
A Japanese merchant who leaves his wife behind in order to travel to Manchuria, where he witnesses an act of barbarism. His subsequent actions cause misunderstanding, jealousy and legal problems for his wife.
Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa | Stars: Yû Aoi, Issei Takahashi, Masahiro Higashide, Ryôta Bandô
Votes: 3,114
14. Detoroito Metaru Shiti (2008)
104 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A nerd who dreams of becoming a sappy pop star ends up leading a death metal group.
Director: Toshio Lee | Stars: Ken'ichi Matsuyama, Yoshihiko Hosoda, Ryûji Akiyama, Rosa Katô
Votes: 2,676
15. Meatball Machine (2005)
Not Rated | 90 min | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
Full-throttle splatter-ific Japanese cyberpunk science fiction/horror at its most aggressive, this mind-blower about alien parasites that turn their human hosts into slave "Necroborgs" will leave you dizzy and drained - in a good way.
Directors: Yûdai Yamaguchi, Jun'ichi Yamamoto | Stars: Issei Takahashi, Aoba Kawai, Kenichi Kawasaki, Shôichirô Masumoto
Votes: 2,281
16. Quartet (2017)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Maki, Suzume, Iemori, and Beppu accidentally met in a karaoke one day while bringing instruments. They then decided to form a musical quartet and live together in Karuizawa during the winter.
Stars: Takako Matsu, Hikari Mitsushima, Issei Takahashi, Ryûhei Matsuda
Votes: 1,639
17. Ikebukuro West Gate Park (2000– )
TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Makoto who lives in Ikebukuro West Gate Park, an area known for juvenile delinquency and gangs, tries to solve the mystery of the death of a friend, he finds himself very indisposed in many mysteries and problems.
Stars: Tomoya Nagase, Ai Katô, Yôsuke Kubozuka, Ryûta Satô
Votes: 1,124
18. Hero (2001– )
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Kohei Kuryu is a former juvenile delinquent. After passing the law board exams, Kuryu becomes a prosecutor who possesses quick instincts and a kind of cleverness that only someone raised on the streets could have.
Stars: Takuya Kimura, Takashi Ukaji, Shingo Ippongi, Aki Hayakawa
Votes: 1,081
19. The Lies She Loved (2017)
117 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
Yukari has lived with her caring, medical researcher boyfriend Kippei for five years. One day, she is waiting for Kippei to come home when a police officer suddenly pays her a visit and ... See full summary »
Director: Kazuhito Nakae | Stars: Masami Nagasawa, Issei Takahashi, Daigo Naito, Rina Kawaei
Votes: 970
20. Moominvalley (2019– )
22 min | Animation, Drama, Family
A 2019 adaptation of Tove Jansson's loved body of work around the Moomin family.
Stars: Matt Berry, Rosamund Pike, Bel Powley, Warwick Davis
Votes: 963
21. Love My Life (2006)
96 min | Drama
Ichiko and Eri are two Japanese university students who are in a lesbian relationship. Ichiko comes out to her father who tells her he is also gay and her mother was a lesbian. Her best ... See full summary »
Director: Kôji Kawano | Stars: Rei Yoshii, Asami Imajuku, Naomi Akimoto, Miyoko Asada
Votes: 916
22. Romance Doll (2020)
123 min | Drama, Romance
It was a pre-destined love and marriage for Sonoko and Tetsuo. They tied the knot and became husband and wife no questions asked. All is well then. Well, perhaps not. Each holds a secret ... See full summary »
Director: Yuki Tanada | Stars: Yû Aoi, Issei Takahashi, Kenta Hamano, Kitarô
Votes: 882
23. Heaven and Hell: Soul Exchange (2021)
Crime
Ayako Mochizuki investigates a murder case. From the evidence she collects, she targets Haruto Hidaka as the murder suspect.
Stars: Haruka Ayase, Kazuki Kitamura, Issei Takahashi, Tasuku Emoto
Votes: 696
24. Mario Party 3 (2000 Video Game)
E | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
A rare and powerful star whose owner will become the greatest superstar in the universe crashes on earth, resulting in a game of Mario Party to decide who would own it.
Director: Kenji Kikuchi | Stars: Charles Martinet, Jen Taylor, Brian Cummings, Eriko Ibe
Votes: 590
25. Nagi's Long Vacation (2019– )
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Nagi seems to have it all: a good job, a boyfriend, friends at work. Unfortunately, she overhears her coworkers and boyfriend dissing her, so she stays home from work, and no one comes to ... See full summary »
Stars: Haru Kuroki, Tomoya Nakamura, Yoshiko Mita, Tamaki Shiratori
Votes: 519
26. Love Collage (2003)
Not Rated | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
(Japanese with English subtitles) Down-on-his-luck photographer Makoto (Ryuhei Matsuda) receives a letter from his old girlfriend, who, according to a friend, died a year ago in NYC. Eager ... See full summary »
Director: Yukihiko Tsutsumi | Stars: Ryôko Hirosue, Ryûhei Matsuda, Eiko Koike, Adeyto
Votes: 518
27. Nobunaga Concerto (II) (2014– )
54 min | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
After time-travelling to Japan's Sengoku Era and taking the identity of Oda Nobunaga, Saboru must fulfill Oda's destiny in unifying Japan. How will Saboru, a teenager from current-day Japan, fare in his duty?
Stars: Shun Oguri, Kô Shibasaki, Osamu Mukai, Takayuki Yamada
Votes: 514
28. Boku no yabai tsuma (2016)
54 min | Thriller
Mochizuki Kohei married Maria, the beautiful and talented daughter of a wealthy family. He quit his job at a medium-sized advertising agency to run a cafe and appears to have everything ... See full summary »
Stars: Hideaki Itô, Yoshino Kimura, Saki Aibu, Ryûta Satô
Votes: 478
29. Dinosaur Squadron Zyuranger (1992–1993)
TV-PG | 25 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger is a Japanese tokusatsu television series and the sixteenth installment in the long-running Super Sentai franchise of superhero programs.
Stars: Yuuta Mochizuki, Seiju Umon, Hideki Fujiwara, Takumi Hashimoto
Votes: 384
30. March Comes in Like a Lion (2017)
138 min | Drama, Sport
17-year-old Kiriyama Rei is a promising professional shogi player. His family died in an accident when he was young, and he was adopted by his father's friend Koda, a professional shogi ... See full summary »
Director: Keishi Otomo | Stars: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Kasumi Arimura, Kaya Kiyohara, Kana Kurashina
Votes: 381
31. Woman (2013– )
54 min | Drama
A determined single woman raising two children despite her struggles in life with her health.
Stars: Hikari Mitsushima, Shun Oguri, Rai Takahashi, Rio Suzuki
Votes: 346
32. Recall (2018)
120 min | Drama
Tokuro Akamatsu (Tomoya Nagase) runs a transport company. One day, a truck owned by Tokuro Akamatsu is involved in an accident. A tire came off the truck and killed a pedestrian - a mother ... See full summary »
Director: Katsuhide Motoki | Stars: Tomoya Nagase, Dean Fujioka, Issei Takahashi, Kyôko Fukada
Votes: 337
33. Tamiô (2015– )
54 min | Comedy
One day, the current prime minister of Japan, Muto Taizan, and his useless son, Sho, suddenly discover that they have switched bodies. With no known cause or solution at hand, Sho ... See full summary »
Stars: Ken'ichi Endô, Masaki Suda, Yuika Motokariya, Kang Ji-young
Votes: 320
34. Mario Kart Tour (2019 Video Game)
E | Action, Family, Sport
Mario and friends go global in this Mario Kart installment for mobile phone, as they race around courses inspired by real-world cities in addition to classic Mario Kart courses.
Directors: Shinya Fujiwara, Yugo Hayashi, Kosuke Yabuki | Stars: Toru Asakawa, Nate Bihldorff, David Cooke, Dan Falcone
Votes: 296
35. Samurai Shifters (2019)
120 min | Comedy, History
The noble Katagiri Harunosuke is both a warrior and a scholar. He is a samurai in the employment of his lord or Daimyo and also a bookworm. His newest and somewhat surprising task is to ... See full summary »
Director: Isshin Inudô | Stars: Gaku Hamada, Gen Hoshino, Yutaka Matsushige, Masahiko Nishimura
Votes: 292
36. Love That Makes You Cry (2016– )
54 min | Romance
Six young men and women who move from the countryside to the big city of Tokyo, each with their own dreams and aspirations. Among them is Sugihara Oto and Soda Ren. After her mother died, ... See full summary »
Stars: Kasumi Arimura, Kengo Kôra, Mitsuki Takahata, Takahiro Nishijima
Votes: 288
37. Okuotoko (2018)
116 min | Drama, Mystery
Kazuo is down on his luck. He has had to work two jobs, pay his missing younger brother's debts and contend with a departed wife and child. His luck seems to turn around when he wins the ... See full summary »
Director: Keishi Otomo | Stars: Tatsuya Fujiwara, Elaiza Ikeda, Angelo Minoru Kawajiri, Asaya Kimijima
Votes: 284
38. Until I Meet September's Love (2019)
106 min | Fantasy, Romance
Shiori Kitamura just moved to a new apartment. She works at a company. Susumu Hirano lives next door to her. He aspires to become a novelist. One evening, Shiori Kitamura hears a man's ... See full summary »
Directors: Toru Yamamoto, Ivaylo Brusowski | Stars: Issei Takahashi, Haruna Kawaguchi, Mickey Curtis, Yûtarô Furutachi
Votes: 272
39. March Comes in Like a Lion 2 (2017)
140 min | Drama
With friendship of other shogi players and the care of the Kawamoto sisters, Kiriyama Rei's frozen heart melts as he starts to truly appreciate shogi and the world he lives in. However, the... See full summary »
Director: Keishi Otomo | Stars: Shôta Sometani, Hideaki Itô, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Kasumi Arimura
Votes: 271
40. Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai (2020–2024)
Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The adventures of the talented artist Rohan Kishibe, who investigates strange occurrences.
Stars: Issei Takahashi, Marie Iitoyo, Takahiro Sakurai, Tomoya Nakamura
Votes: 252
41. Blank 13 (2017)
70 min | Drama, Family
A son discovers the unknown life of his deserted father's after his death.
Director: Takumi Saitô | Stars: Cookie, Yoshikazu Ebisu, Lily Franky, Seiji Fukushi
Votes: 246
42. My Long Awaited Love Story (2016 TV Movie)
108 min | Romance
Riko Shirono doesn't have any big expectations for a man in her life, but she works as a love simulation game planner. She receives a request for a new love game from app company TIMEIS. ... See full summary »
Director: Takafumi Hatano | Stars: Mikako Tabe, Issei Takahashi, Aya Ohmasa, Jun Shison
Votes: 217
43. The Limit of Sleeping Beauty (2017)
90 min | Drama
Aki Oria (Yuki Sakurai) came to Tokyo ten years ago to become an actress. She is now 29-years-old and works as a magician's assistant. She has no passion for her work or goals to live for. ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Ninomiya | Stars: Yuki Sakurai, Nino Furuhata, Ippei Sasaki, Masato Shinkawa
Votes: 208
44. Iryû: Team Medical Dragon (2006– )
Drama
Ryutaro Asada, a renegade but brilliant surgeon, was being framed for a misdiagnosis and let go by the North Japanese Hospital. He went into exile and lived in a seaside shack when he was ... See full summary »
Stars: Kenji Sakaguchi, Teppei Koike, Sadao Abe, Tetsuhiro Ikeda
Votes: 192
45. Invisible (2022– )
Crime
A detective, who has a reputation of not following the rules, becomes obsessed in finding mysterious criminals who are unknown to most police. He encounters a mysterious woman, who seems to... See full summary »
Stars: Issei Takahashi, Kô Shibasaki, Kenta Kiritani, Rihito Itagaki
Votes: 189
46. Rohan at the Louvre (2023)
119 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Artist Rohan Kishibe visits the French art museum the Louvre in search of a mysterious supernatural painting.
Director: Kazutaka Watanabe | Stars: Masanobu Andô, Marie Iitoyo, Fumino Kimura, Minami
Votes: 185
47. The Trusted Confidant (2007– )
Drama, History
2007's Japanese NHK Taiga drama Furin Kazan (meaning 'Wind, Forest, Fire & Mountain' NOT The Trusted Confidant as stated above) contains everything you could want in this type of series- ... See full synopsis »
Stars: Issei Takahashi, Seiyô Uchino, Fusako Urabe, Ennosuke Ichikawa IV
Votes: 179
48. Miracles (2018)
Drama
Kazuki Aikawa has worked as a university lecturer for a half year. He teaches the subject of ethology. He is fascinated by the mystery of living creatures and has a tendency to focus only ... See full summary »
Stars: Min Tanaka, Nana Eikura, Kaoru Kobayashi, Issei Takahashi
Votes: 176
49. Shinsengumi! (2004– )
45 min | Drama, History, War
Japan, July 1853. Scores of people lined the beaches at Uraga Harbor near the Shogunate Capitol of Edo. They came to get a glimpse of the American Fleet of Commodore Perry's infamous Black ... See full summary »
Stars: Kôji Yamamoto, Shingo Katori, Takayuki Takuma, Kôen Okumura
Votes: 157
50. Ultraman Cosmos (2001–2002)
TV-PG | 25 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
One time a bunch of light particles named "Chaos Header" come to earth and taken possession of monsters and use them to destroy the earth, but there is a giant named Ultraman Cosmos come to save the earth and uniting with Musashi Haruno.
Stars: Taiyô Sugiura, Kaori Sakagami, Kôichi Sudô, Hidekazu Ichinose
Votes: 154