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1. A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016)
Not Rated | 130 min | Animation, Drama
A young man is ostracized by his classmates after he bullies a deaf girl to the point where she moves away. Years later, he sets off on a path for redemption.
Directors: Taichi Ishidate, Naoko Yamada | Stars: Miyu Irino, Saori Hayami, Aoi Yûki, Kenshô Ono
Votes: 101,774
2. Shoplifters (2018)
R | 121 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
On the margins of Tokyo, a dysfunctional band of outsiders are united by loyalty, a penchant for petty theft and playful grifting. When the young son is arrested, secrets are exposed that upend their tenuous, below-the-radar existence.
Director: Kore-eda Hirokazu | Stars: Lily Franky, Sakura Andô, Kirin Kiki, Mayu Matsuoka
Votes: 86,627 | Gross: $3.31M
3. Love Exposure (2008)
Unrated | 237 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A bizarre love triangle forms between a young Catholic upskirt photographer, a misandric girl and a manipulative cultist.
Director: Sion Sono | Stars: Takahiro Nishijima, Hikari Mitsushima, Sakura Andô, Yutaka Shimizu
Votes: 15,939
4. Lesson of the Evil (2012)
Unrated | 129 min | Horror, Thriller
A popular high school teacher concocts an extreme plan to deal with the rise of bullying and bad behavior among the student body.
Director: Takashi Miike | Stars: Fumi Nikaidô, Takehiro Hira, Hideaki Itô, Shôta Sometani
Votes: 6,803
5. Little Forest: Summer/Autumn (2014)
111 min | Drama
Ichiko lived in a big city, but goes back to her small hometown Komori, located on a mountain in the Tohoku region. She is self-sufficient. Ichiko gains energy living among nature and eating foods she makes from seasonal ingredients.
Director: Jun'ichi Mori | Stars: Ai Hashimoto, Mayu Matsuoka, Yôichi Nukumizu, Karen Kirishima
Votes: 3,478
6. Little Forest: Winter/Spring (2015)
120 min | Drama
Ichiko lived in a big city, but goes back to her small hometown Komori, located on a mountain in the Tohoku region. She is self-sufficient. Ichiko gains energy living among nature and eating foods she makes from seasonal ingredients.
Director: Jun'ichi Mori | Stars: Ai Hashimoto, Mayu Matsuoka, Yôichi Nukumizu, Karen Kirishima
Votes: 2,897
7. The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023– )
13+ | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Two inseparable friends move to Kyoto to chase their dreams of becoming maiko, but decide to pursue different passions while living under the same roof.
Stars: Nana Mori, Natsuki Deguchi, Ai Hashimoto, Takako Tokiwa
Votes: 2,764
8. The Kirishima Thing (2012)
103 min | Drama
A story about the disappearance of Kirishima, a star athlete of the volleyball club, and how this affects every person in his school.
Director: Daihachi Yoshida | Stars: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Ai Hashimoto, Suzuka Ohgo, Masahiro Higashide
Votes: 2,623
9. Hell Dogs (2022)
TV-MA | 138 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A traumatized former officer hell-bent on revenge receives an order to go undercover within the Yakuza by befriending their most frenetic member.
Director: Masato Harada | Stars: Jun'ichi Okada, Kentarô Sakaguchi, Mayu Matsuoka, Miyavi
Votes: 2,104
10. Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna (2020)
TV-G | 94 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The team discovers that when they grow up, their relationship with their Digimon will come closer to an end. They realize that the more they fight, the faster their bond breaks and the time to choose is approaching fast.
Director: Tomohisa Taguchi | Stars: Natsuki Hanae, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Suzuko Mimori, Mutsumi Tamura
Votes: 1,924
11. Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)
PG | 90 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A mystical Pokémon by the name of Volcanion must accept Ash's help to rescue the Azoth Kingdom.
Director: Kunihiko Yuyama | Stars: Tyler Bunch, James Carter Cathcart, Daniel J. Edwards, Kiyotaka Furushima
Votes: 1,592
12. Chihayafuru Part I (2016)
111 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The first part of the "Chihayafuru" trilogy. Chihaya is a high school student who loves Karuta, a traditional card game from Japan. Chihaya and her friends start a Karuta club at high school to become the greatest Karuta player in Japan.
Director: Norihiro Koizumi | Stars: Suzu Hirose, Shûhei Nomura, Mackenyu, Mone Kamishiraishi
Votes: 1,209
13. Tremble All You Want (2017)
117 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Yoshika is 24 years old and works in an office. She doesn't have a boyfriend in her life, but still romanticizes her former junior high school classmate.
Director: Akiko Ôku | Stars: Mayu Matsuoka, Kanji Furutachi, Anna Ishibashi, Hairi Katagiri
Votes: 1,139
14. The Wonderland (2019)
Unrated | 115 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A girl without self-confidence meets a mysterious alchemist Hippocrates and his student Pipo who are on a mission to save the world. Together, they laid the groundwork for "Wonderland" and Akane is labeled as Wonderland's savior.
Director: Keiichi Hara | Stars: Mayu Matsuoka, Anne Watanabe, Kumiko Asô, Nao Tôyama
Votes: 1,038
15. Chihayafuru Part II (2016)
102 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The second part of the "Chihayafuru" trilogy following the Karuta tournament in Tokyo. Chihaya's team is ready for the national competition. However, she is disappointed to hear that her childhood best friend has quit the game.
Director: Norihiro Koizumi | Stars: Suzu Hirose, Shûhei Nomura, Mackenyu, Mone Kamishiraishi
Votes: 940
16. Theater (2020)
136 min | Drama, Romance
Nagata is the director of a theater troupe. Unfortunately, he is rather unsuccessful on his finances which makes the crew has little confidence in him.
Director: Isao Yukisada | Stars: Kento Yamazaki, Mayu Matsuoka, Kan'ichirô Satô, Sairi Itô
Votes: 769
17. GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka (2012–2014)
50 min | Comedy, Drama
Onizuka, an ex-biker gang leader, has decided to become the world's greatest teacher for the purpose of meeting sexy high school girls. But he just found himself teaching a class of delinquents and everyone tries to find a way to fire him.
Stars: Akira, Yu Shirota, Ryôsei Tayama, Yûsuke Yamamoto
Votes: 699
18. Chihayafuru Part III (2018)
128 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The third part of the "Chihayafuru" trilogy that takes place 2 years after "Chihayafuru Part II". Chihaya is now a high school senior who is ready to enter another national competition alongside her friends.
Director: Norihiro Koizumi | Stars: Suzu Hirose, Shûhei Nomura, Mackenyu, Mone Kamishiraishi
Votes: 679
19. Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 (2022)
108 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
During summer vacation Nobita picks up a small rocket containing Papi, a palm-sized alien president escaping rebels on his home planet Pirika.
Director: Shin Yamaguchi | Stars: Wasabi Mizuta, Megumi Ôhara, Yumi Kakazu, Subaru Kimura
Votes: 651
20. Amachan (2013)
15 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
A young girl from Tokyo moves to the Tohoku region to become a female diver. A so-called 'Ama' diver.
Stars: Non, Kyôko Koizumi, Tetta Sugimoto, Ai Hashimoto
Votes: 583
21. Sanadamaru (2016– )
Drama, History
The life of Japan's last great battlefield commander is chronicled in this historical drama. In war-torn 16th century Japan, Sandana Masayuki bravely leads his small clan to survival during a brutal time through cunning strategy.
Stars: Masato Sakai, Yô Ôizumi, Seiyô Uchino, Masami Nagasawa
Votes: 497
22. Listen to the Universe (2019)
119 min | Drama, Music
Four pianists take part in the preliminary round of an international piano playing competition. Each has a story that is different and unique. One is a former child prodigy who stopped ... See full summary »
Director: Kei Ishikawa | Stars: Mayu Matsuoka, Tôri Matsuzaka, Win Morisaki, Oji Suzuka
Votes: 465
23. One Night (2019)
123 min | Drama, Family
A mother and her three children find their fate thrown into chaos by an incident that happened one night. The family members each go their separate ways but reunite after 15 years and struggle to restore their family bonds.
Director: Kazuya Shiraishi | Stars: Yôsuke Asari, Hanae Kan, Mayu Matsuoka, Megumi
Votes: 457
24. The Restaurant with Problems (2015– )
54 min | Comedy
Tanaka Tamako had been working for a male-dominated restaurant business but was betrayed by her boyfriend who was hired as the chef. In addition, she is taken to the police as a result of ... See full summary »
Stars: Yôko Maki, Masahiro Higashide, Fumi Nikaidô, Mayu Matsuoka
Votes: 322
25. Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction (2020)
113 min | Drama
Hayami Teruya is a dedicated salaryman who does a workman like job as the chief editor for a magazine. He has personal charm, get along with both the publisher and subordinates and runs the... See full summary »
Director: Daihachi Yoshida | Stars: Lily Franky, Elaiza Ikeda, Yoshino Kimura, Satomi Kobayashi
Votes: 292
26. No Dropping Out -Back to School at 35- (2013– )
TV-PG | 54 min | Comedy
The drama will center around how a 35-year-old student changes the school and influences her fellow classmates' lives while dealing with the dark reality of today's high schools, including bullying and skipping school.
Stars: Ryôko Yonekura, Junpei Mizobata, Nana Katase, Rikiya Koyama
Votes: 268
27. Cats Don't Come When You Call (2016)
103 min | Comedy
Mitsuo is a boxer who prefers dogs but ends up looking after two cats that his brother rescues.
Director: Toru Yamamoto | Stars: Shunsuke Kazama, Mayu Matsuoka, Takeshi Tsuruno
Votes: 262
28. 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: 247
29. Dr. Storks (2015–2017)
54 min | Drama
Follow Kounotori Sakura, a gynecologist who works at the General Medical Center and is also a talented jazz pianist.
Stars: Gô Ayano, Mayu Matsuoka, Yoh Yoshida, Kentarô Sakaguchi
Votes: 232
30. Chips (2012)
68 min | Comedy, Drama
Tadashi Imamura is a burglar who idolizes Ozaki, a star baseball player he shares a birthday with. One day he realizes their connection is much deeper than that and decides to find out more.
Director: Yoshihiro Nakamura | Stars: Gaku Hamada, Fumino Kimura, Nao Ômori, Eri Ishida
Votes: 216
31. Strayer's Chronicle (2015)
G | 126 min | Action
In the early 1990s, experiments were carried out secretly in Japan. Two different methods were used in the experiments. One method involved forcing stress upon expecting parents and when ... See full summary »
Director: Takahisa Zeze | Stars: Towa Araki, Tsuyoshi Ihara, Renji Ishibashi, Yuina Kuroshima
Votes: 134
32. Dawn of a Filmmaker: The Keisuke Kinoshita Story (2013)
96 min | Biography, Drama, War
As a young man, Keisuke Kinoshita (Ryo Kase) carried his mother on a handcart across a mountain. He grew up as a hotblooded young man and was monitored by the military. He then joined ... See full summary »
Director: Keiichi Hara | Stars: Aoi Miyazaki, Mayu Matsuoka, Yûko Tanaka, Ryô Kase
Votes: 120
33. Chihayafuru: Connect (2018)
5 min | Drama, Sport
Side-stories connect the story of the second movie, Chihayafuru Part II (2016), with the third movie, Chihayafuru Part III (2018). It will also include behind-the-scenes footage and cast interviews.
Stars: Mackenyu, Jun Kunimura, Mayu Matsuoka, Suzu Hirose
Votes: 112
34.
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023– )
Episode:
Kaeru
(2023)
TV-14 | Comedy, Drama
Kiyo and Sumire leave their hometown and head to Kyoto, where they will train as apprentice Maiko entertainers.
Directors: Kore-eda Hirokazu, Hiroshi Okuyama, Takuma Satô, Megumi Tsuno | Stars: June Angela, Bella Asali, Natsuki Deguchi, Momoko Fukuchi
Votes: 108
35.
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023– )
Episode:
Otafuku
(2023)
TV-14 | Comedy, Drama
Kiyo receives some unfortunate news, but quickly finds her true calling when the Maiko sisters get tired of ordering takeout.
Directors: Kore-eda Hirokazu, Hiroshi Okuyama, Takuma Satô, Megumi Tsuno | Stars: Nana Mori, Natsuki Deguchi, Ai Hashimoto, Takako Tokiwa
Votes: 91
36. VS Arashi (2008–2020)
31 min | Game-Show
In this highly physical game and variety show, Japanese pop idols Arashi pit their wits, strength and courage against a different team of entertainers or sportspeople every week.
Stars: Arashi, Shô Sakurai, Masaki Aiba, Kazunari Ninomiya
Votes: 85
37. Kuroido Goroshi (2018– )
Drama
Japanese television adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd'.
Stars: Sayaka Akimoto, Mayu Matsuoka, Kimiko Yo, Yoh Yoshida
Votes: 85
38. Suzuki sensei (2013)
124 min | Drama
Following the Suzuki Sensei TV serial the movie depicts school teacher Suzuki Sensei wanting to be different and creating a perfect class and lessons for his students using his innovative ... See full summary »
Director: Hayato Kawai | Stars: Hiroki Hasegawa, Asami Usuda, Yasuko Tomita, Denden
Votes: 81
39.
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023– )
Episode:
Kinki
(2023)
TV-14 | Comedy, Drama
A former Maiko suddenly makes a return. To her delight, Kiyo receives a heavy package from home.
Directors: Kore-eda Hirokazu, Hiroshi Okuyama, Takuma Satô, Megumi Tsuno | Stars: Nana Mori, Natsuki Deguchi, Ai Hashimoto, Takako Tokiwa
Votes: 78
40.
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023– )
Episode:
Negai
(2023)
TV-14 | Comedy, Drama
Kiyo and Sumire get a day off and explore the city, making a wish at the shrine. An unexpected guest visits the Maiko house, much to Sumire's dismay.
Directors: Kore-eda Hirokazu, Hiroshi Okuyama, Takuma Satô, Megumi Tsuno | Stars: Nana Mori, Natsuki Deguchi, Ai Hashimoto, Takako Tokiwa
Votes: 71
41.
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023– )
Episode:
Sentaku
(2023)
TV-14 | Comedy, Drama
Love is in the air, except for Kiyo who only has eyes for food. Sumire receives wonderful news, while Ryoko battles with her feelings.
Directors: Kore-eda Hirokazu, Hiroshi Okuyama, Takuma Satô, Megumi Tsuno | Stars: Nana Mori, Natsuki Deguchi, Ai Hashimoto, Takako Tokiwa
Votes: 67
42.
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023– )
Episode:
Kadode
(2023)
TV-14 | Comedy, Drama
While Sumire continues to shine, Tsurukoma reconsiders her future. Kiyo prepares her most important meal yet.
Directors: Kore-eda Hirokazu, Hiroshi Okuyama, Takuma Satô, Megumi Tsuno | Stars: Nana Mori, Natsuki Deguchi, Ai Hashimoto, Takako Tokiwa
Votes: 67
43. Hatsukoi no Akuma (2022)
Crime, Drama, Romance
The story centers around four people from different divisions of a police station. Although each of them has their own complicated situation, they have the same goal of wanting to find out ... See full summary »
Stars: Hideaki Itô, Mayu Matsuoka, Yûko Tanaka, Katsuya Maiguma
Votes: 62
44.
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023– )
Episode:
Obake
(2023)
TV-14 | Comedy, Drama
Momoko takes charge of the annual costume event; Sumire accompanies Momoko to a high-end client dinner.
Directors: Kore-eda Hirokazu, Hiroshi Okuyama, Takuma Satô, Megumi Tsuno | Stars: Nana Mori, Natsuki Deguchi, Ai Hashimoto, Takako Tokiwa
Votes: 62
45. Love Begins When the Money Ends (2020)
Comedy, Romance
Reiko Kuki works under the Accounting Department of a midsize toymaker and lives delicately due to a past event. One day, she meets Keita Saruwatari, the son of the toymaker's President who... See full summary »
Stars: Mayu Matsuoka, Haruma Miura, Shôhei Miura, Takumi Kitamura
Votes: 61
46.
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023– )
Episode:
Kataomoi
(2023)
TV-14 | Comedy, Drama
Kiyo sets her eyes on the top prize of a lottery sponsored by the local shops. Momoko tries a bowl of Kiyo's Cream Stew.
Directors: Kore-eda Hirokazu, Hiroshi Okuyama, Takuma Satô, Megumi Tsuno | Stars: Nana Mori, Natsuki Deguchi, Ai Hashimoto, Takako Tokiwa
Votes: 61
47.
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023– )
Episode:
Yamai hi
(2023)
TV-14 | Comedy, Drama
The Geiko and Maiko ladies kick off the New Year at an annual ceremony. Sumire looses her appetite, but Kiyo cooks up an antidote.
Directors: Kore-eda Hirokazu, Hiroshi Okuyama, Takuma Satô, Megumi Tsuno | Stars: Nana Mori, Natsuki Deguchi, Ai Hashimoto, Takako Tokiwa
Votes: 61
48. Lost After School (2014)
104 min | Drama, Romance
Adapted from the World Gays' Clips manga, the omnibus style film contains three segments. In the first story, a high-school girl who is the head of class is bullied. She is also beaten at ... See full summary »
Directors: Chihiro Amano, Ai Nagura, Akiko Ôku | Stars: Aoi Koizumi, Mayu Matsuoka, Honoka Miki, Erina Nakayama
Votes: 49
49. Ai ni Inazuma (2023)
140 min | Drama
Since she was a child, 26-year-old Hanako Orimura has dreamed of becoming a movie director. Now, she is on the verge of making her debut as a movie director. She also has a fateful ... See full summary »
Director: Yûya Ishii | Stars: Sôsuke Ikematsu, Masataka Kubota, Mayu Matsuoka, Kôichi Satô
Votes: 40
50. Fence (2023)
Drama
A Tokyo writer interviews an Okinawan woman claiming sexual assault by a US soldier. As they uncover the truth, complex issues around US military bases, women's suffering, and mixed-race struggles emerge.
Stars: Yui Aragaki, Mayu Matsuoka, Munetaka Aoki, Ken Mitsuishi
Votes: 40