This list aims to give an answer. Here,Cinema Escapist’s editors have curated the top 10 Japanese films of 2023. Our choices include both blockbuster and indie movies, spanning genres like animation, samurai, comedy, action, romance, and more. In line with our editorial philosophies, we’ve...
Over 1K filmgoers have voted on the 110+ films on Best R-Rated Japanese Movies. Current Top 3: Zero Woman: The Hunted, Beautiful Hunter, Battle Royale
Over 200 filmgoers have voted on the 10+ films on Best Japanese Movies Streaming on Hulu. Current Top 3: Fairy Tail the Movie: Phoenix Priestess, Ramen Heads, ...
Lots of fun and trouble follow, a classic comedy and some feel-good drama. Available to stream on Peacock TV.If you’re in love with the idea of Japanese school life, why not become a teacher in Japan with us?28. GokusenAudience Rating: 7.3/10 (IMDb)...
Far removed from the fantasy and action that tends to dominate anime,A Silent Voiceis a sweet story about two social outcasts finding a genuine connection with each other. While it may not be the best Japanese movie in everyone's eyes due to its low-key nature, it is still a lovely hum...
While we’re on the topic of anime,Grave Of The Fireflies, directed by Isao Takahata is a must view classic war drama anime. Considered by critics as one of the best films to come out of Japanese cinema, this film is the story of a young boy and his little sister’s struggle for su...
There’s more to Japanese movies than Kurosawa, Ozu and Miyazaki. That’s not to downplay their contributions to the country’s cinematic history – or cinema in general. All three are potential GOATs. It’s just that there’s much, much more where that exalted triumvirate came from. Lik...
Language: Japanese Where to find it: On Netflix, Amazon Prime Japanese romantic comedy movies Tampopo Ramen is serious business in Japan, which makes it the perfect comedic fodder for the movie “Tampopo”. A truck driver tries the noodle soup of a widowed lady, and admits that it’s ...
Overview:Earlier this year, ’90s anime icon Sailor Moon returned to Japanese cinemas with an all-new film titled 'Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie'. The release marked the return of the heroine after a 26-year hiatus from the big screen. The film was released in two parts –...
Best Japanese Fantasy Movies of 2022: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), Suzume (2022), Violent Night (2022), One Piece Film: Red (2022), Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022), Spirited Away: Live on Stage (2022), Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022), Cherry Mag