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13 Assassins

13 Assassins

13 Assassins
IMDb: 7.5
141 min

A bravado period action film set at the end of Japan’s feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent…

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Audition (1999)

Audition (1999)

Audition (1999)
IMDb: 7.2
115 min

Shigeharu, a Tokyo widower who grieves the death of his wife and rears his child Shigehiko alone, lives in Tokyo. The teenage Shigehiko questions his father, who is middle-aged, about…

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Ichi the Killer

Ichi the Killer

Ichi the Killer
IMDb: 7.0
129 min

As sadomasochistic yakuza enforcer Kakihara searches for his missing boss he comes across Ichi, a repressed and psychotic killer who may be able to inflict levels of pain that Kakihara…

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Genre: Action, Crime, Horror
Blade of the Immortal

Blade of the Immortal

Blade of the Immortal
IMDb: 6.8
140 min

Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his…

Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy
As the Gods Will

As the Gods Will

As the Gods Will
IMDb: 6.4
117 min

Shun Takahata, a 2nd-year student at high school, lives a normal teenage life. Then, one day, he is forced to take part in “Daruma-san Ga Koronda”, a game for children…

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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable – Chapter 1

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable – Chapter 1

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable – Chapter 1
IMDb: 5.8
119 min

Morioh, 1999—a normally quiet and peaceful town has recently become a hotbed of strange activity. Jōtarō Kūjō, now a marine biologist, heads to the mysterious town to meet Jōsuke Higashikata….

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First Love (2019)

First Love (2019)

First Love (2019)
IMDb: 6.7
108 min

A young boxer and a call girl get caught up in a drug-smuggling scheme over the course of one night in Tokyo.

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Genre: Action, Crime
Yakuza Apocalypse

Yakuza Apocalypse

Yakuza Apocalypse
IMDb: 5.5
115 min

Akira admires Genyo Kamiura, the most powerful yakuza. Genyo Kamiura has been targeted numerous times, but he has never been killed. He is called the invincible person. Because of Genyo…

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Genre: Action, Horror
Laplace’s Witch

Laplace’s Witch

Laplace’s Witch
IMDb: 5.2
115 min

An environmental analyst is asked by the police to determine if two deaths by hydrogen sulfide poisoning are an accident – or a murder. But when he meets a young…

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Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai

Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai

Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai
IMDb: 7.3
128 min

A tale of revenge, honor and disgrace, centering on a poverty-stricken samurai who discovers the fate of his ronin son-in-law, setting in motion a tense showdown of vengeance against the…

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Genre: Drama
Terra Formars

Terra Formars

Terra Formars
IMDb: 4.8
108 min

With the space program attempting to travel to Mars, 21st century scientists were tasked with warming up the planet so that humans could survive on its surface. They came up…

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The Great Yokai War –Guardians–

The Great Yokai War –Guardians–

The Great Yokai War –Guardians–
IMDb: N/A
118 min

A battle of Japanese monsters takes place for the fate of the world.

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Ley Lines

Ley Lines

Ley Lines
IMDb: 6.9
105 min

A group of Chinese youths living in Japan struggle to make their way in life and eventually find trouble with the local crime syndicate.

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Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Rainy Dog

Rainy Dog

Rainy Dog
IMDb: 7.0
95 min

A Japanese assassin stranded in Taiwan must take work from a local crime boss to make ends meet when suddenly a woman from his past delivers a son to him.

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Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Dead or Alive

Dead or Alive

Dead or Alive
IMDb: 6.8
105 min

Without a home and feeling no obligation to Japanese society or Yakuza, Ryuichi (Takeuchi Riki) and his small group decide to make their own place by trying to take over…

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The Negotiator

The Negotiator

The Negotiator
IMDb: 7.0
107 min

After a convenience store robbery, three unidentified men hold a group of people hostage in a hospital. Inspector Ishida and Captain Tohno handle the negotiations while one of their colleagues,…

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Genre: Crime, Thriller
Dead or Alive 2: Birds

Dead or Alive 2: Birds

Dead or Alive 2: Birds
IMDb: 6.8
97 min

Two contract killers cross paths in the middle of the same job and realize they are childhood friends. Together they take a break from killing and visit the small island…

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Lesson of the Evil

Lesson of the Evil

Lesson of the Evil
IMDb: 6.6
129 min

A popular high school teacher concocts an extreme plan to deal with the rise of bullying and bad behavior among the student body.

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Genre: Horror, Thriller
Sukiyaki Western Django

Sukiyaki Western Django

Sukiyaki Western Django
IMDb: 6.2
121 min

A revolver-wielding stranger crosses paths with two warring clans who are both on the hunt for a hidden treasure in a remote western town. Knowing his services are valuable to…

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Graveyard of Honor

Graveyard of Honor

Graveyard of Honor
IMDb: 7.0
131 min

A barkeeper saves a Yakuza boss' life and thus makes his way up in the organization. However his fear of nothing soon causes problems.

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The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio

The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio

The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio
IMDb: 6.3
128 min

A young undercover cop tries to get back with his former love, while unraveling the mystery behind the head of the police force. Meanwhile he has to protect the boss'…

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Genre: Action, Comedy
Dead or Alive: Final

Dead or Alive: Final

Dead or Alive: Final
IMDb: 5.7
89 min

Set in a post apocalyptic Yokohama where the population is kept under rigid control by a half crazed mayor, Riki Takeuchi is a hard boiled cop and Show Aikawa a…

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Three… Extremes

Three… Extremes

Three… Extremes
IMDb: 7.0
125 min

An Asian cross-cultural trilogy of horror films from accomplished indie directors.

Genre: Horror
One Missed Call

One Missed Call

One Missed Call
IMDb: 6.2
112 min

People mysteriously start receiving voicemail messages from their future selves, in the form of the sound of them reacting to their own violent deaths, along with the exact date and…

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Genre: Thriller
The Bird People in China

The Bird People in China

The Bird People in China
IMDb: 7.5
118 min

A young Japanese salaryman is sent by his company to a remote Chinese village to evaluate precious Jade that is found there but before he arrives he meets up with…

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Genre: Drama
The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji

The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji

The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji
IMDb: 6.5
130 min

Reiji Kikukawa, who has a strong sense of justice, graduated from the police academy with the lowest score ever. He becomes a police constable, but is suddenly fired by the…

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Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
The Great Yokai War

The Great Yokai War

The Great Yokai War
IMDb: 6.4
124 min

This is the story of a young boy who moves to a small town after the divorce of his parents. At a local festival, he becomes an unlikely hero when…

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Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
The Happiness of the Katakuris

The Happiness of the Katakuris

The Happiness of the Katakuris
IMDb: 7.0
113 min

A pioneer of a man convinces his family to take advantage of news of a road soon to be built through an area of the country that can be had…

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Genre: Drama, Horror
The Lion Standing in the Wind

The Lion Standing in the Wind

The Lion Standing in the Wind
IMDb: 6.4
139 min

The story of Dr. Koichiro, who moves from Japan to Kenya to volunteer as a doctor for child soldiers.

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Genre: Drama
Blues Harp

Blues Harp

Blues Harp
IMDb: 7.0
107 min

Ambitious yakuza Kenji befriends harmonica-playing bartender Chuji, who moonlights as a part-time drug-dealer for the opposing gang. Their friendship is threatened by Kenji's plans for advancement, as well as by…

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Genre: Drama