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High School Debut
Sae Miyazawa, Junpei Mizobata, Yuka MasudaA shy tomboy enlists the help of a charming athlete to transform her into a confident and alluring young woman, navigating the complexities of teenage romance. Based on a popular manga series, this Japanese live-action film captivates audiences with its relatable characters, heartfelt storyline, and an authentic portrayal of high school life while exploring themes of self-discovery and personal growth.
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Paradise Kiss
Keiko Kitagawa, Osamu Mukai, Fumino KimuraParadise Kiss is a 2011 Japanese film based on the manga of the same name. The film is directed by Takehiko Shinjo, and it stars actors Keiko Kitagawa, Osamu Mukai, Yusuke Yamamoto. - 33
Ghost: Mouichido Dakishimetai
Song Seung-heon, Kirin Kiki, Youichi NukumizuGhost: Mouichido Dakishimetai is a 2010 Japanese remake of the 1990 American film Ghost. It is directed by Taro Otani and it stars Nanako Matsushima, Song Seung-heon, Mana Ashida and Kirin Kiki. - 34
The Light Shines Only There
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1,778 Stories of Me and My Wife
Michiko Kichise, Yūko Takeuchi, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi1,778 Stories of Me and My Wife is a 2011 Japanese film based on the true story of the science fiction writer Taku Mayumura. It was directed by Mamoru Hoshi, and stars actor Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and actress Yuko Takeuchi. 1,778 Stories of Me and My Wife was released in Japanese cinemas on 15 January 2011. - 36Bae Doona, Susumu Terajima, Kimiko YoAir Doll is a 2009 Japanese drama film directed by Hirokazu Koreeda. It is based on the manga series Kuuki Ningyo by Yoshiie Gōda, which was serialized in the seinen manga magazine Big Comic Original, and is about an inflatable doll that develops a consciousness and falls in love. The movie debuted in the Un Certain Regard section at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. It opened in Japanese cinemas on 26 September 2009. Director Koreeda has stated that the film is about the loneliness of urban life and the question of what it means to be human.
- 37Miho Nakayama, Mariko Kaga, Etsushi ToyokawaDespite the years that have passed, Hiroko Watanabe (Miho Nakayama) is still grieving the death of her fiancé, who died unexpectedly while climbing a mountain. When Hiroko discovers her deceased lover's childhood address, she impulsively writes to him, and is shocked to receive a letter in reply. However, the note's author is Itsuki Fujii (also Nakayama), a young woman who shares the same name as Hiroko's late boyfriend. As the two women exchange letters, they begin an unusual relationship.
- 38Hikari Mitsushima, Atsuro Watabe, Itsuji ItaoLove Exposure is a 2008 Japanese film written and directed by Sion Sono. The film gained a considerable amount of notoriety in film festivals around the world for its four-hour duration and themes including love, family, lust, religion and the art of upskirt photography. The first version was originally six hours long, but was trimmed at the request of the producers. Following its release, it won many awards and positive reviews. At the Berlin International Film Festival, it won the Caligari Film Award and the FIPRESCI Prize.
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Bandage
Jin Akanishi, Kie KitanoBandage, stylized as BANDAGE, is a 2010 Japanese independent film directed by Takeshi Kobayashi. It was written and produced by Shunji Iwai. Based on the original novel Good Dreams by Chika Kan, Iwai adapted it and renamed it Bandage. The movie title has actually two meanings, a literal one, which is a play on the words "Band Age", because the story takes place in Japan's early 1990s, the boom of indie J-rock bands. And a figurative one, in which a certain character uses music as a "bandage" to heal the feeling of worthlessness. - 40
Laundry
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April Bride
Nana Eikura, Akira Emoto, Ren OsugiApril Bride is a 2009 Japanese film directed by Ryuichi Hiroki. - 42
My Pretend Girlfriend
Akari HayamiMy Pretend Girlfriend is a 2014 Japanese romance film directed by Yakumo Saiji. The theme song is sung by Weaver. - 43
Color Me True
Haruka Ayase & Kentaro Sakaguchi - 44Yû Aoi, Issey Takahashi, Masahiro HigashideA filmmaker in 1940 Japan secretly films atrocities in Manchuria and is determined to bring them to light. Meanwhile, his wife is torn between loyalty to her husband, their livelihood, and their country.
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Chasuke's Journey
Ken'ichi Matsuyama, Ito Ohno, Ren Ôsugi - 46
We Were There: True Love
Tôma Ikuta, Yuriko Yoshitaka, Narumi Akizuki - 47
Inochi
Makiko Esumi, Etsushi ToyokawaInochi is a 2002 Japanese movie directed by Shinohara Tetsuo starring Esumi Makiko and Etsushi Toyokawa. It is based on a memoir of the same title by the Korean-Japanese author Yu Miri. - 48
Beyond the Memories
Masami Nagasawa, Masaki Okada, Chizuru IkewakiKiyoku yawaku is a 2013 comedy romance film written by Ryô Kuemi and directed by Takehiko Shinjo. - 49Takuro Atsuki, Takahito Hosoyamada, Yoshihiko HosodaThree moviegoers experience the horrors of war after they are magically transported to the world they see onscreen.
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Ouran High School Host Club
Nichkhun, Haruna Kawaguchi, Yudai ChibaOuran High School Host Club is a 2012 mystery film written by Bisco Hatori and Natsuko Ikeda, directed by Tetsuo Kan. - 51Kyoko Fukada, Ren Osugi, Miho KannoDolls is a 2002 Japanese film written, edited and directed by Japanese director Takeshi Kitano. A highly stylized art film, Dolls is part of Kitano's non-crime film oeuvre, like 1991's A Scene at the Sea, and unlike most of his other films, he does not act in it. The film has been praised for its cinematography and features costumes by Yohji Yamamoto.
- 52Lena Fujii, Ami Suzuki, Yū Aoi
A young man navigates love, loss, and friendship while working at a video production company in this heartfelt Japanese drama. The film's captivating storytelling and genuine portrayal of human emotions make it an unforgettable experience that resonates with audiences worldwide.
- 53Mika Nakashima, Yui Ichikawa, Tetsuji Tamayama
A young woman navigates the complexities of friendship, love, and ambition while pursuing her dreams alongside an aspiring singer in Tokyo. The sequel to a popular Japanese drama, Nana 2 delivers captivating performances from Mika Nakashima and Yui Ichikawa while exploring themes of self-discovery and the power of human connection.
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Love.Com: The Movie
Ema Fujisawa, Teppei Koike, Shôsuke Tanihara & Nami TamakiA high school romance blossoms between a tall girl and a short boy, defying societal norms and expectations. This Japanese film adaptation of the popular manga series is praised for its charming performances, relatable themes, and heartwarming exploration of self-acceptance in the face of adversity.
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The Girl in the Sun
Jun Matsumoto, Juri UenoThe Girl in the Sun is a 2013 drama film directed by Takahiro Miki. - 56
Love Letter
Kinuyo Tanaka, Kyōko Kagawa, Chieko NakakitaLove Letter is a 1953 black-and-white Japanese romance film, the first film directed by the actress Kinuyo Tanaka, who was the second woman to have a career as a film director in Japan. It was entered into the 1954 Cannes Film Festival. - 57
Still the Water
Jun Yoshinaga, Nijirô Murakami, Miyuki MatsudaOn the island of Amami, 16-year-old Kaito discovers a body in the sea. - 58
Key of Life
Ryoko Hirosue, Teruyuki Kagawa, Masato SakaiKagi Dorobō no Method, released in English-speaking territories as Key of Life, is a Japanese comedy film directed by Kenji Uchida. The film opened in 2012. - 59Itou Misaki, Ryo Kase, Ren OsugiAbout Love is a 2005 film. Three stories are told, respectively set in Tokyo, Taipei, and Shanghai. The first two stories are about a Japanese person and a Taiwanese person. The last one is set in Shanghai with a story about a Japanese man and a Chinese woman. Some of the characters can speak Japanese and some of them Mandarin. Each story encompasses an experience of a foreigner, either from Japan, Taiwan or China, with a native of the opposite country.we can feel love . The film was directed by Shimoyama Ten, Yee Chin-yen, and Zhang Yibai. It was written by Haruko Nagatsu, Shen Wei, and Yee Chin-yen.
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Sugar & Spice
Yūya Yagira, Erika Sawajiri & Mari Natsuki
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