The 100 Most Popular Movies From Japan

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These are the 100 most voted movies with Japanese language listed on IMDb that also has Japan as country of origin. The list shows which movies have generated the most votes on IMDb and therefore can be said to be the most "popular", but not necessarily the best. An essential list for any fan of Japanese cinema.

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  1. 1 -

    Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi

    2001 — a.k.a. Spirited Away, in 39 top lists Check
  2. 2 -

    Shichinin no samurai

    1954 — a.k.a. Seven Samurai, in 36 top lists Check
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    Hauru no ugoku shiro

    2004 — a.k.a. Howl's Moving Castle, in 18 top lists Check
  4. 3 -

    Mononoke-hime

    1997 — a.k.a. Princess Mononoke, in 18 top lists Check
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    Tonari no Totoro

    1988 — a.k.a. My Neighbor Totoro, in 23 top lists Check
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    Rashômon

    1950 — a.k.a. Rashomon, in 34 top lists Check
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    Ran

    1985, in 25 top lists Check
  8. 16 -

    Yôjinbô

    1961 — a.k.a. Yojimbo, in 19 top lists Check
  9. 25 +1

    Ikiru

    1952, in 25 top lists Check
  10. 7 -1

    Batoru rowaiaru

    2000 — a.k.a. Battle Royale, in 9 top lists Check
  11. 6 +1

    Hotaru no haka

    1988 — a.k.a. Grave of the Fireflies, in 21 top lists Check
  12. 8 -

    Akira

    1988, in 22 top lists Check
  13. 38 +3

    Tôkyô monogatari

    1953 — a.k.a. Tokyo Story, in 27 top lists Check
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    Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä

    1984 — a.k.a. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, in 10 top lists Check
  15. 30 +1

    Kumonosu-jô

    1957 — a.k.a. Throne of Blood, in 16 top lists Check
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    Tenkû no shiro Rapyuta

    1986 — a.k.a. Castle in the Sky, in 10 top lists Check
  17. 15 -

    Majo no takkyûbin

    1989 — a.k.a. Kiki's Delivery Service, in 8 top lists Check
  18. 43 -

    Kakushi-toride no san-akunin

    1958 — a.k.a. The Hidden Fortress, in 9 top lists Check
  19. 56 -1

    Seppuku

    1962 — a.k.a. Hara-Kiri, in 16 top lists Check
  20. 59 -2

    Tengoku to jigoku

    1963 — a.k.a. High and Low, in 16 top lists Check
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    Gake no ue no Ponyo

    2008 — a.k.a. Ponyo, in 3 top lists Check
  22. 13 -

    Kôkaku Kidôtai

    1995 — a.k.a. Ghost in the Shell, in 12 top lists Check
  23. 50 -1

    Tsubaki Sanjûrô

    1962 — a.k.a. Sanjuro, in 7 top lists Check
  24. 57 -4

    Gojira

    1954 — a.k.a. Godzilla, in 12 top lists Check
  25. 45 -

    Kagemusha

    1980, in 10 top lists Check
  26. 77 -2

    Ugetsu monogatari

    1953 — a.k.a. Ugetsu, in 25 top lists Check
  27. 21 +1

    Kurenai no buta

    1992 — a.k.a. Porco Rosso, in 3 top lists Check
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    Ôdishon

    1999 — a.k.a. Audition, in 11 top lists Check
  29. 101 -2

    Sanshô dayû

    1954 — a.k.a. Sansho the Bailiff, in 21 top lists Check
  30. 110 -1

    Banshun

    1949 — a.k.a. Late Spring, in 16 top lists Check
  31. 97 -2

    Hausu

    1977 — a.k.a. House, in 8 top lists Check
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    Kari-gurashi no Arietti

    2010 — a.k.a. The Secret World of Arrietty, in 0 top lists Check
  33. 24 -1

    Paprika

    2006, in 7 top lists Check
  34. 29 -

    Toki o kakeru shôjo

    2006 — a.k.a. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, in 2 top lists Check
  35. 102 -2

    Kaidan

    1964 — a.k.a. Kwaidan, in 13 top lists Check
  36. 19 -

    Ringu

    1998, in 12 top lists Check
  37. 93 -2

    Suna no onna

    1964 — a.k.a. Woman in the Dunes, in 22 top lists Check
  38. 27 -

    Zatôichi

    2003 — a.k.a. The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi, in 6 top lists Check
  39. 34 -

    Mimi wo sumaseba

    1995 — a.k.a. Whisper of the Heart, in 4 top lists Check
  40. 92 -2

    Akahige

    1965 — a.k.a. Red Beard, in 10 top lists Check
  41. 26 -1

    Koroshiya 1

    2001 — a.k.a. Ichi the Killer, in 5 top lists Check
  42. 81 -2

    Ai no korîda

    1976 — a.k.a. In the Realm of the Senses, in 16 top lists Check
  43. 99 -2

    Onibaba

    1964, in 13 top lists Check
  44. 95 -2

    Nora inu

    1949 — a.k.a. Stray Dog, in 9 top lists Check
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    Okuribito

    2008 — a.k.a. Departures, in 8 top lists Check
  46. 20 -

    Jûsan-nin no shikaku

    2010 — a.k.a. 13 Assassins, in 1 top list Check
  47. 33 -

    Neko no ongaeshi

    2002 — a.k.a. The Cat Returns, in 1 top list Check
  48. 37 -1

    Pâfekuto burû

    1997 — a.k.a. Perfect Blue, in 13 top lists Check
  49. 22 -1

    Fainaru fantajî sebun adobento chirudoren

    2005 — a.k.a. Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, in 0 top lists Check
  50. 23 +1

    Kaze tachinu

    2013 — a.k.a. The Wind Rises, in 4 top lists Check
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Last updated on Feb 27, 2017 by Zeltaebar;