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. 2 -

    Shichinin no samurai

    1954 — a.k.a. Seven Samurai, in 36 top lists Check
  2. 14 -

    Ran

    1985, in 25 top lists Check
  3. 8 -

    Akira

    1988, in 22 top lists Check
  4. 56 -1

    Seppuku

    1962 — a.k.a. Hara-Kiri, in 16 top lists Check
  5. 13 -

    Kôkaku Kidôtai

    1995 — a.k.a. Ghost in the Shell, in 12 top lists Check
  6. 50 -1

    Tsubaki Sanjûrô

    1962 — a.k.a. Sanjuro, in 7 top lists Check
  7. 27 -

    Zatôichi

    2003 — a.k.a. The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi, in 6 top lists Check
  8. 26 -1

    Koroshiya 1

    2001 — a.k.a. Ichi the Killer, in 5 top lists Check
  9. 20 -

    Jûsan-nin no shikaku

    2010 — a.k.a. 13 Assassins, in 1 top list Check
  10. 22 -1

    Fainaru fantajî sebun adobento chirudoren

    2005 — a.k.a. Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, in 0 top lists Check
  11. 31 +1

    Cowboy Bebop: Tengoku no tobira

    2001 — a.k.a. Cowboy Bebop the Movie: Knockin' on Heaven's Door, in 1 top list Check
  12. 108 -2

    Tekkon kinkurîto

    2006 — a.k.a. Tekkonkinkreet, in 4 top lists Check
  13. 80 -2

    Sonachine

    1993 — a.k.a. Sonatine, in 10 top lists Check
  14. 98 -2

    Evangelion Shin Gekijôban: Ha

    2009 — a.k.a. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, in 1 top list Check
  15. 67 -4

    Batoru rowaiaru II: Chinkonka

    2003 — a.k.a. Battle Royale II, in 1 top list Check
  16. 87 -2

    Evangelion Shin Gekijôban: Jo

    2007 — a.k.a. Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, in 1 top list Check
  17. 40 -3

    Jûbê ninpûchô

    1993 — a.k.a. Ninja Scroll, in 2 top lists Check
  18. 52 -2

    Shin seiki Evangelion Gekijô-ban: Air/Magokoro...

    1997 — a.k.a. Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion, in 8 top lists Check
  19. 78 -2

    Suchîmubôi

    2004 — a.k.a. Steamboy, in 1 top list Check
  20. 82 -2

    Azumi

    2003, in 1 top list Check
  21. 105 -2

    Kôkaku kidôtai 2.0

    2008 — a.k.a. Ghost in the Shell 2.0, in 0 top lists Check
  22. 46 -

    Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust

    2000, in 2 top lists Check
  23. 68 -2

    Appurushîdo

    2004 — a.k.a. Appleseed, in 1 top list Check
  24. 35 -

    Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ - Myûtsû no gyakushû

    1998 — a.k.a. Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back, in 1 top list Check
  25. 86 -2

    Casshern

    2004, in 0 top lists Check
  26. 69 -2

    Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ: Maboroshi no...

    1999 — a.k.a. Pokemon: Power of One, in 0 top lists Check
  27. 104 -2

    Stranger: Mukô hadan

    2007 — a.k.a. Sword of the Stranger, in 1 top list Check
  28. 100 -2

    Ritânâ

    2002 — a.k.a. Returner, in 0 top lists Check
  29. 71 -2

    Rurôni Kenshin: Meiji kenkaku roman tan

    2012 — a.k.a. Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins, in 1 top list Check
  30. 55 -4

    Dragon Ball Z: Doragon bôru Z - Kami to Kami

    2013 — a.k.a. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, in 0 top lists Check
  31. 84 -2

    Dragon Ball Z: Fukkatsu no Fusion!! Gokuu to...

    1995 — a.k.a. Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn, in 0 top lists Check
  32. 94 -2

    Shinobi

    2005 — a.k.a. Shinobi: Heart Under Blade, in 0 top lists Check
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