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. 81 -2

    Ai no korîda

    1976 — a.k.a. In the Realm of the Senses, in 16 top lists Check
  2. 92 -2

    Akahige

    1965 — a.k.a. Red Beard, in 10 top lists Check
  3. 8 -

    Akira

    1988, in 22 top lists Check
  4. 68 -2

    Appurushîdo

    2004 — a.k.a. Appleseed, in 1 top list Check
  5. 109 -2

    Autoreiji

    2010 — a.k.a. The Outrage, in 0 top lists Check
  6. 82 -2

    Azumi

    2003, in 1 top list Check
  7. 110 -1

    Banshun

    1949 — a.k.a. Late Spring, in 16 top lists Check
  8. 7 -1

    Batoru rowaiaru

    2000 — a.k.a. Battle Royale, in 9 top lists Check
  9. 67 -4

    Batoru rowaiaru II: Chinkonka

    2003 — a.k.a. Battle Royale II, in 1 top list Check
  10. 60 new

    Brother

    2000, in 2 top lists Check
  11. 36 +3

    Byôsoku 5 senchimêtoru

    2007 — a.k.a. 5 Centimeters per Second, in 1 top list Check
  12. 86 -2

    Casshern

    2004, in 0 top lists Check
  13. 76 -2

    Chakushin ari

    2003 — a.k.a. One Missed Call, in 0 top lists Check
  14. 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
  15. 64 -3

    Dare mo shiranai

    2004 — a.k.a. Nobody Knows, in 8 top lists Check
  16. 89 -2

    Death Note - Desu nôto: The Last Name

    2006 — a.k.a. Death Note: The Last Name, in 0 top lists Check
  17. 47 -

    Death Note: Desu nôto

    2006 — a.k.a. Death Note, in 0 top lists Check
  18. 79 -2

    Dolls

    2002, in 1 top list Check
  19. 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
  20. 84 -2

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

    1995 — a.k.a. Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn, in 0 top lists Check
  21. 98 -2

    Evangelion Shin Gekijôban: Ha

    2009 — a.k.a. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, in 1 top list Check
  22. 87 -2

    Evangelion Shin Gekijôban: Jo

    2007 — a.k.a. Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, in 1 top list Check
  23. 22 -1

    Fainaru fantajî sebun adobento chirudoren

    2005 — a.k.a. Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, in 0 top lists Check
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    Gake no ue no Ponyo

    2008 — a.k.a. Ponyo, in 3 top lists Check
  25. 44 -

    Gedo senki

    2006 — a.k.a. Tales from Earthsea, in 1 top list Check
  26. 35 -

    Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ - Myûtsû no gyakushû

    1998 — a.k.a. Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back, in 1 top list Check
  27. 69 -2

    Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ: Maboroshi no...

    1999 — a.k.a. Pokemon: Power of One, in 0 top lists Check
  28. 57 -4

    Gojira

    1954 — a.k.a. Godzilla, in 12 top lists Check
  29. 48 -

    Hana-bi

    1997 — a.k.a. Fireworks, in 11 top lists Check
  30. 4 -

    Hauru no ugoku shiro

    2004 — a.k.a. Howl's Moving Castle, in 18 top lists Check
  31. 97 -2

    Hausu

    1977 — a.k.a. House, in 8 top lists Check
  32. 73 -2

    Heisei tanuki gassen ponpoko

    1994 — a.k.a. Pom Poko, in 2 top lists Check
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    Honogurai mizu no soko kara

    2002 — a.k.a. Dark Water, in 3 top lists Check
  34. 6 +1

    Hotaru no haka

    1988 — a.k.a. Grave of the Fireflies, in 21 top lists Check
  35. 25 +1

    Ikiru

    1952, in 25 top lists Check
  36. 39 -1

    Innocence

    2004 — a.k.a. Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, in 3 top lists Check
  37. 96 -2

    Jin-Rô

    1999 — a.k.a. Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, in 1 top list Check
  38. 70 -2

    Jisatsu sâkuru

    2001 — a.k.a. Suicide Club, in 2 top lists Check
  39. 32 -2

    Ju-on

    2002 — a.k.a. Ju-on: The Grudge, in 3 top lists Check
  40. 40 -3

    Jûbê ninpûchô

    1993 — a.k.a. Ninja Scroll, in 2 top lists Check
  41. 20 -

    Jûsan-nin no shikaku

    2010 — a.k.a. 13 Assassins, in 1 top list Check
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    Kagemusha

    1980, in 10 top lists Check
  43. 51 +9

    Kaguya-hime no monogatari

    2013 — a.k.a. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, in 8 top lists Check
  44. 102 -2

    Kaidan

    1964 — a.k.a. Kwaidan, in 13 top lists Check
  45. 90 -2

    Kairo

    2001 — a.k.a. Pulse, in 5 top lists Check
  46. 43 -

    Kakushi-toride no san-akunin

    1958 — a.k.a. The Hidden Fortress, in 9 top lists Check
  47. 18 -

    Kari-gurashi no Arietti

    2010 — a.k.a. The Secret World of Arrietty, in 0 top lists Check
  48. 11 -

    Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä

    1984 — a.k.a. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, in 10 top lists Check
  49. 23 +1

    Kaze tachinu

    2013 — a.k.a. The Wind Rises, in 4 top lists Check
  50. 74 -2

    Kikujirô no natsu

    1999 — a.k.a. Kikujiro, in 6 top lists Check
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