Top 7 Japanese Movies Of All Time

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 20, 2024

Seven Samurai (1954)

Have you ever wondered where those epic samurai stories began? Meet the original gang in Seven Samurai, a legendary tale that’s more than just a movie—it's a blueprint for cinematic storytelling.

Spirited Away (2001)

An animated movie about a young girl Chihiro who steps into a world where magic is real. This film is a mesmerizing journey that will capture your heart and imagination like never before.

Rashomon (1950)

Rashomon will blow your mind if you've ever been intrigued by the idea that everyone has their own truth. This groundbreaking film challenges you to question reality through a masterful retelling of a single event from multiple, conflicting perspectives.

Tokyo Story (1953)

Prepare yourself for an emotional story of family and time in Tokyo Story. It’s a movie that doesn’t just tell a story—it whispers truths about life that will resonate with you long after the credits roll.

Battle Royale (2000)

Battle Royale is the original, gripping tale that paved the way for everything from The Hunger Games to today’s survival dramas. It’s raw, intense, and impossible to forget.

Your Name (2016)

Certainly the best film with mind-blowing animation, this film will take you on a roller coaster to experience love, fate, and the fabric of time like never before.

Ikiru (1952)

Inspired by Tolstoy’s “The Death of Ivan Ilyich”, this film follows a story of an ill bureaucrat on his final quest for meaning.

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