Japanese Films PTW
Try describe here and choose one every so often. I'm missing some from my PTW when I counted as of 17/2/24. I'll update when I get the energy to!
Some have sequels (RK, OL, Rohan has prequel)
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1. Survival Family
Japanese Movie - 2017
seems nice
(2017) - 1h57
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Family
Tags: Survival, Post Apocalyptic, Countryside Setting, Lack Of Communication, Dysfunctional Family, Family Reunion, Traveling, Heartbreak, Character Development
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2. Ice Cream Fever
Japanese Movie - 2023
(2023) - 1h43
Tags: Female Centered Plot, Writer Female Lead, Part-time Worker Female Lead, Adapted From Short Story
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3. As Long as We Both Shall Live
Japanese Movie - 2023
Meguru Ren, hairtie sweet?
(2023) - 1h54
Genres: Historical, Romance, Drama, Fantasy
Tags: Strong Male Lead, Arranged Marriage, Supernatural Power, Family Abuse, Supernatural, Army Captain Male Lead, Domestic Abuse, Historical Fiction, Character Development, Adapted From A Novel
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![Call Me Chihiro]()
4. Call Me Chihiro
Japanese Movie - 2023
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5. Confessions
Japanese Movie - 2010
(2010) 1h46
Genres: Thriller, Psychological, Drama
Tags: Revenge, Death, School Bullying, Adapted From A Novel, Animal Death, Animal Abuse, Attempted Murder, Abusive Parent, Student Supporting Character, Student Female Lead
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6. Love Life
Japanese Movie - 2022
(2022) 2h03
Drama - no tags!
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7. March Comes in Like a Lion
Japanese Movie - 2017
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8. Million Dollar Man
Japanese Movie - 2018
Takahashi Issei, other lead in med drama
(2018) 1h56
Genres: Mystery, Comedy, Drama
Tags: Adapted From A Novel, Missing Person, Debt, Investigation
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9. My Small Land
Japanese Movie - 2022
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10. Ossan's Love
Japanese Special - 2016, 1 episode
2016 - 48min
Genres: Business, Comedy, Romance
Tags: LGBTQ+, Bisexual Male Lead, Love Triangle, Workplace Setting, Office Setting, Age Gap [Drama Life], Age Gap [Real Life], Gay Male Lead, Gay Romance, Workplace Romance
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11. Rohan au Louvre
Japanese Movie - 2023
Takahashi Issei - linked to prequels - jojo then kishibe s1,2,3
2023 - 1h58
Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Supernatural
Tags: Supernatural Power, Eccentric Male Lead, Filmed Abroad, Adapted From A Manga, Investigation, Suspense
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12. Rurouni Kenshin
Japanese Movie - 2012
2012 - the beginning is NOT the first one, but a later prequel. 2h14
lead is in million dollar man, med drama
Genres: Action, Adventure, Historical, Drama
Tags: Adapted From A Manga, Skilled Killer, Sword-fight, Redemption, Martial Arts, Hidden Past, Strong Male Lead, Meiji Period, Power Struggle, Damsel In Distress
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13. School Girl Complex
Japanese Movie - 2013
2013 1h36
sad end, but bearable apparently
Genres: Romance, Life, Youth, Drama
Tags: Student Female Lead, School Setting, Teenager Female Lead, Lesbian Female Lead, All-Girls School, School Club, LGBTQ+, High School, Coming Of Age, Unrequited Love
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14. Teiichi's Country
Japanese Movie - 2017
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15. Tokyo Rampage
Japanese Movie - 1998
1998 2h18
looks interesting
Tags: Gang Leader Supporting Character, Serial Killer Male Lead, Gangster Supporting Character, Psychopath Male Lead, Mild Gore, Stabbed With Knife, Drug Usage, Brief Nudity, Mental Illness, Mafia
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16. The World of Kanako
Japanese Movie - 2014
2014 1h58
Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Drama
Tags: Murder, Domestic Abuse, School Bullying, Rape, Drug Addiction, Sexual Assault, Sexual Content, Death, Adapted From A Novel, Nudity
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17. Resurrection
Japanese Movie - 2003
Shibasaki Ko sings an OST here apparently and also plays a role.
2003 2h06
Genres: Romance, Drama, Fantasy, Supernatural
Tags: Spirit, Adapted From A Novel, Resurrection
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18. To Each His Own
Japanese Movie - 2017
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19. Over Drive
Japanese Movie - 2018
racing
2018 1h44
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sports
Tags: Car Racing, Tragic Past, Bromance, Motorsport, Auto Mechanic Male Lead, Brothers' Relationship, Slight Romance, Friendship
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20. If Cats Disappeared From the World
Japanese Movie - 2016
2013 1h43
Genres: Psychological, Drama, Supernatural
Tags: Cat, Adapted From A Novel, Animal, Brain Tumor, Friendship, Spirit, Tearjerker, Terminal Illness, Amnesia, Slight Romance
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21. Monster
Japanese Movie - 2023
https://mydramalist.com/profile/Gelatinne/feeds/rw7KPU5 Heracin recommends! looks interesting
2023 2h03
Genres: Thriller, Drama, Family
Tags: Bully Supporting Character, Student Male Lead, Classmates' Relationship, Child Male Lead, Teacher Male Lead, Single Mother Female Lead, Disappearance, Elementary School, Social Commentary, Mother-Son Relationship
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22. The Cherry Orchard
Japanese Movie - 1990
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23. Adrenaline Drive
Japanese Movie - 1999
1999 1h52
Tags: Hospital Setting, Nurse Female Lead, Stolen Money, Shy Male Lead, Shy Female Lead, Greed, Slapstick, Smart Female Lead, Mafia, Yakuza
