Japanese movies your way !
I don't watch many Asian movies because bollywood fill up that void for me but recently I am getting myself into world of japanese movies which have a huge diversity in terms of genre, Tbh I haven't heard of any high school romance based bollywood movie till now but you will get countless of them in jp entertainment. Either main tera hero or badlapur ! My taste in two traliers. So I wanna list some movies I enjoyed.
I make public list because I want people to send me recommendations XD but I want to say two things "I like what I like so I stay pretty frank about it and I obviously haven't seen many good ones because I am still a newbie in dramaland".
NOTE- I HAVEN'T UPDATED IT FOR SO MANY DAYS NOW ! + I stopped making notes!
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1. Bento Harassment
Japanese Movie - 2019
I can relate to it on ethereal level. A mom expressing her feelings to her rebellious teenage daughter through bentos (lunch boxes) everyday bit by bit will surely melt heart of anyone no matter how icy his/her heart is!!! There's nothing very serious about the plot, you can watch it on a relaxing sunday on your cozy bed but don't forget the snacks because it will definitely make you hungry.
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2. Call Boy
Japanese Movie - 2018
Well don't get fooled by this modest poster and those innocent eyes. As the name suggest, it's a story of a bored University student who decides to work as a call boy. On his journey he meets various women with tons of insecurities. Some of the stories are so disturbing that you can't open your eyes and others are quite wholesome. Also it have extreme nudity so I don't recommend it lol.
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3. Close-Knit
Japanese Movie - 2017
This story touched my soul tbh. Apart from lgtbq+ theme, It shows the power of motherhood in the most pre-eminent manner. I was quite surprised by the end and I am sure most of the viewers will because apart from it's main theme, they gave the story "practical touch", so you can't say that these kinda things only happens in movies.
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4. Confessions
Japanese Movie - 2010
Don't judge it immediately afterhalf n hour, The story have more to it, the best revenge drama I have seen so far and I am not even exaggerating. Humans can be so messed up sometimes.
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5. Flying Colors
Japanese Movie - 2015
Aha my favorite trope. I am sucker for stories like this because I am a type of creature who needs constant motivation. A girl with no dream whatsoever works hard to get into the most prestigious university in japan, but there's more to it, story of an amazing teacher, Story of a selfless mother and story of an obsessed stupid but cute father.
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6. He Won't Kill, She Won't Die
Japanese Movie - 2019
Well It may come off a little weird for most of the viewers but I enjoyed it for what it was. Maybe I am the one who's weird but for me it was rather a funny movie than something serious.
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7. Hit Me Anyone One More Time
Japanese Movie - 2019
If you wanna laugh so much that if someone mistakenly see you and run around shouting that a strange spirit entered your body then watch it.
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8. Hot Gimmick
Japanese Movie - 2019
It's a very toxic movie imo, the comment section is filled with so much hate that I dare not to go there. So in my own custom list where you can't add a comment (or maybe you can lol) I wanna say , I liked it, It's just the director was high on drugs, rather than showing face of actors talking idk why he was zooming in & out on those buildings.
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9. I'm Underage But I'm Not a Child
Japanese Movie - 2017
GUILTY PLEASURE! It's so stupid and over the top .
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10. Missions of Love
Japanese Movie - 2018
doki doki doki ! There's 4 ep long drama before this movie but it doesn't matter if you watch it or not because the movie is a total different take on the story. It's filled with so many cliché and ending is quite bland but still doki doki doki .
those who don't know what doki doki doki is then i would say it's hot tempting sweet dish.
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11. Not Quite Dead Yet
Japanese Movie - 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LprcGWHjEQ
That's my reason to love it .
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12. To Each His Own
Japanese Movie - 2017
It's a hard watch , This made my fantasies about japan getting shattered in few minutes, but then there's light. For a moment you can misunderstand it for something mythical but yes that's how they executed it.
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13. Tremble All You Want
Japanese Movie - 2017
My reason to watch this movie was because my friend said " here's a good movie with takumi you may like", I saw nothing but takumi in her message XD and downloaded it right away.
This movie is the perfect example of what you call a rom-com, unlike some movies with sugary & superficial setting . I really loved the fl's character here however there are moments when she's giving major second hand embarrassment. Her obsession over takumi was more heuristic unlike mine lol. The small twist in the movie turns it somewhat physiological too.
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14. Tori Girl
Japanese Movie - 2017
Need a strong sassy confident fl for a change? watch this , I am sure you won't be able to predict the plot.
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15. Udagawachou de Matteteyo
Japanese Movie - 2015
It's about being honest with your feelings! Bl lovers, this ones for you !
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16. Under Your Bed
Japanese Movie - 2019
Dark! I personally won't recommend this, but there's something to this story that wants me steal the oscar and gift it to them
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17. The 8-Year Engagement
Japanese Movie - 2017
Tear jerker! And it's based on true story which makes me buy a ticket to japan rn and meet the couple and give all the blessings of world. And definitely watch the end credits.
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18. Liar x Liar
Japanese Movie - 2021
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19. L♥DK
Japanese Movie - 2014
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20. Yurigokoro
Japanese Movie - 2017
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21. Tokyo Revengers
Japanese Movie - 2021
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22. Air Doll
Japanese Movie - 2009
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23. My SO Has Got Depression
Japanese Movie - 2011
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24. Birthday Card
Japanese Movie - 2016
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25. Itomichi
Japanese Movie - 2021
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26. Our Little Sister
Japanese Movie - 2015
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27. Theatre: A Love Story
Japanese Movie - 2020
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28. And So the Baton Is Passed
Japanese Movie - 2021
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29. Wandering
Japanese Movie - 2022
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30. The Lines that Define Me
Japanese Movie - 2022
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31. Her Love Boils Bathwater
Japanese Movie - 2016
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32. Bunny Drop
Japanese Movie - 2011
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33. High&Low: The Worst X
Japanese Movie - 2022
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34. Colorless
Japanese Movie - 2020
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35. Initiation Love
Japanese Movie - 2015
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36. Monster
Japanese Movie - 2023
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37. Let's Go Karaoke!
Japanese Movie - 2024