Since the 1990s, Japanese filmmaking has been at the forefront of global cinema, and it seems we are entering another golden age. Here are the best movies to stream now featuring the Japanese language.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
7.0
What this Godzilla series lacks in kaiju action, it more than makes up for in movie star charm
Monster
9.2
The classic psychological thriller anime that’s simply one-of-a-kind
Shōgun
9.2
Faith, sacrifice, and ambition battle in this epic reimagining of the classic samurai series
My Undead Yokai Girlfriend
7.8
Japanese yokai meets shy, geeky college kid in this hilarious horror romcom series
VIVANT
7.4
An ordinary accounting error leads to a grand desert-set adventure in this thrilling Japanese drama
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
9.1
An elf grapples with near immortality in this moving, wonderfully animated meditation about life
Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again
7.1
A charming slice-of-life comedy where youth reveals the beauty of the simple life
Wind Breaker
7.4
Schoolboy delinquents show their wholesome side in this funny and action-packed series
BARTENDER Glass of God
7.6
Cocktails and life stories are mixed in this level headed, slice of life anime
Fermat’s Cuisine
7.0
Math and the culinary arts mix in this tasty live-action manga adaptation
My Love: Six Stories of True Love
8.0
A simple ode to life-long partnership
The Promised Neverland
8.0
A white-knuckle thriller with great characters going up against constant, seemingly impossible odds