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.
The Queen of Villains
7.8
An intimate, sweet depiction of the savage world of ‘80s joshi wrestling
Sunny
8.0
This deft multi-genre robot comedy is another sci-fi win from Apple TV+
DAN DA DAN
8.7
Ghosts and aliens brings together two teenagers in this eccentric, otherworldly anime
Blue Box
7.6
Two kids fall in love with their sport (and maybe each other) in this charming coming-of-age series
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
Uzumaki
7.8
A small town spirals over spirals in this strange, supernatural mini-series
My Love: Six Stories of True Love
8.0
A simple ode to life-long partnership
Tokyo Swindlers
7.0
A slow, gritty heist series in a real estate context
VIVANT
7.4
An ordinary accounting error leads to a grand desert-set adventure in this thrilling Japanese drama
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters
8.5
The classic anime that makes the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game feel as epic as a marquee pro wrestling clash
Giri / Haji
7.8
An original half-Japanese half-British crime thriller