Contemporary Japanese cinema: starter kit

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A list of 100 films from the past 25 years that should function as a good starter kit for people who want to explore Japanese cinema.

The list is a mix of personal preference, critical darlings, future classics and hidden gems.

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  1. 23 new

    Gokudô daisenso

    2015 — a.k.a. Yakuza Apocalypse, in 0 top lists Check
  2. 25 new

    Gusha no bindume

    2004 — a.k.a. Hellevator, in 0 top lists Check
  3. 27 new

    Herutâ sukerutâ

    2012 — a.k.a. Helter Skelter, in 1 top list Check
  4. 60 new

    Orochi

    2008 — a.k.a. Orochi - Blood, in 0 top lists Check
  5. 62 new

    Pâfekuto burû

    1997 — a.k.a. Perfect Blue, in 13 top lists Check
  6. 66 new

    Ranpo jigoku

    2005 — a.k.a. Rampo Noir, in 0 top lists Check
  7. 68 new

    Rinjin 13-gô

    2005 — a.k.a. Neighbour No. 13, in 0 top lists Check
  8. 70 new

    Rubber's Lover

    1996, in 0 top lists Check
  9. 90 new

    Tôkyô zankoku keisatsu

    2008 — a.k.a. Tokyo Gore Police, in 2 top lists Check
  10. 96 new

    Versus

    2000, in 2 top lists Check
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